Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/11/2009 to 11/11/2009.
Puppet Club
Come out and join the after school Puppet Club! We will design the set, create our own puppets, and then put on our very own puppet show!! The club will run November 11, 12, and 13 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5 - 12 yrs old.
Seasonal Make and Takes
'Tis the season to be crafty! Drop in at anytime during the month of December and create your very own holiday craft. Each week will feature a different craft. For more information call 704-416-5630.
Call for performers! Deadline Nov. 13
Performing Artists are needed for the Global Family Story Festival Series starting in January. Artists should be able to set up, create and interact with passing observers who might ask questions.
To apply, please fill out and return the electronic application. Deadline: Friday, November 13. Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Please direct questions to: bmurray@imaginon.org. This opportunity is best suited to groups within the Carolinas.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the electronic application.
The festival will take place on the following dates at ImaginOn: the Joe & Joan Martin Center:
- January 16: Celebrate Asia!
- February 20: Celebrate Latin America!
- March 20: Celebrate Africa!
- April 17: Celebrate Native America!
A Stitch in Time
Take an up-close look at the time-honored art of quilting. Some of the Children's Theatre's sewing experts will demonstrate quilting and discuss how they created the costumes for "Beauty and the Beast." The costumes will also be on display.
GROWING Uptown Activities
Charlotte Trolley hosts free learning activities weekly at ImaginOn,
especially for ages 3-8 starting at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00.
Meet the Author: Mike Thaler
Mike Thaler, author of the classic Black Lagoon Series, is coming to ImaginOn! Enjoy a performance by Mike as he reads, draws, and inspires kids to create. http://www.mikethaler.com/
We're Haying a Good Time
Harvest time will be captured with good books, craft-maing, and play with real hay for K-3rd grade participants. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information.
Kids Club Surprise
Come explore hands on fun. Maybe Art? Maybe Technology? Maybe a Mystery?
Meet the Author: Mike Thaler
Mike Thaler, author of the classic Black Lagoon Series, is coming to ImaginOn! Enjoy a performance by Mike as he reads, draws, and inspires kids to create. http://www.mikethaler.com/
Wednesday Warriors Book Club
Join our 5th-8th grade book club as we read Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson. Registration required, call 704-416-5000 ext. 4.
How to Fund Your Start-Up
This seminar will review the various forms of equity and debt
financing, including conventional bank loans, SBA guaranteed
loans, private loans, venture capital, factored receivables, credit
cards and supplier trade credit.
Operation College Launch: Financial Aid 101
Are you preparing for college? Join expert Steven Abels in a short session on how to get started and how to find the best financial aid resources.
Cross County 4 Youth
Character Presentation
The Civil Rights Challenge
Tune in for your Civil Rights weekly question and find out the answer for the previous week question on West Boulevard’s MySpace page
Excel Basics
Learn to enter and edit data and to write simple spreadsheet formulas using Microsoft Excel. Keyboard and mouse skills required.
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.
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and print a web site; and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous Internet experience.
Registration Required: (704)416-5431.
Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a document in Microsoft Word 2003. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is Required.
Teen Time
School's out, but the library is open! Crafts, music, food and fun.
Workshop Wednesday: Flip Cam Frenzy
What do you see around ImaginOn? Use one of the Flip Cams to shoot a short film that chronicles your experiences. For teens 12-18 only.
Introduction to Facebook
Want to keep in touch with friends and family? Interested in knowing about Facebook but don't know how it works? Join us for an introduction to this widely used social networking service. Requires Internet experience and a current email address.
Clases de computación en español / Spanish Computer Classes
Para principiantes. Los temas abarcados incluyen: conocimiento básico de computadoras, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Llame para registrarse. For beginners. Topics covered include: Computer Basics, Word, Internet and Email.
Excel Basics
Learn to enter and edit data and to write simple spreadsheet formulas using Microsoft Excel. Keyboard and mouse skills required.
How to Design a Great Report
Learn how to create great reports with formatting and creative cover designs. (Grades 4-5.)
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
Operation College Launch: Financial Aid 101
Are you preparing for college? Join expert Steven Abels in a short session on how to get started and how to find the best financial aid resources.
The English Cafe
A special 15-week 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.
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años. Cada jueves a las 4:30 pm. A Spanish language storytime for children ages 0-5 years. Each Thursday at 4:30 pm
Clases de computación en español / Spanish Computer Classes
Para principiantes. Los temas abarcados incluyen: conocimiento básico de computadoras, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Llame para registrarse. For beginners. Topics covered include: Computer Basics, Word, Internet and Email.
Carmel Middle School Student Art
Carmel Middle School will display a variety of student art in the library's entry foyer. The exhibit will be coordinated by instructor Vickie Hickman and will run through December 31.
Saint Matthew School Student Art
Saint Matthew School will display a variety of student art in the library's entry foyer. The exhibit will be coordinated by instructor Sharon Goodan and will run through November 30.
The Nature of Mecklenburg County
You are invited to view the Nature of Mecklenburg County Photography Contest and Exhibition. This exhibit will be on display at the Mountain Island Library from November 6th through December 10th.
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.
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.
Movie Madness
A marvelous movie showing all week long.
Movie Matinee: Monsters vs Aliens
Let's all go to the movies! Join us for a showing of the awesome cartoon Monsters vs Aliens. We'll bring the popcorn!
Anime Club
Program dedicated to increasing the awareness of Japanese animation.
Karaoke for Teens
Come out to sing your favorite songs and have fun with your friends.
Qualifying Rounds for Super Smash Brothers
Each day one winner will be chosen to participate in a tournament on Saturday, November 14 of Super Smash Brothers online against other libraries. 40 libraries throughout the US are involved.
