Summer 2018 Open Up! Program Catalog

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CAN’T MISS EVENTS!

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FREE CLASSES, PROGRAMS, & COMMUNITY EVENTS @YOUR LIBRARY KIDS • TEENS • ADULT • FAMILY SUMMER 2018 | JUNE•JULY•AUG

Tim Sonefelt’s Magic Show & T-Bird Cafe Event on page 4 Savannah Balloons & Bright Star Theatre on page 5 Escaping Music Row Teen Events on page 7 Spilling the Tea for Adults on page 11 Summer Book Sale & Author Book Signing page 14

2018 Summer Reading Program June 4 - July 31

Read, Log, & Win! IN THIS ISSUE:

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Children’s Programs on page 3.

Family Programs on pages 4 - 6.

Teen Programs on page 7.

Technology Workshops on page 8.

Discover how “Libraries Rock” this summer with the 2018 Summer Reading Program at BCLS. This fun, interactive, online reading program is for everyone - babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and adults - simply read at your own pace, log and earn points online, then visit your library to collect fun prizes all summer long!

Visit berkeleylibrarysc.org/summer-reading to register and please share your success with us using #bclsSummerReading.

COVER: Photos taken by BriAnne Baxley, BCLS Young Adult Librarian with special thanks to Jennifer Gossett and family from Noteworthy Music Therapy and the staff at Hanahan Library.

Adult Programs on pages 9 - 11.

Mobile Library Schedule on page 12.

Friends of the Library on pages 13 & 14.

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Closing Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day • Saturday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 3, for Labor Day

What’s New at BCLS: • New online registration for events and “Book This Space” to reserve a room at one of our branches online is available at berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com.

• Bag Credit - Customers can earn up to $1 off fines with a one-time reusable bag credit during the month of June.

• BCLS is now taking credit card payments.

• Automatic Renewals launched May 1st! See page 8.

• Several BCLS Libraries now offering Fax/Scan services.

BCLS Joins Library Foundation of the Lowcountry for First-Ever On the Table A glimpse of the plastic bags removed from just 4 of our 7 libraries branches!

#BorrowMoreWasteLess Green Initiative Well Received This Spring Berkeley County Library System began a new “Go Green” initiative for our customers and the communities we serve titled #BorrowMoreWasteLess. In this initiative, we removed the all plastic bags from our library branches and coordinated a series of programs to educate the community on environmental matters and the available environmental services in Berkeley County. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, BCLS also began giving customers a free reusable bag.

The reusable bags were generously sponsored by AM Conservation Group, Home Telecom, and Berkeley Electric. Other partners of this initiative who assisted with educational programs included Santee Cooper, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation, Keep Berkeley Beautiful, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District, and Lowcountry Raptors.

We are very excited by the response from the community and our customers for this change and already have new sponsors to support the next round of bags, The Daniel Island Rotary Club and the Daniel Island Community Fund.

The #BorrowMoreWasteLess initiative will continue throughout the summer. In June customers can receive a Reusable Bag Credit during the month. This one-time credit will apply up to $1 towards any fees or fines on the customer’s account if a customer uses any reusable bag when borrowing library materials.

To read more, visit

berkeleylibrarysc.org/bcls-celebrates-earth-day.

Lowcountry on the Table, a community-wide conversation about issues that matter in the Lowcountry, launched a pilot program on May 1, 2018. The initiative drew a variety of civic discussions from over 400 Lowcountry residents across 63 tables in private residences, local restaurants and workplaces. BCLS was pleased to host 3 sessions at the Moncks Corner Library.

According to a press release after the May 1 event, “One of our main goals is to engage people in conversation with those they would not otherwise meet,” said Library Foundation President George Stevens. “After analyzing the surveys, we were delighted to see that 87 percent of participants met someone new while candidly sharing ideas on how to improve our community.”

Initial analysis of social media responses and online questionnaires indicate that 99 percent of participants were satisfied with the quality of the conversations while 75 percent personally committed to taking action to improve the community as a result of the program. The most frequent issues included education, followed by transportation, affordable housing, traffic, flooding and growth. Survey demographics represented residents with a mix of ethnicities from rural, suburban and downtown areas in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties.

Lowcountry On the Table continues on October 4, 2018 and is open to all Lowcountry residents. For more information visit lowcountryonthetable.org.

#BorrowMoreWastLess Bag

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Children

Children Programs

STEM Programs Engage Students of All Ages Berkeley County Library System hosted several STEM-related programs at the start of the year to help engage students of all ages. The Homeschool Meetup at Goose Creek Library engaged a diverse crowd of homeschoolers of all ages while The Laboratory at Hanahan Library focused on students in the tween age but ended up thrilling the parents just as much, and the Teen Tech Workshops at St. Stephen both hosted a good crowd of young adults.

Homeschool Meetup at Goose Creek In January even after the snow storm, 26 children and 8 adults came to the Goose Creek Library for some excitement and fun learning in the new Homeschool Meetup Program. This new program, coordinated and hosted by BCLS’s Young Adult Librarian, BriAnne Baxley, had tremendous success connecting homeschool students in the area and providing a fun educational opportunity centered around various topics.

