Orangeburg County Library Magazine

December 2014 - February 2015

Issue 9

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Thursdays 10:30 a.m.Join us for an early literacy experience for children ages 2 – 5. Come have fun with your child while listening to stories, participating in action rhymes, singing songs, choosing books and learning group socialization skills.

Saturday, December 6th 1:00 p.m.Come learn things you never knew about the planets! Do you know which planet is a vacuum cleaner? Which planet has a pet cloud named Scooter? Does it really rain diamonds in outer space? Find out the answers to these questions and much more as we explore the heavenly bodies of our solar system. Stay, and craft a really cool model of the planets to take home!

Saturday, January 3rd1:00 p.m.Do you ever wonder what goes on at night while you are asleep? When you are sleeping, many special animals are wide awake. Do you know which nocturnal animal swallows with its eyes? Which animal never needs a babysitter? Come learn all about the crea-tures of the night, and stay to dissect a real owl pellet and make a print of native animal tracks to take home!

Saturday, February 7th1:00 p.m.Our five senses are important to us in many ways. But do you know what your ears do besides hearing? How many different smells can you detect? Why doesn’t food taste as good when you are sick? What are your pupils made of? Come participate in some cool experiments as we learn all about our five senses.

CHILDREN

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.Join us for story time and an early literacy experience for children ages 0 – 2. The “Every Child Ready to Read” skills of talking, singing, reading, participating in finger plays and writing will be introduced to children and their parents. These skills will not only help parents to educate their children, but will also increase socialization skills through music, activities and fun.

“Plenty of Planets”

“Night Creatures”

“That Makes Sense!”

All Science Saturday programs are limited to 20 participants. Please arrive early to assure admission. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Peek-A-BooRead With You

Little ChicksPreschool Storytime

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CHILDREN

ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE HELD AT THE MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesdays 4:00 p.m.Calling all creative kids! If you love making cool stuff, we have a program for you! Make buildings, vehicles, animals, and other neat creations with Legos. If you can imagine it, you can make it! This program is for children aged 4 to 6 years old. A special story time is presented before each maker session. Programs are limited to the first 20 participants. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Little Learners Love Legos!

Wednesday, December 3rdThursday, December 4th10:00 a.m.Join us as we welcome the cast of “The Nutcracker”, live at the OCL! Enjoy a morning of literacy and dance with Orangeburg Civic Ballet members as they present a special story time and performance from this beloved classic.

“The Nutcracker” Story Time

Teens, do you want to get creative after school? “Get Art, Get Smart” is back! Join our program, and take a journey through time into the amazing world of art. You’ll find out about important people and movements in art history, and then learn how to use different materials to create your own masterpiece based on the artist of the day. Programs are limited to the first 20 participants. All art materials will be provided. Children under the age of 12 may attend if accompanied by an adult. All classes begin at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 2nd Gustav Klimt and Patterns

Tuesday, December 16th Pablo Picasso and Cubism

Tuesday, January 6th Frank Lloyd Wright and Bubble Windows

Tuesday, January 20th Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Vegetable Prints

Tuesday, January 27th Cave Paintings and Natural Paint

Tuesday, February 3rd Rembrandt van Rijn and Chiaroscuro

Tuesday, February 17th Jasper Johns and the American Flag

Tuesday, February 24th Andy Warhol and Pop Art

Saturday, January 17th 1:00 p.m.Based on the hugely successful novel by young adult author, John Green, this film tells the story of two teens who meet and fall in love at a cancer support group. This movie debuted at number one at the box office when it was released in June 2014. See it for the first time, or see it again. This movie is rated PG-13. All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

What can you make with duct tape? What can’t you make with duct tape? Bring your cool ideas and creativity to the OCL for an afternoon of fun, as we make all kinds of accessories. Give them as gifts, or keep them for yourself. There’s no limit to what you can make or the fun you’ll have! All children under the age of 12 must be accom-panied by an adult.

Teens, do you want to make a difference? Do you want to have a say in what goes on at your library? Do you have a great imagination and some cool ideas? If you answered “yes”, our Teen Advisory Group, TAG, needs you! Come meet with like-minded teens, help shape the programs and services at your library, and enjoy some afternoon refreshments! TAG meets on the first Monday of the month. Call Jessica Nuckolls at 533-5858 for ques-tions or to register.

“The Fault in Our Stars”

Duct Tape Extravaganza

TAG! You’re it!

Get Art, Get Smart

Saturday, February 21st1:00 p.m.

Monday, December 1st 4:30 p.m.

Monday, January 5th 4:30 p.m.

Monday, February 2nd 4:30 p.m.

TEENS

Saturday, December 20th1:00 p.m.Join the OCL as we celebrate the season of giving with our annual showing of this beloved classic. After the show, stay and make some Christmas Kitty ornaments to take home! Refreshments and craft supplies will be provided. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, January 10th1:00 p.m.Join us for this tale of an Indian boy whose father owns a restaurant in France. Helen Mirren stars as the father’s rival restaurateur, with whom this young man apprentices. Manish Dayel, who plays the son, is an Orangeburg native! Come enjoy some local talent on our big movie screen. Refreshments will be served. This film is rated PG. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday, December 30th1:00 p.m.Get ready to ring in 2015 with a super-sparkly party mask! Join us and create a fabulous mask for your New Year’s Eve celebration. All craft materials will be provided. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Happy New Year!

“Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” Movie and Craft Saturday, February 14th 1:00 p.m.Bring the family and enjoy the Peanuts in “Be My Valentine, Char-lie Brown”. Munch on some fresh popcorn, and watch Snoopy and the gang search for love and Valentine’s Day cards. Stay after the show and make some beautiful heart-shaped sun catchers for your Valentine. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Movie Matinee and Craft

“The Hundred Foot Journey” Movie Matinee

“Party Masks, Party Time!” Family Craft

FAMILY

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Movie Matinee Tuesday, December 23rd1:00 p.m.Even the mean old Grinch can’t keep the Whos of Whooville down! Join us for an afternoon of laughs and life lessons, as we present a new take on the old classic. This film stars the hilarious Jim Carrey as the Grinch and was directed by Ron Howard. Refreshments will be served. This movie is rated PG. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

“Dolphin Tale 2” Movie Matinee Saturday, January 31st1:00 p.m.If you loved “Dolphin Tale,” this sequel is a must-see. The story of Winter, the rescued dolphin, continues with the addition of a new companion, Hope. Based on a true story, this movie was filmed at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Winter’s actual home. The reunited cast of the origi-nal “Dolphin Tale” includes Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. Refreshments will be served. This film is rated PG. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

ADULTS

“Mary Poppins” (1964)Saturday, December 13th 1:00 p.m A magical English nanny (Julie Andrews) arrives one day and takes over the household of a proper London banker, only to change the lives of everyone in the family. Ms. Andrews won the only Best Actress Oscar to be awarded to a Walt Disney film.

“The African Queen” (1951)Saturday, January 24th 1:00 p.m A gin-soaked river boat captain (Humphrey Bogart) rescues a spinster missionary (Katherine Hepburn) in World War I Africa. The two take a perilous journey down a wild river, intent on sinking a German gunboat. This was Bogart’s only Oscar winning performance.

“Roman Holiday” (1953)

Saturday, February 28th 1:00 p.m. A bored princess (Audrey Hepburn) slips away from her royal duties to play at being just an average young woman. A reporter (Gregory Peck) discovers her charade and decides to cash in on an exclusive story. This was Hepburn’s first starring role and her only Oscar winning performance.

How Does Your Garden Grow?In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles, while encouraging literacy in our community, the Orangeburg County Library and the Clemson University Extension Service will offer gardening programs on the first Tuesday of each month. Master Gardeners will host a program that includes presentations, demonstrations, and a question-and-answer session. They will also highlight a plant of the month and give away a plant prize! Participants will receive handouts from Clemson University’s Home and Garden Information Center and a monthly gardening to-do list.

“Greenhouse Gardening” Tuesday, December 2nd

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

No programs are scheduled for January and February 2015.

Programs will resume in March 2015.See you then!

ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE HELD AT THE MAIN LIBRARY

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Orangeburg County Library are in need of new members! Join this non-profit group which works to promote and assist our library. Each month, the Friends host a book sale. The funds generated are used to support the library in numerous ways. To become a Friend, log on to the OCL webpage and click on the Friends of OCL tab. Your generous donations and time do make a difference!

Book donations can be made to the Friends on days they have volunteers at the Library working in the book sale rooms.

Adult and Young AdultHardback Books $1.50Paperback Books 75¢

ChildrenHardback Books 75¢Paperback Books 50¢

Tuesday, December 9th Tuesday, January 13th Tuesday, February 10th

MOVIES AT THE MAINNOW SHOWING

803.531.4636

December 13th

December 23rd

December 20th

January 10th

January 17th

Main Branch 510 Louis Street

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February28th

Refreshments will be served!

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

Roman Holiday (1953)Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

Mary Poppins (1964) Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

The Hundred Foot Journey Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

The Fault in Our Stars Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

Dolphin Tale 2

The African Queen (1951)Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

January 31st

January 24th

9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Locations: Main Branch:

Orangeburg County Library 510 Louis Street

Orangeburg, SC 29115 (803) 531-4636

Holly Hill Branch Library 8423c Old State RoadHolly Hill, SC 29059

(803) 496-7177

Mentor Branch Library 2621 Cleveland Street

Elloree, SC 29047 (803) 897-2162

Santee Branch Library 9316 Dazzy Circle Santee, SC 29112

(803) 854-5300

Springfield Branch Library 210 Brodie Street

Springfield, SC 29146 (803) 258-1100

North Branch Library 9316 North Road North, SC 29112 (803) 247-5880

Meet Jessica Nuckolls Jessica Nuckolls is the newest addition to our Youth Services Department at our main branch. She moved to Orangeburg three years ago from Virginia, but now considers Orangeburg to be her home. Jessica has an Associate’s in Education, a Bachelor’s in English, and is currently getting her Master’s De-gree in Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina.

Jessica’s love of books and reading led her to the Orangeburg County Library. Before she came to work for the OCL, Jessica was a substitute teacher for Orangeburg District 5 Schools. She and her family visited the library weekly to stock up on good reads for the whole family.

Jessica has a special interest in working with children and teens. You will frequently see Jessica assisting during “Science Saturdays” and “Get Art, Get Smart” classes in the meeting room. Jessica held the library’s first Teen Lock-In this past summer, where teens played trivia games, did arts and crafts, had a spontaneous dance party and discussed the best parts of their favorite books. She has also started TAG (Teen Advisory Group) for the li-brary. All teens are welcome to join her group and have their ideas on books, programming and movies considered by the OCL.

Jessica is seriously addicted to Young Adult books and is currently reading “Afterworlds” by Scott Westerfield. For kids who struggle with reading, she suggests, “Find something that interests you. It doesn’t have to be a big book. Read anything—a magazine, a comic book, a cereal box! My son’s first big book was a strategy guide because he wanted to learn how to play a video game.”

Jessica wants the people of Orangeburg to know how much their library cares. She says, “We care about you. We care about your children. We want you to think of the library as a safe, fun, and helpful place where you can come to learn and grow. We want you to get what you need and want from our services. Also, young people need to know that they can overcome any-thing. We all make mistakes; it’s not the end of the world!”

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