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The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/7/2013 to 2/7/2013.

Program Types: (choose a type to jump to list of programs)
Books/Literature/Writing     Business/Finance/Taxes     Computer Skills/Technology     Education Support     En Español     ESL (English as a Second Language)     Gaming     Movies/Films     Multicultural     Parent/Caregiver/Teacher Education     Performance/Dance/Music     Special Events/Festivals     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

Rea Road Readers
Join us for a discussion of Heading Out to Wonderful by Robert Goolrick. Audience: Adults

Reader's Theatre: Drama Rama
Children develop reading and comprehension skills by using scripts adapted from children’s literature to increase their presentation and public speaking abilities. For children in grades 3 to 5. Registration Required. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)

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

Power Point Basics II*
Learn to create charts and graphs, adjust presentation timing, and add multimedia effects in this second class that includes Power Point 2007. Power Point Basics I should be taken before this class. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors

Powerpoint Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a presentation in Microsoft Power Point 2007. Basic computer skills required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Registration is required. Audience: Adults

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

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)

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

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

ESL (English as a Second Language)back to top

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

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)

Movies/Filmsback to top

Black History Month Film Series - The Help
Screening of the film The Help for our biweekly Black History Month Film Series. The Help stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Bryce Dallas Howard and is directed by Tate Taylor. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Family/Youth & Caregivers

Multiculturalback to top

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

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)

Performance/Dance/Musicback to top

Reader's Theatre: Drama Rama
Children develop reading and comprehension skills by using scripts adapted from children’s literature to increase their presentation and public speaking abilities. For children in grades 3 to 5. Registration Required. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)

Special Events/Festivalsback to top

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

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)

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)

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