Matthews: Programs & Events Listings
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Writing Workshop
Join Cyndy Etler for a writing workshop and learn how to write a memoir. Audience: Teens (12-18)
CANCELLED: School Age Stories: Book Nuts!
Children will listen to stories chosen specifically to hold their interest, while improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
The American Decades of the 20th Century. Part 2, 1940-1969, War & Turbulence
Join us for a fun and lively presentation of the decades from WWII to the Vietnam War in history/politics/culture/literature and the arts. Informative and educational; refreshments will be offered. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Far Horizons Non-Fiction Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of the most popular books in Non-fiction: history, nature, health, current events, science and biographies/memoirs. BOOK: "The Woman Who Wasn't There" by Robin Fisher. Refreshments served . Audience: Adults, Seniors
The American Decades of the 20th Century...and Beyond
Part 3, 1970-2001 "The Times THey Are A-Changin' Join us for a lively presentation of the years after Vietnam to the tragic day of 9/11 in our nation's history/politics/culture/science/literature & the arts. Fun and informative; refreshments served. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join the Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm. New members are welcome! The book club selection for September is "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman. Audience: Teens (12-18)
An Afternoon with Dame Daphne Du Maurier
Join us for a fun look at the life & books of another author of British Mystery, Daphne Du Maurier! We will read the book, Rebecca" then watch the movie of the same name; & also enjoy a PowerPoint presentation of her life. Refreshments served. Audience: Adults, Seniors
School Age Stories: Book Nuts!
Children will listen to stories chosen specifically to hold their interest, while improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Preteen Book Club
A book club for students in grades 4-6. Participants will discuss and share opinions on various books. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Teen Read Week: Bringing Characters to Life with Special Effects Makeup
Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in welcoming local special effects makeup artist Megan Amberly. Watch as Megan transforms one of your peers into a creature of the night right before your eyes! Plus, learn how you can have an exciting career in special effects makeup.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Computer Basics: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask!
Come join us for "Computer Basics." This class is designed for the novice or the blooming beginner! We will discuss the parts of the PC, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and computer terms...more! Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help sessions with a technology tutor. Topics covered may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email and online applications. Sessions are 30 minutes. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics- Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
This is a class for those that are just sitting down at a computer, or with little computer use knowledge. We will learn what the computer is and how it works, practice with the keyboard and mouse, features of using the computer.... Audience: Adults, Seniors
Library Orientation: Elementary School
Take a guided tour of the library and learn about the resources that are available to you for school and for fun! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Library Orientation: Middle School
Take a guided tour of the library and learn about the resources that are available to you for school and for fun! Audience: Teens (12-18)
CANCELLED: Getting a Job 101: exploreWork with Randstad US
This 7 part workshop, presented by Joey Paquette & Andrea Segraves of Randstad US, will teach you how to create a resume, search and apply for jobs, and prepare for your dream career. Audience: Teens (12-18)
An Afternoon with Dame Daphne Du Maurier
Join us for a fun look at the life & books of another author of British Mystery, Daphne Du Maurier! We will read the book, Rebecca" then watch the movie of the same name; & also enjoy a PowerPoint presentation of her life. Refreshments served. Audience: Adults, Seniors
The American Decades of the 20th Century. Part 2, 1940-1969, War & Turbulence
Join us for a fun and lively presentation of the decades from WWII to the Vietnam War in history/politics/culture/literature and the arts. Informative and educational; refreshments will be offered. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
The American Decades of the 20th Century...and Beyond
Part 3, 1970-2001 "The Times THey Are A-Changin' Join us for a lively presentation of the years after Vietnam to the tragic day of 9/11 in our nation's history/politics/culture/science/literature & the arts. Fun and informative; refreshments served. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
An Afternoon with Dame Daphne Du Maurier
Join us for a fun look at the life & books of another author of British Mystery, Daphne Du Maurier! We will read the book, Rebecca" then watch the movie of the same name; & also enjoy a PowerPoint presentation of her life. Refreshments served. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Sensory Storytime
Children practice their communication, social, and participation skills through books and activities. For children with disabilities or special needs and their families. Books are geared toward a preschool age. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Writing Workshop
Join Cyndy Etler for a writing workshop and learn how to write a memoir. Audience: Teens (12-18)
The American Decades of the 20th Century. Part 2, 1940-1969, War & Turbulence
Join us for a fun and lively presentation of the decades from WWII to the Vietnam War in history/politics/culture/literature and the arts. Informative and educational; refreshments will be offered. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
The American Decades of the 20th Century...and Beyond
Part 3, 1970-2001 "The Times THey Are A-Changin' Join us for a lively presentation of the years after Vietnam to the tragic day of 9/11 in our nation's history/politics/culture/science/literature & the arts. Fun and informative; refreshments served. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Teen Read Week: Bringing Characters to Life with Special Effects Makeup
Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in welcoming local special effects makeup artist Megan Amberly. Watch as Megan transforms one of your peers into a creature of the night right before your eyes! Plus, learn how you can have an exciting career in special effects makeup.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Baby Storytime (birth to 17 months)
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)
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5)
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)
Toddler Storytime (18 months to 35 months)
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)
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)
CANCELLED: School Age Stories: Book Nuts!
Children will listen to stories chosen specifically to hold their interest, while improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Rookie Science
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Sensory Storytime
Children practice their communication, social, and participation skills through books and activities. For children with disabilities or special needs and their families. Books are geared toward a preschool age. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and build confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Register for a 15 minute appointment between 10:30-12pm. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
School Age Stories: Book Nuts!
Children will listen to stories chosen specifically to hold their interest, while improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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