Morrison 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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Art & Anime Club
Do you love to draw and create? Join other teens who have a passion for art, anime and manga in this on-going monthly event.
Fiber Club
Want to learn? Want to teach? Just want some company while you work? Bring your current craft project and join other creative Charlotteans for a fun morning of knitting, quilting, cross-stitch, sewing, or whatever you're interested in. Info: (704)416-5431.
Picturing America: Family Portrait Day
Portraits have been used thoroughout history to remember family and friends. Get your portrait made at the Morrison Regional Library. Registration Required: (704)416-5431.
Picturing America: NC Pottery
Learn about the history and variety of pottery in North Carolina. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431
Picturing America: Art for Children
Learn about Native Americans through art. Guest artist Alex Clark.
Grades K-6. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
Coupon Clippers Club
Come learn the art of saving money through clipping
coupons. Bring your own coupons to clip and swap. Newcomers and experts are welcome! Info: (704) 416-5431.
NASA Image Unveiling
Be the first to see a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Spitzer Space Telescope, and Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Unveiling at 2:15 pm, followed by a talk from UNCC’s Elisabeth Benchich and Appalachian State's Dan Caton.
Crafty Recycling
Recycle creatively! Bring a pillowcase to transform into a stylish tea cozy. All other materials and notions provided. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431
Webkinz World
Join other webkinz owners to share ideas, tips, and play on the website. Registration required: 704-416-5421. (Ages 5 years and up)
Winter Crafts
Winter crafts to brighten your holiday. Grades K-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
Picturing Charlotte: The Photographic Basics
Photography presentation by student James Pietras.
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics. In November we will hear an excerpt from the forthcoming book by Janice Allen Jackson; she is developing a book project around her 16 years of executive experience in management.
The Boys of Summer Reading Club
This book club meets on the second Monday of the month and discusses books about baseball. Info: (704) 416-5431.
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.
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.
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).
Magic Treehouse Club
Join us for adventures with Jack and Annie! Grades 1-3. Registration required: 704-416-5421
Solve this Mystery: How Do You Write a Whodunit?
Bring a friend to this fun writers’ workshop. You will learn the components of every mystery and then write a mini-story. Mrs. Baldwin will be availble to sign her book, Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in Grades 4-8.
Teen Writers Night
Do you have a creative spark? Want to put your thoughts and ideas down on paper with other teens? Join our ongoing group.
Kid Lit for Adults
Enjoy an informal book discussion of quality literature by William Steig. Welcome teachers, parents, media specialist, grandparents, librarians and all adults who enjoy reading children's books. Registration required: 704-416-6600 Option 2
Murder By the Book
This month we'll discuss Schemers, by Bill Pronzini. Murder by the Book is a book club for mystery lovers and meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:15. Info: (704)416-5431.
Wandering Book Club
Read Rhyming Life & Death, by Amos Oz for November. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics.
New Book Club
Meet and discuss Her Fearful Symmetry, by Audrey Niffenger. This book club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Morrison Regional Library. Info: (704) 416-5431.
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics. In November we will hear an excerpt from the forthcoming book by Janice Allen Jackson; she is developing a book project around her 16 years of executive experience in management.
What is Work Now? Using Technology to Create the Career of Your Dreams
Whether you are a displaced professional, someone whose current job leaves them feeling cold, or an entrepreneur looking for a second gig, you can use technology to help you craft a winning work strategy and lifestyle to suit where you are right now.
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics.
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.
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.
Operation College Launch: Current College Student Panel
Are you preparing for college? Join other teens who are preparing for college in a discussion with a panel of current college students and recent college graduates. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Excel. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous spreadsheet experience. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms & 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 Required: 704-416-5431
Excel II
This class is part two of Excel Basics. Review the basics of excel and more, including creating tables, editing tables and making graphs. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Selling Your Stuff on eBay
Learn the basics of selling your items on eBay. Previous experience with using a computer and the Internet required. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
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. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Email Basics
Email is the 21st century way to keep in touch with family and friends. This class will cover how to read, create, and send email, pictures, and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Webkinz World
Join other webkinz owners to share ideas, tips, and play on the website. Registration required: 704-416-5421. (Ages 5 years and up)
Powerpoint Basics
Get a basic overview of this presentation tool. You will learn how to make your own Powerpoint slideshow. Prerequisite: Word Basics. Registration Required: (704) 416-5400, option 4.
