Charlotte Happenings

MAR 2016

Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.

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Charlotte Center City Carriage Tours • 101 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Escape the fast pace of everyday city life and enjoy Charlotte by horse-drawn carriage. Charlotte Center City Carriage Tours shows off the best of Uptown, from 19th-century houses in Historic Fourth Ward to shiny new skyscrapers at a pace perfect for learning and snapping pictures. Clip clop past parks, banking centers and historic landmarks while learning about how each plays a vital role in Charlotte's history. Riders have their choice of a breezy 20-minute city ride, 40-minute historical tour, hour-long ultimate experience or private packages. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY Charlotte Mecklenburg Library • Multiple locations Set your imagination free at one of the 20 branches that comprise the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system. Whether they're just beginners or are tackling chapter books, kids will fnd an activity that helps them learn and grow. Ignite a love for reading with lively family storytimes or a community read led by animated librarians. Tools like the StoryPlace digital learning library or Tumblebooks, a collection of talking picture books perfect for soon-to-be readers, bring stories to life. Branches also host age- appropriate activities including Toddler Times, Baby Storytimes and Kids Book Clubs. Visit cmlibary.org to search for events by branch location. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE CENTER CITY CARRIAGE TOURS charlottesgotalot.com 17

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