Hang ten! Make Waves at your library when you sign up for Teen Summer Reading. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to read great books and join in fun events throughout the summer. Learn great crafts - like how to make jewelry and sandals. Don't go to the pool or beach this summer without bringing along your DIY beach ball or decorated Frisbee. Cool off with board games and Nintendo Wii at one of the library's many indoor game days!

Teen Volunteer Day
Tuesday, August 3, 12:00p-4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Need volunteer hours? Here’s a special opportunity for teens to earn volunteer hours at the library. Earn up to 4 hours in one day. Participants will be working in groups on different projects. Open to all teens. Call 527-9248 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
to register.

Summer Shag Dancing
Thursday, August 5, 6:30p-8:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A-C

Join us for a summer reading wrap-up with this classic southern recreation. Lesson and refreshments provided. Open to ages 12 and up. Registration begins July 8. Call 527-9248.

Summer Games
Thursday, August 12, 3:00p-5:00p
Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Tweens and teens are invited to join us for an afternoon of gaming with board games and the Nintendo Wii. Snacks will be provided. Ages 11-16. Call 268-5955 for more information.

Online Scholarship Search Workshop for Teens and Parents
Thursday, August 12, 7:00p-8:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Unlock the mystery of online scholarship searching. Learn strategies to ensure the site you are using is reputable. Discover scholarship resources available at the library that may help you pay for college. Call 527-9248 to register.

Defensive Driving for Teens: Alive at 25
Saturday, August 28, 1:00p-5:30p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

Alive at 25 is a survival course developed by the National Safety Council, taught by off-duty deputy sheriffs and municipal police officers, and is designed to prevent the #1 killer of teens, automobile crashes. Visit www.SCAliveat25.org or call 803-732-6778 to register. The cost of this 4.5 hour interactive class is $35. Scholarships are available (for true financial need, upon request) by calling the above number.

Teen Advisory Board
Monday, August 30, 4:30p-5:30p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Interested in having a say in what goes on for teens at the library? Join our teen advisory board! Come share your ideas. Open to all teens. Call 527-9248 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

In BeTween Craft: Hemp Necklaces and Key Chains
Wednesday September 8, 3:45p-4:45p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Make a fun hemp necklace or a key chain. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Call 527-9248 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.