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1 MARCH 2014 68 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 805-6930 CCPL Calendar of Events Otranto Road Library Book Sale Friday, March 7 9 6 Saturday, March 8 9 4 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 Festival Schedule inside CCPL Events are FREE and open to the public. Throughout March Early Literacy Station - Main Library - Mt. Pleasant Regional Library - St. Andrews 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. Saturday, March 1 PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts Poe/Sullivan s Island Branch Library from 10 Being crafty and creative is easy with Ms. Grace s help. PLAY with Dad: Saturday Stories James Island Branch Library at 10:30 Enjoy storytime with your dad or another favorite loved one. PLAY: Dr. Seuss Birthday Storytime John L.

2 Dart Library at 10:30 Enjoy Dr. Seuss stories, a craft and snacks. 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 Movie Dorchester Road Regional Library at 10:30 Alpha and Omega. Not rated; 55 minutes. PLAY: Lowe s Build and Grow (ages 11 and younger) St. Andrews Regional Library at 11 Get out your tools, and build something cool. Sponsored by Lowe s; supplies are limited. PLAY DAY: National Peanut Butter Lovers Day Edisto Branch Library at 11 Learn about peanut butter, and make your own. PLAY: March Winds (ages 6 and older) McClellanville Branch Library at 11 Enjoy a game of Twister. Saturday Movie Otranto Road Regional Library at 11 Dr. Seuss The lorax . Rated PG; 86 minutes. PLAY: Family Movie Matinee Cooper River Memorial Library at 1 Dr. Seuss The lorax . Rated PG; 86 minutes.

3 DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace Mt. Pleasant Regional Library from 1:30-3 Create an awesome craft with Ms. Grace. Children s Movie John s Island Regional Library at 3 Mulan. Rated G; 90 minutes. 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 3 Main Library at 9:15 Guest readers: WCSC TV-5 Raphael James, CCPL Board of Trustees Chair Janet Segal and Sgt. Trevor Shelor of Charleston Police Dept. Cooper River Memorial at 10:30 Guest readers: Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon and LoElla Smalls of the Charleston County Budget Office. John L. Dart Library at 10:30 Enjoy listening to Dr. Seuss favorites, and celebrate his 110th birthday with local celebrities. Dorchester Road Regional Library at 10:30 Guest readers: WCBD TV-2 Anchor Carolyn Murray.

4 Folly Beach Library at 10:30 Guest readers: Folly Beach Mayor Tim Goodwin and Rev. Richard Summey of Folly Beach First Baptist Church. James Island Branch Library at 10:30 Guest reader: WCBD TV-2 Anchor Octavia Mitchell. John s Island Regional Library at 10:30 Guest reader: Miss South Carolina Christina Zapolski. Mt. Pleasant Regional Library at 10:30 Guest reader: WCIV TV-4 Anchor Victoria Hansen Poe/Sullivan s Island Branch Library at 10:30 Guest reader: Sullivan s Island Mayor Mike Perkis. Village Branch Library at 10:30 Guest reader: Mt. Pleasant Police Chief Herb Williams. St. Andrews Regional Library at 11 Guest reader: North Charleston Fire Dept. Captain Eric Phillips. West Ashley Branch Library at 11 Guest reader: Martial artist Matt Robinson from Charleston Krav Maga. Otranto Road Regional Library at 11:30 Guest reader: Charleston County Councilman Teddie E. Pryor. Mcclellanville Branch Library at 3:30 Guest readers: Thing 1 and Thing 2.

5 CCPL Calendar of Events Monday, March 3 Dr. Seuss Word Games Otranto Road Regional Library (all day) Stop by the children s department to complete a Dr. Seuss themed word game, and win a prize. Tuesday, March 4 Stretching with Dr. Erikka for Parents and Tots Mt. Pleasant Regional Library at 11:30 Join a Chiropractor at ChiroLife, for a brief morning session of stretching for good health. Drive-in Movie Main Library at 3:30 Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat. Rated PG; 82 minutes. Good Posture for Kids Mt. Pleasant Regional Library at 3:30 Dr. Cynthia D'Amelio of Chiropractic USA will read Pete the Posture Parrot by Marvin Arnsdorff, which presents fun information for families about the importance of backpack safety. Weird Science (ages 11 and younger) St. Andrews Regional Library at 4 Have a blast with science, and enjoy a fun-filled day of experiments. Bawdy Blues: That ain't puddin' and that ain't pie John L. Dart Library at 6:15 Dark and Bitter originated as a side project by two members of the Charleston-based rock band, The Plastic Casket.

