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Financial Resources Workshop with James Island Outreach Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. This interactive 90-minute workshop has the goal of improving financial stability, focusing on increasing income and reducing expenses. To register please email corbom@ccpl.org or call 843-795-6679 ext. 8102. |
Let’s Talk Tudors! Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Travel back to the Tudor court as we explore the lives of Henry VIII, his six wives, and other Tudor characters. This month, Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon go to divorce court in “The King’s Great Matter.” |
Joy of Meditation Mondays, May 5, 12 & 19 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a guided group meditation followed by discussion. |
James Island History: Fort Johnson Part II Tuesday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. Librarian Mike Corbo will discuss a unique feature from distinct phases of James Island’s history. This month he will discuss the history of Fort Johnson in the second part of a two-part series. |
Qigong Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy guided group qigong practice (coordinated breathing and slow movements to optimize energy). |
American Revolution Era Genealogy Thursday, May 8 at 3 p.m. Learn about tips and resources to use to research your ancestors who lived during the American Revolution! |
Dream Circle Friday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Explore a deep dive into the subconscious through the magic of collective dream analysis. |
Bird ID Quiz Monday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m. Come celebrate the Big Week of Birding at this all-ages drop-in bird ID quiz. Learn to identify common backyard birds, and win prizes! |
Hands-On Genealogy Tuesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Come to our drop-in genealogy workshop and get help working on your family tree! |
Well Written Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Come bring your works in progress to our editing circle to get peer feedback. |
Birdwatching BINGO at BPJI Thursday, May 15 at 9:30 a.m. Come celebrate the Big Week of Birding by playing birdwatching BINGO! This outdoor event will be held if the weather permits. |
Do you want a BPJI book club? Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Are you interested in a book club hosted at BPJI? If so, we want your input. We’ll discuss different options and potentially start planning for a book club later in the year. |
Memorial Day/Decoration Day Historic Ceremony Program Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us as we honor black union soldiers from the south who fought during the Civil War. Some of these soldiers are buried in Evergreen Cemetary located behind Baxter-Patrick James Island Library. This program is presented by Former Councilwoman Anna Johnson. |
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Murderous Yarns Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. We knit, crochet, sew, and listen to true crime podcasts...and there are cookies. Drop in with a project to work on or just come for the crime! |
Melinda Edwards -The Gift of Autism Saturday, May 31 from 2-3 p.m. Join us as Dr. Melinda Edwards discusses her book, Psyche & Spirit. Dr. Edwards shares how she came to a deeper understanding of autism through her journey with her extraordinary daughter, Saachi. |
 Library Lens: Exploring the World through Documentary Film Friday, May 16 from 2-4 p.m. Join us as we screen the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. PG-13 95 Minutes |
 The Movie Zone: Glory (1989) Tuesday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. Get in the Movie Zone! Join us each month for popcorn and a movie. This month’s feature film is based on a true story. “Glory” is a tribute to the Army's first black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, that was mustered up during the Civil War under the command of an inexperienced white New Englander. rated R; 122 minutes |
Gaming Days Wednesdays, May 21 & 28 at 3 p.m. Mondays, May 5 & 19 at 3 p.m. Join us in the Community Room for games and fun. |
D&D Club Thursday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. D&D Club is Here! Join in and let's explore together. |
Build a Bird Feeder Wednesday, May 14 at 4 p.m. Come celebrate the Big Week of Birding by using recycled materials to build a bird feeder! |
Teen Advisory Board Meeting (TAB) Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. TAB Celebration Party!! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to the TAB group. Have a great summer! |
Laser Tag at the Library (grades 6-12) Thursday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. Laser tag comes to the library! Grab your friends and get ready to battle it out in a game that’s sure to be a blast. Registration and waivers are required. To register email baxterpatrickteens@ccpl.org |
Saturday Movie BeetleJuice BeetleJuice (2024) Saturday, May 31 at 12 p.m. Come enjoy a movie on us! Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. Rated: PG-13; Run time: 104 minutes |
Kites! (ages 6 and up) Saturday, May 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. Let’s go fly a kite to celebrate National Kite Month 2025! Come learn how to make a classic newspaper kite and weather permitting test its flying skills outside. |
Fairy Tea Ball (ages 3-5) Thursday, May 8 from 1-3 p.m. Come one, come all to the Fairy Tea Ball! Limited space, registration required. Email knopfk@ccpl.org to register. |
Nature Crafting (ages 3-11) Saturday, May 10 from 2-3 p.m. Stop by the Kids’ Room and create a Mother’s Day flower suncatcher. |
Build a Bird (ages 5-10) Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. Come celebrate the Big Week of Birding by building your very own bird! |
Crafternoon in the Kids’ Room (ages 4 and up) Wednesday, May 14 from 3:30-5 p.m. Are we painting, or sewing, or creating bubble monsters? Come learn a new craft, make fabulous art, and let your creativity shine! Let us surprise you or ask at the Children’s Desk for details! |
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Brick Break (all ages) Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Get creative with buckets of bricks! Free build with friends and family or try one of our challenges. |
Playdough Playday (ages 2-6) Saturday, May 24 from 2-3 p.m. Explore, mash, squish and roll playdough during this fun drop-in program. Meet new friends while playing with playdough! |
Embroidery Machine Training Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at 11 a.m. Learn how to set up and use our embroidery machine! This training is needed to utilize the embroidery machine in our Creative Studio. No registration is required for this event. |
Envelope Style Pillowcases Saturday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m. Come learn an easy way to whip-up pillowcases on our sewing machines in the Creative Studio. |
Sewing Machine Training Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at 11 a.m. Come learn the basics of how to use our sewing machines. This training is needed to utilize the sewing machines and serger in our Creative Studio. No registration is required for this event. |
Cricut Training Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at 11 a.m. Let’s learn how to use Cricut Design Space and set up the machine to cut, draw, or score! This training is needed to utilize the Cricut and Heat Press in our Creative Studio. No registration is required for this event. |
Tech Team Help Lab Thursday, May 8 from 10-11 a.m. Hands on assistance with tablets, smartphones, and laptops accessing the library’s digital collection and troubleshooting pesky issues. No registration is required for this event. |
Exploring CCPL’s Digital Resources Thursday, May 22 from 10-11 a.m. Join us as we explore the library’s digital content and streaming services that are offered with your library card. We will demo getting set up with Libby, Hoopla, Flipster, Kanopy, Freegal, and continue on with some of our online databases such as Consumer Reports and LinkedIn Learning. Registration is required. |
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Baxter-Patrick James Island Library 1858 South Grimball Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29412 843-795-6679 | ccpl.org |
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