Matthews: Programs & Events Listings
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Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, Pie by Sarah Weeks. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In February, we'll be discussing Feed by M. T. Anderson. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
School Age Stories: Book Nuts
Children will listen to stories specifically to hold their interest, while improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In March, we'll be discussing Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, Pie by Sarah Weeks. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Books Into Movies: An Afternoon with Emily Bronte
Come to another Books into Movies - Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." Watch a Powerpoint on the author's life & books,then watch the 1939 Oscar-movie starring Merle Oberon & Laurence Olivier, as the ill-fated Cathy & Heathcliff. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preschool (3-5), Preteen (8-11)
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In February, we'll be discussing Feed by M. T. Anderson. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War
Dr. Brian Jones, professor at Johnson C. Smith University, will facilitate this five-part reading and discussion series at the Matthews and Mint Hill Branches. Participants must call to pre-register and are encouraged to attend all the discussions. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
School Age Stories: Book Nuts
Children will listen to stories specifically to hold their interest, while improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In March, we'll be discussing Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Books into Movies: An Afternoon with W. Somerset Maugham
Join us for a lively look at the life of W. Somerset Maugham. We will read his 1926 short story, "The Letter" from "The Casuarina Tree", short stories; then watch the 1940 Oscar winning mystery movie of that name, starring Bette Davis. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
PowerPoint Basics
Learn to create a simple presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Participants must be comfortable with working with a mouse. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Resume Writing: Dust Off Your Resume!
Come learn how to make your resume more polished and efficient...learn how to make your resume shine in a very competitive job market. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics for the Novice
This is a class for those who are just sitting down at a computer. It is an basic, introductory class where we will explore the use of the keyboard and mouse, and do some simple exercises on the computer. No experience necessary for sign-up. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Excel Basics
Learn to create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working with a mouse. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
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 Part II
This class is a follow up to the Excel Basics class. After a review, we'll discuss formulas, functions, modifying a spreadsheet and charts and graphs. Prior Excel experience is required to attend. Audience: Adults
Geocaching for Teens
Teens can develop their technology and teamwork skills by going on a treasure hunt to find hidden caches by following clues to uncover them. Audience: Teens (12-18)
GMail Basics- Google's Free Email
Come join the class and learn how to use Gmail more effectively. We will learn how to create folders, add names to the address book, add and open attachments and insert clip art and more! Audience: Adults, Seniors
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)
School Age Tutoring
Drop into the Children's Department and get help with elementary-level reading, math or homework from a trained Teen Tutor. 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), Preschool (3-5), Preteen (8-11)
Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War
Dr. Brian Jones, professor at Johnson C. Smith University, will facilitate this five-part reading and discussion series at the Matthews and Mint Hill Branches. Participants must call to pre-register and are encouraged to attend all the discussions. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Introduction to Genealogy
Presentation and discussion of library resources and research methods, in the area of Genealogy. Audience: Adults
Books Into Movies: An Afternoon with Emily Bronte
Come to another Books into Movies - Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." Watch a Powerpoint on the author's life & books,then watch the 1939 Oscar-movie starring Merle Oberon & Laurence Olivier, as the ill-fated Cathy & Heathcliff. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Books into Movies: An Afternoon with W. Somerset Maugham
Join us for a lively look at the life of W. Somerset Maugham. We will read his 1926 short story, "The Letter" from "The Casuarina Tree", short stories; then watch the 1940 Oscar winning mystery movie of that name, starring Bette Davis. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, Pie by Sarah Weeks. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Books Into Movies: An Afternoon with Emily Bronte
Come to another Books into Movies - Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." Watch a Powerpoint on the author's life & books,then watch the 1939 Oscar-movie starring Merle Oberon & Laurence Olivier, as the ill-fated Cathy & Heathcliff. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Teen Writers Club
Share writing projects, ideas, and critiques to help each other become writers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preschool (3-5), Preteen (8-11)
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In February, we'll be discussing Feed by M. T. Anderson. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War
Dr. Brian Jones, professor at Johnson C. Smith University, will facilitate this five-part reading and discussion series at the Matthews and Mint Hill Branches. Participants must call to pre-register and are encouraged to attend all the discussions. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
School Age Stories: Book Nuts
Children will listen to stories specifically to hold their interest, while improving literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Preteen Bookclub: The Legendary Page Turners
A preteen book club for children ages 8 to 11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's title, The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Book Club for Teens: The Literati
Join The Literati on the last Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. In March, we'll be discussing Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. New members are welcome! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Books into Movies: An Afternoon with W. Somerset Maugham
Join us for a lively look at the life of W. Somerset Maugham. We will read his 1926 short story, "The Letter" from "The Casuarina Tree", short stories; then watch the 1940 Oscar winning mystery movie of that name, starring Bette Davis. Refreshments. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
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. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
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 level. 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)
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