CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Get ready for heading back to school with plenty of fun library events. From giveaways to games to movies, we have something for everyone!
Back To School Giveaway (children and teens)
Aug. 1-Aug. 15
Cooper River Memorial
Complete an entry form for a chance to win a backpack full of cool school supplies!
End of Summer Celebration (children)
Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m.
Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
Make a button for your back pack, play corn hole, pin the fin on the shark, hula hoops and more!
Back to School (all ages)
Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul's/Hollywood Library
Join us for back to school stories and crafts.
Teen Afternoon Movie
Dorchester Road Regional Library
Saturday, Aug. 11 from 12:30 p.m.
"Black Panther" Rated PG 13; 135 min.
Back To School Theater (teens)
Mondays in August at 3:30 p.m.
Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
Aug. 13- "High School Musical 3"; Rated PG
Aug. 27- "Easy A"; Rated PG-13
Back to School Harry Potter Movies (teens)
Monday-Saturday, Aug. 13-18 at 12 p.m.
Main Library
Get some tips and pointers from Harry, Hermione, and Ron on surviving another school year before the first day of school.
Poetry Writers Group (teens and adults)
Tuesdays, August 14 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library
Gather with fellow poets to share and improve your work.
Bingo Bonanza (children)
Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m.
Dorchester Road Regional Library
Enjoy playing bingo and you may win a book or a school supply to get your school year off to a great start!
DIY Craft (teens)
Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Cooper River Memorial
Make a friendship bracelet.
DIY Craft (teens)
Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
Create a Back-To-School DIY Craft.
Wona Womalan's West African Drum and Dance Ensemble (all ages)
Thursday, August 16 at 11 a.m.
Otranto Road Regional Library
Feel the beat with an energetic performance honoring the culture, dance, drum and folkloric traditions of West Africa.
Kindergartners for a Day (teens)
Thursday, Aug. 16 from 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Dorchester Road Regional Library
Have fun playing your favorite childhood games.
Cookbook Club (adults)
Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
Bring a dish to share with the group! Each month we will have a new theme to try and cookbooks to check out. This month's theme is "Breakfast for Dinner". Call or visit the branch for more details.
Harry Potter Escape Room Lock-In (Teens)
Friday, August 17 6-8:30 pm
John's Island Regional Library
The Library will be closed for this teen lock in. Teens will try to solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Prizes will be award to the quickest team. Registration is required due to limited space. Please register at the Reference Desk or call (843) 559-1945.
Colorful Corner Bookmarks (children)
Saturday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library
School is just around the corner. Join us to make bookmarks to help you get organized this year!
Back to School Movie
Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m.
John's Island Regional Library
"Ferdinand" Rated PG; 108 minutes.
Teens Go Back to School
Tuesday, Aug. 21 - Friday, Aug. 31
West Ashley Library
Tell us the most amazing part of your summer break and receive a treat!
Back to School Carnival (children)
Thursday, Aug. 23 from 3-5 p.m.
Main Library
Celebrate the start of school with games, prizes and treats. Summer Reading participants who wear their medals receive a special prize.
Back to School Bash (teens)
Thursday, Aug. 23 3:30-5 p.m.
Join us in the Auditorium for a special Teen Café to celebrate the beginning of the school year.
Escape Room: Library Edition (all ages)
Saturdays, Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Dorchester Road Regional Library
Can you make it out of the room in 60 minutes or less?
Ice Cream Magic (children)
Saturday, August 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library
Use salt, ice and your energy to make delicious ice cream!
Teen Cafe'
Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.
Cooper River Memorial
Let's talk about your plans and goals for the new school year. Refreshments will be served.
Silent Study Room (adults and teens)
Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 3-5 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Auditorium will be open as a communal silent study room for individual work or study.
Choose Your Own Adventure (children)
Thursday, August 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Otranto Road Regional Library
Choose from a variety of challenges and activities to earn points and candy.
Teen Lounge
Thursday, Aug. 30 from 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Dorchester Road Regional Library
Come hang out with your friends, play some games, or work on some homework. Feel free to bring some snacks.
Teen Scavenger Hunt
Throughout August
James Island Library
Complete a daily book title scavenger hunt challenge to receive a prize.