Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 11/9/2009 to 11/9/2009.
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!
Profile Pics
Want to update your profile picture on your Facebook, MySpace or other online account? Stop by to have photos taken and upload them right away! For teens 12-18 only.
"The Giving Tree"
We will read Shel Silverstein’s classic, The Giving Tree,
and we will make a giving tree of our own where each leaf will indicate a good dead we will do.
Kids Club Surprise
Come explore hands on fun. Maybe Art? Maybe Technology? Maybe a Mystery?
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics. In November we will hear an excerpt from the forthcoming book by Janice Allen Jackson; she is developing a book project around her 16 years of executive experience in management.
NaNoWriMo
It's National Novel Writing Month, which means if you've ever wanted to write a book, now's the time! Any teen interested in taking this challenge should join us every Monday in Novemeber at FRL. Prizes for all teen writers!
"The Giving Tree"
We will read Shel Silverstein’s classic, The Giving Tree,
and we will make a giving tree of our own where each leaf will indicate a good dead we will do.
American Girls Club: Little Sisters
This is a hands-on bookclub for grades K-2 that brings the American Girls series to life. Registration if for Winter and Spring meetings. Registration begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
Boys Will Be Boys
A fun once-a-month book club just for boys that will discuss books that defines what it is to be a boy!!
The Boys of Summer Reading Club
This book club meets on the second Monday of the month and discusses books about baseball. Info: (704) 416-5431.
SCORE counseling
SCORE® provides free Individual Counseling Sessions to
Business Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs at the Main Library every Tuesday and the 2nd/4th Mondays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Appointments are recommended. Please contact the Charlotte SCORE® at 704-344-6576 or charlottescore47@carolina.rr.com for an appointment.
Business Book Discussion
Join others in this monthly discussion of the latest business topics. In November we will hear an excerpt from the forthcoming book by Janice Allen Jackson; she is developing a book project around her 16 years of executive experience in management.
Social Security
John Heath, Public Affairs Specialist with the Charlotte Social Security Office, discusses retirement, disability benefits, survivors benefits, and Medicare. He will be available to answer any of your general questions about Social Security.
Profile Pics
Want to update your profile picture on your Facebook, MySpace or other online account? Stop by to have photos taken and upload them right away! For teens 12-18 only.
Wordplay Monday: Freedom of Speech
What does having the freedom of speech mean to you? Come discuss your First Amendment rights. For teens 12-18 only.
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 II
After a review of Excel basics, we’ll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs.
Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel. Registration required.
Wordplay Monday: Freedom of Speech
What does having the freedom of speech mean to you? Come discuss your First Amendment rights. For teens 12-18 only.
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 lunes a las 10:15 am. A Spanish language storytime language for children ages 0-5 years. Each Monday at 10:15 am
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.
The Master of Suspense: Alfred Hitchcock Classics-PLCMC Fall Film Festival
"Strangers On A Train" (1951)
101 minutes; B&W
Starring Farley Granger and Robert Walker
Qualifying Rounds for Super Smash Brothers
Each day one winner will be chosen to participate in a tournament on Saturday, November 14 of Super Smash Brothers online against other libraries. 40 libraries throughout the US are involved.
Teen Fitness Challenge
Almost 14 million children in the U.S. between the
ages of 2 and 17 are obese and another 8.6 million are at risk of becoming obese? Join other teens making healthy changes in their lives.
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.
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!
A Chorus Before Us
Come find out about singing in a chorus with special guests from the East Meck High School Chorus at this program for kids ages 5-11. No registration required. Info: (704) 416-4831.
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!
Bouncers
Stories and activities for babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Registration required on or after the 30th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.
Terrific Twos
A special program for you and your two-year old child to enjoy stories, songs and more. (Ages 2 years old)
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.
Young & Restless (Mondays)
Little “movers and shakers” will enjoy their own program of stories, music and rhymes. (Ages 18-23 months.)
Baby & Me
This is the perfect introduction to books, rhymes and songs for babies up to 14 months.
Movin' and Groovin'
Have fun with stories and rhymes at this storytime filled with music and movement. For children ages 18 months through five years. This group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. No registration required. Info: (704)416-4831.
Pre School Story Time!
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set.
Twist, Shout, Check It Out
(Birth to Age 5) Shake it up, shake it out. Stories, music and movement to warm up your day.
Young and Restless
Stories, songs and rhymes designed for those little ones 18 to 23 months that don’t like to sit still. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Registration for Nov programs begins 10/28.
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español, para ninos 0-5 años. Cada lunes a las 10:15 am. A Spanish language storytime language for children ages 0-5 years. Each Monday at 10:15 am
Toddle Time
Walking babies to 23 months will enjoy beginning stories, puppets, music and movement activities. This is a walk-in register at the door class that meets on Monday mornings.
Two Time (Mondays)
Get ready for books, rhymes, music and dancing! (Age 2.)
Waddlers
Stories and activities for babies who are walking up to 17 months and their caregivers. Registration required on or after the 30th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.
Cuddle Ups
Story time for children 3-16 months.
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.
Brilliant Babies
(Babies not yet walking)
Songs, stories, and bouncing rhymes for the newest reader-to-be and a grown-up. Info: 704-416-5630.
Cruisers
Stories and activities for babies 18 to 23 months and their caregivers. Registration required on or after the 30th of the previous month: (704) 416-6000.
Family Fun Time
Stories, music and fun for the whole family!
Lap Lovers
A weekly program for sharing books, rhythms, and rhymes. (For babies through 23 months who are not yet walking)
Pre-School Storytime (Mondays)
Stories, songs and fun for the pre-school set. (Ages 3-5.)
Time for Twos
Stories, songs and more tailored just for the two-year-olds. Info: 704-416-5000 option 2. Registration for November programs begins 10/28.
Two-Time
2 year olds get ready for books, music, rhymes, and dancing. This is walk-in class that meets Monday mornings. For more information call 704-416-6800.
Young & Restless
Little "movers & shakers" between the ages of 15 and 23 months will enjoy their own story time!
Just for Me !
JUST FOR ME (ages 3-5) No registration required.
An independent story time for children all by themselves.
Storytime Roundup
Stories,rhymes and a flannelboard story every week. All ages
American Girls Club: Little Sisters
This is a hands-on bookclub for grades K-2 that brings the American Girls series to life. Registration if for Winter and Spring meetings. Registration begins 10/28. Info: 704-416-5000 option #2.
Rhyme Time
Playfully fun rhymes that will engage the kids in craft-making, singing, and acting in this four week series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Register online or call 704-416-6800 for more information
Creating with Books
A is for Apple. J is for Jack. Join us for Applejack folktales and food fun. Grades K-5. Registration required: 704-416-5421.
Family Time Storytime
Bring the whole family in pajamas for some sleepy time stories and fun. This activity for all ages takes place on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. No registration required. Info: (704) 416-4831.
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