HAPPY HOLIDAYS

A reminder that the library will be closed December 24-26.  Also, our bookdrops are closed, but no items are due those days. 
In case you're wondering why the bookdrops are closed, it's because staff would have to come in on holidays off to empty them. 
We will reopen Friday December 27th, 10-6.  We'll be open Saturday, the 28th 10-6. 

What would you like from your library for 2014?  What type of programs would you like?  Is there anything in particular that you'd like to see covered in this blog?  Post your comments or stop by the Reference Desk to let us know.  We really do want to hear your ideas.

We'll see you soon.  Thanks for reading.

JANUARY CALENDAR

It's hard to believe it will soon be 2014!  Please see our calendar of events and start making your plans.  We have a lot of programs planned just for you and your family.  If you have questions, please contact us at (834) 849-6161.  Happy New Year and thanks for reading!!!

 

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Today the Friends of the Library Book Sale is going on until 4:00 in the auditorium.  Come find some great bargains.  They have children's books, DVD's, books on CD, and adult books.

It's a great time to find Christmas gifts for the book lover in your life. Yesterday I bought children's books for $55.  When I got home I added up what the retail cost would have been.  It would have cost me over $300.!  Also, please join the Friends of the Library.  They do a lot to support our library system.

Visit their website for more information.

MOULTRIE NEWS

Here is the Moultrie News Article that will appear in the November 27th issue.  Thanks for reading.

Between the Stacks

by Jen McQueen

 

The Charleston Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that supports and advocates for the Charleston County Public Library system by raising money to fund more than 7,000 library programs every year, including Summer Reading. Every year, the Charleston Friends of the Library helps tens of thousands in your community, including young children who learn to value reading with help from the Summer Reading Program; teens needing a positive after-school environment; the unemployed building job skills; workers and retirees seeking tax assistance; and others – who reach across language and cultural barriers to fulfill their personal passions. (Yes, a lot more than borrowing books goes on at your library).

 

How can you help Charleston Friends of the Library to meet their goals?

 

Holiday Shopping! Please help the Friends while holiday shopping by visiting “That Holiday Book Sale” at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Library from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, December 6 and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7.

 

"Our volunteers prepare for this holiday sale throughout the year, saving books that are of gift-giving quality, many of which have a holiday theme. It has our 'best picks' of the year! Even better, prices start at just $0.50 for children's books and $1 for adult books,” says Emily Everett, Director of the Charleston Friends of the Library.

 

To volunteer at the booksale or become a regular Charleston Friends of the Library volunteer, please email info@charlestonlibraryfriends.org, visit charlestonlibraryfriends.org, or call (843) 805-6882.

 

To become a member of the Charleston Friends of the Library, visit any branch or join online at charlestonlibraryfriends.org. Membership includes admission to pre-sale events at library book sales.

 

To donate materials (books, DVDs, CDs, or electronics) please bring them to any of the sixteen branches in the Charleston County Library System (visit ccpl.org for more information). Please note that due to limited space, the Mt. Pleasant Regional Branch requests individual donations of four or fewer boxes or bags of materials. At the Mt. Pleasant Regional Branch, please bring your donations through the front door.

 

You can also help support the Friends by shopping for gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and more at shopcharlestonlibraryfriends.org.

 

And finally, if you shop on amazon.com this holiday season, please use http://smile.amazon.com, then login and select The Friends of the Charleston County Library as your registered charitable organization. The Friends will receive .5% of what you spend.

 

Thank you for supporting the Charleston Friends of the Library in 2013.

 

Library Programs

 

PLAY: Lego Club (ages 4 and older)

Saturday, November 30 from 2-3 p.m.

What can you build with Legos?

 

Family Storytime (planned for ages 2-6, but all ages welcome)

Mt. Pleasant Regional Library

Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays, December 12 and 19 at 11:30 a.m.

 

That Holiday Book Sale (for all ages)

Friday, December 6 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Prices start at just $1 during this fantastic sale on fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and more. Proceeds benefit the Charleston County Public Library.

 

Reel Club: Book/Movie Discussion Group (adults)

Wednesday, December 11 at 2 p.m.

Read the book, watch the movie with us and then participate in a lively discussion.

