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Virtual Reality Workshop Saturday, August 3 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come and experience a world beyond your imaginations by using and exploring with a Virtual Reality headset!
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Running Naked in Snow: The Poetry of Linda Joy Walder Saturday, August 3 from 3-4:30 p.m. Join us as local poet Linda Joy Walder reads from Running Naked in the Snow, her debut collection of poems exploring themes of life, love, loss, and hope. Copies of her book will be available for purchase.
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Joy of Meditation Mondays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to establish a simple daily practice, then enjoy a guided group meditation followed by discussion.
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Hands-On Genealogy Tuesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Come to our drop-in genealogy workshop and get help working on your family tree!
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Charlie Cart – Cucumber Salad Thursday, August 15 at 5 p.m. Come learn about the Charlie Cart and prepare a healthy summer cucumber salad using this self-contained kitchen.
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Murderous Yarns Saturday, August 17 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!
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Genealogy and Designing a Digital Family Tree Thursday, August 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. Are you the keeper of your family genealogy? Examine the best methods for digital archiving and how to create a digital family tree using photos, video and audio. Explore the many media resources offered by our public libraries.
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Dream Circle Friday, August 23 at 2 p.m. Bring a dream (recent or from long ago) and explore a deep dive into the subconscious through the magic of collective dream analysis. Bring a notebook and something to write with. This is a workshop, and we will be "working a dream" together.
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Qigong Tuesday, August 27 at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy guided group qigong practice (coordinated meditation, breathing and slow movements to optimize energy).
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Marriage and Divorce Records Tuesday, August 27 at 2 p.m. Learn how to find marriage and divorce records, and what information they can help you find for your family tree!
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Wordsmiths Poetry & Prose Thursday, Aug 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. Wordsmiths is a place for poets and writers to share their work in a supportive, coffeehouse-style space! Drop-in to listen or share in an open mic forum. All are welcome.
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Library Lens: Exploring the World through Documentary Film Saturday, August 24 from 2-4 p.m. Come and join us as we screen the documentary The Race to Alaska (2020) which documents the annual motor less seven-hundred-and-fifty-mile race from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska. Vying for a nominal prize of ten thousand dollars, the teams face a grueling course that most sane people wouldn't try. The documentary covers the teams who dare to try, focusing on the individuals that are crazy enough to take up the challenge, from Olympic athletes to high school students and everything in between. Not Rated; 99 minutes.
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The Movie Zone: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Tuesday, Aug 27 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 To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995); Three New York drag queens travel cross-country on their way to Hollywood, but a broken-down car strands them in a narrow-minded Midwestern town, where they share makeup tips with the ladies and show the hostile men how to treat women right. Rated PG-13, 108 minutes.
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Summer Monday Gaming Day Mondays, August 5 & 12 at 1 p.m. Teens/pre-teens can choose which gaming system to play. Summer Wednesday Gaming Day Wednesday, August 7 at 3 p.m. Teens/pre-teens can choose which gaming system to play. Wednesday Gaming Day Wednesdays, August 14, 21 & 28 at 3 p.m. Teens/pre-teens can choose which gaming system to play. Monday Gaming Day Mondays, August 19 & 26 at 3 p.m. Teens/pre-teens can choose which gaming system to play.
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Summer Movie Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Tuesday, August 6 at 2 p.m. Descending from a prestigious family, Coriolanus Snow is having a hard time adjusting to the fall of his family's legacy after they suffered enormous losses during the war of the Districts and the Capitol. To regain his family's stature, he accepts a job mentoring tributes invented for the upcoming tenth Hunger Games. A prequel to The Hunger Games series, this adaptation follows the story of Coriolanus Snow during his youth. PG-13 (2023); 165 minutes
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D&D Club Thursday, August 8 at 4:30 p.m. D&D Club is Here! Join in and let's explore together.
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Teen Writers' Circle (grades 6-12) Friday, August 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Bring your laptop and your work in progress and join us for an hour of focused writing time in a supportive environment - with snacks! Optional writing prompts and inspiration provided.
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Vivid Voices Tuesday, August 20 at 4:30 p.m. Calling all teens to come and let your voices be heard. Join us for a creative journey. You will have the opportunity to share your work with the group at the end of the session. You must be 13+ to attend.
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Charlie Cart – Rainbow Fruit Salad (all ages) Thursday, August 29 at 4:30 p.m. Come learn about the “Charlie Cart” and prepare a healthy summer Rainbow Fruit Salad using this self-contained kitchen. All ages welcome.
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Embroidery Machine Training Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 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.
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Sewing Machine Training Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 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.
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Cricut Training Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 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.
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Sew a Tote Bag Saturday, August 24 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to put together a simple tote bag on our sewing machines!
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Computer Basics Tuesday, August 20 at 11 a.m. Learn basics like how to start your computer, desktop navigation, save and re-open a file, and create a folder in this class. Registration is required. Registration is required for this event.
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Digital Drop-In Monday, August 26 from 11-12 p.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.
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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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