Summer

Reading
Extravaganza

Thursday, June 23rd

10:30 a.m.
at Holly Hill
Branch Library
Friday, June 24th
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
at Main Library

Come for some fitness and fun as Tim Sonefelt returns to the
OCL! Join Tim and his pal, Larry the Duck, for a magic show
celebrating the Summer Reading Program. All children
under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Large
groups (10 or more people) are asked to call the Childrens
Department at (803) 533-5858 to assure seating
availability. Contact the Holly Hill
Branch Library at (803) 496-7177.

Wednesday, July 20th

10:30 a.m.
at Holly Hill Branch Library
Friday, July 22nd
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
at Main Library
Join us as we welcome back our friends
from the Charleston Aquarium and their
animal guests. Learn about and get close-up with some
amazing live creatures from the sea. All children under the
age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Large groups
(10 or more people) are asked to call the Childrens
Department at (803) 533-5858 to assure seating
availability. Contact the Holly Hill Branch Library at
(803) 496-7177.

Letter from the Director:

n this extended summer issue, you will find everything you need to have a great summer with the OCL! With longer
days and more free time, summer is a great time to focus on incorporating early literacy activities into the daily life of
your child, like our story times featured on this page. In this county, almost 40 % of children arrive at kindergarten
without the skills necessary for lifetime learning.
Your childs development is important to us and raising a lifelong reader starts now! The National Institute for Family
Literacy showed that 3- to 5-year-olds who had been read to at least three times per week found the children:

Two times more likely to recognize all letters.
Two times more likely to have word-sight recognition.
Two times more likely to understand words in context.
These 3 abilities are critical in your childs development and are essential building blocks when it comes to academic and
life success.
We have many free resources and programs that will put your child on the path to being a lifelong learner. I, and the
entire staff, welcome you to take full advantage of what the library has to offer this summer, and every season, at the
OCL. So lets get in the game and READ!
Anna T. Zacherl, MLIS
Library Director

Peek-A-Boo
Read With You

Little Chicks
Preschool Story Time

Wednesdays
10:30 a.m.

This story time is an early literacy

experience for children ages 0-2.
The Every Child Ready to Read skills of talking, singing,
reading, finger plays, and writing are introduced to children and
their parents. These serve to help parents educate their children
as they increase their socialization skills through music, activities
and fun.

June 8th
June 15th
June 22nd
June 29th

July 6th
July 13th
July 20th
July 27th

August 3rd
August 10th
August 17th
August 24th
August 31st

Thursdays
10:30 a.m.

This story time is an early literacy experience for children ages

2-5. Come enjoy a fun learning time with your child listening
to stories, participating in action rhymes, singing songs,
choosing books and learning group socialization skills.

June 2nd
June 9th
June 16th
June 23rd
June 30th

July 7th
July 14th
July 21st
July 28th

August 4th
August 11th
August 18th
August 25th

Family Game Night

Wednesdays
5:00 p.m.

Come to the OCL and enjoy an evening of cool retro board games.
Share some quality time with your friends and family, and learn to
play a wide variety of games. Games will be provided, but feel free
to bring your own as well! All children under the age of 12 must
be accompanied by an adult.

June 8th
June 22nd
July 6th
July 20th
August 3rd
August 17th
August 31st

Rolling Racers

Wednesday, June 22nd

2:00 p.m.

Bring the family and see who can make the fastest mini-car.
Then try them out on our ramp and find out who the champion is!
All materials will be provided. Children under the age of 12 must
be accompanied by an adult.

Juggle for Joy!

Wednesday, July 6th

2:00 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to learn to juggle? Come to the OCL, and
create a trio of your own juggling balls to take home, instructions
included! All materials will be provided. Children under the age
of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sporty Summer Swag

Wednesday, June 15th

2:00 p.m.

What is your favorite sport? Come to the OCL, show the world
what a fan you are, and create your own personalized sports
necklace to take home! All materials will be provided. Children
under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Carry The Torch!

Wednesday, July 20th

2:00 p.m

Are you ready for the 2016 Olympics

in Rio de Janeiro? Come to the OCL, and you will be!
Create your very own light-up torch to carry during the
opening ceremonies on August 5th. All materials will be
provided. Children under the age of 12 must be
accompanied by an adult.

Paddington

Saturday, July 23rd

1:00 p.m.