Book: “Emma” by Jane Austen

Movie: “Emma.” Rated PG; 121 minutes.

 

DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace (all ages)

Saturday, December 14 from 1:30-3 p.m.

As the weather grows colder, come inside and create a craft with Ms. Grace.

 

Second Saturday Writing Critique Group (ages 16 and older)

Saturday, December 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Open to all writers. For more information, call the Reference Desk at 849-6161 or email MtpReference@ccpl.org.

 

Monday Book Discussion (adults)

Monday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m.

”Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn

 

If you’d like to receive a monthly email with the Mt. Pleasant Regional Library’s program calendar, please email MtpReference@ccpl.org. For more information about the Mt. Pleasant Regional Library, visit us in person, at mtplibrary.blogspot.com, and at ccpl.org.

 

--- Jen McQueen is Children’s Services Manager at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road, (843) 849-6161. She joined the Charleston Friends of the Library in 2013.

DONATE TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!

Help the library every time you shop on Amazon, and it’s free
Ever wish your holiday dollars could go a little further? If you’re a frequent Amazon shopper, you now can do some special holiday shopping and make a donation to the Friends of the Charleston County Library.
Through the AmazonSmile web page, you get the same Amazon deals and the AmazonSmile Foundation donates .5 percent of the purchase price to your favorite charity. The Friends of the Charleston County Library is a registered charitable organization with Amazon, so it’s a great way to help the library without spending anything extra.   To take advantage of this option, you need to access Amazon through the web address – http://smile.amazon.com You’ll be prompted to login and select a charity. There are more than one million charities registered with the site. After making a selection, you’re transferred to a page with the familiar-looking Amazon layout, and your shopping experience is the same. To make sure your charity continues to receive donations, you must use the special AmazonSmile web page each time, 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.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thanksgiving has come to mean Black Friday and the beginning of the Christmas shopping madness for some people.  It's nice to take time though to spend time with family and friends and to contemplate why we celebrate Thanksgiving.

We have an opportunity at Mt. Pleasant Regional Library to show our veterans that we are thankful for their service.  We are taking donations of toiletry items, new clothing, flip flops, foot powder and nail clippers.  These will be given to homeless veterans.  Ground coffee, reading glasses (any strength) and CARTA one-day bus passes are for those visiting the VA hospital.  Please bring your donations to the reference desk any time before the end of the month.  We have done this the past few years, and the veterans are very appreciative.


Here are a couple of titles that might help us to slow down and enjoy this very special holiday:

 "The Thanksgiving Ceremony is a small gem--a book that brings to life the history, songs, and traditions, old and new, of the most widely celebrated holiday of the year. This is a buoyant book, full of hope and praise of all that makes us Americans."--Julie Nixon Eisenhower



"Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving recipes and history, from pilgrims to pumpkin pie" by Kathleen Curtin, Sandra Oliver and Plimoth Plantation


Thanks for reading and Happy Thanksgiving.




 

 
 


 

 

 

 

DECEMBER CALENDAR

It's almost December so here is our calendar so you can see what's coming up at Mt. Pleasant Library.  Save some time for some of our library events!

 

 

JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY

November 22, 1963, marks the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Probably hundreds of books have been written about the president and his life and death.  This year many new books are being released, some of them reexamining the assassination. 

Mt. Pleasant Regional Library is pleased to present a program by Susan Sloate who is a local author.  She and Kevin Finn wrote "Forward to Camelot" and have released a 50th anniversary edition of this time-travel thriller.  Join us for a discussion of the book and what Ms. Sloate found during her research in writing the novel.

 
 Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 or Wednesday, November 22 at 6:30 in the Mt. Pleasant Library auditorium.  There's sure to be some lively discussion about the assassination and conspiracy theories.  Please join us. 

Call us at 843-849-6161,visit our website, or stop by the reference desk to find out about new books about the assassination.
Thanks for reading.

LET'S LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE!

 

Want to learn a language, but lack the motivation? If that sounds like you, you’re not alone – and you’re in luck.

Say hello to Charleston County Public Library’s newest language-learning resource: Mango Premiere™.  Mango Premiere™ is the first and only language-learning program to combine education with entertainment to teach language through foreign films.

