TIME FOR SUMMER READING

It's time for those lazy Southern summer days spent on the front porch with a glass of iced tea and a good book. Or do you you enjoy stretching out on a beach blanket with a good mystery?  That sounds nice, doesn't it?  But maybe it's not realistic for your family.  For a lot of us summer is a busy time with regular jobs, sports activities, summer camps, working in the yard, and vacations. It is a great opportunity, though, to try to make time to read some new books.

The Charleston County Public Library has summer reading programs for all ages- children, young adults (grades 6-12), and adults.  These programs for young readers are a great way to encourage an enthusiastic love of reading for our children.   Weekly prize drawings are held at each branch. Submit your entries beginning June 1.

For full details, visit the Mt. Pleasant Regional Branch or visit our website.  Teens and adults will be able to submit their entries at the branch or online.

Have you looked at our paperback exchange cart? These books don't have to be checked out, so there's no worry about overdue fines. They're perfect for tucking into a beach bag or suitcase

Check out some of our new Fiction titles.  Call or visit the library website to place a hold on these titles. 

THE AFFAIR
by Lee Child

This is the 16th Jack Reacher thriller by best-selling author Lee Child.  Flash back to when Jack Reacher was a military cop.  He is ordered undercover to solve a mystery, however plenty of obstacles are put in his way to deter him.  You may not be able to put this book down once you start it.

THE EXPATS
by Chris Pavone

A seemingly innocent housewife and her financial security expert husband pack up their belongings and move to Luxembourg with their two young children. Kate has lived a secret life as a CIA operative and leaves her job when they move, planning to become a devoted housewife and mother.  Dexter has his own secrets, and Kate discovers that he may be a thief being investigated by the FBI and Interpol.  Pavone's debut novel is a fast-paced thriller with a surprise ending.

THE 11TH HOUR (WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB)
by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Lindsay Boxer returns to investigate four grisly murders.  James Patterson won't let his fans down in this latest novel of the Women's Murder Club Series.

BEYOND MOLASSES CREEK
By Nicole Seitz

For something uplifting, try this novel by local author Nicole Seitz. Flight attendant Ally Green has returned to the Lowcountry after the death of her father. Her one time best friend Vesey Washington still lives across the creek, and Ally wants to flee again.  She becomes involved with a young woman from Nepal who is trying to escape. This is a novel of love, hope and loss.




Here are some other new fiction titles you might enjoy:

ROBERT B. PARKER'S LULLABY                                     
by Ace Atkins                                                                        

THE SHOEMAKER'S WIFE                                             
by Adrianna Trigiani                                                                

THE WITNESS                                                                    
by Nora Roberts                                                                     

BURIED IN BUTTERCREAM
by G. A. McKevitt

                                                                                                         

eBOOKS

eBooks have arrived at the Charleston County Public Library!! Wondering what to do with that Nook, Kindle or iPad that you received as a gift?  Or perhaps you're hoping that someone will give you a reading device.  Whatever your situation and whatever your device, it's time to learn how to download ebooks. 

We have a brochure with step-by-step instructions to help you get started.  There is also a guide on our website.  Click on Downloadable Media, then click on Click here, read getting started.

You will need a computer with Internet access, an email address and an eReader. The library's Internet connection is disabled for downloading ebooks, so library patrons are not able to download inside the library.

Patrons may check out two items at once and be added to the queue for an unavailable eBook.  Items will automatically be returned when the two week lending period expires, or an item may be returned early.

eBooks are listed in the CCPL catalog, but may not be placed on hold or downloaded from the catalog. You may, however, click on the little chain for a link to the Overdrive page.

For additional assistance, please call the Main Library Reference Department (843) 805-6930. 

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!

Have you noticed that the music CD collection is not as large as it used to be?  We no longer order music CD's, but we do have another option for our library patrons.

We now have "Freegal" (rhymes with  legal).  You may download up to three songs per week from the Sony music catalog, and they are yours to keep.

The music includes selections from pop, country, rock, hip hop, classical, reggae, jazz, blues, Latin and more. 

