2012 UPCOMING EVENTS

Colleton County Memorial Library — Children’s Department

(843) 549 – 5621, ext. 4;  www.colletonlibrary.org

Wednesday Mornings (February 1– April 25)

10:00 – 10:20 am; Ages 2 – 7;   11:00 – 11:30 am; Ages 3 – 5

Awards Day/Illustrate-A-Book Program

o   Come and celebrate the winners of the 11^th Annual Illustrator’s Contest and 7^th Illustrate-A-Book Program

o   The 3 Little Pigs Song by Shiela M. Keaise and illustrated by local Colleton County Illustrator Contest winners

o   Meet the published illustrators on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 6 pm

African American History Program   

o   All ages are invited to Bright Star Children’s Theatre: Harriet Tubman

o   Inspiring family friendly program, door prizes & refreshments.

o   Co-sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

o   Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6:00PM.  For details click here.

Book Signing

• Crishtan King and Christie Inabinett will be here to talk about and sign copies of Cristan's book, Miracle After Miracle.

• March 1st at 6:00PM.

• Click here for more details.

Poetry Day

o   All ages are invited to come, read, learn 5 different types of poems, and listen to original poetry by local teens

o   No registration required and participants may bring their own poems to read on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 6 pm

Youth Volunteer Training

o    Ages 12 – 21 may participate!  Youths will be trained in library etiquette, following instructions, assisting patrons, participating in programs, and public speaking! Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 4 – 7 pm

Summer Reading Program

o   Starts exactly one week after school ends  (June & July 2012)

o   Read books, attend programs, participate in contests, earn prizes, win door prizes & more;  Tues (10am), Wed (10am), Thurs (10am & 6pm)

For additional information, questions, or concerns, please call or email Children’s Librarian Ms. Shiela!