Game On! Reading Contest: 2016 Young Adult Summer Reading

Game On! Reading Contest

Summer Reading for students entering grades 6-12

June 1 - July 31, 2016

Click here to enter online.

This summer, read something - a book, magazine, newspaper, graphic novel, website ... anything ... and win some great prizes. Stop by any CCPL branch, fill out a Summer Reading entry form, and tell us what you've read. To make it even easier, use the link above to enter online starting June 1.

 Once registered, you will automatically be entered in the weekly prize drawings. 

Keep reading and entering.

The more you read, the more chances you have to win.

Win free fries or ice cream from

McDonald's just for entering.

Download a copy of the entry form, and return it to any branch.

Are you doing a summer reading program for school or another organization? 

Bring us your completed reading logs, and we will reward you, too!

Weekly Prize Drawings

Winners will receive prizes including gift cards for iTunes, movie theaters and book stores, and free passes to Whirlin' Waters, Splash Island and Splash Zone. 

Read 500 pages (Don't worry, we'll keep track for you.)

Earn a Get in the Game T-shirt, a free McDonald's value meal, one ticket to a special RiverDogs game and entry into the grand prize drawing at your local CCPL branch.

Grand Prize Drawings (read 500+ pages to qualify)

Each participating CCPL branch will hold a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. Prizes vary by location (minimum $50 value).

Game On! Survey

Stop by any participating branch, fill out a survey and get a sweet treat. For students entering grades 6-12 only. Surveys will be displayed in the library through August 1, 2016.

Thanks to all our community supporters whose generous donations helped provide prizes for Teen Summer Reading Contest bi-weekly drawings. 

If you have any questions, 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/

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

Children's Programming

Children's Programming

Superhero Science
Tuesday, July 7 at p.m.

Enjoy fun and fantastic science experiments, including a sparkly explosion.

Kapow Crafts
Tuesday, July 21 at p.m.

Use your superhero skills to make an awesome craft.

Wednesday's Programming

Center for Birds of Prey: Raptors All Around Us
Wednesday, July 1 at 2 p.m.

Learn about hawks, eagles, owls and other birds of prey.

Storm Team 2’s Josh Marthers 
Wednesday, July 8 at 2 p.m.

Learn about hurricanes and Lowcountry weather patterns.

Natalie Daise Presents Comeyah Tales
Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m.

Delight in stories and songs about South Carolina with this Gullah Gullah Island star.

Puppet Show by All Hands Productions
Wednesday, July 22 at 2 p.m.

Laugh at The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man.

Magical Summer Reading Finale with Caleb Alexander
Wednesday, July 29 at 2 p.m.

Enjoy an interactive magic show with music, illusions and live animals. 

Children's Movie

Every Hero Has a Movie
Thursday, July 2 at 2 p.m.

The Boxtrolls. Rated PG; 96 minutes.

Every Hero Has a Movie 
Thursday, July 9 at 2 p.m.

Spy Kids. Rated PG; 88 minutes.

Every Hero Has a Movie
Thursday, July 16 at 2 p.m.

Sky High. Rated PG; 100 minutes

Every Hero Has a Movie 
Thursday, July 23 at 2 p.m.

TMNT 2007 (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CGI). Rated PG; 87 minutes.

Every Hero Has a Movie
Thursday, July 30 at 2 p.m.

The Incredibles Rated PG. 115 min.

PLAY: Lowe’s Build and Grow (ages 4-11)

Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m.
Get out your tools, and build something cool. Sponsored by Lowe’s. Supplies are limited.

PLAY: Christmas in July (ages 4-11)

Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m.
Celebrate winter in the middle of the summer, and enjoy stories, songs and snacks.

PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs

Saturday, July 25 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. 

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

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

Young Adult Programming

Young Adult Programming

Ages 12-17

Superheroes Unite

Complete a superhero mask and receive a treat.

Super Hero Theater presents “Green Lantern: First Flight”

Monday, July 6 at 5:00pm

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.Rated PG-13; 77 mins.

Wednesday, July 8 from 4:00pm

MarioKart Wii Tournament

Stop by the lower level meeting room, choose your favorite Nintendo Hero and race against other kids for superhero prizes and snacks.