Paddington follows the adventure of a lost bear in London,

searching for a home. Will he find someone to take him in?
Come enjoy some fresh popcorn as the tale unfolds! Stay after
the show for a chance to win a boxed set of Paddingtons classic
adventures by author Michael Bond. This movie is rated G. All
children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Awesome
Ron Anglin!

Friday, July 29th

10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Are you ready to be amazed? Come to the OCL for an

incredible juggling performance by Ron Anglin. You wont
believe your eyes! All children under the age of 12 must be
accompanied by an adult. Large groups (10 or more people)
are asked to call the Childrens Department at (803) 533-5858 to
assure seating availability.

The Dog Days of Summer Family Film Festival

Bring the family, and come cool off, as we present free screenings of movies featuring mans best
friend. Refreshments will be served. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Call of the Wild

My Dog Skip

This film is based on the beloved book by Jack London.

Rick Schroder stars as John, a young man who leaves
his comfortable life to venture into the snow-covered
wild with his loyal four-legged companion. This movie
is rated PG. Stay after the show, and you may win your
very own copy of the classic Call of the Wild!

Based on Willie Morriss book of the same name, this film

is a classic story of a boy, his dog, and small-town America,
including bullies, moonshiners, and one very pretty girl!
This movie is rated PG. Stay after the show and you may
win a copy of My Dog Skip, a book that has been compared to works by Mark Twain and E.B. White.

Saturday, August 6th

1:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 20th

1:00 p.m.

Cliffords Really Big Movie

Hotel for Dogs

Clifford, The Big Red Dog, sets off on a REALLY big

adventure as he joins a traveling carnival, hoping to
enter a talent show and win a lifetime supply of Tummy
Yummies treats. This movie is rated G. Stay after the
show for a chance to win the 50th Anniversary Collection of the first six Clifford stories, written by Norman
Bridwell!

This movie follows brother and sister Bruce and Andi, as

they transform an abandoned hotel into a canine residence
where no stray dog is ever turned away. This picture is
based on the book by well-known author, Lois Duncan.
This movie is rated PG. Stay after the show for a chance to
win your own copy of the book, Hotel for Dogs!

Saturday, August 13th

1:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 27th

1:00 p.m.

STAR WARS:
The Force Awakens
Saturday, June 4th

1:00 p.m.

From director J.J. Abrams,

comes the latest Star Wars movie
release. Starring Harrison Ford,
Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fischer
in their iconic roles, this film
was nominated for 5 Oscars.
Can the First Order be stopped?
Can peace be restored to the
galaxy? Come cool off at the
OCL, and find out the answers!
Refreshments will be served.
This movie is rated PG-13. All children under the age of 13 must
be accompanied by an adult. Stay after the show, and you may
win a copy of best-selling author Alexandra Brackens book, The
Princess, The Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy.

Perler Party!

Wednesday, June 29th

2:00 p.m.

Whats your favorite sport? Whos your favorite team? Come to

the OCL to create a perler bead keychain of your choice, and carry
it with pride! All materials will be provided, just bring your team
spirit! All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by
an adult.

Mockingjay, Part 2
Saturday, June 18th

1:00 p.m.

Come to the OCL for the thrilling

conclusion to one of the most celebrated
movies series ever. Jennifer Lawrence
stars as Katniss, preparing for the final
battle to decide Panems future. This film
also stars Donald Sutherland.
Refreshments will be served. This movie
is rated PG-13. All children under the age
of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Stay after the show for a
chance to win a boxed set of the Hunger Games trilogy by
Suzanne Collins!

Fruit Sushi Madness!

Wednesday, July 13th

2:00 p.m.

Dont wish for fish! Were making crazy fruit sushi at the OCL!
Bring your creativity and your appetite, and well supply the rest.
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday, July 29th, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30th, 8:00 a.m.
Join OCL in celebrating our 3rd year as participants in the National Teen Lock-in! This year connecting with libraries across the
country will be better than ever with more author chats, more crafts, more games, and more awesome prizes. Cap off your summer
break with a night you will never forget! Participation is open to all rising 6th-12th graders and limited to 30 teens.
Registration is from July 1st -July 15th at the Childrens Desk. Come to OCL and get your Game On!

Branch Presents. . .

If you are a girl between the ages of 12 and 18, you dont want to miss OCLs
special guest, Jordone Branch. Ms. Branch, author of I Believe in God, Now What?
will be here to help inspire your future. Her workshops focusing on spiritual,
personal, and health wellness, include scriptures from the Bible, ways to draw closer
to God, and how to feel empowered as a teen. All participants will receive an
autographed copy of Ms. Branchs book.

