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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting tons of free activities during Spring Break 2019, for all age groups. They are free and include technology programs, entertainment, multi-cultural programs and much more. To see them all, visit the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library website.
Here are just a few. This is not a complete list.
Make sure to follow each link to get the details. Some events require advance registration and they might fill up early. Also, some of these programs occur more than once, and often at more than one library branch, so make sure to check the list of all the events to see the options.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ Spring Break, including weekends, goes from Saturday, April 13th, to Sunday, April 21st, 2019.
Saturday, April 13th
Paws to Read
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Matthews
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Age 5-11
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. 15-minute sessions are available from 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Super Saturday: Dakota and Friends
11 a.m. to 4 .m.
ImaginOn
Age 3-11
The Dinosaurs are back, bigger than ever! Dakota and Friends are coming to ImaginOn for this Super-Sized, Super Saturday event. This will be a full day of dinosaur delights– Starting at 11am, well have interactive displays, crafts and hands on dinosaur fun. Then at 1pm and again at 3pm, Ed Bounds will present the all new Cryptozoology Show! Explore the legend behind these mythological creatures; Big Foot, Loch Ness, the Unicorn and to top it all off watch a baby dragon (yes, DRAGON) hatch from an egg! This paleontology program is really packed so get ready to have some rip-ROAR-ing fun! Event is FREE.
Rookie Science
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sugar Creek
Age 5-11
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments.
Sunday, April 14th
Paws to Read
2 p.m.
ImaginOn
Age 5-11
Sensory Storytime
3 p.m.
Beatties Ford
Age 3-11
Join us for this storytime filled with stories, songs, and activities specifically designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental disabilities.
Monday, April 15th
Now Showing Lunchbox Theater
12 p.m.
Myers Park
Age 5-11
Bring your lunch and enjoy a family film. TBA
Now Showing: The Incredibles 2
2 p.m.
Beatties Ford
Age 5-11
Join us for a special showing of The Incredibles 2! Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible, has unwittingly demonstrated repeatedly that Supers can cause as much damage as villains while protecting the world, which causes his wife — Elastigirl — to be chosen as the face of a movement to make Supers legal again. Still, it will take the entire gang to take down a new supervillain bent on mind-controlling the entire world! Light refreshments will be served.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Black History Mysteries Solved!
2:30 p.m.
West Boulevard
Age 5-11
JCSU’s Archivist and Digital Manager, Brandon Lunsford, will show how mapping helped him solve some local black history mysteries. Secrets revealed!
Tuesday, April 16th
Spring Festival at Morrison
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Morrison
Age 3-11
Enjoy spring-themed literacy activities and storytimes as you celebrate the new season at Morrison!
Now Showing Moana
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Morrison
Age 3-11
Join us for a special showing of Moana. The film follows the journey of a spirited teenager named Moana as she meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui, and together they traverse the open ocean, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds. This movie is rated PG.
Preteen Scene: Fingerprint Art
5:30 p.m.
Hickory Grove
Age 5-11
Join us for a fingerprint art workshop inspired by the book titled “Fingerprint Art Animals” by Bobbie Nuytten.
Wednesday, April 17th
Barnyard News Puppet Show by Troupe 801
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
West Boulevard
Age 3-11
School’s out! Celebrate Spring Break with a puppet show: Barnyard News by InReach’s Troupe 801. This entertaining production teaches the importance of acceptance and inclusion.
Rookie Science Jr.: Hot Air Balloons
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Morrison
Age 3-11
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. This month, we talk about the science of hot air balloons. This program is for ages 4-6 and registration is required.
Thursday, April 18th
Crazy Casey the Insane Science Guy
1:30 p.m.
West Boulevard
Age 5-11
School’s out! Join us for a hilariously unforgettable presentation about bugs by Crazy Casey the Insane Science Guy. Limited space event: first 30 people only.
Celebrate Dia with Nothing Bugs Me
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
South County
Age 5-11
Celebrate Dia with A Walk in the Woods: Nothing Bugs Me. See live exotic insects including a tarantula and hissing cockroaches. Learn how they benefit the soil and flowers.
Rookie Science: Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation presents: Scaly & Slimy!
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Myers Park
Age 5-11
Reptiles and amphibians are often confused with each other.Naturalists will introduce the characteristics that make eachof these groups of animals different while also pointing out similarities. Children will also learn about the lifecycles, habitats, and basic needs of these phenomenal creatures.
Rookie Science: Hot Air Balloons
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Morrison
Age 7-11
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. This month will be the science of hot air balloons. This program is for ages 7-11 and registration is required.
Children’s Art Club
5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Beatties Ford
Age 5-11
Exercise your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join our young artists’ club as we explore different media and techniques.
Saturday, April 20th
ASC Culture Blocks & CM Library Presents: Community School of the Arts
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scaleybark
Age 5-18
Community School of the Arts will provide a visual art workshop series, with a different project activity each workshop. Accompanying the art-making experience will be live music performed throughout the work shop. These two-hour workshop experiences will be intended for families and appropriate for all ages.
The Lego Challenge: Eggcellent Engineers!
2 p.m.
Myers Park
Age 5-11
Join us for our Lego Challenge and learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while developing problem solving and innovating thinking skills. This program is designed especially for school age children ages 6-12.
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