Super Hero Theater presents “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm”

Monday, July 13 at 5:00pm

Batman is wrongly implicated in a series of murders of mob bosses actually done by a new vigilante assassin. Rated PG-13; 76 mins.

Super Hero Theater presents presents “Avengers Confidential”

Monday, July 20 at 5:00pm

After interfering with a top secret mission, THE PUNISHER is taken into custody by S.H.I.E.L.D. AGENT and AVENGER, BLACK WIDOW. At the orders of Director Nick Fury, Punisher and Black Widow are sent on a mission to stop LEVIATHAN, a global terrorist organization. Rated PG-13; 83 mins.

Super Hero Theater presents “Ender’s Game”

Monday, July 27 at 5:00pm

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; 114 mins. 

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

Young Adult Department at 843-766-2546.

Saint 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

Young Adult Programming

St. Andrews Young Adult

July Calendar of Events

All programs are ages 12-17

TeenSpot Sparks a Reaction

All Month Long

Recommend a book, bring it to the reference surface desk, and receive a treat.

TeenSpot Summer Theater presents “Grudge Match”

Monday, July 8 at 4:00pm

A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after their last match. Rated PG- 13: 113 minutes Refreshments will be provided.

Kool- Aid Reaction

Tuesday, July 8 at 1:30

Try out some cool science experiments using Kool-Aid.

TeenSpot Summer Theater presents “Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher”

Monday, July 14 at 4:00pm

After interfering with a top secret mission, THE PUNISHER is taken into custody by S.H.I.E.L.D. AGENT and AVENGER, BLACK WIDOW. Rated PG-13; 83 minutes. Refreshments will be provided.

TeenSpot Summer Theater presents “I, Frankenstein”

Monday, July 21 at 4:00pm

Frankenstein's creature finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans. Rated PG-13; 92 minutes. Refreshments will be provided.

Golden Ticket Double Feature Party

Saturday July 26 at 12:00pm

Relax with a full day of Katniss and Peter. Enjoy pizza and pop while watching the Hunger Games while enjoying pizza with friends and then for dessert watch Catching Fire with an old-fashion ice cream sundae.

TeenSpot Summer Theater presents “Black Coffee”

Monday, July 29 at 4:00pm

Robert (Henson) picked the wrong time to meet his soul mate! With the help of his cousin (Keyes), Robert's about to find out how much good can come out of a bad situation in this charming romantic comedy that's good to the last drop. Rated PG; Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrew’s Library TeenSpot Summer Reading Wrap Up presents “Houdini II, Magician Extraordinaire”

Tuesday, July 29 at 1:30pm

Enjoy magic and music and lots of laughs with this high energy, interactive show.

St. Andrews Regional 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!!!

BENEATH THE SURFACE Teen Summer Reading 2013 Activities

BENEATH THE SURFACE 

Teen Summer Reading June 2013 Activities

All teen activities are geared toward those that are 11-17. 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Surface Recommends

All Month Long

Fill your fish with a recommend book, bring it to the reference surface desk, and receive a treat.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater presents “Lincoln”

Monday, June 3 at 2:00pm

As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Rated PG-13; 150 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrew’s Library TeenSpot Title Twist Tuesdays

Tuesdays June 4, 11, 18, and 25 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.

St. Andrew’s Library TeenSpot Theater presents “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”

Monday, June 10 at 2:00pm

A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an "unexpected journey" to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. Rated PG-13; 169 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrew’s Library TeenSpot Food Fear Factor  

Tuesday, June 11 at 1:00pm

Come with a big appetite and a strong stomach—it’s time to face your fears! Registration not required. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants.

St. Andrew’s Library TeenSpot Cyber Book Jacket Bingo

June 16- June 22 Online

Play a game of cyber book jacket bingo game highlighting the 2013 Summer Reading theme, Beneath the Surface. See the information desk for further details.

St. Andrew’s Library TeenSpot Theater presents “Jack Reacher”

Monday, June 24 at 2:00pm

A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims. Rated PG-13; 130 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrew’s Library TeenSpot Reads S’mores 

Wednesday, June 26 at 4:30pm

Make a very campfire treat while discussing your favorite summer read so far.

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