Thursday, May 11
During the month of May, Monkey Joe’s in Matthews will offer several promotions. May Mondays will be $5 admission. May “Toddler Tuesdays” will be $5 admission for children ages four and under. May Wednesdays will be half price admission. May Thursdays will be Pay Your Age day. For more info, visit, www.monkeyjoes.com.
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.
Friday, May 12
The 9th annual BeachFest Matthews will be held Friday, May 12 from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Historic Downtown Matthews and Stumptown Park. The event will feature live beach music, shag dancing, carnival rides, a kid’s inflatable village, arts and crafts and a car show.
Saturday, May 13
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Teen tutors will be available to help with elementary-level reading or math homework at 9:30 a.m. First-come, first-served for 30 minute sessions.
Children can strengthen reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog during the Paws to Read program at 10:30 a.m.
A Mother’s Day Celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Children can bring mom, grandma, aunt, etc. to celebrate Mother’s Day with books, food and fun. Registration is required.
The Teen Geek Club will meet at 2 p.m. to discuss the Big Bang Theory. 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, May 14
Happy Mother’s Day!
Monday, May 15
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, May 16
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.
Teen tutors will be available to help with elementary-level reading or math homework at 5 p.m. First-come, first-served for 30 minute sessions.
The Teen Comic Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. 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, May 17
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.
Teen tutors will be available to help with elementary-level reading or math homework at 4 p.m. First-come, first-served for 30 minute sessions.
Bring the whole family to enjoy a puppet show at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 18
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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