Baxley started each program with a book reading that went along with the topic for the day. Baxley explains, “This helped draw them in Egg Drop experiment at the and to get them started thinking of what their Goose Creek Homeschool Meetup activity might involve. In one particular meeting, the children were inspired by a STEM book about a little girl who kept trying to fly so Baxley broke them up into small groups and gave them 10-15 minutes to visit different centers. The centers consisted of STEM kits such as a snap circuit kit and a Virtual Reality kit.”

In March, the Homeschool Meetup had an “egg”cellent time. They made paper airplanes and talked about why (or why not) their creations flew the way they did. Baxley says, ”This lesson helped them prep for the following meeting during which they created a parachute or some kind of holder that would help them get an egg to safety when dropped. “ During this program, BriAnne climbed up on a ladder and dropped each one at the same height and the children would race to see if it was cracked. ”The eggs were not cooked so it added to the “ick” factor.”

A Virtual Reality Experience at The Laboratory at Hanahan Library

The Laboratory at Hanahan Library In January, the Virtual Reality Kit made its way to the “The Laboratory” at Hanahan Library. Those who participated took turns being on the moon, riding on water slides, and playing interactive games.

Branch Manager Karen Altman says, “Parents who were in attendance also had a fantastic time and were interested in how they could have one of their own.”

In March, The Laboratory program asked participants to create a protective shelter for a Peep Bunny. They could use as many of the items available as they wanted as long as it could hold up a book. Altman comments, “It’s crazy what a few toothpicks, some jelly beans, and one Peep will create.”

Teen Techshops For Girls The STEM activities continued at the St. Stephen Library when BCLS’s tech

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Storytime @Your Library Come and listen to stories and dance with friends at Storytime @Your Library. Storytime is open for all children and incorporates multi-sensory activities.

Daniel Island Library Mondays, 10:30 - 11 am & 11 - 11:30 am Sangaree Library Mondays, 10:30 - 11 am Goose Creek Library Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 am & 11 - 11:30 am St. Stephen Library Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 am Hanahan Library Thursdays, 10:30 - 11 am Moncks Corner Library Thursdays, 10: 30 - 11 am

Spanish Storytime (family welcome) Your favorite stories read in Spanish and English.

Guest readers from community partners Boeing, VirtualSC, SCPASOS.org, and Charleston Bilingual Academy will present stories and songs. Come on in and join the fun! All are welcome.

Hanahan Library Thursday, June 14, 6 - 6:30 pm Saturday, June 30, 11 - 11:30 am Thursday, July 12, 4 - 4:30 pm Saturday, July 28, 11 - 11:30 am

Sensory Storytime (family welcome) Berkeley Citizens Early Intervention program have teamed up with the YLT program to have story time that stimulates the senses. There is also someone who interprets the story by signing.

Moncks Corner Library Friday, June 1, July 6, & August 3, 10:30 - 11 am team, dubbed TechGirlz, hosted a series of tech workshops targeted for teen aged girls. In March, teens were able to learn more about 3D printing by designing a bangle bracelet in Autocad’s TinkerCad 3D Modeling program. Teens learned the basics of 3D modeling and various professional 3D modeling software. Each participant was able to design and print their own bracelet. In April TechGirlz introduced virtual reality to the participants. During the program, teens were able to learn how VR works from a technical standpoint, build their own VR headset, and then used their own headsets to take a virtual trip around the library.

LEGO® Mania

We are hosting some silly summer celebrations and we hope you will join us for the fun. *All programs available while supplies last.

Imagine, create and build with LEGO blocks provided by the library. This program is designed for children ages 7-11 but parents are free to join.

• Yo-Yo Day Come put on a show, bring your own yo-yo! You can also pick up one at the library to show off your skills.

Hanahan Library Wednesday, June 6, all day

Family Family Programs

Silly Summer Celebrations!

Tim Sonefelt’s Rockin’ Reading Revue Magic Show

Hand Massage Therapy

Packed with amazing magic, hilarious puppetry and fun-filled audience participation, this program is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats while inspiring them to check out some great books!

• Ice Cream Soda Day I Scream, You Scream, We all scream for ice cream! Come by for an ice cream soda.

Hanahan Library Wednesday, June 20, 3 - 4 pm

Dr. Harvey teaches parents how to find the pressure points to massage their kids.

Hanahan Library* Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Moncks Corner Library Mondays, June 4, July 2, & August 6, 10 - 11 am

Daniel Island Library* Wednesday, June 27, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

• Shark Awareness Day

Free Tea Fridays

Goose Creek Library* Thursday, June 28, 10:30 - 11:30 am

I have a very big bite, but I do not ever bark, I swim out in the ocean, I have a fin-I'm a SHARK! Come by for a shark themed craft-in-a bag.

Hanahan Library Saturday, July 14, all day

• National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day For a library visit thats yummy, come by for a chocolate chip cookie for your tummy!

