Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 3/16/2010 to 6/14/2010.
Rookie Science
Get ready to explore the wonderful world of science. (Grades K-1) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Batteries Not Included
Appreciating Artists: Josef Albers--Explore combinations of color and create artwork in the "color squares" style of Josef Albers. Info:704-416-5630. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Scrapbookers
Learn & Share ideas and techniques to preserve your photographs.
Beginners welcome. Audience: Adults
Stitch-In
Handicrafters are invited to bring a bag lunch and your favorite portable craft. For more information, contact 704-416-6000, option 4. Audience: Adults
Stitch-In
Bring your needlework, knitting, crocheting, or small portable craft project to our bi-monthly gathering. Stuck on a handwork project? Stitch-In is here to help! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Kids Club Surprise
Drawing? Coloring? Gaming? Come find out! For school age children. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
St. Patrick's Day Craft
Every person will make Saint Patrick Day memorable. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
For Girls Only
Come join us for yet another fun filled afternoon for girls only !!! Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Tween Zone
Kids 4th through 6th grade are invited to a winter party with games, music, and activities. Bring a friend and come to make new friends. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Fiber Club
Want to learn? Want to teach? Just want some company while you work? Bring your current craft project and join other creative Charlotteans for a fun morning of knitting, quilting, cross-stitch, sewing, or whatever you're interested in. Info: (704)416-5431. Audience: Teens (12-18), Adults
P.L.A.N.T. Composting Workshop
A 4-hr. hands-on organic yardcare workshop for homeowners. Topics: backyard home composting, soil stewardship, toxicity reduction, grass cycling and naturescaping. $10. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Hooked on Crochet
Learn to crochet or improve your skills. Staff and volunteers will help you with your projects. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Coupon Clippers Club
Come learn the art of saving money through clipping coupons. Bring your own coupons to clip and swap. Newcomers and experts are welcome! Info: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Webkinz
Enter Webkinz World, a great place to learn and play! (Grades 1-5) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Women's History Month: Children's Event
We will talk about several history making American women including
Amelia Earhart and Michelle Obama. We will make art inspired by the flower images of Georgia O'Keefe. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Girls Night Out Craft Night
Mothers, daughters, sisters, best friends! Come join us at the Library for a crafty project. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Crafty Recycling
Recycle creatively! Bring a pillowcase or a half yard scrap of fabric to transform into a reusable sandwich wrapper. All other materials and notions provided.(Adults, Teens 16-19)Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Batteries Not Included
Who Sank the Boat?--Test out your own boat design to see if it floats or sinks after we share a few of our favorite maritime tales. Info:704-416-5630 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Scrapbooking for Teens
Make a one-of-a-kind keepsake filled with all your favorite pics, concert tickets, fliers and more! Use ribbon, colored paper, glitter and stickers to build a memory keepsake. Materials provided. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Spring Is In the Air
Celebrate the beginning of spring with a craft. For ages 6 to 12. Info: 704-416-6400. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Wednesday Workshop: Crazy Card Tricks
In celebration of Harry Houdini’s Birthday, come and learn new innovative card tricks to share with friends. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Advertise my Character!
Use your creativity to make a T-shirt advertising your positive character! Limit 10. Audience: Teens (12-18), Teens (12-18), Teens (12-18)
Artist on Display
Guest artist Lena Hopkins Jackson will provide a program on caricature. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Zinger’s Slumber Club
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for an evening filled with stories, music and a craft!
Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Batteries Not Included
Pencil Day!--Celebrate this unusual holiday with us and make creative pencil toppers to keep you writing in style. Info:704-416-5630 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
NCO Origami Club
Learn the ancient art of paperfolding. For children in grades 2-5. All materials supplied. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Art & Anime Club
Do you love to draw and create? Join other teens who have a passion for art, anime and manga in this on-going monthly event. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Movie Make & Take
Come enjoy a themed, family-friendly movie and craft. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
University City Coupon Clippers Club
Save money through clipping coupons. Come and bring your own coupons to clip and swap as well as learn and share money saving tips. Newcomers and experts are welcome! The UC Coupon Clippers Club meets the first Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Audience: Adults
Lego Building
Build with legos. Two day program on Monday and Tuesday, April 5 and 6 for teens that do not want to participate in the mindstorm program. Registration required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Lego Mindstorm
Use legos to build a robot and program it to do basic movements. Two day program on Monday and Tuesday, April 5 and 6 from 2-4 p.m. Registration required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Scrapbooking for Kids
Scrapbooking for Kids: Bring some photographs and special memories to place in your very own scrapbook pages. Monday, April 5th 3:00 pm. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Coupon Clippers Club
Come learn the art of saving money through clipping coupons. Bring your own coupons to clip and swap. Newcomers and experts are welcome! Audience: Adults
Musical Break GOOF Off Day
ImaginOn's Musical Goof Off Day will be a special event with musical events aplenty. The Musical Petting Zoo will be here in addition to there being other musical based programs and crafts. We hope to see you there!!!!! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Board Games and Puzzle Play
An afternoon full of fun with Board Games and Puzzle Play.
Tuesday, April 6th 1:00- 4:00 pm. Grades K-5
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Let's Weave a Basket
If you are between the ages of 10 and 12 and would like to try your hand at basket weaving then this is the program for you! Call
704-416-5200 to reserve your place; registration begins March 29,2010. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
The Artful Storybook
Join us as we "repurpose" books into works of art! Registration for this two part program (4/6 & 4/8 from 2-3pm) begins March 31st, for more information call 704-416-5000 option 2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Tween Zone
Fourth, fifth and sixth graders explore cultures from around the world. Ms. Jenny, head coach of Fit Girls will be teaching us how to make origami. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Batteries Not Included
National Library Week Scavenger Hunt--We'll test out your library-searching skills in a super scavenger hunt with plenty of prizes. Info:704-416-5630 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Origami for Teen Tuesdays
Origami Club for teens, featuring basic to intermediate model folding. Supplies provided; bring your ideas, models you have been folding or origami books to share. Grades 6 -12 welcome. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Stitch-In
Handicrafters are invited to bring a bag lunch and your favorite portable craft. For more information, contact us at 704-416-6000, option 4. Audience: Adults
Magnetic Poetry
Build word magnets. All materials supplied. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Worm Composting
Parents and School Age Children - Come and learn together how to make a composting bin to create rich garden compost. We will also read wormy books and play wormy games. For more info: 704-416-4400. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Let's make Jewelry
Every child will get to make one place of jewelry to take home.
We will work will beads. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
The Artful Storybook
Join us as we "repurpose" books into works of art! This is a 2-part program taking place on Tuesday 4/6 from 2-3pm and Thursday 4/8 from 2-3pm. Registration for this two part program begins March 31st, for more information call 704-416-5000 x2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Treasures Boxes
Treasure Boxes - It’s fun to collect special treasures like pretty rocks, feathers, and shells. We’ll decorate some boxes to house those treasures and read related stories. For grades K through 5. Call to register at 704-416-7231. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Your House- My House
People live in all kinds of housing – large, small, portable, floating – the list is long! Your House, My House explores how landscape, climate, resources, culture and lifestyle determine the way a house functions and what it looks like.
Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11)
Batteries Not Included
Get Jazzed!--Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with plenty of great books and music. We'll make rhythm sticks and shaker instruments to keep the beat. Info:704-416-5630 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
For Girls Only
Help save Planet Earth during our Earth Day Celebration. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Multicultural Art
Join us as we create beautiful works of art inspired by styles and techniques from around the world. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Coupon Clippers Club
Come learn the art of saving money through clipping
coupons. Bring your own coupons to clip and swap. Newcomers and experts are welcome! Info: (704) 416-5431.
Audience: Adults
TEA Club (Teen Expression Afternoon)
Fashion Design Contest: If you have style, compete in our Fashion Design Contest. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Batteries Not Included
Recycled Robots--Will they do your homework? Probably not, but it will be a fun way to reuse and recycle! Info:704-416-5630 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
From Books to Wallets
Teens will make wallets out of recycled paperback books. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Trash to Treasure: Recycled Crafts
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a craft made with things you'll find in your house. For ages 6 to 10. Info: 704-416-6400. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Recycled Art for Teens
It’s Earth Day! Let’s celebrate by creating unique works of art out of recycled materials!
