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BAXTER-PATRICK JAMES ISLAND LIBRARY

1858 SOUTH GRIMBALL ROAD, CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Big Bang Boom @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood - Get ready to rock! Big Bang Boom performances blend learning with laughter and music that even grown-ups will love. With toe-tapping tunes, fun movement, and lots of audience participation, it’s a can’t-miss event for families.

2:45 PM to 3:45 PM

Stone Mosaics

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Combined Community Rooms, St. Paul's Hollywood

Do art like the ancient Romans and make a mosaic from glass tiles pressed into cement. Registration required, supplies limited. Rising 6th graders to this year's graduates, join us for a Summer Reading Program! Discover Endless Eras, Endless Stories with Charleston County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program—open to all ages, all summer long. Visit ccpl.org/summeronline to learn more.

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Fiber Arts Night: DIY Vest

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Community Room A, St. Paul's Hollywood

Interested in the creative world of fiber? Then come join us in learning and creating unique projects through Fiber Art Night: Series Edition. This session we will be working on learning how to sew a vest. Please bring a comfortable shirt for size reference. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Open to all ages however, those below the ages of 18 will require the attendance of a 18 guardian.

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Community Garden Happy Hour

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Lend a hand in the St. Paul's Community Garden and get a little time outside. Come for 30 minutes or stay for the whole time! We hope you'll learn something new, enjoy being outdoors, help your community, and maybe even make new friends. Tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to bring water, sunscreen, and insect protection.

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

PAWS for Reading

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Build your literacy skills by reading out loud to a friendly STAR therapy dog.

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Community Garden Happy Hour

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Lend a hand in the St. Paul's Community Garden and get a little time outside. Come for 30 minutes or stay for the whole time! We hope you'll learn something new, enjoy being outdoors, help your community, and maybe even make new friends. Tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to bring water, sunscreen, and insect protection.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Baby Storytime

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Just for babies and their caregivers! Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of Storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of movement that’s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

How to Tuesdays: Lizard Key Chains @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Combined Community Rooms, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood - Learn how to make this classic lizard key chain! The pony bead key chain is an iconic timeless craft that feels at home in any decade. Endlessly customizable and easy to make.

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Open Hours: Acrylic Painting 101

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Come learn some tricks and tips about Acrylic painting and put them all together to create a painting.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Storytime @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood Library - We will read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills through different activities. This program is designed for ages 0-5, meant to encompass whole families.

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Flavors of Japan: A Cultural and Culinary Journey

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Combined Community Rooms, St. Paul's Hollywood

Join the Japan-America Association of South Carolina for a live Japanese cooking demonstration! Discover traditional ingredients, step-by-step techniques and the rich culinary culture of Japan as an authentic meal is prepared before your eyes.

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Art for Time Travelers @ St. Paul's Hollywood/Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood - Travel through history and make your own masterpiece! We’ll explore one moment in art history—it could be fossils, cave paintings, or even Picasso—and make one unique work of art inspired by that time. Come see where (and when) our adventure takes us and let your imagination soar! Ages 6yrs to 12yrs.

2:45 PM to 4:15 PM

Great Gatsby Soiree

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Combined Community Rooms, St. Paul's Hollywood

Alcohol sales were banned during Prohibition, when the Great Gatsby was set, so let's use the Charliecart to make mocktails! Get your glad rags on and come paint the town red with some babes and big-timers that are just the cat's pajamas. Registration requested. Rising 6th graders to this year's graduates, join us for a Summer Reading Program! Discover Endless Eras, Endless Stories with Charleston County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program—open to all ages, all summer long. Visit ccpl.org/summeronline to learn more.

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Community Garden Happy Hour

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Lend a hand in the St. Paul's Community Garden and get a little time outside. Come for 30 minutes or stay for the whole time! We hope you'll learn something new, enjoy being outdoors, help your community, and maybe even make new friends. Tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to bring water, sunscreen, and insect protection.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Tech Team Help Lab

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Whether you're struggling with using a device, software, or need some basic tech tips, our librarians are here to help. No appointment necessary; stop by during our open hours!

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sit and Fit

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Join us for our Sit and Fit series with certified personal and group exercise fitness instructor Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown! This class will help reduce fat and build muscled while gaining strength, endurance, and flexibility all while being seated! Please bring hand weights, small ball, and plenty of water!

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Community Garden Happy Hour

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Lend a hand in the St. Paul's Community Garden and get a little time outside. Come for 30 minutes or stay for the whole time! We hope you'll learn something new, enjoy being outdoors, help your community, and maybe even make new friends. Tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to bring water, sunscreen, and insect protection.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Open Hours: Acrylic Painting 101

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Come learn some tricks and tips about Acrylic painting and put them all together to create a painting.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Baby Storytime

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Just for babies and their caregivers! Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of Storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of movement that’s developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

How to Tuesdays @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Combined Community Rooms, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood - Come learn something new (skill, craft, games) every week this summer. Check with the Children’s Desk for more details

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Storytime @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood Library - We will read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills through different activities. This program is designed for ages 0-5, meant to encompass whole families.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sit and Fit

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Join us for our Sit and Fit series with certified personal and group exercise fitness instructor Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown! This class will help reduce fat and build muscled while gaining strength, endurance, and flexibility all while being seated! Please bring hand weights, small ball, and plenty of water!

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Charleston Stage Presents "All Smiles" @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood - Charleston Stage presents “All Smiles”, an interactive theatre experience for early childhood up to 2nd grade. Explore how all smiles are unique at each show!

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

3D Printing Software

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Want to 3D print something but not sure how to get started. This is the class for you. We will learn resources that have been pre-made with 3D printable designs. As well as software where you can create your very own 3D printable model. To be sent to the creative studio to be printed.

2:45 PM to 3:45 PM

Mental Fitness & M.E.

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Combined Community Rooms, St. Paul's Hollywood

Explore the importance of the relationship between values, healthy boundaries and self-care with staff from the National Alliance on Mental Health. Rising 6th graders to this year's graduates, join us for a Summer Reading Program! Discover Endless Eras, Endless Stories with Charleston County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program—open to all ages, all summer long. Visit ccpl.org/summeronline to learn more.

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Craft Swap

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St. Paul's Hollywood - Community Room A, St. Paul's Hollywood

Started a hobby but found out it isn't for you? Want to try something new but don't have the funds? Have a lot of leftover supplies from that awesome craft but don't want to throw them out? Then this is the program for you. Come on by and exchange supplies for free. Learn a new hobby or find just the item you were looking for. First Come First Served. Only while supplies last.

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Community Garden Happy Hour

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Lend a hand in the St. Paul's Community Garden and get a little time outside. Come for 30 minutes or stay for the whole time! We hope you'll learn something new, enjoy being outdoors, help your community, and maybe even make new friends. Tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to bring water, sunscreen, and insect protection.

1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Movie Matinee @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

St. Paul's/Hollywood - Enjoy a family friendly classic with snacks! This month, National Treasure A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries. PG (2 hour 11 minutes).

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sit and Fit

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Join us for our Sit and Fit series with certified personal and group exercise fitness instructor Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown! This class will help reduce fat and build muscled while gaining strength, endurance, and flexibility all while being seated! Please bring hand weights, small ball, and plenty of water!

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Community Garden Happy Hour

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St. Paul's Hollywood, St. Paul's Hollywood

Lend a hand in the St. Paul's Community Garden and get a little time outside. Come for 30 minutes or stay for the whole time! We hope you'll learn something new, enjoy being outdoors, help your community, and maybe even make new friends. Tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to bring water, sunscreen, and insect protection.