Visit this link freegal music and log in with your library card number. Listen to samples before you download. Search by song, artist, composer, or just browse.  Whether you're searching for songs by the Rolling Stones or J. S. Bach, this is an exciting addition to the services of the Charleston County Public Library. Remember, the limit is three songs per week- but they are yours to keep. 


UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. for a free legal class with Even Guthrie.  Learn the basics of wills, trusts, estate planning, taxes and probate. 

Our Reel Club will be viewing the film, Bridget Jones's Diary, June 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.  We'll discuss the book by Helen Fielding after the movie.  We think you'll enjoy this hilarious book and movie.  Even if you haven't read the book, please feel free to attend.

NEW DVD RELEASES

We are often asked if it's possible to look up a DVD in our library catalog.  You may look up a DVD by title, just as you would a book.  If you can't remember the title, you can put an actor in the author field.  At the Mt. Pleasant Library DVD's are shelved in three catagories- feature films, television series and non-fiction.  Non-fiction DVD's have the same call numbers as books. Blu-rays are shelved separately.
To place a hold on a DVD log in to our library website or call the Reference Desk at (843) 849-6161

Here are some of our newest DVD's:

50/50
Rated R
starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen

Twenty-seven year old Adam (Gordon-Levitt) is diagnosed with cancer and given a 50/50 chance of survival.  His girlfriend, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, swears she'll stand by him, but can't deal with being a caregiver.  His doctor suggests counseling to deal with his emotional problems.  The counselor is compassionate, but inexperienced.  There are some comical moments and emotional scenes in this film.  It is based on the experiences Will Reiser who wrote the script.

  THE DESCENDANTS
  RATED R
  starring George Clooney

Set in beautiful Hawaii this movie is based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings.  George Clooney plays Matt, a real-estate attorney whose wife is in a coma from a boat accident. Matt is trying to deal with his two moody, dysfunctional daughters and a land deal with his cousins.  In the middle of all of the chaos, he discovers that his wife has been having an affair.  This bittersweet drama received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.

WAR HORSE

RATED PG-13

directed by Steven Spielberg

This is the story of a devoted friendship between a young man named Albert and his horse Joey.  Forced by his father to sell Joey to an army officer, Albert never stops longing for his horse.  Joey is sent to war on the battlefields of World War I and suffers horrific injuries, as does Albert. 

DOWNTON ABBEY
Seasons 1 and 2

The incredibly popular PBS series has arrived at the Charleston County Public Library.  Be warned, there are a lot of patrons waiting to see this.  This lavish historical drama set in a beautiful house during World War I has viewers intrigued with the upstairs and downstairs characters.  Put your copy on hold, and maybe the wait won't be terribly long.

New Blog Name

 

You may have noticed that we have changed the name of this blog to MTP Library Matters. Our column in the "Moultrie News" is named "Between the Stacks", so we thought we'd give our blog a different name. We hope you enjoy it.  Please visit our library website to reserve items. 

National Barbecue Month

It already feels like summer in Mt. Pleasant. Did you know that May is National Barbecue Month? Come to the Mt. Pleasant Regional Library to check out some of our books on grilling and barbecuing. Find some great recipes for the grilling season.
Here are some titles to help you get started:

Big Book of BBQ: Recipes and Revelations from the Barbecue Belt
by the editors of Southern Living Magazine

This book focuses on smoky Southern recipes to prepare for your friends and family.  There's also a list of weekend festivals and cook-offs.







Barbecue Nation: 350 hot-off-the-grill,  tried-and-true recipes from America's

backyard

by Fred Thompson

These recipes are not from fancy chefs, but from backyard cooks.  Celebrate America's rich cultural and culinary diversity by sampling chicken, seafood, pork and beef dishes with the side-dishes to go with them.

BBQ 25: the World's Most Flavorful Recipes now made Foolproof

by Adam Perry Lang

This easy to follow cookbook will guide the cook from the grocery store to the serving plate.  Ingredients are reasonably priced and easy to find.

Roadfood: the Coast-to Coast Guide to 800 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and much much more

by Jane and Michael Stern

Don't feel like standing over a hot grill?  Check out this book by husband and wife team Jane and Michael Stern, who visit and critique restaurants around the country.