Independence Regional: Programs & Events Listings
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Explore & Discover: Artist
Find out what career path you might want to take. Learn more about what it takes to be an artist with successful local painter, Sharon Dowell. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Photo-editing workshop with GIMP
Learn to edit photos with GIMP, an open source software very similar to Photoshop. Audience: Teens (12-18)
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Adult Summer Reading Activity Quiz
Complete the quiz each week to enter into a drawing to win a book tote bag. This bag is great to carry your summer reading all season long! Pick up the quiz at the Information Desk, put your name & phone on the back & put in the entry box. Audience: Adults, Seniors
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics for Adults & Seniors
Four-part series, on Mondays. Covers the basic skills you need to get around in Windows using a mouse. It also covers how to use an easy word processing program, create and edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet. No experience necessary. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Curso de computación en español / Computer Basics in Spanish
Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (6PM & 7PM) every Monday evening. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (10AM & 11AM) every other Wed. & Fri. of the month. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer. 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. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2007. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. (9 Person Limit) Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet using Microsoft’s Excel 2007. This class is designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. It is strongly recommended that you take Word Basics before taking this class. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics for Adults & Seniors
Five-part series, on Mondays. Covers the basic skills you need to get around in Windows using a mouse. It also covers how to use an easy word processing program, create and edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet. No experience necessary. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Information Literacy Workshop
Teens will learn how the library organizes information and how to locate it in order to make things like doing homework and finding a job easier and more effective. Audience: Teens (12-18)
PowerPoint Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft’s PowerPoint 2007. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous PowerPoint experience. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Photo-editing workshop with GIMP
Learn to edit photos with GIMP, an open source software very similar to Photoshop. 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. For more information and to register call (704) 330-4861. Audience: Adults
Puzzles: Challenge Friday
Test your logic and reasoning skills and your ability to think analytically with a self-paced puzzle activity. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Information Literacy Workshop
Teens will learn how the library organizes information and how to locate it in order to make things like doing homework and finding a job easier and more effective. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Explore & Discover: Artist
Find out what career path you might want to take. Learn more about what it takes to be an artist with successful local painter, Sharon Dowell. 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. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Wordplay Activities
Develop literacy, critical thinking, and teamwork skills by participating in a variety of activities and board games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Curso de computación en español / Computer Basics in Spanish
Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
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)
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. For more information and to register call (704) 330-4861. Audience: Adults
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. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Adult Summer Reading Activity Quiz
Complete the quiz each week to enter into a drawing to win a book tote bag. This bag is great to carry your summer reading all season long! Pick up the quiz at the Information Desk, put your name & phone on the back & put in the entry box. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Learn, Quest, Play: Video Gaming
Develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Labor Day Holiday-Libraries Closed
Libraries Closed Audience: Adults, Family/Youth & Caregivers
Get Your Work Published
Have a story you want to tell? Ask author David Aaron Moore how to achieve your writing goal. With more than 20 years in the business, he'll offer his suggestions on writing that first draft, perfecting your craft and finding a publisher. ASR12 Audience: Adults, Seniors
Explore & Discover: Artist
Find out what career path you might want to take. Learn more about what it takes to be an artist with successful local painter, Sharon Dowell. 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. For more information and to register call (704) 330-4861. Audience: Adults
CMLibrary Presents...JuiceBox
Celebrate a fantastic summer! Children and teens can dance and sing along with JuiceBox, a local children's band. For all ages. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Summer Reading Finale Celebration
The Library's annual Summer Reading Program concludes on Friday, August 10. Children and teens who have completed the Summer Readig Program are invited to join in the celebration of their reading accomplishments this summer. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
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)
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 reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For ages birth to 5 years. Audience: 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
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