DECEMBER 2010 Holiday Closings The Library will be closed on December 24 - 27 for Christmas holidays, and on January 1 - 3 for New Year’s Day. 68 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 805-6930 www.ccpl.org Charleston County Public Library CCPL Calendar of Events Come PLAY with us Check out CCPL’s new “PLAY” (Public Libraries and You) programs and activities scheduled during the evenings and Saturdays so the whole family can visit the library together. About 100 PLAY events are being scheduled monthly to promote early literacy and create family fun. Highlights of this month’s PLAY activities John’s Island Regional PLAY: Stone Soup Puppet Show Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Children will love this puppet show version of the wonderful story about sharing within a community. John L. Dart PLAY with Dad: Disney Fun (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Celebrate Walt Disney’s birthday by playing the Disney Scene It game, making some crafts and viewing The Princess and the Frog. St. Paul’s/Hollywood PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends Saturday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration! St. Andrews Regional PLAY: Club Lego Wonderland Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. Build your dream toy with our Legos! Main Library PLAY: Porkchop Productions presents Holly and the Secret Santa (all ages) Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Join Holly as she tries to unravel a holiday mystery and learns an important lesson along the way! This heartwarming tale is sure to warm even the frostiest of hearts! Mt. Pleasant Regional PLAY: Santa Claus Is Coming! (ages 1 – 6) Monday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Listen to The Night Before Christmas, and make an ornament for your tree. Turn to the center for a full list of December’s PLAY programs.
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DECEMBER 2010
Holiday Closings The Library
will be closed on December 24 - 27
for Christmas holidays, and on January 1 - 3 for New Year’s Day.
68 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-6930 www.ccpl.org
C h a r l e s t o n C o u n t y P u b l i c L i b r a r y
CCPL Calendar of Events
Come PLAY with us Check out CCPL’s new “PLAY” (Public Libraries and You) programs and activities scheduled during the evenings and Saturdays so the whole family can visit the library together.
About 100 PLAY events are being scheduled monthly to promote early literacy and create family fun.
Highlights of this month’s PLAY activities
John’s Island Regional PLAY: Stone Soup Puppet Show Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Children will love this puppet show version of the wonderful story about sharing within a community. John L. Dart PLAY with Dad: Disney Fun (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Celebrate Walt Disney’s birthday by playing the Disney Scene It game, making some crafts and viewing The Princess and the Frog. St. Paul’s/Hollywood PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends Saturday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration!
St. Andrews Regional PLAY: Club Lego Wonderland Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. Build your dream toy with our Legos! Main Library PLAY: Porkchop Productions presents Holly and the Secret Santa (all ages) Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Join Holly as she tries to unravel a holiday mystery and learns an important lesson along the way! This heartwarming tale is sure to warm even the frostiest of hearts! Mt. Pleasant Regional PLAY: Santa Claus Is Coming! (ages 1 – 6) Monday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Listen to The Night Before Christmas, and make an ornament for your tree.
Turn to the center for a full list of December’s PLAY programs.
CCPL Events are FREE and open to everyone!
Tuesday, December 7 After School Kids (ASK): Time Warp Trio (grades 1 – 5) Dorchester Road at 4:30 p.m. Join the Time Warp Trio in matching events to the correct time period. Participate in a relay race using historical objects, and make your own book for possible time warping.
Wednesday, December 8 The Music of John Lennon Main Library from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for a live musical performance by various artists.
Sunday, December 12 The 6th Annual V-Tones Holiday Ukulele Extravaganza Main Library from 3 – 5:30 p.m. Join us for a rollicking good time. Monday, December 13 Once Upon a Ballet presents The Nutcracker (ages 3 – 5) Mt. Pleasant at 10:30 a.m. Hear the story of The Nutcracker, and then help perform it. Tuesday, December 14 Craftivity: Holiday Ornaments (ages 11 and younger) West Ashley at 3 p.m. Celebrate the season with a one-of-a-kind ornament. Cuttin’ Up: December Holidays (grades 1 – 5) Dorchester Road at 4:30 p.m. Decorate holiday ornaments, and play Pass the Parcel and Santa Bingo.
Wednesday, December 15 Holiday Storytime (all ages) Folly Beach at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy all of your old favorite Christmas stories and some new ones too!
Around the World Craft Fair (ages 5 – 11) John L. Dart at 4 p.m. Join us as we travel the world to explore different cultures with crafts. Thursday, December 16 Gymboree at the Library (ages 1 – 5) Mt. Pleasant at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a sample Gymboree class! Holiday Jazz with Devone Gary (all ages) James Island at 10:30 a.m. Listen and dance to the music of the season with saxophonist Devone Gary!
Family and Kids
December 1 – 31 Early Literacy Station (all ages) - Main Library - John’s Island Visit our Early Literacy Station for a fun activity based on the S.C. Day-by-Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar. The theme for December is friends. Enter for a chance to win your very own Activity Calendar. A winner will be drawn on December 31st.
