Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/19/2013 to 2/28/2013.
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, Pie by Sarah Weeks. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Art Club
Explore your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artist's club as we use different media to make art. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Creating with Books: Little Red Riding Hood
Stay on the path with us as we visit this classic fairy tale with books, a craft, and a snack from Red's basket. Children will extend their learning through a variety of literacy-based activities. Registration Required. (Grades K-5) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Community Service Project: Book Repair Workshop
Being involved in the community is a great way to make connections and build your leadership skills. Support your local library; join us for a book repair workshop to extend the life of library items. Sign up online or just show up. (Monthly) Audience: Teens (12-18)
CMLibrary Presents: John Hairston, Jr.
Children will learn about and explore art with John Hairston, Jr. a local artist. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In February, we'll be discussing Feed by M. T. Anderson. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Books Start Art: Mo Willems
Participants will learn more about the children’s book illustrator Mo Willems, and extend their learning through an art activity that explores the illustrator's style and materials. Registration required. Grades K-5. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
Introduction to Memoir Writing
B. K. Lawing, a writing instructor with more than 25 years of experience will share with program participants many of her proven writing techniques to help put their innermost thoughts onto paper. This three part series is not a lecture on how to write; but rather a time for participants to write and share their writings with others in the group. 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
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, Pie by Sarah Weeks. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Meet the Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer Shelley Shepard Gray will visit to discuss her work, answer questions and sign copies of her books. An author of Amish romance series, her newest is "Daybreak" on sale February 12th. Audience: Adults
Lifelong Learners Book Club
The Lifelong Learners Book Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. to discuss recent non-fiction of general interest. Audience: Adults
Book Ends Book Club
This week we are discussing the short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Pierce. This book club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10:30. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Ebook Discovery Station
Learn how to use your library card to access a world of free digital content: EBooks, Audiobooks, music, and more. Gain hands-on experience with EReaders,including Kindle, Nook and more! Bring your questions for this interactive program.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Creating with Books: Little Red Riding Hood
Stay on the path with us as we visit this classic fairy tale with books, a craft, and a snack from Red's basket. Children will extend their learning through a variety of literacy-based activities. Registration Required. (Grades K-5) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
Book Club: Babymouse and Squish
A Babymouse and Squish book club for children ages 5-11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's 2 series: Babymouse and Squish (by Jennifer L. Holm). Audience: Elementary (5-11)
1-on-1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, Smartphone or laptop? Sign up 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
Books Into Movies: An Afternoon with Emily Bronte
Come to another Books into Movies - Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." Watch a Powerpoint on the author's life & books,then watch the 1939 Oscar-movie starring Merle Oberon & Laurence Olivier, as the ill-fated Cathy & Heathcliff. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
PAWS to Read: Tyson
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog, Tyson. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Kid Lit for Adults
Join us for an informal book discussion of the life and works of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss. We welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books.
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preschool (3-5), Preteen (8-11)
PAWS to Read: Abi or Angel
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Book Club for Teens: Don't Ask Y
Facilitated by Davidson College student Beth. This month's book is Blackbringer by Laini Taylor. New members are welcome at this girls only book club. Books available at the branch. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become better writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Daylily Book Club
Open to all adults; no registration necessary. We read a mixture of fiction, nonfiction and biography. This month's title is The Paris Wife by Paula McLain . Call 704-416-3800 for more info. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In February, we'll be discussing Feed by M. T. Anderson. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Elementary Book Club
A book club for students in grade K-3. Participants will discuss and share opinions on various books. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Murder by the Book
This month we will be discussing The Betrayal of Trust by Susan Hill. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Afternoon Adventures: Insects
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This week the theme will be insects and their life cycles. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Tween Bookclub (Ages 9-11)
Discuss Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren in January and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume in February. Books are available at the children's desk on a first come basis or you can bring your own from home. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Books Start Art: Mo Willems
Participants will learn more about the children’s book illustrator Mo Willems, and extend their learning through an art activity that explores the illustrator's style and materials. Registration required. Grades K-5. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
VITA Income Tax Preparation
Volunteer Income Tax Preparation on Tuesdays and Thursdays is by appointment (walk-in helped if time available). Bring all necessary documents. Break taken between 2:00 and 3:00. In March only, hours are 3:00-6:00. Call 704-761-8482 for appointment. Audience: Adults
Introduction to Finding Funders
Learn how to get started using Foundation Directory Online to find potential private foundation funders for your nonprofit. Please phone 704-416-0128 or email ltowery@cmlibrary.org with questions or to register.