Hanahan Library Saturday, August 4, 3 - 4 pm Clayton’s Corner Kids, join Clayton the Therapy Dog for reading! Parents with reluctant readers are encouraged to bring their children to this fun hour of reading to Clayton, the Therapy Dog. Children practice reading aloud in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

No registration necessary.

Goose Creek Library 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Moncks Corner Library Saturdays, June 2, July 14, & August 11, 10 am - 12 noon

Every Friday June through August, come in for a nice cold cup of iced tea or pink lemonade while supplies last.

St. Stephen Library Fridays, June - August, 12 - 2: 30 pm

Sangaree Library* Thursday, June 28, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Berkeley County Government Administration Bldg. next to the Moncks Corner Library Friday, June 29, 10:30 - 11:30 am St. Stephen Library* Friday, June 29, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Father’s Day Craft Make a gift for Dad using recycled materials.

Hanahan Library Thursday, June 14, 3 - 5 pm

Libraries Rock: Mineral Mosaics Make a mineral mosaic - art and geology rolled into one fun project! While supplies last, first come, first served.

St. Stephen Library Wednesday, June 20, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

*These events are ticketed. Tickets may be picked up at the Library beginning June 20, 2018. Limited to 5 tickets per persons.

T-Bird Cafe: 80’s Night!

The T-Bird Cafe returns to the Hanahan Library for 80's night. Come in your best 80's inspired outfit and dance the night away. We will have games and activities for all ages, plus snacks! What a great way to spend a Saturday evening!

Hanahan Library Saturday, June 23, 6 - 8 pm

G�v� O�r B�o�s N�w L�o�s� A�t C�n�e�t f�r 3�d - 5�h G�a�e�s Calling all Artists! Design a new cover or draw a scene from your favorite book during the month of July and August and be entered to win a prize.

All submissions must be completed on the provided template. See your library or visit us online at berkeleylibrarysc.org/summer-reading to download the template. This contest is for students in 3rd to 5th grade (ages 8 - 11).

Pictures: Ingrid K, 2017 Winner

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Family Family Programs

Painting with Alcohol Ink

Balloons and Books Rock! It's a fun romp through balloons and the music they make with the Savannah Balloons crew!

Using alcohol inks can be a fun way to use colors and learning to “go with the flow� of the inks. Join us to learn more about this beautiful painting technique and to create beautiful ceramic tiles with alcohol ink!

Registration suggested.

St. Stephen Library* Monday, July 9, 3 pm

St. Stephen Library Thursday, June 28, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Savannah Balloons

Hanahan Library* Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 am

Tanabata: Japanese Star Festival

Daniel Island Library* Tuesday, July 10, 2:30 pm *These events are ticketed. Tickets may be picked up at the Library the week prior to shows.

Limited to 5 tickets per persons.

Bright Star Theatre The fabulous folks from Bright Star Touring Theatre are back with 3 new shows this summer.

American Tales & Tunes Folk Songs and folktales from across America come to life in this music filled adventure.

Berkeley County Government Administration Bldg. next to the Moncks Corner Library Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 am Old MacDonald's Sing-Along Farm Everybody on the farm has a favorite song. Join Old Farmer MacDonald and his wife and all of your favorite friends from the farm for a fun and energetic sing along that brings everyone together.

Goose Creek Library* Wednesday, July 18, 1:30 pm Storybook Tales: Pinocchio & Robin Hood Our hilarious actors will have your young audience laughing in the aisles with this production of Pinocchio and Robin Hood.

Packed with audience interaction.

Sangaree Library* Wednesday, July 18, 4 pm *These events are ticketed. Tickets may be picked up at the Library the week prior to shows.

Limited to 5 tickets per persons.

Sip and Paint Enjoy a fun date night at the library.

Come with your partner and enjoy free hors d'oeuvres and juice while you paint. Free baby sitting will be provided.

Moncks Corner Library Friday, July 13, 5:30 - 7 pm

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St. Stephen's 2nd annual Tanabata: learn about this beautiful celestial event - we'll be sharing astronomy apps, festive decorations, crafts, and don't forget to make a wish!

St. Stephen Library July 7 - 30, All Day

American Flag Coloring Craft Color your own American Flag to wave on July 4th! Available while supplies last.

Goose Creek Library Monday & Tuesday, July 2 - 3, 10 am - while supplies last

Make a 4th of July Hat Celebrate America by creating some red, white, and blue hats to wear on the 4th.

Sangaree Library Tuesday, July 3, 2 - 3 pm - while supplies last, registration required

Lowcountry Raptors Stop in to see birds of prey including owls and hawks and learn about these amazing creatures!

Sangaree Library Monday, July 2, 1 pm - Registration required. Please register online.

Libraries Rock: Make Your Own Mandoharp Play soothing music on a mandoharp that you make yourself! While supplies last, first come, first served.

St. Stephen Library Thursday, July 12, 4:30 pm

Water, Water Everywhere

Harry Potter’s Birthday

Join BCLS and the Clemson Cooperative Extension for a discussion of keeping our water clean for you and me and making a fun bottle lid bug magnet.

