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April Monday, April 1 - Tuesday, April 30
Spring Break Movie: Finding Nemo
Marlin,
an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission in the
depths of the Great Barrier Reef when his beloved son, Nemo, gets scooped up by
a diver. With his unforgettable friend Dory by his side, Marlin encounters an
ocean full of memorable comedic characters on his journey to find Nemo. Rated
G;104 minutes.
Teen Movie: Cars 2 (all ages)
Star
racecar, Lightning McQueen, and the incomparable tow truck, Mater, take their
friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the
first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. Rated G; 113
minutes.
St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents: Perks of Being a Wallflower (ages 13-17)
An
introverted freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to
the real world. Rated PG-13; 102 minutes. Refreshments provided.
Knit and Stitch (adults and young adults)
Want to know more about knitting or
share your knowledge? Meet and exchange ideas with other crafters. All skill
levels welcome.
Knit and Stitch (adults and young adults)
Want to know more about knitting or
share your knowledge? Meet and exchange ideas with other crafters. All skill
levels welcome.
Zumba (adults) Enjoy
a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
Spring Break Movie: Ratatouille (all ages) With
dreams of becoming a chef, a culinary genius in the form of a rat makes an
unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant. Rated G;
111 minutes.
Stanley Kubrick Film Fest: The Killing (adults)
Auditorium
Ex-cons plan and execute a daring
racetrack robbery. Featuring sharp dialogue and thrilling camerawork, Kubrick’s
sense of irony shines through the characters and their surroundings in this
critically acclaimed film noir. Starring
Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince
Edwards. Not Rated; 83 minutes.
After School Cool: Weird Science
Enjoy wacky hands-on science demonstrations
with gases.
Group Manga Creating Session (ages 12-19) Create
original Manga with a group. Each person will draw a panel and contribute text
for a unique graphic novel.
PLAY: The Secret Life of Beatrix Potter (all ages) The
tale of Peter Rabbit is not the only famous story by Ms. Potter. Did you know
she was an expert on mushrooms and sheep? Learn more about this amazing woman
of science.
Not Fiction Book Discussion Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and
Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by
Katherine Boo.
Trivia Tuesdays (all ages)
Stop by the Service Department to
answer a trivia question, and win a prize.
Spring Break Movie: Toy Story (all ages)
Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll, is
threatened and jealous when a new space ranger action figure named Buzz
Lightyear ousts him as top toy in Andy's room, and they become trapped at a toy-torturing neighbor’s house. To escape,
they must work together. Rated G; 81 minutes.
Mt. Pleasant Reel Club-A book/movie discussion group (adults)
Read the
book, watch the movie and then participate in a lively discussion.
Book: The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
Movie: The English Patient starring Ralph
Fiennes, Juliette Binoche and Kristin Scott Thomas
During World War II, a
mysterious stranger is rescued from a fiery plane crash. The American allies
care for him and the dangerous secrets from his past come to light. Rated R;162
minutes.
Wacky Wednesday Word Find (ages 11 and younger)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles, and win a prize.
Game On (ages 10-18) Enjoy
a fun-filled afternoon of gaming. Choose from board games or interactive video
games.
Teen Word Play (grades 6-12) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can, using only the letters in a given
phrase. Prizes awarded.
Word Play (grades 1-5) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can by using only the letters in a
given phrase. Prizes awarded.
Zumba (adults)
Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
Spring Break Movie Marathon (grades 6-12)
Auditorium
Enjoy awesome movies and prevent spring break boredom.
- 11a.m. The Hobbit.
Rated PG-13; 169 minutes.
- 2:30
p.m. Pitch Perfect. Rated PG-13; 112 minutes.
Spring Break Movie: The Lion King (all ages)
Simba begins life as an honored
prince, the son of powerful King Mufasa. The cub's happy childhood becomes
tragic when his evil uncle murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the
kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically bumbling pair of
Pumbaa, a warthog, and Timon, a meerkat. Simba enjoys a carefree jungle life
until he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to reclaim
his rightful throne. Rated G; 87 minutes.
YA Movie Time: Madagascar
Auditorium
Four spoiled animals from New York's
Central Park Zoo escape with the help of four penguins and end up in Madagascar
among a bunch of merry lemurs. Rated PG; 90 minutes.
Afterschool Activity Zone
Enjoy
puzzles, mazes and coloring activities.
Movie Madness: Frankenweenie (all ages)
After unexpectedly losing his dog,
young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to
life. Although he tries to hide his home-sewn creation, the entire town learns
about his experiment when the dog escapes. Rated PG; 87 minutes
Film Movement Thursday: Foreign Letters (adults)
Auditorium
Set in the pre-email era of the
1980s, 12-year-old Ellie recently arrived to the U.S. from Israel and anxiously
awaits letters from her best friend back home. Suffering from homesickness,
language difficulties and rejection at school, life brightens when she meets
Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. Foreign
Letters is a bittersweet coming-of-age film about poverty, prejudice, shame
and the healing power of friendship. In English, Hebrew and Vietnamese with
English subtitles. Directed by Ela Their. Not Rated; 99 minutes.
