Otranto Road Regional Library Blog

Tax Preparation

2012-01-28T10:08:00.000-08:00

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.

Children's February Programming

2012-01-28T10:06:00.000-08:00

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.

Young Adult February Programming

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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

2012-01-28T09:55:00.000-08:00

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.

Children's January Programming

2012-01-03T09:09:00.000-08:00

STORYTIME:
Babygarten

for 0-18 months with caregiver
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
January 30 - March 5 March 26 – April 30
Registration in process; call
Children’s Services to register.

Time for Twos
for 2 year olds with caregiver
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
January 31 – May 29
Child must be 2 by start date.
Registration begins January 17

PROGRAMS:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 AT 5 P.M.

PLAY: MOVIE: Dumbo
Ridiculed because of his truly enormous ears, a young
circus elephant is assisted by a mouse to achieve his full
potential. Rated G; 64 minutes

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 AT 11 A.M.
PLAY With Dad: Wii Fun Saturday: Got Game?

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 5 P.M.
PLAY: Snuggle Time Stories
Warm up on a cold winter day by reading stories about
winter fun!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 AT 11 A.M.
PLAY: Jingle Jam Musical: Stories in Song

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 5 P.M.
PLAY: PAL: Paper plate Penguin

SATURDAY, JANUARY, 21 AT 11 A.M.
PLAY: Wii Fun: Literacy Mii
Create a character from your favorite book using Mii.
Most creative character wins a prize.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 5 P.M.
PLAY: Craft Time!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 AT 11 A.M.
PLAY: Jingle Jam Musical: Join the Band!
Make your own instruments and form a special band.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 AT 6:30 P.M.
Family Night Program: Nite-Nite, Sleep Tight
Bring your teddy bear or another snuggly friend. Feel
free to wear your Pajamas to this fun storytime!

Young Adult January Programming

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Ages 12-17 or Grades 6-12

Game Time

Monday, January 9, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Calling all teens!! Join us in the auditorium for fun
with Nintendo Wii and board games.

Teen Book Club: Just Book It
Thursday, January 12, 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.

Food Fear Factor
Thursday, January 26, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Join other teens as they dare to eat icky and slimy
food concoctions. Outlast everyone to win a prize.

Adult January Programming

2012-01-03T08:54:00.000-08:00

The CCPL Computer Connection:

Call the Information Desk to register at 572-4094.
Seating limited. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.

Introduction to Computers
Wednesday, January 18, 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
Monday, January 23, 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.

Word 2007: Beyond the Basics
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Practice some of Word’s more advanced features like
inserting photos, textboxes, working with tables, adding
headers and footers, setting tabs and columns.
Completion of Word Basics is required.

Book Discussion @ Otranto
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Half Broke Horses: A True Life Novel by Jeanette Walls
Jeanette Walls novelizes the life of her grandmother, giving
herself just the latitude needed to create a great story.
Lily Casey Smith is an astonishing woman, tough enough to
trot her pony across several hundred miles of desert to her
first job when she's only a teenager.

Children's December Programming

2011-11-29T09:53:00.000-08:00

STORYTIMES
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.

Wee Reads
Monday, December 5, 12, 19, @ 10:30 a.m.
for 0-23 months with adult
Library Closed (Monday, December 26th.)
Please call the Children’s desk at 843-572-4094 to register.

Time for Twos
Tuesday, December 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult; child must be 2 by start date.
Please call the Children’s desk at 843-572-4094 to register.

Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, December 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10:30 a.m.
for children ages 3-5 years old

SPECIALS

PreSchool Special: Oh, Christmas Tree
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
‘Tis the season for a fun-filled holiday program of songs,
stories and a craft!

School Age Special: “A Christmas Carol”
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Younts is a Charleston County School of the Arts teacher.
His performance of this holiday favorite is sure to warm
your hearts for the holidays!

SATURDAY PROGRAMS

Saturday, December 3 at 12 p.m.
PLAY WITH DAD: “Tis the Season for Caroling!
Come sing with us as we explore some classic caroling tunes.

Saturday, December 10 at 12 p.m.
PLAY: Holiday Cookies (all ages)
Join us for cookie stories and decorate your own holiday cookie.

Saturday, December 17 at 12 p.m.
PLAY: It’s KwanzaaTime!
Participants will get ideas on how to establish their own Kwanzaa
traditions and learn the basic principals representing Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa begins December 26 and ends January 1.

Saturday, December 31 at 12 p.m.
PLAY: Crafts for Our Furry Friends!
Follow each Winter Wonderland craft station and create
gifts for our special outdoor friends!

EVENING PROGRAMS

PLAY: Celebrating the Holidays
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah,
Feliz Navidad! Learn how different cultures celebrate
Christmas and make a holiday craft.

PLAY: PAL: Falling Snow!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
They say every snow flake is different, so come make
your very own unique snowflake.

PLAY: MOVIE: Disney’s A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Old mister Scrooge must face the Ghosts of Christmas Past,
Present and Yet-to-Come. The spirits must help bring kindness
to his otherwise cold heart and remind him of the man he used
to be. Rated PG; 96 minutes.