We are throwing a special party for the young wizard with a movie and Potter-inspired crafts! Snacks will be provided.

Sangaree ibrary Friday, June 15, 10 am

Daniel Island Library Tuesday, July 31, 1 - 3 pm Sangaree Library Tuesday, July 31, 1 - 3 pm

St. Stephen Library Wednesday, July 18, 4:30 pm

Octopus Craft-in-a-Baggie

Community Health Day Join BCLS and Blue Choice Health Plan for a discussion of healthy eating and nutrition for the whole family.

Moncks Corner Library Thursday, July 18, 3 - 5 pm

Let your voices be heard all over the world.

Join us for an introduction to podcasting making a digital recording and then broadcasting it via the internet.

St. Stephen Library Wednesday, July 25, 4:30 pm

Back by popular demand, the guys from Lowcountry LUG (LEGO®-User-Group), will host a celebration of all things LEGO®.

Come see their amazing work with LEGO®s and get a little inspiration for your own.

Movie and a Craft @Your Library Movie and a craft gives you the opportunity to watch a full-length movie, have a snack, and create something fun to take home related to the movie! Registration required.

Please register online.

Sangaree Library Thursday, June 7, 2 pm

Tuesday, July 10, 2 pm

Tuesday, July 31, 1 pm

Thursday, August 16, 2 pm

Goose Creek Library Wednesday, August 1, 10 am - while supplies last.

Come by to learn more about the wonders and values of various birds of prey such as hawks, owls, vultures, and falcons.

Goose Creek Library Monday, August 6, 2 pm

Knittin’ in the Corner

LEGO® Day at Sangaree Library

Family Programs

Come create this fun Octopus Craft!

Available starting at 10 am on Wednesday, August 1st, while supplies last.

Lowcountry Raptors Libraries Rock: Podcasting 101

Family

Captain Underpants Party

If you knit and/or crochet, or you would like to learn how, come join us! Someone is always available to teach. All are welcome, women, men, and children.

Bring the kids out for a fun-filled Captain Underpants themed party!

While supplies last, first come first served.

Moncks Corner Library Tuesdays, Weekly, 5:30 pm

St. Stephen Library Wednesday, August 8, 4:30 pm

Sangaree Library Saturday, July 28, 10 am - 12 pm

Movie Day at the Library Enjoy a free movie and a snack at your library! Snacks and drinks will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Sangaree Library Tuesday June 12, 11 am

Tuesday June 19, 11 am

Thursday July 19, 11 am

Thursday July 26, 11:30 am

Thursday August 9, 1 pm

Murder Mystery Night There is mischief afoot in the library can you solve the mystery? We are looking for both actors and sleuths for our very first Murder Mystery Night, a live action mystery with light refreshments. Registration suggested.

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Teen

Teen Programs

#DIYGuitarPick

Teen Movie Afternoon @DI Library

Are you a music fan? Come on by to the Hanahan Library where we will make guitar pick creations to express your love of music!

Looking for a cool place to spend Thursday afternoons this summer? Come to the library for cinematic relief! Watch a movie, have a bite, see your friends. Films include: Thor: Ragnarok; Mean Girls; Wrinkle in Time; Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and more!

Daniel Island Library 1st & 3rd Thursdays, June 21 - August 16, 3:30 - 5:50 pm

ESCAPING

MUSIC ROW

Come enjoy this original music-themed escape room with your friends. Music Row is buzzing with the recent news of a missing demo by a hot, new, up and coming star.

Help the music producers find the demo to turn it in before time runs out!

Daniel Island Library Thursday, June 7, 3 - 4:30 pm Goose Creek Library Monday, June 11, 3 - 4:30 pm

#TuneTrivia You have a 20-second clip of a song to name the title and artist. Can you do it? Grab a group of your buddies and see if you can name that tune!

Sangaree Library Thursday, June 14, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

#LipSyncBattle We all have that one song that we could sing every word to in the mirror, but could we do it in front of an audience? Head on down to the St. Stephen Library as we bust out our best lip sync version of our favorite songs!

St. Stephen Library Thursday, June 28, 4- 5 pm

#JamSesh

Moncks Corner Library Monday, June 18, 3 - 4:30 pm

Love creating music with others? Invite some friends, bring your instruments and let’s jam out at the Daniel Island Library!

Hanahan Library Thursday, July 11, 3 - 4:30 pm

Daniel Island Library Thursday, July 12, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Sangaree Library Thursday, July 19, 3 - 4:30 pm

#DIYMusicVideo

St. Stephen Library Thursday, July 26, 3 - 4:30 pm

BINGO-Style Summer Reading Our Teen Summer Reading Program is a fun, BINGO-style program that offers a variety of fun activities and flexibility for teens who are in 6th to 12th grade (or ages 11 - 18). Once a teen completes a BINGO they are eligible for a prize package and automatically eligible for the grand prize drawing. Teens who complete additional BINGO lines will be provided additional entries into the drawing! Visit berkeleylibrarysc.org/summer-reading for more details.

