Children's Programming

Children's

 Programming

Thursday, March 2 at 4:00 p.m. 

Read Across America

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with stories, activities, and a visit from a special guest reader!

Tuesday, March 7 at 4:00 p.m

Afterschool Cool: Tie Dye Magic (ages 4-11)

Learn about this fun technique and create a colorful item to enjoy!

Tuesday, March 14  at 4:00 p.m

See what fun things you can create with the library's playdough!

Tuesday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m

Afterschool Cool: Green Thumbs (ages 4-11)

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

Tuesday, March 28  at 4:00 p.m

Afterschool Cool:  Fun with Yarn (ages 4-11) 

Discover the many ways to explore and create using yarn!

Saturday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m.

BINGO (ages 4-11) 

Play a few rounds and maybe you'll win a small prize!

Saturday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m.

STAR Therapy Dogs (ages 11 and younger) 

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

Saturday, March 18 at 10.30 a.m.

Tissue Paper Flowers (ages 4-11) 

Get ready for spring by making a beautiful flower. 

Saturday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m.

I Spy Bottle (ages 11 and younger) 

I spy with my little eye... miniature items to fill your own I Spy bottle. We’ll supply the bottles, the rice, and assorted items; you bring the creativity and a sharp eye! 

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months with adult) 

Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Babygarten (ages 0-24 months with adult)

Wednesday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime (ages 24-36 months with adult)

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years with adult)

Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 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

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Computer Classes

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

1735 N. Woodmere Drive: 766-2546

Internet Basics

Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer. Learn how to find a web site, navigate through web pages, evaluate web sites and use the Search and Favorites tools. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 2

Internet: Beyond the Basics

Practice using Google and evaluating search results. Learn some advanced search strategies and how to interact effectively with web sites. Look at some social networking sites, including blogs, Facebook and YouTube. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 16 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 9

Email Essentials

Learn how to send, receive, reply and forward email messages. Practice opening and saving attachments, organizing messages into folders and creating contacts. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 16

Online Job Searching

      Explore popular national and local job search sites, and practice searching for position openings. Discover helpful tips for beginning a job search, and take a look at some online resume resources. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 30, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 23

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. 

St. Andrews Regional Library
Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd

(Behind the Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

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.

Thanks to all our sponsors.

YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

Young Adult Programming

TeenSpot Tweets for Treats

Throughout April

Find a birdie, and tweet about your favorite book for a treat.

My Life is a Poem Poetry Contest 
April 1-25

Write a poem about you or something in your life for a poetry contest. Submissions are due by April 25, and a winner will be selected by April 30. Visit the information desk for details.

Death by Chocolate

Wednesday, April 2 at 4 p.m.

Try melted chocolate on various food with Kimberly Walker of Pink Butterfly Events, and show your taste buds how much you love them.

TeenSpot Theatre Presents Gravity (ages 13-17)

Monday, April 7 at 4 p.m.  

A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle and leaves them adrift in orbit.

Rated PG-13; 91 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Early Release Game Day 

Tuesday, April 8 at 1 p.m.

Enjoy a half day of school with two hours of Wii fun.

TeenSpot Theater Presents Catching Fire

Monday, April 14 at 4 p.m.

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. 

Rated PG-13; 146 minutes. Refreshments provided.

National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, April 16 all day

Get to know your library. Find the secret words during a scavenger hunt, and win a prize.

Easter Egg Hunt 

Thursday, April 17 at 4 p.m.

Search the library for the golden egg, and win a prize. One gold egg per children’s and young adult age groups.

TeenSpot Theater Presents All Is Lost

Monday, April 21 at 4 p.m.

After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the contrary, staring his mortality in the face.

Rated PG-13; 106 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Shortstack Bookclub (ages 12-17)

Wednesday, April 23 from 4:30-5 p.m.

Discuss Bad Deal by Susan Kormen, and enjoy a snack.

TeenSpot Theater Presents Thor 2: The Dark World
Monday, April 28 at 4 p.m.

