Happy Holidays!

The latest Club Anime Newsletter is available at the Reference Desk. Don't forget to give me your input for my cosplay costume! Wishing you a fun and safe Christmas and New Year!

New Graphic Novel by Laurie Faria Stolarz!

Just arrived: Black is for Beginnings by Laurie Faria Stolarz! From the author's website: "The BLUE IS FOR NIGHTMARES series that put a spell on more than half a million readers continues – in graphic novel format! Prophetic nightmares. Near-brushes with death. Killers pursuing her and her friends. Stacey Brown knows that being a hereditary witch isn’t all it's cracked up to be.
All she really wants to do is work things out with Jacob and figure out what to do with the rest of her life. But before Stacey and Jacob can have a future, they must face their pasts. BLACK IS FOR BEGINNINGS reveals the never-before-seen backstory - and what lies ahead - for the young, spellcasting lovers.
BLACK continues the harrowing adventures of Stacey and Jacob in the wake of Jacob's brush with death. Ever since he lost his memory, Jacob hasn't been able to remember Stacey - his own soul mate. He leaves Massachusetts, returning to his childhood home in Colorado, hoping to jog his memory. What he remembers is Kira, his ex-girlfriend. As Jacob works to piece together his past, will there be room for Stacey in his future?"

Books in the Blue is for Nightmares series are: Blue is for Nightmares, White is for Magic, Silver is for Secrets, and Red is for Rememberance. Come to a CCPL branch library near you to check out these books or go online to http://www.ccpl.org/ today!

Got a Question? Text Us!

The Charleston County Public Library is now offerring free text message reference services courtesy of the Friends of the Charleston Library. Here's how to text us:
1. Text to 66746
2. Begin your question with askccpl
3. Save us in your contacts and text us questions while you're on the go.CCPL Reference Services are free, but users may be charged a fee, depending on their calling plan.

New Books! New Books! New Books!

These have just arrived!

It's All Good by Nikki Carter (part of the So For Real series)

The Guidance by Marley Gibson (Book 2 in the Ghost Huntress series; Book 1 is The Awakening)

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle

Hurricane Song by Paul Volponi (a novel of New Orleans)

Devious by Cecily Von Ziegesar (an It Girl novel)

I Will Always Love You by Cecily Von Ziegesar (a Gossip Girl novel)

Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters (a Generation Dead novel)

Click here to go to our catalog to learn more or to reserve your copy!

Have You Seen New Moon Yet?

Twilight: New Moon is now in theaters! Have you seen it yet? Can't get enough vampires and werewolves? Come to the library and check out Ms. Melissa's display of books with bite!

"L" @ Club Anime this Saturday!

We are getting together to watch the Death Note "L" movie this Saturday at 3:00! Be sure to fill out a feedback form and let me know if you have any special ideas for next year.

Club Anime Newsletter is now available!

Stop by the Reference Desk to pick up the November-December newsletter. I am in the process of planning our activities for 2010 and would love to hear your opinions. Let me know what you would like to do next year!

Read Beyond Reality--Teen Read Week 2009

Teen Read Week is October 18-24! Need some suggestions for good reads? Come to the library and let us help you find a favorite new book, new author, or new series! Look for trivia questions and other fun contests during the week. Read Beyond Reality!

To help celebrate Teen Read Week, we'll be showing Fast and Furious on Wednesday, October 21, from 4-6 p.m. in our auditorium. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez return for the fourth movie in The Fast and The Furious series. The movie is rated PG-13, 99 minutes.Join your friends at the library for this thrilling joyride!

AWA 2009

Here are a few pictures from this year's convention. I have many more, so don't hesitate to ask about them!

October Club Anime!

AWA was a blast! I snagged some posters and other small things for you. I will post pictures of the Con soon. Don't forget about your character design for Othell Brown to look at on October 3, 2009!

In October

Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
It’s viewers’ choice on Saturday! Club members will have a choice of enjoying 3 episodes of Full Metal Panic, One Piece, D. Gray Man, Jyu-Oh-Sei, or Bleach.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
How much do you really know about Manga and Anime? Don’t miss this meeting because we are going to play Club Anime Jeopardy! If time permits we will also view one episode of
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.

Don't Miss Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Do you have a Charleston County Public Library Card? If not, now's the perfect month to get one! Lost your CCPL library card? Replace it for FREE in September only! Click here for all the details about CCPL's Library Card Sign-Up Month.

Go Unplugged! Wi-Fi is Here!

The John's Island Regional Library is the latest branch in the Charleston County Public Library system to add free wireless access for our patrons! Other CCPL branches with free wireless access include the Main Library, St. Andrews Regional Library, Mt. Pleasant Regional Library, Otranto Road Regional Library, and Dorchester Road Regional Library. For the phone number, address, and hours of operation of any of our branches, please click here.