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Going Green Craft Supply Exchange
Bring unwanted, unused crafting supplies in good condition and trade with other crafters. Drop off items from April 21st through 10 AM on April 24th to receive your swap admission ticket. Enjoy light refreshments and learn about library resources. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Crafty Recycling
Recycle creatively! Bring a tank top to transform into a clever tote bag. Notions are provided. (Adults, Teens 16-19) Registration Required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Batteries Not Included
Books in Bloom--Practice your origami folding techniques and use watercolor paints to make a unique bouquet of blooms. Info:704-416-5630 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Mother's Day Card
Each child will get to design a mother's Day Card for his or her mother Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Coupon Clippers Club
Come learn the art of saving money through clipping
coupons. Bring your own coupons to clip and swap. Newcomers and experts are welcome! Information: (704) 416-5431
Audience: Adults
Art & Anime Club
Do you love to draw and create? Join other teens who have a passion for art, anime, and manga in this ongoing monthly event. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Fiber Club
Want to learn? Want to teach? Just want company while you work? Bring your current craft project and join other creative Charlotteans for a fun morning of knitting, quilting, cross-stitch, sewing, or whatever interests you. Info:(704)416-5431 Audience: Teens (12-18), Adults
Create a Mother’s Day Card
Create a personalized Mother’s Day card mom will cherish forever. Supplies provided. Ages 12-18.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Coupon Clippers Club
Come learn the art of saving money through clipping
coupons. Bring your own coupons to clip and swap. Newcomers and experts are welcome! Information: (704) 416-5431
Audience: Adults
Make Bag Shaker
This is a craft where each child gets to decorate their own bag shaker Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Crafty Recycling
Recycle creatively! Transform plastic shopping bags into a fabulous lunch bag. Bring 6-8 heavy-duty plastic bags (not grocery bags). All other materials provided. (Adults, Teens 16-19) Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Tissue Box Puppet
Each child will design his own puppet from a tissue box Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Make A Rain Gauge
We will make rain gauges and measure how much water. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Learn to Knit
Learn the basics of knitting by making a practice square for Warm Up America. All materials are provided. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Learn to Knit
Learn the basics of knitting by making a practice square for Warm Up America. All materials are provided. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
An Ocean Of Fun
All kinds of water related activities that we will have fun doing,
'Create a Sea Serpent",and Make a Splash Fortune Teller. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
The Original Americans
Books, Music and Word Match Self Guided Activity - Native Americans. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Manga Club for Teens
Do you have a passion for watching Anime or reading Manga? Join our teens in discussing your manga-related activity. Meets every 3rd Tuesday. Audience: Teens (12-18)
New Book Club
Meet and discuss The Red Convertible by Louise Erdrich. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Mother & Daughter Book Club
Join us to discuss "The Penderwicks on Gardam Street" by Jeanne Birdsall. Grades 4-6. Registration required: (704) 416-5421. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Tuesday Talkers Book Club
The Tuesday Talkers Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Audience: Adults
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
Don't know what to read next?
Learn to use the library databases, websites and printed materials to choose the perfect book. We will learn to find the next book in a series, author read alikes, and how to search by topic or plot interests. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
BC Book Club
Meets the third Thursday of the month. Call branch for title. Audience: Adults
Guytime
A book discussion group for middle school and high school aged guys. This month's book is Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce. Books are available at the branch. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Society of Speculative Fiction Book Club
We will discuss Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Audience: Adults
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'll read The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Audience: Adults
Kid Lit for Adults
Enjoy an informal book discussion of quality literature by Jon Agee. Welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books. Registration required: 704-416-6600 Option 2 Audience: Adults
Sit, Stay & Read
Come and read to a library dog. Grades K-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Wordplay Monday: Twisted Fairy Tales - MadLibs and a Movie
Enjoy creating funny MadLibs from folk tales and fairy tales while enjoying the movie Happily N’ever After. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Wordplay Monday: Ebonics - The Urban Language
Is Ebonics becoming more excepted in mainstream society? When is it appropriate to use the language? Discuss these questions and more during this week’s program. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Character Counts
Learn how to put your best foot forward and be “the best you can be” through games, books, and FUN! Registration required and begins 2/24. Info and registration: 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Scaleybark Book Club
Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. On March 22 we will discuss Spoon by Robert Greer. Audience: Adults
American Girl Club
If you love American Girls, come join us for our exciting American Girl Club! For information on which American Girl we will celebrate this month, please contact the Children's desk at 704/416-6600, x2. (Grades 2-4.) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
No Girls Allowed: A Book Club for Guys
This month, we will be discussing The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Audience: Teens (12-18)
No Guys Allowed: A Book Club for Girls
This month we will read It's a Mall World After All by Janette Rallison. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Murder By the Book
This month we'll discuss U Is for Undertow by Sue Grafton. Murder by the Book is a book club for mystery lovers, and it meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:15 P.M. Info: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Magic Treehouse Club
Join us for adventures with Jack and Annie! This month we will discuss "Lions at Lunchtime." Parents- please note this will be a peanut butter and honey experience! Grades 1-3. Registration required: 704-416-5421. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Steele Creek Jr. Book Club
2nd to 5th grade members are wanted for this new club that includes games and activities about literacy. Fairy and folk tales will be spotlighted this session. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
The Chatroom
A book discussion group for middle and high school students. This month's selection is Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Women's History Month/Annie Oatley
This program will focus on women that have paced the way. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Word Search Tournament
6th-12th graders are invited to participate in a word search tournament. The winner will be rewarded. Information: Call 704-416-6600, option #4. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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.
Audience: Adults
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 Audience: Adults
Myers Park Readers Book Club
Discussion of The Bridge by Doug Marlette Audience: Adults
Wandering Book Club
Read and discuss The Boat by Nam Le. This book club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Mountain Island Lake Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stroud. Led by a library staff member. Audience: Adults
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. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Who-Done-It Readers
This book club for mystery enthusiasts meets the 4th Thursday of each month. Audience: Adults
Bow Wow Books
Come read one of your favorite stories to one of our wonderful therapy dogs. Sign up for a fifteen-minute session between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. Call 704-416-5800 to schedule your session. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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. Audience: Adults
Dick King-Smith's Animal Lovers Book Club
If you are an animal lover, a reader and in grades 2-4 this is the book club for you! Registration begins on March 1; meetings will be at 1:30 pm on the following Saturdays- March 13 & 27 and April 17. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
West Boulevard Book Club
The saga of Red, Bacon and Q contiunes in Dirtier Than Ever by Vickie Stringer. Audience: Adults
Wordplay Monday: The Basics of Sports Reporting
Interested in journalism? Come and examine sports articles and even write your own!
Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Wordplay Monday: Word Search Tournament
Be the first to find all of the words to win! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Love Letters to my sisters-Book talk
Book Talk Audience: Adults
Tuesday Titans Book Club
Join our 5th-8th grade book club for Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo. Registration required, please call 704-416-5000 ext. 4. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Wednesday Workshop: It Takes a Team
Who has made it to the Final Four? Come and discuss the different teams that are still in the final four and how their leadership and
teamwork has brought them to their current rank. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Workshop Wednesday: First Impressions: Identifying and Addressing Sterotypes
Stereotypes: Come and learn how what you see may be more than what actually meets the eye. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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. Audience: Teens (12-18)
My Second Home
Storytime Audience: Toddlers (1-3), Pre-school (3-5)
Mad Hatters Tea Party
Enjoy a spot of tea and fun activities in Wonderland. We will also show Disney's "Alice in Wonderland." Grades K-5. Registration required. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Musical Break GOOF Off Day
ImaginOn's Musical Goof Off Day will be a special event with musical events aplenty. The Musical Petting Zoo will be here in addition to there being other musical based programs and crafts. We hope to see you there!!!!! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
New Earth
Celebrate, explore, and share ways to put the teachings of Eckhart Tolle into daily practice . Please visit http://www.meetup.com/CharlotteforEckhartTolle/about for more information and to register. Audience: Adults
Steele Creek Jr. Book Club
2nd to 5th grade members are wanted for this new club that includes games and activities about literacy. Animal stories and Southeastern Guide Dogs will be spotlighted this session Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Rea Road Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Wall. Led by a library staff member. Audience: Adults
Mystery Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Paper Butterfly: a Mei Wang mystery by Diane Wei Lang. Led by a staff member. Audience: Adults
Reader's Choice Book Club
Please join us on April 8th at 6:30 PM in the Children's Program Room. Audience: Adults
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. Audience: Adults
Teen Book Club
Join this newly forming Teen Book Club! Be a leader and enjoy discussing books with other teens. Audience: Teens (12-18), Teens (12-18)
An Afternoon With Agatha Christie
Come for a fun-filled event about the great British mystery writer, Agatha Christie. Watch the BBC bio-drama "Agatha Christie, A Life In Pictures", then join our book/movie discussion. Take a quiz & win a prize! Refreshments included! Audience: Seniors, Adults
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics. Audience: Adults
American Girl Club: Little Sisters
This is a hands-on book club for grades K-2 that brings the American Girl series to life. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Creating with Books
Dragon Tails! Myths, stories, and a craft. Grades K-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Boys Will Be Boys
A fun once-a-month book club just for boys that will discuss books that define what it is to be a boy!! Call us at 704-416-3800 for this month's book selection. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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. Audience: Adults
American Girl Club: Big Sisters
This is a hands-on book club for grades 3-5 that brings the American Girl series to life. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Creative Writing Seminar
How to get published Audience: Adults
An Evening with Robert Boisvert
Robert Boisvert is a respected news anchor and reporter, but he is also a very talented author. He will read from his recently publised novel GOLGATHA, and also discuss his writing process and creative inspirations. Audience: Adults, Seniors
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.
Audience: Adults
Sports Fiction Writing Workshop
Go, Team, Go! Are you in 5-10th grade? Do you love playing and reading about sports? If so, then you might enjoy writing your own sports story. Join Carol Baldwin, local author of Teaching the Story, and discover the sports writer in you. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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'll read Queen and Country Volume 1 by Greg Rucka. Audience: Adults
Kid Lit for Adults
Enjoy an informal book discussion of quality literature by Sarah Stewart and David Small. Welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books. Registration required:704-416-6600,x2. Audience: Adults
Daylily Book Club
Meets the third Monday of every month. All adults welcome; no registration required. Our selection for April is The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Call 704-416-3800 for more info. Audience: Adults
Pure Poetry
Celebrate National Poetry Month! Bring your own poetry to share and participate in poetry-related games. Information: Call 704-416-6600, option #4. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Tuesday Titans Book Club
Join our 5th-8th grade book club! Registration required, please call 704-416-5000 ext. 4.
Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
New Book Club
Meet and discuss Dawn Light: Dancing with Cranes and Other Ways to Start the Day by Diane Ackerman. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Mother & Daughter Book Club
Join us to discuss "Forget Me Not" by Coleen Paratore. Grades 4-6. Registration required: (704) 416-5421. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Steele Creek Jr. Book Club
2nd to 5th grade members are wanted for this new club that includes games and activities about literacy. Humorous books will be spotlighted this session Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Mountain Island Lake Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Tortilla Curtain by T. Coraghessan Boyle. Led by a library staff member. Audience: Adults
West Boulevard Book Club
A book discussion of The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas Audience: Adults
Scaleybark Book Club
Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. On April 26 we will discuss Dancing with Butterflies by Reyna Grande. Audience: Adults
No Girls Allowed: A Book Club for Guys
This month, we will be discussing H.I.V.E: The Higher Institute of Villainous Education by Mark Walden. Audience: Teens (12-18)
No Guys Allowed: A Book Club for Girls
This month we will read Hugging the Rock by Susan Taylor Brown. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Murder By the Book
This month we'll discuss Roadside Crosses, by Jeffery Deaver. 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. Audience: Adults
Magic Treehouse Club
Join us for Jack and Annie's latest adventures. This month we will discuss "Hour of the Olympics." Grades 1-3. Registration required. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Myers Park Readers Book Club
Discussion of Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton Audience: Adults
Who-Done-It Readers
April: The Secret Hangman: An Inspector Peter Diamond Investigation by Peter Lovesey Audience: Adults
Boys' Movie and Book Club
We'll watch a movie and get books for the book club after the movie. Check out the book and meet 3 weeks later to talk about that book. We'll post the movie and books soon. (PS-if you come to the movie, you're also expected to come to the book club!) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Young Writers Club: Poetry Night
6th-12th graders, join Becky Gibson, award-winning poet and North Carolina Poetry Society’s Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poet for this special workshop and learn how to improve your poetry. Bring 10 copies of a poem you've been working on to share.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
The Boys of Summer Reading Club
This book club meets on the second Monday of the month and discusses books about baseball. Information: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Tuesday Titans Book Club
Join our 5th-8th grade book club for When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. Registration required, please call 704-416-5000 ext. 4.
Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Books and Puppies
Read books about puppies for adults; info: 704-416-6000. Bring puppy to the library. Audience: Adults
Rea Road Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Led by a staff member. Audience: Adults
Mystery Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen. Led by a staff member. Audience: Adults
Reader’s Choice Book Club
This month, join the book club’s celebration of motherhood with a discussion of The Shack by William Young. Audience: Adults
An Evening with Tommy Tomlinson
Join Myers Park Library for a fun evening with the Charlotte Observer’s, Tommy Tomlinson, as he discusses some of his favorite columns. Registration is required. (704) 416-5800. Audience: Adults, Seniors
BC Book Club
Meets the third Thursday of the month. Contact branch for title. Audience: Adults
New Frontiers Book Club
New Frontiers is a science fiction, fantasy, and graphic novel book club that meets at North County Regional Library. Audience: Adults
Scaleybark Book Club
Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. On May 24 we will discuss Little Scarlet by Walter Mosley. Audience: Adults
No Guys Allowed: A Book Club for Girls
This month we will read Emily the Strange: The Lost Days by Rob Reger and Jessica Gruner. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Murder By the Book
This month we'll discuss The Last Child, by John Hart. Murder by the Book is a book club for mystery lovers, and it meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:15. Information: (704)416-5431 Audience: Adults
Myers Park Readers Book Club
Discussion of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Audience: Adults
Wandering Book Club
Read and discuss The Skating Rink, by Roberto Bolano. This book club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Information: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Mountain Island Lake Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. Led by a library staff member. Audience: Adults
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 Audience: Teens (12-18)
Foundation Directory Online Basics
Learn how to effectively use the Foundation Directory Online to find potential funders for your nonprofit. Please phone 704-416-0101 or email ltowery@plcmc.org to register. Audience: Adults
Census Questionnaire Assistance Center
Help is here to assist you in completing your Census form. Audience: Adults
SCORE counseling
SCORE® provides free Individual Counseling Sessions to
Business Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs at the Main Library every Tuesday and the 2nd/4th Mondays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Appointments are recommended. Please contact the Charlotte SCORE® at 704-344-6576 or charlottescore47@carolina.rr.com for an appointment.
Audience: Adults
Wednesday Workshop: Make Cents with Seth
Join Seth in his financial series this month as we will be discussing how to apply for loans. Audience: Teens (12-18)
University City Coupon Clippers Club
Save money through clipping coupons. Come and bring your own coupons to clip and swap as well as learn and share money saving tips. Newcomers and experts are welcome! The UC Coupon Clippers Club meets the first Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Audience: Adults
Business Plan Basics
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This seminar will provide a good overview and a basic understanding of a business plan. Registration required: (704) 330-4223 Audience: Adults
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics. Audience: Adults
Introduction to applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Status
Are you in the process of applying for nonprofit 501-C3 Tax Exempt Status with the IRS? Do you feel like you are 'lost in a maze' when you read the application? The presenter will review the IRS 1023 application line-by-line to help you maneuver through the application maze. Audience: Adults
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Introduction to Fundraising Planning will help nonprofits set priorities, increase board involvement, assist in diversifying nonprofit fundraising vehicles, and limit crisis fundraising.
Audience: Adults
Taxes and Record Keeping
The day-to-day tasks of running a small business can easily prevent time for “keeping the books.” Learn about tax
responsibilities, record keeping and filing requirements, and ease the
time spent filing tax reports. Audience: Adults
The Path To Homeownership
A representative from the non-profit group The Housing Partnership of Charlotte will be on hand to discuss the steps toward obtaining a home. Information about financial assistance and grants will be presented. Audience: Adults
Start Your Business Now
Increase the odds of your business being successful. Learn the key aspects of marketing, sources of financing and legal issues. Sponsored by the Small Business Center Network. Registration: (704)330-4223.
Audience: Adults
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Learn how to get started using Foundation Directory Online to find potential funders for your nonprofit. Audience: Adults
Choosing Your Legal Structure
Know the right questions to ask when choosing a legal structure and understand the benefits and disadvantages for your business.
Sponsored by the Small Business Center Network. Registration: (704)330-4223. Audience: Adults
What is Work Now? Using Technology to Create the Career of Your Dreams
Whether you are a displaced professional, someone whose current job leaves you feeling cold, or an entrepreneur looking for a second gig, you can use technology to help craft a winning work strategy and a lifestyle to suit where you are right now. Audience: Adults
Business Plan Basics
Understand the components of a typical business plan: how marketing, operations and finance are interrelated and more. Sponsored by the Small Business Center Network. Registration: (704)330-4223.
Audience: Adults
Kid Lit for Adults
Enjoy an informal book discussion of quality literature by Jon Agee. Welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books. Registration required: 704-416-6600 Option 2 Audience: Adults
Kid Lit for Adults
Enjoy an informal book discussion of quality literature by Sarah Stewart and David Small. Welcome teachers, parents, media specialists, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books. Registration required:704-416-6600,x2. Audience: Adults
Operation College Launch: Accepted...Now What?
Congrats! Now that you've been accepted to the school of your choice, it's time to start preparing for your first year. Wondering what necessities you should be saving for or what expenses can wait? Join us for a discussion of smart ways to plan for your first semester of college. Audience: Teens (12-18), Adults
Excel Basics
Learn to enter and edit data and the basic skills needed to write simple spreadsheet formulas using Microsoft Excel. Intended for adults with no prior Excel experience, but basic keyboard and mouse skills required. Audience: Adults
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. It is strongly recommended that you take Word Basics before taking this class. To register, call 704-416-6000, option 4. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a document in Microsoft Word. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is Required.
Audience: Adults
Computer Basics Part II
Get hands-on practice using a computer, keyboard and mouse in this class for beginners. This is the second of a two-part series.
Audience: Adults
Powerpoint Basics
Create, edit and save a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint. Basic computer skills required. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit, print, and save a document in Microsoft Word. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration required: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Computer Basics in Spanish / Curso de computación en español
Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include: computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Audience: Adults
E-mail Basics
Learn how to set up an e-mail account with a free service and also learn how to send, receive and manage an e-mail account. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
Learn to explore the Web using the Internet Explorer. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate and print from a Web site and will demonstrate some basicc techniques for finding information on the Internet. Audience: Adults
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. This class is designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no word processing experience. Space is limited. Registration required. Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. For adults with some computer experience, but little or no previous word processing experience. Call to register, 704-416-6000, option 4. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Email Basics
This class will cover how to read, create, and send email, pictures, and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Webkinz
Enter Webkinz World, a great place to learn and play! (Grades 1-5) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
PowerPoint Basics
Slide shows aren’t just for putting people to sleep any more. Come learn how to create a presentation that will keep them awake!
Intended for adults with no prior PowerPoint experience, but basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Audience: Adults
Internet I - The Basics
This workshop is for web "newbies." We will define and discuss browsers, go over web addresses, and discuss search engines. You must know how to use a mouse to take this class!
