Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/21/2009 to 2/19/2010.
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Kid Lit for Adults
Enjoy an informal book discussion of quality literature by William Steig. Welcome teachers, parents, media specialist, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books. Registration required: 704-416-6600 Option 2
NaNoWriMo
It's National Novel Writing Month, which means if you've ever wanted to write a book, now's the time! Any teen interested in taking this challenge should join us every Monday in Novemeber at FRL. Prizes for all teen writers!
Scaleybark Book Club
Don't miss our discussion of Moon Women, a novel which shows how a supportive family can help one move on in life. Info: 704-416-6400.
Hodgepodge for Seniors
Senior Citizens are invited to participate in a literary and cultural adventure of fun.
LOL-Literature Out Loud!
Calling all teens! Do you love to read? Love talking about the latest books you've read? Come meet enthusiastic teens just like you the last Tuesday of each month.
Murder By the Book
This month we'll discuss Schemers, by Bill Pronzini. Murder by the Book is a book club for mystery lovers and meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:15. Info: (704)416-5431.
Wandering Book Club
Read Rhyming Life & Death, by Amos Oz for November. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Charlotte Writers
Join other Charlotte area writers for open-format discussions and constructive criticism. Aspiring writers can visit meetup.com/charlottewriters to learn more about this group and share their work. Please register in advance on the website.
MCSO Library Services
Book Club
Senior Book Club
We will discuss Walter Moseley's novel, The Man In My Basement.
This novel explores blacks learning about whites while living
in the same house. Moseley examines power, manipulation and unimagined humanity.
Young Writers Club
6th-12th graders are invited to join our writers' group. Bring something you're working on. We'll share ideas, critiques, and help each other become better writers! Information: Call 704-416-6600, option #4.
Wednesday Warriors Book Club
Join our 5th-8th grade book club for The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Registration required, call 704-416-5000 ext. 4.
UNIVERSE-city Readers
The UNIVERSE-city Readers meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss science fiction and fantasy fiction.
Rea Road Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Sweet By And By by Todd Johnson. Led by a South County staff member.
Family Book Club
Bring the whole family and your favorite picture book (or two) and share them with the group. There will be a light supper provided. Registration begins November 30th. Registration is required. Info: 704-416-5630.
Mystery Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of House Rules by Mike Lawson. Led by a library staff member.
Reader’s Choice Book Club
This month, join the book club for a lively discussion of two books: Sisters and Lovers AND Sisters and Husbands, both by Connie Briscoe.
Evening Edition Bookclub
The Evening Edition Bookclub meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. We read and discuss a variety of Fiction and Non-Fiction titles. Please call 704-416-5200 for the current title.
Who-Done-It Readers
December: Destination Murder : A Murder She Wrote
Mystery by Donald Bain
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics.
American Girls Club: Little Sisters
This is a hands-on bookclub for grades K-2 that brings the American Girls series to life. Registration if for Winter and Spring meetings. Registration begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
The Boys of Summer Reading Club
This book club meets on the second Monday of the month and discusses books about baseball. Info: (704) 416-5431.
American Girls Club: Big Sisters
This is a hands-on bookclub for grades 3-5 that brings the American Girls series to life. Registration if for Winter and Spring meetings. Registration begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
New Book Club
Meet and discuss Her Fearful Symmetry, by Audrey Niffenger. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Tuesday Talkers Book Club
The Tuesday Talkers Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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.
No Girls Allowed: A Book Club for Guys
This month, we will be discussing the book Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.
Myers Park Readers Book Club
Celebrating North Carolina writers.
Aug 27 - Margaret Maron
Sept 24 - Ron Rash
Oct 22 - Timothy Tyson
Call 704-416-5800 for details
Teen Writers Night
Do you have a creative spark? Want to put your thoughts and ideas down on paper with other teens? Join our ongoing group.
New Frontiers Book Club
New Frontiers is a science fiction, fantasy, and graphic novel book club that meets at North County Regional Library. This month, we will read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
West Boulevard Book Club
A book discussion of the newly released novel....A Deep dark secret by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Daylily Book Club
Meets the third Monday of every month. In December, we will have our holiday party. Call 704-416-3800 for details.
Magic Tree House Club
A book club for 2nd-5th graders. Come and travel through time and around the world with Jack and Annie. Registration for Winter and Spring begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
Winter Solstice
BBBBRRRR!!!! Let's hear winter stories in the warm and toasty story time room! All ages welcome on Mon. Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m. No registration required.
Murder By the Book
This month we'll discuss Interpretion of Murder, by Jed Rubenfeld. Murder by the Book is a book club for mystery lovers and meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:15. Info: (704)416-5431.
