KWANZAA CELEBRATION... A SUCCESS.

Yesterday, we had an exciting time at the Kwanzaa program held at the library.

We had 24 people attend the program. Ms. Thelma Williams served at the host of the program. Mr. Aleck Williams was the library liaison for the event.
The event covered the "Ngozo Saba" or the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.

DECEMBER EVENTS- MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOLIDAY BREAK WITH GOOD BOOKS!

DON'T FORGET

SAT PREP WORKSHOP DECEMBER 5TH 4-5 PM


YOUNG ADULT GAMING ON DECEMBER 13TH 4-5:30 PM

SPRING 2012 YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

2012 UPCOMING Events
Colleton County Memorial Library – Young Adults Department
(843) 549-5621, ext 3: www.colletonlibrary.org

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: Healthy YOU Tips
These TAB meetings will focus on ways to improve your life. Refreshments served.
Dates: January 23rd, February 13th, March 12th April 16th
4:00-5:00PM

Teen Career Night
Students will learn about college, military and other career options.
Pre-registration is required. Date: January 10th 2012 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
ANIME CLUB
Join other teens for gaming, booktalks, and other activities.
Dates: January 5th, February 9th, March 15th April 5th
4:00-5:00 PM
YA GAMING CLUB
Play your favorite games on the Wii, Playstation 2 and Xbox 360. Refreshments served.
Dates: January 17th, February, 21st, March 6th, April 10th 4:00-5:30 PM

Chocolate Festival
Join us as we explore the many textures of chocolate just in time for Valentine’s Day. Satisfy your sweet tooth! Date: February 14th 4:00-5:00 PM

Youth Oratory Contest and Fashion Show Celebrating African-American Style:
Teens will compete in an oratory contest. Teens will model clothing both from Harlem Renaissance to Afro-centric clothing. A timeline of Black American Music will be presented.
Date: February 23rd , 2012 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

March 10-14 Teen Tech Week
Date: March 12th 4:00-5:00 PM
Celebrate with Ereader Demos, Free Downloadables (Books, Music) and Laptops, Play Online Games.

Poetry Slam: National Poetry Month
Sign up to participate in this engaging event and showcase your original poetry to other young adults and the community. See Mr. Aleck for details. Participants win prizes!
Date: April 19th, 2012 6 PM

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK April 8-14th
Win Prizes and Books, and other giveaways! Join other young adults in showcasing new YA books. I love MY LIBRARY WEEK! Refreshments served.
Date: April 2-7th 3:00 5:00 PM

GirlTalk Bookclub
Join us and make new friends. This club is a safe space for teens to discuss issues among peers. Refreshments served.
Dates: March 22nd, April 26th, May 31sth 4:00-5:00PM

YA BookClub 2 Movie Wednesday 4:00-6:00 PM
Take a study break and watch movies with us. Free popcorn is provided.
April 4th Captain America
May 2nd Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
June 21st Battle: Los Angeles

Summer Reading Program
• Starts in June and July 2012 after the school year ends
• Read new books, participate in exciting activities, win prizes!

TEENS..... WE NEED YOU TO BE IN THE VETERAN'S DAY PARADE WITH US. CALLING ALL TAB MEMBERS

We are supporting our Veterans at the Veteran's Day Parade!
Help us promote the library.

We need teens and TAB members to walk behind the bookmobile during the Veteran's Day Parade.

Date: Saturday, November 12th 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Meet @ Live Oak Cemetery on Jeffries Blvd.
Wear Red, White or Blue

Call me @ the library or come by my office to sign up.

In this case, no permission slip is needed. Please get permission from parents and inform your parents.

October Young Adults Library Events

The month of October will be very busy at the library.
I know you will be entering the middle of the semester for you high school folks.
Don't forget about the activities we have planned for you.

October 6th - Anime Club -4-5:30 PM

October 11th YA Gaming Club 4-5:30 PM

October 17th Teen Read Week Party/TAB Meeting: Topic Drug and Alcohol Abuse
3-5:00 PM ***There is no school on this Monday so come out.****

October 27th GirlTalk BookClub: Discussion of themes from The Bluford High Series


Don't forget that I am available for HW help using SC Discus from 4-5PM everyday after school when I am not doing one of the progams listed above. This is if you need information to write a story, report, essay. SC Discus can help you find facts about a country. You can find a current event article.
You can also visit the website http://www.scdiscus.org

YA GAMING CLUB - A SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!

Last week, we had a great turn out with 16 attending. Everyone played either the Wii, PlayStation 2 and the XBOX360.

Kudos to the crew in the pic above for helping me put up games and consoles and arranging the room. They also found time to pose.

Next YA Gaming Club will be October 11th.

Our goal is to have the Play Station 3 for this club meeting.

The following young adults attended.

Cameron D.
Justin S.
Joshua S.
Emily G.
Henry G.
Jacob
Hunter
Tyler W.
Nicholas
Emmanuel
Shane G.
Paul M.
Athena K.
Alexis W.
Trent S.
Jesse L.

September Library Events for Young Adults

September Library Events for Young Adults

Mark your Calendars

September 8th ANIME CLUB THURSDAY 4-5:30PM


September 12 TAB MEETING MONDAY 4-5PM


September 28th Etiquette for Success