Sunday hours at our six regional libraries (Beatties Ford Road, Independence, Morrison, North County, South County, and University City) begin September 9, 2012 (after Labor Day). Sunday hours will also resume at Main Library and ImaginOn on that same day. Sunday hours at regional libraries and Main/ImaginOn will be from 1 - 5pm during the school year (Labor Day to Memorial Day).
Main
310 North Tryon St.
Charlotte NC 28202
(704) 416-0100
Beatties Ford Road Regional
2412 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte NC 28216
(704) 416-3000
Independence Regional
6000 Conference Drive
Charlotte NC 28212
(704) 416-4800
Sugar Creek
4045 North Tryon Street, Suite A
Charlotte NC 28206
(704) 416-7000
University City Regional
301 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Charlotte NC 28262
(704) 416-7200
Main Library -
Employability Labs
Event Type: Jobs/Careers
Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 9/11/2012
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Description:
This
is the first day of a 12-session workshop where you will develop skills
and strategies for entering or reentering the workforce. Participants
are encouraged to attend all 12 sessions.
Library: Main LibraryLocation: JHC- Computer Lab A
Other Information:
***Featured event***
Program sponsored by Central Piedmont Community College's Human Resources Development Department.
Contact: Job Help Center StaffProgram sponsored by Central Piedmont Community College's Human Resources Development Department.
Contact Number: 704-416-0500
Status: Waiting List (0 of 8)
9/18/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
9/20/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
9/25/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
9/27/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
10/2/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
10/4/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
10/9/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
10/11/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
10/16/2012 at 12:30 PM: Main Library
Beatties Ford Road
Computer Skills/Technology
PowerPoint Basics
Create, edit and save a presentation in Microsoft Power Point 2007. Basic computer skills required.
Registration required: 704-416-3000. Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/11/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road Learn More | Registration begins 9/4/2012
Email Tutoring
If you have always wanted an email account, or if you have an account with one of the 4 major email services and want to know more, sign up today! Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/13/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/3/2012
9/13/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Register Online
9/27/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/17/2012
9/27/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/7/2012
10/11/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 10/1/2012
10/11/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/21/2012
PowerPoint Basics II
After taking Powerpoint I, you are ready for some advanced tricks in Powerpoint. Learn how to add animation, smart graphics and much more to your presentation. Registration required: 704-416-3000. Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/18/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/11/2012
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 30 minute session every Thursday. Topics covered include but are not limited to Computer and Internet basics, Microsoft Office, and email.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/20/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/10/2012
9/20/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/10/2012
9/20/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/10/2012
9/20/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/10/2012
9/27/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/17/2012
9/27/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/17/2012
10/4/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/24/2012
10/4/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/24/2012
10/4/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/24/2012
10/4/2012 at 2:30 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/24/2012
10/11/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 10/1/2012
Job Help: Resume Writing
Creating your résumé is the first step to getting a job. Learn exactly what goes into this important document and start your career search off on the right foot. Audience: Adults
9/25/2012 at 2:00 PM: Beatties Ford Road | Registration begins 9/18/2012
Independence Regional
Books/Literature/Writing back to top
Exercise your Right to Read!
Join us in celebrating books and the right to read what you want as we recognize Banned Book Week at Independence
Regional Library. Audience: Teens (12-18)
10/1/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Celebrate Teen Read Week @ your library
Visit the library and read for the fun of it! Celebrate teen read week by engaging with books in a fun way at this teen program. Audience: Teens (12-18)
10/15/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Computer Skills/Technology back to top
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
6/11/2012 - 12/31/2012 at 9:00 AM: Independence Regional
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 1-hour session (10AM & 11AM) every other Wed. & Fri. of the month. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/7/2012 at 10:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/7/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/8/2012 at 10:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/8/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/12/2012 at 10:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/12/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/21/2012 at 10:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/21/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/26/2012 at 10:00 AM: Independence Regional
9/26/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional
10/5/2012 at 10:00 AM: Independence Regional
Computer Basics for Adults & Seniors
Five-part series, on Mondays. Covers the basic skills you need to get around in Windows using a mouse. It also covers how to use an easy word processing program, create and edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet.
