Thursday, January 11
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 5 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.
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 can come by the library at 6 p.m. to receive free homework help from a library volunteer.
Friday, January 12
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Utah Jazz at 5 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Checkers will take on Toronto at 7:15 p.m. at the Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte. Visit gocheckers.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Saturday, January 13
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The first 7,500 fans will receive a classic Hornets t-shirt. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Checkers will take on Toronto at 6 p.m. at the Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte. NASCAR Night will feature appearances by Ryan Newman, Matt DiBenedetto, Corey LaJoie, Michael Annett, Vinnie Miller, Ryan Preece, Regan Smith and Sam Bass who will sign autographs before the game. Bring a new or gently-used coat to the game to donate to WSOC’s Steve’s Coats for Kids and receive a free ticket for the Sunday, February 18 game. Fans can also stick around after the game to take a shot on the ice for Slap Shot Saturday. Visit gocheckers.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
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 Art Club will meet at 2 p.m. 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.
Tuesday, January 16
The Charlotte Checkers will take on Bridgeport at 7 p.m. at the Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte. 1950s Night with the Checkers will feature throwback pricing on tickets, $1 hot dogs and 50 cent soda and popcorn. Visit gocheckers.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
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.
The Teen Comic Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. This month’s theme is Guardians of the Galaxy. 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, January 17
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Checkers will take on Bridgeport at 7 p.m. at the Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte. Visit gocheckers.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
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.
An Active Reading Workshop will be held at 2 p.m. Parents and children ages 2-5 can learn fun ideas and activities to support early literacy at home. Registration is required for this four part workshop series.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 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.