Disney Trivia (ages 5 and up) John L. Dart Stop by the service desk to answer a movie trivia question. Prizes awarded daily! Wednesday, December 1 Countdown 25! Countdown to Christmas (ages 5 – 11) John L. Dart at 1 p.m. Create a calendar for the entire family. Thursday, December 2 Christmas Craft Workshop Otranto Road at 10:30 a.m. Bring the kids for this holiday fun time, make a Christmas tree ornament, a Santa hat and a seasonal gift for that special someone! Fridays, December 3, 10, 17 and 31 Chopsticks (all ages) Main Library from 3 – 5 p.m. Express yourself with coloring and classical music in the children’s room.
Saturdays, December 4, 11 and 18 Silly Bands Saturdays (all ages) Main Library, all day Read a story or poem (or be read to), and get a silly band.
Mondays, December 6, 13 and 20 Mystery Mondays (all ages) Main Library, all day Calling all super sleuths! Stop by the children's room to read and solve the Monday mystery. If you can crack the case, you get a prize! Lunch Pails and Tales (all ages) Main Library at 12 p.m. Have a picnic at the library! Bring your lunch to enjoy as we share stories.
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Monday, December 20 Literacy Fit Camp (ages 5 – 11) John L. Dart at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy interactive music and movement at multiple literacy stations at the library.
Tuesday, December 28 Gingerbread Story and Craft (all ages) Cooper River Memorial at 2 p.m. Enjoy the story of the Gingerbread Boy, and make your own Gingerbread Boy to take home. Wednesday, December 29 Toast the New Year with a Cup of Tea (ages 6 and up) John L. Dart at 10:30 a.m. Join a children's writing circle to begin a journal of your dreams and plans for the future. Sample a variety of teas from around the world and welcome in the New Year with a toast. Family Game Day (all ages) Mt. Pleasant at 2 p.m. Join the fun of playing board games. Bring your own or try one of ours!
Kwanzaa Celebration (all ages) St. Andrews at 6 p.m. Celebrate Kwanzaa with Bob Smalls and the African Drum Circle. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a rich African tradition.
Friday, December 31 Get in the Game @ the Library John L. Dart, all day We have board games galore! Come in and test your skills. Book Explorers – Preschool Book Club (ages 3 – 6) John’s Island at 10:30 a.m. Each month the Book Explorers read a book and do activities to go along with the book. This is a fun way to build those Early Literacy Skills!
Classes and Lectures
Thursday, December 2 The Real Harry Potter: Magic and Witchcraft in Pre-modern Europe Main Library at 6:30 p.m. Belief in magic and witchcraft were commonplace in Renaissance-era Europe, with people frequently relying on spells and charms as they faced the hazards of everyday life. Join Dr. Jason Coy of the College of Charleston history department as he explores these phenomena and reveals the historical basis of the magical practices featured in the Harry Potter novels.
Mondays, December 6, 13 and 20 Knit and Stitch (adults/young adults) West Ashley at 6:30 p. m. Want to know more about knitting or share your knowledge? Then, bring your knitting supplies, and knit with friends. Tuesday, December 7 Resume and Cover Letter Editing Main Library from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Making a good first impression with a cover letter or resume can help you land your next job. Bring a completed resume and cover letter for review and a job advertisement of interest. Stancy Merwin and Kathy Kleibacker will be in the reference area to offer editing help of cover letters and resumes. Wednesday, December 8 Small Business Counseling (adults) Main Library from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get confidential counseling for your start-up idea or existing business from the Charleston Coastal chapter of SCORE. Saturday, December 11 Digital Scrapbooking (adults) St. Andrews from 2 – 3 p.m. Learn tips and tricks to create a digital scrapbook, and save all your memories! Monday, December 13 Beginning Fiction Writing Main Library from 6 – 8 p.m. Are you feeling inspired, but a bit intimidated by the blank page? If you need Literary guidance to deal with that overwhelming project, join the Beginning Fiction Meeting to help you free your imagination, explore the craft of storytelling and develop a network of writers. Each class is topic oriented, with discussion and exercises aimed to refine your skills and achieve your goals. Bring a pen and notebook and step your fiction writing up to the next level. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts and the Charleston County Public Library. For more information, call 805-6930. Grandparents Support Group Meeting (adults and children) Dorchester Road at 7 p.m. Finding yourself raising children a second time around? Want to share your experiences and draw from the experiences of others in the same situation? Join us for informal discussions of situations pertinent to you and your family.
Tuesday, December 14 Advanced Fiction Writing Main Library from 6:30 – 8 p.m. For all those closet novelists out there: bring your favorite pen and paper, your works-in-progress and your creativity. This recurring fiction workshop series, led by local author Jonathan Sanchez, shows new approaches to infuse your work with specifics, action and
sensory images. The two hours will be split with instruction and interactive exercises, questions and answers, and sharing of writing. Designed to help writers at all levels from beginning to professional, this workshop is a great chance to meet other writers with breakout critique groups encouraged. For more information, call 805-6930. Thursday, December 16 Phone Camera Amateur Photography Workshop (teens/adults) Dorchester Road at 6:30 p.m. Are you interested in taking better pictures on your camera phone? Bring your camera phone and learn how to produce fine art imaging. Composition, apps and sample photographs will be shared in this amateur photography workshop. Friday, December 17 Scrabble at the Library (adults) St. Andrews from 1 – 4 p.m. All skill levels welcome! No sign up necessary. Saturday, December 18 Dart after Dark: Poetry and Performance with Eclectic Perspectives (adults) John L. Dart at 6 p.m. Join the members of Eclectic Perspectives for an evening of poetry, spoken word and literature. A canned food donation for the homeless is appreciated.
