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?

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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

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

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!!!

Charleston County Public Library is encouraging county residents to sign up for a free card - adding it to every child's school supply list and to every adult's wallet or key ring.

This nationwide campaign is held each
September to promote signing up in conjunction with the start of school. Studies have shown that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to use the library as a source of lifelong learning.

In an effort to reach students as they transition from one school or grade to another, Library staff visit schools with a special focus on students in kindergarten and sixth grade. In 2014, there were 256,481 library cardholders, library staff registered 791 students and 3,857 items were checked out by those students during the year.  

In Charleston County, students can get help through the Library's Ask-A-Question reference service where they can get help from a Reference Librarian by visiting a branch, calling 805-6930, use instant messaging by typing a question into the chat box on the CCPL website, e-mailing askaquestion@ccpl.org or text 66756 and begin your question with askccpl. 

The Library's website - www.ccpl.org - also offers Homework Help under Services for Children and provides free access to dozens of reliable reference databases in its Resources section, many of them available remotely simply by logging in with a Library card number.

Library cards are good for one year and can be renewed at no cost. Charleston County residents can take these steps to sign up online for a free Charleston County Public Library card:

• Submit a completed library card registration form online; one application must be filled out for each person in the household requesting a card.
   
• Your application will be processed, and your new library card will be mailed to the address you have provided (address must be in Charleston County to qualify for a free library card).
   
• When you have received your new library card in the mail, bring it to any of our 16 branch locations or the bookmobile; inform the staff at the Circulation desk that you have registered for a library card online. You will have six months to activate your card. Cards not activated within six months will be deleted from out database.
   
• Present your new card along with an ID at the Circulation desk to verify your identity; the following are examples of acceptable identification:

- a valid driver's license or DMV identification card
- employer identification or work badge
- school identification
- social services identification
- passport
- military ID

• Upon presentation of an ID, your new library card will be immediately activated and will be valid for borrowing materials, checking your account, and renewing and reserving items at all 16 Charleston County Public Library branch locations and our bookmobile!
   
• If you have questions, please call (843) 805-6833.

• CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED - http://goo.gl/bt046z

Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

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

Children Programming

Children's Programming

PLAY: Lego Club (Ages 11 and younger)

Saturday, September 3 at 11:00 a.m.

Come discover what great things you can design with our Legos!

PLAY: Star Therapy Dogs (Ages 11 and younger)

Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m.

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

PLAY: ArtLab (Ages 11 and younger)

Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Experiment, explore and play with art!   

PLAY: Pete the Cat Party (Ages 11 and younger)

Saturday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for some fun and exciting activities about a cool cat named Pete.

Afterschool Cool: Make It and Take It- Dream Boards (Ages 4-11)

Tuesday, September 6 at 4:00 p.m.

Create a board that represents your dreams and goals for the new school year and beyond!

Afterschool Cool: Minecraft Unplugged (Ages 4-11)

Tuesday, September 13 at 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate all things Minecraft away from the computer. We'll have activities and games. 

Afterschool Cool: Green Thumbs (Ages 4-11)

Tuesday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m.

Learn about nature and make something cool with the Tri-County Clemson Master Gardeners. 

Afterschool Cool: littleBits

Tuesday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m.

littleBits are easy-to-use electronic building blocks that empower children to invent anything from a remote controlled car to a smart home device. The Bits snap together with magnets, no soldering, no wiring and no programming needed.

Babygarten (ages 0-18 months with adult) 
Wednesdays, September  14, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, September 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years with adult)
Mondays, September  12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, September  13, 20, and 27  at 11:30 a.m.

Time for Twos (ages 24-36 months with adult)

Tuesdays, September  13, 20, and 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Wee Reads (ages 0-24 months with adult)
Wednesdays, September 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, September  15, 22 and 29 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.

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/

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Get Caught Reading Kindle Giveaway

St. Andrews Celebrates Get Caught Reading MonthAll month long

“Get Caught Reading” and be entered in a drawing for a Kindle Fire. Each week a day will be announced via social media when you can get caught reading.  Get caught reading in the Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library, you will receive an entry form. At the end of the month one winner will be chosen to win a  free Kindle.

