Celebrate Black History Month with Mt. Pleasant Regional Library

The Mt. Pleasant Regional Library will have multiple programs throughout February to celebrate Black History Month. If there is an asterisk (*) beside the program it means the program will be available at other branches of CCPL as well. For a full list of programs throughout CCPL, click here. 

Abraham the Unstoppable: Black Hero of Colonial South Carolina (adults)*
Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
During the Anglo-Cherokee War of 1759-1761, an enslaved man named Abraham won his freedom from the government of South Carolina by performing a series of deeds that not only displayed remarkable physical endurance and bravery, but also saved many lives. Join CCPL's historian, Dr. Nic Butler, for an introduction to the dramatic, real-life story of Abraham, one of the many forgotten black heroes of early South Carolina.

Tracing Your Gullah Geechee Roots (adults)
Saturday, Feb. 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Toni Carrier, director of the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum, will give an informative talk on genealogy resources for African American families in the Lowcountry. After the presentation, National Park Service Chief of Interpretation Paula Ogden-Muse will discuss resources available at Fort Sumter National Monument and the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. Marianne Cawley, manager of the South Carolina Room at the Charleston County Library, will discuss resources available for African American genealogy research in the library.

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt (all ages)
Throughout February
Learn about famous African Americans as you complete a scavenger hunt in the library.

African American Read-In Storytime (ages 3-5 years with adult)
Thursday, Feb. 21 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a special storytime featuring books by African American authors.

Gardening Help at the Library

Tracing Your Gullah Geechee Roots

Dinovember

Word and Excel Classes at Mt. Pleasant Regional Library

Growing Citrus in South Carolina

Gerrymandering Presentation by League of Women Voters

To find out more about The League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area visit, http://lwvcharleston.org/.

Lit After Dark: The Health and Medical Series

Lit After Dark: The Health and Medical Series

April 25 from 7 - 8 p.m.
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

May 23 from 6 - 7 p.m.
"Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital" by David Oshinsky

June 27 from 5 - 6 p.m.
"Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital" by Sheri Fink

Smart Business Planning Workshop

Turning a New Leaf: From Prison to Progress - Stories of Success

Thursday, April 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a special opportunity to take a glimpse inside the world of the Turning Leaf Project. Meet Executive Director Amy Barch along with a few of her participants. Hear about what got them into prison, and what it's  taken for them to stay out. You'll learn why so many people spend their lives cycling in and out of prison, and what we as informed community members can do about it. You are also welcome to bring donations for Turning Leaf's program participants (needed items at end of post).

About the Turning Leaf Project

Did you know that incarcerating a person costs South Carolina taxpayers $20,000 a year in a state prison, and $30,000 a year in a federal prison?

Nation statistics report that 67% of released prisoners will be re-arrested within three years. Turning those rates around has proven an elusive goal for generations.

But those seemingly intractable statistics inspired Amy Barch and others to launch the Turning Leaf Project ("Turning Leaf"), a Charleston-based reentry and rehabilitation nonprofit organization. They use intense cognitive behavioral programming combined with case management, in-house employment and job placement to help men returning to our community that are at the greatest risk of being re-incarcerated. To date, Turning Leaf has helped to prevent dozens of men from returning to prison and instead working productively within their communities.


Turning Leaf's Donation Wish List

Office printer paper Dry erase markers Pocket folders Pens Mechanical pencils Notebooks Sticky notes Tape refill

Manila file folders Kleenex Paper towels Toilet paper Hand soap Clorox cleaning wipes $5 gift cards for Walmart, the Dollar Store, or McDonald’s

Visit https://www.turningleafproject.com/ to learn more.

Muslims in America Lecture

CCPL offers eclipse programs and glasses

At Mt. Pleasant we are very excited about the total eclipse of the sun that will be visible on August 21 in the Continental United States for the first time in almost 40 years.  We are offering four fantastic programs for children, young adults, and adults to join in on the fun.

