Issue 24 September, October, November 2018
Peek-A-Boo Read With You Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Peek-a-Boo is an early literacy experience for children ages 0 2. This story time helps parents educate and increase socialization skills of their children through music and other fun activities. September 5th September 12th September 19th September 26th October 3rd October 10th October 17th October 24th October 31st November 7th November 14th* November 21st November 28th *Story time to be held in the Youth Services Area Get Art, Get Smart Come to the OCL and take a journey into the amazing world of art. Explore important people and movements in art history, then learn to use different materials to create your own masterpiece! All art supplies will be provided. Programs are limited to the first 20 participants. Admission tickets may be picked up at the Circulation Desk beginning one hour prior to class. Children must be at least 4 years of age to participate. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Each class will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 11th Reed Sculpture Tuesday, September 18th Op Art and Fidget Spinners Little Chicks Preschool Story Time Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Little Chicks is an early literacy experience for children ages 2 5. Enjoy singing, choosing books, and developing socialization skills with your child. September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th October 4th October 11th October 18th October 25th November 1st November 8th November 15th November 29th Tuesday, September 25th Portraiture Tuesday, October 2nd Hindu Torans Tuesday, October 16th Beyond Banksy Tuesday, October 30th Dale Chihuly and Chandeliers Tuesday, November 6th Who Needs a Paintbrush? Tuesday, November 20th Collaborations and Words Tuesday, November 27th Painting with Duct Tape
Hispanic Heritage Day Saturday, September 15th September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! Join our special guest, Frances Diaz-Evans, as she leads us into the wonderful world of Hispanic culture. Enjoy a special story time, sample some tasty treats, and craft your own traditional Mexican paper flowers to take home! All craft materials will be provided. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. OCL is starting a Magic Club! Magic: The Gathering is a strategic card game that has been popular since its inception in 1993. Experts and beginners are welcome. Card decks will be provided for use during club meetings, but feel free to bring your own cards as well. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Jessica Nuckolls at (803) 533-5858 for more information. Friday, September 21st Friday, October 5th Friday, November 2nd Doctor Who Celebration Saturday, September 22nd -3:00 p.m. Bring your friends and family, and come to the OCL to celebrate one of the greatest sci-fi shows in all of time and space! Enjoy specially-themed snacks, create out-of-this world crafts, and play Doctor Who-inspired games. Feel free to come dressed in your Gallifreyan finest! Everyone who attends will also take home some cool Doctor Who swag! This program is open to all ages. For questions, contact Youth Services staff at (803) 533-5858. A Wrinkle in Time (2018) Saturday, September 29th Come to the OCL for a free screening of this classic sci-fi story! When thirteen year old Meg s scientist father disappears into the universe, she thinks that he is gone forever. Everything changes when Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Who invite Meg on a crazy astral search for her dad. This adventure stars Storm Reid and Reese Witherspoon. Refreshments will be served. This movie is rated PG. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Stay after the show for a chance to win your own copy of the Newbery Medal winning book by author Madeleine L Engle! Fall-ing for Perler Beads! Saturday, November 17th 3:00 p.m. Fall is here! Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the OCL, and craft some beautiful fall-themed perler bead charms to take home. All materials will be supplied.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Subarashii! Fridays 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Teens, if you are a fan of watching Japanese anime, or like to read manga, then Subarashii!! is the club for you! Join us for a creative environment and an opportunity to learn about and experience Japanese culture, art forms, and history. All art supplies are provided, and snacks will be served. Subarashii! is open to all 6th through 12th grade students. September 14th September 28th October 12th November 9th November 16th November 30th TEEN Friday, October 19th, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20th, 8:00 a.m. OCL Teen Volunteer Program Do you like to read? Would you like to learn new skills while helping your community? Do you want to add some muscle to your college applications? Come to the Youth Services Desk for an application! All teens ages 13 17 are invited to apply. For questions call (803) 533-5858. Have you ever wondered what happens at the library when the lights go out? Come find out at our annual Halloween Teen Lock-In. Bring your friends and enjoy snacks, trivia, video games, karaoke, crafts, and more. Wear your Halloween costume, and compete in our character contest! Participation is open to all 6th 12th graders and is limited to 30 teens. Registration runs from October 1st to October 13th at the Youth Services Desk. Contact Youth Services staff at (803) 533-5858 for more information.
