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Teen Programs

The following list contains teen library programs available in the next month.

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Photos for Your MySpace
Gotta Myspace, Facebook, or other online account? Need cool pics for it? The Loft and Tech Central can help! Stop by on Thursdays from 4-6 pm and we'll snap your picture. For teens ages 12-18 only.
7/3/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
7/10/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: The Loft II
7/17/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: The Loft II
7/24/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: The Loft II
7/31/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: The Loft II

Mystery Movie Afternoon
Grab a friend, chill out and join us to watch one of this year's hottest new movies on the big screen. Teens will have the opportunity to choose from three movie selections - majority wins! All movie selections will be rated PG or PG-13. Open to all teens in rising 6th through 12th grades.
7/3/2008 at Cornelius

Build Your Best Burger
Are you an artistic chef? We supply the buns and burgers; you bring your best creative condiments.
7/3/2008 at Independence Regional

Anime Club
NO Anime Club July 3, rescheduled to July 10.
7/3/2008 at Morrison Regional

Science Friday
In partnership with NASA, National Public Radio, and Teen Second Life, drop by Tech Central for this weekly program and discuss the latest science topics. Your question might get answered on public radio! Ages 13-18.
7/4/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
7/11/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Time Warner Tech Central
7/18/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Time Warner Tech Central
7/25/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Time Warner Tech Central
8/1/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Time Warner Tech Central

Yoga for Teens
Teens will learn basic yoga with a professional instructor.
7/7/2008 at Plaza Midwood
7/14/2008 at Plaza Midwood
7/21/2008 at Plaza Midwood

Altered Books Workshop
It's the hottest trend in recycled art is coming to ImaginOn! Take a used book and turn it into a unique work of art! Come learn a new technique each day! For more information, call 704-973-2728.
7/7/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
7/8/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Studio D
7/9/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Studio D
7/10/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Studio D
7/11/2008 at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center: Studio D

Teen Anime Club
Watch your favorite Japanese animation with other teens (PG/PG13)
7/7/2008 at Mountain Island
7/21/2008 at Mountain Island

Teen Scrapbooking Club
You bring the photos of family and friends, we'll provide the scrapbook materials and snacks.
7/7/2008 at Matthews

Trash to Treasure for Teens
Create great crafts from recycled materials.
7/8/2008 at Freedom Regional

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 Have Fun Tired of TV and having nothing to do? Don’t have cash to spend at the mall? There are plenty of activities in the Charlotte area and many of them are FREE.

Choose a category below:
Organized Sports   Recreational Sports   Exploring Nature   Exploring History   Exploring Art   Volunteer Activitites

Organized Sports
Join teams that welcome all ages and skill levels.

Softball   Football   Baseball   Basketball   Volleyball   Soccer

Recreational Sports
Try some activities to do on your own or with a couple of friends. Most are free or cheap!

Biking   Boating   Camping   Fishing   Disc Golf   Hiking   Horseback Riding   Skateboarding   Splash Planet  

Exploring Nature
If you like animals, these links could be for you!

Dog Parks   Carolina Raptor Center   Latta Equestrian Center: horseback riding   Latta Plantation Nature Center and Preserve   The Charlotte Nature Museum

History
Learn about "The Good Ole Days" you always hear about.

Historic Latta Planation   The Charlotte Museum of History   Levine Museum of the New South

Art
Turn on your imagination at a museum or gallery. Use your Smart Connections library card to get discounts at museums, or even get in free!

Mint Museum of Art
Mint Museum of Art
2730 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 337-2000

Mint Museum of Craft + Design 220 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 337-2000

NoDa gallery crawls

Volunteer
Learn new skills, make new friends and help someone who needs you all while gaining valuable experience for your resume.

United Way   Volunteer Match   Charity Guide

Another great place to look for volunteer opportunities is www.charmeck.org. Search the site with the keyword: volunteer. You’ll find tons of things to do like helping animals, cleaning up the environment, and keeping seniors company.

Top Ten Fun (and Mostly Cheap) Places to Visit in Charlotte
  1. Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
  2. Discovery Place and Imax
  3. One of Charlotte’s Local Festivals
  4. Cheap movie theaters! - Movies 10 Matthews ($1.00 Tuesday, all other days and times $1.50 )
  5. Carowinds
  6. Borders Books
  7. Tremont Music Hall
  8. Seventh Street Station – designed by artist Christopher Janney and officially named “Touch My Building” this is a parking structure with pizzazz. Interactive sound and light artwork encompass the entire façade.
  9. The Charlotte Trolley - Take a trolley ride into present-day Charlotte, and visit museum exhibits that take you back to Charlotte's past.
  10. Anywhere with Dance Dance Revolution!
Top Ten Fun (and Mostly Cheap) Places to Eat in Charlotte
  1. Red Sea Restaurant
  2. Dish
  3. Quizno’s Subs
  4. Fuel Pizza
  5. Lupie’s Café
  6. Pike’s Old Fashion Soda Shop
  7. Price’s Chicken Coop
  8. Chik-Fil-A
  9. The Penguin
  10. Mertz Heart and Soul
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