Porkchop Productions and Science

            The Summer Reading Program is in full swing at the Calhoun County Library and we’re off to an adventurous start! Our theme this summer is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” and we’ve already ventured in space with a portable planetarium, created photographs called cyanotypes without a darkroom, and watched a twisted tale by our favorite performers, Porkchop Productions.

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Porkchop Productions performed The Totally Twisted Tale of the Three Little Pigs. This event took place at the Calhoun County Museum as we partnered together to bring a bigger space to accommodate more patrons to watch this play. As usual, the performance was a blast and filled with laughter for children and adults alike.

Next week, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:30 AM, the Calhoun County Library will host Roper Mountain Science Center again to put on Science Magic for the Summer Reading Program. They will be conducting science experiments that look and feel like magic. Afterwards, the real-life scientist will explain how they really work. This event will be held at the library.

In addition to Science Magic, next week we will also be holding our annual STEM Science Camp. Dr. Lesa Rice-Jackson will be teaching 35 little scientists about seed germination with experiments, lessons, lab safety, and a lot of fun. STEM Science Camp starts on Monday, June 24, 2024 for an introduction and beginning experiments for the week and ends on Friday, June 28, 2024, with a ceremony for parents to see what their child has been up to at the library. Everyday STEM Science Camp will take place from 11:45 AM – 1 PM. This allows for the student to still attend our Science Magic Summer Reading Program before it on Thursday. To participate in STEM Science Camp, the child has to be a rising 1st – 6th grader and they must be registered! To register, call us at 803-874-3389. Spaces are limited so you do not want to wait.

Make sure to keep coming to these Summer Reading Programs to get free crafts, snacks, and books. Don’t forget to keep logging those minutes on Beanstack and pick up a free lunch compliments of the USDA SSO Program if you’re 18 years old and under, on Monday through Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM.

This project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library.