To celebrate the release of this exciting new resource, you’re invited to “Lights, Camera, Language”, a special launch event filled with movies, language learning and fun.

Tuesday, November 19

4-5

Mt. Pleasant Regional Library

1133 Mathis Ferry Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC

We’ll have refreshments, activities and you’ll get to learn how Mango Premiere™ works.  For more info, contact Susan Frohnsdorff at 843-849-6161.  Look forward to seeing you there!

WRITE, WRITE, WRITE

If you're interested in writing, see this!

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Please join us for this program Saturday, November 16 at 4.

Join us for our afterschool movie!

I WANT TO PUBLISH A NOVEL!

Some people have a gift for writing- you only have to visit a library or bookstore to see how many there are.  Are you one of those people?  Like any talent, there are many things to learn about writing and publishing, whether it's writing for children, or becoming an author of fiction or non-fiction.

Join us on Saturday, November 9th at 2 for a presentation by local author Susan Sloate.  Ms. Sloate is a wonderful inspiring speaker and will share her knowledge about editing.  This is an important step in getting your novel or book published. She will speak about how to get feedback, the importance of usage, grammar and spelling and how to know when your work is complete. 

After her presentation, the Second Saturday Writing Critique Group will meet.  If you have questions about the program or the group, please contact Jennifer McQueen. (843-849-6161)

Thanks for reading. We welcome your comments.

OCTOBER CALENDAR FOR MT. PLEASANT

October is a very busy month!  Charleston County Public Library is encouraging everyone to read Divergent by Veronica Roth.  We will be having many activities.  We hope that you will participate in some of them.

 

  All programs are free.  For more information please call (843) 849-6161, email mtpreference@ccpl.org, visit the website www.ccpl.org, or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MtPleasantRegionalLibrary.

 

Children’s Programs

Read for the Record (for ages 3-5)

Thursday, October 3 at 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate Read for the Record, and listen to Otis by Loren Long.

Do-It-Yourself Arts and Crafts (all ages)

Saturday, October 5 from 1:30-3 p.m.

Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace.

Basic Astronomy Under the Dome (for all ages)

* Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult *

Wednesday, October 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Thirty-minute sessions start at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Explore the night sky in this exciting portable indoor planetarium program. An October evening sky map is included.

Lego Club (for ages 4-11)

Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

We supply the Legos, and you create the masterpiece.

 

STAR Therapy Dogs (for all ages)

Saturday, October 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Make a furry friend, and read a book with your new pal.

 

Halloween Fun (for all ages)

Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Create a scary Halloween craft.

Storytimes

 

Fall Babygarten

(for babies and toddlers 0-18 months, with caregiver)

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & November 6

Thursdays at 10 a.m.

October 3, 10, 17, 25, 31 & November 7

Time for Twos (for 2-3 year-olds, with caregiver)

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

Preschool Storytime

(for 3-5 year-olds, with caregiver)

Mondays at 3:30 p.m. - October 7, 14, 21, & 28

Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. - October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31

Teens & Adults

Writing Critique Group (for adults & teens 16+)

Saturday, October 12 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Open to all writers. See Reference Desk for information.

Brown Bag It with Dr. Erikka (for adults)

Monday, October 21 from 12-1 p.m.

Learn about arthritis as it relates to women's health from Dr. Erikka Curia, of ChiroLife. Bring a lunch.

Books, Movies & Music

One Book Family Movie Series (for all ages)

Tuesdays at 4 p.m.

Watch a family film representative of a Divergent faction.

October 1 - ABNEGATION FACTION

National Treasure. Rated PG; 131 minutes.

October 8 - AMITY FACTION

October Sky. Rated PG; 108 minutes.

October 15 - CANDOR FACTION

RV. Rated PG; 99 minutes.

October 22 - DAUNTLESS FACTION

Soul Surfer. Rated PG; 106 minutes.

October 29 - ERUDITE FACTION

Akeelah and the Bee. Rated PG; 112 min.

Mt. Pleasant Reel Club (for adults)

Wednesday, October 2 at 2 p.m.

Read the book, come watch the movie with us, and then discuss.

Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling

Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Rated PG; 152 min.