PowerPoint II
This workshop is a follow-up to the PowerPoint Basics workshop. We'll review the basics and then discuss more advanced features of the program. You must have taken PowerPoint Basics to take this class. Registration Required: 704-416-5400, option 4.
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.
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.
Free Career Development Opportunities
Learn about the new Workforce Development Center at the Main Library in uptown Charlotte. Find out what the library has to offer to boost your skills, polish your resume, and maximize your job search. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Operation College Launch: Current College Student Panel
Are you preparing for college? Join other teens who are preparing for college in a discussion with a panel of current college students and recent college graduates. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431
English as a Second Language
Join a certified ESL instructor to practice English Conversation.
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.
Picturing America: Scavenger Hunt
Explore American history and culture by hunting though the exhibit for clues and answers. Scavenger hunt worksheet can be picked up at the Children's Desk. Info: (704) 416-5421.
Picturing America: Afternoon at the Movies
Watch White Christmas (1954).
Picturing America: Native Americans
Learn about the first inhabitants of our region. Take a virtual tour of important Native American sites in North Carolina. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Picturing America: Family Portrait Day
Portraits have been used thoroughout history to remember family and friends. Get your portrait made at the Morrison Regional Library. Registration Required: (704)416-5431.
Picturing America: Afternoon at the Movies
Watch White Christmas (1954).
What is Work Now? Using Technology to Create the Career of Your Dreams
Whether you are a displaced professional, someone whose current job leaves them feeling cold, or an entrepreneur looking for a second gig, you can use technology to help you craft a winning work strategy and lifestyle to suit where you are right now.
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.
Destination World
Where will we go? What will we learn? Join us as we explore Thailand! Grades 2-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
Destination World
Where will we go? What will we learn? Join us as we explore Hawaii! Grades 2-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
A-Caroling-We-Go!
"Tis the Season" to carol with your family. Come join us for caroling fun! All ages welcome.
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.
NASA Image Unveiling
Be the first to see a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Spitzer Space Telescope, and Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Unveiling at 2:15 pm, followed by a talk from UNCC’s Elisabeth Benchich and Appalachian State's Dan Caton.
Terrific Twos
A special program for you and your two-year old child to enjoy stories, songs and more. (Ages 2 years old)
Just-for-ME
A fun program where you can listen to great stories on your own. (Ages 3-5)
Wonderful Walkers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babies through 23 months who are walking)
Family Tales
A fantastic time for families to enjoy books, songs and more. (Ages 2-5)
Lap Lovers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babes through 23 months who are not walking)
Keep Fit for Kids
Time to burn up some energy at a fun workout for preschoolers. (Ages 3-5)
Sit, Stay & Read
Come to the library to pet and read to our library dogs. Grades K-4. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
Lap Lovers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (For babies through 23 months who are not yet walking)
Creating with Books
A is for Apple. J is for Jack. Join us for Applejack folktales and food fun. Grades K-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
Family Tales
A fantastic time for families to enjoy books, songs and more. (Ages 2-5)
Saturday Space!
Stories and activities that are out out this world. NASA PHOTOGRAPH unveiling fun at 2:00.
Santa Stories for Twos
A special program for you and your two-year old child to enjoy stories, songs and more- with a seasonal twist! (Ages 2 years old)
Preschool Christmas Party
A special time for stories, songs, and more. Preschoolers bring their grandparents, aunts, uncles, or family friends for some Christmastime fun. Ages 3-5.
Merry Christmas Baby!
A special Christmas storytime for you and your baby. Stories, carols, and of course jingle bells. (Babies through 23 months who are not walking)
Merry Christmas Baby!
A special Christmas storytime for you and your baby. Stories, carols and of course jingle bells. (For babies through 23 mos. who are walking)
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