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Hanahan Library Wednesday, June 6, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

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Lights! Camera! Action! Bring your dance moves and love of music to the Goose Creek Library as we create music videos! Not much for being in front of the cameras? Now worries! Come on down and help design, film, and create a final product.

Goose Creek Library Monday, July 16, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

#IveGotTalent Can you picture your name in lights? Think you have the talent to make it big? Grab your instrument, act, or favorite music and come show us what you got at this peer-vote talent show! Don’t forget acts must be appropriate for all ages (especially for little ears)!

Moncks Corner Library Monday, July 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Technology Technology Workshops

Photo Editing Basics

Digital Detectives

Don't know what to do with those vacation pictures? Want to make your social media posts shine? Come learn more about free and easy-to-use photo editing tools!

Learn how to access and use some of our more popular databases and find out about some cool Google search tips to become a digital detective on any device!

Goose Creek Library Thursday, June 7, 3:30 - 5 pm

Sangaree Library Wednesday, June 6, 4 - 5 pm

Sangaree Library Wednesday, August 8, 3:30 - 5 pm

St. Stephen Library Wednesday, June 20, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Hanahan Library Thursday, August 16, 3:30 - 5 pm

Hanahan Library Thursday, July 26, 4 - 5 pm

New Virtual Library Cards!

Goose Creek Library Thursday, August 23, 4 - 5 pm

No more hunting for a library card! It's a virtual world and now so are we. When you register for a new library card, you can opt for a virtual card! The new virtual card works just like a physical card. *Note this is for

Decoding Your Device Need help with your personal devices?

Stop by your local library for one-on-one tech help! Please note: this is an open session, and is first-come-first-served. Your patience is appreciated.

Hanahan Library Thursday, June 21, 4 - 5 pm Sangaree Library Wednesday, July 18, 4 - 5 pm Goose Creek Library Thursday, July 19, 4 - 5 pm St. Stephen Library Friday, August 24, 4 - 5 pm Moncks Corner Library Monday, August 27, 4 - 5 pm

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Lunch and Learn: Office 365 Stop by our Moncks Corner Library during your lunch hour to learn more about using Office 365. Please register online to reserve your seat.

new customers only.

Moncks Corner Library Friday, June 29, 12 - 2 pm

Lunch and Learn: 3D Printing Stop by our Moncks Corner Library during your lunch hour to learn more about using 3D Printing. Please register online to reserve your seat.

Moncks Corner Library Friday, July 27, 12 - 2 pm

“Please continue providing these wonderful resources”

Auto-Renewals Now Available!

Hello automatic renewal of library materials. Goodbye to unnecessary fines! You may have noticed your library materials are now renewing themselves! Yep, no more running to the library to renew your item if you need a little more time to finish it. (Caveat: If there's a wait list on your item, it won't renew and the original due date still applies. Sorry!)

My name is Sharon S., and I am a frequent visitor to the St. Stephen Library. By frequent visitor, I mean that I am literally there everyday when the library opens, and most days I remain there until they close. I have always enjoyed the library’s resources and programs, but today I want to specifically sing the praises of what I think is an underused and under appreciated library resource: electronic resources, namely Lynda.com and Universal Class.

I have always worked with technology. Keeping abreast of technology and updates is so much easier now that the library offers Lynda.com. To date, I have 170 certificates of completion from Lynda.com! Just for fun, I went online and did research to see what these classes would have cost me without free access to Lynda.com. The answer: a staggering $45 - $50,000!

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Universal Class is another great tool that I have actually used in helping other library customers who are exploring possible career options. For example, a young lady I met here at the library was debating going into bookkeeping as a career - I quickly directed her to Universal Class offering so she could explore and get the feel of it for free without any investment (except time, of course). Please continue providing these wonderful resources to our community!

When an item is coming due, we will renew it for you – automatically. You won’t lose time, as items renew from the previous due date for another full loan period. If we have your email address, you’ll get a notice that says what renewed, what didn’t, and the new due dates. *Note,

auto-renewals are for physical library materials only. For more details about the available renewals for physical library materials, visit berkeleylibrarysc.org/member

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Adult Adult Programs

Writer’s Nest

A glimpse of the past and an earlier time from the desk of Ramona Grimsley, BCLS’s Oral History & Digital Projects Librarian

The Writer's Nest at Sangaree is a safe haven for writers of all skill levels and disciplines to share work and practice their craft.

1. Texaco gas receipt for gas bought by John Bradwell, Cross, SC on Feb. 26, 1925.

2. Envelope posted to Winnsboro, SC from Moncks Corner on Dec. 15, 1890.

3. Duraglass bottle from Moncks Corner Pharmacy, prescription written by Dr. Fishburne on Aug. 8, 1964.

4. Citizen Band Radio calling/post card circa 1965.

5. Postcard of Berkeley High School and Auditorium postmarked 1938.

6. Scrip from North State Lumber Co. Store (A. J. Cherry, Co. Pres.) circa 1932.

7. Promotional matchbook pre-1938.

8. Promotional postcard issued by Santee Cooper circa 1940.

Sangaree Library 3rd Saturdays, 10 am

Color Me Calm Leave your stress and worries at home and come color with us. All supplies and coloring sheets are provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own.

