Man Reading a Book Laying in a Grassy Field OutdoorsBaxter-Patrick James Island Library
March 2026
Adult Events
Joy of Meditation 
Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 
at 10:30 a.m.  
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 
at 1:30 p.m.  
Enjoy a guided group meditation followed by discussion. 
 
Qigong & Sound Bath 
Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. 

Experience an evening of gentle Qigong followed by a soothing sound bath to relax body and mind and restore natural balance. Please bring a mat, blanket, or pillow for comfort. 
 
Qigong 
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 
at 6:30 p.m.  
Enjoy guided group qigong practice (coordinated breathing and slow movements to optimize energy).
 
Hands-On Genealogy   
Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m.  
Come to our drop-in genealogy workshop and get help working on your family tree!   
Financial Resources Workshop with James Island Outreach 
Tuesday, March 10 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.
 
Dream Circle 
Friday, March 20 
from 2-4 p.m. 
Experience the magic of dream sharing. During this event, we select one dream and dive deep into exploring its symbolism. 
  
Roots & Rhythm Series  
Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Join us for the Roots & Rhythm Series, where history and culture come alive through documentaries, music, and discussions. Today’s spotlight features Family Across the Sea, a powerful documentary that explores the remarkable connections between the Gullah people of South Carolina and the people of Sierra Leone, as revealed by leading scholars. 
 
Historical Aerial Maps from USC  
Tuesday, March 24 from 12-1 p.m. 
Join us for an overview of various historic aerial images available from the University of South Carolina’s Map Library. Dates range from 1939 to 1979. 
Zakar / Remembrance 
Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m.  
Reggie Guigui was born in Germany, the daughter of Holocaust survivors from Poland and Czechoslovakia. Join us as Reggie remembers her parents and shares their story. This special speaker is from the Jewish Federation of Greater Charleston. 
 
Thursday Thinkers 
Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. 
Join us for a night of brain-bending puzzles!  We’ll solve logic, number, and word puzzles with friends. Have a puzzle that’s got you stumped? Bring it with you – the more minds the better! Puzzles will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own! 
 
Soul Stretch 
Saturday, March 28 from 10-11 a.m.  
Start your weekend with this relaxing hour of calming breath work and gentle stretches, finishing with relaxing meditation to leave you centered and energized. So come as you are, shake off the week, and flow into your weekend! No previous experience needed. 
 
Let’s Talk Tudors! 
Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m.  
Join us, and Let’s Talk Tudors!  In “The Dating Game” bachelor Henry searches for love, but the bachelorettes just aren't that into him. Meanwhile, Cromwell pushes a risky agenda. 
 
The Movie Zone: An Officer and a Gentleman
Tuesday, March 31 at 11:30 a.m. 
Get in the Movie Zone! This month's movie is: An Officer and a Gentleman. An undisciplined man endures hardships at a Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School. He falls in love with a local woman, but risks losing everything as he clashes with his abrasive head drill sergeant. Starring Richard Gere and Louis Gossett Jr. 1982 Rated R, 126 minutes. 
 
Charleston Center Safe Medication Disposal  
Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m. 
Charleston Center will have helpful resources and will also collect expired and unused medications for safe disposal. *Please note that sharps, biologics, and inorganic medications such as antacids, iron, and lithium cannot be accepted. 
Teen Events
Manga & Anime Club 
Monday, March 9 at 3 p.m. 
Do you love reading, watching and drawing anime? Then this club is for you! Stop by, watch and read and talk about all anime things with other teens! 
 
D & D Club 
Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 pm 
Curious about D & D come join us! 
 
Lilo & Stitch (2025) 
Saturday, March 14 at 12 p.m. 
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. 
 
Gaming Days 
Mondays, March 16 & 30 at 3 p.m.  
Wednesday, March 18 at 3 p.m. 
Teens/pre-teens can choose any gaming system to play. 
CPR Session  
Thursday, March 19 at 4:30-6:15 p.m.  
Join us for a free CPR certification class with Roper St Francis Hospital. Learn essential life-saving skills to help someone in need. This program is for teens in grades 6- 12. 
Registration is required by email at baxterpatrickteens@ccpl.org.   
 