One-on-One Computer Classes Do you need help with Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint? Or, do you want to learn how to download ebooks and music? Did you get a new ipad or Kindle? We can show you how it works! Lessons are 45 minutes long. Advance registration is required. To schedule a class, please call (803) 533-5857, or email OCLtechPRO@gmail.com. Community Baby Shower Saturday, September 1st 3:00 p.m. Attention moms-to-be! Come to the OCL as we host, in partnership with Well Care of South Carolina, a baby shower for all pregnant community members and new mothers. Enjoy food, games, door prizes, and early literacy information. This program is limited to adults only. Do You Want to Be a Friend? The Friends of the Orangeburg County Library are in need of new members! To join, log onto the OCL webpage and click on the Friends of OCL tab. Your generosity will truly make a difference! Big Book Sale Dates Tuesday, November 13th Wednesday, November 14th OCL 9:00 a.m. 6:30p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:30p.m. All for Liberty (2009) Saturday, September 8th This film follows the exploits of Captain Henry Felder, an upcountry South Carolina patriot, who reluctantly takes up arms against the Crown after witnessing abuses in the court and taxation systems. In 1775, South Carolina Governor John Rutledge requests Felder s assistance in organizing a militia unit in Orangeburg. Despite his doubts and misgivings, Felder rises to the challenge, declaring, To keep what you want, you have to fight for it. Sergeant York (1941) Saturday, October 13th Released five months before Pearl Harbor, this film tells the incredible story of a hard-living Tennessee mountaineer who changes his pacifist beliefs and brings his sharpshooting skills into action. Through his courage and sacrifice, Sgt. Alvin York earned a Congressional Medal of Honor. York insisted that Gary Cooper play the lead role in this film, and Cooper would win his first Best Actor Academy award for his portrayal of this World War One hero. Dave (1993) Saturday, November 10th In a nation where anybody can become President of the United States, what would happen if a regular guy was given the keys to the Oval Office? Academy Award Winner Kevin Kline stars as Dave Kovic, a mild-mannered man hired to impersonate the President. When a sudden illness waylays the Commander in Chief, Dave s job doesn t end, and he must deal with the complications of fooling an entire country and the First Lady! Watch for cameos by Hollywood personalities and U.S. Congressmen.
Adult Night Out B-I-N-G-O! Mondays 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Come to the OCL for an evening of fun and the chance to win the best prizes of all-books! This program is limited to participants ages 17 and up. Refreshments will be provided, just bring your good luck charm! September 10th September 24th October 15th October 29th November 5th November 26th Saturday, November 3rd LUNCH LEARN with Dr. Khan & Have you ever wanted to be your own boss? Do you have a great idea and want to capitalize on it? Are you curious about what it would take to start your own business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Small Business 101 is for you! Taught by Claflin professor Dr. Abdullah Khan, this workshop will specifically target your areas of interest. Come to the OCL and network with like-minded individuals. A light lunch will be provided. Thursdays, beginning October 4th 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Jobs for Life is a faith-based workshop which helps adults end employment and understand the dignity of work through supportive community mentorship. Graduates of the Jobs for Life program will complete vocational plans, meet with local employers, be prepared for job interviews, create professional resumes and networks, and realize life plans. Dinner will be provided. To register, or for questions, contact J.P. Sibley at (803) 747-4935 or email jpsibley@gmail.com. OCL Book Club 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Bring your reading buddies to the OCL, and maybe make some new ones! Join our new book club and enjoy great books and lively conversation. All books will be provided through a generous donation by the Friends of the OCL. Light refreshments will be served. This club is open to participants ages 18 and up. For questions, contact Jennifer Chatto-McCoskey at (803) 533-5868. Saturday, September 8th Saturday, October 13th Saturday, November 10th
Tiny Tots Story Time Thursdays 10:30 a.m. September 6th September 13th* September 20th September 27th TEEN October 4th October 11th* October 18th October 25th *Story time and craft Tech Tuesdays and Thursdays Call (803) 496-7177 to schedule a 45 minute one-on-one lesson! Craft Time Thursdays 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. HOLLY HILL BRANCH 8423 Old State Road, Suite 3 Holly Hill, SC 29059 For more information, please call (803) 496-7177. November 1st November 8th* November 15th November 29th Friday, October 19th 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Participation is open to all 6th - 12th graders and is limited to 20 teens! Register in person by October16th! September 6th September 20th October 11th November 1st November 15th November 29th NORTH BRANCH 9316 North Road North, SC 29112 For more information, please call (803) 247-5880. Making Reticules Learn to Embroider! Create a Ghost House! Pine Cone Turkeys Native American and Pilgrim Costumes Christmas Castles Crafty Corner Fridays September 7th September 14th September 21st September 28th October 5th October 12th October 19th October 26th November 2nd November 9th November 16th November 30th 3:30 p.m. Project Learning Tree Mondays 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. September 10th September 17th September 24th October 1st October 15th October 22nd Halloween Party! Thursday, October 25th 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Fall Mason Jars Pine Cone Owl Fall Leaf Globes Mystery Craft! Tube Monsters Mummified Spider Web Art Mystery Craft! Fall Slime Paper Pumpkins Thankful Turkeys Mystery Craft!
OCL 6th Annual S-Book-Tacular Saturday, October 27th Costume parade kick-off at 5:30 p.m.! Come to the OCL s Main Branch in your spookiest get-up, and join us for a fun-filled evening with special guest, illusionist Tim Sonefelt. Bring the whole family and enjoy games, crafts, and trick-or-treating in the library! Locations: Main Branch: Orangeburg County Library 510 Louis Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 (803) 531-4636 Holly Hill Branch Library 8423 Old State Road, Suite 3 Holly Hill, SC 29059 (803) 496-7177 Santee Branch Library 119 Dazzy Circle Santee, SC 29142 (803) 854-5300 Springfield Branch Library 210 Brodie Street Springfield, SC 29146 (803) 258-1100 North Branch Library 9316 North Road North, SC 29112 (803) 247-5880 Mentor Branch Library 2621 Cleveland Street Elloree, SC 29047 (803) 897-2162