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RICHLAND COUNTY

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL BRANCH: Teen video game challenge, 3-5 p.m. today and Thursday, Feb. 18. Owls of South Carolina for ages 6-12, 4 p.m. today. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Let's Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Mind Games for adults, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday and Feb. 23; keep your mind sharp with Sudoko, chess or crosswords. Book Banter for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child ages 12 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Read with Curious George for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Germs, Germs, Germs!, 4 p.m. Wednesday; science-based program from EdVenture Children's Museum shows ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Pine Needle Basketry for adults, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27; at the end of the course, you'll have your own masterpiece. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Chinese Dragon Parade for ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. 2916 Broad River Road, (803) 772-6675

THE LINK, BALLENTINE: Hey! Listen to This!, 11 a.m. Fridays; stories and songs for all ages. Chinese New Year Fun for ages 6-12, 11 a.m. Saturday. Pajamarama Story Time for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. 1321 Dutch Fork Road, (803) 781-5026

SANDHILLS BRANCH: At Your Library: Catalog Training for home-schooled students ages 6-12, 10:30 a.m. today. Writing Assistance for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; half-hour consultations available on a drop-in basis. Garden Like a Master: For the Love of Roses, 6:30 tonight; Midlands Master Gardeners will share tips on suitable cultivars and their care. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for you and your child age 12-23 months, 11 a.m. Mondays. Let's Speak English for adults, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Teen Advisory Board, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday. Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 11. hip2craft for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Kids Kraft, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16; balloon animals craft session for ages 6-8. Around the World in 80 Minutes for ages 6-8, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Your P's and Q's, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; etiquette program for ages 9-12. 1 Summit Parkway, (803) 699-9230

NORTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Now I Am One! stories and songs for you and your child age 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Let's Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Mondays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Gaming Jewelry for ages 9-12, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; make your own jewelry using Scrabble tiles and other game pieces. Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Be My Valentine, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; story and craft session for all ages. hip2craft for adults, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Celebrating the Past - Looking Toward the Future, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; Terrance Acox and Xavier McDaniel discuss their careers and offer inspiration to dream big. Drop-in Craft Day for all ages, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. Financial Planning for Teens, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Infant and Toddler Sign Language for adults, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24; learn the developmental benefits of sign language and basics that you can practice with your child. Computer basics, E-Mail Basics for adults, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 7490 Parklane Road, (803) 736-6575

BLYTHEWOOD BRANCH: Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Will You Be My Valentine?, story and craft session for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. 218 McNulty Road, (803) 691-9806

COOPER BRANCH: Now I Am One!, stories and songs for you and your child age 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Celebrate the Season - Valentine's Day, story and craft session for ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Family Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Groove Line for adults, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Mid-Winter Games for ages 9-12, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; try your hand at some of the latest PS2 and Wii games. Germs, Germs, Germs!, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16; science-based program from EdVenture shows ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Knitwits for teens, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16; knitting basics, all materials provided. Garden Like a Master: Orchids for adults, 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19; learn the basics from Midlands Master Gardeners. Get Teen Tech Savvy, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22; learn about library databases, create a wiki and share ideas. Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child 12 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. C.A.V.E. Book Group for adults, 7 tonight; selection is "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Get Creative! Cards for Your Valentine for adults, 2-4 p.m. Saturday (all materials provided). Pajamarama Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Monday. Now I Am One! stories and songs for your child age 12-23 months, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Let's Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Family History Workshop for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Computer Basics: My RCPL for adults, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Teen Advisory Board, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Celebrate Black History Month, all-ages story session, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Get Your Resume Ready for adults, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Bring work and education history and contact information for three professional references. Third Thursday Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Computer Basics: E-Mail Basics for adults, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 23. Musica, Cuentos, y Mucho Mas, Latino music and stories for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Voices of Our People, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22; a celebration of African-American history and culture through poetry, music and dance for teens and adults. Computer Basics: Microsoft Word 2007 Overview for adults, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Germs, Germs, Germs!, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; science-based program from EdVenture Children's Museum teaches ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Family History Workshop: African-American Genealogy for adults, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 7421 Garners Ferry Road, (803) 776-0855

