I am so glad that I took the month-long CNA 1 course with Ms. Monica this past spring. With her…read moreattention to important details and constant encouragement to her students, I was able to pass both parts of the NC state exam on my first attempt. Ms. Monica even wrote and edited the textbook we used! I know my nursing career is set up for success with the knowledge and love from Serenity at the start.

I completed the Nurse Aid I Refresher program here and would recommend this academy. Ms. Monica (my…read moreinstructor) displays a level of care and concern that is worth mentioning. She truly wants her students to succeed allowing you access to resources, and guidance to help you in your future career.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center collaboration between the library district and the Children's Theatre is a hands down wonder. While some libraries specialize in library things (games and toys) to engage kids and others specialize in library materials (books and puzzles), ImaginOn has it all ... including plays and story times. The library itself is free to enter, multi-story, newish, clean and easy to get to, with available parking that is free for 90 minutes with a stamped ticket. This facility absolutely had everything to stimulate kids of all ages ... probably 2 to 12 being the sweet spot. Do make a point of finding your way here for a visit someday ... you'll be glad you did. Highly recommended.

Great place for children. Lots of books and activities and it's all free…read more Very clean and spacious.

This branch has reopened post-COVID and you can now browse the stacks. A lot of the functionality…read moreof the library is on hold, such as periodicals and computer keyboards but you can search for books and borrow them. That's about as good as it gets for now. The library has capacity limits and masks are required. Plenty of parking and a free wifi network, though there is currently no seating until the pandemic wraps up. [Review 14337 overall, 1661 of 2020, number 2704 in North Carolina.]

I've switched entirely to e-books, so I don't come to the library often anymore. I still use my…read morecard for e-books, I just don't need to visit in person to do that. Pretty much the only reason I come to the library is because I need to print something. Who has a printer? Not me. Printing was free for a bit at the library which was nice, but they've started charging again. It's only 25 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color which is well worth not having to deal with a printer for me. This isn't my normal library, but it was on our way when we were running errands so we stopped here instead. There's a convenient app you can use to upload and print your documents. The reason for the lower than normal rating here is because none of the librarians knew how to use it. The app is straightforward if you're adding a printer for the first time. Unfortunately, I had my normal library set up already and couldn't figure out how to add another library. The librarians only seemed to know how to repeat the instructions on the sign (which assumed you had never set up a printer before). I ended up having to email the stuff to myself, log into a computer, and print from there which is more time consuming. The computers also turn off immediately 10 minutes before it closes so I was in a race with the clock. It shut down seconds after I clicked print. I hope they get the issues with the app resolved so you can have more than one library (or inform staff how to do that). Until then, I'll stick to my normal library.

Now that the pandemic is "over" in that the libraries are reopened for browsing and study, I had a…read morechance to check out this pretty amazing library. Modern, open, airy. None of the stuffiness that you might expect from a classic library. With open stacks and lots of well organized books, this is a bright and clear space. There are a bunch of study desks along the huge windows. Most of them have power outlets nearby which is helpful because the library also has a free and unfiltered wifi. While you do need to be a resident to borrow books, no account is needed for Internet access. I found two or three books I liked, taking two of them to a comfy seat to ensure that they were what I wanted. Checkout is super easy and completely unattended. I'm very pleased with this branch! [Review 15370 overall, 872 of 2021, number 2922 in North Carolina.]

Back when life was free and we could gather together I met a friend and her kids here to explore…read morethis library branch. This was both our first times at this branch. The kid area isn't that big but does seem to be about 1/3 of the library. They don't have a lot of dress up or play areas but they have a lot computers. We had a large group so we had to double up on the computers. I found some good books to check out and a few movies also. The staff was pretty helpful but even though they are on the other side of the computers they seem be a little ways away from the kids area. The restroom is on the other side of the branch away from the kids area. The branch is clean and was very quiet. It was a rainy day during our visit. They had a cool view of outside and it made it very cozy to be tuck inside the library. Mountain Island Branch 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC 28214 (Review 475 overall, 19 of 2021)

I recently attended a basic handgun class with Toya and it was excellent. She is very knowledgeable…read morebut kept the class fun. I'm actually interested in becoming a training officer or possibly getting into competitions so I'll definitely go back for more classes and training.

I needed some quiet and some wifi for a bit, so we searched and landed in the library…read more Smaller selection of books but a larger computer area, compared to other Charlotte libraries that I've visited. Small parking lot but it's also a stop on the bus line. Wifi was easy to access (no password or library card needed) and speedy.

I was forced to visit this library since my university location is closed on Tue. Luckly I was…read morepassing by this location when I received a call to submit some paperwork ASAP. So, I entered their parking lot and I couldn't find any parking. I had to park in bank next door. I walk in and the building is pretty neat/clean, I was glad to see it because I was worried the budget cut didn't affected their quality LOL I ask for computer lab at the front desk and she pointed me to right direction. I came to the computer lab area and it was packed. I had to wait twenty minutes to get a computer. I never had to wait for a computer at university location. I guess there is always first time. So I was able to get the fifteen min computer since I only needed to print. I filled out the paper work and I was looking for scanner to scan it (once I sign it) but they don't have any scanner at this facility. I felt so lucky to have an iPhone 4, I used one of the scanner app and I was able to send it within 30 minutes. Overall, its a pretty good facility and I am glad they are open when university location is closed.

James Cable is a top notch instructor! Very knowledgable and informative, he doesn't just teach he…read moregets the class involved in the course! I highly recommend taking your CCW class with "Conceal Carry 1 "!

The is an excellent concealed carry class. Especially for women. It is not intimidating at all. I…read moreloved it. Jim is a fantastic teacher. If you are interested in a CCW class this is the best place to go!

If Yelp had the option of leaving more stars I absolutely would. All three instructors aside from…read morehaving extensive experience with firearms are incredibly humble and easy going. The classroom setting is very comfortable and they create a learning environment that is fun and easy to comprehend, regardless of your experience. They transitioned that same positive energy at the gun range and took no shortcuts involving the safety of all the students. The information they provide is priceless and comes from years of combined military experience. I salute these instructors and would highly recommend to anyone wanting an awesome firearm training experience, whether it be beginner or advance level.