Audience: Adults
Resume Basics
Learn the basics of effective resume building, the differences between resume styles and which best fits your needs. Take home useful handouts to assist you in creating your professional resume. Registration required. Audience: Adults
Are you LinkedIn?
LinkedIn can give you an advantage in your career by helping you make better use of your professional network. Your success as a professional depends upon faster access to insight and resources you can trust. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Social Media for Job Hunters in 2010
Scott Hepburn, social media expert, will discuss ways you can develop a more progressive, up-to-date job search strategy. Audience: Adults
Digital Scrapbooking with PowerPoint
In this class, we will use PowerPoint to create computer-generated scrapbook pages. Bring your imagination and a few of your own digital photograghs. Requires some knowledge of PowerPoint. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Email Basics
Email is the 21st century way to keep in touch with family and friends. This class will cover how to read, create, and send email, pictures, and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Audience: Adults
Powerpoint Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Need to be comfortable using a computer. Registration is required - call 704-416-5200 to sign up. Audience: Adults
Word Basics Part I
Learn how to create, edit, and save a Word 2007 document. This is the first of a two-part series. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience.
Audience: Adults
Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
Resume Workshop
The basic overview of how to write a resume. We'll use templates in MS Word to illustrate style and outline. Class time will include time for students to work on their resume. No registration required. Audience: Adults
Computer classes
Basic Computer instruction Audience: Adults
Job Searching Online
Learn about online resources for finding company information, writing resumes, online applications and more to help you land the job you want. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
It's a Small World After All
Meet three Sudanese peace activists in Small Worlds and find out what youth around the world are doing to help those in Sudan. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Create a Business Website
Do you have a business or are you thinking of starting one? This intermediate-level workshop is designed to help you create a website for your business - for free!
Audience: Adults
Advanced Excel
This class will discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel. Registration required.
Audience: Adults
Robotics
Explore robotics - LEGO style! Try to build a hand-powered car, and see what a remote Cam Bot can do. No registration is required. This is a drop-in event. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
PowerPoint Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. This class is for adults who have mastered the basic computer skills. Audience: Adults
Tech Central Presents: Rock Band Online Tournament
Join other teens as we compete against a library in Detroit, Michigan and become true rocking champs! Audience: Teens (12-18)
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. Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft Word. Registration required. Audience: Adults
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. This class is designed for adults who have basic computer skills. It is strongly recommended that you take Word Basics before taking this class. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
PowerPoint Basics
How to create, edit and save a PowerPoint presentation. Class is for adults with limited or no experience using PowerPoint. No registration required. No additional materials required. Audience: Adults
Googling - Everybody's Doing It
Learn how to improve your skills using Google to search for text, images, or topics on the Internet. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet II - Touring the Internet
Take a high speed tour of the Internet. We'll cover as many sites as we can on the topics that are of interest to you. Bring your ideas and let the exploration begin. Audience: Adults
Create a Blog
Blogs are great ways to express yourself or keep up with family and friends. Learn how to create your own blog through the Blogger website. Need to be familiar with using the Internet. Registration is required, call 704-416-5200 to sign up. Audience: Adults
Advanced Internet
More about what the internet can do for you. Class focuses on identifying and using RSS feeds, Clearing questions about Social Media and using the 'net as a phonebook. A Yahoo or Gmail email account is not required, but helpful. No registration. Audience: Adults
Tech Central Presents
Experience a variety of technology based activities and presentations. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Excel Basics (2007)
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft’s Excel 2007. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word would also be helpful.
Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts and learn the basics of using a computer, a keyboard, and a mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Twitter Basics
Learn the basics of using Twitter, a free social networking and micro-blogging service. Previous experience with the Internet and email is required. Registration required: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts, and learn the basics of using a computer, keyboard, and mouse in this class for adults with little of no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
Learn how to explore the web using Internet Explorer. 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
What is Work now? Why Gigs are the New Jobs
In this introductory series, attendees will discover the new trend of how to use technology to find gigs or projects to work. Focus will be on how to use online tools to assess your strengths and how to market yourself online. Audience: Adults
Digital Photography
This workshop will help you make better use of your digital camera. We’ll explore the basic components of a camera, photo composition, uploading pictures to the computer, the essentials of photo editing, printing and online sharing of photos. Bring your camera, the instruction manual and all cables to class. When you call to register, be sure to tell staff the model and make of your camera. Registration Required: (704) 416-0500
Audience: Adults
Online Job Searching
Learn about online resources for finding company information, writing resumes, filing online applications, and doing more to help yourself land the job you want. Registration required: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Job Searching on the Internet
Explore the various ways to search for and apply for jobs online. Learn to complete an online job application and upload a resume to a website. Bring a resume saved digitally (on disk or in e-mail). Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
This class covers the basics of navigating around the internet. Knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard is necessary. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
E-mail Basics
Learn how to set up an e-mail account with a free service an also learn how to send, receive, and manage an e-mail account. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous Internet experience. Space is limited. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Texting While Driving - Know the Facts
Learn about and discuss the issue of texting while driving. Presented by the the University of North Carolina's Distracted Driving Task Force. Audience: Teens (12-18), Family/Youth & Caregivers
PowerPoint 2007 Basics
Learn to create, edit, and add transition and animation to a PowerPoint 2007 presentation in this class for adults who have mastered basic computer and word processing skills. Audience: Adults
Tapping into technology tools to market your experience and land gigs
In Part Two of this three-part series, attendees will discover how to find gigs by marketing and branding their professional experience using websites, blogs and email marketing. Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and 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
Online Music
Explore some of the best websites for music lovers. This class will teach you how to find and listen to your favorite music. Prerequisites: Internet Basics and an active email address. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Creating a Resume
In this course you will learn how to create a professional resume. We will cover how to correctly format and phrase the information in your resume. Also, we will discuss common do's and don'ts of resume writing. For this class it is recommended that you bring any past resumes you have written and your job/education history. Attendees will have a chance to work on their resumes in class with one-on-one help from the instructor. Registration Required: (704) 416-0500
Audience: Adults
Email Basics
An introduction to email for those who do not already have an email account. Learn to send emails, attach files and manage your account. Registration is required. Space is limited. Audience: Adults
Using Social Media and real-life networking to uncover the hidden gig market
Part Three of this three-part series teaches job seekers how to use established and emerging social media technology platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to create conversations with those that can hire them and find gigs. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
This class covers the basics of navigating around the internet. Knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard is necessary. Audience: Adults
Advanced Web Searching
Learn how to better search the Internet. Pre-requisite: Internet Basics. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Texting While Driving – Know the Facts
Learn about and discuss the issue of texting while driving. Presented by the the University of North Carolina's Distracted Driving Task Force. Audience: Teens (12-18), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Twitter for the Curious
What can you say in 140 characters or less? Whatever it is, say it on Twitter. Find out what Twitter is and how you can use it to find information, share information, find a job, and keep up with friends, family, celebrities, and total strangers! Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate and print from 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 with little or no previous Internet experience. To register, call 704-416-6000, opt. 4. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Googling - Everybody's Doing It
Learn how to improve your skills using Google to search for text, images, or topics on the Internet. To register, call 70-416-6000, option 4 or register online. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts, and learn the basics of using a computer in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults, Seniors
LinkedIn
Join us in the auditorium for a special workshop on setting up a LinkedIn profile to attract potential employers and to stay on top of the job market. Registration required: 704-416-5431 Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts while learning the basics of using a computer, keyboard, and mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Registration required: 704-416-5431 Audience: Adults
Excel II
After a review of Excel basics, we'll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet Basics
Surf the Web. The class will teach you to access, navigate, and print a website. It also covers techniques for finding information on the Internet. This is for adults with little or no Internet experience. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Create a Resume
Correctly format and phrase your resume to make it more professional. Bring previous resumes and your job/education history. You will work on your resume in class with one-on-one help from the instructor. Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 07. Designed for adults with some computer experience, but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 2007. This class is designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. To register, call 704-614-6000, op.4 or register online. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Job Searching Online
Learn how to find and apply for jobs on the Web, as well as locate additional job searching help. Requires familiarity with the Internet. Audience: Adults
Email Basics
Learn how to read, create and send email, pictures and other files using one of the f email providers. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
What to Do with Your New Laptop
Bring your laptop to the library and get your questions answered. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Using Your Laptop
Bring your laptop to the library and get your questions answered. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Excel Basics
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Power Point Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft Power Point. This class is designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. We strongly recommend you take Word Basics before taking this class. Requires experience with a computer, mouse and Windows. To register, call 704-416-6000, option 4. Audience: Adults, Seniors
What's New in Word 2007
A brief introduction to the new look and feel of Word 2007. Only for adults with prior experience with Microsoft Word. Audience: Adults
Exploring Careers at the Library
The program will be an introduction to the new Gale database called Career Transitions. Learn to create a professional interest profile and more. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Introduction to Office 2007
Take a tour of the new Microsoft Office 2007 software. The class will familiarize you with the new features, teach you where to find tools, and show you how to customize the Ribbon. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
PowerPoint Basics
Create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. It is strongly recommended that you take Word Basics before taking this class. Audience: Adults
What's New in Excel 2007
A brief introduction to the new look and feel of Excel 2007. Only for adults with prior experience with Microsoft Excel. Audience: Adults
Google: Beyond the Simple Search
Learn how to improve your skills using Google to search for text, images, or topics on the Internet. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
What's New in PowerPoint 2007
A brief introduction to the new look and feel of PowerPoint 2007. Only for adults with prior experience with Microsoft PowerPoint. Audience: Adults
Photo Sharing with Flickr
Learn how to use Flickr, a free photo sharing and management website owned by Yahoo!. Bring your own photos on a CD or flash drive if you want to get started creating your own Flickr photo fun. Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts, and learn the basics of using a computer, keyboard, and mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Registration required: (704)416-5431 Audience: Adults
Online Job Searching
Learn about resources for finding company information, writing resumes, placing online applications, and doing more to help you land the job you want. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
PowerPoint 2007 Basics
Get a basic overview of this presentation tool. You will learn how to make your own PowerPoint slideshow. Prerequisite: Word Basics. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Word Basics Part II
After a review of Word basics, we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and page layout, adding headers/footers and other features of Word 2007. Familiarity with Word helpful. Registration required. Call 704-416-6000, option 4 to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Email Basics
Learn how to read, create and send email, pictures and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Resume Basics
Need to create a resume? In this class you will create a basic resume and learn tips and tricks to help you get hired! Please bring information on your previous employment. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Workshop Wednesday: Delicious Dish: Lean & Green
Come to the Loft and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day along with National Nutrition Month as we make healthy green dishes. Audience: Teens (12-18)
P.L.A.N.T. Composting Workshop
A 4-hr. hands-on organic yardcare workshop for homeowners. Topics: backyard home composting, soil stewardship, toxicity reduction, grass cycling and naturescaping. $10. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Plant Selections and Ideas for a Children’s Garden
Gain ideas for developing a Children’s Garden, using plants that are weird, smelly or just fancy. Includes informational handout about plants, complete with recommended growing conditions, and another on Gardening with Children. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Adults
Worm Composting
Parents and School Age Children - Come and learn together how to make a composting bin to create rich garden compost. We will also read wormy books and play wormy games. For more info: 704-416-4400. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Storm Water Run-Off
Concerned for the quality of our ground water? City of Charlotte wants you to know how we can all help. Audience: Adults
Going Green
It's not easy being green, but we can join together to make it happen. City of Charlotte will tell us how. Audience: Adults
Trash to Treasure: Recycled Crafts
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a craft made with things you'll find in your house. For ages 6 to 10. Info: 704-416-6400. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Earth Day Party
Celebrate the Earth!! Join the children's team as we learn about planting flowers that not only look pretty but help the environment too! Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
AMIGOS TUTORING
Amigos, a group of high school and university students, offers weekly tutorial sessions to English as a Second Language children and to English speaking children.
