During Winter Break Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is offering plenty of fun things for kids and teens to do at local branches. There’s no cost to these events, but some do require registration and space is limited. Make sure to follow the links for more information, including age recommendations. These are just a few events. See more on the library’s calendar.
Kids’ Yoga
Monday, December 28th, 2015, 3 p.m.
Morrison Regional
Learn yoga and explore relaxation techniques with Karey Tom from Charlotte Kids Yoga. This program is for ages 7-11. Pre-registration required.
Week of Making: Chocolate Candy
Monday, December 28th, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
ImaginOn
Celebrate National Chocolate Day and learn how to make your own. Ages 12-18.
Paws to Read
Monday, December 28th, 4 p.m.
Davidson
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading to a certified therapy dog.
Learn, Connect, Play: Video Games
Tuesday, December 29th, all day
West Boulevard
Grab your friends and come play video games and have some fun while developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Ages 12-18.
Now Showing: The Secret of NIMH
Tuesday, December 29th, 1 p.m.
Mountain Island
Join us for this special showing! To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she ever suspected. Rated G with a runtime of 82 minutes.
Week of Making: Circuit Scribe
Tuesday, December 29th, 3:30 p.m.
ImaginOn
Create an electrifying work of art with our conductive-ink pens and LEDs. Age 12-18.
Readers’ Theatre: Drama Rama
Wednesday, December 30th, 11 a.m.
South County
Come join us for theatre games! Develop reading and comprehension skills by using scripts adapted from children’s literature to increase your presentation and public speaking skills. Age 6-11.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Author Angela Amos
Wednesday, December 30th, 11 a.m.
Mountain Island
Enjoy a special storytime with local author Angela Amos. She will be reading from her book, Twas the Fight Before Christmas. Ages 3-11.
Week of Making: Make a Time Capsule
Wednesay, December 30th, 3:30 p.m.
ImaginOn
Create a time capsule for 2015. Some materials will be provided; feel free to bring your own unique-to-you memory reminders as well. Age 12-18.
Family Storytime: New Year’s Eve Countdown to Noon
Thursday, December 31st, 11 a.m.
Scaleybark
Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Happy “Noon Year’s” Party Storytime
Thursday, December 31st, 11 a.m.
Myers Park
Since many children can not (or should not) stay up until midnight, they miss out on all the New Year’s festivities. Come count down with us in a fun, safe environment and join us for an hour long celebration as families will hear funny stories, sing songs, dance, make an art activity, and count down to twelve o’clock (noon)! Afterwards, stay and play while enjoying refreshments and kid-friendly music.
Week of Making: Light Up 2016 Fun Glasses
Thursday, December 31st, 3:30 p.m.
ImaginOn
Create silly light-up frames to wear to New Years celebrations. Age 12-18.
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