Year-round events keep the Charleston area buzzing. Music and tempting aromas fill the air. Witness world-renown performances at Spoleto, get a taste of our heritage at a small town oyster roast or discover the find of a lifetime at an antique show. With so many events taking place, you'd better mark your calendar now.
Opera at the Library: La Boheme
Saturday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
The Metropolitan Opera comes to the library via direct simulcast – and it’s free! Join us for Puccini’s La Boheme, featuring Angela Gheorghiu as Mimi, Ainhoa Arteta as Musetta, Ramon Vargas as Rodolfo, and Ludovic Tezier as Marcello with Nicola Luisotti conducting.
April Movie: The Game Plan (all ages)
Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
James Island Library – 1248 Camp Road: 795-6679
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as a NFL quarterback who discovers that he has a young daughter. Will he continue with football and his bachelor lifestyle or will he become a full-time dad? Come and find out! Light refreshments will be served. Rated PG; 110 minutes.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Bee Movie (all ages)
Saturday April 12 at 3 p.m.
John’s Island Regional Library – 3531 Maybank Highway: 559-1945
Barry B. Benson, a bee who just graduated from college, is disillusioned with his only job prospect, honey. When he ventures outside of the hive he breaks a cardinal rule and talks to a human, and is shocked to find out that humans have been stealing bees honey for centuries and decides to sue them in this animated comedy. Rated PG; 90 minutes. Sponsored by The UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Hwy, Ste D, John’s Island.
Opera at the Library: La Fille du Regiment
Saturday, April 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
The Metropolitan Opera comes to the library via direct simulcast – and it’s free! Join us for Donizetti’s La Fille du Regiment, featuring Natalie Dessay as Marie, Felicity Palmer as Marquise de Berkenfield, Juan Diego Florez and Tonio, and Alessandro Corbelli as Sulpice with Marco Armiliato conducting.
VISUAL ARTS
Saul Alexander Gallery Art Exhibit
April 1 – 30
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
Flowers of Charleston: A Photographic Exhibit by Charles Shelton will be in the Saul Alexander Gallery during the month of April. Shelton shoots in macro anywhere from 3 cm to 1 meter back from his target to create beautiful flower portraits.
Games and Puzzles Exhibit
April 1 – 30
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
John Ellerbe is pleased to display the best and most interesting aspects of his lifetime collection of games, both new and very old. The display will include games based on books, games from the 1800's, extremely rare games, games from the earliest days of Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley, variations of existing games, and unique items never seen except by avid collectors. This exhibit will be on display throughout the Main Library.
Handmade Jewelry Display
April 1 – 30
John’s Island Regional Library – 3531 Maybank Highway: 559-1945
Bridgette Wright-Toomer, a native of John’s Island, will display one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry created with semiprecious stones. Her creative pieces are bold and eye-catching.
Folk Art Paintings by Bernice Sims
April 1 – 30
John’s Island Regional Library – 3531 Maybank Highway: 559-1945
Larry and Barbara Radin Fox of Seabrook Island will display their collection of folk art paintings by Bernice Sims of Bewton, Alabama. Ms. Sims's "Pettis Bridge" has been chosen by the United States Postal Service to be one of ten stamps in the "To Form A More Perfect Union" commemorative stamp program. This commemorative series celebrates the struggle for civil rights by African Americans. Ms Sims has always been active registering African Americans to vote.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Jazz Grooves Featuring Nik Pappas (all ages)
Thursday, April 3 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
John’s Island Regional Library – 3531 Maybank Highway: 559-1945
Jazz guitarist, Nik Pappas, will play some classic jazz tunes in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month. We’ll also find out about some famous players from South Carolina and learn a little music history too.
Spring Fling Concert
Saturday, April 12 at 12 p.m.
Poe/Sullivan’s Island – 1921 I’On Avenue, Sullivan’s Island: 883-3914
BOOKS
Author Appearances
The Main Branch Poetry Series: Celebrating National Poetry Month
Tuesdays in April from 7 – 8 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
The Poetry Society of South Carolina, the Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts, and the Charleston County Public Library are celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a series of Tuesday evening poetry readings. Our guest poets will be Susan Finch Stevens on April 8, Donna Levine Gershon on April 15, Warren Slesinger on April 22, and Marcus Amaker on April 29. Copies of the poet's books will be available for purchase and signing after each reading. For further information, call 805-6930.
Lecture and Book Signing: Charles H. Banov, M.D.
Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
In Office Upstairs: A Doctor’s Journey, Dr. Banov shares his journey from anxious medical student to respected physician and president of a major international medical association. Filled with triumphs and setbacks, humor and sadness, this memoir is absorbing, often hilarious and always uplifting.
CLASSES
Knitting Group (adults)
Tuesdays, April 1 and 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
John’s Island Regional Library – 3531 Maybank Highway: 559-1945
Enjoy the company of other adult knitters. Meet to exchange ideas. Bring your projects and knit with friends. Open to knitters of all skill levels.
Knit and Stitch (adults/ young adults)
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 at 6:30 p. m.
West Ashley Library – 45 Windermere Boulevard: 766-6635
Bring your supplies and join in the fun!
