Adult Programming: Home Buying & Credit Counseling

YA Book Review- Raising Kane: Denim Diaries #5 by Darrien Lee

Raising Kane: Denim Diaries #5
Darrien Lee
Paperback
Published: November 30, 2010
Kensington Publishing Corporation
ISBN13# 9781601622334 
Rating: 5 stars
Grades 6-8







Everyone deserves a second chance.


Denim is back and she has crossed the path of someone else that needs her help. Denim meets her new neighbor in the weirdest way. Kane is a sixteen year old student at a private school. She has a father cares who for her deeply and a mother that is addicted to drugs. The paths of Denim and Kane cross as Kane decides that she is going to run away from home. Drama at McDonald’s between Kane’s mother (Yolanda) and her gets so out of hand that the police are called and her father has to place a restraining order to protect his family. Kane is frustrated with having to be a second mother to her two younger brothers. She tells her father that she wants a normal teenage life but that is impossible with all the responsibilities that she has. This is where Denim comes in. Denim starts to spend time with Kane and her brothers. At this time Kane’s father notices that she is growing up and that she needs to be around others her own age. Yolanda sees the damage that she has caused her family and really wants to overcome her addiction. Devin sees all the pain and beatings that Yolanda is taking from the hands of Leon and decides it is time to help her overcome her demon. With the help of Devin, Yolanda overcome the drugs but also falls in love with him.


Will the relationship between Kane and her mother be mended? Does overcoming an addiction means a happy family? Will Kane be able to have a teenage social life or will she always be a second mother?


With this novel Darrin Lee deals with the subject of addiction and the dynamics of the family. She nailed it on the head with making sure he includes the feelings of the whole family. The handling of the subject matter was very much at a level that many teens can understand. Lee places words in a way that the teenage reader is not feeling like a young child but as an adult that they are growing into.



Raising Kane by Darrien Lee receives 5 stars.

Reviewed by Patrice Smith

Children Programming

Children Programming

                    

Charleston Museum presents Oceans in Motion 

(Ages 4-11)

Tuesday, September 1 at 4:oo p.m.

Learn about marine life through hands-on investigation. 

After-School Cool: Green Thumbs (Ages 4-11)

Tuesday, September 15 at 4:oo p.m.

Learn about nature, and make something cool with the

Tri- County Clemson Master Gardeners. 

P.L.A.Y: Star Therapy Dogs (ages 11 and younger) 
Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. 

Make a furry friend, and read a book with your new pal. Certified therapy dogs and their handlers love a good story.

Time for Twos (ages 24- 36 with adult)
Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool (ages 3- 5 with adult)

Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 11:30 a.m.

Wee Reads (0-24 months with adult) 

Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16,and 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Babygarten (0-18 months with adult) 

Wednesdays, September 30 at 10:30 a.m.

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, feel free to contact the 

Children's Department at 843-766-2546.

Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library

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Adult Programming

Adult Programming

Lowcountry Creative Writing Group

Saturday, September 5 at 1 p.m.

Join a group of local writers for a chance to write, critique and network.

Introduction to Paranormal 
Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Join ghost hunter Kyl Cobb, chief investigator for the Georgia Society for Paranormal Science, for an introductory lecture on paranormal activity.

Home Buying & Credit Counseling
Friday, September 11 at 1 p.m.   

Mortgage broker Revena Dawson from Family Services, Inc. will discuss services available for those planning to buy a home.

Smart911 Sign Up Day
Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sign up for Smart911, a service that allows residents to create a free safety profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. Local fire fighters and 9-1-1 dispatchers will provide assistance. For more information, call 805-6930.

Black and White Theatre presents A Raisin in the Sun (1961). 

Friday, September 18 at 11 a.m.

A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family. Not rated; 127 minutes.

Couponing 101

Friday, September 18 at 2 p.m.

Interested in becoming a coupon queen or king? Learn how to get the most bang for your buck.

Adult Scrabble 

Monday, September 21 at 1 p.m.

Enjoy friendly competition.

Paranormal 101

Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Ghost hunter Kyl Cobb, chief investigator for the Georgia Society for Paranormal Science, will delve into what, exactly, paranormal phenomena are all about.

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, feel free to contact the

Reference Department at 843-766-2546.

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Young Adult Programming

Young Adult Programming

TeenSpot Choice Awards

Throughout September

St. Andrews Regional Library

Teens complete a ballot voting for their favorites of the last year in movies, TV, books, etc. Teens can vote once a day and receive a treat. Votes will be tallied at the end of the month. Winners will be announced on October 5. Click here to cast your VOTE.

TeenSpot Wired Wednesday 

Wednesday, September 2 at 4 p.m.

Play computer games, Wii games and board games, or just chat with friends during an open technology lab.

TeenSpot Teen Lego Party

Wednesday, September 9 at 4 p.m.

Calling all Lego fanatics to collaborate on cool creations.

TeenSpot Theater presents Tracers. 
Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m.

Wanted by the Chinese mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.. Rated PG-13; 94 mins. 

Refreshments will be provided.

TeenSpot Nature Scavenger Hunt 

Wednesday, September 16 at 4 p.m.

Teens explore the ground of Hued/St. Andrews Regional Library through a fun, engaging game of scavenger hunt. Every completed hunt receives a reward. 

TeenSpot Theater presents Know How.

Monday, September 21 at 4 p.m.

A film about finding hope, written and acted by a group of New York City foster care teenagers from the stories of their lives. Rated PG-13; 106 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

TeenSpot Wii Half Day Pary 

Wednesday, September 23 at 1 p.m.

Play Wii games, show off your skills and enjoy snacks.

TeenSpot Banned Book Puzzle Trivia

Monday, September 28 - Friday October 2

Each day unscramble the picture puzzle and guess the banned book. Guess correctly and win a sweet prize.

TeenSpot Theater presents Maggie

Monday, September 28 at 4 p.m.

A teenage girl in the Midwest becomes infected by an outbreak of a disease that slowly turns the infected into cannibalistic zombies. During her transformation, her loving father stays by her side. Rated PG-13; 95 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, 

feel free to contact the

Young Adult Department at 843-766-2546.

Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library

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