Keith Summey North Charleston
Teen E-Newsletter - July 2025
 
Summer Reading: June 1-August 15
Take a trip around the world this summer at your local Charleston County Public Library during our 2025 Summer Reading Program! In partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), the program promotes reading and offers incentives throughout the summer, along with featured events for all ages. Prizes are available while supplies last. Visit ccpl.org/summeronline for details!
 
Earning prizes is now easier with Beanstack - track and log reading online or through the app. Already have a Beanstack account? Sign-in to your existing account to start logging. If you don’t have access to the internet or a device, you can request a paper reading log at your local branch.
 
This year, Summer Reading prizes will become available on set dates as you reach your reading milestones. Earn your prizes while supplies last and pick them up throughout the summer starting on the following dates:
  • 5-hour prizes available starting June 16
  • 15-hour prizes available starting July 7
  • 30-hour prizes available starting July 21
 Highlighted Teen Programs
 
Flavors of Japan: A Cultural & Culinary Journey
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Time: 2:00-3:00PM
 
Description: The Japan-America Association of South Carolina invites teens and adults to Flavors of Japan: A Cultural & Culinary Journey, a live Japanese cooking demonstration. Watch as an authentic Japanese meal is prepared step-by-step, and learn about traditional ingredients and techniques.
 Upcoming Teen Programs
 
Ceramic Figurine Painting
Date: Tuesday, July 1
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
 
Description: Get creative and paint your own summer themed ceramic figurine to take home! For teens in grades 6-12.
Running With the Bulls Tag
Date: Thursday, July 3
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
 
Description: One of Spain's most well-known events is Running of the Bulls. Inspired by this event, teens will play a competitive game of tag. One teen will be given a red handkerchief, identifying them as the "runner," and the rest will be the "bulls." The "bulls" will chase the "runner," and will try to tag them within a certain time limit. For teens in grades 6-12.
Metal Stamping
Date: Tuesday, July 8
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
 
Description: Feel like a Roman with a session of contemporary metal stamping! For teens in grades 6-12.
Perler Bead Sugar Skulls
Date: Thursday, July 10
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
 
Description: Create a sugar skull design using fuse beads. For teens in grades 6-12.
WanderFlicks: Around the World in 80 Days
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 1:00-3:00PM
 
Description: Ready to movie-hop across the globe? Join us for a thrilling journey with Around the World in 80 Days! Follow Phileas Fogg’s race to circle the globe in 80 days—packed with adventure, laughs, and epic travel moments. Snacks will be provided. Rated PG. Runtime: 120 minutes. For teens in grades 6-12.
Kumir Danga
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
 
Description: Where "tag" meets "the floor is lava," this popular Indian game is both fun and suspenseful. A player is designated the role of the "crocodile" and is only allowed in the areas labeled as "water." Other players have to travel between the areas labeled as "land" without getting caught by the crocodile. For teens in grades 6-12.
Fabric Painting
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
 
Description: Come chill and relax with some fabric painting. For teens in grades 6-12.
Clay Bead Bracelets
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
 
Description: Make a beautiful clay bead bracelet to take home. For teens in grades 6-12.
 E-Resources for Teens 
 
Did you know with your CCSD student I.D. you can access CCPL's online databases and resources for free? (Not to mention checkout books and DVD's with your I.D. and access our computers) 
 
We have online resources for school help, research as well as leisurely ones that allow you to stream music, e-audiobooks, videos and more. Check out these CCPL digital resources for teens: 
 
 
Homework Help
  • Explora for Middle Schools
  • Middle Search Plus
  • African American History
  • World Almanac for Kids Intermediate 
  • Study SC
  • Tutor.com Student Center 
  • Hispanic Life in America from NewsBank
  • Black Life in America from NewsBank
  • Asian Life in America from Newsbank
  • Writer's Reference Center
  • Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
For Leisure...
  • Libby & Libby for Teens
  • Hoopla
  • Teen Bookcloud
  • Freegal Music 
  • Kanopy
  • Flipster
  • NoveList Plus
Other Gems...
  • Mango Languages
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
  • LearningExpress Library 
  • Gale Business: Entrepreneurship 
  • Hobbies & Craft Source
  • Ancestry Library Edition
 New Books
 
If we were a movie
by Zakiya N. Jamal

"Rochelle 'the Shell' Coleman is laser focused on only three things: becoming valedictorian, getting into Wharton, and, of course, taking down her annoyingly charismatic nemesis and only academic competition, Amira Rodriguez. However, despite her stellargrades, Rochelle's college application is missing that extraspecial something: a job. When Rochelle gets an opportunity to workat Horizon Cinemas, the beloved Black-owned movie theater, she begrudgingly jumps at the chance to boost her chances at gettinginto her dream school. There's only one problem: Amira works there...and is also her boss""
Sunlight playing over a mountain
by Selina Libi Bjorlie

Fifteen-year-old Jasmine lives in a world of reverie with her eccentric mother, but when a family secret unfolds, she must decide whether to stay in her fantasy world or face the truth
Orisha / : With Great Power
by Huzayfa Umar

An African teen named Aboki unexpectedly gains the superhuman power of an Orisha, a celestial being with godlike abilities, and must navigate alliances and enemies while grappling with the weight of his newfound powers and the potential corruption of humankind
 
For more teen titles coming out in July, check out Goodreads.
 
 
Summer Feeding
CCPL provides free meals and snacks at select branches during the summer through partnerships with the Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB).
  • CCSD meal service will run from June 2 through July 25.
  • LCFB meal service will run from June 9 through August 8.
Please note that there will be no service on June 19 and July 4, in observance of Juneteenth and Independence Day.
 
CCSD Meal Sites:
  • Otranto Road Library: 10:45-11:00 AM
  • John's Island Library: 10:45-11:00 AM
  • Hurd/St. Andrews Library: 10:45-11:00 AM
  • Main Library: 10:45-11:00 AM
  • Baxter-Patrick James Island: 11:00-11:15 AM
  • Dorchester Road Library: 11:30-11:45 AM
  • West Ashley Library: 11:30-11:45 AM
  • John L. Dart Library: 11:30-11:45 AM
  • Keith Summey North Charleston: 12:10-12:25 PM
Lowcountry Food Bank Meal Sites:
  • St. Paul's Hollywood: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • McClellanville Library: 12:00-1:00 PM
  • Edisto Island Library: 2:00-3:00 PM
 
Keith Summey North Charleston Library
3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
843-744-2489

www.ccpl.org/