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The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/16/2009 to 11/16/2009.

Program Types: (choose a type to jump to list of programs)
Arts and Crafts/Hobbies     Books/Literature/Writing     Business/Finance/Taxes     Caregiver/Teacher Education     Civic Engagement     Computer Skills/Technology     En Español     Exhibits     Films     Gaming     Jobs/Careers     Literacy     Performance/Dance/Music     Special Events/Festivals     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.

Profile Pics
Want to update your profile picture on your Facebook, MySpace or other online account? Stop by to have photos taken and upload them right away! For teens 12-18 only.

Marbles on Monday
Calling all first through fifth graders---it's time for some old fashioned fun! Join us for a game or two of Marbles! One lucky MIBSTER(marble player) will go home with a new "shooter" and a new "glassy" or two! For more info call 704-416-5200

Kids Club Surprise
Come explore hands on fun. Maybe Art? Maybe Technology? Maybe a Mystery?

Girls Night Out Craft Night: Gingerbread Style Houses
Mothers, daughters, sisters, best friends. Come join us for an evening of making gingerbread style houses using a paper kit, stickers, and other craft supplies.

Books/Literature/Writingback to top

Daylily Book Club
Meets the third Monday of every month. In November, we will discuss "A Walk In the Woods" by Bill Bryson. Check at desk for copy of the book. Call 704-416-3800 for more info.

NaNoWriMo
It's National Novel Writing Month, which means if you've ever wanted to write a book, now's the time! Any teen interested in taking this challenge should join us every Monday in Novemeber at FRL. Prizes for all teen writers!

Magic Tree House Club
A book club for 2nd-5th graders. Come and travel through time and around the world with Jack and Annie. Registration for Winter and Spring begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.

Business/Finance/Taxesback to top

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.

Caregiver/Teacher Educationback to top

Parent University Class: Higher Education for the Working Adult
Presented by Charlotte Regional Higher Education Consortium. Learn about higher education designed for working adults such as scheduling options, financial aid, and online degrees.

Civic Engagementback to top

Profile Pics
Want to update your profile picture on your Facebook, MySpace or other online account? Stop by to have photos taken and upload them right away! For teens 12-18 only.

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

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.

Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. For adults with some computer experience, but little or no previous word processing experience. Call to register, 704-416-6000, option 4.

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 lunes a las 10:15 am. A Spanish language storytime language for children ages 0-5 years. Each Monday at 10:15 am

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.

Movie on a Monday
come and relax and watch a movie with us! There will be snacks and refreshments!

Gamingback to top

Marbles on Monday
Calling all first through fifth graders---it's time for some old fashioned fun! Join us for a game or two of Marbles! One lucky MIBSTER(marble player) will go home with a new "shooter" and a new "glassy" or two! For more info call 704-416-5200

Jobs/Careersback to top

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.

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.

Wordplay Monday: Words as Art
Stretch your creativity with these artistic words. For teens 12-18 only.

Performance/Dance/Musicback to top

Make a Band
Learn about musical instruments and playing in a band with special guests from the East Meck High Band at this program for kids ages 5-11. No registration required. Info: (704) 416-4831.

Special Events/Festivalsback to top

Community Renovation Meeting
This meeting is to share with you the next steps and further deails about the construction efforts at the Beatties Ford Road Library. Please mark your calendars to attend.

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!

PAWS 2 Read
Come in from 3:00-4:00 and read to Anna, our therapy dog who loves children and loves for them to read to her.

Bouncers
Stories and activities for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration required on or after the 30th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.

Terrific Twos
A special program for you and your two-year old child to enjoy stories, songs and more. (Ages 2 years old)

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.

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

Baby & Me
This is the perfect introduction to books, rhymes and songs for babies up to 14 months.

Movin' and Groovin'
Have fun with stories and rhymes at this storytime filled with music and movement. For children ages 18 months through five years. This group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. No registration required. Info: (704)416-4831.

Pre School Story Time!
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set.

Twist, Shout, Check It Out
(Birth to Age 5) Shake it up, shake it out. Stories, music and movement to warm up your day.

Young and Restless
Stories, songs and rhymes designed for those little ones 18 to 23 months that don’t like to sit still. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Registration for Nov programs begins 10/28.

Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años. Cada lunes a las 10:15 am. A Spanish language storytime language for children ages 0-5 years. Each Monday at 10:15 am

Preschool Storytime
A 25-35 minute storytime that consists of books, flannelboard stories, fingergames and musical activities.

Toddle Time
Walking babies to 23 months will enjoy beginning stories, puppets, music and movement activities. This is a walk-in register at the door class that meets on Monday mornings.

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

Waddlers
Stories and activities for babies who are walking up to 17 months and their caregivers. Registration required on or after the 30th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.

Cuddle Ups
Story time for children 3-16 months.

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.

Brilliant Babies
(Babies not yet walking) Songs, stories, and bouncing rhymes for the newest reader-to-be and a grown-up. Info: 704-416-5630.

Cruisers
Stories and activities for babies 18 to 23 months and their caregivers. Registration required on or after the 30th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.

Family Fun Time
Stories, music and fun for the whole family!

Jumping Jacks
A 20 - 30 minute storytime for 2 year olds that consists of books, fingergames, flannelboard stories and musical activities.

Lap Lovers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (For babies through 23 months who are not yet walking)

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

Time for Twos
Stories, songs and more tailored just for the two-year-olds. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Registration for November programs begins 10/28.

Two-Time
2 year olds get ready for books, music, rhymes, and dancing. This is walk-in class that meets Monday mornings. For more information call 704-416-6800.

Young & Restless
Little "movers & shakers" between the ages of 15 and 23 months will enjoy their own story time!

Just for Me !
JUST FOR ME (ages 3-5) No registration required. An independent story time for children all by themselves.

Storytime Roundup
Stories,rhymes and a flannelboard story every week. All ages

Rhyme Time
Playfully fun rhymes that will engage the kids in craft-making, singing, and acting in this four week series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information

Magic Tree House Club
A book club for 2nd-5th graders. Come and travel through time and around the world with Jack and Annie. Registration for Winter and Spring begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.

Sleepy Tales!
Meet Ms.Elizabeth and Mr.Bear in the Children's area for a 30 minute storytime beginning at 6:30 pm.All ages.

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


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