South County 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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Read a Book, Learn to Cook (1st to 3rd graders)
Healthy eating and cooking come together as school-age children investigate cookbooks and learn about measurements in this hands-on program. For children in 1st through 3rd grades. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
eReader 1-on-1 Training
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Meet the Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer Shelley Shepard Gray will visit to discuss her work, answer questions and sign copies of her books. An author of Amish romance series, her newest is "Daybreak" on sale February 12th. Audience: Adults
Kid Lit for Adults
Join us for an informal book discussion of the life and works of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss. We welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books.
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Adult Writing Group
Writers of all skill levels and genres are encouraged to join our Adult Writing Group. Bring 1-3 pages of something you're working on. You'll share your work, meet other local amateur writers, and exchange ideas.
Audience: Adults
Rea Road Readers
Join us for a discussion of Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Audience: Adults
Kid Lit for Adults
Join us for an informal book discussion of the life and works of Jack Prelutsky. We welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books.
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
eReader 1-on-1 Training
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Excel Basics - Part 2
After a review of Excel, we'll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Registration required. Audience: Adults
Introduction to Facebook
Ready to start exploring the social networking site Facebook? Our instructor will help you create a Facebook account and show you how to use it to connect with friends and family. An email address that can be accessed from a public PC is required. Audience: Adults
eReader 1-on-1
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience.
Audience: Adults
Excel Basics Part II
After a review of Excel, we'll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Registration required.
Audience: Adults
Access Basics
This class will provide a brief overview of what an Access database is and how it can be used for collecting and organizing information. Registration is required as is previous experience with MS Excel.
Audience: Adults
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 07. Designed for adults with basic computer skills and familiarity with Word. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
Word Basics II
After a review of Word, we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and page layout, adding headers/footers and other features of Word 2007. Registration required.
Audience: Adults
eReader 1-on1-
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web. 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. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience.
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
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, Seniors
Excel Basics II
This workshop is a follow up to the introductory class. After a review of the basics, we will discuss formulas, functions, modifying a spreadsheet and charts and graphs. Registration preference is given to those who attend Excel Basics.
Audience: Adults
eReader 1-on1
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
PowerPoint II
Learn to create charts and graphs, adjust presentation timing, and add multimedia effects in this second of a two-part series of classes that introduce PowerPoint 2007. You must have taken PowerPoint Basics to take this class.
Audience: Adults
Coyotes in the Piedmont
Coyotes have migrated to the NC Piedmont and are making appearances in local neighborhoods. Bryan England, Environmental Educator from McDowell Nature Center, will discuss local sightings and how residents can learn to co-exist with them. Audience: Adults
Worm Composting for Your Home or Business
Worm composting is an effective method of residential and commercial organic waste reduction. Join us as we explore how vermicomposting can lead Mecklenburg county to the zero-waste path. Audience: Adults
Create a Healthier & More Productive Vegetable Garden with Companion Planting
Companion planting is an organic approach to vegetable gardening that can increase the productivity of your garden without the use of commercial pesticides and fertilizers. Companion planting will refresh and invigorate the way you look at vegetable gardening. Audience: Adults
Operation College Launch: SAT Success Strategies Seminar
Come and learn how to better prepare for the SAT Admission Exam with an official Kaplan instructor. Each participant will be given a brief overview of the content and format of the SAT as well as test-taking strategies. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Advisory Council
The Teen Advisory Council is an open-forum team where teens, aged 12-18, will have the opportunity to share their ideas and work collaboratively with their peers on projects and services that will improve Teen Services at South County Library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Tech Week 2013: Stop Motion Time Capsule
Learn about stop animation and create an animated video with an iPod touch and our ReadyAnimator technology. Use our paper animation templates to create a video time capsule about a typical day for teens at your library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Amigos Tutoring/ Reading Buddies
Do your elementary school children need help with homework and reading? These free tutoring sessions provided by high school student volunteers will help your child learn and improve his/her grades in school and have fun too. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Amigos Tutoring/ Reading Buddies
Do your elementary school children need help with homework and reading? These free tutoring sessions provided by high school student volunteers will help your child learn and improve his/her grades in school and have fun too. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Learn, Quest, Play: Video Games
Develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Play Dance Central and Joyride on XBOX 360 Kinect with your friends. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games (1st to 5th grades)
Children in grades 1 to 5 participate in self-directed board games that encourage team work, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and other skills. Registration is required and can be done in person or by calling 704-416-6600, #2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
An Afternoon with Harper Lee: Books Into Movies
Learn about Harper Lee and enjoy the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. Audience: Seniors, Adults
Books Into Movies: An Afternoon with Truman Capote
Learn about Truman Capote and enjoy the film version of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Audience: Adults
Read to Reel: Books into Film
Teens will be able to think critically about different media formats by reading a book and then watching the movie, enjoying popcorn and taking a break from studying on Spring Break. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Kid Lit for Adults
Join us for an informal book discussion of the life and works of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss. We welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books.
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Kid Lit for Adults
Join us for an informal book discussion of the life and works of Jack Prelutsky. We welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books.
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Tuesdays in February)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Two Time Storytime (Tuesdays in February)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime (Wednesdays in February)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Wednesdays in February)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime (Thursdays in February)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Preschool Storytime (Thursdays in February)
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: Pre-school(3-5). Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Two Time Storytime (Mondays in February)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Two-year-olds. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Preschool Storytime (Mondays in February)
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: Pre-school(3-5). Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Two Time Storytime (Mondays in March)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Two-year-olds. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Preschool Storytime (Mondays in March)
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: Pre-school(3-5). Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Tuesdays in March)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Two Time Storytime (Tuesdays in March)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime (Wednesdays in March)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Wednesdays in March)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime (Thursdays in March)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Preschool Storytime (Thursdays in March)
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: Pre-school(3-5). Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Stories with Dad
Stories, music and early literacy activities to stimulate imagination and learning. Registration can be done in person at the children's desk or by calling 704-416-6600,2. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games (1st to 5th grades)
Children in grades 1 to 5 participate in self-directed board games that encourage team work, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and other skills. Registration is required and can be done in person or by calling 704-416-6600, #2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Read a Book, Learn to Cook (1st to 3rd graders)
Healthy eating and cooking come together as school-age children investigate cookbooks and learn about measurements in this hands-on program. For children in 1st through 3rd grades. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Two Time Storytime (Mondays in April)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Two-year-olds. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Preschool Storytime (Mondays in April)
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: Pre-school(3-5). Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Tuesdays in April)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Two Time Storytime (Tuesdays in April)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime (Wednesdays in April)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Wednesdays in April)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Please see LEARN MORE about attendance Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
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