Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/28/2013 to 2/28/2013.
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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)
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 - 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
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)
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 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)
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
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