West Ashley Library
October 2025
Happy Fall Y'all!
Please note that all Charleston County Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 13 for staff training. 
Adult Events
Knit, Stitch, Crochet!
October 4th & 18th, 2:00 p.m.
Calling all fiber artists! Join us for a fun afternoon of conversation, learning and practice - all skill levels welcome & bring your work-in-progress!
Time for Tea!
October 7th & 21st, 11:00 a.m.
Join your fellow active senior citizens in cognitive engagement and intellectual conversations! 
The librarianist : a novel by Patrick deWitt
West Ashley Book Club
October 16th, 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a discussion of the book, The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt - email adamsab@ccpl.org or call the branch for more information! 
Fall Wreath Craft
October 15th, 11:00 a.m.
Bring your creativity and any extra specialty items you like to make a festive Fall Wreath! Wreaths and basic materials provided and all skill levels welcome.
Teen Events
Homeschooler's Art Club (grade 6-12)
Registration only
October 2nd, 3:30 p.m.
 Learn about the life of a famous artist and try your hand at their style of painting. This month the focus will be on Jackson Pollock and the abstract-expressionist movement.
Inbetweener's Club
(grade 4-6)
October 15th, 3:30 p.m.
All 4th - 6th graders are invited to join the Inbetweener's Club! Join us to make beautiful tissue paper stained glass. 
Homeschool Hangout
(grade 6-12)
October 22nd, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Drop by for a couple hours to meet and hang out with other homeschoolers.  This program is for 6th- 12th graders. 
 
Flick and Pop!
(grade 6 - 12)
October 23rd, 3:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. 
Bring a friend. Rated PG, 2 hr. 33 min. 
Illustration of a friendly winking ghost with a book facing to the right
Graphic Novel Book Club
(grade 4-6)
October 29th, 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us in the Teen space for drinks, snacks, and a fun book discussion. This month we will read Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell.  Books will be available at the branch in early October to be checked out.  
Children's Events
Featured Program:
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
October 6th, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Chinese tradition, with us. Join us in our Youth Services area to make special crafts, taste traditional mooncakes, and learn more about this celebration. 
Show and Tell 
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 3:30 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of show and tell! Step up to the mic and share your stories and treasures with us! 
Tabletop Games
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 3:30 p.m.
Come enjoy some tabletop games! Each Thursday we will have board games or puzzles for a fun and relaxing afternoon. 
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
(kids and families)
Saturday, October 11th, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  
Enjoy early literacy activities, provided by The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and celebrate former first lady Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday. Drop-in program geared to ages 6 and under. 
First Friday Flicks
October 3rd, 3:30 p.m.
Join us on the first Friday of each month for an afternoon movie! This month hangout in a beanbag chair and enjoy popcorn and the movie Coco. Rated PG, 1 hr. 45 min
Saturday Crafternoon (kids and families)
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2:30 p.m.
Stop by the West Ashley library for a cozy afternoon of crafting. Make a fun project to keep or something special to give as a gift.
 
Pollinator Pals
October 7th, 14, 21st, 28th, 3:30 p.m.
Join us each Tuesday after school for “Pollinator Pals”, where we will learn all about these tiny but important insects and animals and what we can do to help support them.
Lego Mondays
October 20th & 27th, 3:30 p.m. 
We'll have a new LEGO challenge for you to accomplish each week. Your creativity will be on display all week for others to see! 
Storytime and Early Literacy Programs
Music & Movement
(kids and families)
October 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, and 29th, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a fun morning as we sing songs, dance our sillies out and get acquainted with rhythm, beat and movement that support your child’s developing literacy skills. 
Baby Storytime
(0-24 months with caregiver)
October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th,  10:00 a.m.
Just for babies and their caregivers! Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of movement that’s 
developmentally appropriate. 
Evening Family Storytime
(kids and families)
October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a special twilight storytime where we will read books, sing songs, dance, and share a peaceful goodnight. Wearing pajamas or comfy clothes is encouraged. 
West Ashley Library
45 Windermere Blvd.
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
843-766-6635

ccpl.org