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The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/21/2009 to 11/21/2009.

Program Types: (choose a type to jump to list of programs)
Arts and Crafts/Hobbies     Books/Literature/Writing     Computer Skills/Technology     Education Support/Prep     En Español     Exhibits     Films     Gaming     Literacy     Multicultural     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.

Hooked on Crochet
Bring your own crochet hook and yarn and learn the basics of crochet. Already know how? Come and show off your latest creations!

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.

Artist on Display
A local artist will give a presentation of his work,describing the process and answering questions.

Books/Literature/Writingback to top

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

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

Gamers Unite: Star Wars: Light Saber Duel
May the force be with you! For teens 12-18 only.

Buying on Ebay
Looking for bargains? Want to find last minute Christmas presents? Join Ian Rennie for a guided tour around Ebay, the world's largest online auction house.

Robotics Challenge
Compete against your friends to build a robot that can kick a ball. First team to successfully complete the quest wins a prize. For 11-18 year olds.

Tech Central Presents
Experience a variety of technology based activities and presentations.

Education Support/Prepback to top

Crossroads Café - 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

Crossroads Cafe: ESL
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

Spanish Classes for Adults & Young Adults
Learn Spanish at the library! For ages 12 to adult. Info: 704-416-6000.

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 Sabado a las 10:30 a.m. A Spanish language storytime for children ages 0-5 years. Each Saturday at 10:30 a.m

Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections That Count
Un programa en español. Para ninos 0-5 años. Sabado,12:00. A Spanish language program for children ages 0-5 years.Saturdays,12:00.

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 Matinee: Shrek the Third
Let's all go to the movies! Join us for a showing of Shrek the Third. We'll bring the popcorn!

Gamingback to top

Dance! Sing! Play!
Teen time fun with Guitar Hero, Karaoke singing, and dancing.

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.

Multiculturalback to top

Crossroads Café - 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

Crossroads Cafe: ESL
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

Spanish Classes for Adults & Young Adults
Learn Spanish at the library! For ages 12 to adult. Info: 704-416-6000.

Special Events/Festivalsback to top

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.

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

Boogie Woogie Books
Kids can really get their groove on with this program.

Sit, Stay & Read
Come to the library to pet and read to our library dogs. Grades K-4. Registration required: 704-416-5421.

Tail Wagging Tutors
A reading program is designed to build confidence in children who are struggling with reading skills. Each child will read one-on-one with a trained therapy dog for one 15 minute session. Registration begins 12/16. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.

Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años.Cada Sabado a las 10:30 a.m. A Spanish language storytime for children ages 0-5 years. Each Saturday at 10:30 a.m

S.O.S. (Storytime On Saturday)
(Families) Weekdays impossible? Help is on the way! Join us for a Saturday morning storytime especially for you!

Young & Restless
Little movers & shakers between the ages of 15 to 23 months will enjoy this storytime designed just for them!

Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections That Count
Un programa en español. Para ninos 0-5 años. Sabado,12:00. A Spanish language program for children ages 0-5 years.Saturdays,12:00.

Saturday Space!
Stories and activities that are out out this world. NASA PHOTOGRAPH unveiling fun at 2:00.


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