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Charlotte Chinese Story Time
Bringing Stories to Life, Connecting Cultures, Inspiring Young Minds
Founded in 2019, Charlotte Chinese Story Time is a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organization that brings families together through Chinese stories, songs, and cultural activities. Our mission is to promote Chinese language and culture while fostering community connections and cultural appreciation.
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Upcoming Events
Sat, Jan 31Jan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ESTMecklenburg Hall, 8601 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, USACelebrate the joy and traditions of the Lunar New Year with us! Join Charlotte Chinese Story Time (CCST) for an afternoon filled with hands-on cultural activities, festive crafts, and community fun for families and children of all ages.
Sat, Mar 07Mar 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ESTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USAThis session introduced children to the fundamentals of poetry recitation, including tone, rhythm, and pronunciation. Young participants actively practiced voice projection and learned to build confidence speaking in front of others.- Sat, Mar 14Mar 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USAOur second coaching session focused on deepening expression and improving fluency. Students explored how to bring poems to life using tone variation, pacing, and basic stage presence. The interactive format allowed for peer feedback and hands-on practice with guidance from experienced coaches.
- Sat, Mar 21Mar 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USAThe third session emphasized performance skills, helping students refine gestures, eye contact, and body movement to enhance their delivery. Children practiced full-length recitations and received individual coaching to prepare for the upcoming contest.
- Sat, Mar 28Mar 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USAOur final session served as a full rehearsal. Participants presented their pieces in a simulated stage setting, gaining feedback from judges and instructors. The session aimed to build poise and readiness for the Charlotte Cup Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest in May 2026.
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Sat, Oct 04Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USAStep into the world of cloisonné! In this final session, children will decorate their own cloisonné-style coasters using vibrant enamel paint. With pre-shaped copper wire patterns already in place, kids can focus on the fun part—painting and bringing their designs to life with rich colors. This hand
Sat, Sep 27Sep 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USALet your child experience the magic of traditional Chinese printing through a fun and hands-on foam block workshop! Kids will carve their own designs onto soft foam blocks and create prints using ink and paper. We'll also provide pre-carved woodblocks so children can try their hand at traditional-st
Sat, Sep 20Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USAIntroduce your child to the graceful world of traditional Chinese brush painting! In this workshop, young artists will use brush and ink to create beautiful images inspired by nature—such as birds, flowers, and landscapes—while learning the basics of brush techniques and composition.
Sat, Sep 13Sep 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTPineville Library Community Room, 505 Main St #100, Pineville, NC 28134, USADiscover the magic of Chinese ink diffusion using watercolor markers, water, and rice paper! In this creative workshop, children will experiment with how colors naturally blend and spread on rice paper, producing beautiful and dreamy patterns—just like traditional Chinese art.
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