Thursday, July 6
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 11:15 a.m.
The library will show Pete’s Dragon (PG) at 3 p.m.
Reading Buddies for children ages five through 12 will be available at 4 and 4:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Friday, July 7
A Food Truck Friday Rally will be held at Barking Duck Brewery in Mint Hill (4400 Morris Park Drive). Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a variety of food options while visiting with neighbors and friends. For more information, visit www.EatFromATruck.com.
 Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Reading Buddies for children ages five through 12 will be available at 2 and 2:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Children can learn chess basics during the Learn, Play, Connect program at 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Children can strengthen reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog during the Paws to Read program at 10:30 a.m.
The Teen Geek Club will meet at 2 p.m. to discuss Harry Potter. Registration is required.
Reading Buddies for children ages five through 12 will be available at 3 and 3:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Sunday, July 9
Bring your dogs along to enjoy a night of baseball during Bark in the Park night at the Intimidators Stadium. The Intimidators will take on Hagerstown at 5:05 p.m. Dogs can win prizes for Best Trick, Best Dressed, Most Intimidators Spirit, Dog-Owner Look-Alike, and more. Plan to come before the game for a chance to receive autographs from your favorite Intimidators players. Kids will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game.
Monday, July 10
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Families with babies and toddlers can visit the library at 9:30 a.m. for Family Story Time: 0-2. The program will include stories, songs and movement.
Reading Buddies for children ages five through 12 will be available at 6 and 6:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Tuesday, July 11
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Baby Story Time for babies birth through 17 months will be held at 10:15 a.m.
Tiny Tots Story Time for toddlers ages 18 to 23 months will be held at 11:15 a.m.
Rising kindergarteners are invited to participate in the Get Set 4 Kindergarten program at 2 p.m. The program is focused on building pre-reading skills and preparing children for success in school. Registration is required.
Reading Buddies for children ages five through 12 will be available at 6 and 6:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Wednesday, July 12
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Two Time Story Time for toddlers age 24 to 36 months will be held at 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Story Time for children age three to five will be held at 11:15 a.m.
Staff from Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation will present a Reptile and Amphibian program for children at 3 p.m. Children will enjoy stories, hands on activities and encounters with live animals. Registration is required.
Reading Buddies for children ages five through 12 will be available at 4 and 4:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Thursday, July 13
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 11:15 a.m.
Reading Buddies for children ages five through 12 will be available at 4 and 4:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
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