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The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/21/2013 to 2/21/2013.

Program Types: (choose a type to jump to list of programs)
Books/Literature/Writing     Business/Finance/Taxes     Computer Skills/Technology     Education Support     En Español     Gaming     Jobs/Careers     Movies/Films     Parent/Caregiver/Teacher Education     Storytime     


Books/Literature/Writingback to top

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

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)

Business/Finance/Taxesback to top

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

Computer Skills/Technologyback to top

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

Education Supportback to top

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)

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)

En Españolback to top

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

Gamingback to top

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)

Jobs/Careersback to top

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

Movies/Filmsback to top

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

Parent/Caregiver/Teacher Educationback to top

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)

Storytimeback to top

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 (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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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