Wednesday, May 21, 2014

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING

Teen Programming




Spark a Reaction Summer Reading 
Students entering grades 6-12. Read anything you like, and win cool prizes, including free food, passes to local attractions and gift cards. The more you read, the more you can win. There will be bi-weekly drawings, Grand Prize drawings and rewards for reaching your reading goals.








Happy Birthday St. Andrews Regional Library 
Throughout June
Fill out a candle with your favorite book, and receive a special treat for the library’s birthday









Summer Theater: Fast and Furious 6.
Monday, June 2 at 5 p.m.
Hobbs has Dom and Brian reassemble their crew in order to take down a mastermind who commands an organization of mercenary drivers across 12 countries. Payment? Full pardons for them all.
 Rated PG; 130 minutes. Refreshments provided.






Summer Theater: Ride Along
Monday, June 9 at 5 p.m.
Security guard Ben must prove himself to his girlfriend's brother, top cop James. He rides along James on a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta.
Rated PG-13; 99 minutes. Refreshments provided.







TeenSpot Food Fear Factor (teens)
Tuesday, June 10 at 1 p.m.
Come with a big appetite and a strong stomach. Prizes awarded to the top three contestants.





Summer Theater: Gimme Shelter
Monday, June 16 at 5 p.m. 

A pregnant teenager flees her abusive mother in search of her father, only to be rejected by her dad and forced to survive on the streets until a compassionate stranger offers a hopeful alternative.

.Rated PG-13; 101 minutes. Refreshments provided.





Summer Theater: Saving Mr. Banks. 
Monday, June 23 at 5 p.m.
Author P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.
Rated PG-13; 125 minutes. Refreshments provided.






Summer Theater: Getaway.
Monday, June 30 at 5 p.m.
To save his kidnapped wife, Brent Magna must drive at the orders of a mysterious man.
 Rated PG-13; 90 minutes. Refreshments provided.





Marshmallow Building Challenge (ages 12 and older)
Saturday, June 28 at 1 p.m.
Can you make the tallest structure out of spaghetti, marshmallows and tape? 
Prizes awarded to the first, second and third place winners.







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












Adult Programming

Adult Programming



Are You Smarter than a Librarian?
Throughout June
Answer a daily trivia question. One name will be drawn each Monday for a prize.












Online Application and Resume Lab 
Monday, June 2 & 23 at 1 p.m.
Receive one-on-one help with your job application and resume.









Summer Binge Book Club (8 books in 8 weeks) 
Thursday, June 5 from 6:30-8 p.m.
The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka











First Coffee Book Club 
Friday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m.
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. This month’s featured coffee is a Kona Blend from Hawaii.








Summer Binge Book Club (8 books in 8 weeks)
Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill.









Coffee Classic Movie 
Friday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m.
 A man refuses to conform to life in a rural prison.  
Cool Hand Luke. Rated PG; 126 minutes. Watch the film, and enjoy coffee and donuts.





Hot Topic 
Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m.
Join author Mattie Sanders for a discussion of Look Beyond the Smile, a poignant narrative that chronicles her life as a survivor of child abuse and the many warning signs that went undetected.











Adult Scrabble 
Monday, June 16 at 1 p.m.
Enjoy a game of friendly competition.












Summer Music: Bobbie Whittington, Acoustic Guitarist 
Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of smooth folk, classic and country music.












Summer Binge Book Club (8 books in 8 weeks) 
Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
The Butler: A Witness to History by Wil Haygood.











Morning Movie (adults)
Friday, June 20 at 11 a.m.    
A busy, "always-on-the-run" executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before.
Dad. Rated PG; 117 minutes.









Summer Binge Book Club (8 books in 8 weeks)
Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Ocean at the End of the World by Neil Gaiman.











Zumba: Get moving with Mary 
Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m.
Enjoy upbeat music and fun fitness.







Marshmallow Building Challenge (ages 12 and older)
Saturday, June 28 at 1 p.m.
Can you make the tallest structure out of spaghetti, marshmallows and tape? Prizes awarded to the first, second and third place winners.



Tuesday, May 20, 2014

2014 Teen Summer Reading- Spark A Reaction


Spark A Reaction

2014 Teen Summer Reading 
For students entering grades 6-12

June 1 - August 10, 2014

This summer, read something - a book, magazine, newspaper, text message, graphic novel: ANYTHING!!! Then stop by any branch of the Charleston County  Public Library. Fill out an entry form and drop it in the prize box or enter online beginning June 1st. You will automatically be entered in that bi-weekly drawings. 


You will win FREE fries or ice cream from McDonald's for just entering!

Keep reading and entering! 
The more you read, the more chances you have to win!!!
Click here to download an entry form. 



  • Bi-Weekly Prizes
    • Winners will receive prizes including: gift cards for:
      • iTunes & Barnes and Nobles
      • Free passes to area attractions 
        • Whirling Waters
        • Splash Zone
        • Carolina Ice Palace
        • Riverdog tickets 


  • Read 500 pages  
    • You will win a free Value Meal from McDonald's
    • Spark A Reaction T-Shirt
    • Entry in the Grand Prize Drawing at your local Charleston County Public Library.


  • Grand Prize Drawing (Read 500+ pages to qualify)
    • Be entered into our Grand Prize drawing at the end of the summer (minimum of $50.00)


  • Spark a Reaction Survey
    • How do you Spark a Reaction? Stop by the teen area and fill out a survey  and get a sweet treat.






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