About us
This MeetUp group is for anyone interested in libraries, reading, digital culture, makerspaces, programs, book clubs, author visits and all things literature.
Upcoming events
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Road to Homeownership
University City Regional Library, 5528 Waters Edge Village Dr., Charlotte, NC, USJoin Angelica Figueroa, a certified financial coach from Sharonview Federal Credit Union and learn how to shop and apply for a home loan, where to find home-buyer assistance programs and understand the closing costs and related costs.
Registration preferred but not required. Register here or call 704.416.7200 option 4.
4 attendees
Americans with Disabilities Act & Charlotte's Nondiscrimination Ordinance
University City Regional Library, 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC, USDiscover how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Charlotte's Nondiscrimination Ordinance (NDO) protect rights, promote accessibility, and help create a more welcoming community for everyone.
Presented by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations.Registration preferred but not required. To register, visit the Library's website or call 704.416.7200.
To request an accommodation for accessibility, please call 704.336.4229.
3 attendees
First Time Self-Publishing - What You REALLY Need To Know About Self-Publishing
Matthews Branch Library, 230 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC, USPart 2:
Join Tonya Joyner, owner of TJS Publishing House, a self-published author and experienced publishing consultant who has been helping writers navigate the publishing process since 2013.
Everyone has a story worth sharing. This interactive program will help aspiring writers learn how to take their ideas from manuscript to published book, whether for personal use, creative expression, or professional growth. Participants will learn the fundamentals of editing, book design, and publishing across various platforms, with an outcome of empowerment and community collaboration. These educational sessions focus on the creative and practical steps of becoming a self-published author by helping participants bring their voices to life while understanding how libraries, readers, and self-publishing ecosystems connect.
Registration
Staff Contact: Kiya Jackson
Telephone:(704) 416-5000*A notebook is required for this class, these will not be provided by the library. Please bring your own notebook.
#### This class is part of a series. There are other classes on May 12th and May 16th.
8 attendeesHow to Write Scholarship Essays that Win Scholarships! with Amy Haskell
·OnlineOnlineEnhance your writing for scholarship essays in this upcoming high school workshop. Led by Amy Haskell, founder of Total Writing Enrichment, this session provides expert guidance. Register today!
Scholarship essays can help students reduce the cost of college - but many students approach them the wrong way and this workshop will teach you how to find success.
This event takes place on Zoom. Please register in advance. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting
Designed for teens ages 12 to 18, our College & Career Connections suite includes free programs and workshops offered by community experts and organizations such as the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and the Princeton Review. Topics range from resources to pay for college, admissions essays, test prep, and online practice tests. We offer My Next Step programs led by Library staff that allow you to get personalized assistance in creating Your Road Map to Success.
4 attendees
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