Amigos de la biblioteca es un programa que ofrece ayuda con las tareas y la lectura a los niños de primaria que necesiten ayuda con las obligaciones escolares. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Crossroads Café: English as a Second Language
For speakers of any language who want improve their English, Conducted by CPCC instructors. Includes video & instruction books that you may borrow. Bring pencils/paper. Free. Registration required 704-330-6172 or http://www.cpcc.edu/esl Audience: Adults
PTA Parent meeting
Planning Graduation and recital Audience: Adults
Amigos
A free tutoring program for school age children. High school students offer weekly tutorial sessions for children that need homework help. Every Thursday 4:30 pm. Un grupo de estudiantes de secundaria, ofrece sesiones semanales de tutoria, cada jueves a las 4:30 pm. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
CMS-Partners at Lee Focus Group
Community meeting on behalf of CMS Audience: Adults
In ASL-Lectures in American Sign Language
Carolina Association for the Deaf present a series of lectures in American Sign Language on topics of interest. In March "Libraries", with a retired librarian from Gallaudet. Audience: Adults
The English Cafe
A special class where you improve your English conversational skills while learning about America’s culture and history. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information. Audience: Adults
Spanish Now!
Learn Spanish using the Barron's method for listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Fridays, 5-5:45 p.m. Open to basic and intermediate learners. Info: Adriana Garcia McCormack, bruandadi@hotmail.com
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18), Teens (12-18)
International Masons and Order of Eastern Star
Community Involvement and Community Service planning event Audience: Adults
Study Zone Sunday
Join us for our newest Loft offering: Study Zone Sunday. Spread out and get some school work done, study for tests, work on group projects, get homework help or free online tutoring. Basic school supplies and snacks are provided. Teens 12-18 only. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Test Prep: GRE
Are you preparing for a standardized test? The library has a free resource for preparing for many tests such as the SAT, GRE and GMAT. 3/15 SAT, 3/22 GRE and 3/29 GMAT will be introduced. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Operation College Launch: Picking a Major
Wondering what you'll study in college? Wondering what steps to take to ensure you land your dream job? Join us as we explore different majors, as well as the benefits of being a double major or taking on a minor. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Test Prep: GMAT
Are you preparing for a standardized test? The library has a free resource for preparing for many tests such as the SAT, GRE and GMAT. 3/15 SAT, 3/22 GRE and 3/29 GMAT will be introduced. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Sorority Committee Meeting Audience: Adults
Gaming with a Purpose
Have fun using the Geomaps. Info:704 416-3200
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Operation College Launch: SAT Essay Workshop
Stressed about the SAT? Led by a Kaplan Test Prep instructor, this workshop is designed to give students the experience of writing a 25-minute essay under timed conditions, as well as introduce students to effective essay writing strategies. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Operation College Launch: Accepted...Now What?
Congrats! Now that you've been accepted to the school of your choice, it's time to start preparing for your first year. Wondering what necessities you should be saving for or what expenses can wait? Join us for a discussion of smart ways to plan for your first semester of college. Audience: Teens (12-18)
In ASL-Lectures in American Sign Language
Carolina Association for the Deaf present a lecture series in American Sign Language on topics of interest. Audience: Seniors
LinkedIn
Join us in the auditorium for a special workshop on setting up a LinkedIn profile to attract potential employers and to stay on top of the job market. Registration required: 704-416-5431 Audience: Adults
Reaching Out To and Serving Latinos
During this seminar, particpants will understand and gain knowledge about the causes and consequences of immigration, communication across cultures, issues and implications of Latino culture and legal issues and useful resources. Audience: Adults
Steele Creek Connections that Count/ Conexiones que Cuentan
A Spanish/Bilingual storytime on Tuesdays at 11:30 am for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Una hora de cuentos en Español/Bilingüe cada martes a las 11:30 am para familias con niños recien nacidos a 5 años. Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Toddlers (1-3), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Connections that Count/Conexiones que Cuentan
A Spanish/Bilingual storytime on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Una hora de cuentos en Español/Bilingüe cada lunes a las 4:30 pm para familias con niños recien nacidos a 5 años. Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Toddlers (1-3), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Buenas Noches - Bilingual Stories by PlaySpanish
An evening of bilingual stories told by one of the founders of the PlaySpanish group. PlaySpanish is a program designed to introduce children (and families) to the Spanish language and culture. Registration required, call 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Pre-school (3-5)
Computer Basics in Spanish / Curso de computación en español
Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include: computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Audience: Adults
Spanish For Kids
Join Ms Rubi to learn simple Spanish with music, activities, and games! Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Toddlers (1-3), Babies (0-1)
Connections that Count/Conexiones que Cuentan
A Spanish/Bilingual storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 am for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Una hora de cuentos en Español/Bilingüe cada jueves a las 10:30 am para familias con niños recien nacidos a 5 años. Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Toddlers (1-3), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años. Cada jueves a las 4:45 pm. A Spanish language storytime for children ages 0-5 years. Each Thursday at 4:45 pm Audience: Babies (0-1), Toddlers (1-3), Pre-school (3-5)
Spanish Now!
Learn Spanish using the Barron's method for listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Fridays, 5-5:45 p.m. Open to basic and intermediate learners. Info: Adriana Garcia McCormack, bruandadi@hotmail.com
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18), Teens (12-18)
Connections that Count / Conexiones que Cuentan
A Spanish/Bilingual storytime on Saturdays at 12:00 PM for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Una hora de cuentos en Español/Bilingüe todos los sábados a las 12:00 PM para familias con niños recién nacidos a 5 años. Audience: Babies (0-1), Toddlers (1-3), Pre-school (3-5)
Sugar Creek Connections that Count/ Conexiones que Cuentan
A Spanish/Bilingual storytime on Mondays at 10:15 am for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Una hora de cuentos en Español/Bilingüe, cada lunes a las 10:15 am para familias con niños recien nacidos a 5 años. Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Toddlers (1-3), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Buenas Noches - Bilingual Stories by PlaySpanish
An evening of bilingual stories told by one of the founders of the PlaySpanish group. PlaySpanish is a program designed to introduce children (and families) to the Spanish language and culture. Registration required, call 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Pre-school (3-5)
Global Cafe English Conversation Club
Do you want to improve your English? Do you enjoy learning about different cultures? Please join us for coffee and conversation in a fun, informal setting. For more information, contact Staci at sfalkowitz@plcmc.org or 704-416-6600 x4. Audience: Adults
AMIGOS TUTORING
Amigos, a group of high school and university students, offers weekly tutorial sessions to English as a Second Language children and to English speaking children.
