Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 9/18/2012 to 9/18/2012.
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Library Resource Scavenger Hunt
How well do you know your Library? Participate in a library Resource Scavenger Hunt and learn more about your library and the variety of resources that are available to you Audience: Teens (12-18)
Book-A-Reader's Advisor
Do you want to read books similar to your favorite authors or do you want something different from your usual type of book? Are you looking for page-turners that will keep you reading late into the night, an engaging biography or a true crime mystery? Or do you need suggestions to spark discussion in your book group? Book a 1-on-1 30min. session with a Reader's Advisor. Audience: Adults
Teen Sensory Book Club: Social Stories
Teens with special needs will explore topics and characters in teen literature Audience: Teens (12-18)
Wordplay Tuesdays: RBTL (The Loft Countdown)
Read Between The Lines presents: The Loft Countdown. Vote for your
favorite songs throughout the week and come to the Loft to watch the
Countdown! Teens will analyze the lyrics to the top 5 songs selected
and discover their true meaning. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Business Plan Basics
Receive a general overview and basic understanding of the components of a typical business plan, how marketing, operations and finance are inter-related, and more. Register by calling 704-330-4223. Audience: Adults
eReader Assistance
Do you have specific Nook, Kindle, or Overdrive issues? Our staff member, Amy, can help. Make an appointment for personal assistance. Call or come in person to make an appointment. Audience: Adults, Seniors
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics*
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 07. Designed for adults with basic computer skills and familiarity with Word. Registration is required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics - Part 2
This class is a follow up to the Word Basics class. After a review, we'll discuss paragraph formatting, headers & footers, and other features of Word. Prior Word experience is required to attend. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
Learn how to access, navigate, and print from a website and discover some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. For adults with some computer experience but with little Internet experience. Registration required. Audience: Adults
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help sessions with a technology tutor. Topics covered may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email and online applications. Sessions are 30 minutes. Audience: Adults, Seniors
PowerPoint Basics II
After taking Powerpoint I, you are ready for some advanced tricks in Powerpoint. Learn how to add animation, smart graphics and much more to your presentation. Registration required: 704-416-3000.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Library Resource Scavenger Hunt
How well do you know your Library? Participate in a library Resource Scavenger Hunt and learn more about your library and the variety of resources that are available to you Audience: Teens (12-18)
Amigos Homework Tutoring / Ayuda con las tareas escolares
Students in K-5th grades can receive free homework help from high school student volunteers in one-on-one or group settings. English as a Second Language (ESL) and non-ESL students welcome. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
English Tutoring for Teens
University City Library is now offering FREE one on one English tutoring for teens. If you need help with English homework, writing a paper, or researching a paper, call or come by the Reference Desk to make an appointment. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Rookie Science
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / Aprenda inglés con Crossroads Cafe
This is a course for students who cannot attend traditional courses or who choose to study English independently. Students receive study materials to study at their own pace, check out books from the library, and meet with a teacher once a week. This program runs from August 21st-November 13th. Questions about registration? call 704-330-4861 Audience: Adults
Library Orientation: Elementary School
Take a guided tour of the library and learn about the resources that are available to you for school and for fun! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
PAWS to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Connections that Count/Conexiones que Cuentan
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5)
Conexiones que Cuentan / Connections that Count
Un tiempo de cuentos en español con música y actividades para niños de 0 a 5 años de edad con el fin de prepararlos para la escuela. A story time in Spanish featuring stories, music and activities for children ages 0-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Babies (0-17 months)
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Classic Films of the Golden Age in Spanish / Grandes Clásicos del Cine de Oro
Enjoy the classic films of the Golden Age Cinema with the entire family! During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers free performances of: Cantinflas (El analfabeto, A volar joven), La India María (La presidenta municipal, Okey mister pancho), Pedro Infante (Escuela de vagabundos, El gavilán pollero) and Tin Tan (Viaje a la luna). All films are in Spanish and the titles will vary by location. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / Aprenda inglés con Crossroads Cafe
This is a course for students who cannot attend traditional courses or who choose to study English independently. Students receive study materials to study at their own pace, check out books from the library, and meet with a teacher once a week. This program runs from August 21st-November 13th. Questions about registration? call 704-330-4861 Audience: Adults
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
Global Cafe
Learn about America's history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Amigos Homework Tutoring / Ayuda con las tareas escolares
Students in K-5th grades can receive free homework help from high school student volunteers in one-on-one or group settings. English as a Second Language (ESL) and non-ESL students welcome. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / Aprenda inglés con Crossroads Cafe
This is a course for students who cannot attend traditional courses or who choose to study English independently. Students receive study materials to study at their own pace, check out books from the library, and meet with a teacher once a week. This program runs from August 21st-November 13th. Questions about registration? call 704-330-4861 Audience: Adults
Learn, Quest, Play: Video Gaming
Develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Employability Labs
This is a continuation of a series started on 9/11/2012. If room is available, new students are accepted. Call for more information or to register: 704-416-0500. Audience: Adults
Classic Films of the Golden Age in Spanish / Grandes Clásicos del Cine de Oro
Enjoy the classic films of the Golden Age Cinema with the entire family! During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers free performances of: Cantinflas (El analfabeto, A volar joven), La India María (La presidenta municipal, Okey mister pancho), Pedro Infante (Escuela de vagabundos, El gavilán pollero) and Tin Tan (Viaje a la luna). All films are in Spanish and the titles will vary by location. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Changing Places: From Black and White to Technicolor
Available during ImaginOn regular business hours, this exhibition project explores how Charlotte, NC is dealing with rapid demographic and cultural change. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Classic Films of the Golden Age in Spanish / Grandes Clásicos del Cine de Oro
Enjoy the classic films of the Golden Age Cinema with the entire family! During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers free performances of: Cantinflas (El analfabeto, A volar joven), La India María (La presidenta municipal, Okey mister pancho), Pedro Infante (Escuela de vagabundos, El gavilán pollero) and Tin Tan (Viaje a la luna). All films are in Spanish and the titles will vary by location. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Baby Storytime (birth to 17 months)
Registration at the door for the first 20 babies: Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Baby Storytime (Tuesdays in September & October)
This program is full.
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months. Registration is required. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Preschool Storytime
Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Tiny Tots Storytime
Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. For ages 18 to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Toddler Storytime (18 months to 35 months)
Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities.
Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime.
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent or caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. For babies 0-17 mths.
Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Connections that Count/Conexiones que Cuentan
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5)
Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. All ages welcome. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For ages birth - 5 year. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Preschool Storytime: Listen & Move
Children and parents will participate in songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which children need to develop in order to read and write. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For ages 2-5. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
Toddler Storytime
Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities.
Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Preschool Storytime
Registration at the door for the first 18 children: Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Preschool Storytime (Tuesdays in September & October)
This program is full.Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Audience: Pre-school(3-5). Registration required Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Conexiones que Cuentan / Connections that Count
Un tiempo de cuentos en español con música y actividades para niños de 0 a 5 años de edad con el fin de prepararlos para la escuela. A story time in Spanish featuring stories, music and activities for children ages 0-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Babies (0-17 months)
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
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