West Boulevard: 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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Introduction to Memoir Writing
B. K. Lawing, a writing instructor with more than 25 years of experience will share with program participants many of her proven writing techniques to help put their innermost thoughts onto paper. This three part series is not a lecture on how to write; but rather a time for participants to write and share their writings with others in the group. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
1-on-1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, Smartphone or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults
Senior Book Club
Join us as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of the West Boulevard Senior Book club. New members are invited to join us as we reflect on the many special moments we have enjoyed during our lively book discussions. Audience: Seniors, Adults
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activites. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Retro Weaponry
Teens will build a catapult and trebuchet to use as springboards for discussion on acceleration, gravity, physics, and energy. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Rookie Science
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Audience: Elementary (5-11) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
A Book discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Join us as we discuss the medical contribution of Mrs. Henrietta Lacks. Cancer cells extracted from Mrs. Lacks were instrumental in making remarkable advances in medicine. Today, HeLa cells, as they are called, are found in laboratories around the world. The story of Mrs. Lacks and her immortal cells has been a well kept secret. However, the publication of this remarkable book has brought the story into the spotlight. Audience: Adults
1-on-1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, Smartphone or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults
Online Job Searching for Beginners
Emphasis will be placed on those skills needed to successfully navigate the online job application process. 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
Fly to Learn
Teens can learn the science of flight and airplane design through navigating Fly to Learn software. 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)
Operation College Launch: SAT 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. Registration is required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Cultural Exploration: African-American History Month
Join us for a lively discussion as we celebrate Black History Month in February. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Online Job Searching for Beginners
Emphasis will be placed on those skills needed to successfully navigate the online job application process. Audience: Adults
Cultural Exploration: African-American History Month
Join us for a lively discussion as we celebrate Black History Month in February. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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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