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The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/25/2009 to 11/25/2009.

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     Holiday     Literacy     Multicultural     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.

NCO Origami Club
Learn the ancient art of paperfolding. For children in grades 2-5. All materials supplied. Registration required:(704) 416-6000.

Books/Literature/Writingback to top

Murder By the Book
This month we'll discuss Schemers, by Bill Pronzini. Murder by the Book is a book club for mystery lovers and meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:15. Info: (704)416-5431.

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

Dance, Dance Revolution
Dance the day away with everyone's favorite game. For teens 12-18 only.

Email Basics
Email is the 21st century way to keep in touch with family and friends. This class will cover how to read, create, and send email, pictures, and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.

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, Internet and Email.

Education Support/Prepback to top

The English Cafe
A special 15-week class where you improve your English conversational skills while learning about America’s culture and history. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information.

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

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, Internet and Email.

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.

Holidayback to top

Thanksgiving Tales
Before you celebrate with your family, stop by the library to hear some delightful Thanksgiving stories. For ages 5 to 8. Info: 704-416-6400.

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

The English Cafe
A special 15-week class where you improve your English conversational skills while learning about America’s culture and history. No registration necessary; call 704-416-3800 for more information.

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

Toddler Storytime
A special time for you and your two-year-old to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information.

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.

Baby Boom (Wednesdays)
Join us for 30 minutes of books, bouncing rhymes and rhythm. (Lapsitters to 17 months.)

Boogie Woogie Books
(Age 3-5) Stories, music,rhythm and movement. Tuesday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:30 a.m.

Wonderful Walkers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (Babies through 23 months who are walking)

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.

Pre-school storytime
Come join us for stories, fun, and games!!

Toddler Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 18-36 months. This group meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Info: (704)416-4831.

Toddler Time
A special program for you and your child to enjoy stories, songs, and more. Call 704-416-5800 for further information.

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.

Preschool Storytime
A special time for you and your preschooler (3-5 years old) to enjoy stories, music, rhymes and more! Call 704-416-3800 for more information. NO STORYTIME Oct 14-28. Resumes on Nov 4.

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

Cuddle Ups
Story time for children 3-16 months.

Family Tales
A fantastic time for families to enjoy books, songs and more. (Ages 2-5)

Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs, and creative movement for your little ones. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5. Info: 704-416-6400.

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.

Book Beat
35 minutes of terrific stories and "toe-tapping tunes" for children between 3 and rising kindergarten age. This is a walk-in class that meets Wednesday mornings.

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

Preschool Play
Stories, music and crafts for preschoolers and their caregivers. This storytime for children ages 3-5 meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Info: (704)416-4831.

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.

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

Pre-school Storytime
A time for you and your child to enjoy books, songs, and fun. Call 704-416-5800 for further information.

Rockin' Family Storytime
Weare celebrating families and stories this month with a special, action-filled storytime for children and their families.

Thanksgiving Tales
Before you celebrate with your family, stop by the library to hear some delightful Thanksgiving stories. For ages 5 to 8. Info: 704-416-6400.

Book Beat
35 minutes of terrific stories and "toe-tapping tunes" for children between 3 and rising kindergarten age. This is a walk-in class that meets Wednesday afternoons.

Pajama Party!
Pajama Party! Put on your pajamas and come in for some fun! Hear great stories and share in some wonderful songs before bedtime. Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m A family program for all.


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