Audience: Adults
VITA Income Tax Preparation
Saturday Volunteer Income Tax Preparation is walk-in, first-come-first-serve. Bring all necessary documents. 2/16/2013 is located in Job Help Center smaller computer lab. Audience: Adults
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
Create a Blog
Blogs are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, post pictures online, or just express yourself. In this class we will create a blog using the website Blogger. You will need a Google account for this class. Audience: Adults
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
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. This class is designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. Registration is required Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Computer Basics Part II
Get hands-on practice using a computer, keyboard and mouse in this class for beginners.
Audience: Adults
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 07. Designed for adults with basic computer skills. Registration is required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Ebook Discovery Station
Learn how to use your library card to access a world of free digital content: EBooks, Audiobooks, music, and more. Gain hands-on experience with EReaders,including Kindle, Nook and more! Bring your questions for this interactive program.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics II*
After a review of Word, we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and page layout, adding headers/footers and other features of Word 2007. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics Part II
An introductory workshop for the new computer user. Become comfortable working in the Windows environment. Learn to open and close programs and save files. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 30 minute session every Thursday. Topics covered include but are not limited to Computer and Internet basics, Microsoft Office, and email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and print a web site; and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. Audience: Adults
1-on-1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, Smartphone or laptop? Sign up 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
Excel Basics - Part 2
After a review of Excel, we'll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Registration required. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Excel Basics
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Audience: Adults
Studio i Experience
The Studio i Interns are bringing exciting new activities from Studio i down to Spangler. These activities are for kids 8 and up accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Come and experience a taste of what Studio I has to offer! Call for more details. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
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
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
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (10AM & 11AM) every Tues. & Thurs. of the month. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics Part II
This class is a follow up to the Excel Basics Part I class. After a review, we'll discuss formulas, functions, modifying a spreadsheet, and charts and graphs. Audience: Adults
Introduction to Facebook
Ready to start exploring the social networking site Facebook? Our instructor will help you create a Facebook account and show you how to use it to connect with friends and family. An email address that can be accessed from a public PC is required. Audience: Adults
Email Basics*
Learn how read, create and send email, pictures and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
PowerPoint Basics
Learn to create a simple presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Participants must be comfortable with working with a mouse. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. 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
Word Basics Part I
Learn how to create, edit, and save a Word 2007 document. This is the first of a two-part series. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience.
Audience: Adults
An Introduction to Facebook
Ready to start exploring the social networking site Facebook? Our instructor will help you create a Facebook account and show you how to use it to connect with friends and family. An email address that can be accessed from a public PC is required. 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
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and print a web site; and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience. Audience: Adults
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one training. Bring your device or use our Nook and Kindle: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
eReader training Workshop for Nooks*
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your Nook? 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
Literacy Circle Time
Students from UNC Charlotte's Child & Family Development department lead hands-on activities for parents and children that encourage the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, playing. Parents are expected to participate. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months)
Coyotes In the Piedmont
Coyotes have migrated to the NC Piedmont and are making appearances in local neighborhoods. Bryan England, Environmental Educator from McDowell Nature Center, will discuss local sightings and how residents can learn to co-exist with them. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Coyotes in the Piedmont
Coyotes have migrated to the NC Piedmont and are making appearances in local neighborhoods. Bryan England, Environmental Educator from McDowell Nature Center, will discuss local sightings and how residents can learn to co-exist with them. 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
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
Rookie Science
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Homework Help (Drop-In)
Students age 5-11 can receive free homework help from library volunteers. No registration necessary. Drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00PM. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Operation College Launch: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Completing the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us to complete the FAFSA form online with technical assistance from an expert. Bring your student and parent tax forms and W2 forms. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Operation College Launch: SAT Strategies Seminar
Come and learn how to better prepare for the SAT Admission Exam with an official Kaplan instructor. Each participant will be given a brief overview of the content and format of the SAT as well as test-taking strategies. Registration is required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
PAWS to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Art Club
Explore your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artist's club as we use different media to make art. 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: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Completing the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us to complete the FAFSA form online with technical assistance from an expert. Bring your student and parent tax forms and W2 forms.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Spanish Now!
