LibraryAware September 2025

Hurd/St. Andrews Children's Department

What's Happening in September?

Bookmark Design Contest: An Ocean of Stories

September 1-30

Children's Book Week is right around the corner, so help us celebrate by designing a bookmark! Any child (pre-K through 12th grade) may submit a bookmark design during the month of September. Visit or contact your local library for bookmark design submission forms and contest rules beginning September 1. One winner from each age group will be chosen and announced during Children's Book Week, which begins on November 3.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, September 4 at 3 PM

Join us for a fun outdoor scavenger hunt on the front lawn! Kids will get a nature checklist and search for items like leaves, flowers, and rocks. Find them all to win a prize!

Yoga for Kids

Tuesday, September 16 at 3:30 PM

Yoga for kids blends playful activities, storytelling, and yoga poses to nurture physical fitness, mindfulness, and creativity in a supportive environment. We have a selection of yoga mats available for use on a first come, first served basis.

Multimedia Art for Autumn

Tuesday, September 23 from 3:30-4:30 PM

Create visually striking seasonal art using a variety of materials!

Let's Read! ¡Vamos a leer!

Saturday, September 27 at 3:30 PM

Inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month, in this family storytime we'll read a few bilingual stories, sing and then make flores de papel, otherwise known as Mexican tissue paper flowers. No Spanish language skills are necessary to enjoy this special storytime and craft.

All-Ages Programs

Golden Ticket Scavenger Hunt

Monthlong

Celebrate national Library Card Sognup Month in style! Hunt for one of the 100 hidden golden tickets scattered throughout the library. Find a golden ticket and you'll be entered for a chance to win an exciting weekly CCPL swag prize! At the end of the month someone will win a family grand prize package.

Hobbit Day Food Drive

Monday, September 15th-Saturday, September 20th

A Hobbit loves nothing more than a good meal with good company, so this year for Hobbit Day, the Hurd/St. Andrews Library is partnering with Lowcountry Food Bank to collect food for our neighbors in need. Visit the library in the week leading up to the Hobbit Day Party to drop off your shelf stable items and help us reach our donation goal! Most needed items: canned tuna and meat, canned fruit in water or juice, low-sodium canned vegetables, peanut butter, rice, and whole grain cereal or pasta.

Hobbit Day Party & Farmer's Market

Saturday, September 20, 10 AM-1 PM

Welcome back to our second annual Hobbit Day party at Hurd/St. Andrews Library! Join us as we celebrate everything "Lord of the Rings" with snacks, games, prizes, and more! Grab a second breakfast at our farmer's market and donate to our food drive to help provide elevenses to someone in need.

Storytimes

Baby Storytime

Thursday, September 4 , 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 AM

Enjoy songs, movement, and a story followed by baby playtime. Geared towards children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 AM

Enjoy songs, movement and a story followed by toddler playtime. Geared towards children ages 2-3 years old with a caregiver.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 AM

Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and activities that reinforce early literacy skills. Geared towards children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Branch Hours

Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM

Friday 9 AM - 6 PM

Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM

Closed

Monday, September 1 - Labor Day

Coming Soon...Reading Quest!

Reading Quest is a new Beanstack-based reading challenge for children in grades K-5 that CCPL is launching in September. Visit your local library to learn more!