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This month, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is offering
more than 1,200
free classes, events and storytimes.
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. And don't forget to sign up online for Summer Reading for a chance to read your way to fun and prizes! See below for details.
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Special author events
Meet the Author: Nan Chase
Local author Nan Chase will share excerpts and ideas from her recent book, Eat Your Yard! She will also discuss her writing process and offer tips for growing your own food in the local climate and soil. Books will be available for sale. Audience: Adults, Seniors
7/2/2013 at 2:00 PM: University City Regional Learn More | Register
7/2/2013 at 6:00 PM: Matthews | Learn More | Register
7/3/2013 at 1:00 PM: Mountain Island | Learn More | Register
Meet the Author: Jean Houghton-Beatty
Local author Jean Houghton-Beatty will share excerpts from her novel, Stoney Beck, and discuss her research and writing process. She will entertain questions afterwards. Audience: Adults, Seniors
7/13/2013 at 1:00 PM: Mint Hill Learn More | Register Online
7/31/2013 at 6:00 PM: Steele CreekLearn More | Register Online
Creating Characters that Come Alive
Writers, do your characters fall flat on the page? Want to make them come alive for your readers? Authors Myra Johnson and Dora Hiers offer tips on creating memorable characters that stay fresh in readers' minds long after the last page is turned. Audience: Adults, Seniors
7/1/2013 at 6:00 PM: South County Regional | Learn More | Register
Social Media at Work: Are You Connected?
New in business and want to get the word out? Get connected with social media. Using her writing career as an example, author Dora Hiers will share a basic overview of the role of social media and demonstrate how it can expand your business. Audience: Adults, Seniors
7/18/2013 at 6:00 PM: South County Regional Learn More | Register
7/25/2013 at 6:00 PM: Independence RegionalLearn More | Register
7/30/2013 at 6:00 PM: North County RegionalLearn More | Register
Accomplish Your Goals with Jennifer Pharr Davis
Jennifer Pharr Davis, author and record-breaking hiker of the Appalachian Trail, informs and entertains. From her successes, learn to refine your business practices by focusing on goal-setting, teamwork, efficiency, and creative problem solving. Audience: Adults, Seniors
7/23/2013 at 6:00 PM: Morrison Regional Learn More | Register
7/24/2013 at 12:00 PM: Main LibraryLearn More | Register
7/24/2013 at 6:00 PM: Steele CreekLearn More | Register
Learn something new!
Special events for kids Kids, don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading for a chance to read your way to fun and prizes! See below for details. Special Summer Exhibit at ImaginOn - Arthur's™ WorldIn Arthur's™ World, children engage in role-playing and reading activities in their favorite Arthur settings. The exhibit includes Mr. Ratburn's Classroom, the Elwood City Library, The Read Family Kitchen and The Backyard Sleepover. Children can even dance in front of a ChromaKey wall that inserts them into some favorite Arthur TV scenes. Fun, Arthur-related activities are designed to reinforce the messages behind the popular book and television series: that being smart and into books is cool, and that kids can face and resolve real-life dilemmas. Click here for more Arthur's™ World information on the ImaginOn website.
Admission is FREE - Exhibit runs through Sept. 8, 2013.  Get Set 4 Kindergarten It's almost time for kindergarten! At this program, rising kindergartners participate in stories and activities that build pre-reading skills and help prepare children for success in school. Events take place at multiple library locations. See schedule. The Magic of Reading with Rufus  | | The Magic of Reading with Rufus |
Rufus,the Charlotte Bobcats Mascot, will present the importance of reading everyday while entertaining children with music, video, dance, and magic tricks. 7/24/2013 at 2:00 PM: Scaleybark | Learn More | Register Online 8/7/2013 at 2:00 PM: Hickory Grove | Learn More 8/21/2013 at 2:00 PM: Matthews Learn More Storytimes and more storytimes! Did you know that even if your child isn't yet in school, there are many things you can do to prepare him or her for reading? Learn more about early literacy activities by joining us at the library with your child for a storytime! No matter how young your child is, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has age-appropriate programs that include stories, songs and movement activities that develop the skills that young children need in order to read and write. So have fun while learning -- check out one of the hundreds of storytimes happening at a library near you at cmlibrary.org/programs
Teens Teens, don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading for a chance to read your way to fun and prizes! See below for details. Writing Workshops With Local Authors
Teens can learn writing skills with a local writer and instructor. This are each stand-alone programs, not a series. Audience: Teens (12-18) Cartooning for Teens with Al Bigley
Learn about professional cartooning and explore the commercial art world with Al Bigley, a local artist and author. Participants will have a chance to draw and gather feedback from the presenter. Audience: Teens (12-18) 7/26/2013 at 3:00 PM: Matthews | Learn More Teen Summer Reading: Kinect Gaming Tournament Show off your game! Compete against teens at other library branches to see who has the fiercest skills. We will be playing Wipeout! The winner will earn a Teen Summer Reading-themed prize. Teen Fashion Apprentice 2013: Fashionably Ever After The nationally recognized Teen Fashion Apprentice program is back with new ideas and collaborations. This year the focus is on careers in the fashion industry, with workshops that cover a variety of hot topics. For more details, visit www.libraryloft.org/teen-fashion-apprentice-2013.  | | A designer and model prepare backstage at 2012 Fashion Week. |
Hot off the Press! (Fashion PR & Marketing)
7/3/2013 at 2:00 PM: Independence Regional Learn More Fashion Biz (Fashion Entrepreneur)
7/5/2013 at 3:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Learn More | Register
7/8/2013 at 3:00 PM: Mint Hill Learn More | Register Style for Sale! (Fashion Buying): 7/9/2013 at 2:00 PM: University City Regional | Learn More | Register The Big Picture (Fashion Photography)
7/10/2013 at 2:00 PM: Independence Regional | Learn More Johnson & Wales University (Fashion Industry Education)
7/11/2013 at 2:00 PM: University City Regional | Learn More | Register Curl Up and Dye (Hair and Makeup) 7/31/2013 at 2:00 PM: Independence Regional | Learn More NEW! Teen Fashion Week will premier the week of July 15 with a montage of community designers and speakers equipping teens to compete in the FUSION: Teen Fashion Show Challenge on July 20 at ImaginOn. For details on Teen Fashion Week, the Fashion Show Challenge and apprenticeships, visit www.libraryloft.org/teen-fashion-apprentice-2013. | 
