ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

ImaginOn is a wonderful place to learn and explore. It offers cutting edge library collections, award winning professional theatre, and innovative education programs that inspire young minds. There are many ways to explore ImaginOn, but there are some tips that will make your experience that much more enriching.

First and foremost, it is important to have a positive attitude. The theatre is a place of fun and play, but the work that goes into making it happen is serious and takes a lot of time and effort. The staff and volunteers are always eager to make sure you have a great experience, but if you do not, they want to know so they can take care of it. It is up to you to make sure that you get what you want out of the theatre. You are the customer, and we are here to serve you.

The Spangler Children's Library and Teen Loft are great places to start, but you may want to spend more time at the center. It is located at 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday to Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Spangler Children's Library

The ImaginOn The Joe & Joan Martin Center is a multi-use center focused on young people. This unique venue features a Spangler Children's Library that caters to young children from birth to age eighteen. The facility features an extensive collection of children's literature, play areas and hands-on exhibits. There are weekly story times for younger children. For older children and teens, there is a Teen Loft with a laptop computer station and Wi-Fi throughout the building. Continue reading about businesses in Charlotte North Carolina.

Teen Loft

The Teen Loft is a multipurpose space that provides the tools teens need to succeed. This space is designed with teen-centric programming in mind, including collaborative spaces for creating projects and access to teen-friendly books, DVDs and CDs. Teens can also use computers, WiFi, and the library's resources to help them with homework or explore new interests. Located on the first level, The Loft is a popular destination for young adults in the Charlotte area.

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ImaginOn is a collaboration between two prominent Charlotte companies and is located next to the Mecklenburg County Library. The building houses an enormous learning center and a teen loft. It's also home to a well-known children's theater and administrative offices. The space was designed by Gantt Huberman Architects and Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture.

Studio I

ImaginOn at The Joe & Joan Martin Center Charlotte, NC, opened its doors on October 8, 2005. This award-winning arts center combines children's theatre with a library. Its mission is to provide children with an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation. ImaginOn is open to children ages one to seventeen. Several programs and exhibits take place here. A visit is well worth it.

Hugh McColl Family Theater

The Hugh McColl Family Theater at The ImaginOn at The Joe & Joan Martin Center is a landmark learning center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was opened on October 8, 2005. With the collaboration of various groups, the theater is a dynamic learning destination for children and families. ImaginOn is dedicated to fostering creativity through the arts. ImaginOn has more than a dozen performances each year. The center is a great place to take the entire family, or even to attend a live theater performance.