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1 MARCH 2015 68 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 805-6930 CCPL Calendar of Events Mt. Pleasant Library Book Sale Friday, March 6 9 6 Saturday, March 7 9 4 Charleston County Public Library CCPL Events are FREE and open to the public. Early Literacy Station - John s Island Regional Library - Main Library - Mt. Pleasant Regional Library Visit the Early Literacy Station for a fun activity based on the Day-by-Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar . The theme for March is seasons. Activity Zone (grades K-5) James Island Branch Library Enjoy puzzles, mazes and coloring activities. Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Game Hub (ages 12 and younger) John s Island Regional Library at 3:30 Love the game Minecraft? Join our open lab game time, and play cool games based on the block building favorite. Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Homework Helpers (ages 6-11) Main Library from 3-5 Need help with homework?

2 Visit the Children s Department after school for basic homework assistance from College of Charleston Honors College students. Assistance is provided first come, first served. Research projects are not included. Tuesday, March 3 Afterschool Cool: Dr. Seuss Movie (ages 4-11) St. Andrews Regional Library at 4 Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday again, and watch The Lorax. Rated PG; 86 minutes. Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 PLAY: The Griot Way Series - The Art of Storytelling for a Mindful Child (ages 6 to adults) John s Island Regional Library at 5:30 Learn the art of storytelling based on the principles of the West African Griot. Participants will use voice, drums, puppets and props. Parents and educators are strongly encouraged to participate and experience this wonderful art-form for developing a literacy-enriched child. Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 Wii Wednesdays Main Library from 3:30-4:30 Calling all gamers to come show off your skills.

3 Homework Helpers (ages 6-11) Main Library from 3-5 Need help with homework? Visit the Children s Department after school for basic homework assistance from College of Charleston Honors College students. Assistance is provided first come, first served. Research projects are not included. Thursday, March 5 Afternoon Adventures: Book Tasting Main Library at 3:30 Read Across America is a national celebration that promotes reading to children and is held each year on Dr. Seuss' birthday. Most branches have special festivities planned, with many celebrity special guests visiting to read Dr. Seuss stories. Monday, March 2 9:15 Main Library 10:30 Cooper River Memorial 10:30 John L. Dart 10:30 Dorchester Road Regional 10:30 Folly Beach 10:30 James Island 10:30 John s Island 10:30 Mt. Pleasant Regional 10:30 Poe/Sullivan s Island 10:30 Village 10:30 St.

4 Andrews Regional 11:00 Otranto Road 3:30 McClellanville 4:00 St. Paul s 4:00 West Ashley Branch Throughout March March 2, 2015 Enjoy listening to Dr. Seuss favorites as we celebrate his 111th birthday with local celebrities! CCPL Calendar of Events Tickle your taste buds with a sampling of popular children s books. Crazy 8's Math Club: Spy Training (ages 5-9) St. Andrews Regional Library at 4 See if you have what it takes to be a spy, and break the codes to find hidden treasure. Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 Geek Dojo Series: Makerbots (ages 6-12) John s Island Regional Library at 3:30 Learn programming, engineering and machine building basics with cool kits during this four-week series. Thursday Word (grades K-5) John L. Dart Library after school Define the Thursday word, and get a treat. Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 Friday Fun Day Main Library from 3:30-5:30 Challenge your family and friends to some board games.

5 Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 PLAY with Parents Weekly Challenge: 100 Things to Do before Kindergarten (ages 2-4) John L. Dart Library Pick up your preschooler's weekly challenge list for activities to complete in the library or at home. Complete each weekly challenge for a chance to win a book for your home library. A new list will be posted weekly through September. Saturday, March 7 PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace Poe/Sullivan s Island Branch Library at 10 Ms. Grace helps young hands create fun paper and felt projects. PLAY Day: Paper Rainbow Mobile (ages 11 and younger) James Island Branch Library at 10:30 Have fun, and create a colorful and realistic rainbow. PLAY with Parents: Bricks 4 Kidz John L. Dart Library at 10:30 Work in teams to design and build machines and other constructions out of Legos. Once completed, check out other groups models and play together. Presented by Bricks 4 Kidz.