One Book Discussion (for adults)

Monday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Monday Book Discussion (for adults)

Monday, October 14 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Defending Jacob by William Landay

Faith Lyn Performance (for teens and adults)

Friday, October 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Join Charleston native Faith Lyn for an engaging performance of original songs and compelling stories.

One Book Family Movie (for all ages)

Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m.

WALL-E. Rated G; 98 minutes. Like Divergent, Wall-E is set in a dystopian future.

One Book Discussion (for grades 6-12)

Thursday, October 24 from 4-5 p.m.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Afterschool Movie (for all ages)

Friday, October 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Super Buddies. Rated G; 130 minutes.

One Book Movie (for adults)

Saturday, October 26 at 2 p.m.

Sleeper (1973). Rated PG; 87 minutes. Like Divergent, Sleeper is set in a dystopian future.

 

Reference Services

Mt. Pleasant Regional Library | Charleston County Public Library

1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. | Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 849-6161 | www.ccpl.org

 

Monday-Thursday 10-8

Friday-Saturday 10-6

START A NEW BUSINESS

Some news reports show that our economy is beginning to improve.  Are you ready to start your own business?  This might be a good time to do that, but it's very important to be well-informed in order to become a successful business owner.
Here are some questions you might ask:

• How do I set up a business in South Carolina?
• Is there a need for my business?
• How do I file taxes as a self-employed person?
• Do I need insurance?
• How do I get financing or a small business loan?
• How do I find customers?
• How do I set up a business website?
• How do I advertise?

The Charleston County Public Library system has resources to help you learn how to start a business.  We have many, many books on starting a business. Let's start with three books that will help you.

Legal Guide for starting & running a Small Business by Fred Steingold 
This book is an invaluable guide covering everything from raising money to obtaining licenses and permits.
 Steingold has also written Legal Forms for starting & running a Small Business.  This book is available in the Reference section at Mt. Pleasant Library.

 

 

 





 

The one-hour business plan:the simple and practical way to start anything new by John McAdam 

As of this date the title is on order but should be available soon.  You will find the following information:

Introduction -- Module 1: create a value proposition that makes a stronger business model -- Module 2: who are you offering to? -- Module 3: viewing your offering through your customers' eyes -- Module 4: what milestones & actions plans do for your business.



 

 

Another resource is the Small Business Administration .  There are tutorials and links to important information on starting a business.  The website is www.sba.gov.



The Main Library at 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, has a business librarian, Amanda Holling, who has special training in helping patrons locate what they need for starting a business. 

Another resource is SCORE which offers free counseling for prospective entrepreneurs. Their mentors offer counseling at their Mt. Pleasant office the 1st and 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am-2:00pm.  The telephone number is 843-343-9276.  The address is 100 Ann Edwards Lane.  Visit their website at www.score285.org They are also at the Main Library the2nd and 4th Wednesday. 

Stop by the Mt. Pleasant Library reference desk and we'll be happy to help you find the information you need to start your own business.

Thanks for reading.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATIONS

FOL accepts donations of gently used materials at all CCPL locations
The Charleston Friends of the Library relies on the community to donate gently used books, CDs, DVDs and video games that can be sold to raise money for the Library.
				Donations can be dropped off at any branch library. If customers have more than 100 books or six boxes, they should deliver their donations to the Friends’ sorting room at the Main Library between 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Customers should go to the loading dock at the rear of the building, and ring the doorbell. If no one answers, the items can be placed in the large drop box outside the back door.
If customers ask about donating items, here are some helpful guidelines to share:
Accepted: ·  Gently used books and textbooks; ·  CDs, DVDs, LPs, books on CD and video games; ·  Tablets, eReaders, cell phones and navigation systems; and ·  Complete encyclopedia sets published after 2009.					Not Accepted: ·  Moldy, wet, torn or damaged books; ·  Out-of-date encyclopedias, textbooks or    computer books published before 2009; and ·  VHS tapes.
Customers also can make cash donations to help offset the staff costs and the expenses associated with evaluating, processing and storing the donated materials. Patrons can go online to support the Friends by becoming a member or making a tax-deductible gift.   For more information, call Emily Everett at 805-6882 or email director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org.

GOT BOOKS?

