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, 

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

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

TeenSpot Choice Awards

TeenSpot Choice Awards

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.

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

Teen Programming

Teen Programming

TeenSpot Invent a Holiday for August (teens)

Throughout August

Teens invent a holiday for the month of August. Place your entries in the Invent a Holiday display. Each week a holiday will be picked and the inventor wins a prize.

TeenSpot Back To School Crossword Puzzle 

Friday, August 1 – Wednesday, August 13

Take a moment to find all the words in the crossword puzzle, and be entered into a drawing for a free gift basket of school supplies.

TeenSpot Theater Presents I, Frankenstein.

Monday, August 5 at 5 p.m.

Frankenstein's creature finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans.

 Rated PG-13; 92 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot Theater Presents Pompeii.

Monday, August 11 at 4 p.m.

A slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him.

 Rated PG-13; 105 minutes. Refreshments provided.

TeenSpot DIY Craft 

Wednesday, August 13 at 4 p.m.

Design your very own pencil holders.

Exclusive Divergent Viewing Party

Monday, August 18- Saturday, August 30

Hidden in the library are symbols that represent the different factions found in Divergent. Find of the symbols to be invited to an exclusive Divergent viewing party. 

Viewing Party will be held on Saturday, September 6 at 3:00 pm.

TeenSpot Theater Presents Endless Love.

Monday, August 25 at 4 p.m.

The story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.

Rated PG-13; 104 minutes. Refreshments provided.

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

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

          

May's Calendar of Events for the St. Andrews Library TeenSpot

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot

May Calendar of Events

 

All events are for teens ages 12-17. 

Events are located at

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Villiage Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

 

Happy Mother’s Trivia Month

All month long.Name that famous mother in the picture and win a sweet treat.

Title Twist Tuesdays

Tuesdays May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 3:00pm

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.

Text Lingo Thursdays

Thursday May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 2012 at 3:00pm

Figure out the text lingo. Get them all correct and win a treat.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day Long

Saturday, May 5, 2012

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 Monday, May 7.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater presents “Green Hornet”

Monday, May 7 at 5:00pm

Following the death of his father, Britt Reid, heir to his father's large company, teams up with his late dad's assistant Kato to become a masked crime fighting team. Rated PG-13; 119 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater presents

“From Prada to Nada”

Monday, May 14 at 5:00pm

A Latina spin on Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles. Rated PG-13; 107 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Ambassador’s Meeting and Book Dish Ages 12-17

Wednesday, May 16 at 3pm

Join your fellow teens as we meet to discuss, plan upcoming teen programming, and dish on Some of the South Carolina Award Book Nominees. Refreshments will be served. 

SAT 101 @ STA TeenSpot

Saturday, May 19 at 4:00pm

Hands on training class demonstrating Test preparation and practice by using The Learning Express Library research database.  Class limited to 7 students between the ages of 12-17

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater presents

“The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”

Monday, May 21 at 5:00pm

Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. Rated PG-13; 94 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Villiage Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org