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This MeetUp group is for anyone interested in libraries, reading, digital culture, makerspaces, programs, book clubs, author visits and all things literature.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Retirement Planning: It's Never Too Soon or Too Late to Start!Link visible for attendees
Our online calendar registration system is currently down as we work to transition and upgrade our Library Catalog. Please register via email at cbuchanan@cmlibrary(dot)org for the Retirement Planning program. The Zoom link will be published in the Comments Section below 24 hours before the program.
Retirement Planning: It's Never Too Soon or Too Late to Start!
It's never too soon or too late to start planning your retirement! Join Angelica Figueroa, a certified financial coach from Sharonview Federal Credit Union as she takes a look at how retirement has changed through the years, helps attendees estimate how much they may need to retire, review their current efforts, examine the tools available to them, and help them develop an investment strategy to pursue their goals.
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
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- It’s a Family Reunion! Research, Collect, and Share Your Family LegacyUniversity City Regional Library, Charlotte , NC
Family reunions are the perfect time to celebrate your heritage and share your family's story. In this engaging three-week workshop, you’ll learn how to uncover your family history, preserve cherished memories, and create a meaningful presentation to showcase at your next reunion.
- Week 1: Research Your Family History – Learn how to navigate Ancestry Library and other genealogy resources to uncover records, census data, and historical documents that connect you to your ancestors.
- Week 2: Collect, Restore, and Digitize Family Photos – Gather treasured family photos, discover techniques for restoring old images, and learn how to digitize them for long-term preservation.
- Week 3: Share Your Family Legacy – Bring your research and photos together in a compelling digital presentation that you can proudly share at your family reunion.
This program will be in-person in Classroom.
For more information and resources on genealogy and local history, please click here: Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room
To make an appointment with the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, please contact them via email at [carolinaroom@cmlibrary.org], or call them Monday- Friday 9 am to 5 pm at 704-416-0150.
- Stronger Together: Support for your Job SearchCharlotte Mecklenburg Library - Independence Regional, Charlotte, NC
Click here or call 704-416-4800 ext 4 for availability.
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.
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- The Bard Beginners: Shakespeare's Julius CaesarLink visible for attendees
Join us for a three-week online book club exploring Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar! Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the Bard, we'll dive into the drama, ambition, and betrayal of this classic play through casual and engaging discussions. No experience with Shakespeare is needed—just bring your curiosity! Here's the schedule:
- Tuesday, May 6 at 3pm: Act I
- Tuesday, May 13 at 3pm: Acts II and III
- Tuesday, May 20 at 3pm: Acts IV and V
