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, 

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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

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

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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/

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Young Adult Programming

Young Adult Programming

St. Andrews TeenSpot Tweets for Treats
All Month Long
Find a birdie and tweet about your favorite book for a treat.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Presents “Creed”

Monday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m.

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. Rated PG-13; 137 mins.

Teen Google: Create Your Own Video Game
Wednesday, May 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Design and program your own video games using code and computer science. Learn important gaming concepts while building racing games, mazes, and other fun games.

Free Comic Book Day and Trivia Contest

May 7 All Day

Join us we celebrate Free Comic Book Day. If you can unscramble the comic day words correctly, you can be entered into win a gift card worth $20 from Barnes and Noble. Winner will be notified on Tuesday, May 6.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Theater Presents “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2”

Monday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m.

As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.PG-13; 137 mins.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Theater Presents “The 33”

Monday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m.

Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days. Rated PG-13; 127 mins.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Theater Presents “Goosebumps”

Monday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m.

A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. Rated PG; 103 mins.

GED Basics at STA
Saturday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m.
To promote community access to knowledge about the GED, Vanetia Fahie of La_Femme will be hosting a GED information session at Hurd/ St. Andrews Library. This session is designed to present essential details about the GED test and a Q/A segment devoted to addressing attendees’ questions.




Young Ladies Shine Time
Saturday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Young ladies in grades 5-12 are invited to come out and celebrate their uniqueness and purpose while being encouraged, enlightened and empowered.  Self- worth, peer pressure, and health concerns are a few of the topics that will be addressed and discussed.

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

TeenSpot Wii Half Day Party

Young Adult Programming

Young Adult Programming

TeenSpot Choice Awards

Throughout September

St. Andrews Regional Library

Teens complete a ballot voting for their favorites of the last year in movies, TV, books, etc. 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. Click here to cast your VOTE.

TeenSpot Wired Wednesday 

Wednesday, September 2 at 4 p.m.

Play computer games, Wii games and board games, or just chat with friends during an open technology lab.

TeenSpot Teen Lego Party

Wednesday, September 9 at 4 p.m.

Calling all Lego fanatics to collaborate on cool creations.

TeenSpot Theater presents Tracers. 
Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m.

Wanted by the Chinese mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.. Rated PG-13; 94 mins. 

Refreshments will be provided.

TeenSpot Nature Scavenger Hunt 

Wednesday, September 16 at 4 p.m.

Teens explore the ground of Hued/St. Andrews Regional Library through a fun, engaging game of scavenger hunt. Every completed hunt receives a reward. 

TeenSpot Theater presents Know How.

Monday, September 21 at 4 p.m.

A film about finding hope, written and acted by a group of New York City foster care teenagers from the stories of their lives. Rated PG-13; 106 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

TeenSpot Wii Half Day Pary 

Wednesday, September 23 at 1 p.m.

Play Wii games, show off your skills and enjoy snacks.

TeenSpot Banned Book Puzzle Trivia

Monday, September 28 - Friday October 2

Each day unscramble the picture puzzle and guess the banned book. Guess correctly and win a sweet prize.

TeenSpot Theater presents Maggie

Monday, September 28 at 4 p.m.

A teenage girl in the Midwest becomes infected by an outbreak of a disease that slowly turns the infected into cannibalistic zombies. During her transformation, her loving father stays by her side. Rated PG-13; 95 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

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

feel free to contact the

Young Adult 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

Summer Reading June 1 - August 10

This summer, from June 1 through August 10, 

Charleston County Public Library is rewarding everyone for simply reading. Starting Saturday, June 1, sign up at any of our 16 branch locations absolutely free.

Every Hero Has a Story is for ages 11 and younger. Children receive prizes for reading or listening to stories at levels of 5, 15 and 30 hours. Awards include the S.C. Reading Medal, passes to local attractions, karate lessons and branch grand prizes. Enjoy nearly 700 programs that include magicians, storytellers, live theatre and other exciting events.

Every Baby Needs a Story is for pre-readers with activity sheets designed for caregivers and babies. Turn it in to win a board book for baby and a free tote bag for baby's grown up.

Check out the fun events and prizes.

Unmask! Reading Contest is for students entering grades 6-12. Read anything you like, and win cool prizes, free food, passes to local attractions and gift cards. There will be bi-weekly prize drawings, grand prize drawings and rewards for reaching your reading goal. The more you read, the more you can win!

    Teens earn cool reading rewards.

Designed for readers age 18 and older, Reading Wave rewards adults for reading with bi-weekly prizes and a grand prize drawing. Read along with Charleston County's youth and cash in - you deserve it!

Adults can win big with Summer Reading.

If you have any questions about any of our summer reading programs, feel free to contact us at 843-766-2546.

Saint Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407 

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

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Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

Teen Programming

Teen Calendar of Events

TeenSpot Hunger Games Trivia

Saturday, November 1-Monday, November 17

Guess the phrase for the symbols of that day, and be entered in a drawing to win a gift card to Citadel Mall Imax 16 Theater. The winner will be announced November 19.

TeenSpot Theater

Monday, November 3 at 4 p.m.

The Hunger Games. Rated PG-13; 142 minutes.

Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete.

TeenSpot Wired Wednesday

Wednesdays, November 5 at 4 p.m.

Get a little homework done, play computer games or just chat with friends during an open technology lab for tweens and teens.

TeenSpot Guess That Sign Thursdays

Thursdays, November 6, 13 and 20

Guess the phrase on the sign, and win a sweet treat.

TeenSpot Theater (ages 13-17)

Monday, November 17 at 4 p.m.

Catching Fire. Rated PG-13; 146 minutes.

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.

 

TeenSpot Wired Wednesday  

Wednesday, November 19 at 4 p.m.

Get a little homework done, play computer games or just chat with friends during an open technology lab for tweens and teens.

All activities are free and open to the public.
If you have any questions about events, 
feel free to call the Young Adult Department at 843-766-2546.

St. Andrews Regional Library 

Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd 

(Behind the Village Square Shopping Square)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546