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.