My six year old son loved the visit to ImaginOn! The interactive tinker toy exhibit was neat, and kept him busy for half an hour. The reading part of the library was very well designed, with young children's perspectives in mind. We loved how the...More

We stopped by for a quick visit after having lunch at the 7th Street Public Market across the street and were thrilled with the variety of activities available for our girls ages 2 and 3 yrs old.

When I was a kid, the children's library was a partial floor in the main downtown library with small chairs and tables. Oh, how things have changed! From the meant-to-be-played-on sculptures outside the entrance, to the puppet show theater, Tinker Toy section, and art installments...More

If you want a free children activity then this is your place. They have hands on exhibits, computers, story time and the parents could sit back and watch. This should be the model for all children library's in the country.

I wish we had this when I was growing up in Philly. The kids always enjoy the various activities and the building also includes a Mecklenburg library. Displays are always changing and kids can check out the youth plays.

I am diehard library fan, and was excited to hear that my daughter-in-law wanted to take her 6 year old here. He really enjoyed the Tinker Toy exhibit, and we had to pull him away to move to the next planned activity. We enjoyed seeing...More

Take Charlotte's excellent light rail to 7th Street Station, or park in Imaginon's own parking lot, or at 7th Street Station and bring your stub in for validation. The fun begins outside where typewriter keys (OK, keyboard keys!) and a giant picture window invite children...More

whether it is the two theaters on the main floor, or up the top floor for older teenagers to do stop animation, this library has it all....it is age compartmentalized and certain ages are restricted...they have wonderful resources, parking under the facility and close to...More

Great instructor and such a great learning experience. Two Thumbs up. Imagionan is a great place for children to learn while having a good time.

This is no Exploratorium in San Francisco but it is an interesting hands on experiential museum for kids. Good gift shop