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There's still time to earn prizes for reading this summer! The programs for children, teens and adults run until Aug. 17, so keep logging your progress.
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The year-long program, which is for teens in grades 6-12, will start in September and feature literary works that focus on social justice issues.
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Kiosks offer a convenient way to check out items and pay fines. To use a kiosk, patrons just need their library card (or card number) and their PIN.
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Want to hear what it's like to be an astronaut? Meet retired NASA astronaut Dr. Don Thomas, who will visit CCPL branches July 16 and 17 to talk about his experiences living and working in space during space shuttle missions.
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Can't make it to a CCPL branch? CCPL is taking materials, activities and prizes on the road to make it easier for families to participate in Summer Reading this year. Check out the schedule to find a Pop Up Library near you!
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CCPL is teaming up with CCSD and Lowcountry Food Bank to provide FREE lunch to anyone age 18 and younger at branches this summer. summer. There is no approval process required for participants to redeem free lunch.
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Visit the Main and Cooper River branches this July to participate in hands-on food prep and cooking demonstrations in the Charlie Cart mobile kitchen classroom.
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Did you know that CCPL offers hundreds of free programs a month with content specifically tailored to kids, teens and adults? Check out a selection of upcoming programs below, or
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The Charleston Time Machine is an imaginary time-travel device created by historian Dr. Nic Butler that features stories and facts from the colorful history of Charleston. Listen to the latest podcast: In 2018, the Palmetto Society invited Dr. Butler to deliver a speech at White Point Garden to commemorate the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, which took place June 28, 1776. In celebration of that historic day, he shares his speech in the hope that people unfamiliar with the event might draw inspiration from the bravery of those who fought for our nation’s independence.
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SC Codes Mentor Meetup SC Codes is a platform that connects South Carolinians to education and resources to pursue careers in technology. Visit sccodes.org to start free online coding courses, and register on the SC Codes events page for an upcoming mentor session at CCPL.
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Meet Your Library is a web series designed to introduce people to the wide variety of services and resources available through CCPL. This month, it's time for a Staff Spotlight! We are turning the camera around on Digital Creation Technician Julian Gooding. You'll find Julian in Wando Mt. Pleasant's Digital Recording Studio, ready to help with all of your photo/video projects.
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What he remembers is both terrifying and sweet. It is a tale of friendship, monsters, and the unexplained. Forty years earlier, a suicide in the neighborhood unleashed something sinister that only Lettie Hempstock seemed to understand. She befriended and protected the young boy from an evil nanny, brainwashed parents, and other demons. The story is intense at times, but the fear is interwoven with idyllic childhood memories of family, home and friendship. As with all Gaiman books, it is very well written and a lot of fun if the reader enjoys escaping reality and joining a creepy and nostalgic world. - Reviewed by Melissa Hatch, Tech Team Librarian
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There are girls with magic powers, robots on a rampage, and plenty more creative plots: manga has some of the best stories in comics. But for a newcomer, getting into the genre can be a daunting task.
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CCPL’s newest branch, located near the banks of the Wando River in Mt. Pleasant, stands within a scenic neighborhood with a rich but invisible history.
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Couldn't make it to the recent panel discussion? Watch a recording to see experts discuss the efforts underway to prevent human trafficking crimes.
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