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University City Regional: Programs & Events Listings


The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 8/19/2012 to 10/3/2012.

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Books/Literature/Writing     Business/Finance/Taxes     Computer Skills/Technology     Education Support     En Español     Holiday     Jobs/Careers     Movies/Films     Special Events/Festivals     Storytime     


Books/Literature/Writingback to top

Lifelong Learners Book Club
The Lifelong Learners Book Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. to discuss recent non-fiction of general interest. Audience: Adults

Teen Book Club: Literature Out Loud (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)
Join other teens to discuss a selected book the last Monday of each month. This month we are reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. No registration required Audience: Teens (12-18)

Banned Books Week: Banned Books Matchup
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Celebrate Banned Books Week with us by matching excerpts from various banned books with their titles Audience: Teens (12-18)

Business/Finance/Taxesback to top

Business Plan Basics
Receive a general overview and basic understanding of the components of a typical business plan, how marketing, operations and finance are inter-related, and more. Register by calling 704-330-4223. Audience: Adults

Computer Skills/Technologyback to top

Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms & concepts and learn the basics of using a computer, keyboard, and mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults

Internet Basics
Learn how to access, navigate, and print from a website and discover some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. For adults with some computer experience but with little Internet experience. Registration required. Audience: Adults

Microsoft Word Basics
Learn how to 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. Audience: Adults

Education Supportback to top

Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers

Afternoon Adventures: Origami
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This week the theme will be origami! Audience: Elementary (5-11)

English Tutoring for Teens
University City Library is now offering FREE one on one English tutoring for teens. If you need help with English homework, writing a paper, or researching a paper, call or come by the Reference Desk to make an appointment. Audience: Teens (12-18)

Science Tutoring for Teens
Teens, need help with science homework? Need to get a jump start on a science project? Then can come to the library to use this FREE service. We have a professional scientist available to help with your science needs. Call or come by to make an appt. Audience: Teens (12-18)

Afternoon Adventures: Pirates
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This week the theme will be pirates...aargh mateys! Audience: Elementary (5-11)

En Españolback to top

Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
A Spanish Baby storytime: It introduces Spanish language songs, rhymes and books in order to foster a love for reading from a young age. Una hora de cuentos para recien nacidos a 2 en español que promueve la lectura a los mas pequeños. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers

Holidayback to top

Labor Day Holiday-Libraries Closed
Libraries Closed Audience: Adults, Family/Youth & Caregivers

Jobs/Careersback to top

Resume & Job Search Assistance
One-on-one sessions for resume help and assistance with job search strategies. Please bring a printed copy of current or partial resume. No advance registration required. Sign in at Reference Desk at 5:15 p.m. Audience: Adults

Movies/Filmsback to top

Teen Afternoon Movie: The Hunger Games
Teens come to the library and watch the movie adaptation of the bestelling book The Hunger Games. Hang out with other teens and enjoy some snacks. Audience: Teens (12-18)

Special Events/Festivalsback to top

Banned Books Week: Banned Books Matchup
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Celebrate Banned Books Week with us by matching excerpts from various banned books with their titles Audience: Teens (12-18)

Storytimeback to top

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)

Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers

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)

Tiny Tots Storytime
Stories, music and movement for tiny tots (ages 18 to 23 months). Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)

Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
A Spanish Baby storytime: It introduces Spanish language songs, rhymes and books in order to foster a love for reading from a young age. Una hora de cuentos para recien nacidos a 2 en español que promueve la lectura a los mas pequeños. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers

Family Storytime: Pajama Party
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Pajamas are welcome attire! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers

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)

Preschool Storytime: Listen & Move
Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build motor skills, which children need to develop in order to read and write. Stories included in this high-energy storytime will focus on healthy living. Audience: Preschool (3-5)