 Is it possible to have too many books?  Sometimes your bookshelves may be overflowing and you just simply need room.  Also, you may be finished with books that you know you'll never read again.  Children grow and they outgrow their books.
    
We have the perfect place to bring your books!  We accept donations for the Friends of the Library.  Mt. Pleasant Regional Library uses paperbacks for our little red cart, and The Friends use the hardbacks for book sales to raise money for the library.
   
 If you have several boxes to donate, it's better to take them to the Main Library.  For smaller amounts, you may bring them to the front desk and receive a receipt for your taxes.

Books that are on the school reading lists are kept at the Reference Desk for students to borrow if all copies are checked out. If you are finished with books from the reading lists, we'd appreciate your donations.

We accept books in good condition.  We do not accept magazines or encyclopedias.

Also, if you're looking for a volunteer position, The Friends of the Library need you! There is a need at Mt. Pleasant Regional Library to sort and pack donations.  For other volunteer positions and information, please contact The Friends of the Library at 843-805-6882.

Please contact us at 843-849-6161 for information about donations. We appreciate your donations.

 

Thanks for reading!

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

What's happening next month at Mt. Pleasant Regional Library?  Here is our September calendar.  If you would like to have this calendar delivered to your email, please stop by and complete a form.

We hope to see you at our programs and activities next month.

All programs are free.  For more information please call (843) 849-6161, email mtpreference@ccpl.org, visit the website www.ccpl.org, or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MtPleasantRegionalLibrary.

 

Children’s Programs

 

Do-It-Yourself Arts and Crafts (for all ages)

Saturday, September 7 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace.

 

STAR Therapy Dogs (for all ages)

Saturday, September 21 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Read to a certified therapy dog—the best listeners in the world!

 

Welcome Autumn with Art (for all ages)

Saturday, September 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Paint your own autumn tree.

Storytimes

 

Talk Like a Pirate Storytime (ages 3-5)

Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day with pirate songs, stories and crafts.

Wee Reads

(0-24 months, with an adult)

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., September 19 and 26

 

Time for Twos

(ages 24 –36 months, with an adult)

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. September 17 and 24

 

Preschool Storytimes

(ages 3—6 years)

Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Sept 16, 23 and 30

Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Sept 19 and 26

 

 

Congratulations Grand Prize Winners!

Summer Reading Winner:  Braden, age 6

Summer Reading Baby Winner:  Juna (4 months) with Mom Renee

 

Adult Programs

 

Savvy Social Security Seminar (for adults)

Saturday, September 7 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Learn about strategies to maximize your Social Security benefits from financial advisor John Williams.

 

Writing Critique Group (for ages 16+)

Saturday, September 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Open to all writers. See Reference Desk for information.

 

Growing Citrus in Containers (for adults)

Tuesday, September 17 from 2 –3 p.m.

Join Darren Sheriff, certified professional nurse-ryman, to learn how to grown your own fruit.

 

Brown Bag it With Dr. Erikka for Women’s Health (for adults)

Monday, September 23 from 12 –1 p.m.

Hear how headaches affect women’s health, from Dr. Erikka Curia of ChiroLife. Bring your lunch.

 

Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Lowcountry Rice (for adults)

Saturday, September 28 from 1-2 p.m.

Join Dr. Nic Butler, public historian and manager of CCPL’s Archives, for an illustrated review of Lowcountry rice history.

 

Books, Movies & Television

 

Mt. Pleasant Reel Club (for adults)

Wednesday, September 4 at 2 p.m.

Read the book, come watch the movie with us, and then participate in a lively discussion.

Book: Push by Sapphire

Movie: Precious - Rated R, 109 minutes

 

Monday Book Discussion (for adults)

Monday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway (optional)

 

Afterschool Movie (for kids of all ages)

Friday, September 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Oz: The Great and Powerful

Rated PG, 130 minutes

 

If you no longer wish to receive the monthly schedule of programs by e-mail, please send a brief message indicating this to mtpreference@ccpl.org. 

 

Reference Services

Mt. Pleasant Regional Library | Charleston County Public Library

1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. | Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 849-6161 | www.ccpl.org

 

Monday-Thursday 10-8

Friday-Saturday 10-6