The library has recently added the following movies and TV series to its DVD collection:
Across the Universe, Rated PG-13
Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Rated R
Becoming Jane, Rated PG
The Brave One, Rated R
Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Rated PG-13
Feast of Love, Rated R
Gone Baby Gone, Rated R
Hairspray, Rated PG
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Rated PG-13
The Invasion, Rated PG-13
The Jane Austen Book Club, Rated PG-13
Martian Child. Rated PG
2 Days in Paris, Rated R
We Own the Night, Rated R
Why Did I Get Married? Rated PG-13
New in TV Series DVDs
Allo 'Allo!: Season 7
Lovejoy: Season 2
Soul Food: Season 3
The Tudors: Season 1
To request a DVD:
Visit the online CCPL catalog with your library card number and PIN,
Call one of our branches, or
Call our Reference Desk at (843) 559-1945.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
April Computer Classes for Adults and Young Adults
Computer classes are free. Class space is available for 8 participants per session. Please call (843) 559-1945 and ask for the Reference Department if you have any questions or would like to register for a class. Registration start dates are noted below.
Word Basics
Tuesday, April 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 3/18
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.
Computer Basics
Monday, April 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 3/24
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: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 3/25
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.
Keyboard Basics
Monday, April 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 3/31
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.
Excel Basics
Tuesday, April 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 4/1
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.
Files and Folders: File Organization and Management
Monday, April 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 4/14
Learn how to organize your computer files more effectively. Basics concepts include: creating a file or document, creating folders, naming folders and saving document in a folder and copying files from one floppy disc to another. Prerequisite: Computer Basics will be helpful.
Excel: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 4/15
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.
Word Basics
Tuesday, April 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 3/18
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.
Computer Basics
Monday, April 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 3/24
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: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 3/25
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.
Keyboard Basics
Monday, April 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 3/31
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.
Excel Basics
Tuesday, April 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 4/1
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.
Files and Folders: File Organization and Management
Monday, April 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 4/14
Learn how to organize your computer files more effectively. Basics concepts include: creating a file or document, creating folders, naming folders and saving document in a folder and copying files from one floppy disc to another. Prerequisite: Computer Basics will be helpful.
Excel: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 4/15
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.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Don't Miss the Book Sale!
Hooked on Books at The Navy Yard at Noisette, 2120 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29405
Saturday, March 15, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, Noon-5:00 p.m.
You'll want to stop by The Navy Yard at Noisette for good book deals and fun activities! Click here for a schedule of all the great events!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
New DVDs Available From Your Library!
We've recently received the following titles on DVD. Click here to access the library's catalog and place a hold or call the Reference Desk at (843) 559-1945.
Daddy Day Camp
Feel the Noise
The Game Plan
Good Luck Chuck
Mr. Woodcock
September Dawn
3:10 to Yuma
New in TV Series:
Brothers and Sisters, Season 1
Gilmore Girls, Season 7
Heroes, Season 1
Lost, Season 3
Rome, Season 2
Smallville, Season 6
Ugly Betty, Season 1
Daddy Day Camp
Feel the Noise
The Game Plan
Good Luck Chuck
Mr. Woodcock
September Dawn
3:10 to Yuma
New in TV Series:
Brothers and Sisters, Season 1
Gilmore Girls, Season 7
Heroes, Season 1
Lost, Season 3
Rome, Season 2
Smallville, Season 6
Ugly Betty, Season 1
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
March Computer Classes
Computer classes are for adults and young adults.
Please call the Reference Department at (843) 559-1945 to register.
All classes are free and space is limited.
Publisher: Create a Newsletter
Saturday, March 1 from 10:30 – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/16
Learn the basics of this desktop publishing program. MS Publisher is designed for creating greeting cards, flyers, signs, brochures, calendars, and much more. This class will focus on creating a newsletter. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word will be helpful.
Word Basics
Monday, March 3 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 2/17
Introduction to the basic tools of Microsoft Word. Tools include selecting and modifying text, cutting and pasting, opening a document, and saving a document. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse will be helpful.
Computer Basics
Tuesday, March 4 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/19
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: Beyond the Basics
Monday, March 10 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 2/25
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.
Keyboard Basics
Tuesday, March 11 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/26
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.
Excel Basics
Monday, March 17 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 3/3
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 Basics
Tuesday, March 18 from 10:30 – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/4
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.
Mail Merge Magic
Monday, March 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 3/10
Follow-up to Word Basics and Excel Basics. Create an address mailing list in Excel and a form letter in Word. Learn how to merge the two together. This is a great project to get ready for holiday mailings! Learn how to create mailing labels, print envelopes or multiple copies of letters. Prerequisite: Word Basics and Excel Basics or some experience with MS Word and MS Excel will be helpful.
Email Basics
Tuesday, March 25 from 10:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Registration starts 3/11
The library does not provide individual email accounts. However, there are many Internet sites that provide free email. This class presents the basics of registering for a free email account, composing messages, sending and opening email. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse and the Internet will be helpful. Please note earlier start and longer class time.
Access Basics
Monday, March 31 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 3/17
An introduction to databases using Microsoft Access. A database is a collection of information related to a particular topic. This workshop introduces the basic MS Access Tools and Wizards used to build a simple database. Prerequisite: Word Basics and/or Excel Basics class (or familiarity with those programs) is strongly urged. Please note earlier start and the longer class time.
Publisher: Create a Newsletter
Saturday, March 1 from 10:30 – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/16
Learn the basics of this desktop publishing program. MS Publisher is designed for creating greeting cards, flyers, signs, brochures, calendars, and much more. This class will focus on creating a newsletter. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word will be helpful.
Word Basics
Monday, March 3 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 2/17
Introduction to the basic tools of Microsoft Word. Tools include selecting and modifying text, cutting and pasting, opening a document, and saving a document. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse will be helpful.
Computer Basics
Tuesday, March 4 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/19
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: Beyond the Basics
Monday, March 10 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 2/25
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.
Keyboard Basics
Tuesday, March 11 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/26
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.
Excel Basics
Monday, March 17 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 3/3
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 Basics
Tuesday, March 18 from 10:30 – 12 Noon
Registration starts 2/4
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.
Mail Merge Magic
Monday, March 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration starts 3/10
Follow-up to Word Basics and Excel Basics. Create an address mailing list in Excel and a form letter in Word. Learn how to merge the two together. This is a great project to get ready for holiday mailings! Learn how to create mailing labels, print envelopes or multiple copies of letters. Prerequisite: Word Basics and Excel Basics or some experience with MS Word and MS Excel will be helpful.
Email Basics
Tuesday, March 25 from 10:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Registration starts 3/11
The library does not provide individual email accounts. However, there are many Internet sites that provide free email. This class presents the basics of registering for a free email account, composing messages, sending and opening email. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse and the Internet will be helpful. Please note earlier start and longer class time.
Access Basics
Monday, March 31 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts 3/17
An introduction to databases using Microsoft Access. A database is a collection of information related to a particular topic. This workshop introduces the basic MS Access Tools and Wizards used to build a simple database. Prerequisite: Word Basics and/or Excel Basics class (or familiarity with those programs) is strongly urged. Please note earlier start and the longer class time.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Jonathan Green Week in March
March 1-8 will be "Jonathan Green Week" and will feature a multimedia tribute to the well-known artist. Click here to read the article which appeared in the Post and Courier on January 27.The John's Island Regional Library will host "Seeking the Spirit: Poetry and Jazz Inspired by Jonathan Green's Painting" on Thursday, March 6, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. To find out more about this program, click here. A special thanks to the Harriet and Linda Ripinsky Fund for sponsoring the event at the John's Island Regional Library.
Go to http://www.jonathangreenweek.com/ for additional program information and to become a sponsor.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
It's Tax Time--Need Help?
Interested in free tax preparation assistance? Several branches of the Charleston County Public Library are offering help through a project coordinated with the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Assistance will be available in Spanish at two branches: Cooper River Memorial and John's Island Regional. Click here to see a complete listing of the dates, times, and locations of tax preparation assistance at the CCPL branches.
The programs target low- to moderate-income residents with AARP also giving special attention to helping residents over 60 years old. For additional tax assistance, you can contact these organization directly: VITA at 965-4037 or 2-1-1, or AARP at 1-888-227-7669.
The programs target low- to moderate-income residents with AARP also giving special attention to helping residents over 60 years old. For additional tax assistance, you can contact these organization directly: VITA at 965-4037 or 2-1-1, or AARP at 1-888-227-7669.
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