Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 9/26/2012 to 9/26/2012.
Banned Books Week: Banned Books Display Contest
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Celebrate Banned Books Week at your library by creating Banned Books Week displays to show your support of the First Amendment! Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
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
Banned Books Week: Banned Books Display Contest
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Celebrate Banned Books Week at your library by creating Banned Books Week displays to show your support of the First Amendment! Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Murder by the Book
This book club meets every fourth Wednesday of the month to discuss murder mystery novels. This month we are discussing The Sentry by Robert Crais. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Afternoon Adventures: All About Apples
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This week the theme will be apples. Learn who Johnny Appleseed was and his contributions, along with interesting fun facts. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
Internet Basics*
This class covers how to access, navigate and print from a website and demonstrates some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (10AM & 11AM) every other Wed. & Fri. of the month. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
This class covers how to access, navigate, and print from a website and demonstrates some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. For adults with some computer experience but with little Internet experience. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Teen Tutoring Program
Interested in developing leadership, communication, and teaching skills? Apply for the Teen Tutoring Program and provide one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, or math for elementary school students on Saturdays from November through May. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Robotics: Lego Mindstorm
Develop your technology skills by building and programming robots. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Amigos Homework Tutoring / Ayuda con las tareas escolares
Students in K - 5th grade 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
Estudie Ingles! Study English
This FREE ESL course is for students who cannot attend traditional courses or would like to study English independently. Students meet with a CPCC instructor each week to review the lesson and receive study materials to check out from the library.
Audience: Adults
Science Tutoring for Teens
Teens, need help with science homework? Need to get a jump start on a science project? Then can come to the library to use this FREE service. We have a professional scientist available to help with your science needs. Call or come by to make an appt. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Distracted Driving and Common Traffic Mistakes - CANCELLED
NC State Trooper J.S. Nash will present a refresher on some very common traffic mistakes and a reminder about what “distracted driving” means and how public safety is impacted. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / Aprenda inglés con Crossroads Cafe
Estudie Ingles! Study English
This FREE ESL course is for students who cannot attend traditional courses or would like to study English independently. Students meet with a CPCC instructor each week to review the lesson and receive study materials to check out from the library.
Audience: Adults
Open House
An open house to showcase the services offered at West Boulevard Library over the past twenty-seven years. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Gaming for Youth
Students will participate in Wii games that encourage cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Learn, Quest, Play: Puzzles
Teens will increase skills of problem solving and critical thinking with puzzles such as Perplexus Maze Ball, Fractiles, and metal brain teasers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Learn, Quest, Play: Wii
Teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking have never been so much fun. Join your peers to develop your skills and engage with the library on a whole new level. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
CANCELLED: Getting a Job 101: exploreWork with Randstad US
This 7 part workshop, presented by Joey Paquette & Andrea Segraves of Randstad US, will teach you how to create a resume, search and apply for jobs, and prepare for your dream career. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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
Spanish for Kids
Your preschooler will learn basic Spanish through stories, songs,and movement activities that make learning fun! Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / Aprenda inglés con Crossroads Cafe
Estudie Ingles! Study English
This FREE ESL course is for students who cannot attend traditional courses or would like to study English independently. Students meet with a CPCC instructor each week to review the lesson and receive study materials to check out from the library.
Audience: Adults
Preschool Storytime
Families will engage with books and activites 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), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Open House
An open house to showcase the services offered at West Boulevard Library over the past twenty-seven years. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
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
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
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: 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
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. Ages 18-35 mths. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Two Time Storytime (Wednesdays in September & October)
This program is full. Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Registration is required. Audience: Two-year-olds. Registration is required. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime
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 (for ages 0-17 months)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, August 21 at 10:00am Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
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 books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For ages 2-5. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months)
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 to 5 years. 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
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
Preschool Storytime
Families will engage with books and activites 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), Family/Youth & Caregivers
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: Pre-school (3-5). Registration is required. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Toddler Storytime (18 months-35 months)
Registration at the door for first 15 children: 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 (birth to 17 months)
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)
Toddler Storytime (for ages 18-35 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. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, August 21 at 10:00am Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages birth - 2.5 Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
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. For ages 3-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Preschool Storytime (Wednesdays 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)
Toddler Storytime (18 months- 35 months)
Registration at the door for the first 15 children: 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
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. Registration begins Tuesday, August 21 at 10:00am Audience: Preschool (3-5)
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