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South County Regional: Programs & Events Listings


The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/3/2009 to 12/18/2009.

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Arts and Crafts/Hobbies     Books/Literature/Writing     Business/Finance/Taxes     Caregiver/Teacher Education     Computer Skills/Technology     Education Support/Prep     ESL (English as a Second Language)     Exhibits     Genealogy/History     Literacy     Multicultural     Performance/Dance/Music     Storytime     


Arts and Crafts/Hobbiesback to top

Getting Crafty: Greeting Cards
6th-12th graders, learn how to make your own greeting cards for friends and family. You can even make one to donate to "Cards for Heroes," an organization that sends greeting cards to our armed forces as well as blank cards for them to write home on.

Webkinz
Enter Webkinz World, a great place to learn and play!

South County Stitch-In
A monthly gathering of the needlework kind. All are welcome to bring projects and share ideas and fun.

Books/Literature/Writingback to top

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.

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.

Rea Road Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Sweet By And By by Todd Johnson. Led by a South County staff member.

Mystery Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of House Rules by Mike Lawson. Led by a library staff member.

Business/Finance/Taxesback to top

Foundation Directory Online Basics
Learn how to effectively use the Foundation Directory Online to find potential funders for your nonprofit. Registration is required.

Caregiver/Teacher Educationback to top

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.

Computer Skills/Technologyback to top

Foundation Directory Online Basics
Learn how to effectively use the Foundation Directory Online to find potential funders for your nonprofit. Registration is required.

Computer Basics
Get an 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 is required.

Powerpoint Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft Powerpoint 2003. This class is designed for adults with some experience using Microsoft Word. Registration is required.

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.

Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 2003. 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. Registration is required.

Webkinz
Enter Webkinz World, a great place to learn and play!

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.

Education Support/Prepback to top

How to Design a Great Report
Learn how to create great reports with formatting and creative cover designs. (Grades 4-5.)

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.

ESL (English as a Second Language)back to top

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.

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.

Genealogy/Historyback to top

An Afternoon of Charlotte History With Mary Kratt
Mary Kratt, Charlotte historian and author, will speak about the history of the Queen City and her new book, Charlotte, North Carolina: a Brief History. Kratt is the author of 17 books of regional history, poetry, and biography.

Literacyback to top

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.

Multiculturalback to top

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.

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.

Performance/Dance/Musicback to top

Susan Vinson Sherlock, Hammered Dulcimer Artist
Join us as hammered dulcimer artist Susan Sherlock offers an understanding and appreciation of the music of the hammered dulcimer and its place in the folk tradition of the Southern Appalachians. Sherlock will perform several pieces.

Storytimeback to top

Two Time (Tuesdays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)

Baby Boom (Tuesdays)
Join us for 30 minutes of books, bouncing rhymes and rhythm. (Ages lapsitters to 17 months.)

Terrific Three's (Tuesdays)
Stories and a craft for those terrific threes. (Age 3.)

Baby Boom (Wednesdays)
Join us for 30 minutes of books, bouncing rhymes and rhythm. (Lapsitters to 17 months.)

Young & Restless (Wednesdays)
Little “movers and shakers” will enjoy their own program of stories, music and rhymes. (Ages 18-23 months.)

Two Time (Wednesdays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)

Young & Restless (Thursdays)
Little “movers and shakers” will enjoy their own program of stories, music and rhymes. (Ages 18-23 months.)

Two Time (Thursdays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)

Pre-School Storytime (Thursdays)
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set. (Ages 3-5.)

Young & Restless (Mondays)
Little “movers and shakers” will enjoy their own program of stories, music and rhymes. (Ages 18-23 months.)

Two Time (Mondays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)

Pre-School Storytime (Mondays)
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set. (Ages 3-5.)

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.)

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.

Family Story Hour
Stories and a craft for the whole family. (Ages 3 - 7.)


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