Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/12/2009 to 11/12/2009.
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!
Cards for Heroes
Make a difference and help contribute to a nationwide volunteer effort called Cards for Heroes. Crafters will make handmade cards and send them to volunteers who will distribute the cards to troops and soldiers serving in the military.
Chess Club
Join us for a fun round of Chess!
Picturing America: Art for Children
Learn about Native Americans through art. Guest artist Alex Clark.
Grades K-6. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
Art NewVeau
Art NewVeau is a connection venue facilitated by local artists for aspiring artists. The artists will explore various are mediums.
Rea Road Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. Led by a South County staff member.
Mystery Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Cold in Hand by John Harvey. Led by a library staff member.
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.
Local Author Pat J. Schulz
Join us for a captivating evening as local author Pat J. Schulz reads and discusses her extraordinary life lessons from her autobiography Making Sweet Lemonade. Refreshments provided.
Make Cents with Seth
Learn the basics of budgeting, investing and finance with Loft staff member Seth. You've got questions - he'll help you find the answers! For teens 12-18 only.
Operation College Launch: SAT Prep
Are you preparing for college? Join expert Gerry Kramer in a short session on how to get prepare for and perfect your SAT skills.
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
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and demonstrate 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.
Webkinz World
From one Webkinz owner to another- come and share some tips and tricks you have discovered in Webkinz World!
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, Email and Internet.
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 and e-mail account.
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.
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and demonstrate 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.
Crime Solving with Forensic Science
Is that stuff on CSI true? Check out a few ways forensic scientists analyze crime scenes for clues to solve crimes and secure convictions. We'll look at handwriting analysis & fingerprint recovery with some hands on investigation. For 6th-12th grades
Operation College Launch: SAT Prep
Are you preparing for college? Join expert Gerry Kramer in a short session on how to get prepare for and perfect your SAT skills.
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
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en españo para ninos 0-5 años, cada jueves a las 10:30 am. A Spanish storytelling program for children ages 0-5 years. Each Thursday at 10:30 am.
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, Email and Internet.
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.
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.
Gaming
Wii got game! Do you? Come and find out what we're playing this week.
Spangler's Got Game
Play the game of the day with peers and staff.
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.
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.
Eastway MS
Book Club
Spanish for Children
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. Preschool, ages 3-5 years. No registration; Info: (704) 416-6000.
Spanish for Kids
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information.
English as a Second Language
Join us for an informal class in learning English and English conversation. Free. No registration is necessary.
Crossroads Café: English as a Second Language
For those who know some English, but want to become more fluent. Conducted by CPCC instructors. Includes video and booklets that you may borrow. Bring pencils/paper. Free. Registration required 704-330-6172 or http://www.cpcc.edu/esl
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!
Learn How to Be a DJ Mix Lab - canceled tonight
With These Hands focuses on Disc Jockeying and Digital Music Creation and also teaches practical life skills and professional etiquette. No registration is required for Thursday sessions. Drop in for beginners and advanced.
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!
Young & Restless Storytime
A special time for you and your 13-17 month old child to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Lap Lovers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babes through 23 months who are not walking)
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.
Young & Restless (Thursdays)
Little “movers and shakers” will enjoy their own program of stories, music and rhymes. (Ages 18-23 months.)
Little Bugs
Storytime for the little ones ages 0-24 months.
Mother Goose Is on the Loose
Nursery rhymes come alive through picture books, rhythm and music, fingerplays and flannel board stories. For children ages 18 months through five years. This group meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. No registration required. Info: (704)416-4831.
Pre School Story Time!
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set.
Pre-School Pizzazz
Can you make it to the library this week, but not the next? Then check out Preschool Pizzazz, a sign-in-at-the-door storytime for the first 25 children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
Shake, Rattle & Read
(Birth to age 5)
Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities for mixed ages. Info: 704-416-5630.
Spanish for Children
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. Preschool, ages 3-5 years. No registration; Info: (704) 416-6000.
Toddler Time
for children age
registration required
Cruisers Storytime
A special time for you and your 18-23 month old child to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Lap Lovers
20 minutes of simple rhymes, sharing of books and time to meet and visit with other babies and caregivers. This is a program for pre-walking babies and meets every Thursday at 10:15 a.m.
Proud Preschoolers
Preschoolers, 3-5 years, will enjoy stories, songs, movement and more
during this special program.
Two Time (Thursdays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en españo para ninos 0-5 años, cada jueves a las 10:30 am. A Spanish storytelling program for children ages 0-5 years. Each Thursday at 10:30 am.
Waddlers Story time
Story time for children 17-24 months
Family Fun Time
Stories, music and fun for the whole family!
Pre-School Storytime (Thursdays)
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set. (Ages 3-5.)
Preschool Fun
music, stories
registration is not required
Shake It Up!
We are shaking and moving in this musical storytime for all ages.
Spanish for Kids
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Toddle Time
Walking babies to 23 months will enjoy beginning stories, puppets, music and movement activities. This is a Thursday walk-in program repeating content from earlier in the week.
Warm Up Your Muscles
Fitness fun for preschoolers ages 3-5 years. Info: (704) 416-6000.
Wonderful Walkers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babies through 23 months who are walking)
Terrific Toddlers
Stories,songs and creative movemnt will be featured in this storytime designed especially for two year olds.
Lap Lovers
(Babies and Pre-walkers) A short bright beginning to storytime for babies and their caregivers. Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Lap Lovers
(Babies and Pre-walkers)A short and informative bright beginning to storytime for babies and their caregivers.
Preschool Picnic
Bring a lunch and join us for a fun filled preschool storytime
Keep Fit for Kids
Time to burn up some energy at a fun workout for preschoolers. (Ages 3-5)
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.
Pajama Rama
Join us in your pajamas and slippers for a bedtime storytime for sleepyheads. This is an evening program for preschoolers and their parent or caregiver. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information.
StarBright, StoryNight
A family storytime for all ages. Enjoy a movie, crafts or a speical Ready-to-Learn program. For more information call: 704-416-3000.
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