Independence Regional: Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 2/19/2013 to 4/5/2013.
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Art Club
Explore your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artist's club as we use different media to make art. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Art Club
Exercise your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artist's club as we use different media to make art.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become better writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers' Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become better writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Scrabble Tournament
Join other teens for fun with words! Take part in a Scrabble tournament or test your skills with online word games. 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
Computer Basics for Adults and Seniors
Five-part series, on Mondays (Jan. 28-Feb. 25). Covers the basic skills to get around in Windows using a mouse, how to use an easy word processing program, create & edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet. No computer 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 Tues. & Thurs. of the month. 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 Wednesday 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. (8 Person Limit) Audience: Adults, Seniors
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. (8 Person Limit) Audience: Adults, Seniors
EveryoneOn: Improve Digital Literacy Skills
Join the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in this kickoff event, which is part of a three year national campaign with Connect2Compete, to promote digital literacy. Free Internet access all day for everyone. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Family/Youth & Caregivers
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
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 and Seniors
Five-part series, on Mondays (Apr. 1-29). Covers the basic skills to get around in Windows using a mouse, how to use an easy word processing program, create & edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet. No computer experience necessary. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Teen Tech Week 2013: Book Display and Teen Choice Awards
Stop by the Teen Tech Week display at your branch to fill out a Teen Choice Awards handout, pick up a bookmark, and browse new tech titles. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Tech Week 2013: Crack the Code
Solve these puzzles to be entered into our Teen Tech Week drawing for a chance to win a Teen Tech Week themed prize. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Art Club
Explore your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artist's club as we use different media to make art. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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)
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)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become better writers. 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)
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
Service Saturday
Being involved in the community is a great way to make connections and build leadership skills. Join us on the first Saturday of the month and earn service hours toward your school requirement. Audience: Teens (12-18)
PAWS To Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. To register call 704-416-4800, option 4 or come to the reference desk. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Information Literacy Workshop: Women's HIstory Month
Join us to research influential women in history by using our Biography database. 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)
Teen Tech Week 2013: Kick-Off Celebration
Join us for a celebration of technology as we kick off Teen Tech Week! Explore 3D printing, electronics theory with Hackerspace, stop motion animation, computer programming, and learn about all the non-print resources your library has to offer! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Tech Week 2013: XBox Kinect Gaming Tournament
Compete against teens at other library branches to see who has the fiercest dance skills. The winning dance team will earn a trophy for their branch and system-wide fame. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Information Literacy Workshop: Animation
Join us to explore the art of animation through Scratch programming language and other animation software. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers' Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become better writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Scrabble Tournament
Join other teens for fun with words! Take part in a Scrabble tournament or test your skills with online word games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Explore & Discover
Found out what career path you might want to take. Stop by the library to hear from a local professional and find out what it takes to be a successful fitness instructor. Audience: 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)
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
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
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)
Learn, Quest, Play: Xbox Kinect
Develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video gaming. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Explore & Discover
Found out what career path you might want to take. Stop by the library to hear from a local professional and find out what it takes to be a successful fitness instructor. 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
Spring Break Special
School is out, so come to the library for a fun school-age program. This interactive session will connect children with literature through engaging activities. This spring break the theme will be board games. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Spring Break Special
School is out, so come to the library for a fun school-age program. This interactive session will connect children with literature through engaging activities. This spring break the theme will be Legos. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
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)
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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