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Come learn to play American Mah
Jong. No experience necessary.
Knitting and Crocheting Group (adults) Meet
and exchange ideas with other crafters. Bring projects to share with friends.
Beginners welcome.
Spring Break Movie: Monsters, Inc. (all ages) Monsters
generate their city's power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid
of contamination from children. When a child enters Monstropolis, top scarer
Sulley finds his world disrupted. Rated G; 92 minutes.
PLAY: Movies at the Beach - Babe, the Gallant Pig
Farmer
Hoggett wins a runt piglet at a local fair. The piglet, who decides to call
himself Babe, befriends and learns about all the other creatures on the farm.
He becomes special friends with a sheepdog named Fly. With Fly's help and Farmer
Hoggett's intuition, Babe embarks on a career in sheepherding with some
surprising and spectacular results. Rated G, 94 minutes.
Jr. Word Seekers (grades 6-12)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles for a prize.
Weekend Word Scramble (ages 5-11)
Challenge yourself to unscramble 10
words, based on a weekly theme, for a prize.
PLAY: National Poetry Month (all ages)
Choose a
poem to read aloud to our librarians at the Children's Department, or have them
read the poem to you.
PLAY with Dad: Rainstick Craft (ages 8 and under)
Create a
fun musical craft.
PLAY: Flower Leis
Make your own flower lei.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs (all ages)
Make a furry friend, and read a book
to your new pal. Certified therapy dogs and their handlers love a good story.
PLAY Day with Dad: Salute to the Military A
video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but
his quest brings chaos to the arcade where he lives. Rated PG; 101 minutes.
PLAY: Saturday Cinema: Wreck-It Ralph (all ages)
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his
dream, but his quest brings chaos to the arcade where he lives. Rated PG; 101
minutes.
PLAY: Rainstick (all ages)
Make a ceremonial
rainstick.
Family Fun and Games (all ages)
Bring the family to the library to
play Wii games and more.
PLAY: Club Lego (ages 11 and younger) Create a Lego masterpiece while listening to cool
music. Bring your own Legos from home or use ours.
PLAY: Discovery Room (ages 5-11)
Visit
the Discovery Room, where you'll have hands-on fun with activities that explore
life science, earth science and physical science.
PLAY: Family Movie Matinee - Wreck-It Ralph A
video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but
his quest brings chaos to the arcade where he lives. Rated PG; 108 minutes.
Downton Abbey Marathon (ages 16 and up)
Enjoy
season two of the Downton Abbey marathon
starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith.
Children's Movie: Wreck It Ralph (all ages)
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to
fulfill his dream, but his quest brings chaos to the arcade where he lives.
Rated PG; 108 minutes.
Lets Scrap (ages 6-11)
Bring your favorite pictures of
family and friends to turn into a memorable masterpiece.
Monday Book Discussion (adults)
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. Three sisters named for
Shakespeare characters reluctantly return home to care for their ailing mother.
Game Time (teens)
Auditorium
Come show off your gaming skills
with Nintendo Wii and assorted board games.
Movie Monday (grades 6-12) Monday, April 8, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Main Library
Teen Lounge
Got the Monday Blues? Enjoy a
different movie every week in the Teen Lounge.
St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater Presents: Bourne Legacy (ages 13-17)
The Bourne
series introduces a new hero whose
life-or-death stakes are triggered by the events of the first three films. Starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz,
Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Albert Finney. Rated PG-13; 135 minutes. Refreshments provided.
Great Decisions: Humanitarian Intervention and U.S. Policy (adults) Attend the fifth meeting of the Great Decisions
series and discuss Humanitarian Intervention and U.S. Policy. For information,
contact the Reference Desk at 843-849-6161 or MtpReference@ccpl.org.
Knit and Stitch (adults and young adults)
Want to know more about knitting or
share your knowledge? Meet and exchange ideas with other crafters. All skill
levels welcome.
Mystery Mondays (all ages) Calling
all super sleuths, stop in the Children's Room to read and solve the Monday
mystery. If you can crack the case, you get a prize.
Trivia Tuesdays (all ages) Stop
by the Service Department to answer a trivia question, and win a prize.
Homework Helpers
Need homework help? Students in
first through fifth grades can visit the Children’s Room after school on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from College of
Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first serve.
Research-based projects are not included.
Passport to the World: Australia (all ages)
G'day mate. Enjoy a literary trip
to the land down under.
Afternoon Cafe (grades 6-12)
Play a variety of board games,
including Monopoly, Clue, Connect Four, Jenga, Sorry, Uno, chess and checkers.
Refreshments provided.
Altoid Tin Crafts (grades 6-12)
Repurpose
and decorate an Altoid tin in celebration of Earth Day.
Short Film Tuesdays (all ages) Enjoy
a variety of short films that encourage children's imagination and problem
solving skills. A thought-provoking discussion will follow.
Wacky Wednesday Word Find (ages 11 and younger)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles, and win a prize.
Small Business Counseling with SCORE (adults)
Free, confidential counseling for
your start-up idea or existing business from members of the Charleston Coastal
Chapter of SCORE in the second floor Reference area.
