Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/5/2013 to 2/5/2013.
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
American Girl Book Club (grades 2 to 4)
An American Girl Book club for children in grades 2-4. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month’s to be announced American Girl. Registration is required for this event. 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
Senior Book Club
In celebration of Black History month, join us as we discuss our individual family histories. New members are encouraged to come share their family history with photos, stories, etc. Audience: Seniors, Adults
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
American Girl Book Club
An American Girl Bookclub for girls in grades K-5. Participants will learn about historical periods related to a specific girl each month. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
American Girl Book Club (grades 2 to 4)
An American Girl Book club for children in grades 2-4. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month’s to be announced American Girl. Registration is required for this event. 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
Microsoft Excel Basics
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Computer Skills for the Workplace
This is a free CPCC 9 session course for unemployed and under-employed adults. Learn about hardware and software, improve keyboarding skills, search online for jobs, and learn the ins and outs of online job applications. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Computer Basics
Learn computer parts, terms and concepts, plus how to hold, move, click and double-click a mouse. Get hands-on experience with a mouse and keyboard. If you are uncomfortable using a computer and mouse, this is the class for you. 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)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
PAWS to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
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 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. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Computer Skills for the Workplace
This is a free CPCC 9 session course for unemployed and under-employed adults. Learn about hardware and software, improve keyboarding skills, search online for jobs, and learn the ins and outs of online job applications. 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)
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)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Community Forum
Help guide the Library's future for 2015 and beyond. Participate in Open Community Forums at the following libraries: Beatties Ford Road, North County, Steele Creek and Mint Hill. Register on-site to be one of two winners of an iPad or a Kindle Fire. Audience: Adults
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)
Preschool Storytime
The Very Hungry Catepillar and Curious George will be guests at this storytime! There will be snacks, book give-a-ways, and Every Child Ready to Read activities. Join us as we learn more about the Wee Read Program. 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
Afterschool Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)
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