Children's Programming

Adult Programming

Winter Reading Bingo (ages 11 and younger)
Tuesday, January 3-Saturday, January 28
Pick up a bingo card from the Children’s Department, and complete one row of winter reading challenges for a prize. Complete the entire bingo card to be entered into the grand prize drawing.

Afterschool Cool: Art in the Afternoon 
Tuesday, January 3 at 4 p.m.
Learn about art, and create your own masterpiece during a visit by a special guest from the Gibbes Museum of Art.

Afterschool Cool: Pom Pom Painting
Tuesday, January 10 at 4 p.m.
Create a masterpiece with pom poms and paint.

Afterschool Cool: Green Thumbs 
Tuesday, January 17 at 4 p.m.
Learn about nature, and make something cool with the Tri-County Clemson Master Gardeners.

Afterschool Cool: CD Magic 
Tuesday, January 24 at 4 p.m.
Create a cool craft with old CDs, and watch magic happen.

Wii and Board Games (ages 4-11)
Saturday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Dance along with the Wii, or play a family board game.

STAR Therapy Dogs (ages 11 and younger)
Saturday, January 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Make a furry friend, and read a book with your new pal. Certified therapy dogs and their handlers love a good story.

Lego Club (ages 11 and younger)
Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 a.m.
We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination.

Stories and a Craft (ages 11 and younger)
Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m.
Listen to stories, and make a cool craft to take home.

Babygarten (ages 0-24 months with adult)
Wednesday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months with adult) *Registration required
Wednesdays, January 4, 11 and 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, January 5, 12 and 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3 years with adult)
Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Mondays, January 9, 23 and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 11:30 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.

Cynthia Graham Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

 Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED

Branch Blog: http://saintandrewsregionallibrary.blogspot.com/

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com- St. Andrews Regional Lib

Photos or videos may be taken at CCPL events and activities for library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.  Media interested in learning more about events at the Charleston County Public Library should contact the Library’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at                                   843-805-6819 or publicrelationsatccpl.org.

Adult's Programming

New Year's Resolution 
Throughout January
Post a New Year’s resolution on the library display; if you write it down, you’ll have a better chance for success.

Tech Help: Book-a-Librarian

Throughout January

Want to learn how to use the library's downloadable media on your tablet, phone, e-reader or laptop? Call 843-776-2546, and make an appointment with a librarian for a 30-minute one-on-one session. Registration is required.

Winter Walk around the Library

Wednesday, January 11 from 1-2 p.m.

Enjoy a guided nature walk around the library, identify birds and insects, and observe cold weather adaptations. Supervised children over age 10 are welcome.

West Ashley Quilting Group 

Thursday, January 5 at 5 p.m.

Meet fellow quilters, and share ideas for your next project.

Affordable Care Act Assistance

Fridays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27 
from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Need health insurance and want to compare insurance options? Sign up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans and subsidies, and receive personalized, expert advice from federally-certified Palmetto Project representatives. Call 1-888-998-4646 for an appointment.

Lowcountry Creative Writing Group 

Saturday, January 7 at 1 p.m.

Write and network with other writers.

Entertainment on the Web 
Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m.
Ready to ditch cable TV? Learn how to maximize entertainment opportunities with web resources.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Reference Department 

 at 843-766-2546.

Cynthia Graham Hurd/St Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

Branch Blog: http://saintandrewsregionallibrary.blogspot.com/

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com- St. Andrews Regional Lib

Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED

Photos or videos may be taken at CCPL events and activities for library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.  Media interested in learning more about events at the Charleston County Public Library should contact the Library’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 843-805-6819 or publicrelationsatccpl.org.

Computer Classes

January 2017 Computer Classes

Basic Office 2016

Basic Word 2016
Thursday, January 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Registration begins January 5
Type, edit and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting, adding an image, saving and printing the document. Completion of Computer Fundamentals or previous experience is expected.

Basic PowerPoint 2016
Thursday, January 19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Registration begins January 12
Design a slide show with formatted text, images and a design theme. Explore the various views and show settings. Completion of Basic Word 2016 or previous experience is expected.

Basic Excel 2016
Thursday, January 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Registration begins January 19
Create a workbook with formatted text, simple formulas and multiple sheets. Practice creating a chart and printing, too. Completion of Basic Word 2016 or previous experience is expected.

