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The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/14/2009 to 11/14/2009.

Program Types: (choose a type to jump to list of programs)
Arts and Crafts/Hobbies     Books/Literature/Writing     Caregiver/Teacher Education     Computer Skills/Technology     Education Support/Prep     En Español     Exhibits     Films     Gaming     Holiday     Literacy     Multicultural     Performance/Dance/Music     Storytime     


Arts and Crafts/Hobbiesback to top

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.

Gamers Unite: Monopoly Tournament
Celebrate National Gaming Day with Monopoly. It's everyone's favorite money-making game! For teens 12-18 only.

Books/Literature/Writingback to top

Bow Wow Books
Come read one of your favorite books to one of our wonderful therapy dogs. Register for a 15-minute appointment between 10:00 am and 12 noon for Saturday, Nov. 14. Call 704-416-580...

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.

Men and Boys
Join this informal gathering of men of all ages as we discuss things that matter and share good books and much more. Please register in advance for these sessions.

Who-Done-It Readers
November: Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert

Caregiver/Teacher Educationback to top

Operation College Launch: Which College Is Best For Me?
This workshop is designed to help teens decide which type of higher learning institution is best for them by taking into account their desired career path, personal preferences and individual needs. Teens will learn basic information about all types.

Parent University Class
Preparing for the High School Years – Transitioning from Middle to High School. Presented by CMS School Counseling Services. Reserve spot here: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/ParentUniv/Pages/Fall2009CourseOnlineRegistration.aspx

Operation College Launch: SAT Prep - Critical Reading
Stressed about the SAT? Led by a Kaplan Test Prep instructor, this workshop will help students prepare for the Critical Reading portion of the SAT. Often called the most challenging section of the test, this workshop will give you the inside scoop!

Computer Skills/Technologyback to top

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

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 2003. Familiarity with Word helpful. Registration required. Call 704-416-6000, option 4 to register.

Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts, and learn the basics of using a computer, keyboard abd mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience.

Tech Central Presents
Experience a variety of technology based activities and presentations.

Education Support/Prepback to top

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

Crossroads Cafe: ESL
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

ACT Practice
Stressing over college admissions? Want to know where you stand on the ACT? Princeton Review will hold a free, full length ACT exam. Registration is required. Free review and test results will be on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Spanish Classes for Adults & Young Adults
Learn Spanish at the library! For ages 12 to adult. Info: 704-416-6000.

Operation College Launch: Which College Is Best For Me?
This workshop is designed to help teens decide which type of higher learning institution is best for them by taking into account their desired career path, personal preferences and individual needs. Teens will learn basic information about all types.

Operation College Launch: SAT Prep - Critical Reading
Stressed about the SAT? Led by a Kaplan Test Prep instructor, this workshop will help students prepare for the Critical Reading portion of the SAT. Often called the most challenging section of the test, this workshop will give you the inside scoop!

En Españolback to top

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 español, para ninos 0-5 años.Cada Sabado a las 10:30 a.m. A Spanish language storytime for children ages 0-5 years. Each Saturday at 10:30 a.m

Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections That Count
Un programa en español. Para ninos 0-5 años. Sabado,12:00. A Spanish language program for children ages 0-5 years.Saturdays,12:00.

Exhibitsback to top

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.

Filmsback to top

Movie Madness
A marvelous movie showing all week long.

Gamingback to top

Mario-Online Tournament
Come and compete to be one of the representatives in the multi-library Mario Kart Online Tournament!!!!! We start on Saturday Nov. 14 at 2:00 and go to 4:00 pm. The winners of this event will return to compete on Sunday Nov. 15 from 2 – 4 pm.

National Gaming Day
Super Smash Brothers Online tournament (qualifiers from this week may play) and Rock Band 2. Players will be competing against other libraries throughout the U.S.

Holidayback to top

Thanksgiving Time
Come in for a weekend family program with holiday books and songs about Thanksgiving Day. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information.

Literacyback to top

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.

Multiculturalback to top

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

Crossroads Cafe: ESL
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

Spanish Classes for Adults & Young Adults
Learn Spanish at the library! For ages 12 to adult. Info: 704-416-6000.

Performance/Dance/Musicback to top

Learn How to Be a DJ for beginners
With These Hands focuses on Disc Jockeying and Digital Music Creation. Practical life skills and professional etiquette taught. Register for all sessions.(11/7-orientation, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12,12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27).

Storytimeback to top

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!

Baby Mania
A weekend walk-in storytime for babies up to 23 months and a chance to network with other parents and caregivers. The program leader will share books, rhymes, and music for you and your little one. Call 704-416-6800 for more information.

Boogie Woogie Books
Kids can really get their groove on with this program.

Saturday Smorgasbord: A Story Time for Children with Special Needs
Please ask at the children's desk for more information about this story time for children with special needs and their families.

Sit, Stay & Read
Come to the library to pet and read to our library dogs. Grades K-4. Registration required: 704-416-5421.

Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años.Cada Sabado a las 10:30 a.m. A Spanish language storytime for children ages 0-5 years. Each Saturday at 10:30 a.m

Family Tales
A fantastic time for families to enjoy books, songs and more. (Ages 2-5)

Family Tales
A fantastic time for families to enjoy books, songs and more. (Ages 2-5)

Play Spanish® Storytime
It's free, it's fun, it's a PlaySpanish® storytime! Children of all ages are invited to join us for an hour of stories, games, arts and crafts and lots of fun!

S.O.S. (Storytime On Saturday)
(Families) Weekdays impossible? Help is on the way! Join us for a Saturday morning storytime especially for you!

Harambee Family Story Hour
Harambee is the Swahili word for coming together. Join us for a morning of stories with the family!

Thanksgiving Time
Come in for a weekend family program with holiday books and songs about Thanksgiving Day. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information.

Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections That Count
Un programa en español. Para ninos 0-5 años. Sabado,12:00. A Spanish language program for children ages 0-5 years.Saturdays,12:00.

America Reads
Come enjoy some stories and activities of the fall season with our America Reads partners from UNC Charlotte. Saturday, November 14th 1:00-3:00 pm. Grades K-5.


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