When Jane Foster is possesed by a great power, Thor must protect her for a new threat of old times: the Dark Elves. 

Rated PG-13; 112 minutes. Refreshments 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

                     Young Adult Programming

Name that Mother Trivia (ages 12-17)

Throughout March

Guess the name of this famous mother, and win a treat. Limited to two treats per student each day.

TeenSpot Theater (ages 12-17) 

Battle of the Year.

Monday, March 3 at 4 p.m.

 Battle of the Year attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years. Dante enlists Blake to assemble a team of the best dancers and bring the Trophy back to America where it started.

Rated PG-13; 110 minutes. 

Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Wired Wednesday/Teen Ambassador’s Meeting (ages 12-17)
Wednesday, March 5, 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Surf the web, play Wii games or work on homework.

TeenSpot March Madness Tournament (ages 12-17)

Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m.

Y’all ready for this? Play NBA 2K13 on the Wii during a tournament consisting of single elimination, three minute quarters and random teams. Prizes awarded to the top two finalists.

TeenSpot Theater (ages 12-17)

Step Up Revolution. Monday, March 10 at 4 p.m.

Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's development plans.

Rated PG-13; 99 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Play with your Food (ages 12-17)

Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m.

Make candy sushi, decorate cakes or cookies, print with potatoes and more.

TeenSpot Theater 

Monday, March 17 at 4 p.m.

One Direction: This Is Us. 

A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry's meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena.

Rated PG; 92 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Theater 

Monday, March 24 at 4 p.m.Captain Phillips.

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.

 Rated PG-13; 134 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Short Stack Book Club

Wednesday, March 26 at 4 p.m.

Chat about Bad Deal by Susan Korman. 
It's not going to hurt anyone. Fish hates having to take ADHD medication. It helps him concentrate, but it also makes him feel weird. So when his crush, Ella, needs a boost to study for tests, Fish offers her one of his pills. Soon more kids want pills, and Fish is enjoying the profits. To keep from running out, Fish finds a doctor who sells phony prescriptions. But suddenly, the doctor is arrested. Fish realizes he needs to tell the truth. But will that cost him his friends? Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Theater

Monday, March 31 at 4 p.m.

Ender’s Game. 
Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formics, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion.

Rated PG-13; 134 minutes. Refreshments 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

Adult Programming

Adult Programming

Encourage the Love of Reading
Throughout March

Write a great book review to be posted on the library blog. Reviewers will be entered into a drawing to win a prize.

Online Application Lab 

Monday, March 3 from 1-3 p.m.
Monday, March 11 from 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19 from 6-8 p.m.

Drop in, and receive stress-free help with completing online applications, including unemployment forms for the state’s Department of Employment and Workforce.

First Coffee Book Club
Thursday, March 6 from 1-2:30 p.m.

The World Made Straight by Ron Rash.

AARP Tax Help 

Friday, March 7, 14, 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Receive free income tax preparation and electronic filing assistance from AARP volunteers. A current picture ID and Social Security card are required, along with Social Security cards of any dependents. Assistance is first come, first served.

An Afternoon of Contemporary Poetry by Mr. James Johnson

Thursday, March 13 from 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Mr. Johnson, known as Jizzo Jay the Poet, shares works from his published book of poetry Heart of a Young Soldier.

Adult Scrabble 

Monday, March 17 from 1-3 p.m.

Enjoy friendly competition. Prizes awarded for highest game score and highest word score.

Adult Movie 

Thursday, March 20 at 1 p.m.

Entertaining Angels. Rated PG-13; 111 minutes.

Publish your family’s stories and folklores

Saturday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to publish family stories from Professor Damon Fordham, author of Mr. Potts and Me: The Power of Storytelling; Voices of Black South Carolina: Legend and Legacy; and True Stories of Black South Carolina.

Adult Craft: Terrariums 

Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m.

Create your own small garden with help from Master Gardener Joan McDonald. All materials provided. Space is limited to 12 participants, and registration is required.

Zumba with Mary

Thursday, March 27 at 1 p.m.

Keep your resolution, and move to great Latin beats. 

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