6 The project has grown from a historical blues exposition to a full-on blues and folk duet, with Thomas Thornton on bass and Pat Wechter on acoustic steel string. Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 PLAY: A Thyme to Grow Series (ages 5 and older) John s Island Regional Library at 5:30 Learn how to create an edible container garden, and help design a butterfly garden. Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 Wii Wednesdays Main Library at 3:30 Calling all gamers to come show off your skills. Thursday, March 6 Afternoon Adventures: Paint Chip Craft Fun Main Library at 3:30 Be amazed at what you can create with paint chip samples. Movie Madness St. Andrews Regional Library at 4 Wall-E. Rated G; 98 minutes. Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 Afterschool Activity Zone Village Branch Library at 3:30 Color, play games and solve word puzzles after school. Thursdays, March 6 and 20 Drowsy Dragons Bedtime Storytime (ages 4-8 years) John s Island Regional Library from 6-6:45 This evening storytime is for children with autism or Asperger s syndrome.

7 The program features fun stories and songs, and participants will receive a bedtime chart and prizes for practicing good bedtime habits. Wearing pajamas is encouraged, and adults have the opportunity to speak with staff from the Family Resource Center for Disabilities and Special Needs. Registration is required and includes both sessions. For ages 4-8, with caregivers remaining in the program area. For more information, call 559-1945. Friday, March 7 Early Literacy Center Folly Beach Library at 10:30 Participate in a variety of activities that promote early literacy. Saturday, March 8 PLAY: Craft and Movie Folly Beach Library from 10 Watch The Smurfs 2, and enjoy making a St. Patrick s Day craft. Rated PG; 105 minutes. PLAY Day: Marshmallow Rainbow Painting (ages 11 and younger) James Island Branch Library at 10:30 Create a rainbow out of marshmallows. PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs Poe/Sullivan s Island Branch Library at 10:30 Pick a dog, pick a book and read.

8 Certified therapy dogs and their handlers love a good story. PLAY: Shamrock Bingo (ages 4-10) Village Branch Library at 10:30 Play Shamrock bingo, and win a prize. PLAY: Family Game Day (ages 11 and younger) St. Andrews Regional Library at 11 Enjoy games with your family. PLAY DAY: Middle Name Pride Day Edisto Branch Library at 11 Learn and share information about your middle name. PLAY: Bored Game Day McClellanville Branch Library at 11 Play your favorite board game with a friend. PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace Otranto Road Regional Library at 11 Being crafty and creative is easier than you think. PLAY: Discovery Room (ages 11 and younger) Dorchester Road Regional Library at 12:30 Enjoy hands-on-fun with themed activities about life science, earth science or physical science. PLAY: Family Movie Matinee Cooper River Memorial Library at 1 A Goofy Movie. Rated G; 78 minutes. CCPL Calendar of Events Saturday, March 8 (continued) PLAY: Fatty and the Ogres Listen to storyteller Ruth Andrews share the lively tale of Fatty and the Ogres, based on a 600-year-old Irish folk tale.

9 PLAY: St. Patrick s Day Craft John L. Dart Library at 2 Make a lucky green craft for St. Patrick s Day. PLAY: Legos West Ashley Branch Library at 2 Dig into creativity. We supply the Legos, and you create the masterpiece. Saturday Movie John s Island Regional Library at 3 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Rated PG; 95 minutes. Saturdays, March 8 and 22 Crafty Kids John s Island Regional Library at 11 Come to the Children s Desk, and receive an exciting craft to try. First come, first served. Mondays, March 10 and 24 Lego Club (ages 6-8) John s Island Regional Library at 4:30 Use your imagination and library Legos to build fun pieces. Tuesday, March 11 Drive-in Movie Main Library at 3:30 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Rated PG; 95 minutes. St. Patrick s Day Celebration (ages 11 and younger) St. Andrews Regional Library at 4 Enjoy games, crafts and a St. Patrick s Day snack. Tuesdays, March 11, 18 and 25 Homework Helpers (ages 6-11) Main Library from 3-5 Need help with homework?

10 Visit the Children s Department after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from College of Charleston Honors College students. The help is first come, first served. Research projects are not included. Wednesday, March 12 Preschool Special: Teddy Bear Picnic (ages 3-5) Main Library at 11:30 Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to a picnic filled with stories, songs, rhymes and treats. Create Your Own Graphic Novel Day Otranto Road Regional Library at 4 Bring out your inner artist to create your own graphic novel. Materials provided. Wednesdays, March 12 and 19 Game On (ages 10-18) John L. Dart Library from 3:30-4:30 Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of gaming. Choose from board games and interactive video games. Wednesdays, March 12, 19 and 26 Homework Helpers (ages 6-11) Wednesdays, March 12, 19 and 26 from 3-5 Main Library from 3-5 Need help with homework? Visit the Children s Department after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for basic homework assistance from College of Charleston Honors College students.