Teens Wednesday, December 1 TeenSpot Half-Day Theater: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant St. Andrews at 3p.m. Drawn to the dark, unpredictable world of the Cirque du Freak, 16-year-old Darren decides to trade in his ordinary life for a chance to become an immortal vampire. As Darren explores his newfound powers and
faces unexpected enemies, he’ll find that his existence as a member of the undead is filled with more challenges, suspense and fun than he ever thought possible. Refreshments will be served. Rated PG-13; 109 minutes.
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Saturday, December 4 Book-in-a-Day Literary Showcase Dorchester Road at 3 p.m. Students from North Charleston High School will read excerpts from and discuss their participation in their first Book-in-a-Day Project. Titled Find Me Beyond Statistics Inside Teardrops, this project is a collaborative poetry book with author and spoken word artist, Kwame Alexander. Wednesday, December 8 Movie Time: A Christmas Story Otranto Road from 3:15 – 5 p.m. A young boy must convince his parents that a toy rifle is the only gift that will make Christmas worthwhile. This is an all-American family Christmas classic. Rated PG; 93 minutes. Thursday, December 9 Teen Advisory Board Meeting Otranto Road from 4 – 5 p.m. Young adults meet to share ideas on programs, services and materials to improve Young Adult Services.
Club Anime! John’s Island from 4 – 5:30 p.m. This will be the last weekday meeting of the year, so feel free to cosplay if you wish, and watch episodes of My Bride is a Mermaid.
Get Creative: Decorate a Votive Candle Holder Dorchester Road at 4:30 p.m. What a wonderful gift to say Happy Holidays! All materials and even a candle will be provided to create your decorated holder. Friday, December 10 Movie Fun: The Golden Compass John L. Dart at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. In a parallel universe where witches rule the skies and armored bears are the bravest warriors, young Lyra Belacqua journeys from her home among the scholars at Oxford to the far North to save her best friend. Starring Nicole Kidman, Eva Green, Daniel Craig. Rated PG-13; 113 minutes. Saturday, December 11 Teen Movie Time: A Christmas Carol Dorchester Road at 3 p.m. When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Starring Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. Rated PG; 98 minutes.
Monday, December 13 Game Time Otranto Road from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Join other teens for fun with Nintendo Wii and board games.
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Monday, December 13 (continued) Red Carpet Event: Eclipse Film Screening St. Andrews at 5 p.m. As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle, Bella is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward
and her friendship with werewolf Jacob. Refreshments will be served. Rated PG-13; 124 minutes. Saturday, December 18 Club Anime! John’s Island from 3 – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the end of 2010 with Japanese snacks! Gummies, Wasabi Peas and random Otaku goodies will be served. Choose from an assortment of titles previewed this year to watch.
Monday, December 20 Where in the World is Christmas? St. Andrews at 5 p.m. Join us for a Christmas scavenger hunt. Once Christmas is found, celebrate with your friends from the St. Andrews
TeenSpot. There will be one grand prize winner, but no one will walk away empty handed. Tuesday, December 21 TeenSpot Holiday Theater: The Last Airbender St. Andrews at 12 p.m. Follow the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations. Refreshments will be served. Rated PG; 103 minutes. Wednesday, December 22 TeenSpot Holiday Theater: Charlie St. Cloud St. Andrews at 5 p.m. As the caretaker of the cemetery where his brother Sam is buried, Charlie has lots of time to commune with the dead. Sam visits frequently to hang out with Charlie, but when Charlie meets a mysterious young woman, he must decide whether to move forward or remain trapped in the past. Refreshments will be served. Rated PG-13; 99 minutes.
Thursday, December 23 TeenSpot Holiday Theater: Winner of the B2F Vote – The Blind Side St. Andrews at 12 p.m. You voted; we listened. The winner of the Books to Film vote is The Blind Side. Homeless teen Michael Oher knows little about family and less about football until the Touhy family takes him in and gives him a loving home. And the Tuohys have found something just as life-changing: a beloved new son and brother. Refreshments served. Rated PG-13; 129 minutes. Tuesday, December 28 TeenSpot Holiday Theater: The Sorcerer's Apprentice St. Andrews at 12 p.m. Balthazar Blake is a modern-day sorcerer with his hands full defending Manhattan against dark forces. When a seemingly average kid shows hidden potential, Balthazar takes his reluctant recruit on a crash course in the art and science of magic to become the ultimate sorcerer's apprentice. Refreshments will be served. Rated PG; 109 minutes. Thursday, December 30 TeenSpot Holiday Theater: Prince of Persia St. Andrews at 5 p.m. It's a race against time when a rogue prince reluctantly teams up with a rival princess to safeguard a magical dagger that gives its possessor the power to reverse time and rule the world. Refreshments will be served. Rated PG-13; 116 minutes.
