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    May 

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    Trivia Tuesdays (all ages)
    Tuesday, May 21
    John L. Dart Library

    Stop by the Service Desk to answer a trivia question, and win a prize.


    Susie Eades Book Club
    Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    St. Andrews Regional Library

    I Am Forbidden by Anouk Markovits


    Sea Islands Book Club (adults)
    Tuesday, May 21, 2:00 PM
    John's Island Regional Library

    Discuss the novel Nightwoods by Charles Frazier. Before the children, Luce was content with living in the rich Appalachian landscape, apart from the small community around her. But, everything changed when the children come, and she finds her solitary life cracked open difficult, hopeful and dangerous ways. Copies of the book available at the Reference Desk for check out.


    After School Cool: Master Gardener Youth Committee (ages 11 and under)
    Tuesday, May 21, 4:00 PM
    St. Andrews Regional Library

    Join the Clemson Tri-County Master Gardeners as they teach kids how to build a fairy garden.


    Shout It Out Loud Poetry Contest Award Ceremony (grades 3 - 12)
    Tuesday, May 21, 4:30 PM
    Dorchester Road Regional Library

    Join us in recognizing the accomplishments of our poetry contest winners. Contact Dorchester Children's Services at 843-552-6466 for more information.


    Teen Movie Time: The Hobbit, an Unexpected Journey (grades 6-12)
    Tuesday, May 21, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    John's Island Regional Library

    This epic is the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. The adventure follows the journey Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Rated PG-13; 169 minutes.


    Do-It-Yourself Business Research (adults)
    Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Main Library
    Learn how to use the Business Center's online library to build mailing lists, learn about your competition and find customized demographic reports for your grant writing or marketing needs. CCPL's business librarian explains how this valuable business research can be done from your home or workplace. 

    Activity Zone (grades K-5)
    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31
    James Island Library

    Enjoy puzzles, mazes and coloring activities.


    Teen Guessing Game (grades 6-12)
    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31
    James Island Library

    Guess how many pieces of candy are in the jar and the candy-filled prize is yours.


    Art Display
    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31
    John's Island Regional Library

    St. John's High School student artwork will be on display.


    Saul Alexander Gallery Exhibit
    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31
    Main Library

    Carolyn TerPoorten's exhibit is inspired by the homeless community in Charleston. She explains, "I painted the guests on location, in oil, while they talked to me. Yes, they loved being painted and to have someone hear their stories. Something deep in the human psyche depends on the presence of kindness; something instinctive in us expects it. Once we taste kindness, we are able to trust and open ourselves."


    Early Literacy Station (all ages)
    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31
    Main Library

    Visit our Early Literacy Station for a fun activity based on the S.C. Day-by-Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar. The theme for May is animals.


    Early Literacy Station (all ages)
    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31
    St. Andrews Regional Library
    Visit our Early Literacy Station for a fun activity based on the S.C. Day-by-Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar. The theme for May is animals.

    Guess That Sign
    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31
    St. Andrews Regional Library

    Can you guess the meaning of the mysterious sign? Guess correctly, and win a treat.