ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center ImaginOn is a collaborative venture of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. www.imaginon.org
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ImaginOn brings stories to life through extraordinary experiences that challenge, inspire and excite young minds.

Discovery Place Science will be at ImaginOn tomorrow, 6/13 during our Summer Reading Blast Off!Full schedule and details...
06/12/2026

Discovery Place Science will be at ImaginOn tomorrow, 6/13 during our Summer Reading Blast Off!

Full schedule and details here: https://bit.ly/4wRhZfM

Have you seen the new art installation at ImaginOn? Grey Packard and Maris McDonald, seniors from East Mecklenburg High ...
06/12/2026

Have you seen the new art installation at ImaginOn?

Grey Packard and Maris McDonald, seniors from East Mecklenburg High School, were inspired to create this crochet mural advocating for the importance of diversity following the increased presence of border control agents in the Charlotte community in December of 2025. The students researched the top 60 countries from which people immigrate to the United States, and with the help of student artist Nora Rubin, designed the patterns for the background and the flag feathers. 100 patterns were sent out to nearly 40 crochet artists all over the country and after pieces were shipped in, they were sown together to create the final piece. The reveal was held on April 2nd, 2026 at Divine Barrel Brewing, Charlotte NC, before its residency at ImaginOn. This mural drew inspiration from Liberty Crochet Mural, originally created by Jen LaMastra, which Grey participated in in 2023.

Collective Voices Crochet Mural
Grey Packard and Maris McDonald, artists
Acrylic Yarn

Think the library is just for checking out books? Think again!Your library card gives kids and teens FREE access to onli...
06/11/2026

Think the library is just for checking out books? Think again!

Your library card gives kids and teens FREE access to online resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, learning tools, homework help, and more.

Visit www.cmlibrary.org/research-and-learn and discover everything your library card can do!

Meet Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets during our Summer Reading Blast Off! @ ImaginOn! He will be taking photogra...
06/09/2026

Meet Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets during our Summer Reading Blast Off! @ ImaginOn! He will be taking photographs and signing autographs from 11-12 🚀🏀

More information about the Summer Reading Blast Off! here https://bit.ly/4wRhZfM

Calling all nature lovers! Join CMLibrary in partnership with Catawba Lands Conservancy on Thursday, June 4th, 6:00-7:30...
06/03/2026

Calling all nature lovers! Join CMLibrary in partnership with Catawba Lands Conservancy on Thursday, June 4th, 6:00-7:30 pm, for a fun evening of trivia, ice cream, and prizes at the 7th Street Market! This event is open to older teens and new adults, ages 16 to 24, who are environmental enthusiasts or just curious minds looking to meet others and learn more about the local sustainability community and opportunities.

Participants will have the opportunity to play trivia based on local and regional nature and conservation, enjoy a free scoop of ice cream provided by our partners and 7th Street Vendor, The Social Cow, win giveaways from CLC and the Library, and learn about local organizations like Catawba Lands Conservancy, The Carolina Thread Trail, Black Girl Environmentalist, and many more.

Spaces are limited, and registration is required. This program will be provided by ImaginOn and Founders Hall staff members, Tiana H. and Kristin R., and is intended and best suited for ages 16-24. Adults older than 24 are welcome.

Special Guests Include:
Rani Greer of Catawba Lands Conservancy/Carolina Thread Trail (Davidson Fellow)
Maya Espinosa of Black Girl Environmentalist CLT (Hub Leader)
Springclean Global

Nature lovers unite!

See what's happening for ages 0-11 @ ImaginOn in June! 🌞
06/02/2026

See what's happening for ages 0-11 @ ImaginOn in June! 🌞

Get ready to blast off into a summer of imagination at the “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Blast Off @ ImaginOn on ...
06/01/2026

Get ready to blast off into a summer of imagination at the “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Blast Off @ ImaginOn on Saturday, June 13 from 11 AM–3 PM! 🚀 ✨ 🌌

Families will explore an action-packed galaxy of hands-on activities, live entertainment, space-themed crafts, robotics, games, giveaways, and unforgettable experiences with incredible community partners including Discovery Place and Life Is Sweet candy store. From cosmic obstacle courses and glow parties to NASA-inspired experiences and Summer Reading registration, this immersive event is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and excitement for readers of all ages.

Don’t miss Charlotte’s ultimate family summer launch event. Your Summer Reading adventure begins here! https://bit.ly/4wRhZfM

Looking for a fun OUT OF THIS WORLD activity for your students? Help your camp or youth group enjoy a 'Universe of Stori...
05/27/2026

Looking for a fun OUT OF THIS WORLD activity for your students?

Help your camp or youth group enjoy a 'Universe of Stories' this summer with a Group Visit at ImaginOn! Whether they’re enjoying a library program, diving into a new graphic novel, or exploring our interactive exhibit, there’s no better place to spark a child's imagination.

Best for: Preschool and K-12 Camps, Daycares, and Youth Groups.

The Perks: Programming, interactive play areas, teen-exclusive spaces, and thousands of stories waiting to be discovered!

Interested in bringing your group by? Groups must register HERE: https://www.imaginon.org/calendar/group-visits.

More information about Group Visits can be found at https://www.imaginon.org/group-visit-information

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300 E 7th Street
Charlotte, NC
28202

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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