Tax Preparation:
AARP Tax preparation is available every Thursday, 10 - 2 p.m.,
from February 2 -April 12, 2012. First come, first served with
last person accepted 30 minutes prior to daily closing of tax
preparation services.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Otranto Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale
Otranto Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday & Saturday, March 2-3, 2012
Join the Charleston County Friends of the Library
for the branch book sale of various print and non-print items.
Proceeds will benefit the Charleston County Public Library.
Admission is free.
New Inter Library Loan Database: ILLiad
Otranto Road Regional Library and the Charleston
County Public Library is pleased to offer ILLiad, the Inter
Library Loan Internet Accessible Database, starting
March 1, 2012. ILLiad enables patrons to take control of their
interlibrary loan requests by creating an online account,
then entering requests via that account. Patrons will be
able to track the status of their requests by logging
into I...LLiad at any time.
For more information to go to CCPL's ILLiad site: www.ccpl.org,
Then click Services,
Then click Interlibrary Loan,
the link to ILLiad is in our FAQ.
The more information we have about an item, the easier it is for us
to locate it and place an order.
County Public Library is pleased to offer ILLiad, the Inter
Library Loan Internet Accessible Database, starting
March 1, 2012. ILLiad enables patrons to take control of their
interlibrary loan requests by creating an online account,
then entering requests via that account. Patrons will be
able to track the status of their requests by logging
into I...LLiad at any time.
For more information to go to CCPL's ILLiad site: www.ccpl.org,
Then click Services,
Then click Interlibrary Loan,
the link to ILLiad is in our FAQ.
The more information we have about an item, the easier it is for us
to locate it and place an order.
Children's March Programming
STORYTIMES
Babygarten
Monday, March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m.
for 0-18 months with adult
Babygarten is a class designed for infants and their
caregivers where they will share nursery rhymes, songs
and books in a language rich environment.
Time for Twos
Tuesday, March 6,13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult
Child must be 2 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
PROGRAMS
Friday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Special: Welcome to Seussville!
Visit Seussville for a fun time of games, stories and
a craft to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
Come read to a dog and make a new furry friend!
Tuesday, March 6 at 5 p.m.
PAL: Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Create your very own Dr. Seuss memorabilia!
Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Enjoy learning about your body and how to keep it healthy.
Wednesday, March 14 at 4 p.m.
School Age Special: Alaskan Iditarod Race
Learn about the “Last Great Race,” the Alaskan dogsled Iditarod.
Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patty’s as we listen to stories and learn
about things that are green.
Tuesday, March 20 at 5 p.m.
PLAY: It’s Spring and Gardening Time!
Make and take home a planter and watch it grow.
Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic
Lowe’s is back with another building project!
Tuesday, March 27 at 5 p.m.
Be an Artist for a Day--Baby Wipe Tie Dye
Create a beautiful piece of art with baby wipes,
rubber bands and watercolor markers.
Wednesday, March 28 at 4 p.m.
School Age Special: Cool Science -- Color Changing Milk
Calling all pint-size mad scientists! Join us for interactive,
mind-blowing science experiments.
Saturday, March 31 at 11 a.m.
PLAY With Dad: Built for Fun
Drop in and build your own masterpiece.
Babygarten
Monday, March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m.
for 0-18 months with adult
Babygarten is a class designed for infants and their
caregivers where they will share nursery rhymes, songs
and books in a language rich environment.
Time for Twos
Tuesday, March 6,13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult
Child must be 2 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
PROGRAMS
Friday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Special: Welcome to Seussville!
Visit Seussville for a fun time of games, stories and
a craft to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
Come read to a dog and make a new furry friend!
Tuesday, March 6 at 5 p.m.
PAL: Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Create your very own Dr. Seuss memorabilia!
Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Enjoy learning about your body and how to keep it healthy.
Wednesday, March 14 at 4 p.m.
School Age Special: Alaskan Iditarod Race
Learn about the “Last Great Race,” the Alaskan dogsled Iditarod.
Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patty’s as we listen to stories and learn
about things that are green.
Tuesday, March 20 at 5 p.m.
PLAY: It’s Spring and Gardening Time!
Make and take home a planter and watch it grow.
Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic
Lowe’s is back with another building project!
Tuesday, March 27 at 5 p.m.
Be an Artist for a Day--Baby Wipe Tie Dye
Create a beautiful piece of art with baby wipes,
rubber bands and watercolor markers.
Wednesday, March 28 at 4 p.m.
School Age Special: Cool Science -- Color Changing Milk
Calling all pint-size mad scientists! Join us for interactive,
mind-blowing science experiments.
