Village Library
July 2025
Don't forget to pick up your prizes for Summer Reading!
 
Prizes will be released on a schedule:
5 hour prize available starting June 16th
15 hour prize available starting July 7th
30 hour prize available starting July 21st
 
Join us for programming at Village Library all summer. In this summer edition of the newsletter, programs each month are separated by age group. Find Storytime information in the Kids section of the newsletter. 
 
Please note that the library will be CLOSED on
Friday, July 4th for the Fourth of July. 
 
ALL AGES
 
 
 
Japanese Magical Journey
Monday, July 14 at 1 p.m.
Combining traditional Japanese theatre, music, origami, magic, and storytelling, Yasu will guide audiences to the enchanting land of Japan. He will share excerpts from a Japanese traditional folktale with origami and a Japanese traditional vaudeville act with the playing of a traditional flute. All ages welcome.
 
KIDS
Criss Cross Mangosauce
Friday, July 11 at 11 a.m.
Don't miss this bilingual and bicultural performing group, offering an interactive performance blending traditional Latin rhythms with classic American children's rhymes to get kids moving and singing in both English and Spanish! This program was made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the South Carolina State Library.
STEAM Saturday: Spin Art
Saturday, July 12 at 10:45 a.m.
Join us at the library for a Saturday Science Experiment. We will be learning how to use a spin art machine to create unique art pieces while learning about symmetry and radial balance. 
 
Gardening with Ms. Karen
Wednesday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Ms. Karen, Sundrops Montessori Garden Science Teacher, will read a gardening story to children and engage them in a fun lesson and activity about edible plants. 
Family Storytime
Every Thursday in July at 10 a.m. (except July 3)
Family Storytime is for all ages. Together we will sing songs, read books, and engage early literacy skills! A craft or activity will be available at the end.
Baby Storytime
Friday, July 18 and 25 at
11 a.m.
Join us each Friday for Baby Storytime. We will sing songs, read books, and do different activities for children two years old and under!

T(W)EENS
DIY Library Tote Bag
Tuesday, July 8 at 11 a.m.
Bring an old t-shirt to the library and learn how to turn it into a tote bag that can carry your books! This is a no-sew activity for ages 8+. 
Donut Diorama Day
Tuesday, July 29 at 1 p.m.
Can you build a structure out of donuts? Give it a try at the library! Ages 8+ are invited to engineer a structure using donuts and toothpicks. 
 
ADULTS
 
Brown Bag Book Club
Wednesday, July 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Chat and chew (bring a bagged lunch!) about books in the mystery and suspense genre.
 
Tango with Tango Rojo
Monday, July 28 at 2 p.m.
Adults are invited to take a one-hour introductory Argentine tango class with Dale of Tango Rojo! This class will be held at the library, with 20 registration spots available. Please call the library at 843-884-9741 to reserve your space! All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
July Calendar: Monthly Format
July Calendar: Descriptive Format
What's Hope reading this month?
 
Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird explore the seashore
 
Join Bear and Bird on their seaside trail to spot beach finds and wildlife in this picture book for 3-5 year olds. Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird Explore the Seashore is a fun story and a beach nature guide. With captivating illustrations and "Can you spot?" panels, children can have fun looking out for different objects and wilderness on the beach.

Village Library
430 Whilden Street
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843-884-9741

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