Club Anime hiatus is over!

Ms. Tama is refreshed after a brief summer break and ready to go with another Club meeting!

What is going on in September?

Saturday, Sept. 5 from 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Celebrate the new school year with Club Anime-a-thon! Hang out for three and a half hours of the Anime of your choice. Club members will provide Japanese inspired snacks.

Club Anime! (ages 12-19)

Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

It is time for another graphic novel booktalk! Be prepared to discuss your favorite titles. The viewing selection will be “The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye”.

Back to School Bonanza!

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, from 3-5:30 in the library's auditorium as we welcome all teens back to school and the library! We'll be watching Race to Witch Mountain starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as a cabbie who gives a couple of unusual kids a ride he'll never forget. Stay until the end of the movie and we'll play a game of Disney Jeopardy! to win some cool school supplies. Light snacks will be served.

John's Island Library "Gets the Best of Both Worlds!"

Wednesday, September 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the auditorium

Join us to watch Hannah Montana the Movie. We'll have a dance competition to see who's the best at the line dance for Billy Ray Cyrus's first big hit, "Achy Breaky Heart." Billy Ray is Miley's dad and costar. Rated G, 102 minutes.

Club Anime Poll Available!

Stop by the Reference Desk to complete the latest poll. Our next Meeting will be the Anime-a-Thon on Saturday, September 5, 2009 @1:00 p.m.

Come to Wired and Celebrate Summer Reading

Join us on Wednesday, August 5, from 2:30 to 4:30 as we celebrate our summer readers and announce the results of an awesome season of reading! All rising 6-12th graders are welcome!

Computer Classes for Teens In August

Get ready for school and brush up on your computer skills @ your library! All computer classes are free and these classes are being held especially for teens. For more information please call 559-1945 and ask for the Reference Department. Class space is available for 8 participants per session. Registration is necessary, so be sure to sign up starting on the registration dates below.

Word Basics
Saturday, August 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Registration starts 8/8
This class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is expected.

Publisher: Create a School Calendar
Wednesday, August 26, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Registration starts 8/12
The new school year is here! Learn how to use Publisher's toolbars and wizards to create a personalized calendar. Just type in your classes, activities, and birthdays and you'll be on your way to an organized year! Experience using MS Word will be helpful.

Club Anime-a-thon!!

The Club's marathon will be from 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on September 5, 2009. Let me know what you want to see!! You may bring a Japanese inspired snack if you wish.

Newest Club Anime Newsletter is Available!

Stop by the Reference desk to grab the July-August newsletter. Don't forget that there will be no meetings in August. Continue to submit your entries for summer reading!!

Want to Earn Prizes for Reading This Summer?

This summer, read something - a book, magazine, newspaper, graphic novel, website: ANYTHING! Then, stop by any branch of the Charleston County Public Library. Fill out an entry form, drop it in the prize box, or enter online beginning June 1st. You will automatically be entered into that week's prize drawing.

You will win free fries or ice cream fromMcDonald's just for entering!

Keep reading and entering!The more you read, the more chances you have to win.

Weekly Prize DrawingsWinners will receive prizes including: gift cards for iTunes and bookstores, free passes to area attractions like Carolina Ice Palace and Whirlin' Waters and other Charleston County water parks.

Read 800 pages (Don't worry, we'll keep track for you.)You will win a free Value Meal from McDonald's, an SC Teens Read T-shirt and entry into the Grand Prize Drawing at your local CCPL branch.

Grand Prize Drawings (read 800+ pages to qualify)Each participating CCPL branch will hold a Grand Prize Drawing at the end of the summer. Prizes vary by location (minimum $50 value).

SC Teens Speak Out!What do you have to say? Stop by any participating branch, fill out a Speak Out survey and get a piece of Laffy Taffy! For students entering grades 6-12 only. Surveys will be displayed in the library through July 31, 2009.

Click here to learn more and to enter online!

Read-A-Palooza is June 6!

Join us on Saturday, June 6, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for our 3rd annual festival, Read-a-Palooza! We'll be celebrating the beginning of summer and summer reading with games, crafts, and a jump castle! Be sure to sign up for our summer reading programs and pick up a schedule of events.

Art Show and Poetry Reading This Saturday!

Don't miss the St. John's High School Art Show and Poetry Reading this Saturday, May 30! The show will begin in our auditorium at 10:00 a.m. and the poetry reading starts at 11:00 a.m. The St. John's High School Art Department, under the guidance of art teacher, Dona Dowling, has some wonderful art in their annual spring show and sale. Proceeds support art students and the Arts at St. John's High School. Students will be reading selections from the school's art and literary magazine, Islander Lines. The art show will end at 3:00 p.m. See you @ the library!