Saturday, March 31 at 11 a.m.
PLAY With Dad: Built for Fun
Drop in and build your own masterpiece.
Young Adult March Programming
For ages 12-17 and/or grades 6-12
Teen Book Club: Just Book It
Thursday, March 8 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.This is a great way to get together and talk about the
books you enjoy reading. Bring any book you have
enjoyed reading recently to share with your fellow
book club members.
Game Time
Monday, March 12 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Join other teens for gaming fun with Nintendo
Wii and board games.
“Minute To Win It” Challenge
Thursday, March 22 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for some Messy Crazy Fun @ our “Minute To Win It”
teen challenge. Race against the clock to win prizes.
Adult March Programming
The CCPL Computer Connection Presents:
Call the Information Desk to register at 572-4094.
Seating limited. Patrons with their own laptops
are welcome.
Word 2007 Basics
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Learn how to enter, edit, and format text in a document.
Practice copying and pasting, and explore spell check,
ClipArt, saving and printing.
eBooks at CCPL
Thursday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Looking for some good books for your eReader,
Smartphone or tablet? Now you can borrow eBooks from CCPL!
We’ll explore some common eReader devices, take a look
at the library’s eBook site, and show you how to download
from home. Demonstration only
Word 2007: Resume Tips and Tools
Thursday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to use a resume template in Microsoft Word to
effectively represent your skills and experiences. Completion
of Word Basics is required.
Otranto Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday & Saturday, March 2-3, 2012
Join the Charleston County Friends of the Library for the
branch book sale of various print and non-print items.
Proceeds will benefit the Charleston County Public Library.
Admission is free.
A Jazzy Birthday Celebration: Featuring Charlton Singleton
Monday, March 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
In recognition of the Branch’s 20th year of service to the
Otranto Community, plan to attend this free concert featuring
local Jazz Artist, Mr. Charlton Singleton.
Book Discussion @ Otranto
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Come and discuss the book, The Guernsey Literary and
Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. This debut
novel is an original account of one writer's relationship with
a member of a unique book club formed as an alibi to protect
its members from arrest at the hands of the Nazis during WWII.
Movie Time, The Help (Rated PG-13; 137 minutes)
Saturday, March 17, 3:00 – 5:15 p.m.
At the dawn of the civil rights movement, three seemingly
different Mississippi women took one extraordinary step
that changed the lives forever.
Childhood Literacy & the Art of Storytelling
Monday, March 19, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Michelle H. Martin, Chair of the Augusta Baker
Endowment in Childhood Literacy, USC Columbia, will
discuss the importance of early literacy for children
and the art of storyteller. It is a program designed
for parents, librarians and childcare providers.
Call the Information Desk to register at 572-4094.
Seating limited. Patrons with their own laptops
are welcome.
Word 2007 Basics
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Learn how to enter, edit, and format text in a document.
Practice copying and pasting, and explore spell check,
ClipArt, saving and printing.
eBooks at CCPL
Thursday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Looking for some good books for your eReader,
Smartphone or tablet? Now you can borrow eBooks from CCPL!
We’ll explore some common eReader devices, take a look
at the library’s eBook site, and show you how to download
from home. Demonstration only
Word 2007: Resume Tips and Tools
Thursday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to use a resume template in Microsoft Word to
effectively represent your skills and experiences. Completion
of Word Basics is required.
Otranto Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday & Saturday, March 2-3, 2012
Join the Charleston County Friends of the Library for the
branch book sale of various print and non-print items.
Proceeds will benefit the Charleston County Public Library.
Admission is free.
A Jazzy Birthday Celebration: Featuring Charlton Singleton
Monday, March 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
In recognition of the Branch’s 20th year of service to the
Otranto Community, plan to attend this free concert featuring
local Jazz Artist, Mr. Charlton Singleton.
Book Discussion @ Otranto
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Come and discuss the book, The Guernsey Literary and
Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. This debut
novel is an original account of one writer's relationship with
a member of a unique book club formed as an alibi to protect
its members from arrest at the hands of the Nazis during WWII.
Movie Time, The Help (Rated PG-13; 137 minutes)
Saturday, March 17, 3:00 – 5:15 p.m.
At the dawn of the civil rights movement, three seemingly
different Mississippi women took one extraordinary step
that changed the lives forever.
