Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/17/2009 to 11/17/2009.
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.
Giant Chess
Check mate! Play chess with extra-large pieces. For teens 12-18 only.
Webkinz
Enter Webkinz World, a great place to learn and play!
Batteries Not Included
(K-5th grade)
Creative crafts, science experiments, art and music for grades K-5. Info: 704-416-5630.
Origami for Fun with Mr. Malcolm
Learn new and beautiful folds to create simple origami art for your home, party or table settings during the holiday season.
Stump the Staff: Connect 4
Compete against Loft Staff in the ultimate upright checker-dropping challenge! For teens 12-18 only.
Coupon Clippers
Coupon Clippers meets at Hickory Grove every two weeks. Join them at any time to save money and meet new friends.
Stitch-In
Join our UC evening Stitch-In sessions! We will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Bring your portable craft: knitting, embroidery, crocheting, quilting~just to name a few~to work on while you enjoy the company of other crafters. Share tips and hints, new ideas, and patterns. Check out our collection of needlework books! Open to crafters age 12 and up. No registration required.
South County Stitch-In
A monthly gathering of the needlework kind. All are welcome to bring projects and share ideas and fun.
New Book Club
Meet and discuss Dreams From My Father, by Barack Obama. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Kwabena Book Club
This month the book club will be reading Through It All: Reflections 0n My Life, My Family and My Faith by Christine King-Ferris. Come join us for an enriching book discussion with refreshments.
Mother & Daughter Bookclub
Mother and daughters learn, discuss, and share together the book - "The Penderwicks" by Jeanne Birdsall. Registration required 704-416-5421 (Grades 4-6).
Tuesday Talkers Book Club
The Tuesday Talkers Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
WFAE's Public Conversation Series-CMS: The Quest for Equity
This community forum will explore issues of equity and equality in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. How well is the district doing in achieving its mission to "maximize academic achievement by every student in every school?"
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 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.
DIY - PowerPoint Design
Just can't find the right slide design for your presentation? We'll show you how to make your own. Take your presentations to the next level. For information call 704-416-4670.
Webkinz
Enter Webkinz World, a great place to learn and play!
Pixel Puzzles
Use your math skills to follow the directions and you'll end up with a colorful surprise.
Powerpoint Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Crossroads Cafe: 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
WFAE's Public Conversation Series-CMS: The Quest for Equity
This community forum will explore issues of equity and equality in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. How well is the district doing in achieving its mission to "maximize academic achievement by every student in every school?"
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 martes a las 11:30 am. A Spanish language storytime language for children ages 0-5 years.Each Tuesday at 11:30 am
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.
Spangler's Got Game
Play the game of the day with peers and staff.
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.
Gingerbread House Contest!
Come decorate your own gingerbread house! Test your creativity skills and application techniques via icing and candy! Registration is required: 704-416-3000.
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.
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.
Origami for Fun with Mr. Malcolm
Learn new and beautiful folds to create simple origami art for your home, party or table settings during the holiday season.
Crossroads Cafe: 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
Page Stage Presents: Puppet Fun
Puppets and play bring old and new stories to life at ImaginOn.
Teddy Bear Tea for 3's and 4's !
Teddy Bear stories and tea sandwiches with apple slices and weak tea served in tea cups and bring your special teddy bear or furry friend.
Patron Appreciation Day
The Morrison Library Staff would like to invite all all of our library patrons to taste and judge at the Morrison Library chili and soup cook-off.
How Money Works for Kids
Learn how we can use money, determining needs and wants, earning money, budgeting, and saving! This financial program is presented through games and songs making it fun to learn.
November 17, 4:30 pm. Grades K-2
November 17,5:00 pm. Grades 3-5
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!
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.
Books + Babies
Join us for 30 minutes of FUN as we play simple bouncing and tickling rhymes, share picture books, enjoy flannel board presentations and move around with music every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For children up to 24 months old. Info: (704)416-4831.
Terrific Twos
A special program for you and your two-year old child to enjoy stories, songs and more. (Ages 2 years old)
Toddler Story Time
Stories and activities for children. Ages 24-36 months. For more information or group registration call 704-416-3000.
Toddler Time
A special program for you and your child to enjoy stories, songs, and more. Call 704-416-5800 for further information.
Two Time (Tuesdays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)
Young & Restless
(Walkers under 24 months) Stories,music,rhythm and movement activities for ones. Monday 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 9:30 a.m.
Jumping Beans
Books and babies program for children walking to 18 months. Registration Required: 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.
Tot Topics
(Walking up to 35 months)
An interactive program, including songs, movement activities, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. Info: 704-416-5630.
Two-Time
2 year olds get ready for books, music, rhymes, and dancing. This is a walk-in program that meets Tuesday mornings and repeats program content from earlier in the week.
Baby Boom (Tuesdays)
Join us for 30 minutes of books, bouncing rhymes and rhythm. (Ages lapsitters to 17 months.)
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.
Boogie Woogie Books
(Ages 3-5)Stories, music, rhythm and movement.
Tuesday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
Pre-School Story Time
Story time for pre-school age children. Ages: 2-5. For more information and group registration call: 704-416-3000.
Pre-school Storytime
A time for you and your child to enjoy books, songs, and fun. Call 704-416-5800 for further information.
Waddlers Story time
Story time for children 17-24 months
Pre-School Pals
35 minutes of terrific stories, props and fun for children between 3 and rising kindergarten age. This is a walk-in class that meets Tuesday mornings.
Family Fun Time
Stories, music and fun for the whole family!
Just-for-ME
A fun program where you can listen to great stories on your own. (Ages 3-5)
Peapods
Books and babies program for infants birth through walking. Songs, nursery rhymes and manipulates for caregiver and child. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Registration for November programs begins 10/28.
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.
Teddy Bear Tea for 3's and 4's !
Teddy Bear stories and tea sandwiches with apple slices and weak tea served in tea cups and bring your special teddy bear or furry friend.
Terrific Three's (Tuesdays)
Stories and a craft for those terrific threes. (Age 3.)
Boogie Woogie Books
(Ages 3-5)Stories, music, rhythm and movement. Tuesday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:30 a.m
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años.Cada martes a las 11:30 am. A Spanish language storytime language for children ages 0-5 years.Each Tuesday at 11:30 am
Mommy and Me Yoga
For children ages 3-6 and a caregiver. Join a yoga instructor for this 30 minute program combining yoga and books. Registration required and begins 10/28. Info and registration: 704-416-5000 option #2.
School-Age Program
Unwind after school with some fun activities. Ages 6-12
Paws to Read
Come in on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 and read to one of our therapy dogs, Dudley or Sadie. Both Dudley and Sadie love children and love to be read to.
Batteries Not Included
(K-5th grade)
Creative crafts, science experiments, art and music for grades K-5. Info: 704-416-5630.
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 lanugage and culture. Registration begins 10/28. Info 704-416-5000 option #2.
Paws for Reading
Read to our wonderful trained certified International Therapy Dogs!
Grades K-5 Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m.
|
Comment on this page