2009 Club Anime Art Contest Winners!

Congratulations to our talented contest winners! The winner's pieces will be displayed at the front of the library this week. Our next club meeting will be on Tuesday, June 9 @ 4:00.

Pedro Moreno - 1st Place

Alan Lopez - 2nd Place

Donte Jenkins - 3rd Place

The Dark Knight @ the library!

Batman & the Joker cast shadows onto John's Island Regional Library on Wednesday, May 20! Come join your friends from 3-6 p.m. in the auditorium as we watch this dark thriller! Christian Bale and Academy Award Winner Heath Ledger star as Batman and the Joker--don't miss this one! Rated PG-13; 153 minutes.

Rappin' Dewey

Just for Teens in May

Hey teens--bring your friends or make some new ones at the May programs @ your library!

Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Tuesday, May 12 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Enjoy 3 episodes of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. The art contest winner will be announced, and don't forget to pick up your May/June newsletter at the Reference Desk!

Anime Extra! Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (ages 12-19)
Wednesday, May 13 from 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Naruto and company are on their latest mission to protect the Prince and his son. This mission takes them to the circus and the tropics. Rated PG-13, 135 minutes.

Batman & the Joker Cast Shadows onto John’s Island Regional Library! (ages 13 -18)
Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Christian Bale and Academy Award Winner Heath Ledger star as Batman & the Joker in the highly publicized movie, The Dark Knight. Rated PG-13; 153 minutes.

Don't forget about the art contest!

Attention Club Anime:

You have until May 1, 2009 to submit your Anime art work! You may submit up to two pieces. Let me know if you have any questions.

Why I Love My Library

Do you love the Charleston County Public Library? Just like you, thousands of people all over South Carolina use their public libraries to access the information they need to improve their lives, find jobs and to help their children learn and stretch their imaginations.

In honor of National Library Week April 12-18, take a moment to share how you have benefited from using the library. Your story can make a difference in funding for public libraries statewide and ensuring that every citizen has access to quality resources and information.


Simply click on the “Why I Love My Library” logo above or stop by the library and share your story with library staff! This initiative is brought to you by the South Carolina State Library and the Association of Public Library Administrators.

Click here to share why you love your library!

Twilight will be showing on 4/15/09!!

Don't miss the April Teen movie selection!

Teen Movie Featuring: Twilight
(grades 6-12)
Wednesday, April 15 from 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Seventeen-year-old Bella risks all when she falls madly in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious teen who has waited 90 years to find his true love.

Based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, rated PG-13; 122 min.

Library Increases Some Fines/Fees to Offset Reduced Budget

To help offset recent budget cuts, Charleston County Public Library is increasing some fines and fees beginning April 1, 2009.

The daily fine for overdue books will increase from 10 cents per day to 15 cents per day, and the charge for replacing a lost library card will change from $1 to $2. Also, patrons must pay any fines or lost item charges on their account to renew a library card (every three years for county residents and every year for non-residents). There still is no fee to county residents for an initial Library Card or to renew, but the account must be up-to-date to renew.

With the increase in overdue charges for books, Charleston County’s fines will be more in line with similar library systems in the region. For instance, Richland County’s overdue book fine is 20 cents per day, Spartanburg County’s is 15 cents per day and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County’s is 20 cents per day.

Also, a new fee is being added for Interlibrary Loan services, when patrons request special items to be borrowed from other systems outside of Charleston County Public Library. To defray postage costs, patrons will be charged $2 per item when it is received.

As a cost saving measure, the library is reducing the number of postcards it sends to patrons with past due materials, mailing a single notice when an item becomes two weeks late. This will reduce the amount of printing required and greatly save on postage charges. A postcard notice still will be mailed when a requested book or DVD becomes available and is on hold.

E-mail notification is a money-saving alternative for patrons, cutting the library’s cost of mailing postcards and providing patrons with faster notices when an item is overdue or when a requested item is available for pick up. More environmentally friendly, e-mail notification also allows the library to send patrons a reminder three days before a due date to help borrowers avoid late fines.

For added convenience and to help avoid late fines, patrons can return items at any of CCPL’s 16 branch locations or can renew items once online or by calling the library.

To sign up for e-mail notification or for renewals, visit the library’s Web site at http://www.ccpl.org/ or call 805-6930.

The Library Board of Trustees approved these changes in an effort to partially offset increasing costs and reduced budget revenues.