Learn basic Spanish for beginners while also touching on the history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Adults and teens welcome. No registration necessary. Contact Instructor for details. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Puzzles: Challenge Friday
Test your logic and reasoning skills and your ability to think analytically with a self-paced puzzle activity. Audience: Teens (12-18)
PAWS to Read: Tyson
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog, Tyson. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
FAFSA Day: FAFSA Completion Workshop
The Free Application for the Federal Student Aid can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us on National FAFSA Day to complete the FAFSA form online with assistance from an expert. Bring your student and parent tax forms and W2 forms. Audience: Teens (12-18)
School Age Tutoring
Drop into the Children's Department and get help with elementary-level reading, math or homework from a trained Teen Tutor. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
Community Service Saturdays
Being involved in the community is a great way to make connections and build your leadership skills.
Ages 10-13 Audience: Preteen (8-11), Preteen (8-11)
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preschool (3-5), Preteen (8-11)
PAWS to Read: Abi or Angel
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become better writers. Audience: 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)
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)
Financial Literacy Session
This workshop will introduce teens to financial literacy, including smart ways to earn, save, and spend money. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Operation College Launch: SAT Success Strategies Seminar
Come and learn how to better prepare for the SAT Admission Exam with an official Kaplan instructor. Each participant will be given a brief overview of the content and format of the SAT as well as test-taking strategies. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / 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
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cuentos en español para niños de o a 5 años. Participe en cuentos, canciones, dinámicas, manualidades y mucho más. Todo con el fin de preparar los niños a leer. A Spanish storytime for children 0 to 5 that prepares children to read. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
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
Cuentos en español para niños de o a 5 años. Participe en cuentos, canciones, dinámicas, manualidades y mucho más. Todo con el fin de preparar los niños a leer. A Spanish storytime for children 0 to 5 that prepares children to read Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / 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
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora dinámica de cuentos en español para niños hasta 3 años.Cante,lea,juege con su niño y preparelo para leer. A dynamic storytime in Spanish for children up to 3 years. Read, Sing and Play with your child to prepare them to read. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cada viernes tendremos una hora de cuento en español con el proposito de preparar niños 0 a 5 para la escuela. Para mas información llame a Veronica al 704-416-0556. A spanish language storytime to prepare children birth to 5 enter school ready. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), 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
Bilingual Storytime with Rocio
Come and meet ImaginOn’s newest friend, Rocio Gonzalez, as she leads us in an engaging and fun filled bilingual storytime. Rocio shares her Colombian heritage with us by leading us in song, dance, and stories. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
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. **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
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / 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
Learn, Quest, Play: Video Gaming
Develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Audience: Teens (12-18), Preteen (8-11)
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, Connect, Play: Board Games
Children participate in board games that encourage cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical thinking skills. Grades K-5. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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)
Wii U Gaming - Family Time
Families are invited to play the Nintendo Wii U during this time. Family members will actively participate in Wii U games that encourage cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Learn, Quest, Play: Strategy Gaming
Develop critical and strategic thinking skills with Strategy Games such as chess, Monopoly and Scrabble. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Learn, Quest, Play: Video Games
Develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Play Dance Central and Joyride on XBOX 360 Kinect with your friends. Audience: Teens (12-18)
The Emancipation Proclamation: A Review
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, a panel discussion on the proclamation, its constitutionality, legacy, and the 13th Amendment. The four panelists are professors from UNC Charlotte and Charlotte School of Law. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Cultural Exploration: African-American History Month
Join us for a lively discussion as we celebrate Black History Month in February. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Yoga Storytime with Karey Tom
Children enjoy stories together with fun and easy yoga moves. Discover how movement can bring stories to life in new ways. This program is led by a certified yoga instructor Karey Tom. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Cultural Exploration - Chinese New Year
Join us for a lively event as we celebrate Chinese New Year with food and fun activities. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Computer Basics Part II
Get hands-on practice using a computer, keyboard and mouse in this class for beginners.