PLAY: MOVIE: Santa Buddies
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
The irresistible puppies are back in a heartwarming holiday
adventure. Take a fantastic journey with your beloved Buddy
friends to the magical world of the North Pole in this
wonderfully wacky twist on a classic Christmas favorite.
Rated G; 88 Minutes

Young Adult December Programming

2011-11-29T09:17:00.000-08:00

For Teens Ages 12-17 or Grades 6-12

Wednesday, December 7, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
Teen Movie Time:
Disney’s A Christmas Carol
starring Jim Carrey Rated PG; 96 minutes
Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday
with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his
faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But when
the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet
to Come take him on an eye-opening journey
revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face,
he must open his heart to undo years of ill will
before it's too late.

Thursday, December 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Teen Book Club: Just Book It
Just Book It is a great way to get together and
talk about the books you enjoyed reading.
Bring any book you have read recently to
share with your fellow book club members.

Monday, December 12, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Game Time
Calling all teens to join us in the auditorium
for fun with Nintendo Wii and board games.

Adult December Programming

2011-11-29T09:07:00.000-08:00

Movies@Otranto
White Christmas, Not Rated; 120 minutes
Saturday, December 17, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Come in and watch this holiday classic about two talented
song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye)
who team up after the war to become one of the hottest
acts in show business. They hook up, romantically and
professionally, with a "sister" act to put on a Big Show
to benefit the struggling ski-resort lodge run by their
beloved old retired general.

Book Discussion @ Otranto
Thursday, December 15, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Bring a Christmas book or any book you have read
recently to share with your fellow book club members.

Children's November Programming

2011-10-27T11:29:00.000-07:00

STORYTIMES

Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.

Wee Reads
Monday, November 7, 14, 21, 28
@ 10:30 a.m.
for 0-23 months with adult
Please call the Children’s desk at
843-572-4094
to register.

Time for Twos
Tuesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult; child must be 2 by start date.
Please call the Children’s desk at 843-572-4094 to register.

Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 10:30 a.m.

for children ages 3-5 years old

PROGRAMS

PLAY: Lowe’s Make & Take Clinic

Saturday, November 5, 12:00 p.m.

Lowe’s comes to the library to help us build a take home project.

Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

PLAY: Robotics
Tuesday, November 8, 6:00 p.m.
Use geometric shapes to make your very own robot!

PLAY: Let’s Go Camping!
Saturday, November 12, 12:00 p.m.
Join us for camping stories about outdoor adventures in the wilderness.

PLAY: PAL: Where Do Indians Live?
Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 p.m.
In teepees of course! Come create and design your own Indian home.

PLAY: Gobble, Gobble, T is for Turkey
Saturday, November 19, 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a Turkey storytime and make a Thanksgiving craft.

PLAY: PAL: Cornucopia!
Tuesday, November 22, 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the meaning of the season with this craft that symbolizes
a plentiful harvest!

Play With Dad: Whooo Is It?

Saturday, November 26, 12:00 p.m.

Even the night owls can have fun. Hear stories and make a craft.

PLAY: MOVIE: Pocahontas

Tuesday, November 29, 6:00 p.m.

Animated tale of the Native-American princess who helped the

Englishman John Smith, settle in what came to be known as

North America. Rated PG; 90 minutes

Young Adult November Programming

2011-10-27T11:23:00.000-07:00

Ages 12-17 or Grades 6-12

Teen Movie Time: Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker
(rated PG; 93 minutes)

Wednesday, November 2, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
Alex Rider has been trained since birth for a career as a spy.
At 14, Alex is not sure he can do all that is required of a super
spy. His mission could save or cost millions of lives.

Teen Book Club: Just Book It
Thursday, November 10, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Just Book It is a great way to get together and talk about
the books you enjoyed reading. Bring any book you have
read recently to share with your fellow book club members.

Game Time
Monday, November 7, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Calling all teens to join us in the auditorium for fun
with Nintendo Wii and board games.

Young Adult Holiday Jeopardy
Thursday, November 17, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge and join the fun as we play Holiday Jeopardy.

Adult November Programming

2011-10-27T11:18:00.000-07:00

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, November 9, 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.

Word 2007: Beyond the Basics
Monday, November 21, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Practice some of Word’s more advanced features
like inserting photos, textboxes, working with tables,
adding headers and footers, setting tabs and columns.
Completion of Word Basics is required.

Holiday Songs Featuring the Fellowship Concert
Choir
Saturday, November 19, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before the Christmas shopping begins, come and
get into the holiday spirit with songs for the season,
featuring the voices of the Fellowship Concert Choir.

Movies@Otranto
Secretariat, Rated PG; 123 minutes)
Saturday, November 26, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The "greatest racehorse of all time" mantle fits
easily around the neck of Secretariat, the 1973
Triple Crown winner. After Thanksgiving, come
watch how Penny Chenery Tweedy and colleagues
guided her long-shot but precocious stallion to the
unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown.

Book Discussion@Otranto

Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
On Beauty by Zadie Smith is about Howard Belsey,
a transplanted Englishman married to an
African-American woman. Belsey returns to
London to prevent his son from marrying the
daughter of his academic rival, Monty Kipps.
On Beauty is funny and infuriating, crammed
with multiple shades of love and lust, midlife and
teen life crises.

The Kids Corner at Otranto

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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/

Friends of the Library

2007-05-23T16:35:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

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.