Resume and Cover Letter Editing Help
Reference Area
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. Cornelia Carrier
provides one-on-one editing help in the Reference Area.
Homework Helpers Need
homework help? Students in first through fifth grades can visit the Children's
Room after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from
College of Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first
serve. Research-based projects are not included.
Wii Wednesdays (all ages)
Calling all gamers to come show off
your skills.
Game On (ages 10-18) Enjoy
a fun-filled afternoon of gaming. Choose from board games or interactive video
games.
Teen Word Play (grades 6-12) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can, using only the letters in a given
phrase. Prizes awarded.
Word Play (grades 1-5) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can by using only the letters in a
given phrase. Prizes awarded.
Zumba (adults)
Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
Charleston's Black Musicians in the Civil War
Second Floor Classroom
When South Carolina mobilized for
war in 1861, troops included dozens of black musicians attached to the
Charleston militia. As Confederate veterans after the war, they started their
own bands and paved the way for the advent of jazz a generation later. Join
Charleston Archives Manager Dr. Nic Butler for an illustrated description of
their activities.
Great Books Discussion: Anthology of Crime-related literature
Meeting Room B
Review works by Langston Hughes, Flannery
O'Connor, David Wagoner and Martin Luther King Jr. in this discussion of
crime-related literature from history.
Afterschool Adventures: Poetry Party (ages 6-11)
Join us for poems, games and crafts
celebrating Poetry month.
Thursday Teen Cafe (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Grab an after-school snack, and play board and
video games in the Teen Lounge.
Afterschool Activity Zone
Enjoy
puzzles, mazes and coloring activities.
Teen Book Club: Just Book It
Conference Room
Bring a book you’re reading, and share with your
fellow book club members.
Movie Madness: The Odd Life of Timothy Green (all ages)
A childless couple buries a box in
their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is
born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Rated PG; 105 minutes.
Club Anime (ages 12-19)
Enjoy another round of Anime jeopardy. The winning team will
receive a special prize. Rurouni Kenshin:
New Kyoto Arc will be shown after the game.
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Come learn to play American Mah
Jong. No experience necessary.
Family Story Time and Game Night (all ages)
Bring the whole family for board
games, and listen to stories while you play.
Party 4 a Purpose Thursday, April 11, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Visit
Mad River to support the Charleston Friends of the Library. A $5 donation at
the door gets you a free drink and items from a discounted food menu. Proceeds
from the door benefit the Friends of the Library. Silent auction items
available.
Drop Everything and Read Day (D.E.A.R.) Drop
in and read one of Beverly Cleary's stories to receive a token as we celebrate
National D.E.A.R. Day with a special celebration designed to remind families
about the importance of reading together every day.
PLAY: Movies at the Beach - An American Tail While immigrating to the United States, a young
Russian mouse is separated from his family and must search for them while
trying to survive in a new country. Rated G; 80 minutes.
Fact Finder Fridays (all ages)
Test your knowledge of the library
and win a prize.
Jr. Word Seekers (grades 6-12)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles for a prize.
Weekend Word Scramble (ages 5-11)
Challenge yourself to unscramble 10
words, based on a weekly theme, for a prize.
Pursuit of Happiness Day (all ages)
Visit the
happiness board in the Children's Department, and write or draw about what
makes you happy. Your contributions will be displayed throughout April.
PLAY: Saturday Movies: Wreck-It Ralph (all ages) A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his
dream, but his quest brings chaos to the arcade where he lives. Rated PG, 101
minutes.
PLAY: Movie Fun - The Emperor's New Groove (all ages)
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
Make a
furry friend, and read a book with your new pal. Certified therapy dogs and
their handlers love a good story.
PLAY: Springtime Mobile (ages 4-8)
Come make a spring-inspired mobile.
PLAY Day: Laughter Day
Enjoy
funny jokes and laugh.
Family Fun and Games (all ages)
Bring the family to the library to
play Wii games and more.
PLAY: Paper Flower Hat (all ages)
Make a
paper flower hat to celebrate the arrival of spring.
PLAY: Ms. Gracie's Arts and Crafts Hour Join
Ms. Gracie for an hour of making springtime crafts.
PLAY: Poetry Pizzazz (ages 11 and younger)
Celebrate
National Poetry Month with lyrical limericks and a cool craft.
Met Opera: Parsifal by Wagner Enjoy
François Girard's new vision for Wagner's final masterpiece about a naïve man
who makes his way into the world and joins the search for the Holy Grail.
Starring Jonas Kaufmann as Parsifal, Katarina Dalayman as the mysterious
Kundry, Peter Mattei as the ailing Amfortas, Evgeny Nikitin as the wicked
Klingsor and Rene Pape as the noble knight Gurnemanz. Conducted by Daniele
Gatti. Approximate running time: 5 hours 40 minutes.
PLAY: Family Movie Matinee - American Tail
While immigrating to the United
States, a young Russian mouse is separated from his family and must search for
them while trying to survive in a new country. Rated G; 80 minutes.
