University City 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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CMLibrary Presents: John Hairston, Jr.
Children will learn about and explore art with John Hairston, Jr. a local artist. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Comic Creations
Come and expand your understanding of comics and graphic novels, and learn storytelling and cartooning techniques book artists use. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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
Ebook Discovery Station
Learn how to use your library card to access a world of free digital content: EBooks, Audiobooks, music, and more. Gain hands-on experience with EReaders,including Kindle, Nook and more! Bring your questions for this interactive program.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Book Club: Babymouse and Squish
A Babymouse and Squish book club for children ages 5-11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month's 2 series: Babymouse and Squish (by Jennifer L. Holm). Audience: Elementary (5-11)
eBook Discovery Station
Drop in and learn how to use your library card to access a world of free digital content: eBooks, Audiobooks, music, and more. Gain hands-on experience with eReaders, including Kindle, Nook and more! Bring your questions for this interactive program. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Afternoon Adventures: It's Not Easy Bein' Green!
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This month, the theme is “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green.” Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Book Club: Cupcake Diaries
A Cupcake Diaries book club for children ages 5-11. Participants will discuss and share opinions on this month’s series: Cupcake Diaries by Coco Simon Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Creating with Books: Lighthouses
Children will listen to stories and extend their learning through a variety of hands-on activities. This month the theme will be: lighthouses! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Drop-in Literacy Activities
Children participate in self-directed literacy activities that support the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, playing. Drop in between 2 and 4pm to make your own art project! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Afternoon Adventures: Recycled Collage Art
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This month we will celebrate Earth Day, and the theme will be how to re-use recycled materials! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Create a Blog
Blogs are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, post pictures online, or just express yourself. In this class we will create a blog using the website Blogger. You will need a Google account for this class. Audience: Adults
Ebook Discovery Station
Learn how to use your library card to access a world of free digital content: EBooks, Audiobooks, music, and more. Gain hands-on experience with EReaders,including Kindle, Nook and more! Bring your questions for this interactive program.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
eBook Discovery Station
Drop in and learn how to use your library card to access a world of free digital content: eBooks, Audiobooks, music, and more. Gain hands-on experience with eReaders, including Kindle, Nook and more! Bring your questions for this interactive program. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
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, Seniors
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 but little or no previous Internet experience. Audience: Adults
Microsoft 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. 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
Microsoft Excel Basics
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Comic Creations
Come and expand your understanding of comics and graphic novels, and learn storytelling and cartooning techniques book artists use. 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)
Homework Help (Drop-In)
Students age 5-11 can receive free homework help from library volunteers. No registration necessary. Drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00PM. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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)
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. **Please note the earlier start time of 4PM** Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Paws to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Teen Tech Week 2013: Makey Makey
Anyone can be an inventor with this circuit board kit! Turn fruit, play-doh, pencil drawings, and almost anything you can think of into a keyboard or game controller. 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)
Afternoon Adventures: Home School Rock Series
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This month, the theme is gardening! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Computer Basics for Kids
Get an overview of computer basics for kids and families. Learn the basic parts of a computer and how to use them. Also learn about online library resources that can be used for research projects and more. ESL families welcome. Registration required Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
CMLibrary Presents: Bizarre Botanicals!
Children will learn and explore the 'Bizarre Botanicals' from around the world. Enjoy a presentation and activities by UNC Charlotte's Botanical Gardens staff. Registration required. Please register online or call 704-416-7200, option 2 to register. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Scavenger Hunt
Children participate in a self-directed scavenger hunt within the library that supports creativity, problem solving, and vocabulary development. Drop-in anytime on Friday, March 29th. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora dinámica de cuentos en español para niños hasta 3 años.Cante,lea,juege con su niño y preparelo para leer. A dynamic storytime in Spanish for children up to 3 years. Read, Sing and Play with your child to prepare them to read. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Mamá Goose: A Bilingual Play with Music and Dance for Young Audiences (Ages 3-7)
What happens when four kids find a gigantic egg? All sorts of things! Join the fun with Mamá Goose, an adventure in bilingual nursery rhymes. This touring play with music and dance, adapted from Alma Flor Ada and F.Isabel Campoy's Mama Goose. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11)
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. **Please note the earlier start time of 4PM** Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Learn, Quest, Play: Video Gaming
Come to the library and develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Bring your friends and have some fun!
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Learn, Quest, Play
Come and expand your understanding of comics and graphic novels, and learn storytelling and cartooning techniques book artists use. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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
Teen Afternoon Movie: Here Comes the Boom!
Stop by and join us for an afternoon flick. Hang out with other teens and enjoy some snacks.
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)
CMLibrary Presents: John Hairston, Jr.
Children will learn about and explore art with John Hairston, Jr. a local artist. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Mamá Goose: A Bilingual Play with Music and Dance for Young Audiences (Ages 3-7)
What happens when four kids find a gigantic egg? All sorts of things! Join the fun with Mamá Goose, an adventure in bilingual nursery rhymes. This touring play with music and dance, adapted from Alma Flor Ada and F.Isabel Campoy's Mama Goose. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11)
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. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora dinámica de cuentos en español para niños hasta 3 años.Cante,lea,juege con su niño y preparelo para leer. A dynamic storytime in Spanish for children up to 3 years. Read, Sing and Play with your child to prepare them to read. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months), Family/Youth & Caregivers
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. 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)
Creating with Books: All Things Green!
Children will listen to stories and extend their learning through a variety of hands-on activities. This month the theme will be the color green! Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Family Storytime: Yoga
Children enjoy stories together with fun and easy yoga moves. Discover how movement can bring stories to life in new ways. This program is led by certified yoga instructor, Karey Tom. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
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