The Summer Reading Program is underway at the Charleston County Public Library. Throughout the summer, we have featured programs and events for the entire family to enjoy! We invite kids, teens and adults to visit various branches to participate in these upcoming FREE events. We encourage you and you family to sign-up for the Summer Reading Program to log your reading hours to begin winning prizes.
Teen and Adult Events
Taiko Drumming
Taiko drumming is a dynamic musical art form with Japanese roots. This diverse group of performers will put on an amazing, intense, and exciting show. Join us for this unique musical experience with Taiko Charleston.
Bees Ferry West Ashley: Tuesday, June 28 at 4 p.m.
Baxter-Patrick James Island: Saturday, July 16 at 1 p.m.
Main: Saturday, July 30 at 1 p.m.
Wando Mt. Pleasant: Saturday, August 6 at 1 p.m.
Improv Night with Theatre 99
Do you love a good laugh? Stop by and enjoy an hour of improv comedy from Theatre 99. Performers will create original, improvised plays based entirely on audience suggestions. Theatre 99 shows may not be appropriate for ages 14 and younger.
Otranto Road: Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
Main Library: Thursday, June 30 at 6 p.m.
Children Events
Search for Treasure with Angela May
Join New York Times Bestselling Author Angela May for the release of her second book in The Islanders series, Search for Treasure, co-written with Mary Alice Monroe. Angela May will talk about her inspiration for the book, share how to make your own nature journal, and personalize copies of the book.
Make the most of this experience by purchasing a copy of the book prior to the event and receive an icy treat from Kona Ice the day of! Link to purchase here: https://bit.ly/3NLER8W.
This event is taking place at the Bees Ferry West Ashley Library from 10 a.m. to noon.
Nathalia: Bilingual Music for Families!
Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. From themes like space exploration to cruising down the Amazon river, her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, even learning a little Spanish, in this fun multicultural experience! The performances will take place at the following times and locations:
Tuesday, June 21
Main: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Wando Mt. Pleasant: 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22
Otranto Road: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
West Ashley: 2 p.m.
Hurd/ St. Andrews: 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 23
Dart: 2 p.m.
St. Paul's Hollywood: 4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 24
Poe/Sullivan's Island: 9:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 25
Baxter Patrick James Island: 10:30 a.m.
Monday, June 27
Bees Ferry West Ashley: 10:30 a.m.
John's Island Library: 2 p.m.
Folly Beach: 4:30 p.m.
Jungle Jim presents “Splash Into Reading!”
The all-new Splash Into Reading program has everything you’ve come to expect from a Jungle Jim Summer Reading Program show…interactive engagement, all-ages humor, and a performance that will delight and amaze your audience. This 45-minute program features giant ocean creature creation, routines that promote books and reading, over a dozen volunteers performing on stage with Jungle Jim, and of course, amazing magic!
Monday, July 11
Bees Ferry West Ashley: 10:30 a.m.
Folly Beach: 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12
Main: 10:30 a.m.
Wando Mt. Pleasant: 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13
Otranto Road: 10:30 a.m.
West Ashley: 2 p.m.
Hurd/St. Andrews: 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 14
Baxter Patrick James Island: 10:30 a.m.
Dart: 2 p.m.
St. Paul's Hollywood: 4:30 p.m.
Friday, July 15
Poe/Sullivan's Island: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 16
John's Island:10:30 a.m.
Dive Deep with the South Carolina Aquarium
Join the South Carolina Aquarium as we uncover the mysteries of the deep! Learn about the unique adaptations of deep-sea animals and the technology scientists use to study them. Then put your knowledge to the test as you meet and touch marine animals.
Cooper River Memorial Temporary Location: Thursday, June 23 at 2 p.m.
McClellanville: Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m.
Wando Mt. Pleasant: Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m.
Edisto Island: Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
John's Island: Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m.
St. Paul's Hollywood Library: Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Dart: Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m.
Bees Ferry West Ashley: Monday, August 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Main: Tuesday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Poe/Sullivan's Island: Tuesday, Augst 2 at 2 p.m.
Otranto Road: Wednesday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m.
West Ashley: Wednesday, August 3 at 2 p.m.
Hurd/ St. Andrews: Wednesday, August 3 at 4 p.m.
Baxter-Patrick James Island: Saturday, August 6 at 10: 30 a.m.
Harold Jordan – Magic Show
Come see and experience interactive close-up magic.
Edisto Island: Wednesday, June 15 at 4 p.m.
McClellanville: Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
Deninufay Dance Co.
Kids, parents, and caregivers will experience a journey of culture through performing arts including dance, drumming, songs, monologues, and musical theatre with an ecstatic afro flair. The audience will learn terms of the Key Swahili lauguage that can be used daily for communication. Drumming and sound are key aspects of the program and we love getting members of our audiences to join us on stage to shine bright and help us play groovy tunes that will bring melodic music to your ears and rhythm to your feet!
Edisto Island: Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m.
Cooper River Memorial Temorary Location: Thursday, June 30 at 11 a.m.
McClellanville: July 30 at 10 a.m.
Noodle McDoodle – Children’s Music
Everyone is welcome to join music time with the Lowcountry ukulele enthusiast and music teacher, Noodle McDoodle. Noodle will be singing songs designed with preschoolers in mind, and these are the songs that will get their bodies and imaginations moving. Be prepared to be amazed!
McClellanville: Tuesdsay, June 21 at 10 a.m.
Edisto Island: Thursday, July 23 at 11 a.m.
Search for Treature with Angela May, A Family Book Club
Join New York Times Bestselling Author Angela May for a family book club all about her second book in The Islanders series, Search for Treasure, co-written with Mary Alice Monroe. Angela May will chat with families, answer questions, and personalize copies of the book. We’ll also search for our own treasure in the library! Registration is required and comes with a free copy of search for treasure.
John's Island: Monday, August 8 at 2 p.m.
Baxter-Patrick James Island: Wednesay, August 10 at 10:30 a.m.
RiverDogs Visit Library Branches
Join the Charletson RiverDogs for a storytime and fun at various library branches
Bees Ferry West Ashley: Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul's Hollywood: Thursday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Baxter-Patrick James Island: Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Wando Mt. Pleasant: Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m.
John’s Island: Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m.