Dorchester Road Library e-Newsletter
May 2025 
 
Upcoming Events

The Three Little Circus Pigs presented by Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth
 
 Step right up to the big top in this interactive adaptation of The Three Little Pigs where the Big Bad Wolf might just turn out to be the hero of the story. Best suited for grades K - 5
 
Friday, May 2, 2025
 
10:30am - 11:30am
 
Community Room
Craft Supply Exchange
 
Bring your craft supplies and exchange them with others to take home new-to-you supplies to fuel your creative hobbies
 
 
Saturday, May 3, 2025
 
2:00pm - 3:00pm
 
Community Room
 
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
 
Teens and family members celebrate Cinco De Mayo! Make your own piñata and play La Loteria! 
 
 
Monday, May 5, 2025
 
4:00pm - 5:00pm
 
Dorchester Road
 
Technology Programs
Tech Team Help Lab
Do you need a little help with your new laptop, phone, or tablet? Would you like to see some popular laptop and tablet options before making a purchase? Drop in and play with our “tech toy box” or see a Tech Team member for assistance.
 
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dorchester Road
 

Computer Basics: Getting Started 
Are you new to using computers or just need a refresher course? Join us in the community room and learn basic parts of the computer, the difference between hardware and software, using windows along with the mouse confidently. Register with a staff member. 
 
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Community Room
Adobe Capture Fun 
Teens in 6-12 grade, get creative with the free Adobe Capture app. Use a camera on our library iPads or your smartphone to capture photos. Use shapes, text, colors, materials, brushes and patterns from your photos for your projects.
 
 
 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dorchester Road

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Program Highlights             Visit ccpl.org/calendar for a complete list of upcoming events. 
A Conversation with Bestselling Authors ReShonda Tate & Victoria Christopher Murray
As part of their 8 Cities, 8 Days bookstore tour, bestselling authors ReShonda Tate and Victoria Christopher Murray will be featured at the Dorchester Road Branch Library in partnership with VaLinda Miller's Turning Page Bookshop for a conversation about their latest historical fiction novels, The Queen of Sugar Hill and Harlem Rhapsody. The conversation will be moderated by Live 5 News Anchor Ann McGill. The event will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. It will include a book signing by both authors.
 
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
 
6:00pm - 7:30pm
 
Community Room
 
Keychain Craft 
We invite you to take part in an enjoyable hour of designing a DIY one-of- a kind keychain. Everyone has keys which means everyone needs a keychain. Come and get inspired to WOW yourself using colorful and stylish beads to create a keychain that will show off your creative side. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Please call (843) 552-6466.
 
Saturday, May 31, 2025
 
2:00pm - 3:00pm
 
Dorchester - Community Room
 
Summer Reading 2025
 
 
 
Summer Reading 2025
 
Starts June 1!
 
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Dorchester Road Library
6325 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, South Carolina 29418
843-552-6466
ccpl.org