Amigos de la biblioteca es un programa que ofrece ayuda con las tareas y la lectura a los niños de primaria que necesiten ayuda con las obligaciones escolares. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
ESL
For K-5th graders, this program is designed to increase English fluency for non-native speakers through books in a fun environment. Registration for November-April begins 10/28/2009. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Crossroads Cafe
Free. CPCC instructors assist speakers of any
language who want to improve their English. Bring pencils/paper. You may register at any class session. For information, please call 704-330-6172 or visit http://www.cpcc.edu/esl/distance-learning Audience: Adults
English as a Second Language
Are you learning English? Join this group to learn and practice with a certified ESL instructor. This group meets on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Audience: Adults
English as a Second Language
Are you learning English? Join this group to learn and practice with a certified ESL instructor. The group meets on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Audience: Adults
Nature of Mecklenburg County photography exhibit
You are invited to view the Nature of Mecklenburg County Photography Contest and Exhibition. Check out http://www.pbase.com/debrown for a sneak preview. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Adults
Picturing America Exhibit
Take a tour through American history and culture with this collection of photos, drawing, and paintings. Download an audiotour or check one out at the second floor. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Adults
My House, Your House
ImaginOn is taking visitors on a journey into the homes of people around the world, through a travelling exhibition created by the Children’s Museum of Memphis. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
My House, Your House, Our House!
Daily activities complement the themes of the My House, Your House exhibition. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11)
Dogwood Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America "Wee Care" Exhibit
The Dogwood Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America will be exhibiting smocked infant gowns to promote their "Wee Care" project. The guild provides gowns to local hospitals for premature & critically ill newborns to support grieving parents. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
South Charlotte Middle School Student Art
South Charlotte Middle School will display a variety of student art in the library's entry foyer. The exhibit will be coordinated by instructor David Theissen and will run through April 30. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Junior Classical League Student Art
The Junior Classical League, a group of area student classical studies scholars, will exhibit a variety of art in the library's entry foyer through May 31. Sherri Madden will coordinate the exhibit. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Ardrey Kell High School Student Art
Ardrey Kell High School will exhibit a variety of student art in the library's entry foyer. The exhibit will run through June 30th and will be coordinated by Pamela Wittfeld, Department Chair Visual and Performing Arts. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Generation Engage Movie Night
Discuss hot topics after watching a movie that focuses on various issues facing Millennial and late Gen X generations in today's political world. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Movie Madness
Come watch a G rated movie, perfect families of all ages. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Slam Dunk Fun Flick Friday's
Glory Road: The film is based on a true story of events leading to the 1966 NCAA Men's Division 1 Basketball Championship, in which the late Don Haskins, head coach of the Texas Western College, led a team with an all black starting line-up, a first Audience: Teens (12-18)
Movie Day
Come out and join us for an afternoon treat! We'll bring the popcorn and the movie and you bring the smiles. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Slam Dunk Fun Flick Friday's
More than a Game: This documentary follows NBA star Lebron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and Jame's journey to fame... Audience: Teens (12-18)
Elephan Tales
Teenage Zef AND Little Brother, Tutu are two happy elephant.Now these two carefree brothers must summon their courage and do whatever it takes to rescue their family. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Late Hitchcock, Fake Hitchcock-HIGH ANXIETY (1977)
HIGH ANXIETY (1977)
Directed by Mel Brooks
Starring Mel Brooks and Madelien Kahn
94 minutes Audience: Adults
Movie Make & Take
Come enjoy a themed, family-friendly movie and craft. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Friday Flick
Join us in viewing Disney's Robin Hood, complete with popcorn! Families welcome. Registration required. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Lunch & a Movie
School's out, so it's Lunch & a movie day! Bring your lunch and watch Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
Rated PG
90 minutes Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Spring Break Spectacular: Family Movie
Come to Cornelius and watch a PG movie during the CMS Spring Break. Different activities daily.
Monday - a film for the family
Tuesday - board games for all ages
Wednesday - crafts for ages 10-14
Thursday - E for Everyone games on the Wii Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Mad Hatters Tea Party
Enjoy a spot of tea and fun activities in Wonderland. We will also show Disney's "Alice in Wonderland." Grades K-5. Registration required. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Lunch & a Movie
School's out so it's Lunch and a Movie day! Bring your lunch and watch Up.
Rated PG
96 minutes Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Teen Afternoon Movie: Transformers(PG-13)
Help us celebrate spring break with an afternoon movie and snacks!
Movie rated PG-13, 143 minutes: teens ages 13-18 only. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Movie
Join us for teen movie. Audience: Teens (12-18)
The Ugly Dachshund
The movie is about a great dane pup named Brutus, who thinks of imself as a dachshund and whose identity confusion causes a serious of humorus crises.
93 min. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Anime Addicts - NCO
Who loves anime? WE DO! Come and hang out with your fellow anime addicts and preview anime before it gets released to the public! Anime Addicts meets the second Tuesday of every month! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Saturday Cinema
Join us for a showing of the film adaptation of Dick King-Smith's classic story, The Water Horse. The film is rated PG and has a showing time of 111 minutes. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Movie on a Monday
Come relax and watch a movie with us! There will be snacks and refreshments! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Friday Flick
Join us for a special viewing of the Oscar nominated movie, "Up!" Please note this movie is rated PG. Registration required. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Boys' Movie and Book Club
We'll watch a movie and get books for the book club after the movie. Check out the book and meet 3 weeks later to talk about that book. We'll post the movie and books soon. (PS-if you come to the movie, you're also expected to come to the book club!) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Family Film
For the whole family, no food or drink in theatre, no ticket needed but, call to register
704-973-2707 Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Generation Engage Movie Night
Discuss hot topics after watching a movie that focuses on various issues facing the Millennial and late Gen X generations in today's political world. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
CML Summer Film Series
TBD Audience: Adults
Summer Movies at Mountain Island: Bolt
Children of all ages are welcome to join us at Mountain Island for popcorn and a movie. We will be showing Bolt, the story of a spoiled German shepherd who is the star of his own televison show. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Pre-school (3-5)
Summer Movies at Mountain Island: Monsters vs Aliens
Children of all ages are welcome to join us at Mountain Island for popcorn and a movie. We will be showing Monsters vs Aliens. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Pre-school (3-5)
TAG (Teens and Gaming)
Calling all teens. Put your game face on. Come in and play video games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Giant Chess
Check mate! Join us for an exciting afternoon of chess with extra-large pieces. For teens 12-18 only. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Stump the Staff: March Madness Basketball Shoot-Out
Score and win big at our Basketball Shoot-Out. Compete in the March Madness Bracket Contest; winners will be notified after the NCAA tournament ends. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Family Gaming Night
Wild about Wii Sports? Crazy for guitar hero? Join us at North County Regional Library for an evening of family friendly video games with something for all ages. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Workshop Wednesday: Press Your Luck
Rely on luck (and basic trivia knowledge) to either win or loose in this video game! Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Get Your Game On
The first three Thursdays of the month are all about teen gaming. Video games, board games, mysteries and more! Stop by the branch for more info or to suggest a game. Feel free to bring your favorite for everybody to play. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Chess Corner
Do you like to play chess or want to learn? Swing by the Children's Department to improve your skills by playing "skittles", a casual game of chess, with others. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Magic the Gathering
Play the popular card game with other teens. Don't know how to play it? Come in and learn! Audience: Teens (12-18)
MTI Teens: Teen Gaming, Nintendo Wii
Teens are invited to an open gaming session with the Nintendo Wii and assorted board games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Stump the Staff: Trivial Pursuit
Challenge ImaginOn Staff by answering old and new trivia questions. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Teen Meet
Take a break and enjoy games, a movie or a book discussion. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Word Search Tournament
6th-12th graders are invited to participate in a word search tournament. The winner will be rewarded. Information: Call 704-416-6600, option #4. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Family Gaming: Wii Sports
Gather friends and family together for a morning of gaming with the Nintendo Wii. Challenge other players to a friendly game of tennis, a boxing match, or bowling. Wii Sports is rated E for everyone, so all age groups are welcome. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
All Day Gamers Unite: Super Mario Bros
The Brothers are back on Wii and need your help to save the Princess. Here We Go! Audience: Teens (12-18)
MTI Teens: Get Tech with a Flip
Teens will create videos with Flip Video Cameras and upload their creations to YouTube. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Stump the Staff: Jeopardy
Celebrate the 46th anniversary of the premiere of the hit TV show Jeopardy. Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Gaming with a Purpose
Have fun using the Geomaps. Info:704 416-3200
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Get Your Game On - April Fools' edition
Celebrate April Fools' Day and the last day of the CMS quarter with games that stretch your brain and prove that you're no fool! Play individual games like Apples to Apples or team up for Catch Phrase, enjoy logic puzzles and riddles, and more! Audience: Teens (12-18)
Open Chess
Learn to play chess or improve your skills by playing against others. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Online Gaming with Other Libraries
Join your friends in playing the Detroit Public Library with Rock Band 2. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Spring Break Spectacular: Get Unplugged
Come to Cornelius and enjoy board games & cards for all ages and interests. Different activities daily.
