Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library Blog: November 2013

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Young Adult Programming

Young Adult Calendar of Events

St. Andrews TeenSpot Celebrates

National Read a New Book Month

All Month Long.

In honor of National Read a New Book Month, teens can write down a title of a great book that they have read. When you recommend you get a treat.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Scavenger Hunt Fridays

Friday, December 6, 13, and 20 at 4:00pm

Come in and search the library to find all the clues to the secret message. Get the message correct and win a treat.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Presents “After Earth”

Monday, December 2 at 4 pm

A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, a millennium after events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help. Rated PG-13; 100 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Holiday Theater Presents “Stories We Tell”

Monday, December 9 at 4 pm

A film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers. Rated PG-13; 108 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Iron Chef Cookie Decorating Contest

Wednesday, December 11 at 4pm

Are you the ultimate creator of the “iced out” cookie? Bring you icing game and decorate tasty holiday cookies. The cookie that wins the most online votes wins a gift card. Voting ends on December 16. Winner will be announced on December 17. See information desk for more details.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Holiday Theater Presents “Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage”

Monday, December 16 at 4 pm

A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home. Rated PG-13; 108 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Holiday Theater Presents “White House Down”

Monday, December 30 at 4 pm

While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders. Rated PG-13; 131 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

All activities are free and open to the public. If you have any question about any of our events, feel free to call 843-766-2546.

St. Andrews Regional Library

Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546 www.ccpl.org

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Adult Programming

December Calendar of Events

Manage Your Holiday Mailing List

Thursday, December 5 at 1 p.m.
Learn how to create holiday mailing labels for your seasonal greeting cards. Bring your address book, we will supply the labels.

Morning Coffee Book Club
Friday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Red Bird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

Flagg is a gifted storyteller who knows how to tug at readers' heartstrings. Enjoy reading this satisfying holiday tale that features the requisite Christmas miracle.

The Plantation Singers

Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m.

Enjoy a performance by The Plantation Singers, a professional a cappella singing group known for their ability to encourage audience participation within a shoe-tapping, hand-clapping and sing-along atmosphere.

Online Application Lab

Monday, December 9 & 18 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.

Jewelry Making 101 with Allison Burns

Thursday, December 12 at 6 p.m.

Learn how to make a last-minute gift for the holidays.

Hot Topic: Understanding Lupus

Friday, December 13 at 4 p.m.
Listen to an informative presentation about Lupus by Dr. Diane L. Kamen from the Medical University of South Carolina.