Online Job Search Seminar with Jason Broughton

Online Job Search Seminar

@

St. Andrews Regional Library

 

 

 

Saturday, April 27 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join Jason Broughton

Workforce Development Trainer from the

South Carolina State Library

as he present the following: 

• How to Find a Job Online
• Accessing National Job Sites
• Going to Job Fairs 
• Effectively Using Classified Ads
• Niche Sites For Specific Careers

 

 

 

 

Knowledge of computers is strongly encouraged.

Space is limited, and registration is required.
Call 843-766-2546 for registration or additional information.


 

St. Andrews Regional Library
1735 North Woodmere Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
843-766-2546 www.ccpl.org

 

 

Calling All Artists! Calling All Artists!!!

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot

Art Showcase

 St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Art Showcase will include artwork submitted between Monday, April 1, 2013 and Saturday, April 27, 2013. No entries will be accepted after that date. Winner will be notified by Wednesday, May 6, 2013. The winning design will be on display in the Young Adult Department of the St. Andrews Regional Library until the end of the school year.

What types of artwork are eligible?

• Designs must include artwork on 8 1/2” X 11” paper.
• Designs must be the original work of the contestant.
• Designs could be in black and white or color.
• You may not use any copied images.
• Computer-generated images may be used, but all components must be completely original. Limit two (2) entries per contestant.

 

What are the awards?                                          

Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention.

• First Prize: Assorted basket equaling the amount of $30
• Second Prize: Assorted basket equaling the amount of $20
• Honorable Mention: Assorted basket equaling the amount of $10

 

How will awards be determined?

• Entries will be judged by a panel of librarians, librarian assistants, and participants of The St. Andrews TeenSpot Ambassador Board.
•  Judging will take place the first week of May. Awards will be announced Monday, May 6, 2013. The decision of the judges is final.

 

 

Who can enter?

• Eligibility is limited to amateur artists ages 12-18 at time of submission.
• Contestant must live in the area where Charleston County Public Library services are rendered.

 

How must the designs be submitted?

• A hard copy of the design must be submitted to St. Andrews Regional Library (1735 North Woodmere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407) by close of business Saturday, April 27, 2013.
• No electronically transmitted or mail-in entries will be accepted.
• Each entry must include a completed entry form attached with a paper clip and must be signed on reverse side, in case entry and entry form become separated.

 

For more information about the St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Art Showcase or an entry form

please contact Young Adult Librarian Assistant Patrice Smith at

smithp@ccpl.org or (843) 766-2546.

 

St. Andrews Regional Library

Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd

Charleston, SC 29407

843766-2546 www.ccpl.org

 

 

Check out what going on at the St. Andrews Regional Library TeenSpot

 

 Teen Events at St. Andrews Regional

St. Andrews TeenSpot Library Snapshot Trivia (ages12-17)

All Month

Can you guess where the picture was taken in the library? If your answer is correct, you win a treat.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Art Showcase (grades 6-12)

All Month

View unique creations by artists in grades 6-12. A “Best in Show” prize will be awarded. For more information, contact the Young Adult Department.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents: Perks of Being a Wallflower (ages 13-17)

Monday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m.

An introverted freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world. Rated PG-13; 102 minutes. Refreshments provided.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents: Bourne Legacy (ages 13-17)

Monday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m.

The Bourne series introduces a new hero whose life-or-death stakes are triggered by the events of the first three films. Starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Albert Finney. Rated PG-13; 135 minutes. Refreshments provided.

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Present: Now Is Good (ages 13-17) 

Monday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m.

A girl dying of leukemia compiles a list of things she'd like to do before passing away. Topping the list is her desire to lose her virginity. Rated PG-13; 103 minutes. Refreshments provided.

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Wired Wednesday/ Craft Day (ages of 12-17)

Wednesday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Finish homework, play computer games or just chat with friends in our open technology lab for tweens and teens. Later, enjoy an edible masterpiece that you create.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Present: Pitch Perfect (ages of 12-17) 

Monday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Beca doesn’t fit in any clique at her new college, but she finds herself muscled into a group where the only thing the girls have in common is their ability to sing. Beca challenges this acoustic singing group to try new things, and the singers fight their way to the top of the cutthroat world of a cappella singing. Rated PG-13; 92 minutes.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Short Stack Book Club (ages of 12-17)

Wednesday, April 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Chat about Roots and Blues: A Celebration by Arnold Addoff. Refreshments provided.

St Andrews Library TeenSpot Presents: Premium Rush (ages 13-17) 

Monday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m.

