Events
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
In ProgressAll day,Join West Boulevard Library for a fun scavenger hunt focused on the past and present of black history inspired by the poem In This Place (An American Lyric) by Amanda Gorman!
This activity involves reading, writing,…
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Join us for an empowering and creative workshop where we transform the historical concept of "The Brown Paper Bag Test" into a celebration of individuality and artistic expression. In this program, participants will create their own…
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Learn about African rhythms on instruments like the djembe, focusing on basic hand techniques to produce different sounds, while also gaining insight into the cultural context of the music, including its history, meanings behind rhythms,…
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Writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share their writing to assist on the creation of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Teen Circular. The Queen's Quill is now accepting…
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IMPORTANT!! Please note that the Reel to Real Screening of Hidden Figures & Talkback has been Rescheduled to Thursday, February 13th at 2:00 to 5:00 pm!!
We're celebrating Black History all day, every day in the Teen Loft!
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Registration required (22 spots remaining)Register for event Join us for a series of conversations with local legends. Explore the past as we honor these remarkable people:
February 6 - Harvey B. Gantt and Mel WattFebruary 10 - Arthur Griffin and James PughsleyFebruary 20 - Ken Koontz and…Registration required (80 spots remaining)Register for event- ,
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month at the Steele Creek Library by exploring the artwork of Alma Thomas! Alma Thomas was a renowned African American artist during the 20th Century who is known for her vibrant colors and mosaic…
Registration closes February 13 at 12:00am (10 spots remaining)Register for event Hip Hop is one of the most popular genres in music today. Believe it or not, Hip Hop was once considered a fad, and rap music was a passing trend. But Hip Hop has stayed alive since 1973. “The Fundamentals of Rap Music” will give you a…
Registration closes February 14 at 12:00am (15 spots remaining)Register for event- ,
Celebrate Cornelius Library's 25th anniversary, Charlotte history, Black History Month, and local writing!
Join Cornelius-based author Douglas Young as he reads from and presents from his novel, Unbound Gifts. Doug will be joined by…
Registration required (12 spots remaining)Register for event Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.In celebration…
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.In celebration…
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For ages 9-12!! Join us for some fun as we discuss our book and craft a spider!
In February, we will be discussing Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia.
New members welcome! Light refreshments will be…
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Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm for the Spies, Lies, and Alibis book club! In February, we will discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Nicholaus Slocumb.
Looking for the book? Copies will be available…
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Writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share their writing to assist on the creation of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Teen Circular. The Queen's Quill is now accepting…
Registration closes February 18 at 12:00am (9 spots remaining)Register for event - ,
Calling all preteens to the scene to jump into this Black History Month fun with us! If you are between the ages of 9 and 12, grab your friends and join us for a creative crafternoon, where we will be creating mosaic landscape paintings,…
Registration required (12 spots remaining)Register for event Join us for a series of conversations with local legends. Explore the past as we honor these remarkable people:
February 6 - Harvey B. Gantt and Mel WattFebruary 10 - Arthur Griffin and James PughsleyFebruary 20 - Ken Koontz and…Registration required (85 spots remaining)Register for event- ,Online event
Join us on Friday, February 21st at 10:30am to disuss Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.
This program will be provided by Monica Jackson.
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The Little Mystery Book Club meets…
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Celebrate Black History Month with our engaging Black History Knowledge Bowl! Families are invited to test their knowledge of Black history in a fun and competitive quiz format. Sign up to receive a study guide to help you prepare for the…
Registration required (39 spots remaining)Register for event Hip Hop is one of the most popular genres in music today. Believe it or not, Hip Hop was once considered a fad, and rap music was a passing trend. But Hip Hop has stayed alive since 1973. “The Fundamentals of Rap Music” will give you a…
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Duality: A Collection of Afro Indigenous PerspectivesThe film is a collection of personal reflections told by individuals of African and Indigenous ancestry who identify as Afro Indigenous across America. The film gives a historical and…
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