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December Movies Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Season’s Greetings Cinema (all ages) Main Library at 4 p.m. Join us for some of your favorite holiday movies!
Thursday, December 2 Movie Fun: The Search for Santa Paws Dorchester Road at 4:30 p.m. When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about. Rated G; 88 minutes. Saturday, December 4 Met Opera at the Library: Don Pasquale Main Library at 12:30 p.m. Anna Netrebko returns to the role that made her a Met star, with Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien and John Del Carlo. Conducted by James Levine. The auditorium will open at 11 a.m., and seats may be reserved. Run time: 4 hours. Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21 and 28 Cartoon Express (all ages) Main Library at 4 p.m. Watch some of your favorite cartoons in the children’s room.
Tuesday, December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Films Main Library at 1 p.m. Join us for a screening of Tora! Tora! Tora! at 1 p.m., followed by From Here to Eternity at 3:30 p.m.
Movie Fun: The Last Airbender John L. Dart at 4 p.m. Air, Water, Earth, Fire - four nations tied by destiny. When the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others, Aang discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara, a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka, to restore balance to their war-torn world. Rated PG; 103 minutes. Movie Fun: The Search for Santa Paws St. Andrews at 4 p.m. When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about. Rated G; 88 minutes. Film Movement: Jaffa (adults) Main Library at 6 p.m. In the heart of the Israeli city of Jaffa, Reuven's garage is a family-run business. The garage workers consist of Reuven's beautiful daughter Mali, his aggressive and distant son Meir, as well as the young Palestinian man, Toufik. As the relationships between them intensify, emotions begin to boil, resulting in an astonishing conclusion. This Israeli film is in Hebrew with English subtitles.
Saturday, December 11 Saturday Movie Matinee: A Christmas Carol (all ages) John’s Island at 2 p.m. When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Starring Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. Rated PG; 96 minutes. Sponsored by The UPS Store, Maybank Highway, John’s Island.
Monday, December 13 Anime @ the Library (ages 5 – 14) John L. Dart at 4 p.m. Celebrate Japanese culture, and watch the movie Pokémon 4Ever.
Tuesday, December 14 Movie Fun: Despicable Me St. Andrews at 4 p.m. Vying for the title of “World’s Greatest Villain”, Gru – along with his hilarious crew of mischievous minions – plots to pull off the craziest crime of the century: steal the moon! But when Gru enlists the help of three little girls, they see something in him nobody else has ever seen: the perfect dad. Rated PG; 95 minutes. Friday, December 17 Movie Fun: A Christmas Carol (all ages) John L. Dart at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Starring Jim Carrey. Rated PG; 98 minutes. Monday, December 20 Movie Fun: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe John L. Dart at 3 p.m. While playing hide-and-seek, four siblings discover the world of Narnia, a once peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts that has been turned into a world of eternal winter by the evil White Witch. Aided by the wise and magnificent lion Aslan, the children help to free Narnia of the Witch's glacial powers forever! Rated PG; 140 minutes.
Tuesday, December 21 Movie Fun: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian John L. Dart at 3 p.m. Continuing the adventure of The Lion, the Witch and
the Wardrobe with more magic and a brand-new hero, Prince Caspian joins the Pevensie siblings and the majestic Aslan to lead Narnians on a remarkable journey to restore peace and glory to their enchanted land. Rated PG; 174 minutes. Movie Fun: Toy Story 3 St. Andrews at 4 p.m. As Andy gets ready to leave for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang wonder if this is the end of the line. But, when a mix up lands them in the Sunnyside Day Care Center, they soon discover that a wild new adventure is just beginning! Rated G; 103 minutes.
Wednesday, December 22 Rise Up and Read (ages 5 – 11) John L. Dart at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a story and craft, and then watch the movie The Polar Express. Rated G; 99 minutes.
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Thursday, December 23 Movie Fun: How the Grinch Stole Christmas John L. Dart at 3 p.m. The Grinch has been an outcast all his life, but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart. Starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen and Jeffrey Tambor. Rated PG; 102 minutes.
Tuesday, December 28 Movie Fun: Alice in Wonderland John L. Dart at 3 p.m. In Tim Burton's bold adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic, 19-year-old Alice journeys through a whimsical
world where she experiences strange ordeals and encounters peculiar characters, including the vaporous Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and the sadistic Red Queen. Rated PG; 108 minutes. Movie Fun: The Karate Kid St. Andrews at 4 p.m. After moving to Beijing with his mother, Dre falls prey to a bully, so he takes lessons from martial arts master Mr. Han. While Mr. Han teaches Dre to defend himself, he also imparts some important life lessons. Rated PG; 140 minutes. Wednesday, December 29 Movie Fun: Lemony Snicket’s a Series of Unfortunate Events John L. Dart at 3 p.m. After Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire's parents perish in a terrible fire, they travel from guardian to guardian, but the worst guardian of all is their uncle, Count Olaf. Plotting to steal the children’s fortune, Olaf disguises himself and keeps popping up in the strangest places. Just when the Baudelaires think things are getting better, something unfortunate happens! Rated PG; 108 minutes.