*Safety glasses will be distributed during eclipse-related programs.*

Eclipse Science Ambassador Program (ages 6-11)
Friday, August 4 at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Learn about eclipse science, build a safe solar viewer, and earn an Eclipse Science Ambassador badge. Limited space. Please call 843-849-6161 to register. *glasses provided to participants

Solar Eclipse Party
Tuesday, August 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses, learn eye safety tips, and enjoy snacks, crafts and games.

Eclipse Science Ambassador Program (ages 6-11)
Tuesday, August 15 at 11:30 a.m. 
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Learn about eclipse science, build a safe solar viewer, and earn an Eclipse Science Ambassador badge. Limited space. Please call 843-849-6161 to register. *glasses provided to participants


Eclipse Livestream Party
Monday, August 21 from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
Join a simulcast viewing of the NASA Eclipse Megacast. Snacks will be provided.

Safety glasses will be available for pick up at Mt. Pleasant through these programs, excluding the Livestream Party.  Starting August 15, after the eclipse programs, safety glasses will be available for pickup while supplies last.  One pair of glasses per household member.

A list of other eclipse themed programs being offered by CCPL libraries can be found here.

Some other great resources are:
National Eclipse
This is a listing of events going on throughout the whole state of South Carolina (as well as a handful of other states).


Charleston Visitor Bureau-Eclipse Events
This is a listing of events going on throughout Charleston, SC.


SCETV 
Information about the eclipse and events going on throughout the state of South Carolina.

StarNet
A production of the Space Science Institute's National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) and in collaboration with the American Library Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and the Afterschool Alliance.  This website has information about events going on nationally at over 4800 libraries as well as an app that will help track the eclipse across the continental United States.

Invasion 1706: South Carolina vs. France and Spain Presentation

Come join us for a informative presentation given by CCPL's historian, Dr. Nic Butler.

For more information about this program please post a comment below, email MtpReference@ccpl.org, call (843)849-6161 press 2 for Reference, or come by the library at 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. in Mount Pleasant.

MARCH CALENDAR

Here is the calendar so you may start planning for March!  We've planned a lot of interesting programs for the whole family.

New this year is Fantastic Reads- a book discussion led by Mike Nelson.  The selected books are Sci- Fi/Fantasy.  Join the group on Monday, March 17th, 10:30-11-30 for a discussion of "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Bookstore" by Robin Sloan.  Pick up a bookmark at the Reference Desk to find out the selections for the remainder of the year.

 

 

 

 

Visit our website for more information or call us, (843)849-6161.  Thanks for reading.

FEBRUARY CALENDAR

It's not too early to start planning for next month's library programs.  Look over our calendar and make your plans.  We have a lot of great programs for children and adults!  Thanks for reading.

Busy, Busy, Busy!

December is probably the busiest month of the year for many people.  There are school activities, parties, cards to address, travel plans to make, out of town guests, extra cooking and cleaning, and shopping.  It sometimes can be overwhelming.  Here are a couple of books that help you relieve some of the stress that comes with the month of December.

Manage Your Stress: Overcoming Stress in the Modern World

by Joseph A. Shrand

Learn how to recognize and manage your stress.                                       

Fried: Why You Burn Out and How to Survive

by Joan Borysenko

Read personal accounts of burnout and recovery.

Don't forget to try to make some time for yourself and have some fun.  Read a funny book, work a jigsaw puzzle with your family, watch a good movie, or go for a hike in the woods or on a walk on the beach.  Remember the holidays are supposed to be fun!

Have you dreamed of publishing your own book someday?  Come to our workshop for writers next month to learn the secrets of self-publishing.  The program will be presented by Susan Sloate, a local author. She will be presenting her program twice:  Saturday, January 12 from 1-2 p.m. and Wednesday, January 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Following her program on Saturday there will be an informational session for our Library Critique Group at 2:30 to discuss group structure, expectations, and scheduling.  For additional information, please contact us at 843-849-6161.

To place holds on items, please visit our website, call 843-849-6161, or stop by the Reference Desk where we're always glad to help you find what you need.

Enjoy your Holidays, and thanks for reading.