Thursday, Sep. 03, 2009

Public libraries

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RICHLAND COUNTY

All Richland County Public Library locations will be closed Sunday and Monday for Labor Day

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL BRANCH: Kids’ Cozy Corner, story time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Teen Game Time, join your friends for a round of video games, 3-5 p.m. Thursdays. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Tai Chi Fundamentals II for adults, 11 a.m. Saturday. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Mind Games for adults, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 22; keep your wits sharp with Sudoku, chess or crosswords. Book Banter for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday; selection is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. Read with Curious George for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Let’s Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Clear Vision for teens, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15; bassist Tyrone Mack and keyboard/saxophonist Willie Wilson perform contemporary jazz standards and original works. Turtles are Cool!, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17; ages 3-12 can learn more about turtles with Stacy Jensen from Sesquicentennial State Park. Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. This Little Piggy Went to the Library, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24; stories and craft session for ages 3-12, Computer Basics: Basic Internet for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Simply Savvy Scrappin’ Part I for adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 29; save your special memories in scrapbooks, materials included. 2916 Broad River Road, (803) 772-6675

THE LINK, BALLENTINE: Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 11 a.m. Fridays. 1321 Dutch Fork Road, (803) 781-5026

SANDHILLS BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 am. and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. At Your Library: Catalog Training for homeschoolers ages 6-12 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17; selection is “The Year of Fog” by Michelle Richmond. Garden Like a Master: Composting the Easy Way for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Now I Am One!, 10:30 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14; stories and songs for you and your child ages 12-23 months. Kids Kraft: All for Fall, ages 6-8, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Free Legal Clinic: Filing for Bankruptcy for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17; 30-45 minute presentation and an open Q&A session. Call (803) 799-4015, ext. 158, to register. Teen Craft: Duck Tape Creations, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. 1 Summit Parkway, (803) 699-9230

NORTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Family Story Time, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 am.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 15. Weekly Wednesday Chapters for ages 9-12, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; selection is “The Good Earth” by Pearl S. Buck. It’s Grandparents’ Day! for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12: enjoy stories about kids and their grandparents and make a gift for your own. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14. Let’s Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14. Now I Am One!, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17, 24; stories and songs for you and your child ages 12-23 months. Computer Basics: E-mail Basics for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Go Domino!, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; ages 9-12 will learn the game and create art with dominoes. Comics and Graphic Novels for teens, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. It’s Raining Meatballs!, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22; ages 6-8 celebrate the release of the movie version of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” Hip2crafts for adults, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; gathering features something different every month. Bring a portable project — beading, altered art, knitting, crochet, macrame, drawing, Artist Trading Cards or embroidery. 7490 Parklane Road, (803) 736-6575

BLYTHEWOOD BRANCH: Digital Photography Club for teens, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12; members vote for a winner each month; a drawing will be held in December for a $20 gift certificate. Pig Out on Apples, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15; ages 3-8 can go hog-wild on apple stories and make an apple-licious craft, curly tail and all. Attention Babysitters!, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17; teens learn how to select books to keep their charges occupied. Horsing Around, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 horse stories and a craft for ages 3-12. 218 McNulty Road, (803) 691-9806

