Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting tons of free activities during Winter Break 2023/2024, for all age groups. They include films, crafts, holiday celebrations and much more. To see them all, visit the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library website.
Here are just a few. This is not a complete list. Also, make sure to check out our big list of things for kids to do around Charlotte during Winter Break!
Make sure to follow each link to get the details. Some events require advance registration and they might fill up early
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Make sure to follow each link for details, including the address of the library branch, the age of child the event is for, and to learn if registration is required.
All of these events are free to attend. There are also multiple story times, and other recurring events. So check the library’s website for all the options.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ Winter Break, including weekends, goes from December 20, 2023, to January 2, 2024.
Please note that all library branches will close at 5 p.m. on December December 23 and will remain closed December 24 to 27. They will reopen December 28, 2023.
DIY: Origami Ornaments
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West Boulevard Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Create an origami ornament as gift (or for yourself!)
Creating With Books: Polar Bears
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
University City Library
Free
Ages 3-11
Listen to books about snow and extend learning with snow related activities and crafts.
Gingerbread Person Cookie Storytime
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
North County Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Make an Ornament
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
2 to 4 p.m.
SouthPark Regional Library
Free
Ages 3-11
Use your creativity and make a festive ornament to take home! Supplies will be provided. This is a drop-in program for children ages 3-11. Registration is not required.
Stained Glass Bells
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
Mint Hill Library
Free
Ages 5-11
The art of stained-glass is hundreds of years old. Today, we will talk about the history of stained-glass and then create our own stained-glass picture of bells.
Exploring History: The California Gold Rush
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
2 to 3 p.m
Cornelius Library
Free
Ages 5-11
Learn about historical topics through stories and hands-on activities! This month the theme is: The California Gold Rush!
Reindeer Games
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
2 to 2:45 p.m.
South County Regional Library
Free
Ages 5-11
Join us for a reindeer antler craft and interactive games including Holiday Pictionary and Holiday Bingo.
Tabletop Board Games for Teens
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
4 to 6 p.m.
University Regional Library
Free
Ages 12-18
ImaginOn’s Winter Celebration
Thursday, December 21, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
ImaginOn
Free
Ages 0-3
It’s Snowflake Day in Spangler Library! Join us for a seasonal celebration on the first day of winter. We’ll begin with a special Family Storytime at 10:30 am followed by hands-on winter crafts in Spangler Library until noon.
Teen Hangout: Home Alone Marathon with Extension Activity
Thursday, December 21, 2023
2 to 6 p.m.
South Boulevard Library
Free
Ages 9-18
Drop in or Hang out during Winter Break! Join us for games, crafts, movies, and other fun activities. Join us for a marathon of the featured film Home Alone PG. Small snacks will be provided.
North County Regional Library Winter Holiday Festival
Thursday, December 21, 2023
2 to 4 p.m.
North County Regional Library
Free
Ages 2-11
Join us for North County Regional Library’s Winter Festival! Our festivities will include a scavenger hunt and crafts to celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah from 2:00 until 4:00 pm.
Mario Kart
Thursday, December 21, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
Pineville Library
Free
Ages 9-18
Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses.
DIY: GraviTrax Marble Run
Thursday, December 21, 2023
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
West Boulevard Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Use our GraviTrax interactive track system to build a complex marble run powered by nothing but gravity and your engineering know-how!
Draw Kawaii Art
Thursday, December 21, 2023
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Mint Hill Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Love anime and drawing cute stuff? Then join us for a basic anime art class where we will be drawing simple “kawaii” doodles. Kawaii means “cute” in Japanese and is a popular form of anime art style where simple shapes and/or expressions are used. Drawing supplies will be provided during the class. This class is geared towards beginners. For K-6th grades students. Participation will be limited to the first 20 students. First come, first serve.
Chess 101
Thursday, December 21, 2023
3 to 4 p.m.
Mountain Island Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Chess encourages cooperation, problem solving and strategic thinking. Learn chess basics and test your skills! Participants are also welcome to join the Chess Free Play drop-in event taking place at 4:00 that afternoon!
From Page to Screen: The Polar Express
Thursday, December 21, 2023
4 to 6 p.m.
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Whether you already love the book or want to watch the movie before reading it, join us for the film adaptation of The Polar Express. See the story brought to life!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, December 22, 2023
1 to 5 p.m.
North County Regional Library
Free
Ages 12-18
Watch both How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Grinch.
Story Explorers: Fluffy Slime
Saturday, December 23, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
ImaginOn
Free
Ages 5-11
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. It’s officially Winter Break and while we can’t make it snow, we can make four-ingredient fluffy slime!
Candy Canes and Reindeer Games
Saturday, December 23, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
Sugar Creek Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments.
DIY Dinosaur
Thursday, December 28, 2023
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
West Boulevard Library
Free
Ages 5-11
Learn to use screwdrivers and drills to assemble a cool 3D dinosaur and check out some amazing dinosaur books.
DIY Yarn Projects
Thursday, December 28, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
ImaginOn
Free
Ages 5-11
Looking for something fun this winter break? Look no further! Explore stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, and more. Today we’ll share the book Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett and then do a series of arts and craft projects with yarn, from friendship bracelets to yard yarn creations.
LEGO Drop-In Tables
Saturday, December 30, 2023
All day
University City Regional Library
Free
Ages 5-12
Drop in LEGO tables. Learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while using LEGO building blocks.
Mario Party Switch Edition
Saturday, December 30, 2023
2 to 4 p.m.
North County Regional Library
Free
Ages 12-18
Teens, you’re invited to a blast from parties past! Grab your friends and come play Mario Party on the Switch.
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