Monday - a film for the family
Tuesday - board games for all ages
Wednesday - crafts for ages 10-14
Thursday - E for Everyone games on the Wii Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Lego, Robotics & You
Design and build your own robot. Use Lego Mindstorm parts to create a contraption to conquer the world or at least move around at your command. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Scrabble Tournament
6th-12th graders are invited to join our scrabble tournament. Prizes will be awarded. Information: Call 704-416-6600, option #4. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Spring Break Spectacular: Tween Crafts
Are you 10-14 years old? Come craft something at Cornelius over spring break. Different activities daily.
Monday - a film for the family
Tuesday - board games for all ages
Wednesday - crafts for ages 10-14
Thursday - E for Everyone games on the Wii Audience: Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Spring Break Spectacular: Wii Got Game
On the last day of Spring Break Spectacular at the Cornelius branch, we'll have a variety of Wii games rated E for Everyone. Come on by and teach a family member or challenge your friends as you show off your skills with the wiimote. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Get Your Game On - Spring Break edition
Enjoy the CMS Spring Break with even more video games at Cornelius. Strut your stuff with Guitar Hero 2 & Guitar Hero 3 on the PS2. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Online Gaming with Other Libraries
Super Smash Brothers Brawl FTW! ImaginOn vs. Detroit Public Library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Gaming
Xbox and Wii open play for teens. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Game Day
Let play Board games.We will compete for fun prizes. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Teen Anime Fest
Come and enjoy the festival with other Anime fans. Cosplay, Sushi Bar, and Gaming. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Café (Senior Send-Off)
Come and enjoy board and video games, movies, Open Mic, poetry reading, crafts or just hang out. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Stump the Staff: Trivia Night
Are you smarter than a librarian? Challenge the staff to a game of trivia and find out! Registration required, call 704.416.5000 ext. 4. Audience: Teens (12-18), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Online Gaming with Other Libraries
Join your friends in playing the Detroit Public Library with Mario Kart. Rated E for Everyone. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Marching for Freedom
During the fourht week of March 1965, a determined Dr. King led a Voting Rights March from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. Join us at West Boulevard as we celebrate the footsteps that opened the voting process to every U.S. citizen. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18), Family/Youth & Caregivers
New Earth
Celebrate, explore, and share ways to put the teachings of Eckhart Tolle into daily practice . Please visit http://www.meetup.com/CharlotteforEckhartTolle/about for more information and to register. Audience: Adults
Teen Fitness Challenge
Almost 14 million children in the U.S. between the
ages of 2 and 17 are obese and another 8.6 million are at risk of becoming obese? Join other teens making healthy changes in their lives. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Plant Swap
Need something new to liven up your yard? Divide perennials, or bring cuttings or seeds to trade with other gardeners at the plant swap. Please put plants in plastic containers or bags. Identify each plant with its name and a description or photo. Audience: Adults, Family/Youth & Caregivers
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Come learn the history of St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy some green refreshments! Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
Leprechaun Lore: Irish Folktales
Wear something green and join us for an afternoon of magical folklore from the Emerald Isle. For ages 6 to 12. Info: 704-416-6400. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Job Seekers Networking Club
This club provides those unemployed and actively seeking employment with a place to network with other job seekers and share job searching tips and leads. Meets every Tuesday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Audience: Adults
From Stress to Success: A Support Group for Coping During Job Transition
Join us for an hour to share your experiences and receive support from others like you. Sessions will be facilitated by Tricia Fisher, social work intern. This is a drop-in series; you do not need to register in advance. Audience: Adults
Computer Basics Part II
Get hands-on practice using a computer, keyboard and mouse in this class for beginners. This is the second of a two-part series.
Audience: Adults
Interviewing to Win - So When Do I Start?
Kenya Todd, HR Professional, will help you create a game plan for winning at your next interview. Get tips from an insider. Find out what they are thinking when you respond to a question. Learn how to prepare for that all-important interview. Audience: Adults
Test Prep: GRE
Are you preparing for a standardized test? The library has a free resource for preparing for many tests such as the SAT, GRE and GMAT. 3/15 SAT, 3/22 GRE and 3/29 GMAT will be introduced. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Resume Basics
Learn the basics of effective resume building, the differences between resume styles and which best fits your needs. Take home useful handouts to assist you in creating your professional resume. Registration required. Audience: Adults
Social Media for Job Hunters in 2010
Scott Hepburn, social media expert, will discuss ways you can develop a more progressive, up-to-date job search strategy. Audience: Adults
Word Basics Part I
Learn how to create, edit, and save a Word 2007 document. This is the first of a two-part series. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience.
Audience: Adults
Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
Create a Business Website
Do you have a business or are you thinking of starting one? This intermediate-level workshop is designed to help you create a website for your business - for free!
Audience: Adults
Mock Interviews
Join us for a 30-minute, one-on-one mock interview session with a human resources professional. You’ll be asked some of the most common interview questions and get constructive feedback and tips on how to improve. Sessions are first come-first serve. Audience: Adults
Test Prep: GMAT
Are you preparing for a standardized test? The library has a free resource for preparing for many tests such as the SAT, GRE and GMAT. 3/15 SAT, 3/22 GRE and 3/29 GMAT will be introduced. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Internet II - Touring the Internet
Take a high speed tour of the Internet. We'll cover as many sites as we can on the topics that are of interest to you. Bring your ideas and let the exploration begin. Audience: Adults
Career Transitions
Learn about this new library database that allows you to explore career options, create a simple resume and cover letter, and search for available jobs. You will have the opportunity to create your own account after a brief tour of the database. Audience: Adults
Excel Basics (2007)
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft’s Excel 2007. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word would also be helpful.
Audience: Adults
How to Write a Cover Letter
We’ll look at cover letter strategies, examples and tips, and learn how to format your cover letter in Word or in e-mail. Audience: Adults
What is Work now? Why Gigs are the New Jobs
In this introductory series, attendees will discover the new trend of how to use technology to find gigs or projects to work. Focus will be on how to use online tools to assess your strengths and how to market yourself online. Audience: Adults
Create a Winning Resume and Get Interviews!
Barbara Safani, resume expert and author, will present a webinar on how to write a powerful resume that will help you stand out from the crowd. Audience: Adults
Online Job Searching
Learn about online resources for finding company information, writing resumes, filing online applications, and doing more to help yourself land the job you want. Registration required: (704) 416-5431. Audience: Adults
Job Searching on the Internet
Explore the various ways to search for and apply for jobs online. Learn to complete an online job application and upload a resume to a website. Bring a resume saved digitally (on disk or in e-mail). Audience: Adults
Job Searching Online
Explore the various ways to search for and apply for jobs online. Learn to complete an online job application and upload a resume to a website. Audience: Adults
PowerPoint 2007 Basics
Learn to create, edit, and add transition and animation to a PowerPoint 2007 presentation in this class for adults who have mastered basic computer and word processing skills. Audience: Adults
Tapping into technology tools to market your experience and land gigs
In Part Two of this three-part series, attendees will discover how to find gigs by marketing and branding their professional experience using websites, blogs and email marketing. Audience: Adults
Creating a Resume
In this course you will learn how to create a professional resume. We will cover how to correctly format and phrase the information in your resume. Also, we will discuss common do's and don'ts of resume writing. For this class it is recommended that you bring any past resumes you have written and your job/education history. Attendees will have a chance to work on their resumes in class with one-on-one help from the instructor. Registration Required: (704) 416-0500
Audience: Adults
Job Searching Online
Learn about online resources for finding company information, writing resumes, online applications and more to help you land the job you want. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Using Social Media and real-life networking to uncover the hidden gig market
Part Three of this three-part series teaches job seekers how to use established and emerging social media technology platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to create conversations with those that can hire them and find gigs. Audience: Adults
Twitter for the Curious
What can you say in 140 characters or less? Whatever it is, say it on Twitter. Find out what Twitter is and how you can use it to find information, share information, find a job, and keep up with friends, family, celebrities, and total strangers! Audience: Adults
How to Build a Network to Help You Find a Job
Learn strategies and techniques for building a network of friends and acquaintances to help find a job. Attendees will receive a worksheet to help develop a personal plan to reach their networking goals. Audience: Adults
Create a Resume
Correctly format and phrase your resume to make it more professional. Bring previous resumes and your job/education history. You will work on your resume in class with one-on-one help from the instructor. Audience: Adults
What is Work Now? Using Technology to Create the Career of Your Dreams
Whether you are a displaced professional, someone whose current job leaves you feeling cold, or an entrepreneur looking for a second gig, you can use technology to help craft a winning work strategy and a lifestyle to suit where you are right now. Audience: Adults
Online Job Searching
Learn about resources for finding company information, writing resumes, placing online applications, and doing more to help you land the job you want. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Resume Basics
Need to create a resume? In this class you will create a basic resume and learn tips and tricks to help you get hired! Please bring information on your previous employment. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
My House, Your House
ImaginOn is taking visitors on a journey into the homes of people around the world, through a travelling exhibition created by the Children’s Museum of Memphis. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Spanish Conversation Club
Join others in this ongoing conversation club! Practice the Spanish you know and learn more by working with others in a friendly environment. The program is led by long-time volunteers who are fluent. Audience: Adults
The Original Americans
Books, Music and Word Match Self Guided Activity - Native Americans. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Buenas Noches - Bilingual Stories by PlaySpanish
An evening of bilingual stories told by one of the founders of the PlaySpanish group. PlaySpanish is a program designed to introduce children (and families) to the Spanish language and culture. Registration required, call 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Pre-school (3-5)
Global Cafe English Conversation Club
Do you want to improve your English? Do you enjoy learning about different cultures? Please join us for coffee and conversation in a fun, informal setting. For more information, contact Staci at sfalkowitz@plcmc.org or 704-416-6600 x4. Audience: Adults
Leprechaun Lore: Irish Folktales
Wear something green and join us for an afternoon of magical folklore from the Emerald Isle. For ages 6 to 12. Info: 704-416-6400. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Crossroads Café: English as a Second Language
For speakers of any language who want improve their English, Conducted by CPCC instructors. Includes video & instruction books that you may borrow. Bring pencils/paper. Free. Registration required 704-330-6172 or http://www.cpcc.edu/esl Audience: Adults
Spanish For Kids
Join Ms Rubi to learn simple Spanish with music, activities, and games! Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Toddlers (1-3), Babies (0-1)
Spanish for Kids
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information. Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Adults
English as a Second Language
Join us for an informal class in learning English and English conversation. Free. No registration is necessary. Audience: Adults
The English Cafe
A special class where you improve your English conversational skills while learning about America’s culture and history. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information. Audience: Adults
Spanish Now!