COOPER BRANCH: Now I Am One! 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; stories and songs for you and your child ages 12-23 months. Family Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 12, 26. Book Group for adults, 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14; selection is “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” by John Boyne. Knitwits for ages 12 and older, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 29; all materials provided. Pajamarama Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Reader’s Theater, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, ages 9-12 read stories and plays out loud; prepare to have fun, no stage experience necessary. “Take Her to Sea, Mr. Murdoch: Capt. E.J. Smith on the Titanic” for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30; Howard Burnham traces the story of transatlantic steam navigation and gives his spin on the maritime disaster. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sept. 19; Tuesday and Sept. 22. Story Time for all ages, 11 am. Saturdays. Mother Goose Story Time for ages 12 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Let’s Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for you and your child 12-23 months, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 10. Pajamarama Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14. Third Thursday Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 17; selection is “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. Puppetpalooza, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; all-ages puppet show followed by a puppet-making session. Get Creative! Scrapbooking Mini Books for adults, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; all materials provided. Game On! Mario Kart for teens, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; get behind the wheel and challenge your friends in this high-energy video game. Japanese tea ceremony for adults, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; Reiko Blackwell interprets the principles of Japanese philosophy through the ancient tradition. There will also be a kimono display; call (803) 772-6675 to register. 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, Sept. 17. Silver Screen, free movies for adults ages 55 and older, 11 a.m. Fridays. Twixt-n-Between, 12:30 p.m. Saturday; ages 9-12 will be exposed to all sorts of great reads. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. “Art-rageous” Back-to-School Portfolios, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; ages 9-12 use recycled materials to create a unique back-to-school portfolio. Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24; and 11 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 14, 21, 28. Wii Are the Champions for all ages, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14; challenge your friends to a round of video games. Self-Defense for Women, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15; interactive workshop for adults, led by Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee Tony Thomas. Hooked on Crocheting for ages 9-12, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16; bring your hook and yarn to learn or share your latest creations. Mind Your Manners, 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; discussion of tea etiquette for teens. Page Turners Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29; selection is “Just Too Good to Be True” by E. Lynn Harris. 5306 N. Main St., (803) 754-7734

EASTOVER BRANCH: Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Back to School Bash for all ages, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14; learn about library resources and make a craft to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month. Game On! Video Game Saturday for all ages, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 26. 608 Main St., Eastover, (803) 353-8584

WHEATLEY BRANCH: May I Pet Your Dog?, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14; Teoti Anderson of Prescription Paws and some of her canine friends demonstrate animal safety for ages 3-12. 4931 Woodrow St., (803) 799-5873

MAIN LIBRARY: Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Literary Discussion Group for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesday; selection is “Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare.” Get Your Resume Ready for adults, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays; bring work history including dates of employment and company contact information. Let’s Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Great Books Discussion Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday; selection is “The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli. Hands On Art for ages 2-4, 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11; dress for a mess. Get Research Ready: Back to School for Middle School for ages 11-15, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Teen Idol Auditions, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 20. Garden Like a Master: Composting the Easy Way for adults, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Homeschool Morning at RCPL, 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 14; younger children will enjoy a story time and tour of the Children’s Room while middle and high school students discover educational resources at the library. Toddler Story Time for you and your 2-year-old, 10:30 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14. Teen Otaku Association, 6-8 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14; join your friends for anime videos, refreshments and fun. inbeTWEEN time: Meet the Book Series for ages 9-12, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 and Nov. 9; create jazzy school supplies and discover great books about life. Now I Am One!, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15; stories and songs for you and your child ages 12-23 months. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 10:30 am. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 16. Business Start-Up 101 for adults, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17; James R. Pettit of the Small Business Development Center will discuss personal analysis, legal structures, business plans, financing your business, licensing and registration. Mother Goose Story Time for babies up to 12 months, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17, 24. Afternoon of Puppets for all ages, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Download Workshop, NetLibrary and Overdrive for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Steps and Stories, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; dance-based story time for all ages. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter __— Oh My! An Introduction to Social Networking for adults, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Students Unite!, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24; join your friends and meet 19-year-old author Isam Fukui (“Truancy” and “Truancy Origins”). Ask Mr. Smartypants for adults, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27; annual meeting of the Friends of the RCPL will feature discussion and book signing with Lane Filler, author of “Ask Mr. Smartypants.” “I Have a Problem With That: From the Cradle to Prison” for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29; Cynthia Pryor Hardy leads a panel discussion with community leaders on possible solutions for at-risk African-American youth. 1431 Assembly St., (803) 799-9084

KERSHAW COUNTY

All branches of the Kershaw County Library will be closed Monday for Labor Day.

