Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/27/2013 to 2/27/2013.
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
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
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)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Financial Literacy Session
This workshop will introduce teens to financial literacy, including smart ways to earn, save, and spend money. 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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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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