PLAY: Reading is the Name of the Game (all ages) Enjoy board games, cards, Legos and
puzzles with the whole family.
Downton Abbey Marathon (ages 16 and up)
Enjoy
season two of the Downton Abbey marathon
starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith.
PLAY: Legos (all ages)
We supply the Legos and Duplo blocks, and you create the masterpiece.
Saturday Movie: Cirque du Soleil - Worlds Away (all ages)
A young woman is entranced by a circus aerialist. After
falling into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil and being separated, they
travel through different tent worlds trying to find each other. Starring Eric
Linz, Dallas Barnett and Lutz Halbhubner. Directed by Andrew Adamson teams and
produced by James Cameron. Rated PG: 91 minutes. Sponsor: The UPS Store, 3575
Maybank Hwy, John’s Island.
Writing Critique Group (ages 16 and up)
Library
Conference Room
Open to all writers.
For information, contact the Reference Desk at 843-849-6161 or
MtpReference@ccpl.org.
National Library Week
Enjoy trivia questions for all ages.
Mystery Mondays (all ages) Calling
all super sleuths, stop in the Children's Room to read and solve the Monday
mystery. If you can crack the case, you get a prize.
Underground Artists' Club (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Meet and create with other teen artists and
special guests. Drawing supplies provided.
Mind Bending Monday Maze (grades 6-12)
Challenge yourself to complete an
intricate maze. How twisted can it be? Prizes will be awarded.
Let's Scrap (ages 6-11)
Bring your favorite pictures of
family and friends to turn into a memorable masterpiece.
Movie Monday (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Got the Monday Blues? Enjoy a
different movie every week in the Teen Lounge.
St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Present: Now Is Good (ages 13-17) A girl dying of leukemia compiles a list of things
she'd like to do before passing away. Topping the list is her desire to lose
her virginity. Rated PG-13; 103 minutes. Refreshments provided.
Family Storytime (all ages)
Bring the
family and listen to favorite children's stories.
Zumba (adults)
Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
Great Decisions: Iran and the U.S.: Three Decades of Futility (adults)
Attend the
sixth meeting of the Great Decisions series and discuss Iran and the U.S.:
Three Decades of Futility. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at
843-849-6161 or MtpReference@ccpl.org.
Knit and Stitch (adults and young adults)
Want to know more about knitting or
share your knowledge? Meet and exchange ideas with other crafters. All skill
levels welcome.
Teens Love Their Library (grades 6-12)
In
celebration of National Library Week, write one or two sentences about why your
library matters to you, and receive a treat.
Trivia Tuesdays (all ages)
Stop by the Service Department to
answer a trivia question, and win a prize.
Preschool Special: Annual Puppet Show - From the Ground Up Enjoy puppet shows based on your favorite stories about getting muddy
and growing vegetables.
Susie Eades Book Club (adults)
River of Smoke by Amitav Ghosh
Sea Islands Book Club (adults)
Discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Le Cirque des Rêves arrives
without warning and only opens at night. Behind the scenes of the circus, a
fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and
Marco. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left
standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into
love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences and leaving the
lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.
Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk while supplies last.
Homework Helpers Need
homework help? Students in first through fifth grades can visit the Children's
Room after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from
College of Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first
serve. Research-based projects are not included.
Bookworms Book Club (ages 8-11 with adult) Discuss
Hate that Cat by Sharon Creech.
Copies available in the Children's Department. Registration required. Call
843-805-6893.
After School Cool: Master Gardener Youth Committee (ages 11 and younger)
Join the
Clemson Tri-County Master Gardeners as they teach kids how herbs enhance our
sense of smell.
Art with Mrs. Deidre (ages 8 and under)
Paint a masterpiece with Mrs. Deidre. Registration is required.
PLAY: 4,000 Years of Women in Science (all ages)
Learn about female astronomers and
use a cool web site to view the universe on a giant screen.
Wacky Wednesday Word Find (ages 11 and younger)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles, and win a prize.
Homework Helpers Need
homework help? Students in first through fifth grades can visit the Children's
Room after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from
College of Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first
serve. Research-based projects are not included.
Wii Wednesdays (all ages)
Calling all gamers to come show off
your skills.
Teen DIY: Celebrate National Library Week (grades 6-12)
Create a unique masterpiece with
everyday items.
Teen Word Play (grades 6-12) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can, using only the letters in a given
phrase. Prizes awarded.
Word Play (grades 1-5) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can by using only the letters in a
given phrase. Prizes awarded.
Wii Wednesday (grades 6-12)
Bring a friend and have some fun playing Wii games.
St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Wired Wednesday/Craft Day (ages 12-17) Finish homework, play computer games or just chat
with friends in our open technology lab for tweens and teens. Later, enjoy an
edible masterpiece that you create.
Rhyme Time (ages 8 and under)
Celebrate
Poem in Your Pocket Day by finding a poem you would like to say.