CAMDEN BRANCH: Baby Story Time for ages 2 and younger, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Enjoying the Computer for adults, 6-7:30 tonight (five spaces available). Teens Teaching ’Tweens, 4 p.m. Tuesday; ages 8-11 will make a friendship necklace with Emma Buchanan (supplies included). Pajama Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Get Set to Read for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Reader’s Story Time for ages 5-8. 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Lunch Bunch Stories for ages 4-5, 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Teen Advisory Group for ages 12-15, 4 p.m. Wednesday; Brenda Wilhite of the Santee Lynches Regional Education Center will discuss personal pathways to success. Enjoying Word 2003 computer class for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 11 (five spaces available). Free yoga class for adults and families, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13; prior registration required and a waiver must be returned in advance. XL1 Computer Class for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Library Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14; selection is “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Roald Readers, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-29; ages 10-14 will celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday this month by reading “The Twits.” Enjoying the Internet computer class for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Enjoying PowerPoint 2003 computer class for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 26. 1304 Broad St., (803) 425-1508

ELGIN BRANCH: Roald Readers, 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 17; ages 10-14 will celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday this month by reading “The Twits.” Get Set Ready to Read for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14. Baby Story Time for ages 2 and younger, 11:15 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14. 2652 Main St., (803) 438-7881

LEXINGTON COUNTY

All branches of the Lexington County Library System will be closed Monday for Labor Day.

IRMO BRANCH: Lapsit, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays; stories, rhymes and songs for you and your child 11 months and younger. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Paw-sitive Reading, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, students in 5K through second grade are paired with tutors and therapy dogs, reading aloud to improve reading, comprehension and communication skills, building confidence and self-esteem. Happy Healthy Kids presents Get Healthy and Stay Healthy for all ages, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 24. Toddlertime for ages 1-2, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; sessions for ages 2-3 meet at 10:30 a.m. Internet Safety Seminar, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; information about online predators, social networking and cyberbullying for teens and parents. Chess Club for grades 6-12, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Talk Like a Pirate Day, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; grades 6-12 are invited to dress like a pirate and enjoy a screening of “Goonies.” Yu-Gi-Oh Championship Club for ages 7-14, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; participants should read the rule book before dueling and bring their own dueling supplies. 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 18-25 months, 11 a.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 11. 129 N.W. Columbia Ave., (803) 345-5479

WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH: Movie Afternoon for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Toddlertime for ages 23 months and younger 10 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14; ages 24-35 months meet at 10:45 a.m. Creative Dramatics II, 4 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14; theater games and improvisation for ages 10-13. Creative Dramatics I for ages 6-9, 4 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15. Juvenile Book Discussion for ages 9-12, 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Bedtime Story Time, craft and stories for all ages, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. 1500 Augusta Road, (803) 794-6791

GASTON BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 1½-4, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Books & Beyond for ages 5 and older, 4 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10, 24. 3214 S. Main St., (803) 791-3208

SWANSEA BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Teen Time for ages 12-18, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17; craft activity using pony beads. Books & Beyond for students in grades 1-5, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. 9 N. Lawrence Ave., (803) 785-3519

SOUTH CONGAREE-PINE RIDGE BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11:15 a.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 14. Books & Beyond, story and craft session for students in 5K through fifth grade, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Teen Time for students in grades 6-12, 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY: Toddlertime for you and your child age 12-23 months, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; sessions for 24-35 months meet 11:30 a.m. Thursdays and 9:30, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Books & Beyond, stories and crafts for students in grades 1-5, 4 p.m. today. Lapsit for you and your child 11 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. American Girl — Kaya 1764, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; all ages celebration features storyteller and musician Hawk Hurst. Between the Lines book discussion for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. 5440 Augusta Road, (803) 785-2600

GILBERT-SUMMIT BRANCH: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-25 months, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept.15. Books & Beyond, 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17; stories and activities for ages 6 and older. 110 Broad St., (803) 785-5387

PELION BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Teen Time for students in grades 6-12, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Family Movie Morning, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. 1206 Pine St., (803) 785-3272

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE BRANCH: Teen Book Discussion for grades 6-12, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Toddlertime for you and your child 18-25 months, 10 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 16. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 16. Books & Beyond, story and craft session for grades 1-5, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Teens & ’Tweens for students in grades 6-12, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. 203 Armory St., (803) 532-9223

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