Getting Started with Canva

No design experience? No problem! Join us for this introductory class to Canva.com, a graphic design website that allows you to create stunning (and free!) flyers, business cards, and more to promote your business or personal brand! This is the first of three Canva cla......More

No design experience? No problem! Join us for this introductory class to Canva.com, a graphic design website that allows you to create stunning (and free!) flyers, business cards, and more to promote your business or personal brand! This is the first of three Canva classes available as part of DigiLit program offerings. Note: The free version of Canva is used to teach this class. Link to computer and technology class content ______________ How to Join an Online Program This event takes place online using Zoom. Please register by Friday, December 5, 2025, at 9:00am and include your email address to receive the link to the online meeting. You will receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting at least 24 hours prior to the start of this event. Recording Disclaimer: This program may be recorded and made available on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library YouTube channel. Recordings may also be used for staff training. If you do not wish to be recorded, you are welcome to turn off your camera and/or edit the information displayed in Zoom. Efforts will be made to edit out personal information wherever possible at the discretion of library staff. New to using Zoom? Check out these videos to help you get started: Zoom How-To Videos Accessibility and Request for Accommodations This program will be offered online using the Zoom video conferencing platform. Closed Captioning and Full Transcript will be available during the program. If you need additional accommodations, please contact us by phone or email at least one week prior to the program. Requests can be submitted by emailing [email protected]. ______________ Want to learn more? Browse our classes and test your skills with Northstar Digital Literacy on the Digital Branch! Looking for more technology resources? Check out this staff curated list! Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here.

Armchair Travel

Explore faraway places without leaving the comfort of your home. It provides a sensory experience and the opportunity to learn about exotic lands and important past events in a meaningful manner. This month we will explore a unique destination. This program will be pr......More

Explore faraway places without leaving the comfort of your home. It provides a sensory experience and the opportunity to learn about exotic lands and important past events in a meaningful manner. This month we will explore a unique destination. This program will be provided by Allegra Westbrooks Regional (Beatties Ford Road) library staff, and is recommended for adults. Information about this Group This is a monthly program scheduled on a Saturday. How to Join an Online Program This event takes place on Zoom. Please register at least one day before the event. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. New to using Zoom? Check out these resources to help you get started.

Stronger Together: Support for your Job Search

The Library and other community partners create the space for you to practice self-care and smart strategies in choosing and securing your next job. Join us and share your journey at all stages of career development.  Now only in virtual format. Make sure to register ......More

The Library and other community partners create the space for you to practice self-care and smart strategies in choosing and securing your next job. Join us and share your journey at all stages of career development.  Now only in virtual format. Make sure to register at the link below to receive a Zoom link. You will need to register for each week's meeting. https://cmlibrary.zoom.us/meet...

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS CONVERSATION CLUB

This conversation group is for those who would like to learn and practice the French language in a fun and relaxed setting. All French learners are welcome. The format of this group is fully online and facilitated by a non-native French speaker. This program will be......More

This conversation group is for those who would like to learn and practice the French language in a fun and relaxed setting. All French learners are welcome. The format of this group is fully online and facilitated by a non-native French speaker. This program will be provided by Steele Creek library staff. Come join us! PLEASE REGISTER WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. Please register no later than 1 DAY before the event. ONLY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION WITH ZOOM LINK AND IMPORTANT DETAILS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM.

Just Journal!

Want to start your week off with some Mindful Journaling?  Join us for this online journaling meet-up-- we'll respond to a prompt or two, and then sign off or stay to share!  This is a Journaling Accountability Group-- we log in to the Zoom and write using prompts on m......More

Want to start your week off with some Mindful Journaling?  Join us for this online journaling meet-up-- we'll respond to a prompt or two, and then sign off or stay to share!  This is a Journaling Accountability Group-- we log in to the Zoom and write using prompts on mindfulness, self-compassion, and working through difficulty. This program is presented by library staff, Kathie McKinney.  This workshop will meet via Zoom.

U.S. Citizenship Test Prep Session

Join us for an online study session for adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test. On the second and fourth Mondays of each month we focus on several of the citizenship test civics questions. All are welcome! This program will be facilitated by staff from the......More

Join us for an online study session for adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test. On the second and fourth Mondays of each month we focus on several of the citizenship test civics questions. All are welcome! This program will be facilitated by staff from the Matthews Library. This event takes place on Zoom. Please register at least one day before the event. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here.

The Legal Lab: Estate Planning

The Legal Lab is a virtual workshop series featuring presentations by experienced attorneys, followed by a brief Q&A session. This program offers valuable legal insights on a variety of topics, empowering participants to navigate common legal challenges. The Legal Lab ......More

The Legal Lab is a virtual workshop series featuring presentations by experienced attorneys, followed by a brief Q&A session. This program offers valuable legal insights on a variety of topics, empowering participants to navigate common legal challenges. The Legal Lab is presented in conjunction with local legal organizations to provide accessible guidance for the community. Join us for 'The Legal Lab: Estate Planning,' is a free informational session presented in collaboration with the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Learn the basics of estate planning, gain valuable tips for planning, and get answers to your questions from legal experts.  How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event. You’ll receive an email link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting.

