Children's Programming

Children's Programming

BABYGARTEN

Wednesday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m.

WEE READS

(under 24 months with adult)

Wednesdays, January 7, 14 and 21 at 10:30 a.m.

TIME FOR TWOS

Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOL ZONE

(ages 3 – 5 with adult)

Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11:30 a.m.

Children After-school Activities

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 AT 4 P.M.

Afterschool Cool: Game On BINGO

Enjoy a few rounds of bingo. Small prizes awarded to the winners.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 4 P.M. 

Afterschool Cool: Crafternoon

Come in from the cold, and make a rubber band friendship bracelet.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 4 P.M.

Afterschool Cool: Green Thumbs Do you love gardening?  Join the Tri-County Clemson Master Gardeners as you learn about nature and make something cool. 

Thursday Young Scientist Club     

JANUARY 8, 15, 22, & 29 AT 4 P.M.

Eureka: Young Scientist Club (ages 5-9)

Enjoy hands-on science experiments.

Saturday P.L.A.Y Programming  

JANUARY 3 AT 11 A.M.

PLAY: Lowe’s Build and Grow

Get out your tools and build something cool. Sponsored by Lowe's. Supplies are limited.

JANUARY 10 AT 11 A.M.

PLAY: Game On

Have fun playing Wii and board games.

JANUARY 17 AT 11 A.M.      

PLAY: Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Watch Selma Lord Selma in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Rated PG; 94 minutes. In 1965, an 11-year old-girl becomes a follower of Dr. King and has her faith tested on the march to Montgomery.

JANUARY 24 AT 11 A.M.

PLAY: 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

JANUARY 31 AT 11 A.M.

PLAY: Lego Fun (ages 11 and younger)

Come play with Legos, Lego Duplos and friends in the meeting room

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, feel free to contact the 
Children's Department at 843-766-2546.

Saint 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

Free Computer Classes @ St. Andrews Regional Library

 ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

Computer Classes

Web Basics

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 5 minutes before class begins and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.

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, is needed.

Thursday, May 9 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 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, is needed.

Thursday, May 16 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 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, is needed.

Thursday, May 23 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 16

Online Job Searching

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

Thursday, May 30 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 23

TECH TOY BOX SESSIONS

Wish you could spend a little time with the latest gadgets before you make a big purchase? Drop in and take a look at some popular eReaders like the Kindle Touch, Nook, Kindle Fire and tablets like the Samsung Galaxy and iPad. Just play and explore. Staff will help answer questions and offer assistance. Demonstration only. No registration required.

Monday, May 13 from 2 – 3 p.m.

Main Library, 2nd Floor

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

 

AND THE 2013 SC BOOK AWARD WINNERS ARE?????

The South Carolina 2013

Book Award Winners Are... 

For the JR Book Award>>>

Hero by Mike Lupica

Fourteen-year-old Zach learns he has the same special abilities as his father, who was the President's globe-trotting troubleshooter until "the Bads" killed him, and now Zach must decide whether to use his powers in the same way at the risk of his own life. Formats available: paperback, hardback and compact disc.

For the YA Book Award>>>

Matched by Ally Condie

All her life, Cassia has never had a choice. The Society dictates everything: when and how to play, where to work, where to live, what to eat and wear, when to die, and most importantly to Cassia as she turns 17, who to marry. When she is Matched with her best friend Xander, things couldn't be more perfect. But why did her neighbor Ky's face show up on her match disk as well?

Formats available: paperback, hardback, compact disc, and ebook

Both of these exciting novels can be found at your local Charleston County Public Library. If you have any questions about the following novels or any of our services for young adults, please feel free to give Patrice Smith a call at 843-766-2546.

St. Andrews Regional Library

Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546 www.ccpl.org

          

January 2013 Computer Classes

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

Computer Classes

Word 2010 Basics

Learn how to enter, edit and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting text, explore common features like spell– check and ClipArt and get tips on saving and printing files. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is needed.

            Thursday, January 10 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

            Registration begins 1/3

PowerPoint 2010 Basics

Learn how to create an electronic slide show, apply themes and styles, edit and format text, work with images and placeholders and view your presentation. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is needed.

            Thursday, January 17 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

            Registration begins 1/10

Excel 2010 Basics

Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit and duplicate data. Practice inserting formulas, formatting text, resizing columns, creating charts, renaming and deleting sheets and printing. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is needed.

