In addition to scheduled programs, you’ll always find informal, drop-in events and activities at ImaginOn. Anything can happen - you might stumble upon friendly video game competitions or animation in Studio i, an impromptu performance or costumes to try on in the lobby, or a puppet show in Spangler Library. There’s always something new to discover!
Tickets for Children’s Theatre productions are available in the Box Office at ImaginOn, Monday-Friday, 10am – 5pm, and 1 hour before weekend and evening showtimes. The Box Office telephone number is 704-973-2828.
The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte offers classes for all ages, from preschoolers through high school students. Classes are taught by professional theatre artists with extensive experience as instructors, performers, directors and playwrights – and always, the ability to inspire and motivate young people.
The Spangler Library on the first floor offers books, media, and resources for children from birth through 5th grade. Special collections and resources for parents, teachers and caregivers are also an important part of ImaginOn’s mission. Staff members with expertise in early literacy, child development, and children’s and teen literature are always available to help find just the right book, resource, or information for all library visitors.
Highlights:
A large collection of picture books, fiction and folk and fairy tales to “bring stories to life”
A baby and toddler area for our youngest patrons to explore and discover
Hands-on, engaging activities for all ages
DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and software for children
Early literacy and school age computer stations
Homework resources
You can search our collection online, and request a book from ImaginOn or any Library branch:
Studio i, located on the second floor in the Loft at ImaginOn, is a space where families and teens can bring stories to life through movies and music. Studio i was designed by John Lemmon Films, located in Charlotte.
Express yourself in Studio i through animated and live action videos, music or a combination of the three. Studio i has the tools needed for each step in the production process, including: shooting, editing and sound mixing. Completed videos and songs can be burned to a disc, available for purchase at ImaginOn, or shared online. To view videos created by teens in Studio i visit our YouTube site. To listen to music created by teens in Studio i, visit our playlist.
Teens and families will gain visual literacy and storytelling skills through working with such software as Pinnacle, GarageBand, iMovie, Final Cut, Scratch, and StopMotion Pro. Some projects that can be created include:
Weather reports or music videos using our blue screen technology
Fashion shows wearing donated costumes from Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Animated movies using clay, paper cut-outs, or illustrations
Podcasts and songs recorded in the sound booth
Studio i internships Studio i has an unpaid intern program for ages 13-18. If you are older than 18 and are currently enrolled in a college program where skills in the Studio would benefit your program, you are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be available on this page and accepted during the following dates:
April 23-May 17, 2013
July 23-August 16 2013
October 22-November 15, 2013
January 21-February 14, 2014
April 22-May 16, 2014
Studio i interns work with the public to help teach technology skills to produce and edit video and sound projects. Interns are given opportunities to create videos and sound projects for local and national initiatives. Interns will gain 21st century technology skills, proficiency in teaching the public, and opportunities to collaborate with others.
Studio i Summer Hours (June 11, 2013-August 24, 2013)
During the day, Studio-i is open to groups by reservation only. Signup
Public hours begin after 3pm.
For Groups, ages 12-18 by reservation only:
Tuesday - Friday
11am - 12pm, 2pm - 3pm Storytelling with Paper Animation
General Public Drop-in Hours:
Tuesday -Thursday, 3pm - 6pm (ages 10-18)
Friday, 3-4:30pm (ages 10-18)
Saturday, 10:30am-12pm and 3pm-4pm (ages 10-18 and families with children 8 and up)
Studio i School Year Hours (August 28, 2012 - June 7, 2013)
For School Groups, by reservation only: Signup
Tuesday-Friday 10:30am - 12pm
Tuesday-Thursday 3pm-4:30pm or 4pm-5:30pm
Friday 3pm-4:30pm
Intro to Studio i software, create a PSA, or special projects as scheduled.
*Note: Groups booking in the afternoon may use one station only.
General Public Drop-in Hours:
Teens, ages 12-18
Tuesday -Thursday, 3pm -6pm
Friday-Saturday, 3-4:30pm
Families (for children ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 10:30am - 12pm
Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm (September 9, 2012-May 26, 2013)
Homework projects encouraged and 'Get Your Tech Questions Answered' for families wanting to stay in touch with technology.
Sound booth in Studio i:
Teens, ages 12-18
Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-5:30pm
Friday 3pm-4:30pm
During CMS Holidays and Workdays:
10:30am-12pm. Group reservations only. Signup
Intro to Studio i Software CMS calendar
Teens, ages 12-18, 3pm-6pm
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The Spangler Library on the first floor offers books, media, and resources for children from birth through 5th grade. Special collections and resources for parents, teachers and caregivers are also an important part of ImaginOn’s mission. Staff members with expertise in early literacy, child development, and children’s and teen literature are always available to help find just the right book, resource, or information for all library visitors.
Studio i, located on the second floor in the Loft at ImaginOn, is a space where families and teens can bring stories to life through movies and music. Studio i was designed by 
Studio i internships
