Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/5/2009 to 11/5/2009.
Puppet Club
Come out and join the after school Puppet Club! We will design the set, create our own puppets, and then put on our very own puppet show!! The club will run November 11, 12, and 13 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5 - 12 yrs old.
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.
Call for performers! Deadline Nov. 13
Performing Artists are needed for the Global Family Story Festival Series starting in January. Artists should be able to set up, create and interact with passing observers who might ask questions.
To apply, please fill out and return the electronic application. Deadline: Friday, November 13.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Please direct questions to: bmurray@imaginon.org. This opportunity is best suited to groups within the Carolinas.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the electronic application.
The festival will take place on the following dates at ImaginOn: the Joe & Joan Martin Center:
- January 16: Celebrate Asia!
- February 20: Celebrate Latin America!
- March 20: Celebrate Africa!
- April 17: Celebrate Native America!
Tween Zone: Card-making
Sarah Hudson, a teen librarian, will share her card-making talent and 4th-6th graders will get a chance to make a card for a service man or woman abroad.
Blankets for Teens by Teens
6th-12th graders are invited to get involved with Project Linus by making blankets for teens in trauma. We'll have fun watching classic Charlie Brown videos and eating snacks while we work on this service project. Register by calling 704-416-5200.
Delicious Dish: No-Bake Cookies
Stop by and make everyone's favorite no-bake cookies. Chocolate, peanut butter and oatmeal-y goodness! For teens 12-18 only.
Art & Anime Club
Do you love to draw and create? Join other teens who have a passion for art, anime and manga in this on-going monthly event.
Charlotte Fit Girls
This 6 week running and reading program for girls in the 4th-6th grade consists of non-competitive workouts designed to safely build endurance to run the Dowd Y 5k and "Great Book of the Day" discussions featuring bold female protagonists.
Young Writers Club
6th-12th graders are invited to join our writers' group. Bring something you're working on. We'll share ideas, critiques, and help each other become better writers! Information: Call 704-416-6600, option #4.
Parent University Class
Helping Your High School Student Prepare for College. CPCC
Reserve spot here: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/ParentUniv/Pages/Fall2009CourseOnlineRegistration.aspx
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
Word Basics, Two-part Series
Two-part series, Thursday mornings (Nov 5 and 12). Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2003. Other topics will include line spacing, bullets and inserting pictures. Requires experience with a computer, mouse, and Windows.
Computer Basics
Get an overview of computer terms and concepts, and learn the basics of using a computer (laptop), keyboard, and mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience.
Digital Scrapbooking with Power Point 2003
Learn how to create a digital scrapbook to share with family and friends in this lecture style program.
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.
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer.
Excel II
This class is part two of Excel Basics. Review the basics of excel and more, including creating tables, editing tables and making graphs. Registration Required: (704) 416-5431.
Computer Basics
Get an overview of computer terms and concepts, and learn the basics of using a computer (laptop), keyboard, and mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer 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.
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.
YOU Pick the Flick
Teen choice movie. While the adults are electing leadership this fall, teens in 6th-12th grades will be voting on what movie to show on November 5. Nominate your favorite film, then encourage your friends to vote for it. Don't you love democracy?
Spangler's Got Game
Play the game of the day with peers and staff.
Charlotte Fit Girls
This 6 week running and reading program for girls in the 4th-6th grade consists of non-competitive workouts designed to safely build endurance to run the Dowd Y 5k and "Great Book of the Day" discussions featuring bold female protagonists.
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.
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
Where will we go? What will we learn? Join us as we explore Thailand! Grades 2-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
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
Call for performers! Deadline Nov. 13
Performing Artists are needed for the Global Family Story Festival Series starting in January. Artists should be able to set up, create and interact with passing observers who might ask questions.
To apply, please fill out and return the electronic application. Deadline: Friday, November 13.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Please direct questions to: bmurray@imaginon.org. This opportunity is best suited to groups within the Carolinas.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the electronic application.
The festival will take place on the following dates at ImaginOn: the Joe & Joan Martin Center:
- January 16: Celebrate Asia!
- February 20: Celebrate Latin America!
- March 20: Celebrate Africa!
- April 17: Celebrate Native America!
Charlotte Symphony Guild Musical Petting Zoo
It's a petting zoo for musical instruments! Try your hand at a broad range of symphonic instruments with guidance from Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Guild members. We'll have everything from French horns to flutes!
Charlotte Symphony Guild Musical Petting Zoo
It's a petting zoo for musical instruments! Try your hand at a broad range of symphonic instruments with guidance from Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Guild members. We'll have everything from French horns to flutes!
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)
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.
StarBright, StoryNight
A family storytime for all ages. Enjoy a movie, crafts or a speical Ready-to-Learn program. For more information call: 704-416-3000.
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