Viewers' Choice on Saturday

Stop by @ 3:00 Saturday 3/7/09 for the Club's monthly choice meeting. Many of you haven't completed the latest poll. Make sure you fill one out the next time you are in the library! I need to know how many of you want to have an Anime marathon this year.

Get Library Notices by E-mail! Sign Up Now!

Have you heard about e-mail notification @ the library? Don't miss out! Sign up now!

What is e-mail notification?
E-mail notification means that we'll send you notices about your library account viae-mail instead of U.S. mail.

Due Dates: courtesy reminders sent three days before an item becomes overdue

Overdue Notices: sent when a current item becomes overdue

Holds/Reserve Notices: sent when a requested item is available for pickup

Why should I sign up for e-mail notification?
Because notices are sent via e-mail instead of U.S. mail, you'll receive them faster and save money on any accumulated overdue fines. Also, e-mail notification is better use of your tax dollars! Help us be "green" and reduce the number of postcards printed and save on postage costs so that we can use your tax dollars more efficiently.

How do I sign up?
Sign up for e-mail notification at the Circulation Desk of any CCPL branch, the bookmobile or online.

General Information:
E-mail addresses are not shared or disclosed to any person or business outside the Charleston County Public Library.

Please notify the library of any e-mail address changes.

You may have an e-mail address added to each family members' accounts in order to receive notification of all your family's library materials.

You may renew materials online after obtaining a PIN (personal identification number). You may receive your PIN at the Circulation desk or by calling your branch library. One renewal per item is possible if there are no reserves on the item.

We ask our patrons to help us by being responsible. Please remember that failure to receive an e-mail notice does not waive a patron’s responsibility for the timely return of materials or fines incurred.

Programs, Programs, Programs!

Join us for some great programs in March!

Wired (grades 6 -12)
Wednesdays, March 4 and 25 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Teens get wired-up for fun and games @ the library! Enjoy board games, card games, video games, and more on Wednesdays.

Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Saturday, March 7 from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
It’s viewers’ choice on Saturday! Club members will have a choice of enjoying 3 episodes of Someday's Dreamers, Claymore, Azumanga Daioh, or Ouran High School Host Club.

Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Tuesday, March 10 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
We will watch episodes of Hikaru No Go and we will also begin learning how to play the game of Go in March. You may now enter your drawings and works of Anime art into the 2009 Club Anime art contest. The deadline to enter is May 1, 2009. Don't forget to pick up your March/April newsletter at the Reference Desk!

“Flip” Out for Teen Tech Week (grades 6 -12)
Wednesday, March 11 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Teen Tech Week 2009 by filming a cool video with Ms. Donna and her nifty video camera that will promote Teen Reading @ John’s Island Library. You must have parents’ permission to “star” in the video that could be featured on our Teen Blog. Forms available at the Reference Desk.

Saturday Movie: Beverly Hills Chihuahua (all ages)
Saturday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Join us @ the library for a fun day at the movies. Get ready for a hilarious fun-filled adventure starring Chloe, a diamond-clad ultra-pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua, who gets lost while on vacation in Mexico. Actors: Jamie Lee Curtis, Drew Barrymore, George Lopez, Piper Perabo and Andy Garcia. Rated PG, 91 minutes. Learn more about the actors and check out books to take home from our book display. Sponsor: The UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Highway, John’s Island.

Teen Movie: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (grades 6 -12)
Wednesday, March 18 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Rock out with Nick & Norah as they find unexpected romance and a musical connection in this film starring Michael Cera and Kat Dennings. Be sure to read the great young adult novel with the same title by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan to see which is better, the book or the movie. Rated PG-13; 89 minutes.

Club Anime Trivia Winners!!

Congrats to Nina Ryan and Amber Wilder for their awesome Anime knowledge! Both club members will receive their prizes during our next Saturday meeting on 2/21/09. Thanks to all who entered the trivia.

Library to Be Closed on February 16th

Charleston County Public Library’s 16 locations and the bookmobile will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.

Ouran High School Host Club!

Club Anime's next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 4:00. We will booktalk some great Manga and watch Ouran High School Host Club. The trivia winners will also be announced, so don't miss this meeting. Prizes will be available on 2/21/09.

Have You Joined Our Online Teen Book Club Yet?

Too busy to read a book? Now it's easy as opening your email. Join the library's Online Book Club and every day we'll send you a five-minute portion of a book in your email. Pick the types of books you like and start reading with us every weekday! And there's a book club just for teens! Join at the library or click on the image to the left to sign up online. This is a free library service and no library card is required.

(For Club Anime Members) Don't Forget!

Your Club Anime trivia is due on February 5, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. You may submit the trivia more than once. The entry with the most correct answers will qualify you for a possible prize. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2009.