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If you would like to make a difference in your community as a volunteer at the Library, contact Volunteer Coordinator Chauna Wall at cwall@cmlibrary.org or (704) 416-0711. Visit the Library's volunteer page to see a complete list of opportunities.
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Find out about the Library's latest book, DVD and CD offerings through a free, weekly e-mail or RSS feed. Visit Wowbrary, put in your ZIP code, select "Charlotte Mecklenburg Library," enter your e-mail address, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Dine Out for Books at Zink the third Thursday.
Zink American Kitchen will be hosting a Third Thursday for Books at its restaurant located in the SouthPark area, 4310 Sharon Road.
Mark your calendar for these dates to participate:
- March 15, 2012
- April 19, 2012
- May 17, 2012
- June 21, 2012
Call 704.909.5500 or go online to make your reservations. |
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March Reading Recommendations | | |
Spring Fever
If the warm weather has you yearning to dig in the dirt or clean out the clutter, take a peek at this month's perfect-for-Spring reading recommendations.
 Potted Gardens
by Rebecca Cole
Using any container and any kind of plant, would-be gardeners can follow Rebecca Cole's guidance and plant a bit of beauty in a corner of their homes or gardens. Potted Gardens is the everyday companion for the new and experienced container gardener alike.
 You grow girl: the groundbreaking guide to gardening
by Gayla Trail
This is not your grandmother's gardening book; it's a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality.
For kids!
Grow it, cook it
by Deborah Lock and Margaret Parrish
Showing how to grow plants and then how to use them in delicious kid-appealing recipes, Grow It, Cook It is more than a cookbook--it offers a fresh approach to healthy eating by getting children involved in food right from the start!
 Smart organizing: simple strategies for bringing order to your home
by Sandra Felton
For busy moms, organizing is something that is always on the to-do list but never gets scratched off. In this new book from a trusted organizing expert, readers discover the key to turning a chaotic house into a clutter-free home in no time at all.
Throw out fifty things: clear the clutter, find your life
by Gail Blanke
Blanke (Between Trapezes), a motivational speaker and former columnist for Real Simple, shovels aside detritus to make space for cleaner rooms and clearer minds.
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| Featured events for teens | | 
Teens are encouraged to 'geek out' at the library during Teen Tech Week, March 4-10.
Local teens will be tuning in as Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
 | | In the SCIENCE LIBRARY workshop, participants will replicate complex structures quickly and efficiently by working in groups using the Neocube. Compete against other teens to see who will be the reigning science wizard. |
celebrates the sixth annual Teen Tech Week March 4-10. We join thousands of other libraries and schools across the country who are celebrating this year's theme, Geek Out @ your libraryŽ.
"Teen Tech Week is a way for librarians and educators to collaborate with and educate teens about technology," says Teen Librarian Tiffany Boeglen. "Over the last several years the library's role in increasing digital literacy has become more and more important, equal to that of reading literacy."
Classes include workshops that let teens get hands-on with digital technologies through science and art, as well as informative programs that talk about the need for secure passwords.
View the full list of Teen Tech Week events.
See our printable list of books related to Teen Tech Week.
Coming in April...
Stay tuned... in April the Library will start accepting online applications for the annual Teen Summer Volunteer Program. More information will be posted on the library's teen web site, www.libraryloft.org, in April. |
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 We've added more eReader workshops!Last month we told you about our new eReader workshops, where you can learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet or laptop. Due to popular demand, we're adding more classes each month. See dates and locations.
Browse our collection of downloadable titles at downloads.cmlibrary.org.
 Page One: Inside the New York Times
Tommy Tomlinson, columnist for the Charlotte Observer, and John Grooms, former editor of Creative Loafing, lead a discussion of "Page One: Inside the New York Times," a film that looks at today's New York Times and the current state of of our news. It's Saturday, March 10 at Morrison Regional Library branch. The film begins at 1:30pm, with discussion immediately following. Learn more.
Digital Literacy Workshop
 Today, modern citizenship is digital citizenship. Digital technology is a critical tool to help people stay informed, stay current, and stay connected. To be a digital citizen, you need to develop these important digital literacy skills. Please join us for a free workshop, where you can customize what YOU want to learn and what YOU want to do. The workshop is being provided by instructors and students from Queens University of Charlotte as part of a grant made possible by the Knight Foundation. Learn more.
 Job Readiness Labs
The Job Help Center and CPCC have joined forces to provide small group & individual assistance to job seekers. Work with an HR professional each week until May to learn how to improve your job searching skills, learn the ins and outs of behavioral interviewing, and improve your resume. We even have special sessions for international job seekers. Learn more.
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Every Child Ready to Read (General Overview Workshop)
This workshop presents fun ideas and activities that parents/caregivers can use to support early literacy at home. Learn the five simple practices that will help your child get ready to read. Come prepared to learn and play with your child. Audience: Ages 0-5.
3/16/2012 at 10:30, Morrison Regional. Learn More.
Story Explorers
Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games and more! This new series at ImaginOn is just for school age kids. Audience: Elementary (Ages 5-11)
Learn more.
Online! Get Set For KindergartenWill you child be entering kindergarten in the fall? Now is the perfect time to check out your library's online, month-by-month guide to preparing for kindergarten, featuring skills development tips, activities that can help your child get ready to read, and much more. Visit www.getset4k.org to see what you can be practicing this month!
Find many more programs for children of all ages at www.cmlibrary.org/programs.
 Find us in Martha Stewart Living!
Our fabulous staff recommends books to keep kids reading in the March issue of Martha Stewart Living. The issue is on newsstands now; find us on pg 4. |
| Never Stop Learning | |
Meet Ms. Moton. At 105 years old, she recently learned how to use a computer. Though she always had the desire to learn, she never had the means or opportunity. That is, until she participated in a Library Outreach program hosted at a local senior nutrition site. Congratulations, Ms. Moton -- we knew you could do it. Read the full story.
With your library, you too can be a person who never stops learning! |
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