6 Supplies limited; registration required. PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs Village Branch Library at 10:30 Make a furry friend, and read a book with your new pal. Certified therapy dogs and handlers love a good story. PLAY: Saturday Morning Movie (ages 11 and younger) Dorchester Road Regional Library at 10:30 The Cat in the Hat. Rated PG; 83 minutes. PLAY: Lowe's Build and Grow (ages 4-11) St. Andrews Regional Library at 11 Get out your tools, and build something cool. Sponsored by Lowe's. Saturday, March 7 (continued) PLAY Day: Kite Flying Day Edisto Branch Library at 11 Make your own kite for outdoor fun. PLAY: What a Disaster McClellanville Branch Library at 11 Learn cool things about the Titanic, and make a craft. Saturday Sing-a-Long St. Paul s/Hollywood Branch Library from 12:30-1:30 In honor of Music in Schools Month, enjoy listening to popular kids songs during a sing-a-long with Drew and Shannon Marler.

7 PLAY: Family Movie Matinee Cooper River Memorial Library at 1 The Incredibles. Rated PG; 115 minutes. PLAY: Legos West Ashley Branch Library at 2 Dig into creativity. We supply the Legos, and you create the masterpiece. Children s Interactive Movie John s Island Regional Library at 3 Enjoy a special screening of Disney s Frozen with lyrics to help the audience interact and sing along with the characters. Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character and take part in interactive activities during the movie. Rated PG; 90 minutes. Monday, March 9 - Monday, March 16 Estimation Station Main Library Can you guess how many pieces of candy are in the jar? Stop by the Children s Department for your chance to win at this fun science activity. Tuesday, March 10 Afterschool Cool: Passport to Ireland St. Andrews Regional Library at 4 To prepare for St. Patrick's Day, explore some of the customs and cultures from the fabled Green Isle.

8 Wii Play Dorchester Road Regional Library from 4:15-5:15 Bring a friend, and have some fun playing Wii games. Wednesday, March 11 Homeschool Meet and Greet (ages 12 and younger) John s Island Regional Library at 1 Meet fellow homeschoolers, and learn about helpful library resources. Older siblings are welcome, and light refreshments will be provided. Charleston Fashion Week John L. Dart Library at 3 To celebrate Fashion Week in Charleston, discover what Charlestonians would have worn in the 18th and 19th centuries and create your own design. Presented by Historic Charleston Foundation. Thursday, March 12 Plant a Flower and Popcorn Day St. Paul s/Hollywood Branch Library Plant a flower or a seed in the courtyard, CCPL Calendar of Events and receive a bag of popcorn. Lego Day Otranto Road Regional Library at 10:30 We supply the Legos, you bring your imagination. Afternoon Adventures: St. Patrick s Day Celebration Main Library at 3:30 Celebrate the Irish in all of us with festive St.

9 Patrick s Day make-and-take crafts. Crazy 8's Math Club: Flying Marshmallows (ages 5-9) St. Andrews Regional Library at 4 Send marshmallows flying through the air, then figure out the best method and measure the flight trajectory for proof. Friday, March 13 from 7-9:30 Saturday, March 14 from 10 Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival Wragg Square, 342 Meeting Street Set under magnificent moss-draped oaks, the third annual Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival offers the opportunity to see some of the best storytelling performers in the country while enjoying the magic of historic downtown Charleston. With performances planned Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday night, festival goers will be captivated by stories that touch our souls, make us laugh, bring us to tears and fill us with wonder. Whether a storyteller is sharing a childhood memory, the history of the Gullah culture, a humorous slice of life or a spooky tale of a wandering ghost, Charleston Tells is sure to become an annual tradition for adults of all ages.

10 Saturday, March 14 Happy Pi Day John s Island Regional Library Explore the world of numbers. Crafts, experiments and books await you on this mathematical journey, and small snacks will be provided. PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs Poe/Sullivan s Island Branch Library at 10:30 Share books with a furry friend. Color and Play (ages 4-10) Village Branch Library at 10:30 Color a St. Patrick s Day shamrock, play Bingo and win a prize. PLAY: Saturday Morning Movie (ages 11 and younger) Dorchester Road Regional Library at 10:30 The Boxtrolls. Rated PG; 100 minutes. PLAY: Movie and Craft Folly Beach Library at 11 Make a Wizard of Oz craft, and watch Return to Oz. Rated PG; 110 minutes. PLAY: Spring has Sprung Family Storytime (ages 2-6) St. Andrews Regional Library at 11 Enjoy books about spring, and make a fun craft. Saturday, March 14 (continued) PLAY Day: Middle Name Pride Day Edisto Branch Library at 11 Learn about your middle name, and tell others about it.