No experience necessary. Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/10/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional | Registration begins 9/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
9/24/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional | Registration begins 9/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
10/1/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional | Registration begins 9/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
10/8/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional | Registration begins 9/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
10/15/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional | Registration begins 9/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
Information Literacy Workshop
Teens will learn how the library organizes information and how to locate it in order to make things like doing homework and finding a job easier and more effective. Audience: Teens (12-18)
9/10/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Curso de computación en español / Computer Basics in Spanish
Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/10/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/17/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/24/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/1/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/8/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/15/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 1-hour session (6PM & 7PM) every Monday evening. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/10/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/10/2012 at 7:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/1/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/1/2012 at 7:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/8/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/8/2012 at 7:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/15/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/15/2012 at 7:00 PM: Independence Regional
PowerPoint Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft’s PowerPoint 2007. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous PowerPoint experience. Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/17/2012 at 11:00 AM: Independence Regional | Registration begins 9/10/2012 10:00:00 AM
Photo-editing workshop with GIMP
Learn to edit photos with GIMP, an open source software very similar to Photoshop. Audience: Teens (12-18) 9/17/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Information Literacy Workshop: Biography Database
Teens will learn how the library organizes information ad how to locate it in order to make things like doing homework and finding a job easier and more effective. Audience: Teens (12-18)
10/8/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
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Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes
A CPCC course for adults who speak some English but want to improve. For non-traditional students & independent study. Students receive study materials for library check out and meet weekly with an instructor to review the lesson & answer questions. Audience: Adults
9/6/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/13/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/20/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/27/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/4/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/11/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
Puzzles: Challenge Friday
Test your logic and reasoning skills and your ability to think analytically with a self-paced puzzle activity. Audience: Teens (12-18)
9/7/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/14/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/21/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/28/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/5/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/12/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Information Literacy Workshop
Teens will learn how the library organizes information and how to locate it in order to make things like doing homework and finding a job easier and more effective. Audience: Teens (12-18)
9/10/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Explore & Discover: Artist
Find out what career path you might want to take. Learn more about what it takes to be an artist with successful local painter, Sharon Dowell. Audience: Teens (12-18)
9/12/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Wordplay Activities
Develop literacy, critical thinking, and teamwork skills by participating in a variety of activities and board games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
9/19/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
Robotics: Lego Mindstorm
Develop your technology skills by building and programming robots. Audience: Teens (12-18)
9/26/2012 at 3:00 PM: Independence Regional
En Español back to top
Conexiones que Cuentan / Connections that Count
Un tiempo de cuentos en español con música y actividades para niños de 0 a 5 años de edad con el fin de prepararlos para la escuela. A story time in Spanish featuring stories, music and activities for children ages 0-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (1-2), Babies (0-1)
9/4/2012 at 11:30 AM: Independence Regional
9/11/2012 at 11:30 AM: Independence Regional
9/18/2012 at 11:30 AM: Independence Regional
9/25/2012 at 11:30 AM: Independence Regional
10/2/2012 at 11:30 AM: Independence Regional
10/9/2012 at 11:30 AM: Independence Regional
10/16/2012 at 11:30 AM: Independence Regional
Curso de computación en español / Computer Basics in Spanish
Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras,
Internet y correo electrónico. Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include computer basics,
Word, Internet and Email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
9/10/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/17/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/24/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/1/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/8/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/15/2012 at 5:00 PM: Independence Regional
ESL (English as a Second Language) back to top
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes
A CPCC course for adults who speak some English but want to improve. For non-traditional students & independent study. Students receive study materials for library check out and meet weekly with an instructor to review the lesson & answer questions. Audience: Adults
9/6/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/13/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/20/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/27/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/4/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/11/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
Multicultural back to top
Crossroads Cafe: Free English Classes
A CPCC course for adults who speak some English but want to improve. For non-traditional students & independent study. Students receive study materials for library check out and meet weekly with an instructor to review the lesson & answer questions. Audience: Adults
9/6/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/13/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/20/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
9/27/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/4/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
10/11/2012 at 6:00 PM: Independence Regional
Sugar Creek:
En Español back to top
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school.
Audience: Toddlers (1-2), Preschool (3-5)
9/4/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
9/11/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
9/18/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
9/25/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
10/2/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
10/9/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
10/16/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school.
Audience: Toddlers (1-2), Preschool (3-5)
9/4/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
9/11/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
9/18/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
9/25/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
10/2/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
10/9/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
10/16/2012 at 12:00 PM: Sugar Creek
University City Regional
Business/Finance/Taxes back to top
Business Plan Basics
Receive a general overview and basic understanding of the components of a typical business plan, how marketing, operations and finance are inter-related, and more. Register by calling 704-330-4223. Audience: Adults
9/18/2012 at 5:30 PM: University City Regional
Developing Your Business Funding Proposal
Thinking about starting a small business? Learn from SCORE (counselors to small business) about how to plan and prepare to seek funding assistance. Audience: Adults
10/10/2012 at 6:00 PM: University City Regional | Register Online
Computer Skills/Technology
Technology Tutor
One-on-one computer help sessions with a technology tutor. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email and online applications. Sessions are 30 minutes. Audience: Adults
9/1/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional
9/4/2012 at 1:00 PM: University City Regional
9/6/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional
9/8/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional
9/11/2012 at 1:00 PM: University City Regional
9/13/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional
9/15/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional
9/18/2012 at 1:00 PM: University City Regional
9/20/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional
9/22/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional
9/25/2012 at 1:00 PM: University City Regional
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms & concepts and learn the basics of using a computer, keyboard, and mouse in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
9/5/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional | Event full: Register for the waiting list.
Internet Basics
Learn how to access, navigate, and print from a website and discover some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. For adults with some computer experience but with little Internet experience.
Registration required. Audience: Adults
9/18/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional | Registration begins 9/5/2012
Microsoft Word Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2007. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Audience: Adults
10/2/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional | Registration begins 9/18/2012
Microsoft Excel Basics
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
10/9/2012 at 10:30 AM: University City Regional | Registration begins 9/18/2012
En Español back to top
Conexiones que Cuentan/Connections that Count
A Spanish Baby storytime: It introduces Spanish language songs, rhymes and books in order to foster a love for reading from a young age. Una hora de cuentos para recien nacidos a 2 en español que promueve la lectura a los mas pequeños. Audience: Babies (0-1), Toddlers (1-2), Family/Youth & Caregivers
9/6/2012 at 11:30 AM: University City Regional
9/13/2012 at 11:30 AM: University City Regional
9/20/2012 at 11:30 AM: University City Regional
9/27/2012 at 11:30 AM: University City Regional
10/4/2012 at 11:30 AM: University City Regional
10/11/2012 at 11:30 AM: University City Regional
Jobs/Careers back to top
Resume & Job Search Assistance
One-on-one sessions for resume help and general assistance with job search strategies. Sessions are 30 minutes.
Please bring a printed copy of current or partial resume. Audience: Adults
9/10/2012 at 5:30 PM: University City Regional
9/17/2012 at 5:30 PM: University City Regional
9/24/2012 at 5:30 PM: University City Regional
10/1/2012 at 5:30 PM: University City Regional
10/8/2012 at 5:30 PM: University City Regional
10/15/2012 at 5:30 PM: University City Regional