Childhood Literacy & the Art of Storytelling
Monday, March 19, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Michelle H. Martin, Chair of the Augusta Baker
Endowment in Childhood Literacy, USC Columbia, will
discuss the importance of early literacy for children
and the art of storyteller. It is a program designed
for parents, librarians and childcare providers.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tax Preparation
AARP Tax preparation is available every Thursday, February 2 - April 12, 2012
10:30 – 2:30 p.m. First come, first served with last person accepted 30 minutes prior to daily closing of tax preparation services.
10:30 – 2:30 p.m. First come, first served with last person accepted 30 minutes prior to daily closing of tax preparation services.
Children's February Programming
STORYTIMES
BABYGARTEN begins February 6, 13, 27 at 10:30 a.m.
for 0-18 months with adult
(Library closed Monday, February 20)
Babygarten is a class designed for infants and their caregivers
where they will share nursery rhymes, songs and books in a
language rich environment.
Time for Twos
Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult
Child must be 2 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
SATURDAY PROGRAMS
Saturday, February 4, at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Wii Fun Saturday: Wii Fit
Join us for a day of Wii fitness.
Saturday, February 11 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Jingle Jam Musical: Music and Movement
Romp and stomp to musical tunes.
Saturday, February 18 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Wii Fun Saturday : Wii Painting Party
Create a replica of a famous painting with Wii uDraw.
Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Jingle Jam Musical: Creativity!
Let the music move you creatively.
EVENING PROGRAMS
Tuesday, February 7 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: Tooth Tales
Creating awareness for Children’s Dental Health Month
with stories and craft time.
Tuesday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: It’s Valentine’s Day!
Inspire your heart with Valentine’s Day art.
Tuesday, February 21 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: Movie: Winnie the Pooh
It’s business as usual in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh wants
honey, Eeyore, has lost his tale, and everyone is looking for
Christopher Robin.
Rated G; 63 minutes
Tuesday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: Be An Artist For A Day: Art Rocks!
Join us to learn about rocks and make an incredible animal rock art.
SPECIALS
Wednesday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Special: Valentine Craft Program
Celebrate this day of love with stories and a craft.
Wednesday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m.
School Age Special: African American Read-In
Celebrate Black History Month reading African American stories.
BABYGARTEN begins February 6, 13, 27 at 10:30 a.m.
for 0-18 months with adult
(Library closed Monday, February 20)
Babygarten is a class designed for infants and their caregivers
where they will share nursery rhymes, songs and books in a
language rich environment.
Time for Twos
Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult
Child must be 2 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
SATURDAY PROGRAMS
Saturday, February 4, at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Wii Fun Saturday: Wii Fit
Join us for a day of Wii fitness.
Saturday, February 11 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Jingle Jam Musical: Music and Movement
Romp and stomp to musical tunes.
Saturday, February 18 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Wii Fun Saturday : Wii Painting Party
Create a replica of a famous painting with Wii uDraw.
Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m.
PLAY: Jingle Jam Musical: Creativity!
Let the music move you creatively.
EVENING PROGRAMS
Tuesday, February 7 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: Tooth Tales
Creating awareness for Children’s Dental Health Month
with stories and craft time.
Tuesday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: It’s Valentine’s Day!
Inspire your heart with Valentine’s Day art.
Tuesday, February 21 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: Movie: Winnie the Pooh
It’s business as usual in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh wants
honey, Eeyore, has lost his tale, and everyone is looking for
Christopher Robin.
Rated G; 63 minutes
Tuesday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m.
PLAY: Be An Artist For A Day: Art Rocks!
Join us to learn about rocks and make an incredible animal rock art.
SPECIALS
Wednesday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Special: Valentine Craft Program
Celebrate this day of love with stories and a craft.
Wednesday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m.
School Age Special: African American Read-In
Celebrate Black History Month reading African American stories.
Young Adult February Programming
For ages 12-17 and/or grades 6-12
YA Movie Time, A Bug’s Life
Wednesday, February 8, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs where an ant named
Flik hires warrior bugs to defend his colony from a horde of
freeloading grasshoppers. (Rated G: 95 Minutes)
Teen Book Club: Just Book It
Thursday, February 9, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Get together and talk about the books you enjoy reading.
Bring any book you have enjoyed reading recently to share
with your fellow book club members.
Game Time
Monday, February 13, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Join other teens for gaming fun with Nintendo Wii and board games.
Chocolate Festival
Thursday, February 23, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Do you love chocolate? If so, come and enjoy chocolate covered
strawberries and pretzels along with chocolate fun games.
Adult February Programming
Tax Preparation:
AARP Tax preparation
available every Thursday, February 2 - April 12, 2012
10:00 – 2:00 p.m. First come, first served with last person
accepted 30 minutes prior to daily closing of tax preparation
services.