Fire Tablet, 7" Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB 

Display 7" touchscreen, 1024 x 600 resolution at 171 ppi, SD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter Size 7.5" x 4.5" x 0.4" (191 x 115 x 10.6 mm) Weight 11.0 ounces (313 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process CPU & RAM Quad-Core 1.3 GHz with 1 GB of RAM Storage 8 GB (4.5 GB available to user) or 16 GB (11.6 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 128 GB of additional storage for even more movies, TV shows, music, photos, personal videos, and apps.  Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. Battery Life Up to 7 hours of reading, surfing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary. Charge Time Fully charges in under 6 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Wi-Fi Connectivity Single-antenna Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. 4G Connectivity N/A Ports USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge your device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage Audio 3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker Content Formats Supported Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, M4V, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, MKV, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, 3GP, VP8 (WEBM) Sensors Accelerometer Camera Specs VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera Location Services Location-based services via Wi-Fi Available Colors Black, Magenta, Blue, Tangerine Additional Features External volume controls, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support Accessibility Features VoiceView and Screen Magnifier enable access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features. VoiceView features IVONA's award-winning natural language text-to-speech voice. Fire OS 5 also includes system wide closed caption settings, adjustable font sizes up to 50% larger, and a variety of book reading text adjustments such as adjustable colors and text spacing. Also includes adjustable font sizes/color, and built-in Oxford dictionary. System Requirements Fire is ready to use right out of the box—no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content Warranty and Service 90-day Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire tablet is subject to the terms found. here Included in the Box Fire tablet, USB 2.0 cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide

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

feel free to contact the

us 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

Children Programming

Children's Programming

Afterschool Cool: Skill Toys (ages 4-11)

Tuesday, May 3 at 4 p.m.

Spin plates, juggle flowers sticks, and more.

Afterschool Cool: Green Thumbs (ages 4-11)

Tuesday, May 17 at 4 p.m.

Learn about nature and make something cool with the Tri-County Clemson Master Gardeners.

Afterschool Cool: Kaleidoscope Magic (ages 4-11)

Tuesday, May 24 at 4 p.m.

Make your own kaleidoscope and explore the magic of optical illusions.

Afterschool Cool: Goosebumps Party (ages 4-11)

Tuesday, May 31 at 4 p.m.

Make slime and play games that celebrate this wonderful book series.

PLAY: Mother's Day Craft (ages 4-11)

Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m.

Make something special for Mom.

PLAY: Skill Toys (ages 4-11)

Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m.

Spin plates, juggle flowers sticks, and more.

PLAY: Make-It and Take-It Summer Crafts (ages 4-11)

Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m.

Get a jump on some summer fun with cool crafts.

PLAY: Legos (ages 4-11)

Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m.

Discover what great things you can design with our Legos.

Babygarten (ages 0-18 months with adult) 

Wednesdays, May 4 and 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays, May 5 and 12 at 10:30 a.m. 

Time for Twos (ages 24-36 months with adult)

Tuesdays, May 3, 10 and 31 at 10:30 a.m. 

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years with adult) 

Mondays, May 2 and 9 at 10:30 a.m. 

Tuesdays, May 3, 10 and 31 at 11:30 a.m. 

Family Storytime  (all ages)

Saturdays, May 7 and 14 at 10:15 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

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/

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Adult Programming

Adult Programming 

Can You Guess Who I Am?

Throughout May

Guess the names of people pictured on the display board. A random drawing for a gift basket from the entry forms with the most correct answers will take place June 1st.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center 

Thursday, May 5 at 1 p.m.

Park Manager, Thomas Thornton shares all that this “Lowcountry Jewel” has to offer.

Book-a-Librarian

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, and 26  at 1-3 p.m.

Receive one-on-one instruction on how to use ebooks and audiobooks.

Create a Vision Board

Wednesday, May 18 at 11 a.m.

Where do you see yourself tomorrow, next year, or five to ten years from today? Get help planning a vision board for your future. All materials will be provided. The class is limited. Please call 843-766-2546 to register.

Black and White Theater

Friday, May 20 at 11 a.m.

The Birds. A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people.Rated PG-13; 120 minutes.

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

Reference Department at 843-766-2546.

 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

Children's Programming

Children's Programming

Afterschool Cool: Stories and a Craft (ages 6-11)
Tuesday, February 2 at 4 p.m.
Enjoy great stories and a craft.

Afterschool Cool: Make Valentines (ages 4-11)
Tuesday, February 9 at 4 p.m.
Use your creativity to make a Valentine for someone special.

Afterschool Cool: Green Thumbs (ages 4-11)
Tuesday, February 16 at 4 p.m.
Learn about nature, and make something cool with the Tri-County Clemson Master Gardeners.

Afterschool Cool: Kids Discover the Masters (ages 4-11)
Tuesday, February 23 at 4 p.m.
Learn about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald.

PLAY: Mardi Gras (ages 4-11)
Saturday, February 6 at 11 a.m.
Make a mask, string a beaded necklace and play a game of The Queen Says. Wearing purple, green and gold is encouraged.

PLAY: Kids Knit (ages 6-11)
Saturday, February 13 at 11 a.m.
Learn how to knit, and work on a fun project. Materials provided or you can bring your own. Supplies are limited.

PLAY: Make and Play Mancala (ages 11 and younger)
Saturday, February 20 at 11 a.m.
Learn how to play the centuries-old African game, and make your own set with recycled materials.

PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs (ages 11 and younger)
Saturday, February 27 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.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years with adult)

Mondays, February 1, 8, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m.

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

Time for Twos (ages 24-36 months with adult)

Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Babygarten (ages 0-18 months with adult) 

Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Family Storytime (all ages)

Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 10:15 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

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