Zumba (adults)
Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
Poetry in Charleston's Early Newspapers
Second Floor Classroom
The advent of a local newspaper press in 1732
provided a vehicle for the publication of South Carolina's earliest known poetry.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, local writers used the press to
publicize their favorite works from England and to share their poetic
creations. Join Charleston Archives Manager Dr. Nic Butler for a sampling of
their comic, heroic and pathetic verse.
Afterschool Activity Zone
Enjoy
puzzles, mazes and coloring activities.
Fact Finder Fridays (all ages)
Test your knowledge of the library
and win a prize.
St Andrews Library Friday Matinee presents: Here Comes the Boom (adults) A high school biology teacher looks to become a
successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent
extra-curricular activities from being cut at his cash-strapped school. PG, 105
minutes.
Games in the Afternoon (ages 8 and under)
Enjoy
classic games with friends and family.
National Library Week Crafternoon
Write and illustrate your own book.
Afterschool Movie: The Odd Life of Timothy Green (all ages)
A childless couple buries a box in
their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is
born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Rated PG; 105 minutes.
PLAY: Movies at the Beach - Finding Nemo Marlin,
an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission in the
depths of the Great Barrier Reef when his beloved son, Nemo, gets scooped up by
a diver. With his unforgettable friend Dory by his side, Marlin encounters an
ocean full of memorable comedic characters on his journey to find Nemo. Rated
G; 104 minutes.
Weekend Word Scramble (ages 5-11)
Challenge yourself to unscramble 10
words, based on a weekly theme, for a prize.
Jr. Word Seekers (grades 6-12)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles for a prize.
That Friday Movie Thing: Skyfall (grades 6-12)
Auditorium
When MI6 comes under attack, James
Bond must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Rated PG-13;143 minutes.
PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts
Being crafty and creative is easy
with Ms. Grace's help.
PLAY Day: Earth Day Craft (ages 8 and under)
Celebrate
Earth Day with a cool craft.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs (all ages) Saturday, April 20, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Make a
furry friend, and read a book with your new pal. Certified therapy dogs and
their handlers love a good story.
Beach Lover's Book Club (adults)
Where
we Belong by Emily Giffin.
PLAY: Earth Day BINGO (ages 4-11)
Play Earth Day BINGO, and win a
prize.
PLAY Day: Spring Flower Fun
Make
flowers for someone you love.
PLAY: Saturday Cinema - Big Miracle (all ages)
In a small Alaskan town, a news
reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend, a Greenpeace volunteer, on a campaign to
save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic
Circle. Rated PG; 114 minutes.
PLAY: Pencil Flower Decoration (all ages)
Make a
flower decoration for your pencil.
PLAY: Lowe's Build and Grow Projects (ages 4-11) Create
a one-of-a-kind project with materials donated by Lowe's. Registration is not
necessary, but come early as supplies are limited.
Met Opera: Francesca da Rimini by Zandonai
Inspired by an episode
from Dante's Inferno, Zandonai's compelling opera returns in the Met's
ravishingly beautiful production, last seen in 1986. Soprano Eva-Maria
Westbroek and tenor Marcello Giordani are the doomed lovers. Marco Armiliato
conducts. Approximate running time: 3 hours 57 minutes.
PLAY: Fun Day at the Library (ages 11 and under)
Join
us for fun and games.
Club Anime (ages 12-19) Enjoy
a five-hour marathon of your favorite Anime. This will be the first of two
Anime-a-thons this year. The library closes at 6 p.m., so plan your transportation
accordingly.
PLAY: Family Movie Matinee - Dolphin Tale A
story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin that lost its
tail. Rated PG; 113 minutes.
PLAY: Sigma Saturday (ages 5-11)
Build a wooden project with the
brothers of the Beta Mu Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma. Activity sponsored by
Lowe's.
PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace (all ages) Being crafty and creative is easy with Ms. Grace's
help.
Divorce Clinic Join Michael van Landingham from SC Legal Service
for an informative workshop on the divorce process in South Carolina. This will
be an interactive workshop where you will learn how to file divorce papers
without a lawyer. Space is limited and registration is required by calling the
St. Andrews library Reference Desk at 766-2546.
Adult eBook Discussion The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril by Paul Maimont. Download the book onto your
e-reader from the Overdrive e-book collection, or request a print copy at the
Information Desk.
Underground Advisory Board (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Have a program idea? Join the Underground
Advisory Board, a group of teens that helps the Young Adult Department develop
programs and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Mystery Mondays (all ages) Calling
all super sleuths, stop in the Children's Room to read and solve the Monday
mystery. If you can crack the case, you get a prize.
Mind Bending Monday Maze (grades 6-12)
Challenge yourself to complete an
intricate maze. How twisted can it be? Prizes will be awarded.
Let's Scrap (ages 6-11)
Bring your favorite pictures of
family and friends to turn into a memorable masterpiece.
Movie Monday (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Got the Monday Blues? Enjoy a different movie
every week in the Teen Lounge.
School Age Special: Recycled Art
Learn about the importance of the
three R's: reduce, reuse and recycle, and make functional crafts out of
recycled materials.