Learn Spanish using the Barron's method for listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Fridays, 5-5:45 p.m. Open to basic and intermediate learners. Info: Adriana Garcia McCormack, bruandadi@hotmail.com
Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18), Teens (12-18)
World Family Festival: Music
A hands-on celebration of music across the globe with performers, artists, activities—and more presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and International House. FREE. This project was made possible, in part, with funding by the the Arts and Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Divining America: Religous Intolerance in the Progressive Era
"Progressive Era" America is remembered for rapid urban growth, immigration, and social and economic reform. But many Americans with deep religious commitments responded to the era's cultural changes with intolerance, fear, and sometimes violence. Audience: Adults
It's a Small World After All
Meet three Sudanese peace activists in Small Worlds and find out what youth around the world are doing to help those in Sudan. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Marching for Freedom
During the fourht week of March 1965, a determined Dr. King led a Voting Rights March from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. Join us at West Boulevard as we celebrate the footsteps that opened the voting process to every U.S. citizen. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Divining America: The Combinativity of American Religous Practice
What does American religous practice look like today? This presentation will explore the idea that it resembles a "spiritual marketplace", in which people pick, mix, and combine ideas and practices from a variety of religous and cultural traditions. Audience: Adults
Destination World: Australia
Let's travel to the Land Down Under on your spring break! Join us for Australian food, games, crafts, and more. Grades K-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Divining America: New to Charlotte -- Asian, Islamic, and Hispanic Religions
As Charlotte becomes a global city, ancient faiths are taking hold in new soil. What are the varieties of Buddhism in the Queen City? The Islamic institutions here? The Catholic and Evangelical expressions from across Latin America? Audience: Adults
Your House- My House
People live in all kinds of housing – large, small, portable, floating – the list is long! Your House, My House explores how landscape, climate, resources, culture and lifestyle determine the way a house functions and what it looks like.
Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11)
Multicultural Art
Join us as we create beautiful works of art inspired by styles and techniques from around the world. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
World Family Festival: Art
A hands-on celebration of art across the globe with performers, artists, activities—and more presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and International House. FREE. This project was made possible, in part, with funding by the the Arts and Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Dia de Los Ninos/Dia de los Libros
An annual celebration of children, literacy and cultures. Featured author/illustrator Keiko Kasza. Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
A Children’s World of Play
International House hosts games, music and traditions from around the world. Enjoy Spanish BINGO, traditional Hebrew dances, a dancing Chinese dragon, and stories about faraway places to help children know play is an international language. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Learn How to be a DJ
With These Hands focuses on Disc Jockeying and Digital Music Creation and also teaches practical life skills and professional etiquette. Audience: Teens (12-18)
A Children’s World of Play
International House hosts games, music and traditions from around the world. Enjoy Spanish BINGO, traditional Hebrew dances, a dancing Chinese dragon, and stories about faraway places to help children know play is an international language. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Senior Living Options: Independence at Home
Learn about maintaining your independence in your own home. Get safety tips and an overview of equipment and modifications for your home. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults, Seniors
An Afternoon With Agatha Christie
Come for a fun-filled event about the great British mystery writer, Agatha Christie. Watch the BBC bio-drama "Agatha Christie, A Life In Pictures", then join our book/movie discussion. Take a quiz & win a prize! Refreshments included! Audience: Seniors, Adults
Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention for Seniors
Learn how to prevent identity theft and fraud. This program is for
senior citizens. Audience: Seniors
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Sensory Storytime
Storytime designed for children with autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder/language-delays and for children with disabilities. Info and registration, contact Tricia at 704-416-5004. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Divining America: Religous Intolerance in the Progressive Era
"Progressive Era" America is remembered for rapid urban growth, immigration, and social and economic reform. But many Americans with deep religious commitments responded to the era's cultural changes with intolerance, fear, and sometimes violence. Audience: Adults
Character Counts
Learn how to put your best foot forward and be “the best you can be” through games, books, and FUN! Registration required and begins 2/24. Info and registration: 704-416-5000 option #2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Teen Meet
Take a break and enjoy games, a movie or a book discussion. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Teen Advisory Council
TAC is a group of teens who have the desire to create opportunities for a better world for the youth who live our community. Audience: Teens (12-18)
TAG - Teen Advisory Group
Want better books? More programs? Think the teen area needs a fish tank? Bring your ideas—whatever they are—to Teen Advisory Group meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Divining America: The Combinativity of American Religous Practice
What does American religous practice look like today? This presentation will explore the idea that it resembles a "spiritual marketplace", in which people pick, mix, and combine ideas and practices from a variety of religous and cultural traditions. Audience: Adults
Friday Feature Film: "Up"
Join us in the community room to watch Pixar's "Up", an Oscar award winning film. This fantastic movie is about a 78year old man who sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Bring a blanket as seats are limited. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Dive into Spring with a Luau at the Library
Celebrate CMS’s Spring Break at West Boulevard Library! You are invited to a luau with tasty food, energetic games, souvenir favors and tropical entertainment!
Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11)
Kids Knit
Join us for the first of a series of beginner-level knitting classes. Learn basic knitting and create a dazzling project. Participants are asked to bring size 10 or larger needles and a skein of yarn. (Grades 3-5) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Prom Project
Get ready for Girl Talk’s 8th Annual Prom Project! Teen girls are invited to attend a one-day event where they select a prom dress, shoes and accessories free of charge. Prior to shopping, participants are required to attend an etiquette class that includes tips on fashion, hair and make-up. The class is designed to provide the resources needed to achieve an elegant prom experience. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Divining America: New to Charlotte -- Asian, Islamic, and Hispanic Religions
As Charlotte becomes a global city, ancient faiths are taking hold in new soil. What are the varieties of Buddhism in the Queen City? The Islamic institutions here? The Catholic and Evangelical expressions from across Latin America? Audience: Adults
Dia de los Ninos/Day of the Child (Starring Curious George)
Travel the world and learn more about different countries through their crafts and games. (All ages) Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Grandparent Day
Special Event Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Mosaics
In celebration of National Classics Week, learn more about the art of mosaics and make a bookmark to take home. (Grades K-5) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
My House, Your House
Based on the traveling exhibit now housed at ImaginOn, this afternoon event will take children on a journey into the homes of people around the world. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Traditional Lumbee Indian Storytelling
Join us as Barbara Locklear, Member of the Lumbee Tribe, presents traditional stories of her people. (Grades K-5) Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Dia de Los Ninos/Dia de los Libros
An annual celebration of children, literacy and cultures. Featured author/illustrator Keiko Kasza. Audience: Pre-school (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Senior Expo
Senior Expo Audience: Seniors
Senior Expo
Seniors Citizen Event Audience: Seniors
Senior Expo
Senior Citizens Audience: Seniors
Mother Daughter Tea
Enjoy some quality time around Mother's Day and even make a special craft. Registration required and begins 4/28/2010. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Patron Appreciation Day
The Morrison Library Staff would like to invite all of our library patrons to taste, judge, and enjoy the Morrison Regional Library's Patron Appreciation Day Bake-Off. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Annual May Festival
The annual May Festival is an event that is held every year at
Belmont Center's Public Library. It's a celebration of community
involvement,and also a chance to give back to the community. Audience: Adults, Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
An Evening with Tommy Tomlinson
Join Myers Park Library for a fun evening with the Charlotte Observer’s, Tommy Tomlinson, as he discusses some of his favorite columns. Registration is required. (704) 416-5800. Audience: Adults, Seniors
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Vacation blood drive! Donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Morrison Regional Library. Registration required: (704) 416-5431 Audience: Adults
Make a Splash-Read!
Surf's up at the Carmel Branch! Join us for the first day of summer reading sign up. Enter a drawing to win a Build A Bear. Light refreshments will be served from 9:00 am till noon Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Teen Summer Reading Kickoff
Make Waves at Your Library! Celebrate the start of summer reading with a beach party. Limbo, sand art, henna tattoos and more! Activities planned 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Make a Splash Summer Reading Kick Off Party
It's time to dive into summer reading. Stop by for crafts, puppets and a special show at 11:00 with Fish the Magish! Don't leave with out your summer reading records. For more information call
704-416-5200, Option # 2 Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers | 
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