NORTH MAIN BRANCH: Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today and Thursday, Feb. 18. Computer Basics: Basic Internet for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Mondays. Twixt 'n' Between, stories for ages 9-12, 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. A Salute to Robert Smalls for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; historian Donald Sweeper re-enacts an interview with the former South Carolina slave who served in the state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. Be My Valentine for all ages, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Voices of Our People for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15; songs, poems and speeches written by famous African-Americans. Page Turners Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; selection is "Faith Under Fire" by Lajoyce Brookshire. Representing Our Yesterdays, Todays and Tomorrows for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 5306 N. Main St., (803) 754-7734

EASTOVER BRANCH: Germs, Germs, Germs! 11 a.m. Saturday; science-based program from EdVenture Children's Museum teaches ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Teen Bling, Valentine's Day Edition, jewelry craft session, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; all materials provided. Game Day: The Old Fashioned Way, board games for all ages, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Game On! Video Game challenge for teens, 2-5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Tween Screen for ages 9-12, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22; kick back at the library with the movie "Race to Witch Mountain" and refreshments. 608 Main St., Eastover, (803) 353-8584

WHEATLEY BRANCH: Year of the Tiger, Chinese New Year celebration for ages 5-12, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12. February Celebration for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26; stories in the African-American tradition with storyteller Darion McCloud. 4931 Woodrow St., (803) 799-5873

MAIN LIBRARY: Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Computer Basics: Typing for adults, 10 a.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Blythewood High School's Gospel Choir in concert, 2 p.m. Saturday. Let it Shine, 10:30 a.m. Saturday; all-ages session featuring stories from the RCPL's Coretta Scott King collection. Anti-"Twilight" Valentine's Day Party for teens, 3:30 p.m. Saturday; movies, clips and activities that have absolutely nothing to do with the "Twilight" series. Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Discussion and book signing with S.C. native Patricia Harris ("None of Us is As Good As All of Us: How McDonald's Prospers by Embracing Inclusion and Diversity"), 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Irmo High School Gospel Choir, 3 p.m. Sunday. Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child ages 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesday, Feb. 23. Teen Otaku Association, 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Southern Writers Series with Brian Ray ("Through the Pale Door"), 6 p.m. Monday. Literary Discussion Group for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesday; selection is Linda Donn's "The Little Balloonist." Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Monday, Feb. 22. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Let's Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Now I Am One!, songs and stories for you and your child age 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Great Books Discussion Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday; selection is "The Chilean Earthquake" by Heinrich von Kleist. Hands-on Art for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12; dress for a mess. Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Jazz on a Saturday Morning for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Garden Like a Master: For the Love of Roses for adults, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14; Midlands Master Gardeners have tips on planting and care of suitable cultivars. Computer Basics; Basic Internet for adults, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Growing Your Business for adults, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Lunch and Listen for all ages, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; bring your lunch and enjoy the sounds of jazz vocalist Eboniramm. Finding a Job Online for adults, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. "The Gospel Root Chaser" for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Wii Are the Champions, video game challenge for ages 6-12, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Choosing Quality Child Care for adults, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. Writing Your Family History for adults, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. Pajamarama Puppets for all ages, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. Literary Discussion Group for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; selection is "Murder on Marble Row" by Victoria Thompson. Ward One for all ages, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; USC's Bobby Donaldson discusses his research on Columbia's historic Ward One community. Southern Writers Series with Percival Everett ("I Am Not Sidney Poitier"), 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Computer Basics: E-Mail Basics for adults, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Get Your Resume Ready for adults, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Afternoon of Puppets for all ages, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Art and Artifacts from South Carolina's Fall Line, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Financial Aid 101 for teens, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; folks from USC's TRIO program make sense of college financial aid forms. Remembering Why We Sing for all ages, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; Frankie L. Goodman of the Center for Southern African-American music traces the history of sacred music, from spirituals to modern gospel. 1431 Assembly St., (803) 799-9084

