Charlotte Mecklenburg Library News and Events
November 2013
November Holiday Closures
Thanksgiving closures. All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 28. All libraries will resume normal operating hours on Friday.

Main Library closes early on Nov. 14. Main Library in uptown will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, for an event. All other libraries will follow normal operating hours on that day. 
 
November Highlights
Children explore financial learning tools at ImaginOn during the recent grant announcement at ImaginOn. This is the biggest gift to-date to the Library Foundation. See more pictures by clicking the photo above.
Kids can "Grow Up Great" through early financial literacy.
Many of us are aware of the positive effects that early exposure to books and reading can bring to children, but did you know that teaching them about money as early as three years old can have a similar impact?

Thanks to a $200,000 grant from the PNC Foundation, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will be able to touch the lives of some 30,000 children and their parents to teach early financial literacy through lessons from For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, & Saving™ kits, developed by Sesame Workshop. Read 
more about the grant.

The initiative goes into full swing later this month and will build on several successful early literacy library programs already in place. Here are some upcoming opportunities for your young child to learn. Stay tuned for more.  
 

Preschool Storytime:
For Me, for You, for Later™
Preschoolers learn about financial literacy skills through making choices and decisions. Learn how people, things and money have value. Audience: Preschool (3-5)

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This program was made possible thanks to the generous support of PNC's national Grow up Great initiative.   

For Me, for You, for Later early financial literacy workshop programs
Parents can also visit PNC's parent toolkit page to download a free For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving™ activity kit. The free bilingual, multimedia kit includes a Parent and Caregiver Guide, a Children's Activity Book, 3 Jar Labels and an original Sesame Street® DVD that features Elmo, Cookie Monster and their Sesame Street friends as Elmo learns the basics of spending, saving and sharing.

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Friends Pop-up Book Sale: Nov 2, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at South County Regional Library

You've enjoyed the Friends of the Library's week-long Big Benefit Book Sale each year. Now join us for short, pop-up book sales throughout the county. The first sale will be held in the parking lot of the South County Regional library branch. Find great deals on books and other materials. Book sale proceeds benefit the Library. 
Affordable Care Act -
Health Reform Information 
With implementation of the Affordable Care Act underway, many people have questions about how the changes will impact them. Join the Library for discussions of what's in the law, how it's being implemented in NC and how you may be affected. Learn more. 

November is National Novel Writing Month

 

Children's Writing Group - NaNoWriMo
Collaborate with other kids as you share your writing, give and receive feedback and support others through the writing process. November is National Novel Writing Month! Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11)

Teen Writer's Club: Celebrating National Novel Writing Month
Writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share work, exchange ideas and feedback, and meet other local amateur writers. Teens will have a chance to discuss their ideas for a novel. Audience: Teens (12-18)

astronomy Watch the Skies! Astronomy in Your Backyard
Participants will learn about the stars, constellations, etc., of the night sky with the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club. Bring your telescopes! There will be time to view the night sky at the end of the program. Audience: Teens, Adults
Community Service Project: Thank a Veteran
Being involved in the community is a great way to make connections and build your leadership skills. In honor of Veteran's Day, join us as we create cards for those serving in our military. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Alfred Hitchcock: "The Man Who Knew Too Much"
1934 Version. See Hitchcock's 1934 suspense thriller. This original British version stars Peter Lorre as the sinister head of a gang of terrorists and kidnappers. Audience: Teens and adults.
1956 Version. Come to watch a presentation on the great director, Alfred Hitchcock, and then stay to watch his 1956 "remake" of the movie starring Jimmy Stewart & Doris Day. Rated PG. Refreshments. Audience: Teens and adults.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Fashion Photography
Join us to learn about and explore a career in photography with professional fashion photographer Todd Youngblood. Audience: Teens (12-18).
college Want to go to college, but not sure how?

Teens and parents, attend our free Operation College Launch workshops.

All workshops are designed to provide teens (and parents) with the information they need about their future beyond high school. Workshops are held at various libraries from Sept. through April. 


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NEW! Returning to School: Attending College as an Adult 

Whether you are going to college for the first time or returning after time away from school, learn how to navigate everything from admissions to financial aid.
University City Interested in volunteering?

Unique and creative gardening volunteer opportunity at University City Regional Library.

Individuals or groups are needed to help maintain and refresh the landscaping in the front of the University City Regional library, including a small rose garden. This would be a great project for someone creative who would like to bring color and life to the library's front landscaping for the public to enjoy. Maintenance of the garden would be required on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. Please contact Cameron Smith at University City Regional if you are interested in this unique volunteer opportunity for you or your group (704-416-7211 or csmith@cmlibrary.org).
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