Beatties Ford Road: Programs & Events Listings
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Teen Read Week 2012: Bookcover Art
Help us celebrate Teen Read Week by creating a work of art that represents your favorite book. Draw, make a collage or a computer-generated image and enter it into a contest for prizes. Artwork will be displayed in the teen space of your library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Let's Talk About It -The African American Experience
This bi-weekly reading and discussion series funded by the North Carolina Humanities Council brings scholars and community members together to explore how selected books illuminate a particular cultural theme in African American literature. Audience: Adults
Creative Journaling
Learn about writing and self-expression by journaling with words, photos, collages, and other art forms. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Non-Fiction Book Club
Book discussion of "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson. Light refreshments provided. For more information please call 704-416-3000. Audience: Adults, Adults
Urban Fiction Book Club
Join us for a book discussion of "Put A Ring On It" by Allison Hobbs. Light refreshments provided. For more information please call 704-416-3000. Audience: Adults, Adults
Teen Read Week 2012: Bookcover Art
Help us celebrate Teen Read Week by creating a work of art that represents your favorite book. Draw, make a collage or a computer-generated image and enter it into a contest for prizes. Artwork will be displayed in the teen space of your library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Historical Fantasy Fiction Book Club
Join us for a book discussion of Midnight Never Come by Marie Brennan. Light refreshments provided. For more information please call 704-416-3000. Audience: Adults, Adults
First Purse
First Purse Inc. is a nonprofit organization that targets young girls ages 8 to 10 and equips them with the necessary skills to become financially literate by teaching them how to invest, save, and spend money wisely.
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
PowerPoint Basics
Create, edit and save a presentation in Microsoft Power Point 2007. Basic computer skills required. Registration required: 704-416-3000.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
PowerPoint Basics II
After taking Powerpoint I, you are ready for some advanced tricks in Powerpoint. Learn how to add animation, smart graphics and much more to your presentation. Registration required: 704-416-3000.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 30 minute session every Thursday. Topics covered include but are not limited to Computer and Internet basics, Microsoft Office, and email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Job Help: Resume Writing
Creating your résumé is the first step to getting a job. Learn exactly what goes into this important document and start your career search off on the right foot. Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Learn computer parts, terms and concepts, plus how to hold, move, click and double-click a mouse. Get hands-on experience with a mouse and keyboard. If you are uncomfortable using a computer and mouse, this is the class for you. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet Basics
New to the Internet? Need some guidance on getting started with this new world of information? Come get the basics from our helpful staff on what the Internet is and how everyone can use it. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. This class is designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. Registration is required Audience: Adults
Homework Tutoring
The Library and Hands on Charlotte have partnered together to create a program where highly trained professionals and volunteers provide homework tutoring on all subjects to students in grades k-12. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Learn, Connect, Play: Chess Club
Chess encourages cooperation, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Children will learn chess basics and can test their skills in one-on-one or group chess games. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Learn, Quest, Play: Strategy Gaming
Develop critical and strategic thinking skills with Strategy Games such as chess, Monopoly and Scrabble. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Lean, Quest, Play: Strategy Gaming
Develop critical and strategic thinking skills with Strategy Games such as chess, Monopoly and Scrabble. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Job Help: Resume Writing
Creating your résumé is the first step to getting a job. Learn exactly what goes into this important document and start your career search off on the right foot. Audience: Adults
Banned Books -- Let's Talk About It!
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Why are books banned or challenged? What does it mean when a book is banned? Participants will watch the movie Hunger Games, based on a banned book and will engage in a discussion about the content of the book and movie, and why it is on the Banned List. Celebrate Banned Books Week by celebrating your freedom to read at your library. Refreshments will be served. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Read Week 2012: The Avengers
Teens will be able to think critically about different media formats by reading the different comic book series then watching the movie The Avengers. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Cultural Exploration: Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us for a lively discussion as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in September. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Sensory Storytime
Children practice their communication, social, and participation skills through books and activities. For children with disabilities or special needs and their families. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Banned Books -- Let's Talk About It!
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Why are books banned or challenged? What does it mean when a book is banned? Participants will watch the movie Hunger Games, based on a banned book and will engage in a discussion about the content of the book and movie, and why it is on the Banned List. Celebrate Banned Books Week by celebrating your freedom to read at your library. Refreshments will be served. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Read Week 2012: Bookcover Art
Help us celebrate Teen Read Week by creating a work of art that represents your favorite book. Draw, make a collage or a computer-generated image and enter it into a contest for prizes. Artwork will be displayed in the teen space of your library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Read Week 2012: The Avengers
Teens will be able to think critically about different media formats by reading the different comic book series then watching the movie The Avengers. 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)
Preschool 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: Preschool (3-5)
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)
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)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
Story Explorers
Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This series is just for school-age kids. Audience: 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)
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