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 IPhone BasicsWednesday, September 3 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Are you new to the world of iPhones? Join us for iPhone basics! This program will cover essential functions and features, and how to troubleshoot common issues with simple solutions. Learn how to navigate your iPhone with confidence! Presented by the CCPL Tech Team. Parking is free underneath the library for the first hour; $1 for every 30 minutes after that. Ya'll Yoga Wednesday, September 3 Wednesday, September 10 Wednesday, September 17 Wednesday, September 24 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Lowcountry Power Yoga - Spry Chair & Mat Class (60 minutes). Access balance, strength, and independence in chair and floor-based poses. You will learn to transition from seated to standing to reclining on the mat using the chair as a tool. If getting up and down from the floor is challenging for you, we will teach you how to do this with and without the help of a chair. This class is great if you are looking for low-impact movements, recovering from an injury, or focusing on joint and spine health. Gallery Night: "Cover to Cover" by Christna Victor Wednesday, September 3 6-7 p.m. Cover to Cover is a collection of works made to celebrate the books that I continue to revisit, reread and adore as objects. Books have had a huge impact on my art practice and life. My early education relied on books heavily to feed my imagination as a child and expand my understanding of history as a student. They offered me an unbiased opportunity to learn about the country my family was forced to flee. As an artist they helped shape who I would become as a creative and intellectual. This exhibition honors the power texts can have on our lives and the physical spaces that continue to make them available. Artist Bio Cristina Victor is a Cuban-American interdisciplinary artist and arts educator committed to creating and facilitating generative exchanges about the complexities of our collective and individual human experience. Through approaches including ceramic sculpture, mixed media drawing, textile installation, public flag projects, curation and accessible arts programming; she produces her work with deep consideration for the power of design, color and language. Her concern for access, balances her formal object making and public engagement projects. She received her AA from the New World School of the Arts, Her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and her MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. Recent solo exhibitions include Public Works, Summerville, SC (2024), Norco College Art Gallery, Norco, CA (2023) and Ditch Projects, Eugene, OR (2023). CCPL E-Library Tuesday, September 9 10-11 a.m. Join us for a class where we discuss how to use and the importance of CCPL's online resources. Anywhere from Flipster to Libby, we will go over how to get the most out of your library card. Job Search Drop-In Tuesday, September 9 6-7 p.m. Stop by for one-on-one assistance with creating or formatting your resume, navigating online applications, and exploring helpful career resources. Short Fiction Book Discussion Wednesday, September 10 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a discussion series on selections from The Best American Short Stories 2024, edited by Lauren Groff. This program will also be streamed live on Microsoft Teams. Register below and a Teams event will be shared with you. If you would like to join through Teams, and registration is full, please register anyway. Tech Team Help Lab Thursday, September 11 Thursday, September 25 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 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 with your own device. First come, first served. Book Voyage Book Club Thursday, September 11 6-7:30 p.m. The Book Voyage Book Club is taking off for Northern Asia, and you’re invited! This month, we'll embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting lands of Asia. From bustling metropolises to tranquil landscapes, Asia offers a tapestry of cultures, and experiences waiting to be explored. Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. etc. —choose a book set in this fascinating region and let the journey begin. Each month, we discover new corners of the world through captivating stories. Join the discussion at our monthly meetups or chart your own course by filling out your personal reading map. Connect with fellow book lovers, broaden your horizons, and experience the magic of global storytelling. Ready to travel the world—one book at a time? Career Roadmaps with LinkedIn Learning Monday, September 15 9:30-10:30 a.m. Explore video courses, learning paths, and certifications to help develop new skills and stand out in the job market. |