English Learners Book Club

English Learners Book Club Improve your fluency, pronunciation and reading comprehension in a supportive small group environment. Native speakers and ESL students proficient in English are both welcomed. Articles, short stories, and short novels will be read.  Every o......More

English Learners Book Club Improve your fluency, pronunciation and reading comprehension in a supportive small group environment. Native speakers and ESL students proficient in English are both welcomed. Articles, short stories, and short novels will be read.  Every other Monday from 6PM-7PM. Audience: Adults. This month, join us virtually.  This program will be provided by Independence Regional Library staff.  For more information call 704-416-4833 or email [email protected]. How to Join an Online Program This event takes place on Zoom. When registering, please provide an email address so you can receive the link to connect to the virtual English Learners Book Club meeting. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the event. New to using Zoom? Check out these videos to help you get started:  Zoom How-To Videos Looking for more technology resources? Check out this list! Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here.

Know Your Rights

Join Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm for a virtual workshop to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones if approached by immigration officials. Get the facts, know your rights, and stay safe. Ages 13+.

Virtual Charlemos Charlotte: Know Your Rights – Phrase Practice / Conozca sus derechos - Práctica de Frases

English translation provided below. ESPAÑOL Practique frases sencillas de “Conozca sus derechos” en inglés. Esta sesión comunitaria es para cualquier persona que quiera sentirse más preparada en interacciones con las autoridades y para quienes desean ayudar a familia......More

English translation provided below. ESPAÑOL Practique frases sencillas de “Conozca sus derechos” en inglés. Esta sesión comunitaria es para cualquier persona que quiera sentirse más preparada en interacciones con las autoridades y para quienes desean ayudar a familiares, amistades y vecinos a aprender estas frases.  Asistencia virtual: Nos reuniremos de manera virtual por Zoom. La información para ingresar se enviará el día anterior o el mismo día de la sesión. Importante: Esta es una sesión de práctica de idioma e información, no una clínica legal. El personal de la biblioteca y las personas voluntarias no pueden ofrecer asesoría legal ni responder preguntas legales específicas. Para ayuda legal, se animará a las personas participantes a comunicarse con un abogado o una organización legal de confianza. Programa gratuito. Todas y todos son bienvenidos. ENGLISH Help someone learn simple “Know Your Rights” phrases in English. This community session is for anyone who wants to feel more prepared in interactions with authorities and for those who want to help friends, family, and neighbors learn these phrases.  Attending Virtually: We will be meeting virtually on Zoom. Login information will be provided the day before or the day of the session. Participants from all over the nation are invited to jon!  Important: This is a language and information practice session, not a legal clinic. Library staff and volunteers cannot provide legal advice or answer specific legal questions. For legal help, participants will be encouraged to contact a licensed attorney or trusted legal organization. Free program. All are welcome.

Write Like You Mean It

Writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share work, exchange ideas and feedback, and meet other local amateur writers.  This program will be provided by SouthPark Regional library staff.  Information about this Group T......More

Writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share work, exchange ideas and feedback, and meet other local amateur writers.  This program will be provided by SouthPark Regional library staff.  Information about this Group This writer's group is welcome to all writers regardless of experience level. It meets weekly on Thursdays from 10-11:30 am. How to Join an Online Program This event takes place on Zoom. Please register by [time/day] before the event. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. New to using Zoom? Check out these resources to help you get started. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here.

Mosaic Journal (Virtual)

Celebrate the range of human emotions through art and writing in this unique workshop. Participants will explore how we experience different emotions and the transformative power of expressing them through creative mediums. Whether you prefer pen, brush, or both, thi......More

Celebrate the range of human emotions through art and writing in this unique workshop. Participants will explore how we experience different emotions and the transformative power of expressing them through creative mediums. Whether you prefer pen, brush, or both, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore, reflect, and create. Presented by local creative coach and visual artist, Shane Manier, and local literary artist, Surabhi Kaushik.

Mindful Journaling

Tired of stress and anxiety ruling your life?  Join us for a Journaling Workshop where you’ll take some time to journal and learn helpful practices in mindfulness, self-compassion and working with difficulty.  This month will focus on attitudes of mindfulness, difficul......More

Tired of stress and anxiety ruling your life?  Join us for a Journaling Workshop where you’ll take some time to journal and learn helpful practices in mindfulness, self-compassion and working with difficulty.  This month will focus on attitudes of mindfulness, difficulties with others, and self-esteem. Journals provided. This program is presented by library staff, Kathie McKinney and will meet via Zoom.  Please include your email in registration information.