Thursday, December 30 Movie Fun: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (all ages) Mt. Pleasant at 2 p.m. Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager. He’s just learned he’s the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon ever created. With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt and prevent a war amongst the gods that could destroy our world. Rated PG; 118 minutes. Movie Fun: How to Train Your Dragon John L. Dart at 3 p.m. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Rated PG; 98 minutes.
Friday, December 31 Movie Fun: Where the Wild Things Are John L. Dart at 3 p.m. Nine-year-old Max runs away from home and sails across the sea to become king of the land Where the Wild Things Are. King Max rules a wondrous realm of gigantic fuzzy
monsters--but being king may not be as carefree as it looks! Rated PG; 101 minutes.
Main Library Exhibit Dates: November 17-December 12 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston MUSC Exhibit Dates: December 20-January 7 Colbert Education Center and Library, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston Pre-modern Europe Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Main Library Auditorium Belief in magic and witchcraft were commonplace in Renaissance-era Europe, with people frequently relying on spells and charms as they faced the hazards of everyday life. Join Dr. Jason Coy of the College of Charleston history department as he explores these phenomena and reveals the historical basis of the magical practices featured in the Harry Potter novels.
Harry Potter, Alchemy and Modern Medicine Wednesday, December 15 at 12 p.m. MUSC Waring Historical Library, 175 Ashley Avenue Dr. Wayne Weart will explore the links between the alchemists of the past and the apothecary of yesterday and today, including a look at some of the signs, symbols and tools that have evolved over several centuries. Reservations required. Call 792-2289.
Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine, a traveling exhibition for libraries, was organized by the National Library of Medicine,
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. The tour is coordinated by the American Library Association.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
RENAISSANCE SCIENCE, MAGIC AND MEDICINE
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Dorchester Road Regional PLAY with Dad: Build Together (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Lowe’s comes to the library to help us build a project to take home. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caretaker to help make the craft. Space is limited; please call 552-6466 to register. PLAY: Silly Days (all ages) Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. Join in some slapstick and silly fun as we read and sing. PLAY: Slurp, Gulp, Yum! (all ages) Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. Find out how some story characters eat outrageously fun things. PLAY: Porkchop Productions presents Holly and the Secret Santa (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 3 p.m. Join Holly as she tries to unravel a holiday mystery and learns an important lesson along the way! This heartwarming tale is sure to warm even the frostiest of hearts! PLAY: Snow (all ages) Tuesday, December 28 at 6:30 p.m. Have some joyous times singing and playing with snow stories. Edisto PLAY Day: Animal Friends Saturday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Inspired by The Mitten by Jan Brett, have fun sewing a mitten to keep all the animal friends warm.
Cooper River Memorial PLAY: Farm Life (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a fun storytime about “Donkey, Donkey, old and gray.” PLAY: Mittens (all ages) Tuesday, December 7 at 5 p.m. Join us for a story and craft about “The Little Kittens.” PLAY with Dad: Daddy & Me (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Join us for a story, and create a My Dad mini book. PLAY: Naughty or Nice (all ages) Tuesday, December 14 at 5 p.m. Join us for a story and sing-along about the Twelve Days of Christmas. PLAY: It’s Christmas (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 2 p.m. Join us for a Christmas poem told from A to Z. PLAY: Winter (all ages) Tuesday, December 21 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a story and craft about a winter Christmas walk with a mouse and mole.
Guide to PLAYing with us PLAY: Check out these evening or weekend events for the whole family, including movies, music, crafts, games and storytimes. PLAY with Dad: Bring Dad, or whoever else would like to come, for these fun programs designed to give children special time with a parent or guardian. PLAY Day: Enjoy a variety of activities inspired by S.C. State Library’s South Carolina Day-by-Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar. Look for a special book and calendar display with handouts and fun activities that reinforce vital skills needed to read and write.
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PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration! PLAY with Dad: Storytime (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. Dads bring the kids in to hear stories, and make a special Holiday gift for mom!
Folly Beach PLAY: Movies at the Beach (all ages) Fridays, December 3, 10, 17 at 5 p.m. From book to screen, enjoy a fun story for everyone in the family. Showing Bear Snores On (12/3), The Snowy Day (12/10) and The Night Before Christmas (12/17). James Island PLAY: Family/Friends Game Night (ages 6 and younger) Thursday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. Bring a friend and play classic games at your library. Feel free to bring your favorite game too! PLAY Day: Animal Friends (ages 11 and younger) Saturday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Inspired by The Mitten by Jan Brett, have fun sewing a mitten to keep all the animal friends warm. PLAY: Sing-a-long Christmas Storytime (all ages) Thursday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. Hear stories based on popular Christmas songs and sing along! PLAY with Dad: Mickey's Christmas Carol (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. Bring your Dad (or another loved one), and munch on some popcorn as you watch Mickey's Christmas Carol. PLAY: Holiday Video Fun (all ages) Thursday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. Have some holiday fun with these Christmas stories on video: Morris's Disappearing Bag, The Polar Express and The Night Before Christmas. Not rated; 26 minutes. PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends (ages 11 and younger) Saturday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration! PLAY: New Year's Craft (ages 11 and younger) Thursday, December 30 at 5:30 p.m. Make some noisemakers to ring in the New Year! John L. Dart PLAY with Dad: Disney Fun (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Celebrate Walt Disney’s birthday by playing the Disney Scene It game, making some crafts and viewing The Princess and the Frog.
