Family Literacy Activity Calendar

The South Carolina State Library's biweekly podcast of library news and events celebrates its first year with the 25th episode! The current episode is now available online and on iTunes. In this episode:  Calhoun, Chesterfield, Dorchester and York County Public Libraries have gone live on the new SC LENDS online catalog system; visually impaired and blind K-12 students from across the state have their artwork on display at the State Library’s Talking Book Services student art gallery; the University of South Carolina’s Thomas Cooper library is holding a “What Can You Make With Catalog Cards?” Contest thru November 30; join the Greenville County Public Library for a six-week presentation of Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience! From November 2 thru December 14; featured web site is www.scbookfestival.org.  Listen today!

The Laurens County Public Library is currently holding a Wii Food Drive as part of their Teen Program.  For every can of food brought in, you will get to put your name in a drawing to play the Wii for five minute increments from 4 to 5pm on November 10th.  The more cans you bring in, the more chances you will have to play the Wii! The cans of food will go to needy families in Laurens County for Thanksgiving. There will also be free pizza and drinks for all who come! For more information, contact Erin Allen at the Laurens County Library at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

StoryCorps' National Day of Listening resources are now available for November 27, 2009. Libraries can visit http://www.nationaldayoflistening.org/ to download the free Do-It-Yourself Instruction Guide with step-by-step interview instructions, equipment recommendations and great questions.