St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Present: Pitch Perfect (ages of 12-17) Beca
doesn't fit in any clique at her new college, but she finds herself muscled
into a group where the only thing the girls have in common is their ability to
sing. Beca challenges this acoustic singing group to try new things, and the
singers fight their way to the top of the cutthroat world of a cappella
singing. Rated PG-13; 92 minutes.
Zumba (adults)
Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
Images of America: Folly Beach
Auditorium
Over the years, Folly Beach has
transformed from a military outpost into a resource for fond memories of
thousands of residents, vacationers and day-trippers seeking time to relax in
the sea and sand. Listen to author Stratton Lawrence give a book talk on the
island he calls home.
Great Decisions: China in Africa: Savior or Self-Interest (adults)
Attend the
seventh meeting of the Great Decisions series and discuss China in Africa:
Savior or Self-Interest. For more
information, contact the Reference Desk at 843-849-6161 or MtpReference@ccpl.org.
Trivia Tuesdays (all ages)
Stop by the Service Department to
answer a trivia question, and win a prize.
Money Smart Week 2013: Build a Budget
Auditorium
In celebration of Money Smart Week 2013 and in
partnership with the S.C. Federal Credit Union, learn how to design realistic
spending and saving plans that allow you to live within your means and reach
your goals.
Homework Helpers Need
homework help? Students in first through fifth grades can visit the Children's
Room after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from
College of Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first
serve. Research-based projects are not included.
Writing Club (grades 6-12)
Meeting Room A
Hone your creative writing skills
with other teens and tweens in this brand new club.
Healthy Snacking for Teens (ages 11 and up) Join
us for a hands-on workshop about healthy snacks presented by Pam Willrodt,
Health Literacy VISTA for the Charleston Promise Neighborhood.
Earth Fare: Food Art (ages 11 and younger)
Learn as
Miss Hannah demonstrates fun, tasty treats and crafts that are important for a
healthy body.
Teen Movie Time: The First Time (grades 6-12)
Dave is an incurable romantic in
love with Jane, the hottest girl in school. Unfortunately, she only thinks of
him as a friend. Through a chance encounter, Dave meets Aubrey, an alluring
girl from a nearby school who sparks a flame that soon becomes a romance filled
with all the angst, missteps and awkwardness of a first love. Starring Dylan
O'Brien, Victoria Justice and Britt Robertson. Rated PG-13; 98 minutes.
Short Film Tuesdays (all ages) Enjoy
a variety of short films that encourage children's imagination and problem
solving skills. A thought-provoking discussion will follow.
Wacky Wednesday Word Find (ages 11 and younger)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles, and win a prize.
Small Business Counseling with SCORE (adults)
Free, confidential counseling for
your start-up idea or existing business from members of the Charleston Coastal
Chapter of SCORE in the second floor Reference area.
Round Table Discussion with Councilwoman Johnson (adults) Councilwoman
Anna Johnson of Charleston County District 8 welcomes your concerns and issues
for discussion. Each month a different speaker will address topics of interest
expressed by you.
Peter Pan (11 and under)
Celebrate Sir J. M. Barrie and Peter Pan's
birthdays. Games, coloring sheets and a special, all-ages craft will be
available for families throughout the day at the literacy desk. Bring a buddy,
and enjoy the wonderful world of Neverland.
Homework Helpers Need
homework help? Students in first through fifth grades can visit the Children's
Room after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from
College of Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first
serve. Research-based projects are not included.
Wii Wednesdays (all ages)
Calling all gamers to come show off
your skills.
Game On (ages 10-18)
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of
gaming. Choose from board games or interactive video games.
Teen Word Play (grades 6-12) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can, using only the letters in a given
phrase. Prizes awarded.
Word Play (grades 1-5) Challenge
yourself to create as many words as you can by using only the letters in a
given phrase. Prizes awarded.
St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Short Stack Book Club (ages of 12-17)
Chat about
Roots and Blues: A Celebration by
Arnold Addoff. Refreshments provided.
Zumba (adults)
Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
A Brief History of Broughton's Battery, 1736-1784
Second Floor Classroom
Charleston's White Point Garden once featured
Broughton's Battery, a large brick fortress that guarded the southernmost point
of the town from the War of Jenkins' Ear during the American Revolution. Join
Charleston Archives Manager Dr. Nic Butler as he illustrates the history of
this forgotten colonial battery and its defenders.
Preschool Special: Annual Puppet Show - From the Ground Up Enjoy
puppet shows based on your favorite stories about getting muddy and growing
vegetables.
Not Fiction Book Discussion Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo.
Introduction to Investment Resources (adults)
Learn how to use our Morningstar and
Value Line databases to research stocks and mutual funds.
Afterschool Adventures: Reading with Rommie (ages 6-11)
Meet and read to
Rommie, the super S.T.A.R. therapy dog.
Thursday Teen Cafe (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Grab an after-school snack, and play
board and video games in the Teen Lounge.
Afterschool Activity Zone
Enjoy
puzzles, mazes and coloring activities.
Movie Madness: Wreck-It Ralph (all ages)
A video game villain wants to be a
hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings chaos to the
arcade where he lives. Rated PG; 101
minutes.