Audience: Adults
Interviewing to Win - So When Do I Start?
Kenya Todd, HR professional, will help you create a game plan for winning at your next interview. Get tips from an insider. Find out what they are thinking when you respond to a question. Learn how to prepare for that all-important interview. Audience: Adults
Community Service Saturdays
Being involved in the community is a great way to make connections and build your leadership skills.
Ages 10-13 Audience: Preteen (8-11), Preteen (8-11)
Black History Month Career Day
Come and be inspired! Meet successful African American professionals from the many different job industries in the community for a motivational and enlightening afternoon of information and dialogue. Audience:
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
Word Basics Part I
Learn how to create, edit, and save a Word 2007 document. This is the first of a two-part series. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience.
Audience: Adults
Meditation for Job Seekers and Job Keepers
Studies suggest that meditation can increase one's self-confidence and can bring mental refreshment. Job seekers dealing with waning self-confidence and employees seeking to increase their productivity are invited to attend this free seminar. Audience: Adults
Networking Tips For Job Seekers
Career networking is one of the most successful ways to find a new job. This program will cover tips on how to effectively network in order to enhance the chances of getting the job you really want. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Black History Month Film Series
Staff will facilitate a film series that ties in directly with Black History Month. Past series have focused on prominent performers, as well as documentaries Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
An Afternoon with Harper Lee: Books Into Movies
Learn about Harper Lee and enjoy the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. Audience: Seniors, Adults
Black History Month Film Series - Stomp the Yard
Screening of the film Stomp the Yard for our biweekly Black History Month Film Series. Stomp the Yard stars Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, and Darrin Dewitt Henson and is directed by Sylvain White. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Family/Youth & Caregivers
Books Into Movies: An Afternoon with Emily Bronte
Come to another Books into Movies - Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." Watch a Powerpoint on the author's life & books,then watch the 1939 Oscar-movie starring Merle Oberon & Laurence Olivier, as the ill-fated Cathy & Heathcliff. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Charlotte Mecklneburg Library Presents: Black History Matinee
Every Sunday during the month of February, we will be showing classic African American Films. Duke Ellington (2/3), Sounder (2/10), Journey of Henry Box Brown (2/17) and The Wiz (2/24) will all be shown in the community room and are Rated G. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Black History Month Film Series - Ali
Screening of the film Ali for our biweekly Black History Month Film Series. Ali stars Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, John Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver, Jeffrey Wright, and Mykelti Williamson and is directed by Michael Mann. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Black History Month Film Series - The Express
Screening of the film The Express for our biweekly Black History Month Film Series. The Express stars Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, and Omar Benson Miller and is directed by Gary Fleder. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Family/Youth & Caregivers
Spanish Conversation Club
This club meets every Tuesday at 10am and is a conversation club for intermediate speakers of Spanish. Audience: Adults, Seniors
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)
Cultural Exploration - Chinese New Year
Join us for a lively event as we celebrate Chinese New Year with food and fun activities. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Spanish Now!
Learn basic Spanish for beginners while also touching on the history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Adults and teens welcome. No registration necessary. Contact Instructor for details. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Basic Spanish II*
Learn to read, write and speak Spanish for beginners and advanced beginners. Contact Adriana Garcia at bruandadi@hotmail.com to register for class. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Cultural Exploration: African-American History Month
Join us for a lively discussion as we celebrate Black History Month in February. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes / 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
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)
Kid Lit for Adults
Join us for an informal book discussion of the life and works of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss. We welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books.