BYOB Book Club! Monday, September 15 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call it "Literary Potluck": Join us for the "Bring Your Own Book" book club! Each month we'll explore a new genre, and all you have to do is bring a book you've been wanting to talk about that fits the theme. Whether it's a beloved classic, a recent page-turner, or a hidden treasure, we want to hear about it! A great way to discover new genres and read out of your comfort zone. This month's genre is memoir or biography. Registration required. Parking is free underneath the library for the first hour; each additional 30 minutes after that is $1. Android Basics Tuesday, September 16 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Are you new to the world of Android phones? Join us for Android basics! This program will cover essential functions and features, and how to troubleshoot common issues with simple solutions. Learn how to navigate your phone with confidence! Presented by the CCPL Tech Team. Parking is free underneath the library for the first hour; $1 for every 30 minutes after that. Keyboard and Mouse Thursday, September 18 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Join us for a how-to class on the basics of the keyboard and mouse! "I Was Born to Be in a Library": Pat Conroy's Great Love of Libraries" Thursday, September 18 6-7 p.m. Join us for an evening exploring Pat Conroy's love of libraries. This one-hour presentation on best-selling author Pat Conroy's lifelong love of books and libraries focuses on the roles public libraries, school libraries, and Pat's own personal library played in his writing life. Through video and audio clips, photographs, and published and unpublished writings by and about Conroy, this discussion welcomes attendees into the book-filled world of one of America's most beloved writers. This will be presented by Jonathan Haupt, Executive Director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, an Affiliate of the American Writers Museum and an American Library Association Literary Landmark. This organization continues the literary legacy of Pat Conroy (1945-2016) as a teacher, mentor, advocate, and friend to readers and writers alike. Resume Refresh Monday, September 22 6 -7 p.m. Need a resume refresh? Join our workshop where we'll help you update and polish your resume during class. Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a few tweaks, our hands-on session will get your resume job-ready! Science Friday Book Club Friday, September 26 2-3:30 p.m. Charleston County Public Library is proud to partner with the Science Friday podcast to host the Science Friday Book Club! Please join us in person where we will discuss Joy Buolamwini's Unmasking AI. The following is a description of the book by the publisher: Unmasking AI goes beyond the headlines about existential risks produced by Big Tech. It is the remarkable story of how Buolamwini uncovered what she calls “the coded gaze”—the evidence of encoded discrimination and exclusion in tech products—and how she galvanized the movement to prevent AI harms by founding the Algorithmic Justice League. Applying an intersectional lens to both the tech industry and the research sector, she shows how racism, sexism, colorism, and ableism can overlap and render broad swaths of humanity “excoded” and therefore vulnerable in a world rapidly adopting AI tools. Computers, she reminds us, are reflections of both the aspirations and the limitations of the people who create them. Author Talk with Stacy Willingham Saturday, September 27 1-2 p.m. Come meet the Lowcountry native and New York Times bestselling author Stacy Willingham to celebrate and discuss her newly released novel Forget Me Not, a mystery thriller set in coastal South Carolina. The author will be available to sign books following the event.
This event will be in partnership with Itinerant Literate Books and books will be available for purchase. Spilling Tea with the Jane Austen Society Tuesday, September 30 6-7 p.m. Join us at Main Library for a special evening to celebrate the life and writings of Jane Austen! In partnership with the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA), we'll hear from Deb Barnum, a collectible and rare books bookseller and early women writers independent scholar, and Kalee Lineberger, a writer and the current Regional Coordinator of the South Carolina Region of JASNA, who will discuss the women authors who influenced Jane Austen. Light refreshments will be served. The parking lot below the library is free for the first hour, then $1/half hour. *** The Jane Austen Society of North America is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. The SC region is based in the Charleston area, but holds meetings statewide in the fall, winter, and spring each year. For more information please visit: More than Chronic Tuesday, September 30 6-7 p.m. Join a positive community who live with chronic conditions to listen, learn, and participate in supportive conversation. Those without chronic conditions are welcome too during this positive community discussion. |
Books Shayla's Pick Homeseeking by Karissa Chen An epic love story told through the eyes of two people, Suchi and Haiwen meet later in life in a farmer’s market and all of the decades of their relationship come flooding back. Told through alternative timelines (Haiwen goes backward and Suchi goes forward), the story travels from their upbringing in Shanghai before the war, then to Hong Kong, Europe, New York and finally San Francisco. Haiwen wants to keep his memories close while Suchi pushes forward to forget the past and its pain. One thing is clear is that neither loses the love they have in their hearts for each other. |
Movies/T.V. Ingrid's Pick Agatha Raisin Starring Ashley Jensen (British TV Series) I recently watched Agatha Raisin on Hoopla and really enjoyed it. The British humor is sharp and fun, the Cotswolds scenery is gorgeous, and the mysteries are surprisingly clever without being too gory. Ashley Jensen is fantastic as Agatha—stylish, witty, and always entertaining. A great pick if you enjoy cozy mysteries with a comedic twist! |
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