Goose Creek Library Thursdays, Weekly, 11 am - 1 pm

Stress Free Coloring Grab your favorite adult coloring book and bring it with you, or color with materials provided by the library.

Sangaree Library Tuesdays in August, 1 - 3 pm

DI Writer’s Group Join other authors and aspiring writers.

Daniel Island Library 1st Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6 pm

Discussion of Civil War Medicine Join us and Dr. Neff-Smith to learn more about the primitive knowledge of medicine during the Civil War. Moncks Corner Library Saturday, June 2, 10 am - 12 pm

Couponing Workshop Meet with other couponers to share tips and tricks. Hosted by Diane Ford.

Hanahan Library Saturdays, June 9 & July 14, 10 am - 1 pm

Mystery Book Club Join us at the Hanahan Library for some lively group discussion of various mystery selections.

Please check at the desk for the book title of the month. Copies may be available at the desk.

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Hanahan Library 3rd Tuesdays, 4 - 5 pm

DI Book Club

Looking for a book club? The MC Adult Book Club invites you to join them. Check with the Moncks Corner Library for the current month’s book title to participate.

Be part of a lively discussion about some popular and chat-worthy books. Was it a thumbs up or thumbs down? Come to our Book Club to discuss: "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann on June 19; "Go Went Gone" by Jenny Erpenbeck, July 17; "The Girl With Seven Names" by Hyeonseo Lee, August 21.

Moncks Corner Library Thursdays, June 21, July 19, August 16, 6:30 pm

Tai Chi Join Gwen Bihun for free Tai Chi at the Library, an ancient form of exercise for all ages using slow, smooth body movements. Tai Chi is particularly effective in healing, strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems, and disease prevention. It can boost energy, balance, sharpen reflexes, and improve one’s overall sense of well-being.

Daniel Island Library Tuesdays and Fridays, Weekly, 9 - 10 am

Recorder Class Professor Hillyer Rudisill leads Captain Daniell's Pipers, a Recorder group for beginners. All are welcome to learn and play!

Daniel Island Library Tuesdays, Weekly, 2 - 3 pm

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Adult

Adult Programs

MC Adult Book Club

Knotty & Nice at Goose Creek Library

Daniel Island Library 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Modern East Asia Lectures Join Dr. Lester Pittman in an exploration of our modern world through Asian eyes.

Through lectures, videos, and discussion, this library series examines the history, culture, society, economics, and politics of China, Japan, and Korea. What do they have in common and how do they differ?

How have both internal and external influences shaped their modern destinies? How will China’s reemergence as a regional and global power shape Asia and the world in the future? Find answers to these and other questions as you discover these fascinating cultures with your neighbors at the DI library.

Daniel Island Library Thursdays, July 26 - September 27, 10:30 - 11:30 am

“This library is such a blessing to me”

“ I love this gathering. I am a senior citizen on a limited income and this gives me a great social outing that doesn’t cost anything and lets me do something I enjoy with others.” ~ Goose Creek Library Customer

Yarn Junkies Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone who does any type of needle work, join us for tips, tricks, and good conversation. Bring your own project.

Hanahan Library 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1 - 4 pm

Knotty & Nice Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and anyone who does any type of needle work, join us for tips, tricks, and good conversation. Bring your own project.

Goose Creek Library Wednesdays, Weekly, 2 - 4 pm

My name is Sally. The library is such a blessing to me. The staff is very friendly and helpful – they assist me at the computer when I need to check my work emails. I even use library computers to do required training for my job.

DI Needleworkers From experts to beginners, join in the fun on alternate Tuesday mornings. Bring your quilt, appliqué, embroidery, or any portable needle project and stay for a while to sew, make new friends, and chat.

Through the library’s technology classes, I gained help on how to use my own cell phone. After my daughter bought me a laptop, I was able to bring it to the tech classes and receive one-on-one help from Aubrey. Aubrey showed me how to use Microsoft Word and how to make address labels.

These are things I did not know how to do and now I can – it’s because of my library.

In the Retro Sewers classes, I’ve learned and shared new techniques I use in making clothes, curtains, and baby diaper bags (pictured right). I even learned how to repair my sewing machine. Cooking Academy classes are the best! One class in particular that I loved is the one in which Ms. Tina showed us how to prepare quick, delicious, and healthy One Pot Meals.

Daniel Island Library 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 11 am - 2 pm

Knittin’ in the Corner

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Finally, I can come to the library and find books on any topic that I want or even think about. I can check it out for two whole weeks and then return it – this doesn’t work with my grandchildren because they live in another city. Now this is where the Friends of the Library book sale corner is of great use because I have found and purchased lots of great books for my grands and mailed them.

If you knit and/or crochet, or you would like to learn how, come join us! If you are looking to learn, someone is always available to teach.