The CCPL Computer Connection Presents:
Call the Information Desk to register at 572-4094.
Seating limited. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.
Introduction to Computers
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This is a beginner’s class that will help you unravel the
mystery of the computer. Learn the parts of the computer
and how it works.
Word 2007 Basics
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to enter, edit, and format text in a document.
Practice copying and pasting, and explore spell check,
ClipArt, saving and printing.
Smartphones and Tablets
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Come and learn more about all-in-one communication
and entertainment devices like the iPhones or iPads.
Explore these helpful gadgets and uncover the world of apps.
Dancin’ Wid We: Music & Dance of the Gullah/Geechee
Saturday, February 18, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, Queen Quet, Chieftess
of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, will lead an interactive afternoon
in music and dance that celebrate the harmonies that the
Gullah/Geechee people brought to and sustained in North America.
Book Discussion @ Otranto
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother
by James McBride.
This book is the author’s tribute to his eccentric and determined
mother, Ruth McBride Jordan, who married two good men and
raised 12 children, all of whom attended college.
AARP Tax preparation
available every Thursday, February 2 - April 12, 2012
10:00 – 2:00 p.m. First come, first served with last person
accepted 30 minutes prior to daily closing of tax preparation
services.
The CCPL Computer Connection Presents:
Call the Information Desk to register at 572-4094.
Seating limited. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.
Introduction to Computers
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This is a beginner’s class that will help you unravel the
mystery of the computer. Learn the parts of the computer
and how it works.
Word 2007 Basics
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to enter, edit, and format text in a document.
Practice copying and pasting, and explore spell check,
ClipArt, saving and printing.
Smartphones and Tablets
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Come and learn more about all-in-one communication
and entertainment devices like the iPhones or iPads.
Explore these helpful gadgets and uncover the world of apps.
Dancin’ Wid We: Music & Dance of the Gullah/Geechee
Saturday, February 18, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, Queen Quet, Chieftess
of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, will lead an interactive afternoon
in music and dance that celebrate the harmonies that the
Gullah/Geechee people brought to and sustained in North America.
Book Discussion @ Otranto
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother
by James McBride.
This book is the author’s tribute to his eccentric and determined
mother, Ruth McBride Jordan, who married two good men and
raised 12 children, all of whom attended college.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
The Kids Corner at Otranto
Looking for more information about what's going on for kids at the Otranto Road Regional Library? For the latest on upcoming programs, new books, homework help, or just to see what we've been up to, check out the brand new Otranto Road Regional Library Kids Corner. Here's the link to bookmark in your favorites: http://otrantoroadregionallibrarykidscorner.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Friends of the Library
Library programs are sponsored by the Charleston County Friends of the Library. For information on becoming a member of the Friends, Download the Friends of the Library Membership Form or call 843-805-6978.
Circulation Department
Donating books and other materials to Otranto Library
Are you interested in donating books or other items from your home or office, but are not sure of the process? The following may answering some of your questions.
What materials are accepted?
Donations of books, videocassettes, DVDs, records, computer software, compact discs, cassette tapes (spoken books or music) that are clean and in good condition are accepted.
Where do donations go?
All sale items are donated by library patrons and book lovers. Money raised at the sales is used for supplemental books and materials for the library, and to bring speakers, film series and special events and activities to you! If you have used books that you would like to donate to the Friends of the Library, call or stop by any branch location.
Are these donations tax deductible?
Yes. Contributions of The Friends of the Library are tax deductible. A receipt is available upon request. Just ask a Library Staff Member for one.
Where can donations be left?
All donations, small or large, are welcome. Materials can be dropped off at any branch of the Charleston County Library.
Are you interested in donating books or other items from your home or office, but are not sure of the process? The following may answering some of your questions.
What materials are accepted?
Donations of books, videocassettes, DVDs, records, computer software, compact discs, cassette tapes (spoken books or music) that are clean and in good condition are accepted.
Where do donations go?
All sale items are donated by library patrons and book lovers. Money raised at the sales is used for supplemental books and materials for the library, and to bring speakers, film series and special events and activities to you! If you have used books that you would like to donate to the Friends of the Library, call or stop by any branch location.
Are these donations tax deductible?
Yes. Contributions of The Friends of the Library are tax deductible. A receipt is available upon request. Just ask a Library Staff Member for one.
Where can donations be left?
All donations, small or large, are welcome. Materials can be dropped off at any branch of the Charleston County Library.
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