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The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/24/2009 to 11/24/2009.

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     ESL (English as a Second Language)     Exhibits     Films     Gaming     Literacy     Multicultural     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.

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.

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

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: Clue
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with a wrench? Compete against Loft Staff and see if you can solve the mystery. For teens 12-18 only.

Books/Literature/Writingback to top

Hodgepodge for Seniors
Senior Citizens are invited to participate in a literary and cultural adventure of fun.

LOL-Literature Out Loud!
Calling all teens! Do you love to read? Love talking about the latest books you've read? Come meet enthusiastic teens just like you the last Tuesday of each month.

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. 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. To register, call 704-416-6000, option 4.

Photo Editing with Picnik
Take a photo of your favorite people, places, or things and creatively edit and crop using Picnik.

Education Support/Prepback to top

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

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 martes a las 11:30 am. A Spanish language storytime language for children ages 0-5 years.Each Tuesday at 11:30 am

ESL (English as a Second Language)back to top

English as a Second Language
Join a certified ESL instructor to practice English Conversation.

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.

Gamingback to top

Spangler's Got Game
Play the game of the day with peers and staff.

Wii Gaming
Kick off Thanksgiving break with open play Wii gaming. Registration required, call 704-416-5000, option 4.

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.

Florence
Book Club

Multiculturalback to top

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

Performance/Dance/Musicback to top

Page Stage Presents: Puppet Fun
Puppets and play bring old and new stories to life at ImaginOn.

Special Events/Festivalsback to top

Teddy Bear Tea for 2's!
Teddy Bear stories and apple juice,cheerios and tiny cheese sandwiches and bring your special teddy bear or furry friend.

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

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 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.

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 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)

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.

Teddy Bear Tea for 2's!
Teddy Bear stories and apple juice,cheerios and tiny cheese sandwiches and bring your special teddy bear or furry friend.

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.

Stories @ Sundown
Story lovers in grades K through 2 are invited to drop in and enjoy a few stories mixed in with a surprise or two!

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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