Amazing Library Race
Participate in an exciting challenge inspired by the reality TV show "The Amazing Race." Teens will work in teams and travel around the library branch in a race, navigating clues to locate "pit stops.”
Senior Book Club
We will discuss Engleby by Sebastian Faulks. Mike Engleby is full of contradictions. He is very intelligent and very odd. Join us as we
discuss this unforgetable character.
Young Authors Awards Ceremony
Meet the winners of Young Authors Contest sponsored by CHARLOTTE PARENT MAGAZINE. For more information on the contest, check out the Charlotte Parent website at www.charlotteparent.com/events.
Young Authors Reception
Enjoy a celebration of all our Young Authors. All participants are invited to come for refreshments. The contest and reception are sponsored by CHARLOTTE PARENT MAGAZINE. For more information, visit www.charlotteparent.com/events.
Wednesday Warriors Book Club
Join our 5th-8th grade book club! Registration required, call 704-416-5000 ext. 4.
Teen Book Club
Join this newly forming Teen Book Club! At our first meeting in January we will choose the titles that are read through June 2010. These books can be school assignments, Battle of the Books titles or other!
Call for details.
Kid Lit for Adults
Kid Lit for Adults has moved and will meet at South County Regional Library. Please contact the South County Children's Department at 704-416-6600, option 2 for more information and to register for this program.
Kid Lit for Adults
Enjoy an informal book discussion of quality literature by Gloria and Jerry Pinkney. Welcome teachers, parents, media specialist, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books. Registration required: 704-416-6600 Option 2
Daylily Book Club
Meets the third Monday of every month. All adults welcome; no registration required. Title for January TBA. Call 704-416-3800 for more info.
New Book Club
Meet and discuss Hannah's Dream, by Diane Hammond. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Society of Speculative Fiction Book Club
We will discuss The Host by Stephenie Meyer.
New Frontiers Book Club
New Frontiers is a science fiction, fantasy, and graphic novel book club that meets at North County Regional Library.
Mother & Daughter Book Club
Share in the love of reading. Our title will be announced soon. Registration is required to attend this program. (Grades 3-6)
No Girls Allowed: A Book Club for Guys
This month, we will be discussing the book Silverfin by Charlie Higson.
Far Horizons Non-Fiction Book Club
A Non-Fiction book club for adults; join us for a lively discussion of biographies, history, current events, science/nature, or just be inspired! This month: "The Worst Hard Times" by Timothy Egan.
Murder By the Book
Murder by the Book is a book club for mystery lovers and meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:15. Info: (704)416-5431.
Ebony Readers of University City
The Ebony Readers of University City meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss fiction and non-fiction titles of African-American interest.
Wandering Book Club
This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Mountain Island Lake Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Zoli by Colum McCann. Led by a library staff member.
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
This month’s selection – The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Have you read Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol? Let’s talk about it or any other mystery or thriller that you have enjoyed recently.
Who-Done-It Readers
This book club for mystery enthusiasts meets the 4th Thursday of each month.
West Boulevard Book Club
A book discussion of Innocent by Leo Sullivan
Loving Langston Hughes
We are celebrating the life of Langston Hughes at West Boulevard. We are celebrating his birthday and his poetry. Through fun activities we will explore why he is known as the "dreamkeeper". Join us!!
Meet The Author: AlTonya Washington
Meet romance author AlTonya Washington in person. She is the author of Rival's Desire, Guarded Love, A Lover's Scheme and many, many others. She will be on hand to discuss her literary work and her life as an author. Registration required.
Senior Book Club
We will discuss the Young Adult novel, We Were Here by Matt De La Pena. This is a journey of self-discovery set in California and down
in Mexico by a boy who is trying to forgive himself.
Young Writers Club: Stories That are Out of This World
6th-12th graders, join this fun science fiction/fantasy writing workshop with Carol Baldwin, author of Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in Grades 4-8. Improve your writing and learn how to create more believable stories.
Camp Half-Blood
Get ready for the "Lightning Thief" movie with Percy Jackson-themed games, trivia, snacks and more! Registration required, call 704-416-5000 option 4.
Daylily Book Club
Meets the third Monday of every month. All adults welcome; no registration required. Title for February TBA. Call 704-416-3800 for more info.
Meet The Author: Cheris Hodges
Come out and meet best selling author Cheris Hodges. She is the author of Revelations, Just Can't Get Enough, Cautious Heart and many others. She will discuss her newest novel and take questions from the audience. Registration is required.
New Book Club
Meet and discuss Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Newbery Book Club
Read a winner! Join us as we discuss Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. For grades 3-5.
For Girls Only
Enter the world of an American Girl! Learn about each of the American Girls through games, books and role play.
Mother & Daughter Book Club
Share in the love of reading. Our title will be announced soon. Registration is required to attend this program. (Grades 3-6)
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