Fiction Writing Group
Tuesday, April 8 from 7 – 8:45 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
Designed to help fiction writers at all levels, from beginning to professional, this monthly workshop series will allow for introspection and work on individual projects as well as a chance to learn about the many techniques of story. The time will be split between instruction, interactive exercises, and questions and answers. Sponsored by the Charleston County Public Library and The Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts (LILA). For more information, please call (843) 805-6930.
Introduction to Digital Photography (adults)
Monday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Dorchester Road Regional Library – 6325 Dorchester Road: 552-6466
Andy Murphy, library staff member and amateur photographer, will lead the class focusing on defining photographic goals and choosing the best camera to meet those goals.
FAMILY AND KIDS
Go Green
April 1 – 30
St. Andrews Regional – 1735 N. Woodmere Drive: 766-2546
The St. Andrews Library is celebrating Earth Day throughout the month of April with a Go Green prize drawing and display. Enter for a chance to win earth-friendly prizes!
Board Games Night
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
Join us for some board game fun! Learn how to play a new board game or play an old favorite. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Games will be in the Reference area upstairs. Families with young children are welcome to participate in the Children's Room.
Thomas the Tank Engine Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Saturday, April 5 from 3 – 3:30 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library – 1133 Mathis Ferry Road: 849-6161
Come and hear Engineer Becky Baguley read a favorite Thomas the Tank Engine story and make a train craft.
Make and Take a Felt Craft (ages 5 – 11)
Sunday, April 6 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library – 1133 Mathis Ferry Road: 849-6161
Grace Dunbar from Do-It-Yourself Arts and Crafts Center will be here to help children make spring felt crafts.
Lunch Pails and Tales (all ages)
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 at 12 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
Have a picnic in the library! Bring your lunch to enjoy as we share stories from the “100 Picture Books for Preschool Children” list created by South Carolina children’s librarians.
Tween Town (ages 9 – 12)
Monday, April 7at 6 p.m.
Dorchester Road Regional Library – 6325 Dorchester Road: 552-6466
Join us for a fun game of Literary Jeopardy. Answer the most questions to win great prizes!
Junior Critics Book Club with Fran Hawk (grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, April 9 from 4 – 5 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library – 1133 Mathis Ferry Road: 849-6161
Fran Hawk, school librarian and The Post and Courier columnist, is conducting a monthly children’s book club. Children will have the opportunity to review recently published children’s books and share their opinions. Registration is requested.
National Library Week (all ages)
April 13 – 19
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
Visit the children’s room this week and join the circle of knowledge. Test your library skills, go on a library hunt and enter our raffle to win a bag of fun goodies.
Celebrate National Library Week
April 14 – 19
Otranto Road Regional Library – 2261 Otranto Road: 572-4094
Stop by the Children’s Department and help us celebrate at the special craft table!
Tuesday Tales with C.J. "The Pirate" (elementary ages)
Tuesday, April 15 at 3 p.m.
James Island Library – 1248 Camp Road: 795-6679
Do you like pirates? If so, come and watch C.J. "The Pirate" tell pirate stories, learn some history, and do hands-on activities such as knot tying and more!!!
National Library Week Program: Spiders, Flies, Worms, Oh My! Puppet show
Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Cooper River Memorial Library – 3503 Rivers Avenue: 744-2489
A puppet show production filled with Bug-a-licious stories, songs and plenty of interactive fun for the entire audience presented by our friends from the Otranto Library Children’s Department.
Saturday Storytime and Craft (ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver)
Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m.
James Island Library – 1248 Camp Road: 795-6679
Can't make it during the week for storytime? Well, this special storytime is just for you! Enjoy stories, songs, and take home a craft too!
Celebrating Earth Day: Kids’ Gardening Series (all ages)
Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m.
Otranto Road Regional Library – 2261 Otranto Road: 572-4094
This is the kickoff program in a four-part series presented by the Charleston area Children’s Garden Project, an affiliate of the Clemson Research and Education Center. Executive Director, teacher and gardener, Darlena Goodwin will assist children in building a raised garden bed for a butterfly garden at the library.
Celebrate Earth Day (grades 6 – 12)
Tuesday, April 22 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library – 1133 Mathis Ferry Road: 849-6161
Join us to make a craft out of recycled materials and celebrate National Earth Day! Snacks provided.
Cuttin' Up Crafts (ages 6 – 12)
Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
Dorchester Road Regional Library – 6325 Dorchester Road: 552-6466
BYOFP (Bring Your Own Flower Pot) to create a festive place to plant spring flowers and create a crazy kitten whirligig. Then, play games such as tri-hop-athon and socky bocce.
Preschool Special: Spiders and Flies and Worms, Oh, My! (all ages)
Wednesday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Otranto Road Regional Library – 2261 Otranto Road: 572-4094
Join the Otranto Children’s Staff for this delightful puppet show. There will be “bug-a-licious” stories, songs and plenty of audience participation.
Spotlight Saturday: Earth Day! (ages 6 and up)
Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m.
Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
Celebrate Earth Day by making a fun craft using recycled materials.
Paws to Read (grades 1 – 5)
Sunday, April 27 from 3 – 4 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library – 1133 Mathis Ferry Road: 849-6161
04/01/2008 - 04/30/2008
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