ImaginOn Gift Shop's Final Days
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to ImaginOn's Gift Shop. Due to the current economic environment, the Library and the Children's Theatre have decided to close the Gift Shop as of August 31. A closing sale has begun, with discounts of up to 60% off selected items. The inventory includes books, toys and games, apparel, and more. Sale prices are available for in-store purchases only; the shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Shop's three employees will be reassigned to other Library positions.
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ImaginOn Welcomes ReX
 There's someone new - and large! - greeting visitors at ImaginOn's front door! Next time you come in, look up - our origami rhino and Pegasus have a new friend, ReX the dinosaur. ReX was a gift from the TeaReX coffeehouse, which recently closed its Charlotte store. All three origami pieces originally were featured at the Southeast Origami Festival, a Charlotte favorite for many years. Check out news of ReX's arrival in the Charlotte Observer and on the Smithsonian's dino blog.
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A Hot New Ride!
 Many thanks to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Fire Department for the new climb-on fire truck in the StoryLab. The fire truck was originally enjoyed at the Charlotte Fire Museum, which recently closed. In the spirit of recycling, the much-loved fire truck has found a new home - and many new riders! - here at ImaginOn. Climb aboard! |
Teens: Got Talent?
Take The Stage at ImaginOn!
 Take The Stage, Charlotte's first talent competition for teens, is on a quest to find talented 12-18 year-olds. Teens who can sing, dance, or perform spoken word are needed to share their flair with the community. A $100 prize awaits the winner of the grand finale, set for August 8 at 2 p.m. at ImaginOn. Grand finale participants will also have the chance to meet Power 98 D.J. Jeanine Davis, who will host the event. The following libraries will hold first-round auditions for Take The Stage:
- 7/21, 3:30 p.m., North County Regional
- 7/23, 3:30 p.m., University City Regional
- 7/27, 4 p.m., Freedom Regional
- 7/30, 6 p.m., Independence Regional
To register, interested teens should visit www.libraryloft.org to view contest rules and to complete a registration form. |
Catch a Trolley Program!
 Get on board with Charlotte Trolley's weekly learning activities, Wednesdays at ImaginOn. FREE activities for children ages 3-8 include story times and crafts. Activities begin at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. in front of the big, green Kid's Trolley Car #85. August programs are: "Safe in Our City" (8/5), "Helpers in the City" (8/19), and "Vehicles in the City" (8/26). No program on 8/12.
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Teen Volunteer Spotlight
 Kamaria is one of several teen
volunteers working at ImaginOn this summer. At first, she was hesitant about working
in Tech Central, but Kamaria has jumped right in! Tech Central staff enjoy teaching her about
the programs and equipment, and her determination and thirst for knowledge have
been amazing to watch. She's helped with
the gaming corner, assisted with several programs, and even contributed to the
Tech Central blog.
The teen summer volunteer program
provides valuable work experience for teens, but it also provides a valuable
experience for staff - in addition to the assistance they provide, working with
teens reminds staff of the importance of our day-to-day interactions, and how
much we learn from one another.
The Library is pleased to offer a
systemwide teen volunteer program each summer. Applications are accepted in April for the following season.
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Save on Children's Theatre's 2009-2010 Season! Children's Theatre offers your family lots of ways to save on tickets. With our Subscription Program, you can save $2 off each ticket when you order tickets for three or more productions at one time. Pick your favorites, add a new title or two and enjoy a year's worth of unforgettable experiences. Order before September 1 to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount, an additional savings of $1 per ticket! And be sure to check out our Target Family Time Performances for half-price tickets to select performances. Check out our entire season and purchase your tickets in advance at www.ctcharlotte.org. You can also call the Box Office at 704-973-2828, or visit the Box Office at ImaginOn (hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday). |
Summer's Just Getting Started - Register Now for Summer Camps!
 Summer always goes by quickly, but there is still plenty of time to register for one of Children's Theatre of Charlotte's week-long day camps. Children's Theatre Summer Camps run through August 21! Don't miss out on the fun for ages 3-18 going on in classrooms at ImaginOn and at convenient satellite locations in Ballantyne, Davidson, Lake Wylie and South Charlotte. Professional teaching artists lead the interactive and energetic sessions, and each week culminates in a showcase for family and friends. Register now to experience what Charlotte Magazine has called "the best theater-based summer camps in town for your rising stars."
Want to take a peek at Children's Theatre summer camps? Every Friday afternoon at 3pm, rising 2nd - 8th grade students enrolled in MADD (Music/Art/Drama/Dance) camps put on a show that is free and open to the public. Performances are in the McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn, and are scheduled every Friday through August 14th. Come see the show!
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Fall Classes Coming Up!
Registration for Children's Theatre's
Fall and Winter Classes has already begun. Check out complete
information and online registration at www.ctcharlotte.org.
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Calling All Boys!
 Join
Spangler Library for a boys only Star Wars Camp Grand
Finale on July 30th at 2 p.m. Enjoy snacks, a speaker who will share why Luke
Skywalker is the epic hero, and watch the animated film "Star Wars: The
Clone Wars." Registration is
required and boys must be between ages 8 and 12. Call (704) 416-4630 to register.
Also
for boys ages 9 to 12! Join Spangler for
a discussion of "The Prophet of Yonwood" by Jeanne DuPrau, the third
book of Ember. There will be snacks,
activities, and discussion. You MUST
read the book before you register for this program. Call (704) 416-4630 to register.
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YOUR Stories on Stage!
 Ever wonder who writes the stories performed on the Page Stage? Maybe YOU did! All summer, we've been collecting original stories written by kids. Some of those stories will be adapted into a show performed on the Page Stage. Performances will be Thursdays, July 30, August 6, and August 13, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drop by! |
Get Familiar With Studio-i!
ImaginOn
is now offering skill-building sessions in Studio-i on weekday mornings. Sessions focus on music, video and animation
software, and feature live training, video tutorials and hands-on practice. Participants can work their way through
beginning to advanced skills. The
sessions begin at 10, 10:30, 11, and 11:30 a.m.
On
weekday afternoons at 2, Studio i features "Pick a Project". Groups, individuals, or families can
participate in a guided project.
Projects include a video newscast, animating a picture book and bringing
a folktale to life.
Studio-i
sessions are available for walk-ins and groups of students 10 to 18 years old. To make a reservation for a group of up to 15
students, please visit our website and note that you plan to visit the
Studio. |
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