Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/13/2013 to 2/13/2013.
Art Club
Exercise your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artist’s club as we use different media to make art to enhance the library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Literacy Activities
Children participate in a variety of self-directed literacy activites that support the five early literacy proactices as identified by the Every Child Ready to Read 2 program: talking ,singing, reading, writing, and playing Audience: Preschool (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Afternoon Adventures: Home School Rock Series
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This month, the theme is science! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Black History Program
Join us to celebrate poetry from the Harlem Renaissance period and participate in a mancala tournament.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Valentine Program
Children will listen to stories and extend their learning through a variety of hands-on activities. This month, the theme will be Valentine's Day Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Urban Fiction Book Club
Join us for a book discussion of a Another One Night Stand by Kendall Banks. Light refreshments provided. For more information please call 704-416-3000. Audience: Adults, Adults
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
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (10AM & 11AM) every other Wednesday of the month. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
eReader training Workshop for Kindles*
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your Kindle? Bring your device or questions: we'll show you how find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Resume Writing
Learn how to create a powerful and creative resume using new techniques (compiled from print and non-print resources) that will help you gain entry into today's competitive job market. Audience: Adults
Literacy Activities
Children participate in a variety of self-directed literacy activites that support the five early literacy proactices as identified by the Every Child Ready to Read 2 program: talking ,singing, reading, writing, and playing Audience: Preschool (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Homework Help
Students in grades k-12 can receive free homework help from Hands On Charlotte volunteers in one-on-one or group setting. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11), Teens (12-18)
Teen Library Scavenger Hunt
How well do you know your library? Participate in a Library Resources Scavenger Hunt and learn more about your library and the variety of resources that are available to you. Prizes!!! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Afternoon Adventures: Home School Rock Series
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This month, the theme is science! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Black History Program
Join us to celebrate poetry from the Harlem Renaissance period and participate in a mancala tournament.
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. **Please note the earlier start time of 4PM** Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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)
Operation College Launch: How to Pay for College
This workshop led by a College Foundation of North Carolina representative will introduce teens and parents to the types of loans, grants & scholarships available to students. The process for completing and filing the FAFSA will also be discussed. 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. **Please note the earlier start time of 4PM** Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Crossroads Cafe/Aprenda inglés con Crossroads Cafe
A CPCC course for adults who speak some English but want to improve. For non-traditional students & independent study. Students receive study materials for library check out and meet weekly with an instructor to review the lesson & answer questions. Audience: Adults
Wii U Gaming (Ages 8-11)
Students (Ages 8-11) will participate in Wii U games that encourage cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Sign up for a time to play at the main desk in the Spangler library. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
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
Chinese for Kids
Children will learn the basics of the Chinese language through interactive storytimes and literacy-based activities. Call 704-416-6031 to register. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
Literacy Activities
Children participate in a variety of self-directed literacy activites that support the five early literacy proactices as identified by the Every Child Ready to Read 2 program: talking ,singing, reading, writing, and playing 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: 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. Audience: 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. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Audience: 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)
Baby Storytime (Wednesdays in February)
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. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Tiny Tots Storytime
Stories, music, and movement for tiny tots. This storytime is designed to develop language, listening, and coordination skills. For walkers up to age 2. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Babies (0-17 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 (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, January 22 at 10:00am Audience: Babies (0-17 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)
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: 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 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 (3-5), 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.
Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Babies (0-17 months)
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)
Listen and Move: Warm Up Your Muscles
Preschoolers engage in activities such as listening, following directions, as well as developing letter and number recognition. Bring your workout clothes because this class likes to move! Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Toddler Storytime (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, January 22 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), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Tiny Tots Storytime (Wednesdays in February)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
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 (ages 3-5)
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, January 22 at 10:00am. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Chinese for Kids
Children will learn the basics of the Chinese language through interactive storytimes and literacy-based activities. Call 704-416-6031 to register. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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