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

Young Adult Programming

St. Andrews Young Adult November 2013

Calendar of Events

All programs are ages 12-17

St. Andrews TeenSpot Guess That Sign

All Month Long.

Guess the phase on the sign and win a sweet treat.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Scavenger Hunt Fridays 

Friday, November 1, 8, 15, and 22 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 Library TeenSpot Theater Presents “The Great Gatsby”

Monday, November 4 at 4pm

A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. Rated PG-13; 143 mins

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Title Twist Thursdays

Thursdays, November 7, 14, & 21 All Day

Unscramble the letters to find out the mystery book and win a sweet treat. Win a bonus treat if you can name the author of the book.

Early Release Game Day @ Your Library Event 

Tuesday, November 5 @ 1pm

Get ready for International Game Day by getting your feet wet with some old classic board games. Snacks will be served.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents “Now You See Me” Ages 13-17

Monday, November 11 at 4pm

A young businessman who lands a community service sentence falls in with a group of misfit kids who need mentoring. With the help of a pro instructor, he works to get the kids ready for a big underground dance competition.

Rated PG-13; 106 mins

International Gaming Day 2013 @ Your Library

Saturday, November 16 at 2pm

It’s your turn! Wii, board games and card games will be on hand, or bring your own favorite. You name it; we’ll play it! Snacks will be served.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents “Peeples” Ages 13-17

Monday, November 18 at 4pm

Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's hand in marriage. Rated PG-13; 95mins

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Candy Bar CSI

Wednesday, November 20 at 4pm

Are you able to your senses to figure out which candy bar is which?

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents “Much Ado About Nothing” Ages 13-17

Monday, November 25 at 4pm

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. Rated PG-13; 114 mins

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

Young Adult Programming

One Book Charleston County

St. Andrews Regional Library 

Young Adult Events

Five Factions Scavenger Hunt (grades 6-12)

October 1-31

Use your detective skills to search for clues in the library and online catalog during this Divergent-themed scavenger hunt. Submit your completed scavenger hunt card by October 31 to get a treat and be entered to win a prize package that includes an autographed copy of Veronica Roth’s Insurgent (the second book in the Divergent trilogy) and two tickets to hear Roth co-present the YALLFest keynote speech on November 9.

Divergent Word Search (grades 6-12)

October 1-31

Stop by the Young Adult area of any CCPL branch, and find all the words related to the Divergent trilogy to win a sweet treat.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Wired Wednesday

Wednesday, October 2 at 4:00pm

Join the Erudite Faction as they come together and enjoy technology set aside for teen use. We have laptops for surfing or homework and also gaming with the Wii system. You can just chill or do homework.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot One Book Theater Presents “Total Recall”

Monday, October 7 at 4:00pm

A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led - goes wrong and he finds himself on the run. Rated PG-13; 118 mins. Refreshments will be served.

 St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Eatable DIY

Wednesday, October 9 at 4:00pm

Join the Abnegation Faction as they show you a craft that is straight from the ground. (vegetable craft). 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Celebrates Teen Read Week

October 14- October 20 All Day

Get caught reading during Teen Read Week and win a sweet treat

Teen Read Week Trivia Contest (grades 6-12)

October 14-19

Stop by any CCPL branch and test your knowledge of young adult books. 
Prizes include sweet treats and free books



St. Andrews Library TeenSpot One Book Theater Presents “9”

Monday, October 14 at 4:00pm

A rag doll that awakens in a post-apocalyptic future holds the key to humanity's salvation. Rated PG-13; 79 mins. Refreshments will be served.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Catch a Lie; Find a Thief 

Wednesday, October 16 at 4pm

Help the Candor Faction as they demonstrate honesty in the library. Find the person in each department that is telling the untruth and win a sweet treat.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot One Book Theater Presents “Waterworld” 

Monday, October 21 at 4pm

In a future where the polar ice caps have melted and most of Earth is underwater, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land. Rated PG-13; 143 mins.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot DIY 

Wednesday, October 23 at 4:00pm

Join the Amity Faction as they show you a craft that is sure to bring friends together.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot One Book Theater Presents “Van Helsing”

Wednesday, October 30 at 4pm

The notorious monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for some sinister purpose. Rated PG-13; 131 mins



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

 

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