Knitting and Crocheting Group (adults)
Meet and exchange ideas with other crafters. Bring projects
to share with friends. Beginners welcome.
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Come learn to play American Mah
Jong. No experience necessary.
Family Story Time and Game Night (all ages)
Bring the whole family for board
games, and listen to stories while you play.
Henry Timrod, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Meeting Room B
Golden words didn't equal a golden
life for Charleston poet, Henry Timrod, the Poet Laureate of the Confederacy.
Learn about this literary figure from S.C. Room Manager Marianne Cawley.
Book Discussion @ Otranto
Conference Room
Ellis
Island by Kate Kerrigan is a poignant love
story, depicting the immigrant experience in the 1920s as a young Irish woman
must choose between her new life in New York City and her husband back home in
Ireland.
Fact Finder Fridays (all ages)
Test your knowledge of the library
and win a prize.
St Andrews Library Friday Matinee presents: People Like Us (adults) While settling his recently deceased father's
estate, a salesman discovers he has a sister whom he never knew about, leading
both siblings to re-examine their perceptions about family and life choices.
PG-13, 114 minutes.
Middle School Book Group
Meeting Room B
Dark
Lord: The Early Years by Jamie Thomson
PLAY: Movies at the Beach - Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
The
adventure begins when the loving owners of fun-loving American bulldog pup
Chance, hilarious Himalayan cat Sassy and wise golden retriever Shadow are
forced to leave them with a friend who lives hundreds of miles away. After
several days, the worried animals think their family must be in trouble, so
they decide to head for home. On their incredible journey across the ruggedly
beautiful Sierras, they encounter unexpected surprises from man, beast and
nature alike. Rated G; 84 minutes.
Jr. Word Seekers (grades 6-12)
Challenge yourself to find words
within puzzles for a prize.
Weekend Word Scramble (ages 5-11)
Challenge yourself to unscramble 10
words, based on a weekly theme, for a prize.
High School Book Group
Meeting Room B
Rootless by Chris Howard.
Teen Lock In
Teens take over the library for this
after-hours event. Have fun playing games with friends, catching up or just
relaxing. Refreshments provided.
Lego Party (all ages)
Visit the Children’s
Room for fun Lego games, crafts and creations.
Teen Movie Time: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (grades 6-12) Bruno is an innocent 8-year-old, restless in his new home. Ignoring his
mother, he sets off on an adventure in the woods and discovers a high fence that
separates him from other people. Soon, he meets a young boy in striped pajamas
and a surprising friendship develops. Rated PG 13, 94 minutes.
PLAY: Movie Fun - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (all ages)
A 12-year-old boy searches for the
one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.
To find it, he must learn the story of the Lorax, a grumpy yet charming
creature who fights to protect his world. Rated PG; 86 minutes.
PLAY: Sea Turtles
Learn about this protected species,
and make a sea turtle craft.
PLAY Day: Movie Fun
Watch a movie, and enjoy popcorn.
Family Fun and Games (all ages)
Bring the family to the library to
play Wii games and more.
PLAY: Evergreen tree for Earth Day (all ages)
Make an evergreen tree to celebrate Earth Day.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs (all ages) Make a furry friend and read a book with your new
pal. Certified therapy dogs and their handlers love a good story.
PLAY: Family Movie Matinee - Charlotte's Web Wilbur
the pig hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider who lives in his pen, to ensure
he won't end up on the dinner table. Rated G; 97 minutes.
PLAY: Vamos Cantandos/Let's Go Singing
Duo Roger
Bellows and Berita Martin will utilize stories, vibrant music, props and
repetition, as they help us celebrate El Dia de los Niños/de los Libros
(Children's Day/Book Day).
PLAY: Reading is the Name of the Game (all ages)
Enjoy board games,
cards, Legos and puzzles with the whole family.
PLAY: Lego Club (ages 4-11)
We supply
the Legos, and you create the masterpiece.
State Library Jobs Workshop (adults)
Jason
Broughton from the State Library explains how to find a job online, including
accessing national job sites, going to job fairs and effectively using
classified ads and niche sites for specific careers. Space is limited, and
registration is required. Call 843-766-2546.
Adult Book Discussion
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi Durrow. Copies available at the Information Desk.
Rhythm is My Business: Performances by Local Female Musicians
Auditorium
Featuring musicians Stefanie
Bannister, Dorothea Hudson, Jordan Igoe and Lily Slay.
John's Island: A Moment in Time (adults) Created
by the Kiawah Island Photography Club, the film illustrates the story of John's
Island from its beginnings to the present, with narrative, music and imagery
captured by club members. At the conclusion of the film, several club members
discuss the process of documenting the island in photos, producing the film,
creating the companion book and explain the inspiration for this project.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Book Presentation by Author Pamela Scott Strich
Divine
by Design: Understanding our Divine Moments
Listen as Pamela Strich shares her
understanding of how divine appointments (moments, opportunities and chance
meetings) change our lives. Her understanding was reinforced while she
recovered from a life-threatening cancer struggle.
