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Weekend Round-Up: March 6-8

by Nicole Teed

March 05, 2009

The weekend forecast looks JUST GORGEOUS, so my first suggestion is that you head outside and enjoy the warmth and sunshine!

What? You want more than a comment on the weather? Ok, then. Here are some happenings around town over the next few days!

The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is holding a very special storytime with local children's authoe, Jonathan Miller.  Mr. Miller will read his book, The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dauschund, and then join kids in the art room to make paper collages.  Saturday, 11:30 am, free with admission.

The Charleston County Public Libraries have a line-up of free events for Saturday:

• Do It Yourself Arts and Crafts with Grace Dunbar, 10:30 am, Poe-Sullivan's Island branch
• Family Storytime, 11:00 am, John's Island Regional branch
• Saturday Movie: Open Season 2, 3:00 pm, Dorchester Road Regional branch

The South Carolina Stingrays take on Trenton Devils, Friday, March 6 at 7:05 pm and the Charlotte Checkers, Saturday, March 7 at 5 pm. Tickets range from $14-$19.

The Gullah Heritage Program continues at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Saturday, March 6 at 2 pm.  FREE.

Here Be Books in Summerville hosts a Game Night at 6 pm on Saturday.

Weekend round-up: January 16-18, 2009

by Nicole

January 16, 2009

Jazz hands! Tonight, Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra take the stage at 7:30 pm at the Charleston Music Hall (37 John Street). This man and his music are living legends, and this is a rare opportunity to see them live in town. If you have a budding jazz musician whose bedtime isn't too early, this show is worth the high ticket price. If a tale of "some pig" is more your  Read more...

Do's and don'ts of borrowing library books

by Nicole

November 24, 2008

Great books are meant to be shared, and there's no better place to find books to borrow than the public library! However, it is important to treat the library and the books that we borrow with respect. Guest author Jana Jones is children's librarian at the Johns Island Regional Library, and she's here to share wise words about library etiquette! Do... Get a library card as soon as you are born  Read more...

Best bedtime stories

by Nicole

November 17, 2008

This month the national Savvy Source theme is exploring books , and all the ways in which they enrich our lives and those of our children! I'm thrilled to get some help and expertise on the topic of best bedtime stories from Susan Norman, a children's librarian at the main library in downtown Charleston. Miss Susan has been with the library for over 14 years and is the go-to person for all  Read more...

Read to me! storytimes in Charleston

by Nicole

November 11, 2008

Everyone loves a good story time. You sit on the floor, learn to keep your hands to yourself, hear some stories and sing some songs, maybe even do the Hokey Pokey. What's not to like? Here is as-near-complete-a-listing I can offer for Charleston area storytimes. I hope you find one near you! Charleston County Public Library Storytimes Wee Reads (children 24 months old and younger) Mondays @  Read more...

New at the library: tumblebooks electronic books for kids

by Nicole

August 14, 2008

If your child is working towards reading, exposure to books and words and the idea that those letters actually stand for something (magic!) is the best way of accelerating their learning. And while reading together is the best way to make that learning fun, there's nothing wrong with using other tools to supplement that learning. The Charleston County Public Library now offers access to the  Read more...

Summer Reading Programs: Catch the Reading Bug!

by Nicole

June 09, 2008

When I asked my daughter's preschool teacher how I could best bridge the summer, her answer was simple: read to her. Reading books together every day helps build all the skills for early literacy and (if you'll pardon the cliche) fosters a love of learning that will last a lifetime. If you want to spark language development, build vocabulary, or increase comprehension, all you have to do is sit  Read more...