Moncks Corner Library Tuesdays, Weekly, 5:30 pm

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Adult Adult Programs

Music & Art Class Introduction to Sign Language American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, complex language that employs signs made by moving the hands combined with facial expressions and postures of the body. It is the primary language of many North Americans who are deaf and is one of several communication options used by people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Join ASL interpreter Monica Hinebaugh for this fun introduction to sign language.

Goose Creek Library Tuesday, August 7, 5 - 6 pm Space is limited, please register early by stopping by the main desk at the Goose Creek Library or phoning 843-572-1376.

Spilling the Tea Ladies, come dressed up in your finest hat and ready for a special afternoon tea. Join us at the Moncks Corner Library for a movie and finger sandwiches while you enjoy and sip on a variety of teas. We will also have some fun trivia and prices.

Moncks Corner Library Saturday, August 11, 3 - 5 pm

Adults can rock too! Go ahead, grab a book and relax this summer. You may earn more than some peace and quiet!

Our Adult Summer Reading Program is designed for adults ages 18+ to provide a program that allows them to explore reading in a personal setting while mirroring healthy reading habits to younger family members. Just register online, log your reading, and be entered to win. Each library branch will have a weekly prize drawing. All participants are eligible for the Grand prize drawing at the end of the summer upon submission of at least one book.

To register, visit berkeleylibrarysc.org/summer-reading

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Professor Hillyer Rudisill returns with a new focus: Music and Art. In this class, students will explore the history, theory, and appreciation of music and art forms. For musical novices and professionals alike.

Daniel Island Library Wednesdays, Weekly, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Social Bridge Club Do you play bridge or used to play? Are you a beginner or have no partner? Want to play for fun, mental exercise, and to meet interesting people? No problem! Come and join us. If interested email Lcarmain@icloud.com for details. Singles & couples welcome!

Daniel Island Library 2nd Fridays & 4th Mondays, 1 - 4 pm

Master Gardeners The TriCounty Master Gardeners will be here at the Library every first Monday @4:00 to answer your gardening questions. Bring a soil sample, and have it sent to the Clemson Extension for analysis; Cost: $6.00.

Daniel Island Library 1st Mondays, 4 - 6 pm

M.O.R.E.

BERKELEY COUNTY MOBILE LIBRARY SCHEDULE: JUNE & JULY 2018 WEEK 1

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday+

Thursday

Friday

6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16 Goose Creek Primary Goose Creek 10:45 am - 11:45 am Westview Primary Goose Creek 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Marrington Elementary Goose Creek 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

6/5, 6/19, 7/3, 7/17 St. Stephen Elementary St. Stephen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fox Creek Apartments St. Stephen 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

6/6, 6/20, 7/18 Hwy 6/Hwy 45 Cross 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cross Community Center Cross 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19 Summit Place Daniel Island 11:00 am - 11:30 am Seven Farms Apartments Daniel Island 11:45 am - 12:15 pm The Peninsula Wando 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Philip Simmons Elementary Wando 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Cainhoy Community Center Cainhoy 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

6/8, 6/22, 7/6, 7/20

+All Libraries are closed Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day. +M.O.R.E. will not be going to its regular stops on July 11 due to a special stop.

M.O.R.E.’s Choice The mobile library will be making special stops all over the county this summer.

Be on the look out M.O.R.E. may be stopping in a community near you!

WEEK 2

Monday

Tuesday

6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23 Devon Forest Elementary Goose Creek 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Parkway Village Apartments Sangaree 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Brighton Park Village Nexton 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24 Alvin Community Center Alvin 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Hwy 17A/Hwy 41 Jamestown 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Bonneau Civic Center Bonneau 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday+ 6/13, 6/27, 7/25 Berkeley Citizens Moncks Corner 10:00 am - 10:45 am Berkeley Middle School Moncks Corner 11:00 am - 12:00 pm St. John's Academy Camp Moncks Corner 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday

Friday

6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26 Del Webb* Summerville 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Four Seasons* Summerville 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lindera Preserve Summerville 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27

M.O.R.E.’s Choice The mobile library will be making special stops all over the county this summer.

*Tech Help On-The-Go with M.O.R.E.

BCLS Mobile Library M.O.R.E.

A member of the technology department will be available on our mobile library to assist you with general technology questions, like using email, navigating the library catalog, and accessing our digital collections. Please feel free to bring your personal devices!

Find M.O.R.E. this summer online with a new mobilefriendly schedule complete with maps to all of the stops, or grab the Summer 2018 schedule from any BCLS library.

Del Webb Community in Cane Bay

843-719-4247 or 843-934-9976 MORE@berkeleycountysc.gov berkeleylibrarysc.org/bookmobile

Four Seasons Community in Cane Bay

NEW! You can now request M.O.R.E. for a special event or new stop online at berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com

Thursdays, 11 am - 12 pm June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23 Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23

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Friends

Friends of the Library President’s Post-It Probably the most exciting program that the Friends of the Berkeley County Library fund is right around the corner…and that is the Summer Reading Program! It is awesome and exciting for all involved…from the patrons, the staff and the FOL. The Library staff has put together another outstanding program for this summer. Please, if you haven’t already signed up, do so…you won’t be sorry. Not only will you get great reading, but there are so many fantastic prizes. Check any of the branches or the bookmobile for details.

