Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/19/2009 to 11/19/2009.
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.
Learning @ the Library
Join us for an introduction to stories about Greek Gods and Goddesses, learn about the influences of mythology, and make a paper bag craft related to a special symbol. Register online or call 704-416-6800.
The Art of Whimsy
Children, ages 8 and up, are invited to join artist, Ginny Edelen, in crafting a "whimsical" piece of art! Call 704-416-5200 to make your reservation.
6R: Bleach Effect Tees
Give new life to an old t-shirt with custom bleach designs you create. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING A T-SHIRT! For teens 12-18 only.
Cards for Heroes
Learn how to create greeting cards using rubber stamping and paper crafting techniques. Make a card to share with members of the armed forces, as well as a card for yourself. Materials provided. Registration required; space limited.
Comics Camp
The next Comics Camp event will be held at ImaginOn in the Round on 11/19/09 with registration starting on 11/4/09. Local artists & comic book creators John DaCosta and Eraklis Petmezas (Herc)will present this workshop that comic fans will love!!!
Myers Park Readers Book Club
Celebrating North Carolina writers.
Aug 27 - Margaret Maron
Sept 24 - Ron Rash
Oct 22 - Timothy Tyson
Call 704-416-5800 for details
Mountain Island Lake Readers Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis. Led by a library staff member.
BC Book Club
We're discussing the book, Dirty Old Men by Omar Tyree. Join us.
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.
Comics Camp
The next Comics Camp event will be held at ImaginOn in the Round on 11/19/09 with registration starting on 11/4/09. Local artists & comic book creators John DaCosta and Eraklis Petmezas (Herc)will present this workshop that comic fans will love!!!
New Frontiers Book Club
New Frontiers is a science fiction, fantasy, and graphic novel book club that meets at North County Regional Library. This month, we have an Open Book Night. Bring along your favorite title to discuss with an open, friendly group.
Society of Speculative Fiction Book Club
This month’s selection – Maximum Ride: the angel experiment by James Patterson
Summary: After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the "birdkids" take off in pursuit.
Operation College Launch: Which College Is Best For Me?
This workshop is designed to help teens decide which type of higher learning institution is best for them by taking into account their desired career path, personal preferences and individual needs. Teens will learn basic information about all types.
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.
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 II
We'll review the basics and then discuss more advanced features of PowerPoint. Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required.
Word 2003 Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a document using Microsoft Word 2003. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but without much previous word processing experience.
Clases de computación en español / Spanish Computer Classes
Para principiantes. Los temas abarcados incluyen: conocimiento básico de computadoras, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Llame para registrarse. For beginners. Topics covered include: Computer Basics, Word, Email and Internet.
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.
Word 2003 Basics
Learn how to create, edit, and save a document using Microsoft Word 2003. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but without much previous word processing experience.
Operation College Launch: Which College Is Best For Me?
This workshop is designed to help teens decide which type of higher learning institution is best for them by taking into account their desired career path, personal preferences and individual needs. Teens will learn basic information about all types.
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.
Conversational English Class for Adults
Come join us at the Matthews Public Library.
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 españo para ninos 0-5 años, cada jueves a las 10:30 am. A Spanish storytelling program for children ages 0-5 years. Each Thursday at 10:30 am.
Clases de computación en español / Spanish Computer Classes
Para principiantes. Los temas abarcados incluyen: conocimiento básico de computadoras, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Llame para registrarse. For beginners. Topics covered include: Computer Basics, Word, Email and Internet.
ESL
For K-5th graders, this program is designed to increase English fluency for non-native speakers through books in a fun environment. Registration for November-April begins 10/28/2009. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
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.
Generation Engage Movie Night
Discuss hot topics after watching a movie that focuses on various issues facing the Millennial and late Gen X generations in today's political world.
Spangler's Got Game
Play the game of the day with peers and staff.
Get Unplugged: Board Games
Find out how well you know your friends with Apples to Apples, test your ability to think quickly with Catch Phrase, or see who wants it all in Monopoly. We'll have these games & more--grab a friend and get gaming! For teens in 6th-12th grades only.
Gobble! Gobble!
Make a turkey treat holder to decorate your dinner table for your family feast! A few Thanksgiving stories will be stuffed in at the end. Program is best suited for 5-11 year olds and registration begins on Nov. 2. Call 704-416-5200.
Freedom Regional Community Fair
Join in a fun filled evening of community spirit. Learn more about community partners, Phillip O. Berry School of Technology, and the Freedom Regional Library. There will be prizes and treats.
