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NC Works will be at the library on the first Tuesday of the month to assist patrons with resumes and job search questions, one-on-one from 2-4 in the Reference Department.

Write On! Is open to any adult who is interested in writing – all genres, all levels of skill. Led by local author Carrie Humphrey.

Each week we will pose a question to patrons to help create our “fill-in the heart” display.

Have you read one or more of this year's Community Read books? Join us for a lively discussion as we explore our collection of Taking Care of You themed books.

Join other teen cosplay fans who want to make items, explore, and learn about cosplay. Questions? Contact Megan Mosher at mmosher@mooresvillenc.gov

Teens, love to write? Join our teen writing group on the first Thursday of each month to build your writing skills and connect with other teen writers!

Children and families will be encouraged to experiment and explore the world of science by participating in simple experiments. Join each month to learn and explore the world around you! *Registration Required* Register online or call the library at 704-664-2927 to reserve your spot. All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination. This program is for ages 3-5 years old. Each Storytime will have age-appropriate activities to promote and extend literacy at home. *Registration Required* Register online or call the library at 704-664-2927 to reserve your spot. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALSO OCCUR AT 11:00AM All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that families participate in one Storytime a week. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

*Registration Required* School age children will get to experiment and explore the world of Science, Math and Art by participating in simple experiments. Join us to learn and explore the world around you! All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that families participate in one Storytime a week. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

Children of all ages can come and enjoy building and playing with LEGO’s. This program will allow for children to connect with other builders and work on creating different structures or a new challenge each month. Join us each month and let your creativity flow! *Registration Required* All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that families participate in one Storytime a week. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

Join us at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site for the Slave Dwelling Project Weekend led by Mr. Joseph McGill, Founder and Executive Director of the Slave Dwelling Project. On April 29, 2022, visit us 8pm - 10pm for a conversation about how to discuss the institution of slavery at historic site around a campfire in “The Stories We Tell: Fireside Conversation.” Spaces are limited, so sign up ahead of time at jameskpolk.net/events.html. On April 30, 2022, join us for a whole day of living history to learn about the lives of the enslaved in “Inalienable Rights: Living History Through the Eyes of the Enslaved.” Hear from first-person interpreters, watch blacksmith and masonry demonstrations, and learn about the people who were enslaved on the Polk farm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 5-12 and seniors 62+.

Your Charlotte Symphony is going off the rails - and across the railroad tracks to Snug Harbor! Curated by clarinetist Samuel Sparrow, a trio of CSO musicians will perform high-voltage, avant-garde works at the Plaza Midwood venue. Enjoy an evening of innovative, unconventional works, featuring "And Legions Will Rise" by contemporary composer Kevin Puts. Jenny Topilow, violin Samuel Sparrow, clarinet Brice Burton, marimba Please note: This concert is general admission with standing room only. Limited street parking is available.

South End's main street, Camden Road, is transforming into an outdoor living room, where you can hang out, discover new food, play games, listen to music, and get creative as if you were in your own living room. (You don't even have to change out of your sweatpants.) Dance like a fool, work on a puzzle, get takeout, shop the great retail; the possibilities are endless at Camden Commons presented by Lowe's. Come hang out at Camden Commons on: -Sunday, April 24- 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Saturday, May 14 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Sunday, June 26 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LEARN MORE: https://southendclt.org/events/camden-commons

What are your goals for 2022? Is being “more active” on your list? Then get started with “Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge.”

Commit to run, walk, roll, swim, cycle or row for 4 weeks. While you’re on the move, listen to your favorite shows – Charlotte Talks, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, FAQ City or SouthBound.

A portion of your registration fee will support WFAE’s local and regional news coverage.

Share your progress on social media by using #WFAECLTWalks.

Average Daily Distance Goals:
1. "Charlotte Walks" to Davidson & Gastonia - 20.5 miles/week (82 miles total)
2. "Charlotte Walks" to Asheville & Raleigh - 136 miles/week (544 miles total)
3. "Charlotte Walks" to Manteo & Murphy - 281.25 miles/week (1,125 miles total)

Alfonso Lopez, violin and Michele Tabor, piano return to Belmont Abbey for a concert of music from Europe and the Americas including the USA, Cuba, Peru, and Venezuela. Returning to our series for the fifth time the duo never fails to please. Selections range from classical to works that migrated to the popular music field. The January 24, 2022, concert will be held at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC. There will be in-person attendance with masks required. The concert is free to the public. Donations are gladly accepted. Details can be found at https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/campus-life/arts-at-the-abbey/

On Saturday, February 26, 2022, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center will host its third annual Communication Counts Walk/Run at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. Friends and family members will join together for a 5K walk/run, Kids Dash, and Senior Stroll in the park. This event will raise critical funds that provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives to anyone in need in our community.

Directed by Emmanuel Barbe, this classic tale follows the story of two young lovers separated by their parent’s hatred for one another. Reconciliation is possible but at a terrible cost. Join us for the story that has survived centuries of re-telling. Iconic, dynamic, poetic, and above all, romantic - Free Reign Theatre is proud to bring you, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Rated PG-13 for intimacy and simulated violence between characters.

Virtual program offering: Due to continued public health concerns, this program will only be offered virtually via Zoom. Speaker: Michael Perry - Gardener, designer, blogger known as 'Mr. Plant Geek’ Michael Perry introduces us to his weird and wacky plant show featuring some of the biggest, smallest, unluckiest, smelliest and otherwise fascinating plants! A self-proclaimed plant geek, he will share some great stories about these unusual plants, perhaps inspiring you to check them out yourself! For a truly interactive experience, consider purchasing the wild berry he will address during his talk: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MF2BYPT. Even if you receive it after the talk, it still might be fun!

Lenoir NC artist Tyler Stephens, a/k/a “Sour Steve,” will present his hand cut collage art exhibition “All Riot on the Western Front” at the Caldwell Arts Council April 1-May 27, 2022. By combining vintage pre-war and post-war adverts of the 1930’s-1950’s with more modern imagery of our current political and social landscape, Sour Steve’s art challenges the viewer to confront the incongruities and political paradoxes of our modern society. The Caldwell Arts council is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.

"Inventive" (ArtsKnoxville) conductor Joshua Gersen leads a program anchored by the haunting and poetic Violin Concerto by American composer Samuel Barber with violinist Jinjoo Cho. Joshua Gersen, conductor Jinjoo Cho, violin ERROLLYN WALLEN Mighty River BARBER Violin Concerto SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, "Rhenish" This weekend's appearance of Jinjoo Cho is made possible in part by a generous gift from Ralph Grier.