Does This Make Me Look Fat?

Thursday, July 7th
5:00 p.m.

Boys, Boys, Boys!

Thursday, August 4th

5:00 p.m.

Learn about dressing to match your reality as a child of God.

Then create a self-portrait collage that will support your positive
self-worth.

Learn what to do when everyone around you begins to date,

what to say when a boy asks you out, and how to walk away from
uncomfortable situations. Then youll write a group story and also
create a personal bookmark to remind you to stay strong.

Thursday, July 14th

Family Drama!

But Everyone Else Is Doing It!

5:00 p.m.

Learn how to say no to drinking, smoking and sex, and still look
cool! Then create your own bracelet to keep as an affirmation of
your strength.

Im Not Pretty!
Thursday, July 21st

5:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 11th

5:00 p.m.

Learn how to communicate with your family, even when you

are boiling mad. Then write a group story and also create a cool
black-out poem.

School Stinks!

Thursday, August 18th

5:00 p.m.

This workshop will teach you about seeing your true beauty as one
of Gods creations. Then make buttons for each day of the week, to Learn how to see your intelligence as God does, by discussing
address insecurities and support a positive
healthy study habits and setting positive goals. Then create a
self-image.
self-portrait showing how you want to see yourself in 10 years.

Time-Out!
Art for
Adults
Did you know that a circle, without beginning or end, and
without sides or corners, is representative of your inner self?
Come to the OCL for a series of 3 art classes in which you will
explore the circle and reconnect with yourself. These classes are
for ages 18 and up only. A special story time will be offered for
children, 11 years and younger, of participants. All materials will
be provided. Classes are limited to 10 adults. Reserve your spot
by picking up a ticket at the Circulation Desk. Tickets will be
available one hour before class begins.

Super Size Me!

Saturday, July 16th

1:00 p.m.

Come to the OCL for a free

screening of the Sundance
award-winning Super Size Me.
In this picture, filmmaker
Morgan Spurlock explores the
American obesity epidemic
while subjecting himself to a
30-day McDonalds only diet. Healthy refreshments will be
served. This film is rated PG-13. All children under the age of 13
must be accompanied by an adult. Stay after the show for your
chance to win a copy of Eric Schlossers classic, Fast Food
Nation.

Ceramics and Coil Pots

Saturday, June 25th
1:00 p.m.

Explore the world of ceramics, from prehistoric times

until the present, then, using one of the oldest methods
of construction, build a coil pot.

Cherokees and Double-Wall Baskets

Saturday, July 2nd
1:00 p.m.

Learn about these South Carolina Native Americans,

and then create a traditional Cherokee double-wall
basket to take home.

The Ancient World and Mosaics

Saturday, July 9th
1:00 p.m.

Find out about the history and beauty of the mosaic,

and then create, with natural materials, a set
of 4 coasters for your table.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage literacy

in our community, the Orangeburg County Library and the
Clemson University Extension Service are proud to partner in
the presentation of gardening programs at the library. Master
gardeners will present 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 Universitys
Home and Garden Information Center as well as a monthly
gardening to-do list.

Fall Vegetable Gardening

Tuesday, August 2nd

5:30 p.m.

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NOW SHOWING
June
4th

STAR WARS: The Force Awakens

June
18th

Mockingjay, Part 2

July
16th

Super Size Me!

July
23rd

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Paddington

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Refreshments will be served!

August
6th

Main Branch
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Call of the Wild

Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

August
13th

Cliffords Really Big Movie

August
20th

My Dog Skip

August
27th

Hotel for Dogs

Showtime [1:00 p.m.]

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Refreshments will be served!

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!

Adult and Young Adult

Hardback Books $1.50
Paperback Books 75

Tuesday, June 14th

Tuesday, July 12th
Tuesday, August 9th

9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Children
Hardback Books 75
Paperback Books 50

Book donations can be made to the Friends on days they have

volunteers at the Library working in the book sale rooms.

Locations:
Holly Hill Branch Library
8423 Old State Road, Suite 3
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 496-7177
Mentor Branch Library
2621 Cleveland Street
Elloree, SC 29047
(803) 897-2162
Santee Branch Library
119 Dazzy Circle
Santee, SC 29142
(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

Main Branch:
Orangeburg County Library
510 Louis Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-4636
Main Branch Hours
Monday 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Thursday 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.