City of Canvas
Items about Camp Greene and WW I are from the donation of local author, Jack Dillard. This exhibit can be seen through 1/31/2010, in the Carnegie Gallery, as well as in the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, 3rd floor of Main Library.
The Civil Rights Challenge
Tune in for your Civil Rights weekly question and find out the answer for the previous week question on West Boulevard’s MySpace page
Manga Club
Do you have a passion for watching anime or reading manga? Join our teens in discussing your favorite manga-related activity. Meet every 3rd Tuesday.
Global Cafe English Conversation Club
Do you want to improve your English? Do you enjoy learning about different cultures? Join us for coffee and conversation in a fun, informal setting. Free and open to all levels.
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
The English Cafe
A special 15-week 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.
Call for performers! Deadline Nov. 13
Performing Artists are needed for the Global Family Story Festival Series starting in January. Artists should be able to set up, create and interact with passing observers who might ask questions.
To apply, please fill out and return the electronic application. Deadline: Friday, November 13. Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Please direct questions to: bmurray@imaginon.org. This opportunity is best suited to groups within the Carolinas.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the electronic application.
The festival will take place on the following dates at ImaginOn: the Joe & Joan Martin Center:
- January 16: Celebrate Asia!
- February 20: Celebrate Latin America!
- March 20: Celebrate Africa!
- April 17: Celebrate Native America!
A Stitch in Time
Take an up-close look at the time-honored art of quilting. Some of the Children's Theatre's sewing experts will demonstrate quilting and discuss how they created the costumes for "Beauty and the Beast." The costumes will also be on display.
Chatty Hattie's Friendship with Michael Jackson
When she was a DJ at Charlotte's WGIV, Chatty Hattie managed musical groups that recorded at her friend Barry Gordy's Motown Studios
in Detroit. There she became friends with the child star,
Michael Jackson. Come hear her memories of Michael.
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años. Cada jueves a las 4:30 pm. A Spanish language storytime for children ages 0-5 years. Each Thursday at 4:30 pm
Terrific Toddlers
A special storytime designed to engage two year olds in stories, songs and more!
Toddler Storytime
A special time for you and your two-year-old to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information.
2-Step Storytime
An interactive program for 2-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Registration required on or after the 25th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.
Baby Boom (Wednesdays)
Join us for 30 minutes of books, bouncing rhymes and rhythm. (Lapsitters to 17 months.)
Boogie Woogie Books
(Age 3-5) Stories, music,rhythm and movement.
Tuesday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
Wonderful Walkers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babies through 23 months who are walking)
Books and Babies
for babies up to 18 months
music, stories, playtime
registration required
Itsy Bitsy Spiders
Storytime for the lively T's. 12 months - 3 years
Music and Movement
Get moving! Join our mostly songs and motion program for children 18-35 months and their caregivers. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Registration for November programs begins 10/28.
Playful Pirates for Preschoolers
This program consist of stories, games and activies designed just
for the 3-5 year old.
Pre School Story Time!
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set.
Pre-School Storytime
COme join us for stories, fun, and games!
Toddler Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 18-36 months. This group meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Info: (704)416-4831.
Toddler Time
A special program for you and your child to enjoy stories, songs, and more. Call 704-416-5800 for further information.
Just For Me Pre-school Storytime
An independent storytime for children ages 3-5 years without parents or siblings under three. Registration required on or after the 25th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.
Preschool Storytime
A special time for you and your preschooler (3-5 years old) to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information.
NO STORYTIME Oct 14-28. Resumes on Nov 4.
Young & Restless (Wednesdays)
Little “movers and shakers” will enjoy their own program of stories, music and rhymes. (Ages 18-23 months.)
Books & Babies
Music, songs and books for babies. Ages: 0-24 months. For more information and to register call: 704-416-3000.
Cuddle Ups
Story time for children 3-16 months.
Family Tales
A fantastic time for families to enjoy books, songs and more. (Ages 2-5)
Howell Day Care
Story Time
Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs, and creative movement for your little ones. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5. Info: 704-416-6400.
Terrific Twos
(Two year olds) Stories, rhymes, song and movement for children and their parents/caregivers.
Wednesday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursday 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Boogie-Woogie Books
High energy movin' and groovin' for preschoolers 3 to 5 years old and their families. Mostly music and motion. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Registration for November programs begins 10/28.
Book Beat
35 minutes of terrific stories and "toe-tapping tunes" for children between 3 and rising kindergarten age. This is a walk-in class that meets Wednesday mornings.
Bouncing Books
Stories in rhyme, songs and movement activities. All ages
Family Fun Time
Stories, music and fun for the whole family!
Preschool Play
Stories, music and crafts for preschoolers and their caregivers. This storytime for children ages 3-5 meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Info: (704)416-4831.
Rompin' and Stompin'
for walkers up to 24 months
stories, music
registration is required
Side-by-Side
An interactive program for 2- and 3-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Registration required on or after the 25th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.
Stories Alive + More
A brand new storytime designed for children with special needs and their families featuring music, stories and props. Please call 704-416-6800 and ask for Jeanenne or Shern to register and learn more about this class.
Two Time (Wednesdays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)
Pre-school Storytime
A time for you and your child to enjoy books, songs, and fun. Call 704-416-5800 for further information.
We're Haying a Good Time
Harvest time will be captured with good books, craft-maing, and play with real hay for K-3rd grade participants. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information.
Book Beat
35 minutes of terrific stories and "toe-tapping tunes" for children between 3 and rising kindergarten age. This is a walk-in class that meets Wednesday afternoons.
Pajama Party!
Pajama Party!
Put on your pajamas and come in for some fun!
Hear great stories and share in some wonderful songs before bedtime. Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m A family program for all.
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