Keith Summey North Charleston
 
Teen E-Newsletter - September 2024
 
This September, we're going to have an ocean of programs available for teens. We have returning programs such as Fuzzy Fridays, Anime Afternoon, and Take the Mic. A new program we will offer this month is Old Skool Gaming, where teens can play on older systems such as the Wii, Nintendo 64, and the SNES Classic Mini. We are introducing a new monthly program called "Taste Test Monday," where teens can try a variety of snacks from around the world. Speaking of culture, teens can participate in Spanish BINGO (Loteria) to test their knowledge and learn new words!
Upcoming Programs @ KSNC Library 
Looking for fun, free things to do after school? Check out our upcoming programs here at the KSNC Library. Must be in grades 6-12 to attend.
 
  
Old Skool Gaming
Tuesday, September 3
4:00-5:00PM
 
Come play retro games including the 1st generation Wii and Nintendo 64.
 
Anime Afternoon
Thursday, September 5
4:00-5:00PM
 
Spend an afternoon watching anime with other teens at the library! We will vote on what series to watch and enjoy special treats from the local Asian market.
 
 
Fuzzy Fridays
Friday, September 6, 13, & 27
4:00-5:30PM
 
Come join us for a cozy time and decompress after a long week of school. We'll have hot tea, hot chocolate, snacks and fuzzy blankets for teens to enjoy while they watch a movie.
 
 
Taste Test Monday
Monday, September 9
4:00-5:00PM
 
Join us once a month as we explore new foods and snacks from different countries and cultures.
 
 
 
Anti-Bullying Puppet Show
Wednesday, September 11
4:00-5:00PM
 
Are you against bullying? Join us for our anti-bullying puppet show where teens will help to act out scenarios supporting each other and their peers.
 
  
Domino Toppling
Thursday, September 12
4:00-5:00PM
 
Have fun creating domino runs and rallies. Teens can line up dominos, create pictures, run domino races or topple structures they've built.
 
  
Spanish BINGO
Monday, September 16
4:00-5:00PM
 
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month as we play Loteria (Bingo!) and brush up on your Spanish skills.
 
 
Open Mic Tuesday
Tuesday, September 17
4:00-5:00PM
 
Do you have any new talents to showcase? Come show us your stuff every third Tuesday of the month at our open mic.
 
 
Creative Keychains: Glow Forge Edition
Thursday, September 19
4:00-5:00PM
 
Join us for a fun workshop where you’ll design and make custom keychains using our Glowforge laser cutter! No experience needed, and all materials are provided.
 
 
Teen Eats: Homemade Guacamole and Pita Chips
Monday, September 23
4:00-5:00PM
 
Learn how to make guacamole and pita chips using fresh ingredients. 
 
 
CCSD Liberty Hill STEM Initiative: STEM Stop
Tuesday, September 24
4:00-5:00PM
 
Kids and teens in grades K-12 will participate in fun, hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities led by the Liberty Hill STEM team and local industry partners. Session themes will include chemical reactions, coding, aerospace, engineering, drones, and more.
 
Balloon Race
Wednesday, September 25
4:00-5:00PM
 
Teens are assigned a balloon color and must pop all the balloons of that color to the finish line. The first teen to pop all their balloons wins the race!
Visiting the KSNC Teen Room
Curious on what you can do in the Teen Room at the Keith Summey North Charleston Library? Come check it out!
  • Browse the collection and checkout books
  • Study/read
  • Use a computer
  • Participate in a passive program (for a prize)
  • Request to play a board/card game or video game console
  • Create something using our art cart (to be displayed on our art wall!)
Even snacks are allowed! We have vending machines with all your favorites. Once you are finished eating or drinking, please dispose of your trash in the nearest receptacle. You can even eat outside on the patio.
 
From Studying to Chillin' Out - E-Resources
Did you know with your CCSD student I.D. you can access CCPL's online databases and resources for free? (Not to mention checkout books and DVD's with your I.D. and access our computers) 
 
We have online resources for school help, research as well as leisurely ones that allow you to stream music, e-audiobooks, videos and more. Check out these CCPL digital resources for teens: 
 
Homework Help
  • Explora for Middle Schools
  • Middle Search Plus
  • African American History
  • World Almanac for Kids Intermediate 
  • Study SC
  • Tutor.com Student Center 
  • Hispanic Life in America from NewsBank
  • Black Life in America from NewsBank
For Leisure...
  • Libby & Libby for Teens
  • Hoopla
  • Teen Bookcloud
  • Freegal Music 
  • Kanopy
Other Gems...
  • Mango Languages
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
  • LearningExpress Library 
  • Gale Business: Entrepreneurship 
New Books
Looking for your next big read? Check out these CCPL pages for new teen books and recommendations:
 
CCPL Teens
CCPL Teens on Libby
 
Upcoming Book Releases in September 
 
Gita Desai is not here to shut up
by Sonia Patel

When a painful secret resurfaces while a freshman at Stanford, 18-year-old Gita Desai ditches the books night after night in favor of partying and hooking up with strangers until she realizes the only way she can move forward is to stop shutting up about the past.
Fairy Godmother : An Introduction
by Jen Calonita

Rescued by a mysterious duo, Renée, a young governess with a tragic past, enters the Fée world where she has the life she's always dreamed of as she tirelessly works to master her magic and return to the mortal realm with the title of godmother.
Guava and grudges
by Alexis Castellanos

Two teens from rival Cuban bakeries create a recipe for disaster when they start to fall for each other.
 
 
For more teen titles coming out in September, check out Goodreads.
 


FREE healthy afterschool snacks starting September 9th, 2024 for kids and teens ages 18 and under. Program runs until May 16th, 2025.
 
Stay tuned for more information regarding locations and times!
Keith Summey North Charleston Library
3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
843-744-2489

www.ccpl.org/