KERSHAW COUNTY

CAMDEN BRANCH: Baby Story Time for you and your child age 2 and younger, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays . Enjoying the Computer for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday. XL1 for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Monday. After School @ the Library: Valentine Roses for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Get Set to Read for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Reader's Story Time for homeschoolers ages 5-9, 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Lunch Bunch Stories, 1 p.m. Wednesdays; ideal for ages 4-5 who enjoy the library after preschool. Teen Advisory Group for ages 12-18, 4 p.m. Wednesday. Enjoying Word 2003 computer class for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. XL2 for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. After School @ the Library: Mask Masquerade for ages 6-12, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Book Club for adults, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Enjoying PowerPoint 2003 computer class for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 20. XL3 for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. After School @ the Library: Acting Cinderella for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Enjoying the Internet computer class for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 1304 Broad St., (803) 425-1508

ELGIN BRANCH: After School @ the Library: The Name Game; craft and puppet show for ages 6-10, 4 p.m. today. Get Set to Read for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Baby Story Time for you and your child ages 2 and younger, 10:30 a.m.Mondays. After School @ the Library: Valentine Roses for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. After School @ the Library: Mask Masquerade for ages 6-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. After School @ the Library: Acting Cinderella for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 2652 Main St., (803) 438-7881

LEXINGTON COUNTY

IRMO BRANCH: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 12-23 months, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; sessions for ages 24-35 months meet at 10:30 a.m. same days. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Puppet Show for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday. Family movie for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Books and Beyond for students in grades 5K through 5, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Anti-Valentine's Chocolate Fest for students in grades 6-12, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Book Discussion for students in grades 3-5, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; selection is "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett. Bagels and Books for students in grades 6-12, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 6251 St. Andrews Road, (803) 798-7880

CHAPIN BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 11 a.m. Fridays. Books and Beyond, Valentine story and craft session for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. 129 N.W. Columbia Ave., (803) 345-5479

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH: All-ages homeschoolers series on first aid for campers, 1 p.m. today. Toddlertime for you and your child 23 months and younger, 10 a.m. Mondays; session for ages 24-35 months meets at 10:45 a.m. Creative Dramatics, theater games and improvisation for ages 10-13, 4 p.m. Mondays; session for ages 6-9 meets at 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 years, 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Movie Afternoon for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Storytelling festival for all ages, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. All-ages homeschoolers series on the nighttime sky, 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, (803) 794-6791

GASTON BRANCH: Books and Beyond, stories and activities for ages 5 and older, 4 p.m. today and Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 3214 S. Main St., (803) 791-3208

SWANSEA BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, noon Tuesdays. Valentine's Day craft and story session for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Chocolate Fest, program for students in grades 6-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. 49 N. Lawrence Ave., (803) 785-3519

SOUTH CONGAREE-PINE RIDGE BRANCH: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11:15 a.m. Mondays. Books and Beyond craft and story session for students in 5K through grade 5, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. Love Stinks! chocolate party for students in grades 6-12, 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 24-35 months, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Tax Talk for ages 15 and older, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lapsit for you and your child 11 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Teen Time: Get Your Game On for students in grades 6-12, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Teen Time: Anime Kessha for students in grades 6-12, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Teen Time: Fantastical Creatures for students in grades 6-12, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Between the Lines, book discussion for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; selection is "Extra Credit" by Andrew Clements. Retirement planning workshop for ages 18 and older, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. 5440 Augusta Road, (803) 785-2600

GILBERT-SUMMIT BRANCH: Chess Club for students in grades 3-5, 2:45 p.m. today. Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Books and Beyond story and craft session for ages 6 and older, 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. 110 Broad St., (803) 785-5387

PELION BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Family Movie Morning for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. 1206 Pine St., (803) 785-3272

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE BRANCH: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Books and Beyond craft and story session for students in grades 1-5, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. 203 Armory St., (803) 532-9223