Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/10/2009 to 11/10/2009.
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!
Stitch-In
A drop-in lunchtime program for anyone feeling crafty. Bring a lunch and a portable craft (knitting, crocheting, quilting, cross stitch, scrapbooking, etc.) and enjoy the company of other crafty folks.
Giant Chess
Check mate! Play chess with extra-large pieces. For teens 12-18 only.
Batteries Not Included
(K-5th grade)
Creative crafts, science experiments, art and music for grades K-5. Info: 704-416-5630.
Stump the Staff: Blokus
Think you can beat the Loft Staff? Try your luck with Blokus, a popular new strategy game. For teens 12-18 only.
An Evening with Joseph Cavano
Joseph Cavano, local author and jazz pianist will discuss his latest book entitled Love Songs in Minor Key. To register, please call 704-416-3000.
Picturing America: NC Pottery
Learn about the history and variety of pottery in North Carolina. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431
American Girls Club: Big Sisters
This is a hands-on bookclub for grades 3-5 that brings the American Girls series to life. Registration if for Winter and Spring meetings. Registration begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
UNIVERSE-city Readers
The UNIVERSE-city Readers meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss science fiction and fantasy fiction.
Does Money Grow on the Holiday Tree?
Bank of America representatives will teach our children about the importance of money: Holiday spending, saving and investing. Make and take your own personalized "piggy banks". Enjoy an afternoon of monopolizing money!
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
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.
Googling - Everybody's Doing It
Learn how to improve your skills using Google to search for text, images, or topics on the Internet. Registration 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.
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.
Does Money Grow on the Holiday Tree?
Bank of America representatives will teach our children about the importance of money: Holiday spending, saving and investing. Make and take your own personalized "piggy banks". Enjoy an afternoon of monopolizing money!
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
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
English as a Second Language
Join a certified ESL instructor to practice English Conversation.
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.
Teen Tuesday Movie
Enjoy Hancock starring Will Smith, Rated PG-13. Refreshments will be served.
Anime Addicts - NCO
Who loves anime? WE DO! Come and hang out with your fellow anime addicts and preview anime before it gets released to the public! Anime Addicts meets the second Tuesday of every month!
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.
WBL Gamesters
Play the X-Box 360, Nintendo Wii, Dance, Dance Revolution (DDR) and other games. Just show up and play. Free snacks!
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.
Athletes United For Youth
Parent Meeting
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.
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
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!
Page Stage Presents: Puppet Fun
Puppets and play bring old and new stories to life at ImaginOn.
An Evening with Joseph Cavano
Joseph Cavano, local author and jazz pianist will discuss his latest book entitled Love Songs in Minor Key. To register, please call 704-416-3000.
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.
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.
American Girls Club: Big Sisters
This is a hands-on bookclub for grades 3-5 that brings the American Girls series to life. Registration if for Winter and Spring meetings. Registration begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
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.)
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.
Paws for Reading
Read to our wonderful trained certified International Therapy Dogs!
Grades K-5 Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m.
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