Books Now On Order

The following titles are now on order in the CCPL catalog. The books will be released during October. Visit our online catalog or contact a branch library to reserve a copy today!

Grace by Richard Paul Evans

Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke

A Most Wanted Man by John LeCarre

The Right Mistake: The Further Philosophical Investigations of Socrates by Walter Mosley

Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief by James M. McPherson

The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell

The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly

The Fire by Katherine Neville

I See You Everywhere by Julia Glass

Love Your Life: Living Happy, Healthy, and Whole by Victoria Osteen

Bones by Jonathan Kellerman

Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn

Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons for the Home Cook by Martha Stewart

Rough Weather by Robert B. Parker

Testimony: A Novel by Anita Shreve

Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics by Ina Garten

Gate House by Nelson DeMille

Good Woman by Danielle Steel

With Strings Attached: The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars by Jonathan Kellerman

Donate Food to Pay Fines from Sept. 15-Oct. 5

From the Charleston County Public Library website: "Do you have Library fines building up on books or DVDs that need to be returned to Charleston County Public Library? Starting September 15 and running for three weeks, Charleston County Public Library users can reduce their overdue fines by helping their community.

For each new, non-perishable food item brought to a Charleston County Public Library location between September 15-October 5, 2008, a patron will have $1 in overdue fines forgiven, and the donated items will go to the Lowcountry Food Bank. A maximum of 20 items or $20 will be forgiven per account, and donations cannot be used to cover any replacement fees owed for lost items or damaged items.

Bins will be set up at each of the Library’s 16 locations, and patrons must come inside to the circulation desk to turn in their items. Donations cannot be left at book drops or outside the branches." Want to learn more about this program? Click here.

October Computer Classes

ALL CLASSES ARE FREE AND ARE OPEN TO ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS. For more information please call 559-1945 and ask for the Reference Department. Class space is available for 8 participants per session.

Computer Basics
Monday, October 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 9/22
This class provides a basic introduction to the personal computer and its parts. Learn how to use the mouse and navigate the computer screen. There is time for hands-on practice. No computer experience is necessary.

Word Basics
Tuesday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 9/23
Introduction to the basic tools of Microsoft Word. Learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse will be helpful.

Keyboard Basics
Monday, October 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 9/29
Basic orientation to using the computer keyboard. Learn to be a more efficient keyboarder. General instruction and hands-on practice. No computer experience is necessary.

Word: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 9/30
In this follow-up to Word Basics learn how to set tabs, create columns, paste text from the Internet, insert page numbers, add ClipArt and photographs, and format text as you design a simple newsletter. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience with MS Word will be helpful.

Internet Basics
Monday, October 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 10/6
An introduction to the Internet, focusing on the World Wide Web, using Internet Explorer. Provides an overview of how the Internet is structured and introduces searching on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse will be helpful.

Excel Basics
Tuesday, October 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 10/7
An introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. This session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets. Learn basic Excel functions and build a simple budget spreadsheet. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word will be helpful.

Internet: Beyond the Basics
Monday, October 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 10/13
Follow up session to Internet Basics. Provides an overview of how search engines are structured and focuses on search on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Internet Basics or some experience using the Internet will be helpful.

Excel: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 10/14
A follow-up session to Excel Basics. Learn some additional features of the program, such as sorting and filtering. Learn how to use additional types of formulas. Prerequisite: Excel Basics or some experience using MS Excel will be helpful.

Love Teapots?

Vernice Yates, a 20-year collector of teapots, will showcase various unique styles and shapes of teapots at our library in September. Stop by our glass display case to see some of her favorite ones.

Don't Miss Our September Art Display!

Come by the library in September to see a selection of paintings by John's Island artist Pat Simpson.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month!

September is Library Card Sign Up Month at the Charleston County Public Library! We want all Charleston County residents to sign up for a FREE library card this month at any of our 16 branches or online. We also have a "Show Me the Card" promotion for children 11 and under. Adults who register for a library card this month will also receive a $2.00 Booksale Bucks coupon to use during the Friends of the Library BookFest 2008 (to be held Oct. 10-12 at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium). Click here to read more about Library Card Sign Up Month and "Show Me the Card"!