PLAY Day: Animal Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. Inspired by The Mitten by Jan Brett, have fun sewing a mitten to keep all the animal friends warm. PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration! John’s Island Regional PLAY: Stone Soup Puppet Show (all ages) Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Children will love this puppet show version of the wonderful story about sharing within a community. PLAY with Dad: Family Storytime (all ages) Saturdays, December 4, 11 and 18 at 11 a.m. Hey Dad, bring the kids in for buggy stories and crafts each Saturday in December. PLAY: Toy Story 3 (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. As Andy gets ready to leave for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang wonder if this is the end of the line. But, when a mix up lands them in the Sunnyside Day Care Center, they soon discover that a wild new adventure is just beginning! Rated G; 86 minutes. PLAY: Pajama Storytime (all ages) Thursdays, December 9, 16 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. Wear your PJs to the library, and share some great sleepy-time stories! Main Library PLAY: Games Galore (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Join us for games and good fun at the library. Come play some of your favorite games with your favorite person! PLAY: Get Up and Go Storytime (all ages) Tuesday, December 7 at 6 p.m. Join us for stories and songs that get you moving! PLAY: Superhero Saturday Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. Celebrate your inner superhero! Listen to superhero stories, play games, and make your own superhero crafts. PLAY: Out of this World Storytime (all ages) Tuesday, December 14 at 6 p.m. Join us for a storytime that will take you to infinity and beyond! PLAY: Holiday Crafts (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. ’Tis the season for holiday crafts at the library. Join us to create some fun decorations and gifts for your loved ones.
CCPL Events are FREE and open to everyone!
Main Library (continued) PLAY: Porkchop Productions presents Holly and the Secret Santa (all ages) Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Join Holly as she tries to unravel a holiday mystery and learns an important lesson along the way! This heartwarming tale is sure to warm even the frostiest of hearts! PLAY: Winter Wonderland Storytime (all ages) Tuesday, December 21 at 6 p.m. Join us for a snowy storytime! PLAY: Librarian Favorites Storytime (all ages) Tuesday, December 28 at 6 p.m. Join us for a storytime filled with our favorite stories and songs. McClellanville PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 10 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration. PLAY Day: Animal Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 10 a.m. Inspired by The Mitten by Jan Brett, have fun sewing a mitten to keep all the animal friends warm. PLAY: Mickey’s Christmas Carol (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m. See Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and more of your favorite characters in this charming adaptation of a classic holiday tale. Mt. Pleasant Regional PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration.
PLAY: Family Game Night (all ages) Monday, December 6 at 6 p.m. Challenge your family and friends in Scrabble and more. PLAY with Dad: Play the Wii (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of Wii fun!
PLAY: Winter Is Coming (ages 1 – 6) Monday, December 13 at 6 p.m. Listen to snowy stories, and make a snowman craft. PLAY: Porkchop Productions presents Holly and the Secret Santa (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. Join Holly as she tries to unravel a holiday mystery and learns an important lesson along the way! This heartwarming tale is sure to warm even the frostiest of hearts!
PLAY with Dad: STAR Therapy Dog (ages 6 – 11) Saturday, December 18 at 2 p.m. Read to a therapy dog who loves to hear a good story. PLAY: Santa Claus Is Coming! (ages 1 – 6) Monday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Listen to The Night Before Christmas, and make an ornament for your tree. Otranto Road Regional PLAY with Dad: On the Move! (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 12 p.m. Do you love things that travel? Then join us for stories about trains, planes and automobiles! PLAY: If You Give a Kid a Cookie (all ages) Thursday, December 9 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the season by decorating some yummy sugar cookies and listening to a holiday story. Registration requested. Please contact the Children’s Department at 843-572-4094. PLAY: Celebrate the Joyous Season (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 12 p.m. Join us for a holiday program to hear holiday stories, sing songs and have a merry ‘ole good time! PLAY: Joyous Times Holiday Song Circle (all ages) Tuesday, December 14 at 6 p.m. Enjoy holiday glee as we celebrate the season with music, songs and friends. Bring an instrument, a song or just come to kick back and listen. PLAY: Baby, It’s Cold Outside! (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 12 p.m. Cozy up to stories about snowflakes, sledding and all things winter. PLAY: The Santa Clause 3 (all ages) Tuesday, December 21 at 6 p.m. While Scott Calvin (aka St. Nick) juggles his extended family, he must keep Jack Frost from finding the North Pole. Rated G; 97 minutes. PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends (all ages) Thursday, December 30 at 6 p.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration.