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 five minutes before the class starts and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class.

Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

Branch Blog: http://saintandrewsregionallibrary.blogspot.com/

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com- St. Andrews Regional Lib

Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED

Photos or videos may be taken at CCPL events and activities for library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity. 

Media interested in learning more about events at the Charleston County Public Library should contact the Library’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 843/805-6819 or publicrelationsatccpl.org.

Black History Essay Contest

Cynthia Graham Hurd/ St. Andrew’s Regional Library TeenSpot 
Seventh Annual Black History Essay Contest

OFFICIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES 

  

Middle School / Grades 6-8 & High School / Grades 9-12 

  

Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrew’s TeenSpot Black History Essay Contest is open to all grades 6-12 students in the Charleston Area.  One winner will be chosen from each level (middle school and high school) and will be awarded a prize package equaling the amount of $50.00. Entries have to be in by February 28, 2017. The winner will be notified on March 13, 2017. 

  

  

• Essays must be brought in or postmarked by February 28, 2017. The address is Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library c/o Patrice Smith, 1735 North Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407. Also they can email to smithp@charleston.lib.sc.us with the subject line “Black History” Essay.  
• Each student may only enter one essay. 
• Essays should be no longer than 500 words in length, and should be typed or hand written in print only. Must by legible. No cursive writing will be accepted.  
• Essays submitted must include the contestant’s name, email address, telephone number, school the student attends, grade level and the title of the essay.  
• Each essay must reflect the contestant's own research, writing and original thinking.    

Essay Topic 

How could we eliminate racism in the world?

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

feel free to contact the

Young Adult Department at 843-766-2546.

Cynthia Graham Hurd/St Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

Branch Blog: http://saintandrewsregionallibrary.blogspot.com/

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com- St. Andrews Regional Lib

Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED

2016 Teen Choice Awards

Hurd/St. Andrews TeenSpot Teen Choice Awards

All Month Long

Teens complete a ballot voting for their favorites.

 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.

Favorite Social Media App:

• Snapchat
• KIK
• Facebook 
• Instagram
• Vine

Book of the Year:

• City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
• Cress by Marissa Meyer
• I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
• The One by Kiera Cass
• We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Animated Show:

• Family Guy
• Gravity Falls
• The Simpsons
• Steven Universe
• Descendants: Wicked World

Junior Book Award:

• All Fall Down by Ally Carter
• Famous Last Words by Katie Alender
• The Swap by Megan Shull
• Loot: How to Steal A Fortune by Jude Watson
• Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai

Favorite Artist:

• Beyoncé
• Drake
• One Direction
• Carrie Underwood
• Little Mix

Young Adult Book:

• Red Queen                             by Victoria Aveyard
• Tunnel Vision        by Susan Adrian
• Taking Flight        by Michaela DePrince w/                                                                   Elaine DePrince
• Hunt for Bamboo Rat        by Graham Salisbury
• Firebug        by Lish McBride

Movie of the Year:

• The Duff
• The Divergent Series: Allegiant
• Ride Along 2
• Barbershop: The Next Cut
• Mockingjay: Part 2

Debut Author of the Year:

• The Freedom Summers Murders  by Don Mitchell
• Half Bad               by Sally Green
• The Truth about Alice       by Jennifer Mathieu
• The Boy in the Black Suit       by Jason Reynolds
• Paper Things               by Jennifer Jacobson

Create your own user feedback survey

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

Young Adult Department at 843-766-2546.

Cynthia Graham Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

  Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED

Branch Blog: http://saintandrewsregionallibrary.blogspot.com/

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com- St. Andrews Regional Lib

Teen Programming

Teen Programming

TeenSpot Invent an August Holiday 
Throughout August
Invent an August holiday, and place entries in the Invent a Holiday display. A holiday will be picked each week, and the inventor wins a prize.

TeenSpot Back to School 

Crossword Puzzle

Monday, August 1-Wednesday, August 10

Solve all the crossword puzzle clues, and be entered into a drawing for a free gift basket full of school supplies. Winner will be announced on August 12.

TeenSpot Theater

The 5th Wave.
Monday, August 1 at 4 p.m. 

Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother.

Rated PG-13; 112 minutes.

