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John's Island Library- Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (ages 0-2 with adult). Space may be limited.
Together we will sing songs, read books, and engage early literacy skills! A craft or activity will be available at the end.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
We will read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills through different activities. This program is designed for ages 0-5, meant to encompass whole families.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more while building early literacy skills. Geared to children 0-5, with a caregiver. Open to children aged 11 and under.
Join us in the Community Room for games and fun.
Grab a slice and join the Charleston Center for an honest convo about substance use and smart choices.
Paint a fall themed postcard using watercolor techniques! For those in grades 6-12.
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Don't have time to commit to a long game? Join us for one-off sessions of beginner friendly DnD with a new mini adventure each month.
Keith Summey North Charleston Library - Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
John s Island Library - Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun and support your child s developing skills (ages 2-3 with adult). Space may be limited.
Come share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us and support your child s developing skills.
Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & movement, & making! Storytime is for all ages (with caregiver present).
All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more!
Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library Family storytime is packed full of opportunities for kids to practice their early literacy skills. The librarian leads the group in a variety of interactive books, songs, and rhymes designed to strengthen your child s reading readiness. Caregivers will learn about developmentally-appropriate activities to use at home and on the go. Designed for anyone from birth to age 5 and their caregivers, and older siblings are welcome!
Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
Hurd/St. Andrews Library - Enjoy stories, songs, movements, and activities that reinforce early literacy skills. Geared towards children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
St. Paul's/Hollywood - Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
Enjoy stories, poetry, music and crafts that reinforce early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children s desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
Learn a simplified version of block printing that will give you the chance to create your own design, add color, and print! Registration is required per child. Please register online or at the Children s Desk. Designed for ages 5-11.
Stop by the Teen Space for a sand art craft! Layer sand in a small vial to create a unique necklace or keychain or fill a larger jar to make a decorative piece for your desk or bookshelf.
Make your own colorful, calming jars to take home and enjoy. This program is in partnership with The Charleston Center.
Join us for board games every Tuesday! For those in grades 6-12.
WANDO LIBRARY- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by testing your knowledge of Latin America and Spain! Match each country's flag to its name and learn fun facts about the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions they represent. Grade 6-12
Jump into a world of Saturday morning nostalgia! From wacky adventures to iconic characters, this program is all about kicking back and enjoying the best animated hits of the 90s. Snacks, friends, and nostalgia are included! For teens in grades 6-12.
John's Island Library- Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (all ages with adult). Space may be limited.
Join us in the Teen space for drinks, snacks, and a fun book discussion. This month we are reading Haven and the Fallen Giants by Jen Xu & Kate Rhodes . Books will be available at the branch for checkout.
Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. Ages birth to 1 year. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun.
Sing songs and enjoy rhymes, movement activities, and stories. Ages 0-24 months with caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children s desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
This thematic program focuses on fine motor skills. Children ages 3 5 can develop these skills through play, literacy, and music.
Enjoy songs, movement and a story followed by toddler playtime. Geared towards children ages 2-3 with a caregiver.
St. Paul's/Library - We will read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills through different activities. This program is designed for ages 0-5, meant to encompass families.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more while building early literacy skills. Geared to children 0-5, with a caregiver. Open to children aged 11 and under.
Dorchester Road - Teens in grades 6 12, spread joy with friends as you design smooth kindness rocks with acrylic paint markers.
The MOJA Arts Festival presents MOJA Kids Storytelling, in collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library. This storytelling event will feature storyteller Theresa Hilliard, as she performs Gullah-Geechee-inspired children's stories. Open to children of all ages!
Learn how to make your own dessert with friends! This event is in partnership with the Charleston Center.
The offspring of former secret agents must come to the rescue when their parents are kidnapped by a madman. Ten years after retiring to raise a family, the couple is lured back into the spy game to thwart a villain plotting world domination. But their plan goes awry and they're captured, leaving it up to their kids to save not only their parents, but all of humanity. Spy Kids is rated PG with a run time of 88 minutes. All ages.
Join us in the Community Room and Teen Room to play Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch with your friends! For those in grades 6-12.
WANDO LIBRARY- Make a difference in your community and help shape the books, programs and services provided for teens! Meet once a month and earn volunteer hours! A great addition to resumes and college applications! Grades 6-12
Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. Ages birth to 1 year. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
John's Island Library- Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (all ages with adult). Space may be limited.
Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more.
Enjoy age-appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays. Ages 24-36 months with a caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children s desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
Talk, sing, read, write, and play in our weekly Storytime specifically for children ages 2-3 with a caregiver.
Come share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us and support your child s developing skills. Ages 1 to 3. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
Enjoy songs, movement and a story followed by baby playtime. Geared towards children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Every Thursday from 3:30 5:30 PM, the library is your space to chill, create, game, and connect.
Mix up tasty non-alcoholic mocktails and get creative with mini canvas paintings! This event is in partnership with the Charleston Center.
History of Halloween triva game. For those in grades 6-12. Join us in for a game show in the Community Room every Thursday to earn Buzz Bucks!