Mystery Mondays (all ages)
Calling all super sleuths, stop in
the Children's Room to read and solve the Monday mystery. If you can crack the
case, you get a prize.
Mind Bending Monday Maze (grades 6-12)
Challenge yourself to complete an
intricate maze. How twisted can it be? Prizes will be awarded.
Let's Scrap (ages 6-11)
Bring your favorite pictures of
family and friends to turn into a memorable masterpiece.
Movie Monday (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Got the Monday Blues? Enjoy a
different movie every week in the Teen Lounge.
St Andrews Library TeenSpot Presents: Premium Rush (ages 13-17)
In
Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of
a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city. Rated PG-13; 91
minutes. Refreshments provided.
Zumba (adults)
Enjoy a fun and energetic Zumba aerobics class.
Great Decisions: Assessing Threats to the United States (adults)
Attend the
eighth and final meeting of the Great Decisions series and discuss Assessing
Threats to the United States. For information, contact the Reference Desk at
843-849-6161 or MtpReference@ccpl.org.
Knit and Stitch (adults and young adults)
Want to know more about knitting or
share your knowledge? Meet and exchange ideas with other crafters. All skill
levels welcome.
Trivia Tuesdays (all ages)
Stop by the Service Department to
answer a trivia question, and win a prize.
Special Program: Children's Day/Book Day (all ages)
Dia De Los Niños/Dia De Los Libros
Celebrate cultural diversity through a special storytime with stories, crafts and Dora the Explorer.
Children's Day/Book Day (all ages)
Dia De Los Niños/Dia De Los Libros
Celebrate cultural
diversity with stories, songs and crafts from around the world.
Homework Helpers Need
homework help? Students in first through fifth grades can visit the Children's
Room after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from
College of Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first
serve. Research-based projects are not included.
After School Cool: Watch It Grow (ages 11 and younger)
Plant a
seed and celebrate the arrival of spring.
PLAY: Jewels of Many Colors - Women of Science (all ages)
Learn about female scientists, and create colorful crystals
out of charcoal.
Friends of the Library Membership Drive As
National Library Week approaches, patrons are encouraged to become a Charleston
Friend of the Library by signing up online or at any of our 16 locations. The
Charleston Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that raises money
to fund more than 7,000 library programs throughout the year and provides
opportunities for the community to invest in their public library through
donations of time, money and books. Membership forms and cash or check payments
are accepted at all locations, and credit card payment information is optional
on the form. Support your local library.
Shout It Out Loud Poetry Contest (grades 3-12)
Celebrate
National Poetry Month by entering a poem in our contest. Contact Children's
Services at 552-6466 for more information.
Activity Zone (grades K-5)
Enjoy
puzzles, mazes and coloring activities.
Glass Display Case - Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
Learn about the services provided by Our Lady of Mercy Community
Outreach. The mission of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is to provide
educational, health, housing and outreach services to people in need on James,
John's and Wadmalaw islands and the Neighborhood House in Charleston, while
encouraging and supporting self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
Painting Display
John's Island resident, Linda Falbo
Williams, has used acrylic and oil paint to illustrate her love of Lowcountry
nature on canvas. Her favorite subjects are marsh landscapes, colorful flowers
and wetland birds. A self-taught artist, Linda recently was accepted into the
Charleston Artist Guild as an exhibiting member.
Poe-Tree-The Road to Adventure (ages 5-11) Add
to our Poe-Tree display and write haikus, word block poems, concrete poems or a
poetry style of your choice.
Book Spine Poetry Contest (grades 6-12)
Teen Lounge
Create your own book spine poem during the month
of April for chance to win a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card.
Early Literacy Station (all ages) Visit
our Early Literacy Station for a fun activity based on the S.C. Day-by-Day
Family Literacy Activity Calendar. The theme for April is reading. Enter for a
chance to win your very own S.C. Day-by-Day Calendar. A winner is drawn April
30.
Saul Alexander Gallery
Where Has the Tide Gone? by Austin Grace Smith
Austin
Grace Smith's art is inspired by fun, meaningful moments revolving around the
moving tides and the freedom that the ocean offers. "Since my childhood, I've
spent my summers at Isle of Palms and have often asked, "Where has the summer
gone? Where has the tide gone?" Catch the tide, embrace the fun and explore meaningful moments in the sun and
shadows through this exhibit.
Earth Day Word Search and Trivia (teens) Celebrate Earth Day by completing a word search or
participating in our trivia challenge. Correctly completed entries will be
entered into a grand prize drawing at the end of the month.
Poetry Contest (teens) Submit
up to three poems this month to celebrate National Poetry Month. Poems will be
displayed in the Young Adult section of the library, and a winner will be
announced April 30.
Early Literacy Station (all ages) Visit our Early Literacy Station for a fun activity
based on the S.C. Day-by-Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar.
St. Andrews TeenSpot Library Snapshot Trivia (ages12-17) Can you guess where the picture was taken in the
library? If your answer is correct, you win a treat.
St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Art Showcase (grades 6-12)
View
unique creations by artists in grades 6-12. A "Best in Show" prize will be
awarded. For more information , contact the Young Adult Department.
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