Magic Show with Tim Sonefelt

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Goose Creek Library

Come see the Fire Trucks and learn about Fire Safety!

Berkeley County Libraries Closed Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27

Berkeley County Library System will be closed:

Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27.

Friday, May 24 - Staff In-Service Training
Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27 -- Memorial Day Weekend

Normal hours resume on Tuesday, May 28.

Bookdrops are available 24 hours a day to return materials.

 

Click here to find out more.

Teen Summer Reading Programs

Pick up your reading log at your local library branch!

Teen Summer Reading 2013

Schedule of Events

for ages 12 - 17

 

Super-Secret Craft Night. Want to know what we’ll create?
Shh! It’s a secret.  This craft that will wow you!

Main Library     Monday, June 3      4:30 pm- 5:30 pm

 

Minute to Win It- Library Style.There is one minute on the clock!  Will the task be completed or will it be left unfinished? Teens head to the St. Stephen Library to test your agility, strength and knowledge. Will you beat the clock or will it beat you?

St. Stephen Library      Thursday, June 6       6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

On your mark.  Get set. Craft!  Teens race on down to the library to enjoy an afternoon of crafts and fun.

Sangaree Library       Monday, June 10      4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Hunger Games-Survival Night. You’ve read the book, seen the movie.  Could you have survived the nights?  Come test your fort building skills as you compete against your friends for the coveted title of “Survivor” and a special Hunger Games prize. 

Goose Creek Library       Monday, June 17     4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Craftastic Night. Express yourself at your library!  Join us at the Hanahan Library as we create fantastic pieces of art!

Hanahan Library          Thursday, June 20 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

Iron Chef: Teen Edition. The ingredients are provided. Time limits will be set. What will you create? Join us for a night of mouth-watering food creations. 

Sangaree Library Branch      Monday, July 15      4:30 pm -5:30 pm 

 Amazing Race - Library Edition. Teens, you’ve seen it on the T.V. but now it’s your turn! Come “race” around the world as you compete in head to head competitions that will test wit, agility, and a little bit of silliness.

 Daniel Island Library       Monday, June 24      4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Recyclable Fashion Show. Do you love fashion? Do you love a good challenge?  Teens come strut your style at the Moncks Corner Library as you create a          “Green-friendly” outfit for all occasions.

Main Library      Monday, July 8     4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Crafting Makes Perfect. The more you craft the better you get! Come hang out with your friends while you make picture perfect crafts.

St. Stephen Library     Thursday, July 11 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

So many things to make but oh so little time! Teens join us at the Goose Creek Library as we take time out to create geat crafts and relax from our busy summer. 

Goose Creek Library     Monday, July 22     4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Digital Scavenger Hunt. Do you love to take pictures of you and your friends? Are you creative? The Hanahan Library wants you!  Come hang out after library hours as you compete against one another for the best picture! 

Hanahan Library      Thursday, July 25      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Have you been pinning ideas from Pinterest but afraid to try them out?  Have no fear the library is here!  Teens come by the Daniel Island Library to try your hand at some of the most talked about Pinterest ideas. 

Daniel Island Library    Monday, July 29      4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Summer Reading! June 3 - July 27 2013

Family Night @ Goose Creek Library in May

New Photo ID Requirements for Voting Now in Effect

If you don't have a photo ID, please come to

Goose Creek Library

 April 10, 2013

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Berkeley County election officials will be on hand to take photos and issue your photo voter registration card.

 

 

 

Coupon Swap at Sangaree

Social Behavior in Public Places Course Free!

This course will focus on simple ways to help your child mind his or her behavior while in public. We plan to read a story followed with a light activity reinforcing good behavior.

Molly Manners is an effective children's enrichment program that teaches good manners, positive social skills, and good personal habits (ages 3 to 16).  We are NOT a typical etiquette program or even your grandmother's cotillion! Our courses involve up-to-date, real life experiences with fun games, crafts, music, and lots of role playing all rolled into one!

Limited to 18 children per location.

Sign-up is not required but encouraged.

Parent/Caregiver is attendance is urged but not required.

For more information visit www.mollymanners.com

      

 

Help Formerly Homeless Vets during Berkeley Reads WWII

Help formerly homeless Veterans as they move into empty supportive housing!

Call 577-5011 ext.7230 or ext. 7488 to make arrangements for drop-off at the nearest Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service location if you would like to donate any of the following items:

• dressers
• twin mattresses
• kitchen tables & chairs
• desks
• desk chairs

Anime Club Meetings in April

Moncks Corner  April 4    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Goose Creek   April 11    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sangaree    April 18       6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Problems with Access to Online Databases and Jasmine Digital Library

On Friday March 8, there is no access to online databases, online catalog (e-library) or Jasmine Digital Library. Working on the problem.   

Interruptions in Service on Thursday, March 7

On Thursday, March 7, expect interruptions in Internet access, access to databases & Jasmine Digital Library. WiFi services will not be interrupted.

BRWWII KICKOFF PHOTOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget!

Berkeley Reads World War II

KICK-OFF

 

Saturday, March 2, 2013

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 

Cane Bay High School

1624 State Road Summerville, SC

Come out enjoy WWII exhibits, WWII re-enactors, WWII Jeeps, swing dancing, WWII-era songs, WWII veterans discussion panel, WWII poetry and get your free customized dog tags!

Berkeley Reads WWII Kickoff