Chesterfield County Library’s Children's Program will soon be offering afterschool events at each branch, in addition to their pre-school story time. A special program for ages 8 - 12 will be held weekly throughout the remainder of the winter months and evolve into our Summer Reading Program, come June. A different activity will be featured each week, such as seasonal craft activities, movies, games, or special interest group activities. A monthly “Teen Event” will held in each main branch on Mondays such as a movie, art contest, gaming tournament, etc. Contact the library by phone or check out our website for the exact dates and time in your branch. Looking ahead, we will sponsor an Adult Summer Reading Program along with our regular Children’s Summer Reading activities so clear your schedules.
Ms. Dorothy, has announced the schedule for February which includes: the movie, “Diary Of a Wimpy Kid,” a Valentine’s Craft Activity, Corn-hole tournament, the movie, “Gnomeo & Juliet,” and a Duct Tape craft activity. For teens, on Mondays between 3:30 and 5:00, a stimulating game of Corn Hole will be the main event. Each month will feature a different activity so be sure to visit our website for up-to-date information on a regular basis. Calendars are available at the Chesterfield library if you’d like to have one.
Schedule at a glance:
Monday Teen Events@3:30 – 5:30 – Chesterfield, Feb. 6; Pageland, Feb. 13; Cheraw, Feb. 27
Tuesdays in Pageland: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
Wednesday in Jefferson: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
Thursday in Chesterfield: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
Friday in Cheraw: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
McBee children’s activity schedule varies -please check with the library or website for information.
Other special events for adults include a “Bridge Club” which will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:30 in Chesterfield. Come learn to play, bring your group, or team up with other experienced players. There will be no fee for this group – just come and have fun.
Our Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture series begins again in February, featuring Mrs. Felicia Fleming McCall, local author and researcher. We welcome you to bring a bag lunch and join us for a captivating experience with Mrs. McCall. Tea and coffee will be provided. At Matheson, on Feb. 23 at 11:30, author, Edward Patillo will be speaking – bring a brown bag lunch and rediscover the life of Southern pioneers and planters. Tea and coffee will be provided. More information about Mr. Patillo and his book will be provided in a separate article.
McBee and Jefferson branches will be hosting a Let’s Talk About It program, entitled “Carolina On My Mind” and funded in part by The Humanities Council. The program will begin on Feb. 23 at the McBee branch – books are provided free but please come by McBee or Jefferson to register and pick up your copy. Contact the McBee Depot Library at 843 335-7515 for details.
The second movie vs. book program scheduled for February, features the movie “The Help.” Please join us at the branch of you choice. The program will be held in each branch at various times throughout the month. Call your branch or check the website for details. www.chesterfield.lib.sc.us or 843 623-6720.
Events by Branch:
Chesterfield
· Thursday in Chesterfield: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
· Monday, Feb. 6@3:30, Teen Event
· Tuesday, Feb. 7@12:00 Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture with Felicia Fleming McCall
· Wednesday, Feb. 8@2:00 Bridge Club meets for first time
· Wednesday, Feb. 8@6:00 John Griffin shares his newest book
· Wednesday, Feb. 22@2:00 Movie vs Book, The Help
McBee
· Tuesday, Feb. 7@4:00 Valentine’s Craft
· Thursday, Feb. 9@4:00 Polymer Clay Class w/ Alisa Raley – please call and register, $3.00 fee
· Thursday, Feb. 16@4:00 Movie vs. Book, The Help
· Thursday, Feb. 23@6:30 Carolina On My Mind, LTAI Program, must register and pick up book.
Jefferson
· Wednesday in Jefferson: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
· Wednesday, Feb. 1@4:00 Movie vs. Book, The Help
· Monday, Feb. 6@6:00 Polymer Clay Class w/ Alisa Raley – please call and register, $3.00 fee
Pageland
· Tuesdays in Pageland: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
· Monday, Feb. 13@3:30, Teen Event
· Wednesday, every other beginning Wed. Feb. 15@12:30-2:00, Motheread Classes w/ First Steps
· Wednesday, Feb. 15@2:30 Movie vs. Book, The Help
Matheson
· Thursdays, throughout Feb., AARP offering free tax services, first come,first served.
Friday in Cheraw: Preschool Story Time 11:00; School-age 8-12, 3:30-4:30
· Wednesdays, every other beginning Wed. Feb. 8@12:30-2:00, Motheread Classes w/ First Steps
· Thursday, Feb 23@11:30 Author, Edward Patillo, Bag Lunch’n Lecture
· Monday, Feb. 27@3:30, Teen Event
· Tuesday, Feb. 28@2:00 Movie vs. Book, The Help