            Thursday, January 24 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

            Registration begins 1/17

Resume Tips and Tools

Use a Word template in create a resume that effectively represents your skills and experience. Discover how to add and delete fields, format text and create a cover letter to accompany your resume. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, January 31 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins 1/24

TECH TOY BOX SESSIONS

Wish you could spend a little time with the latest gadgets before you make a big purchase? Drop in and take a look at some popular eReaders like the Kindle Touch, Nook, Kindle Fire and tablets like the Samsung Galaxy  and iPad. Just play and explore. Staff will help answer questions and offer assistance. Demonstration only. No registration required.

Thursday, January 24 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.       

St. Andrews Regional Library

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 5 minutes before class begins and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

See it in November at St. Andrews Regional Library

Catch a movie at

St. Andrews Regional Library

 

St Andrews Friday Flicks Presents Covenant

Friday, November 2 at 11 a.m.

Four young men who belong to a supernatural legacy are forced to battle a fifth power long thought to have died out. Another great force they must contend with is the jealousy and suspicion that threatens to tear them apart. Rated PG-13; 97 minutes.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents Madea’s Witness Protection

Monday, November 5 at 4pm

A Wall Street investment banker who has been set up as the linchpin of his company's mob-backed Ponzi scheme is relocated with his family to Aunt Madea's southern home. Rated PG-13; 94 minutes.

St Andrews Friday Flicks Presents The Others

Friday, November 9 at 11 a.m.

A woman who lives in a darkened old house with her two photosensitive children becomes convinced that her family home is haunted. Rated PG-13; 101 minutes.

St Andrews Friday Flicks Presents The Uninvited

Friday, November 16 at 11 a.m.

Anna Rydell returns home to her sister (and best friend) Alex after a stint in a mental hospital, though her recovery is jeopardized thanks to her cruel stepmother, aloof father, and the presence of a ghost in their home. Rated PG-13; 87 minutes.

  

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents Battlefield America (ages 13 – 17)

Monday, November 19 at 4 p.m.

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 minutes.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents Katy Perry: Part of Me (ages 13 – 17)

Monday, November 26 at 4pm

A documentary that chronicles Katy Perry's life on and off-stage. Rated PG; 93minutes.

  

  

St Andrews Friday Flicks Presents When a Stranger Calls

Friday, November 30 at 11 a.m.

During an otherwise routine babysitting gig, a high school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller. Rated PG-13; 87 minutes.

All events at St. Andrews Regional Library are free to the public. You must to be at least 13 years of age to any movie that is rated PG-13 or have parental perimisson. Refreshments will be served at all the above movies. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the
St. Andrews Regional Library Reference Department 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



October Computer Classes at St. Andrews Regional Library

COMPUTER CLASSES ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY 

Internet Basics

Monday, October 1 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer! Learn how to find a website, navigate through web pages, evaluate web sites, and use the Search and Favorites tools. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series (or previous experience) is expected. Registration begins 9/24; Call 805-6885.

Internet: Beyond the Basics

Monday, October 8 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Practice using Google and evaluating search results. Learn some advanced search strategies and how to effectively interact with websites. Take a look at some social networking sites including blogs, Facebook, and YouTube. Completion of Internet Basics (or previous experience) is expected. Registration begins 10/1; Call 805-6885.

Email Essentials

Monday, October 15 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Learn how to send, receive, reply, and forward email messages with a Yahoo training account. Practice opening and saving attachments, organizing messages into folders, and creating a contact list. Completion of Internet Basics (or previous experience) is expected. Registration begins 10/8; Call 805-6885.

  

Computer Maintenance Tips

Monday, October 22 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Want to learn how to handle virus threats, suspicious emails, and out-of-date programs? Not sure how to control your computer’s settings? Come take a look at some helpful tips and websites for maintaining a happy computer. Completion of Internet Basics (or previous experience) is expected. Registration begins 10/15; Call 805-6885.

Tech Talks:

Buying a Computer

Monday, October 15 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Are you ready to buy a new computer, but you’re not sure where to start?  With so many makes, models, and specifications out there, it can be overwhelming!  We’ll break it down for you as we discuss various types of computers, how to identify your price point, and which questions you should ask. Demonstration only. No registration required.

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 before class begins and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class.

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org