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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! | |
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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. Tickets are also available online, at
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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.
Get more information about classes at Children’s Theatre
ImaginOn has a space and a staff just for teens!
That’s right – if you are between 12 and 18, The Loft is for you and only you!
And best of all – it’s all FREE !
Loft resources include all this and more:
- The newest, hottest teen fiction
- Graphic Novels
- Magazines
- Comics
- Play scripts recommended by Children's Theatre staff
- Laptops and wi-fi throughout the building
- Super-fast computers loaded with software
Interactive Teen Activities @ the Loft
- Scavenger Hunts
Ready for a little fun? Download these mp3’s to your ipod or mp3 player (or print out the pdf) and let the hunt begin
- Hot Books
Gain points by attaching books to your friends from the Loft at ImaginOn. Find out more about how to play.
- Teen Programs @ the Loft
- Theatre Classes for Teens
- PLCMC Online Catalog
Meet our staff!!
Do you have a question? Email the Teen Services Manager!
 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.
- A large collection of picture books, fiction and folk and fairy tales to “bring stories to life”
- DVD’s, CD’s, videos and software for children
- Listening stations where young people can enjoy hundreds of music and story selections
- A parent/teacher collection with the latest materials on child development, parenting, and creative activities for learning and curriculum support
- Homework resources
- Access to Storytimes to Go! Kits for preschool teachers and childcare providers who work with children ages birth through 5. read more
You can search our collection online, and request a book from ImaginOn or any Library branch:
Do you have a question? Email the Children's Services Manager!
 Get to Know...something new every week!
This series of programs is held every Tuesday at 2 PM for school aged children. Registration is required and space fills up fast so come and see what you can get to know at ImaginOn.
Time Warner Cable Tech Central is a vibrant, one-stop source for all things technology! We’ve got over 30 PC’s, 4 Mac’s, a computer classroom, impromptu tech demonstrations, a multimedia production studio (Studio i), and a wide variety of activities for teens, children, and adults accompanied by a child.
 Express yourself in Studio i through both animated and live action videos, and combinations of the two. Gain visual literacy skills while trying out:
- blue screen technology
- stop-motion animation
- paper cut-out animation
- claymation
- shadow puppet animation
- digital music production
Live action digital videos, such as music videos, humorous interpretations and family video logs are just some of what can be created in Studio i.
Studio i has the tools needed for each step in the production process, including: shooting, editing and sound mixing. Completed videos can be burned to DVD or shown over the web.
This custom built station was designed by John Lemmon for the purpose of allowing other branches within PLCMC to bring stories to life through music and animation. The Macintosh software on the station includes iMovie, I Can Animate, and GarageBand3. The station is used in interactive programs for youth and teens.
The making of videos and music tracks in the library started with the use of ImaginOn's Studio i, and then expanded to all Charlotte library branches with the arrival of the Portable Animation Station and circulating Flip Video cameras for branch staff to use at programs. To submit your own homemade video or for more information on equipment for video creation, contact Tech Central, (704) 973-2727.Get more information on purchasing a portable animation station.
During the school year:
- Monday -Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm – 12-18 year olds
- Saturday 10am - 5:30pm – All ages, adults over 18 must be accompanied by a child
- Sunday 2pm - 5:30pm – 12-18 year olds
Summer:
- Monday –Thursday 10am – 12pm and 2pm-4pm; Groups, by reservation
- 12pm – 2pm – All ages, adults over 18 must be accompanied by a child
- 4pm – 8pm – 12-18 year olds
- Friday 10am – 5:30pm - 12-18 year olds
- Saturday 10am – 5:30 - All ages, adults over 18 must be accompanied by a child
- Sunday 2pm – 5:30pm – 12- 18 year olds
(These are unpaid, volunteer positions)
Ages: 9th grade through college.
The qualities an intern needs are:
- A strong interest in animation or live action video production.
- Skills relating to video production and computers:
- Understanding of basic principles of shooting and editing videos
- Some knowledge of image editing programs like Photoshop
- Experience with file management (creating and saving new files)
- People skills:
- Good communication skills, patience when working with novices
- Reliability:
- A track record of showing up on time and a method of transportation
The advantages of being an intern are:
- Resume-building to help get into college or find a job
- Gain experience in video production, editing, sound mixing, image manipulation, etc
- Opportunity to use the equipment and software for their own projects while not assisting visitors
Click here for an internship application
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Do you have a question? Email the Tech Central Services Manager!
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