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.
Eastway MS
Book Club
Spanish for Children
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. Preschool, ages 3-5 years. No registration; Info: (704) 416-6000.
Spanish for Kids
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Destination World
Travel the world without leaving the library. Have fun using all your senses to explore other cultures. This program for elementary age children and their families meets at 4:30 p.m. No registration required. Info: (704) 416-4831.
English as a Second Language
Join us for an informal class in learning English and English conversation. Free. No registration is necessary.
Crossroads Café: English as a Second Language
For those who know some English, but want to become more fluent. Conducted by CPCC instructors. Includes video and booklets that you may borrow. Bring pencils/paper. Free. Registration required 704-330-6172 or http://www.cpcc.edu/esl
Learn How to Be a DJ Mix Lab-canceled
With These Hands focuses on Disc Jockeying and Digital Music Creation and also teaches practical life skills and professional etiquette. No registration is required for Thursday sessions. Drop in for beginners and advanced.
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!
Young & Restless Storytime
A special time for you and your 13-17 month old child to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Lap Lovers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babes through 23 months who are not walking)
Terrific Twos
(Two year olds) Stories, rhymes, song and movement for children and their parents/caregivers. Wednesday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursday 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Young & Restless (Thursdays)
Little “movers and shakers” will enjoy their own program of stories, music and rhymes. (Ages 18-23 months.)
Little Bugs
Storytime for the little ones ages 0-24 months.
Mother Goose Is on the Loose
Nursery rhymes come alive through picture books, rhythm and music, fingerplays and flannel board stories. For children ages 18 months through five years. This group meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. No registration required. Info: (704)416-4831.
Pre School Story Time!
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set.
Pre-School Pizzazz
Can you make it to the library this week, but not the next? Then check out Preschool Pizzazz, a sign-in-at-the-door storytime for the first 25 children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
Shake, Rattle & Read
(Birth to age 5)
Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities for mixed ages. Info: 704-416-5630.
Spanish for Children
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. Preschool, ages 3-5 years. No registration; Info: (704) 416-6000.
Toddler Time
for children age
registration required
Cruisers Storytime
A special time for you and your 18-23 month old child to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Lap Lovers
20 minutes of simple rhymes, sharing of books and time to meet and visit with other babies and caregivers. This is a program for pre-walking babies and meets every Thursday at 10:15 a.m.
Proud Preschoolers
Preschoolers, 3-5 years, will enjoy stories, songs, movement and more
during this special program.
Two Time (Thursdays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)
Yearlings
A 15-20 minutes storytime for toddlers ages 12 - 24 months.
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en españo para ninos 0-5 años, cada jueves a las 10:30 am. A Spanish storytelling program for children ages 0-5 years. Each Thursday at 10:30 am.
Waddlers Story time
Story time for children 17-24 months
Family Fun Time
Stories, music and fun for the whole family!
Pre-School Storytime (Thursdays)
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set. (Ages 3-5.)
Preschool Fun
music, stories
registration is not required
Shake It Up!
We are shaking and moving in this musical storytime for all ages.
Spanish for Kids
Learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information.
Toddle Time
Walking babies to 23 months will enjoy beginning stories, puppets, music and movement activities. This is a Thursday walk-in program repeating content from earlier in the week.
Warm Up Your Muscles
Fitness fun for preschoolers ages 3-5 years. Info: (704) 416-6000.
Wonderful Walkers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babies through 23 months who are walking)
Terrific Toddlers
Stories,songs and creative movemnt will be featured in this storytime designed especially for two year olds.
Lap Lovers
(Babies and Pre-walkers) A short bright beginning to storytime for babies and their caregivers. Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Lap Lovers
(Babies and Pre-walkers)A short and informative bright beginning to storytime for babies and their caregivers.
Preschool Picnic
Bring a lunch and join us for a fun filled preschool storytime
Keep Fit for Kids
Time to burn up some energy at a fun workout for preschoolers. (Ages 3-5)
Learning @ the Library
Join us for an introduction to stories about Greek Gods and Goddesses, learn about the influences of mythology, and make a paper bag craft related to a special symbol. Register online or call 704-416-6800.
ESL
For K-5th graders, this program is designed to increase English fluency for non-native speakers through books in a fun environment. Registration for November-April begins 10/28/2009. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
For Girls Only
Let's get ready for the holidays. Join in as we create a holiday craft.
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