The Easter Bunny pictures that FOL did in March were a big hit. Thanks to everyone who supported the Friends. We enjoyed it so much.

The Book Sales at the various libraries have been very successful and we are always looking for volunteers to help with those. Even if you have an hour to help, it is deeply appreciated. There will be another sale at the Moncks Corner Library on June 16 from 10:00 until 4:00; and remember, members of the Friends can come in at 9:00 and shop early. If you are not a member, you can join at the door.

Our goal is to be out in the community more and let everyone know what the Friends are about and invite you to join us. There is a very satisfying feeling when we volunteer, and there are so many ways to do so. I encourage each of you to consider becoming a member. Please contact the Friends at folbcls@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our fundraising committee is planning a major event…stay tuned for details!! It will be fun.

Again, I want to thank everyone who has bought books from the Friends’ shelves in each library or at the book sales. Without your help we could not fund the library programs nor the Summer Reading Program. THANK YOU!!

Please continue to support the FOL, which in turn means you are supporting the Berkeley County Library System.

The scheduled upcoming meetings for the FOL are as follows; June 19 - Hanahan Library (Please note-this is the 3rd Tuesday instead of the 4th Tuesday due to the primary election and the potential runoff) July 24 - Sangaree Library August 28 - Goose Creek Library All meetings are at 5:00PM. All FOL members are invited to attend.

I encourage and cordially invite each of you to become a Friend of the Library. There is an open spot just for you!!

Looking forward to seeing you at our events.

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Why join the Friends?

The Friends of Berkeley County Library System is an incorporated non-profit organization of volunteers. We promote, enhance, and support the Berkeley County Library System to bring all the exciting, involving, inspiring programs our county’s residents both need…and deserve.

Support from our members and other generous donors has enabled BCLS to offer special programs that have a huge impact on our community. While public funding supports basic library operations, support from the Friends allows the library to do more for their customers.

It’s what makes the difference between a good library and a great library.

Money is raised through membership fees, donations, Friends’ book sale shelves at each library, and special fundraising events. Funds from the Friends help support programs and initiatives for children, teens, and adults including the Summer Reading Program for all 6 BCLS library branches and the mobile library.

The Friends of the Berkeley County Library, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization.

Ways to Help: • Sorting, pricing, and managing the bookstore at one of the 6 BCLS library branches.

• Planning or volunteering at special events such as a community book sales, an author signing, annual meeting, etc.

• Managing the membership list and communications.

• Hosting membership drives or recruiting new members.

• Hospitality and reaching out to members when a volunteer opportunity arises.

• Updating and creating new marketing materials and maintaining public relations such as social media.

See a full description of our Committees and our upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities online at berkeleylibrarysc.org/friends

It feels so good to be a Friend!

As a member of the Friends of the Library, you will be rewarded in a thousand ways every year – with hundreds of children’s smiles as they receive their Summer Reading t-shirt and medals, the sincere appreciation from library staff for your support, and the satisfaction of knowing you make a difference to one of Berkeley County’s most important resources.

Friends

Mark your calendars!

Friends of the Library

Please present your Friends of the Library Membership card at the door to get in at 9 am. If you are not a current member of the Friends, you can join anytime online at berkeleylibrarysc.org/friends or at the door the morning of the sale for as little as $10/year.

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Madelynne Spann Wednesday, August 8 4:30 - 5:30 pm Goose Creek Library

FRIENDS

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100 Library Street Moncks Corner, SC 29461 berkeleylibrarysc.org

MONCKS CORNER LIBRARY 1003 Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843.719.4223 M-Th 9 am - 7pm, F&S 9 am - 5 pm

GOOSE CREEK LIBRARY 325 Old Moncks Corner Rd Goose Creek, SC 29445 843.572.1376 M-Th 9 am - 7 pm, F&S 9 am - 5 pm

DANIEL ISLAND LIBRARY 2301 Daniel Island Library Drive Daniel Island, SC 29492 843.417.2952 M-Th 10 am - 6 pm, F&S 9 am - 5 pm

SANGAREE LIBRARY 595 Sangaree Parkway Summerville, SC 29486 843.695.1208 M-Th 10 am - 6 pm, F&S 9 am - 5 pm

HANAHAN LIBRARY 1216 Old Murray Court Hanahan, SC 29410 843.553.0047 M-Th 10 am - 6 pm, F&S 9 am - 5 pm

ST. STEPHEN LIBRARY 113 Ravenell Drive St. Stephen, SC 29479 843.567.4862 M-Th 10 am - 6 pm, F&S 9 am - 5 pm

What’s Cooking?

Try something new this Summer! Lots of new cookbooks added to RB Digital @Your Library.

M.O.R.E. MOBILE LIBRARY 843.719.4247 or 843.934.9976 more@berkeleycountysc.gov *Schedule at berkeleylibrarysc.org/bookmobile

Discover a new way to play!

Launchpads for kids are perfect for learning and entertaining on the go. No Wi-Fi needed!