YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING- SEPTEMBER 2013

St. Andrews Regional Library TeenSpot Activities

TeenSpot Wired Wednesday (grades 6-12)

Wednesday, September 4 at 4 p.m.

Play computer games, Wii games and board games, or just chat with friends in our open technology lab for tweens and teens.

TeenSpot Title Twist Thursdays (grades 6-12) 

Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19 and 26 all day

Unscramble the letters to discover the mystery book, and win a sweet treat. Win a bonus treat if you can name the author.

TeenSpot - SAT 101

Saturday, September 7 at 2 p.m.

Receive hands-on test preparation training, and use The Learning Express Library research database. Class size is limited to seven students between the ages of 15-17.

TeenSpot Theater (grades 6-12)

Monday, September 9 at 4 p.m.

G. I. Joe Retaliation. Rated PG-13; 110 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot DIY (grades 6-12) 

Wednesday, September 11 at 4 p.m.

Show off your craft skills while making chocolate butterflies with wax paper and books.

TeenSpot Theater (grades 6-12)

Monday, September 16 at 4 p.m.

Admission. Rated PG-13; 107 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Ambassador’s Board (grades 6-12)

Wednesday, September 18 at 4 p.m.

Have a program idea? Join the Ambassador’s Board, and help plan fun and interesting programs.

Golden Ticket Pizza Party (grades 6-12) 

Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m.

Twenty five young adult books in the library contain golden tickets. Find one of the tickets, and secure your spot at an exclusive TeenSpot pizza party. Visit the Reference Desk for more information.

TeenSpot Banned Book Puzzle Trivia (grades 6-12)

Monday, September 23 and Friday, September 27 all day

Unscramble a picture puzzle, and guess the banned book. Guess correctly, and win a sweet prize.

TeenSpot Theater presents (grades 6-12)

Monday, September 23 at 4 p.m.

Jack the Giant Slayer. Rated PG-13; 114 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Chats about Financial Aid (grades 6-12) 

Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Parents and students are invited to a presentation on financial aid from a Trident Technical College representative.

TeenSpot Short Stack Book Club (grades 6-12)

Wednesday, September 25 at 4 p.m.

Chat about Plan B by Charnan Simon. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Theater presents (grades 6-12)

Monday, September 30 at 4 p.m.

Iron Man 3. Rated PG-13; 130 minutes.

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

 

Adult Programming- SEPTEMBER 2013

St. Andrews Regional Library

Adult Programming

Real Estate Planning

Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn about real estate issues and foreclosures from representatives of the S.C. Bar Association.  

First Friday Coffee Book Discussion 

Friday, September 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy coffee and donuts while discussing The Dry Grass of August, a riveting depiction of Southern life in the throes of segregation by Anne Jean Mayhew. The author will join the discussion by Skype at 11 a.m.

Online Application Lab

Monday, September 9 at 1 p.m.

Drop in, and receive stress-free help with completing online applications, including unemployment forms for the state’s Department of Employment and Workforce.

Lunch and Learn: Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation

Friday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Learn about help available to preserve and protect heirs’ property. Bring a lunch; tea and cookies provided.

Susan Eades Book Club

Tuesday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m.

The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng

Financial Planning 

Wednesday, September 18 at 6 p.m.

Learn how to create a financial plan to set long- and short-term goals for your financial future. Presented by Franklin and Associates.

Adult Morning Movie

Friday, September 20 at 10:30 a.m.

The Outsiders. Rated PG-13; 114 minutes.

Beat the Heat: Afternoon Scrabble (adults)

Monday, September 23 at 1 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of the classic Scrabble game. Boards available.

 

Meet the Author 

Tuesday, September 24 at 1 p.m.

Local author Sherry Dixon discusses her book Natural Destiny, which is based on the true story of a woman who picks up the pieces of her broken life and learns about real faith and courage. 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Zumba

Friday, September 27 at 10 a.m.

Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.

 



 







All activities are free and open to the public.

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

Computer Classes

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, September 5 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins August 29

Resume Tips and Tools

Learn how to use a resume template in Microsoft Word to effectively represent your skills and experience. Discover how to add and delete fields, format text professionally and create a cover letter to accompany your resume. Completion of Word Basics, or previous experience, is needed.

Thursday, September 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins September 5

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, September 19 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins September 12

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, September 26 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins September 19

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 Tablet, and Kindle Fire, and some tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and iPad. Just play and explore. Staff will be available to answer questions and offer assistance. Demonstration only. No registration required.

Thursday, September 26 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.              

St. Andrews Regional Library

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

Free Legal Clinic- Real Estate Issues & Foreclosures

Get Free Answers from Real Lawyers Concerning 

Real Estate Issues & ForeClosures

Tuesday, September 3 at 6:00 pm

St. Andrews Regional Library 

1735 North Woodmere Drive

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

The clinic will consist of a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a open question and answer session. For more information, call the South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program at 1-(803)-799-4015, ext. 158 or     1-877-797-2227, ext. 158, or log on to www.scbar.org/clinics. The Pro Bono Program is made possible through an IOLTA grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation.