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All ages are invited to receive a free comic and participate in some comic-themed activities in celebration of Free Comic Book Day! *Free comics available while supplies last.

Meet up and partner with others to play chess. *It is not required to bring your own board & pieces, however it is encouraged as the library has a limited number.

Join us for our monthly Teen STEAM program, brought to you in collaboration with FUSE #12080, South Iredell High School’s robotics team. Call the library at 704-664-2927 or register online at https://mooresvillenc.evanced.info/signup/calendar to reserve your spot. This month we will be exploring forensics.

Get together with other teens at the library to study for your AP tests and EOC exams.

Teens, learn to crochet over the course of six introductory classes with Sylvia, a Craft Yarn Council certified teacher. Classes occur weekly. Participants must be able to attend all six weeks.​ Call the library at 704-664-2927 or register online at https://mooresvillenc.evanced.info/signup/calendar to reserve your spot.

Code Club is for children ages 9-12 to come and learn coding concepts. A new coding concept will be presented each month. *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.

Each month preschool children ages 3-6 years, will have an opportunity to create, discover and learn different concepts using the STEAM approach. There will be a fun, different topic at each session. *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 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.

THIS PROGRAM ALSO OCCURS AT 11:00AM An interactive literacy program featuring board books and simple stories, finger plays, simple songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. For ages birth - 36 months old. Each Storytime will have age-appropriate activities to promote and extend literacy at home. *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.

Families can come and learn about a specific art technique and then create art using different mediums. This program will allow for children to discover different mediums, and styles of art. Join us and create a new work of art of art each month. *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.

Chef Duke Kroger invites you to South End's newest culinary destination Cinder Charlotte for an evening of specialty game meats and aged beef from Shipley farms paired with Makers Mark brand cocktail. 

Be wowed by Executive Chef Kyle Gaddas as he starts out with a local Pomegranate Burrata, then adds his very popular & the top-selling Eggplant Flatbread, & he will finish off the evening with a pan-seared Tuna Filet. Beverage Director Rob Florio will pair seasonal wines to match each dish!

Garner NC artist Keiko Genka will present her acrylic on canvas art exhibition “East, West, and Beyond” at the Caldwell Arts Council May 6 – June 24, 2022. Originally from Japan, Keiko Genka creates art that is inspired by her Asian origin leading into living in the west today. “Although I now realize the beauty of simplicity and subtlety in my own culture, I still try to capture the excitement I experienced in those western books from my teenage years” The Caldwell Arts Council is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.

We are a beer city so don't miss out on this multiple course beer pairing dinner prepared by Executive Chef Craig Barbour of Roots Café featuring the wonderful brews of Divine Barrel Brewing.

Roots Cafe will be hosting a "Star Wars" themed 4-course dinner with specialty themed cocktails.

Don't miss out on this exclusive interactive four course dinner party with a Southern California fusion menu from Chef Erik Lujan. Paired with specialty cocktails from Mixologist Henry Schmulling

In one weekend, people of *marginalized genders (ages 21+) form a band, write an original song, and participate in workshops along the way. No musical experience required. Instruments will be provided. Retreat takes place Friday and Saturday at Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool. Concert takes place at 2pm at Starlight on 22nd with WRC Bands and all femme bands: Royal Dusk and Hey RICHARD (2021 QC Nerve Best in the Nest Best New Band Winner) Sliding Scale & Payment Plan available. WRC is a 501c3 non-profit. *marginalized genders include women, non-binary and transgender people

Grab your friends and form a team to compete for prizes and bragging rights at WFAE's Public Radio Nerd Quiz Night. There will be three rounds of questions that will focus on news and current events. Listening to WFAE will give you a competitive edge. Registration is limited. No more than 4 people to a team.

Southern cooking lives in the heart of our community so join Chef Andarrio as you select from some of his favorite dishes such as his famous shrimp & grits martini, lobster mac & cheese or lamb chops martini with asparagus. The tasty experience will wrap up with the lovely strawberry banana pudding.

Health and Equity in the Historic West End Green District: Benefits of Community-Led Green Infrastructure Like many cities in North Carolina, Charlotte harbors a deep, well-documented economic and racial divide. As a result, Historic West End (HWE) residents live in a “crescent” around the center city affected by aging housing stock, high energy burdens, proximity to major roads and industry, elevated rates of illness, and other factors leading to the community being especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and climate change. To address these challenges, the HWE Green District is a partnership between Clean AIRE NC and residents with the shared goal of developing and implementing initiatives designed to reduce air pollution, improve health, and address climate-related challenges. In this session Environmental Justice Manager, Daisha Williams will discuss the challenges and benefits of building a healthy, empowered, and climate-resilient community. Ages 18 and up – FREE

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series presents Raleigh-native trombonist Mitch Butler. Enjoy an evening with Butler’s high energy arrangements of jazz standards with a stellar group of seasoned musicians and young upstarts from our own Jazz Academy. Mitch Butler has been the trombonist and arranger for a number of critically acclaimed musical groups, including the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (Grammy Award for large jazz ensemble with the release of the recording Book One) and the international award-winning jazz group JazzBonez. Adding the role of producer to his resume, Butler teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Richard Seidel in 2017, where he served as musical director for critically acclaimed vocalist Tiffany Austin and her second album Unbroken. Butler has also performed and/or recorded with musical greats Dee Dee Bridgewater, Curtis Fuller, Tia Fuller, Derrick Gardner, Robert Glasper, Slide Hampton, Conrad Herwig, Branford Marsalis, Bob Mintzer, Melton Mustafa, Kenny Rampton, Stephen Riley, Fred Wesley, and many others. Mitch has also been a dedicated educator in jazz studies throughout his career, currently serving as Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at UMKC. Featuring: Mitch Butler, trombone Ron Brendle, Bass Malcolm Charles, Drums Sean Higgins, Piano Ariel Mejia, trumpet Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians live, straight to your living room via Facebook Live & YouTube Live. Performances for this series, introduced by our host Braxton Bateman, come to you from Neighborhood Theater. Free Event - Donations and tips can be made at www.thejazzarts.org/support Thank you to our sponsors, Knight Foundation, Infusion Fund, NC Arts Council, Dorris Duke Foundation and our many donors who keep jazz thriving.