Teen Advisory Board Meeting (TAB) 
Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. 
Do you have teen programs or ideas you would like to see implemented at BPJI?  If so, come join us in the teen lounge to talk about programs and work on community projects.  
Children Events
Baby Playday (ages 0-2) 
Wednesdays, March 4 & 25 at 10 a.m. 
Drop-in for an open-play environment designed to provide your little-one room to explore, grow, and have fun! 
 
Stories & STEM (grades 1-5) 
Thursday, March 12 from 3-4 p.m.  
Join us to learn new STEM concepts through a story and then apply your knowledge with a hands-on activity! 
 
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Brick Break: Special Pi Day Edition (all ages) 
Saturday, March 14
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. 
 
KIDmmunity Hour (grades 3-6) 
Tuesday, March 17 from 3-4 p.m. 
Fend off the after-school boredom with our new monthly program for kids & by kids. Enjoy a game, craft, or activity each time and be sure to tell a librarian what you want to do next month!  
 
Crafternoon in the Kids’ Room (ages 4 and up) 
Wednesday, March 18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. 
Get crafty in the Kids’ Room! 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! 
 
Sensory Play Saturday (ages 3-11) 
Saturday, March 21 from 2-3 p.m. 
Stop by the Kids’ Room for hands-on, sensory activities that invite children to explore their world.  
 
Creative Collective 
(ages 6 and up) 
Friday, March 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. 
Come enjoy group activities and games centered around the performing arts! Each month we'll learn about a new instrument, sing songs together, explore different types of dance, and engage in drama exercises. 
 
Storytimes
Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3) 
Tuesdays, March 17, 24 & 31 at 10 a.m.
Come share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us and support your child’s developing skills. 
 
Baby Storytime (ages 0-2) 
Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m.
Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. 
 
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) 
Thursdays, March 19 & 26 at 10 a.m.
Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more. 
 
Family Storytime (all ages) 
Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Grab your family, bring food and drinks, and spread out a towel or blanket for a picnic-style storytime. Doors open at 6 so you can grab a spot and start your dinner, then storytime begins at 6:30. 
 
Creative Studio Events
Please call (843) 795-6679 ext. 8104 or email bpcreative@ccpl.org for questions and registration. Registration is required unless otherwise stated.
Must be at least 18 years old to attend.
 
Embroidery Machine Training 
Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, March 11 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. 
 
Leather Page Holder 
Saturday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m. 
Whip together your own page holder by stitching leather pieces cut out from our laser cutter! 
 
Sewing Machine Training 
Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, March 18 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, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, March 25 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. 
 
Learning Lab Events
Please call (843) 795-6679 ext. 8105 or email bptech@ccpl.org for questions.
 
Email Basics 
Thursday, March 5 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Learn to set up and use a Gmail email account. 
 
Tech Team Help Lab 
Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 
Whether you need help using your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or getting started with CCPL’s downloadable and streaming services, our tech librarian is here to assist! Drop in for one-on-one support—first come, first served. If more time is needed, additional appointments may be scheduled.    
 
Computer Maintenance Basics 
Thursday, March 19 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Learn how to improve your computer’s performance, speed, and stability. 
Digital Detox: Pipe Cleaner Flowers 
Thursday, March 26 at 11 a.m. 
Do you ever worry that you spend too much time staring at a screen? Join our technology librarian for a craft session that encourages both times away from screens and a creative way to make art by relaxing while making pipe cleaner flowers.
 
Ongoing Services
Notary Service Available
Please call for an appointment. Walk-in hours are Monday-Thursday 9-4 and will be accommodated if a notary is available. Note: Per SC State Law, notaries cannot notarize real estate transactions.
 
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We are collecting supplies for Teacher's Supply Closet, a non-profit that helps teachers provide low-income kids with school supplies. Please call or stop by for a list of needed supplies. Thank you!
 
Baxter-Patrick James Island Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday - Closed


                                          

Baxter-Patrick James Island Library
1858 South Grimball Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29412
843-795-6679 | ccpl.org