Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/18/2013 to 2/18/2013.
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
eReader 1-on-1 Training
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Poetry by Us
Children will collaborate with other kids as they share their poetry, give and receive feedback,and support each other through the writing process. Enjoy this time learning poetry,expressing your thoughts and sipping hot cocoa with other young poets. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
American Girl Club: Afternoon Tea
Celebrate Presidents' Day with American Girls! Bring your doll for an afternoon tea. Participants will learn about American history through the American Girls series.
Grades K-5. Registration required.
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
We're Talking Again: An African American Book Discussion Series
Join us as a local scholar leads a discussion of classic and contemporary works by African American authors. We will be discussing Mama Day by Gloria Naylor for February. To learn more, please call Jeremy Lytal or Elisha Minter at 704-416-3000 Audience: Adults, Seniors
Historical Fantasy Fiction Book Club
Join us for a book discussion of Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Light refreshments provided. For more information please call 704-416-3000. Audience: Adults, Adults
Computer Basics for Adults and Seniors
Five-part series, on Mondays (Jan. 28-Feb. 25). Covers the basic skills to get around in Windows using a mouse, how to use an easy word processing program, create & edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet. No computer experience necessary. Audience: Adults, Seniors
eReader 1-on-1 Training
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Curso de computación en español / Computer Basics in Spanish
Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (6PM & 7PM) every Monday evening. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
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)
Homework Study Zone
Drop by today for Homework Study Zone. The goal is to provide teens with a place to spread out and get some school work done, study for tests, work on group projects, get homework help or free online tutoring. Audience: Teens (12-18)
CANCELED- Homework Tutoring
Homework Help presented every Monday night at 6 pm is canceled for the following date(s) due to the CMS Holiday or Teacher Workday. Please check for upcoming sessions. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Homework Tutoring
The Library and Hands on Charlotte have partnered together to create a program where highly trained professionals and volunteers provide homework tutoring on all subjects to students in grades k-12. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Curso de computación en español / Computer Basics in Spanish
Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games
Children participate in board games that encourage cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical thinking skills. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Learn, Quest, Play: Video Gaming
Come to the library and develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Bring your friends and have some fun!
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Resume & Job Search Assistance
One-on-one sessions for resume help and assistance with job search strategies. Please bring a printed copy of current or partial resume. No advance registration required. Sign in at Reference Desk at 5:15 p.m. Audience: Adults
Black History Month Film Series - Pride
Screening of the film Pride for our biweekly Black History Month Film Series. Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, and Tom Arnold and is directed by Sunu Gonera. Audience: Adults, Seniors
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)
Sensory Storytime
Children practice their communication, social, and participation skills through books and activities. For children of all ages with disabilities or special needs and their families. Audience: 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)
Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Two Time Storytime
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. For ages 24-36 months with a parent or caregiver. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Two Time Storytime (Mondays in February)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Two-year-olds. 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. 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. For babies from birth until walking Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Preschool Storytime (Mondays in February)
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). Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Preschool Storytime: Just For Me
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. This storytime is for ages 3-5 without a parent or caregiver. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Afterschool Story Break
Come enjoy a 30 minute storytime before you get down to homework! Each week there will be a different theme. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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