“We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
- George Bernard Shaw
CCPL Calendar of Events
Poe/Sullivan’s Island PLAY: Arts and Crafts with Grace Dunbar (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Bring your family and friends to create Christmas decorations. PLAY with Dad: Learn about Therapy Dogs (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. Read to a therapy dog who loves to hear a good story. PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration.
St. Andrews Regional PLAY: Cereal Jewelry Thursday, December 2 at 6 p.m. Have fun making your own edible wrist band.
PLAY with Dad: Home for the Holidays (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Gather round for holiday songs, stories and fun! Get crafty and make a gift box for that special someone! PLAY: Frosty the Snowman Thursday, December 9 at 6 p.m. Wish for some snow by building a snowman. PLAY: Club Lego Wonderland Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. Build your dream toy with our Legos! PLAY: Rockin’ Reindeer Thursday, December 16 at 6 p.m. Which reindeer do you like best? Join us for a fun reindeer craft. PLAY: A Christmas Carol (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Starring Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. Rated PG; 98 minutes. PLAY: Paper Plate Clock Thursday, December 30 at 6 p.m. Countdown to the new year with your very own clock. St. Paul’s/Hollywood PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends Saturday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration!
PLAY with Dad Storytime (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. Dads bring the kids in to hear stories, and make a special Holi-day gift for mom! PLAY Day: Animal Friends Saturday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. Inspired by The Mitten by Jan Brett, have fun sewing a mitten to keep all the animal friends warm. Village PLAY with Dad: Holiday Stories (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 9:30 a.m. Bring Dad and the entire family to listen to holiday stories and activities. PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 10 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration. PLAY Day: Animal Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m. Inspired by The Mitten by Jan Brett, have fun sewing a mitten to keep all the animal friends warm. West Ashley PLAY: Game On! Family Game Night (all ages) Thursdays, December 2, 9 and 16 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for a night of board games and family fun. PLAY: Parachute Party (all ages) Saturday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, games and fun with a parachute. PLAY: Pajama Time Storytime (ages 6 and younger with a caregiver) Mondays, December 6, 13 and 20 at 6 p.m. Bring your teddy bear or other snuggly friend. Pajamas are op-tional! PLAY with Dad: Legos (all ages) Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Bring your Legos, and create with us! PLAY Day: Gingerbread Friends (all ages) Saturday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. Create a garland of gingerbread people for a holiday home decoration.
CCPL Calendar of Events
File Storage and Organization Saturday, December 11 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 4. 805-6885.
Thursday, December 30 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 23. 805-6885.
Internet Basics Friday, December 3 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins November 27. 805-6885.
*Thursday, December 16 from 10 – 11 a.m. St. Andrews. For more information, 766-2546. Thursday, December 9 from 1 – 2 p.m. Dorchester Road. Registration starts December 2. 552-6466.
Saturday, December 18 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 11. 805-6885. Tuesday, December 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. John’s Island. Registration starts December 7. 559-1945.
Internet: Beyond the Basics Friday, December 10 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 3. 805-6885. Keyboard Basics Tuesday, December 14 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. John’s Island. Registration starts November 30. 559-1945.
PowerPoint 2007 Basics Wednesday, December 8 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 1. 805-6885.
PowerPoint 2007: Beyond the Basics Wednesday, December 15 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 8. 805-6885. Publisher 2007 Basics Tuesday, December 7 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins November 30. 805-6885.
Publisher 2007: Beyond the Basics Tuesday, December 14 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 7. 805-6885.
Using the Mouse and Keyboard Thursday, December 9 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 2. 805-6885.
Computer Classes Access 2007 Basics Tuesday, December 21 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 14. 805-6885.
Access 2007: Beyond the Basics Tuesday, December 28 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 21. 805-6885. Computers Basics Thursday, December 2 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins November 24. 805-6885.
Tuesday, December 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. John’s Island. Registration starts November 23. 559-1945.
Tuesday, December 7 from 1 – 2 p.m. Dorchester Road. Registration starts November 30. 552-6466. Digital Photo Basics Wednesday, December 22 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 15. 805-6885. Digital Photos: Beyond the Basics Wednesday, December 29 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 22. 805-6885. E-mail Basics *Thursday, December 2 from 10 – 11 a.m. St. Andrews. For more information, 766-2546. Wednesday, December 8 from 1 – 2 p.m. Dorchester Road. Registration starts December 1. 552-6466.
Friday, December 17 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 10. 805-6885.
Excel 2007 Basics Monday, December 6 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins November 29. 805-6885.
Tuesday, December 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 14. 805-6885.
Excel 2007: Beyond the Basics Monday, December 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 6. 805-6885.
Tuesday, December 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 21. 805-6885.
CCPL Calendar of Events
Word 2007: Tables and Forms Thursday, December 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 23. 805-6885. Working with Windows Saturday, December 4 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins November 27. 805-6885.
Thursday, December 16 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 9. 805-6885.
* This project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum
and Library Services administered by the SC State Library.
Word 2007 Basics Thursday, December 2 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins November 24. 805-6885.
Tuesday, December 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins November 30. 805-6885.
Word 2007: Beyond the Basics Thursday, December 9 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 2. 805-6885.
