Enjoy Charleston County Public Library Programs in July

CHARLESTON, SC – Enjoy the wide variety of free classes, programs, exhibits and events throughout July. Check out some of these programs geared toward adults:

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Reading Wave: 2014 Adult Summer Reading Program

June 1 – August 10
All branches

Designed for readers 18 and older, Reading Wave is a great way to win prizes for reading. Drawings are held throughout the summer for $25 gift cards, and one lucky person will win the fantastic Reading Wave Grand Prize Drawing.

 

• Call for Self-Published Author Submissions for September 25 Book Talks

July 1 – September 1

Main Library

Join a forum for self-published authors and readers, and submit family-friendly content by September 1to Steven Schwengel, Main Library, 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. Submissions must be family friendly and include the author’s name, phone number, email and postal addresses. Authors of approved submissions will be invited to present their works during 4-8 minute presentations September 25. This event is not a sales forum, but a literary exchange for authors and readers. For more information, call 805-6943.

 

• John’s Island Summer Book Sale
  Thursday, July 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (members’ event)

Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

John’s Island Regional Library

Prices start at just $1 during this fantastic sale on fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and more. Special deals will be featured on Sunday, and proceeds benefit the Charleston County Public Library.

 

• Dog Days of Summer Photo Exhibit

Monday, July 14 – Sunday, August 31

Main Library

View professional photos of adorable, adoptable animals at Charleston Animal Society. The Dog Days exhibit is part of our summer-long Book-to-Action Project, which is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the S.C. State Library.

 

• Veterans’ Story Swap
  John L. Dart Library, July 21 at 6:15 p.m.

Honor the brave service of our local heroes.

 

CHARLESTON HISTORY

• The Velocipede Invasion of 1869: Charleston’s First Bicycles
  Main Library, July 8 at 6 p.m.

 

• A Brief History of Broughton’s Battery, 1736-1784

Main Library, July 23 at 6 p.m.

 

• George Gershwin’s Charleston Education

Folly Beach Library, July 30 at 2:30 p.m.

 

BUSINESS, JOB ASSISTANCE, HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOPS … and more

• Small Business Counseling with SCORE
  John’s Island Regional Library, July 2  from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

• Online Application and Resume Lab
  St. Andrews Regional Library, July 7 at 1 p.m.

 

• Learn about Mediation and Lemon Laws

 

Main Library, July 16 at 5:30 p.m.

• Resumes, Networking and Marketing Yourself
  St. Andrews Regional Library, July 19 at 2:30 p.m.

 

• Financial Education Series: Retirement: Making Your Money Last
  Otranto Road Regional Library, July 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

• Financial Education Series: Bring Balance to Your Budget
  Otranto Road Regional Library, July 29 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

 

To learn more about CCPL’s programs, visit the library’s web site at www.ccpl.org.