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Movers & Shakers

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers & Shakers (West)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagi...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TAB Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Teens
This event is in the "Children" group.

Code Club Level 2

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Do you know the basics of Scratch? If you do, then join us for Code Club II. Children, grades K-6, will explore the Scratch coding program. Patrons will be able to register for the...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Do you know the basics of Scratch? If you do, then join us for Code Club II. Children, grades K-6, will explore the Scratch coding program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Write On!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Williams Wing at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Write On! Is open to any adult who is interested in writing – all genres, all levels of skill. Led by local author Katherine L. E. White. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Williams Wing
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Write On! Is open to any adult who is interested in writing – all genres, all levels of skill. Led by local author Katherine L. E. White.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books Among Friends Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Books Among Friends meets the third Tuesday of the month. This program is currently full. Please go to the circulation desk to be added to the waiting list or call 704-664-292...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Books Among Friends meets the third Tuesday of the month. 

This program is currently full. Please go to the circulation desk to be added to the waiting list or call 704-664-2927.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Baby and Me is a program for children ages 6 months to 18 months and their caregivers. Each session is a time for one-on-one interaction between child and caregiver to focus on spe...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Baby and Me is a program for children ages 6 months to 18 months and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Tots (West)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Time for Tots is an interactive literacy program featuring simple stories, finger plays, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. This program is for children, ages 18 - 36 ...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Time for Tots is an interactive literacy program featuring simple stories, finger plays, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. This program is for children, ages 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Tots

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Time for Tots is an interactive literacy program featuring simple stories, finger plays, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. This program is for children, ages 18 - 36 ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Time for Tots is an interactive literacy program featuring simple stories, finger plays, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. This program is for children, ages 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers & Shakers

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers & Shakers (West)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagi...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Accessible Mat Yoga (West)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this class we will begin on the floor with seated postures warming the body up. Then moving into standing poses as we work on balance. We will come to the floor once more with a...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

In this class we will begin on the floor with seated postures warming the body up. Then moving into standing poses as we work on balance. We will come to the floor once more with a few seated postures and end class with a body relaxation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Lovers (West)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

MPL Book Lovers Book Club is held the 3rd Thursday of the month. This program currently has a waitlist. Please go to the Circulation Desk to be added to the wait list or call 704-7...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

MPL Book Lovers Book Club is held the 3rd Thursday of the month. This program currently has a waitlist. Please go to the Circulation Desk to be added to the wait list or call 704-799-4200.
 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Exploration Stations

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers are invited to come explore various hands-on learning stations. This program is an open format for patrons to interact with a variety of activities cr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers are invited to come explore various hands-on learning stations. This program is an open format for patrons to interact with a variety of activities created around a central monthly theme.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MPL Knitting Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Knitting experts, beginners, and everyone in between are invited to join us for Knitting Group on the first and third Thursday of every month at the Main Library!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Knitting experts, beginners, and everyone in between are invited to join us for Knitting Group on the first and third Thursday of every month at the Main Library!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bookworm

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Emerging readers ages 5-8 are invited to join us for an interactive program promoting phonics skills followed by fun literacy activities. Parents are encouraged to bring an electro...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Emerging readers ages 5-8 are invited to join us for an interactive program promoting phonics skills followed by fun literacy activities.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Speaker Series: Megan Miranda

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Megan Miranda! Books will be available for purchase and author signing!  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Megan Miranda! Books will be available for purchase and author signing!


 


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga improves muscle and bone strength, flexibility, better dexterity, mind clarity, improves breathing and reduces stress. No yoga experience required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga improves muscle and bone strength, flexibility, better dexterity, mind clarity, improves breathing and reduces stress. No yoga experience required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Get Digital (West)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Get Digital (West)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.&nb...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Let's Discover

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Patrons of all ages can join us for this interactive STEM program, no experience required! We have a variety of engaging activities that you can run, build, and create all at your ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Patrons of all ages can join us for this interactive STEM program, no experience required! We have a variety of engaging activities that you can run, build, and create all at your own pace. The possibilities are endless! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Let's Discover (West)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Patrons of all ages can join us for this interactive STEM program, no experience required! We have a variety of engaging activities that you can run, build, and create all at your ...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Patrons of all ages can join us for this interactive STEM program, no experience required! We have a variety of engaging activities that you can run, build, and create all at your own pace. The possibilities are endless! 

Closed Sundays

All Day
Main Library, West Branch
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, West Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.

All About My Family

All Day 11/25 - 11/27
Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Will you spend time with family this week? Stop by the library and pick up an All About My Family sheet to complete while everyone is together (while supplies last). 

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Will you spend time with family this week? Stop by the library and pick up an All About My Family sheet to complete while everyone is together (while supplies last).