Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/26/2013 to 2/26/2013.
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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 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
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
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
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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)
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
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
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)
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: 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)
PAWS to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
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
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
Global Cafe
Learn about America's history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
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)
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)
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)
Spanish Conversation Club
This club meets every Tuesday at 10am and is a conversation club for intermediate speakers of Spanish. 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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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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