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
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
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, Pie by Sarah Weeks. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Operation College Launch: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Completing the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us to complete the FAFSA form online with technical assistance from an expert. Bring your student and parent tax forms and W2 forms. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Books Into Movies: An Afternoon with Emily Bronte
Come to another Books into Movies - Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." Watch a Powerpoint on the author's life & books,then watch the 1939 Oscar-movie starring Merle Oberon & Laurence Olivier, as the ill-fated Cathy & Heathcliff. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preschool (3-5), Preteen (8-11)
CML Presents: African Drumming
In this educational music program, participates will be introduced to the history of an African culture through dejembe drums. Through this, we will improve critical thinking skills,as well as hands-on
activities. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Seniors
CMLibrary Presents: John Hairston, Jr.
Children will learn about and explore art with John Hairston, Jr. a local artist. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In February, we'll be discussing Feed by M. T. Anderson. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Literacy Circle Time
Students from UNC Charlotte's Child & Family Development department lead hands-on activities for parents and children that encourage the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, playing. Parents are expected to participate. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months)
Cultural Exploration Presents: THE COTTON CLUB
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month through the arts by focusing on the Harlem Renaissance and the legendary Cotton Club! The event will be hosted by actor, poet and musician, "Quill", and feature Ardrey Kell High School's Jazz Band! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Yoga Storytime with Karey Tom
Children enjoy stories together with fun and easy yoga moves. Discover how movement can bring stories to life in new ways. This program is led by a certified yoga instructor Karey Tom. 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)
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)
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)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Tuesdays 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
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 24-35 mths. 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)
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cuentos en español para niños de o a 5 años. Participe en cuentos, canciones, dinámicas, manualidades y mucho más. Todo con el fin de preparar los niños a leer. A Spanish storytime for children 0 to 5 that prepares children to read. 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. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
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: 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
Toddler Storytime
Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Duplicate programs are presented Tuesdays and Thurdays. Please choose one a week. Call 704-416-6031 to register. 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. For ages 3-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5)
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)
Two Time Storytime (Tuesdays 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: Toddlers (18-35 months)
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
Cuentos en español para niños de o a 5 años. Participe en cuentos, canciones, dinámicas, manualidades y mucho más. Todo con el fin de preparar los niños a leer. A Spanish storytime for children 0 to 5 that prepares children to read Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Story Explorers
Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This series is just for school-age kids. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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)
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
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)
Baby Storytime (Thursdays 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)
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)
Tiny Tots Storytime
Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. 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)
Just for Me Storytime
This storytime is for kids only. 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: Preschool (3-5)
Preschool Storytime (Thursdays 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)
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora dinámica de cuentos en español para niños hasta 3 años.Cante,lea,juege con su niño y preparelo para leer. A dynamic storytime in Spanish for children up to 3 years. Read, Sing and Play with your child to prepare them to read. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Listen and Move: Preschool Storytime
Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross motor and fine motor skills, which children need to develop in order to learn to read and write. 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. Pajamas are welcome attire! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Family Storytime (all ages)
Registration at the door for the first 20 children: Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Stories will be geared toward a 2-5 year olds audience. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Sensory Storytime
Children practice their communication, social, and participation skills through books and activities. For children with disabilities or special needs and their families. Books are geared toward a preschool level. 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)
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cada viernes tendremos una hora de cuento en español con el proposito de preparar niños 0 a 5 para la escuela. Para mas información llame a Veronica al 704-416-0556. A spanish language storytime to prepare children birth to 5 enter school ready. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Listen and Move
Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which children need to develop in order to read and write. Stories included in this high-energy storytime will focus on healthy living. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11)
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)
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)
Family Storytime - Listen & Move
Come join in the fun with favorite stories, songs and activities that support early literacy skills! Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Bilingual Storytime with Rocio
Come and meet ImaginOn’s newest friend, Rocio Gonzalez, as she leads us in an engaging and fun filled bilingual storytime. Rocio shares her Colombian heritage with us by leading us in song, dance, and stories. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Creating with Books
Children will listen to stories and extend their learning through a variety of hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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