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| APRIL READING RECOMMENDATIONS | | |
Books into Movies
 This month, we're highlighting movies that were based on a book. Check out the original story at your library!The Host
by Stephanie Meyer
"Brilliant, inventive and addictive Meyer's book takes readers into a futuristic world where the majority of humans are present only in body." ~Courtney A.
Now in theaters starring Saoirse Ronan (Lovely Bones) and William Hurt.
 The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"With love triangles, peculiar characters, internal conflicts, and testing of limits, this book has got what it takes to keep you reading. The cruel reality of the consequences for wanting to fulfill our innermost desires is an eye opener. The question remains: How far would you go to repeat the past?" ~Leina L.
Coming to theaters May 10, starring Leo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan.
Odd Thomas
by Dean Koontz
Over the course of two days, Odd Thomas, his soulmate Stormy Llewellyn, and an assortment of allies make their way through a dark, terrifying world in which past and present, and life and death collide as they try to avert a cataclysm.
Now in limited theaters, starring Willem Dafoe, Anton Yelchin, and Addison Timlin.
 The Reluctant Fundamentalist
by Mohsin Hamid
"What begins as a seemingly casual conversation becomes one with innuendos of instability and uncertainty, a revealing and seductive look at the nature of perceptions." ~Vera B.
Coming to theaters May 10, starring Kate Hudson, Keifer Sutherland, and Liev Schreiber.
 The Company You Keep
by Neil Gordon
When his political activities with the Weather Underground radicals from the 1960s catch up with him, a man finds himself on the run in order to secure the love of his child.
Now in limited theaters, starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, and Stanley Tucci.
Find more in the category "Reel Reads: Books Into Movies" on the Library's Reader's Club site.
Love movies based on books?
You won't want to miss our "From Page to Screen" film series, featuring classic science fiction and fantasy novels that have been adapted into fascinating movies. Coming this summer to a library near you. Learn more
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| NEW DIGITAL SERVICE | |  Stream free movies, TV shows, and more from the Library's web site with Hoopla.
Library customers can now very easily stream feature films, TV series, and additional music and audio from the Library's website. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has been chosen as one of only 10 beta sites for a new digital service called Hoopla from Midwest Tapes.
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| NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, APRIL 14-20 | | 
Communities Matter at Your Library
Today's libraries are driven by the needs the community. Whether you're looking for e-books, information on student loans or 24/7 homework help for your kids - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has the resources to meet your needs and those of the whole community.
Here in our community of Mecklenburg County, the Library serves as an integral provider of literacy, learning and education.
- In a recent community survey, 99% of residents agreed that the Library is a valuable educational resource.
- Last year, the Library encouraged the love of reading and learning by offering 743 unique programs, delivered 8,677 times, reaching 440,385 attendees.
- And 97% of parents/caregivers said that they are better prepared to develop pre-reading skills in their children as a result of attending library programs.
As a subscriber to our e-news, you are a natural advocate for libraries, and National Library Week is a great opportunity to spread the word about how communities matter at your library, and how libraries matter in our community. It's easy. Just share the facts about your library with people you know, and help us spread the word about why libraries are still needed in the 21st century and beyond. Learn more at www.cmlibrary.org/libraryweek.
National Library Week Event Highlights
Celebrate the unique role the Public Library plays in the community during National Library Week. Join us at the UC library teen area April 14-20 to join the fun. Vote for your favorite book in the Teen Choice Awards and enter to win a prize. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Join the Matthews Library in celebration of National Library Week. Discover a new and exciting world through our free collections, digital resources and library programs.
Join the West Boulevard Library in celebration of National Library Week. Discover a new and exciting world through our fun activities for Adults and Seniors. Grab some trivia or participate in library BINGO.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Explore your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artists' club as we use different media to make art. We will celebrate National Library Week by creating art for the library.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Special Guest Event!
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Family Storytime with State Treasurer Janet Cowell
Celebrate National Library Week and how "Communities Matter @ Your Library." State Treasurer Janet Cowell will be our guest presenter as she reads about Patches the Pig. Stories, songs, and early literacy activities will encourage young children to have fun learning about money. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months)
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| SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS | | |
2013 marks the 17th anniversary of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), also known as Día. Día is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates each year on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. 