TeenSpot Wired Wednesdays 
(ages 12-17)
Wednesdays, August 3, 10 and 17 at 4 p.m.
Play computer games, Wii games and board games, or just chat with friends during an open technology lab for tweens and teens

TeenSpot Theater
Concussion.

Monday, August 8 at 4 p.m.

In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

 Rated PG-13; 123 minutes.

TeenSpot Theater

Star Wars: Episode VII. 

Monday, August 15 at 4 p.m.

Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. 

The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.

Rated PG-13; 136 minutes.

TeenSpot Theater

The Duff.

Monday, August 22 at 4 p.m.

A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF - Designated Ugly Fat Friend - by her prettier, more popular counterparts.

 Rated PG-13; 101 minutes.

TeenSpot DIY Craft 
(ages 12-17)
Wednesday, August 24 at 4 p.m.
Design your own back-to-school accessory.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Young Adult Department 

 at 843-766-2546.

Cynthia Graham Hurd/St Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

Branch Blog: http://saintandrewsregionallibrary.blogspot.com/

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com- St. Andrews Regional Lib

Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED


Photos or videos may be taken at CCPL events and activities for library use in promotion and publicity.
Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Media interested in learning more about events at the Charleston County Public Library should contact the Library’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 843/805-6819 or publicrelationsatccpl.org.

CharlestonStrong Book Drive – Honoring Cynthia Graham Hurd

Book drive continues librarian's legacy

To continue the early literacy goals of 31-year CCPL librarian Cynthia Graham Hurd, one of nine people killed in 2015 during a shooting at Emanuel AME Church, her siblings started a foundation and are planning a month-long book drive in June – the anniversary of the shooting and Cynthia’s birthday month.Announced during a press conference May 12 by Hurd’s siblings, the newly created Cynthia Graham Hurd Foundation for Literacy and Civic Engagement is joining forces with Reading Partners-Charleston, CCPL and Live 5 WCSC to collect new and gently used children’s books at six library branches in Charleston County during June. The books will be distributed through Reading Partners to elementary and pre-school students being tutored by the organization’s volunteers to help bring their reading skills up to grade level. A similar book drive is planned to help students in the Charlotte community.

June Book Drive New/gently used books Kindergarten through fifth grade Charleston area drop-off points Dorchester Road Regional Library  Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library John’s Island Regional Library Main Library  Mt. Pleasant Regional Library Otranto Road Regional Library        Related June programs.

Cynthia’s brother, Malcolm, said his sister loved reading and sharing literature with people of all ages. She was dedicated to making sure every child had access to books, learned to read and developed a lifelong love for books and reading. The foundation is continuing her efforts through the goals of the foundation and book drive. Read more about her service at the library and to the community. “We’re celebrating life and legacy of not only our sister, but those who died with her. We are not focused on how they died. We are focused on how they lived,” said brother Malcolm Graham, who launched the foundation and book drive with siblings Melvin Graham, Averill “Jackie” Graham Jones, Robert Moultrie and Gilbert Moultrie. Family members made the first donation to the Foundation by donating $5,000 and purchasing 300 books to be distributed to children during June at the Dart Branch Library and the St. Andrews Regional Library, both branches managed by Hurd during her library career. Kecia Greenho, executive director of Reading Partners-Charleston, praised the efforts of Cynthia and her family for making a difference in the lives of children who aren’t reading on par with their grade level. “Our mission is to foster a love of literacy and empower and engage students in a lifelong love of learning,” Greenho said about Reading Partners, acknowledging that it sounds like it matches the life mission of Cynthia Graham Hurd, too. “Eighty percent of children living in poverty in South Carolina do not read proficiently. That is a staggering number, and the only way we are going to solve this problem is by engaging the community,” she added, saying the books will be distributed through the organizations 800+ volunteers in the Charleston area tutoring students twice weekly in one-on-one sessions. The program targets children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade who are below their grade level in reading and are at under resourced schools. The books will be given to the students to help them develop a love for reading by being able to practice at home and build an at-home library. Nationwide, Reading Partners has approximately 14,000 volunteer tutors who help more than 10,000 students improve their reading skills. Charleston Area Sponsors If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Main Library  at 843-805-6830. Cynthia Graham Hurd/St Andrews Regional Library 1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407 www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546 Branch Blog: http://saintandrewsregionallibrary.blogspot.com/ Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com- St. Andrews Regional Lib Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED