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!

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.

Need to have books read before school begins next month? Come by the Reference Desk for help in finding the books you need...but don't wait...time is running out! You can also call the Reference Desk at (843) 559-1945 for assistance.

What Are You Doing For Fun This Summer?

1. READ--and get prizes! iRead '08!
2. Go to the beach--for real or virtually--check out the Folly Beach surf cams.
3. Chill at a Charleston County Park near you.
4. Come to the library for great teen programs! See this blog's sidebar or visit the CCPL website to get the 411!
5. Be active! Ride a bike, take a walk, play sports--just enjoy the outdoors!

What are you doing for fun this summer? Make a comment and let us know!

Read-A-Palooza!

It's almost time for Read-A-Palooza!
Thursday, June 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
It’s the last day of school! It’s the beginning of summer! Join us at the library for the 2nd Annual Read-A-Palooza festival with summer reading sign-up, crafts and a jump castle!
Thank you to our Super Star Sponsors:
Friends of the Library
The New Jerusalem A.M.E. Church
John’s Island Tool & Party Rent-All
New St. James Bethel A.M.E. Church
Costco
Food Lion of John’s Island
Piggly Wiggly of John’s Island
Ready, Set, Jump!
St. John’s Fire Department
James Island Wal-Mart
West Ashley Wal-Mart