In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city. Rated PG-13; 91 minutes. Refreshments provided.

All activities are geared to those that are at least 12 years of age.

All activities are free and open to the public.

If you have any questions about any of our events please feel free to call

Patrice Smith at 843-766-2546.

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

 

 

Free Computer Classes @ St. Andrews Regional Library

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

Computer Classes

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information 

or to register for these FREE classes.

As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive 5 minutes before class begins and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. 

Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.

Office 2010 Basics

Word 2010 Basics

Learn how to enter, edit and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting text, explore common features like spell-check and ClipArt and get tips on saving and printing files. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, April 4 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 28

PowerPoint 2010 Basics

Learn how to create an electronic slide show, apply themes and styles, edit and format text, work with images and placeholders and view your presentation. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, April11 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.  

Registration begins April 4

Excel 2010 Basics

Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit and duplicate data. Practice inserting formulas, formatting text, resizing columns, creating charts, renaming and deleting sheets and printing. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, April 25 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins April 17

St. Andrews Regional Library

Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd 

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546 www.ccpl.org

St. Andrews Regional Library Annual Easter Egg Hunt

March Computer Classes at St. Andrews Regional Library

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

Computer Classes

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information 

or to register for these FREE classes.

As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive 5 minutes before class begins and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.

Computer Fundamentals

Introduction to Computers

Unravel the mystery of how a computer works, the difference between hardware and software and how files are stored. Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too. No previous computer experience needed.

Thursday, March 7 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins February 28

Using the Mouse and Keyboard

The mouse and keyboard are your computer’s communication tools. Learn how to click, click and drag, double-click and scroll with the mouse. Practice typing and editing text, numbers and symbols with the keyboard. No previous computer experience needed.

Thursday, March 14 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 7

Working with Windows

Explore the typical menus, toolbars and dialog boxes for Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. Learn how to resize windows, open files and make selections from the toolbars. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is needed.

Thursday, March 21 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 14

File Storage and Organization

Discover how to save and organize your computer files more efficiently. Learn how to rename files, move and copy files, create folders by subject and delete unwanted files. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is needed.

Thursday, March 28 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 21

TECH TOY BOX SESSIONS

Wish you could spend a little time with the latest gadgets before you make a big purchase? Drop in and take a look at some popular eReaders like the Kindle Touch, Nook, Kindle Fire and tablets like the Samsung Galaxy and iPad. Just play and explore. Staff will help answer questions and offer assistance. Demonstration only. No registration required.

Thursday, March 28 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.          

St. Andrews Regional Library

St. Andrews Regional Library

Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd 

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546 www.ccpl.org

MARCH EVENTS @ ST. ANDREWS LIBRARY TEENSPOT

St. Andrews Regional Library

Young Adult Events for March 2013

All programs are for the ages of 12-17 

unless it is otherwise notated

St. AndrewsLibrary TeenSpot  Name that Mother Trivia Program 

All Month Long

Guess the name of this famous mother and win a treat. Limit to 2 per student each day.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents “Dark Knight Rises” Ages 13-17 

Monday, March 4 at 4:30pm

Bane, a brutally ruthless terrorist leader, executes a sinister plan to tear apart Gotham and Batman's legacy piece by piece. Physically and spiritually pushed to the edge, Bruce Wayne must rediscover himself to 'Rise' and save his city.  Rated PG-13; 165 mins. Refreshments will be served.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Wii Wednesday/ Gum Drop Construction

Wednesday, March 6 at 4:30pm

Construct on sweet sculptures while having fun with playing Wii or surfing the net with friends.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Present “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” 

Monday, March 18 at 4:30pm

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.  Rated PG; 105 mins. Refreshment will be served.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Short Stack Book Club

Wednesday, March 20 at 4:30pm

Join the St. Andrews Library Young Adult Book Club as we chat about Sophie & Carter by Chelesa Fine. Refreshments will be served.

St Andrews Library TeenSpot Presents “Trouble with the Curve” 

Monday, March 25 at 4:30pm

An ailing baseball scout in his twilight years takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip. Rated PG-13; 111 mins. Refreshments will be served.

St. Andrews Library Tween Town Ages 12-14

Wednesday, March 27 at 4:30pm

Tweens hang out with other tweens as we chat about book, snack, and have some techno fun.

All activities are geared to those that are at least 12 years of age.

All activities are free and open to the public.

If you have any questions about any of our events please feel free to call

Patrice Smith at 843-766-2546.

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org