SEPTEMBER TOP TEN BOOKS

 

 

 

Check our catalog for the availability of these new books.  Thanks for reading. 

 

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

Saul Alexander Gallery call for submissions The Saul Alexander Foundation Gallery at CCPL’s Main Library provides space for juried art exhibitions from individuals or groups. Preference is given to works reflecting experiences and viewpoints of South Carolina residents. Artists interesting in displaying their work during 2015 should complete and submit an application by September 30. A Gallery Committee composed of local art professionals select artists and craftsman for one-month exhibition periods. Decisions are based solely on the quality of the work submitted. Submission guidelines: In addition to the application, artists must submit a current resume plus photographs or digital examples of eight-12 pieces of their work. The examples must represent the style and type of work intended for display. Each example should be labeled with the artist’s name, the title of the artwork, the medium used and the size. The work should not have been previously exhibited at the library. Preference is given to newly created works. Artists must be at least 18 years old. Once the Gallery Committee makes its selections, the chosen artists will be contacted and notified of when their items will be displayed. The library’s executive director has final approval for all exhibits. How to apply: Submissions to exhibit will be accepted through September 30, 2014. The works of each selected artist or group will be exhibited for one month beginning in February of 2015. Applications, which must be included with an artist's submission, can be downloaded online, picked up at the Main Library's Reference Department or received by calling 843-805-6949. For more information, please email manningm@ccpl.org. Gallery Exhibit Standards: Works on paper and photographs should be protected with glass or acrylic glazing. Acetate or shrink-wrapped works are not acceptable. Alternative framing (with artwork sandwiched between glazing and backing) held together by plastic or metal brackets is acceptable if a secure hanger is provided. For mediums not requiring glazing, such as paintings on canvas or fiber art, a sturdy framework with hanging wire is required. Lattice strip framing is acceptable for paintings on canvas. The gallery utilizes a cable suspension system. A secure hanging wire attached to the picture is required. Artists will be required to hang their own works. Special hanging arrangements will be made for library sponsored exhibitions. All hangings are subject to the approval of the gallery committee. Case displays will be subject to the approval of the gallery committee. Dimensions of the Saul Alexander Gallery are as follows: When entering the gallery, the left wall is 17'8", the rear wall is 14'6" and the right wall is 19'2". The room height is slightly more than 8'. Installation Standards: A committee member will approve the installation of exhibits in advance and after completion. Artwork, labels or business cards must be on heavy stock and must not be glued or nailed to the wall. Double-sided tape or pushpins are permitted. If the artwork is for sale, the artist must submit a list containing titles and descriptions as well as prices. The list will be available to the public at the information desk. The artist may have business cards at the exhibit. Works that are sold must remain in the gallery until the end of the exhibition, except under special circumstances. The library will not be responsible for artwork not picked up at the agreed upon time. The library will generate press releases for the opening of an exhibition and an announcement of the exhibition will be included in the library's monthly calendar. The artist may send out their own publicity at their own expense. Agreement: It is agreed that the Charleston County Public Library will not be responsible in any manner to the exhibitor or the owner for the items or fixture pertaining thereto, in the exhibition in case of theft, destruction or injury thereto from any cause. It is agreed also that the exhibitor or owner or both named hereto, are responsible for timely delivery, hanging and pickup of their work. It is agreed that the number of items, including frames and mountings, which may be exhibited in a given space and the arrangements thereof, will conform to all requirements as may be prescribed by the gallery committee. It is agreed that the exhibitor is responsible for transporting the art works to the library, for planning the display, arrangement or hanging of the exhibit, and for providing necessary materials and tools.

FREE LIBRARY CARDS!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

The most important back-to-school supply for students is free
Charleston County Public Library is encouraging county residents to sign up for a free card - adding it to every child's school supply list and to every adult's wallet or key ring. Also during the month, current cardholders who have lost their card can get a free replacement, a service that normally costs $2.
This nationwide campaign is held each September to promote signing up in conjunction with the start of school. Studies have shown that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to use the library as a source of lifelong learning.
In an effort to reach students as they transition from one school or grade to another, Library staff visit schools with a special focus on students in kindergarten and sixth grade. In 2013, there were 260,139 library cardholders, library staff registered 1,068 students and 984 of those used their cards during the year.
In Charleston County, students can get help through the Library's Ask-A-Question reference service where they can get help from a Reference Librarian by visiting a branch, calling 805-6930, e-mailing askaquestion@ccpl.org or text 66756 and begin your question with askccpl.
The Library's Web site - www.ccpl.org - also offers Homework Help under Services for Children and provides free access to dozens of reliable reference databases in its Resources section, many of them available remotely simply by logging in with a Library card number. Additionally, users have access to free downloadable eBooks, audio books, music and digital magazines. Don't wait, apply online for a library card today.

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

HELP THE FRIENDS WHEN YOU SHOP

Help the Friends of the Library every time you shop on Amazon, and it’s free
				The Friends of the Charleston County Library received $141.50 from the AmazonSmile Foundation, all based on purchases made on Amazon between April 1 and June 30.
The site looks and has the same offers as Amazon, but the AmazonSmile webpage allows shoppers to designate a charity to receive a donation of one-half percent of the amount spent. The Friends of the Charleston County Library is a registered charitable organization with Amazon, and users can select the Friends to receive a donation anytime they purchase something from the site.   To take advantage of this option, shoppers must access Amazon through the Foundation-related web address – http://smile.amazon.com. Using your normal Amazon login, you’ll be prompted to select a charity the first time you sign in. There are more than one million charities registered with the site. After making a selection, users automatically are sent to a page with the familiar-looking Amazon layout and can start shopping. To make sure your charity continues to receive donations, you must use the specialAmazonSmile web page every time you shop on the site, so don’t forget to bookmark the page.   It’s a great way to make your money go further and to make a difference in your community. For more information, check out these details about AmazonSmile.

LIBRARY READS TOP TEN BOOKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check our catalog or call 843-849-6161 for availability of these titles.
Thanks for reading.

INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES

Do you enjoy foreign films?  Some people don't like subtitles, but if you try a movie with subtitles, after awhile you probably won't even think about them.
The Main library will be showing independent films starting on the third Thursday in August.  Many of the films are foreign.

Why watch a foreign film?  These films provide an opportunity to see how other cultures live, work, eat, laugh, and deal with problems, etc. If you're trying to learn a new language, it's a chance to practice listening and comprehending a language.  The stories are usually quite interesting.

Film Movement Series

Thursday, August 21, 6:00 PM

Main Library

The Iran Job. Not rated; 95 minutes.

At the height of international tension between America and Iran, Kevin Sheppard, a charismatic African-American basketball player accepts an offer to play professional basketball in Iran. What begins as a desire to "explore the unknown" ends in an emotional roller-coaster as he forms an unlikely alliance with three young Iranian women against the backdrop of revolutionary social upheaval in Iran.

If you can't make it to the Main Library, check our catalog for independent films that are available for check out, or contact the reference desk at Mt. PleasantLibrary  (843-849-6161) for more information. Many of them are produced by Film Movement production company and can be found by typing "Film Movement" in the search box.

We have a large collection of foreign films. I watched one with my 11 year-old grandson recently and he enjoyed it.  It's a Czech film called "Kolya" and is the story of a 5 year-old Russian boy who is left with a Czech musician who knows nothing about children, and speaks no Russian.  It's a very moving story.
Another great foreign film that won an Oscar is "Departures," about a young Japanese musician who loses his job, and to his embarrassment, has to work as an undertaker.

Thanks for reading.