Come learn about different teas and how to make them! We'll have snacks and tea to sample. Registration is required!
Come learn how to play the new tabletop game from Critical Role, Daggerheart. This will be session 0 to help new players learn the rules of the game and create characters. For teens in grades 6-12.
The insects that help your garden thrive need somewhere to go in the winter! Build a bug hotel of recyclables and natural materials to use in your home garden or here in the St, Paul's Library Community Garden! Weekly teen program for grades 6-12 featuring different activities centered around a variety of topics. Listing will be updated as activities are confirmed.
Join us for songs, books, rhymes and practicing early literacy skills. This program is designed for babies ages 0-2. This week, we will be joined by Mary Beth Vassy from MUSC, who is an expert on safe sleep!
Join us for a movie rated PG-13 or lower in the Community Room! For those in grades 6-12.
Come join us for a cozy time and decompress after a long week of school. We'll have hot tea, hot chocolate, snacks and fuzzy blankets for teens to enjoy while they watch a movie. For teens in grades 6-12.
Storytime Every Saturday, 11 a.m. Books, activities, songs and crafts to promote early literacy.
Read, talk, sing, write, and play your way to early literacy excellence at our interactive Storytime! Ages birth-5 with a caregiver.
John's Island Library- Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (ages 0-2 with adult). Space may be limited.
Together we will sing songs, read books, and engage early literacy skills! A craft or activity will be available at the end.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
We will read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills through different activities. This program is designed for ages 0-5, meant to encompass whole families.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more while building early literacy skills. Geared to children 0-5, with a caregiver. Open to children aged 11 and under.
Do you love reading, watching and drawing anime? Then this club is for you! Stop by, watch and read and talk about all things anime with other teens!
In this workshop, students will learn about the hip-hop music movement and combine it with Romero Britto s pop art style. Students will take inspiration from Black Violin s song Dreamer and will create a positive affirmation art piece in the style of Keith Haring s artwork. Geared towards children in grades 2-8.
Decorate your own Halloween shaped suncatcher with a stained-glass effect to start off the spooky season. For grades 6-12.
WANDO LIBRARY- Put your vocabulary to the test with a Halloween twist! Can you guess the spooky word before you run out of tries? Grades 6-12th
Come one, come all to heed the adventuring call! Learn about the brand-new continuous campaign and craft your character. Space is limited, so please register at the Children's Desk or online. When registering, keep in mind that this will be an ongoing game that meets the second Monday of the month and consistent attendance is key.
Teens can come by to do a fun craft or project! Just be prepared to get messy!
Build your literacy skills by reading out loud to a friendly STAR therapy dog. Bring a book from home or choose one at the library. For children in 2nd 4th grade. Registration is required. Please call 843-766-2546 to register for a 15-minute session.
Join the Clemson Tri-County Master Gardeners to learn about nature! This program is geared to kids ages 5-11. Limited capacity, first come, first served.
Keith Summey North Charleston Library - Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
John s Island Library - Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun and support your child s developing skills (ages 2-3 with adult). Space may be limited.
Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & movement, & making! Storytime is for all ages (with caregiver present).
Come share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us and support your child s developing skills.
All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more!
Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library Family storytime is packed full of opportunities for kids to practice their early literacy skills. The librarian leads the group in a variety of interactive books, songs, and rhymes designed to strengthen your child s reading readiness. Caregivers will learn about developmentally-appropriate activities to use at home and on the go. Designed for anyone from birth to age 5 and their caregivers, and older siblings are welcome!
Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
Hurd/St. Andrews Library - Enjoy stories, songs, movements, and activities that reinforce early literacy skills. Geared towards children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
St. Paul's/Hollywood - Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
Enjoy stories, poetry, music and crafts that reinforce early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children s desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
Interested in learning how to tell a good story? Come to this homeschooler-geared workshop on the basics of story structure and how to craft your own narrative. Write a short story as a class and be entered in a giveaway!
Join us for a thrilling workshop where old dolls come back to life as zombies! Unleash your creativity and transform once-perfect dolls into something out of a horror movie. You don t want to miss this ghoulishly fun event!
Join the spooky excitement as we search the library for paranormal activity! We'll be using top notch ghost hunting tools such as an EMF meter and recorder, a spirit box, infrared thermometer, and more.
All 4th-7th grade students are welcome to join Inbetweeners Club where we play icebreakers and do crafts. This month, we're playing Wavelength!
Dorchester Road - Teens in grades 6-12 craft unique keychains or charms with metal stamping. Practice team building with friends in the Community Room.
The first Tuesday of each month we have all three consoles going at once! Join us for Smash Brothers tournaments, VR, and more.
Join us for board games every Tuesday! For those in grades 6-12.
John's Island Library- Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (all ages with adult). Space may be limited.
Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. Ages birth to 1 year. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun.
Sing songs and enjoy rhymes, movement activities, and stories. Ages 0-24 months with caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children s desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
76 children’s events are on in Charleston in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Charleston County Public Library (29 branches, 608 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Johns Island, Mount Pleasant and North Charleston, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Charleston’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
More in South Carolina: Rock Hill.