Tuesday, December 14 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 7. 805-6885.
Word 2007: Resume Tips and Tools Thursday, December 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 9. 805-6885. Word 2007: Mail Merge Magic Monday, December 20 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Technology Learning Center. Main Library Registration begins December 13. 805-6885.
December Exhibits
November 17 – December 12 Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine Exhibit Main Library This traveling exhibit explores Harry Potter's world, its roots in Renaissance science and the ethical questions that affected not only the wizards of Harry Potter, but also some of the
great Renaissance thinkers. CCPL was selected as one of only 12 libraries in the nation to host the display, which was organized by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health with the tour coordinated by the American Library Association. December 16 – January 31 Saul Alexander Gallery Exhibit Main Library Addelle Sanders will display her artwork in the Saul Alexander Gallery. Sanders is renowned for brilliant and audacious fiber artworks created from textiles such as fabric, yarns and various natural and synthetic fibers that are used to create extraordinary pieces.
December 1 – 31 Carolina Reindeer Craft Display John’s Island Using the branch of a palm frond, a color scheme, a pair of eyes, a nose, a little paint and other items of fancy and imagination, craftsman Robert Noe brings his unique reindeer creations to life. December 1 – 31 Quilt Display John’s Island Louetta Davis will display her quilt, Louetta’s Heritage. She has taken her family tree, the Bennett Family Tree, and designed a beautifully personalized quilt. Davis is a member of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach’s “Quilting Lives” group. December 1 – 31 Jewelry Display John’s Island John's Island resident Margaret Covington will display her bead jewelry designs throughout December.
CCPL Calendar of Events * Registration required.
Storytimes WEE READS * (ages 0-24 months with caregiver)Designed to introduce babies to books and language with finger plays, rhymes, music and toy sharing to enhance pre-reading skills. Dorchester Road Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 29 at 11 a.m. John’s Island Mondays, December 6, 13, 20 at 10:30 a.m. Main Library Wednesdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. Mt. Pleasant Thursday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m. Otranto Road Mondays, December 6, 13, 20 at 10:30 a.m. St. Andrews Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. West Ashley Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m.
TIME FOR TWOS * (ages 24-36 months with caregiver) Toddlers enjoy picture books, flannel board fun, sing-a-longs, poetry and simple activities to encourage language skills. Cooper River Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16, 30 at 10:30 a.m. Dorchester Road Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 29 at 10:30 a.m. John’s Island Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Main Library Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Mt. Pleasant Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15 at 10:30 a.m. Otranto Road Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Poe/Sullivan’s Island Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. St. Andrews Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11:30 a.m. West Ashley Wednesdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL (ages 3-5 years with caregiver) These interactive activities expose children to books, stories, poetry, music and crafts ideal for reinforcing early literacy skills. Cooper River Tuesday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. Dart Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. Dorchester Road Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 28 at 11 a.m. James Island Thursdays, December 2, 9, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. John’s Island Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. *Main Library Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. *Mt. Pleasant Tuesdays, December 7, 14 at 11:30 a.m. Otranto Road Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. Poe/Sullivan’s Island Thursdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:15 a.m. St. Andrews Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11:30 a.m. *West Ashley Thursdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m.
FAMILY STORIES *Mt. Pleasant (ages 2 – 5) Wednesdays, December 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
NOTE: See more Family Storytimes in the special PLAY event listing.
We’ve added many more children’s programs! Did you notice?
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December 3 & 4, 2010 Friday 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Branch 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd.,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Author Appearances
Wednesday, December 1 Author Event and Book Signing: Ken Burger Main Library at 6:30 p.m. Author Ken Burger will discuss and sign his new novel Sister Santee, the story of South Carolina in the midst
of self-imposed and natural disasters. Burger exposes the Santee-Cooper region’s haunted history through infamously flawed characters and thrilling events. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Saturday, December 4 Author Event and Book Signing: McKendree “Mike” Long (adults) John’s Island at 11 a.m. Join us for a morning with South Carolina author McKendree
“Mike” Long as he discusses and signs his novel No Good Like It Is, an epic tale of the adventures and misadventures of two soldiers during and after the Civil War. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing by the author.
Wednesday, December 15 Meet Children’s Book Author Bill Sirmon Main Library at 3:30 p.m.Join us to discover mysteries and adventures on Litchfield Beach! Bill Sirmon will read his book,
Tales from Litchfield Beach, and answer questions about being an author!
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Tuesday, December 7 Not Fiction Book Discussion Main Library at 6:30 p.m. My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor Wednesday, December 8 Great Books Discussion Main Library at 6:30 p.m. Benito Cereno by Herman Melville. Thursday, December 16 Not Fiction Book Discussion (adults) West Ashley at 11 a.m. My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor Book Discussion @ Otranto (adults) Otranto Road at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite Christmas novels to discuss. Saturday, December 18 Beach Lovers Book Club (adults) Poe/Sullivan’s Island at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite Christmas novels to discuss. Tuesday, December 21 Sea Islands Book Club (adults) John’s Island at 2 p.m. Black Wind by Clive and Dirk Cussler
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