On Saturday, April 27, join us at ImaginOn from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a celebration of children, families and reading, featuring writer and artist Leyla Torres. Watch a play based on the book Mamá Goose, and enjoy a performance from El Alma de la Luna. Pete the cat and Olivia with her dress-up trunk will be there, too! For information call 704-416-0556 or see the event schedule at www.cmlibrary.org/programs/dia.asp
Día celebrations happening at branches:
 Mamá Goose: A Bilingual Play with Music and Dance for Young Audiences (Ages 3-7)
What happens when four kids find a gigantic egg? All sorts of things! Join the fun with Mamá Goose, an adventure in bilingual nursery rhymes. This touring play with music and dance is adapted from Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy's book Mamá Goose.
4/13/2013 at Noon: Independence Regional Learn More
4/13/2013 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road Learn More
Dia: Bilingual Music and Storytelling with Rocio
Come with your family and enjoy a time of songs and stories from Latin America with NC Wolf Trap teaching artist Rocio!
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APRIL FEATURED PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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This month, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is offering more than 400 free classes, events and story times.
There are far too many to list here, so we're providing just a few highlights. Visit www.cmlibrary.org/programs to see the full schedule.
Operation College Launch Operation College Launch: PSAT Practice Exam
Participate in an actual Practice PSAT exam then attend the Learn How to Improve your Scores seminar to learn success secrets. Recommended for 8th-10th grade students. Registration is required as sessions fill up quickly. This session is 2.5 hours. 4/13/2013 at 10:00 AM: Steele Creek Learn More / Register Online
Operation College Launch: PSAT Understanding Your Score and Success Strategies
Participate in an actual Practice PSAT exam then attend the Learn How to Improve your Scores seminar to learn success secrets. Recommended for 8th-10th grade students. Registration is required as sessions fill up quickly. This session is 90 minutes.
Meet The Author Events Meet the Author: Danny Bernstein
Meet Danny Bernstein, author of The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Across North Carolina which focuses on the beauty and vibrancy of the 1,000 miles from Clingmans Dome in the Smokies to the Outer Banks. Bernstein will speak about her books and experiences. 4/13/2013 at 10:30 AM: North County Regional Learn More / Register Online 4/13/2013 at 2:00 PM: Morrison Regional Learn More / Register Online
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Chef Peter Reinhart: My Life as a Bread Baker and Pizza FanaticChef Peter Reinhart is author of nine books on bread, gluten free bread, and pizza baking, including My Life as a Pizza Fanatic. Reinhart will share stories from his life and his search for the perfect pizza. There will be a Q&A about what it means to be a chef and work as a food professional.
Meet the Author: Alan Armstrong
Children will learn about the writing process and what inspires Armstrong, author of Racing the Moon, to write historical fiction. The author will be signing books after the program, and copies of his book will be available for sale. For ages 8-11.
Writing a Mystery with Mark de Castrique
Celebrate National Library Week and meet Mark de Castrique, author of The 13th Target and other mystery novels for adults and teens. Learn about his writing process, inspiration and career path. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
April is National Poetry Month Poetry: ArteSanos de la Palabra
Charlotte Latino spoken word performance troupe will bring the energy and beauty of their poetry in Spanish and English to Morrison Regional Library to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Earth Day Earth Day Celebration
Come learn what you can do to improve our planet through your daily habits and conservation efforts.
Celebrate Science! The North Carolina Science Festival (www.ncsciencefestival.org) is happening April 5 - 21, and the Library is joining in on the celebration of science! Check out these Library events that prove what every scientist knows -- that science is fun!
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| WORLD BOOK NIGHT | |
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Bringing books to those who can't come to the library
World Book Night, April 23, 2013, is an annual celebration in which tens of thousands of people go into their communities to spread the love of reading by giving out books donated by publishers and individuals. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will receive several hundred books which volunteer "Book Givers" will distribute to people unable to come to the library due to access issues.
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