Beyond Addiction Book Study

Loving someone who struggles with substances or alcohol use is hard. You are not alone, and you are not helpless. If you would like to learn more about an evidence-based approach to helping a loved one and improving your own quality of life, join us for an interest mee......More

Loving someone who struggles with substances or alcohol use is hard. You are not alone, and you are not helpless. If you would like to learn more about an evidence-based approach to helping a loved one and improving your own quality of life, join us for an interest meeting about an upcoming book study on Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. Interested but can’t make either of the meetings? Concerned about the stigma? Email [email protected] for more options. This book is geared toward family members, spouses and friends of someone with a substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder or mental health condition. Healthcare professionals are also encouraged to join. Copies of the book are available for participants. Go to bit.ly/familyhelpclt for more resources.

Steele Creek Little Mystery Book Club

Join us on Friday, December 12th at 10:30am to disussThe God of the Woods by Liz Moore. This program will be provided by Monica Brown.  Information about this Group The Little Mystery Book Clu......More

Join us on Friday, December 12th at 10:30am to disussThe God of the Woods by Liz Moore. This program will be provided by Monica Brown.  Information about this Group The Little Mystery Book Club meets on a select Friday each month.  For previous selections please click here: Little Mystery Book How to Join an Online Program This event takes place on Zoom. Please register by day of program by 10am. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. New to using Zoom? Check out these videos to help you get started:  Zoom How-To Videos Looking for more technology resources? Check out this list!

Stronger Together: Support for your Job Search

The Library and other community partners create the space for you to practice self-care and smart strategies in choosing and securing your next job. Join us and share your journey at all stages of career development.  Now only in virtual format. Make sure to register ......More

The Library and other community partners create the space for you to practice self-care and smart strategies in choosing and securing your next job. Join us and share your journey at all stages of career development.  Now only in virtual format. Make sure to register at the link below to receive a Zoom link. You will need to register for each week's meeting. https://cmlibrary.zoom.us/meet...

Just Journal!

Want to start your week off with some Mindful Journaling?  Join us for this online journaling meet-up-- we'll respond to a prompt or two, and then sign off or stay to share!  This is a Journaling Accountability Group-- we log in to the Zoom and write using prompts on m......More

Want to start your week off with some Mindful Journaling?  Join us for this online journaling meet-up-- we'll respond to a prompt or two, and then sign off or stay to share!  This is a Journaling Accountability Group-- we log in to the Zoom and write using prompts on mindfulness, self-compassion, and working through difficulty. This program is presented by library staff, Kathie McKinney.  This workshop will meet via Zoom.

Mock Interview for Teens

Interviewing for the first time can be intimidating! Take the pressure off by participating in a live 1-on-1 virtual interview with a friendly library staff member. You will get the experience of a real interview, while also receiving feedback and learning best practic......More

Interviewing for the first time can be intimidating! Take the pressure off by participating in a live 1-on-1 virtual interview with a friendly library staff member. You will get the experience of a real interview, while also receiving feedback and learning best practices for preparing and delivering a strong interview. Get a step ahead, and register today!  This program will be provided by South County Regional Library staff, and is recommended for teens ages 11-18. More Info about College & Career Connections Our College & Career Connections program is designed with YOU in mind. This includes free programs and workshops by experts in the field with topics ranging from financial aid to applications, admissions essays, and even services such as free SAT and ACT practice tests offered by The Princeton Review. In addition, we have a road map to help you answer three very important questions – 1. Who am I?, 2. What do I want to do?, and 3. How will I get there? For more details, check out our page here. To learn more about My Next Step, Virtual Volunteering, and our two new podcast series, check out our Teen Digital Branch! How to Join an Online Program This event takes place on Zoom. Please register with a valid email in order to receive a Zoom link.  Looking for more technology resources? Check out this list!

Teen Writes!

Teen writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share work, exchange ideas and feedback, and meet other writers.  This program will be provided by SouthPark Regional library staff.  Information about this Group This write......More

Teen writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to join this group to share work, exchange ideas and feedback, and meet other writers.  This program will be provided by SouthPark Regional library staff.  Information about this Group This writer's group is welcome to all writers regardless of experience level. It meets bi-weekly on Mondays from 6-7:00pm. How to Join an Online Program This event takes place on Zoom. Please register by [time/day] before the event. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. New to using Zoom? Check out these resources to help you get started. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here.

Spread Joy & Save Money

The holiday season can be full of joy, but also full of stress. Come join Angelica Figueroa, from Sharonview Federal Credit Union, as she discusses how to maximize your dollars and create a plan to set yourself up for success ......More

The holiday season can be full of joy, but also full of stress. Come join Angelica Figueroa, from Sharonview Federal Credit Union, as she discusses how to maximize your dollars and create a plan to set yourself up for success for a memorable gift-giving season.  This program will be facilitated by Independence Regional Library staff. Click here to see the flyer for all upcoming programs in the Personal Finance Series and register today! How To Join An Online Program This event takes place on Zoom. Please register by 2 days before the event. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. New to using Zoom? Check out these videos to help you get started:  Zoom How-To Videos Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here. Looking for more technology resources? Check out this list!