400 14th Avenue North Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 843-918-1275 www.chapinlibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-7pm * Fri. 9am-6pm * Sat. 9am-5pm FREE library cards to City of Myrtle Beach residents with government issued photo identification. We’re not just books… Audio & E-Books * DVDs * Magazines * Live Programs Universal Class – Online General Interest Courses Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/chapinlibrarymb May is National Elder Law Month. Please share Patriotic Book Bingo this information regarding programs geared especially for Thursday, May 3 * 4:00pm to 6:00pm Elders. Spread the word and assist others needing help. Our theme will be patriotic book titles instead of numbers. Wear your red, white and blue and join us. Snacks and Free Legal Clinic prizes will be provided. Doors open at 4:00pm. For more information, call Customer Services at 843-918-1275. Simple Wills & Advance Directives Clinic Tuesday, May 1 * 2:00pm to 3:00pm Free Legal Clinic An attorney from South Carolina Legal Services office will be Elder Law Issues here to explain what you need to consider when preparing a Tuesday, May 8 * 6:00pm to 7:00pm Last Will and Testament. Learn about the following: Elder Law Issues legal clinic will provide general information Things to consider when writing your Will. on the topic. The clinic will consist of a 30-45 minute Choosing a Personal Representative and why this is an presentation followed by an open question and answer important step. session with an attorney. For more information, call the South Execution of the Will. Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program at (843) 799-6653, ext. 158 Planning for Incapacity. or 1-877-797-2227, ext. 158, or log on to www.scbar.org/ Types of Powers of Attorney. clinics. The Pro Bono program is made possible through an Living Wills versus Health Care Powers of Attorney. IOLTA grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation. Reservations are appreciated, but not required. Questionnaire forms will be available for your consideration. Reservations not required, but appreciated. Please email Friday Films * 1:30pm [email protected] or call Laura 843-918-1295 to register. May 11: Jumanji (PG-13) May 25: Downsizing (R) Free Legal Clinic FREE movie - Doors open at 1:30pm. Popcorn will be served, Simple Will & Directives Preparation Clinic and you may bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Questions or information, call 843-918-1275. Tuesday, May 15 * 1:00pm to 4:00pm South Carolina Legal Services will be at Chapin Memorial Library to assist in preparing YOUR Simple Will and Chapin’s Chapters Book Club Advance Directives legal forms, which may include: Tuesday, May 15 * 11:00am to noon Healthcare Power of Attorney; Durable Power of Attorney; "All The Money in the World" by John Pearson and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) forms for residents of South Carolina. To qualify for this FREE legal assistance, you Book clubs are proving that good books bring people must be at least 60 years of age; certain income and together. Collect the book from the Customer Service asset restrictions apply. desk before the date and read it prior to the discussion. The discussion will be held in the first floor meeting room. A Fill-in Questionnaire is available at the Information Questions, email [email protected] or call Deb at Services desk or by email. Please call South Carolina Legal 843-918-1281. Services at 1-888-346-5592 (toll free) to expedite the qualification process and determine if you can receive a FREE Simple Will and the Advanced Directives forms. Topics Trivia Spaces are limited, registration is requested. Please call Tuesday, May 22 Laura at 843-918-1295 or email [email protected]. Special Time 3:00pm to 5:00pm Topics Trivia is a game that lets you show what you know, in If you wish to be added to our mailing list for the monthly teams of one to six players. RSVPs are appreciated, not newsletter, please call Laura at 843-918-1295 or email: required. For more information, call Information Services at [email protected]. 843-918-1295. Harry Potter Book Club Grades 4th-9th * Pre-Registration Required May 2018 Storytime Schedule Tuesday, May 29 * 4:30pm to 6:00pm Check www.chapinlibrary.org for updates. Embark on a magical year-long journey as we read and discuss all eight Harry Potter books! On the last Tuesday of each month, ** No Storytimes May 13 to June 1 ** there will be a book discussion and an accompanying craft, activity, or game. For May, we will discuss chapters 20-37 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Enjoy some delicious Chapin Memorial Library offers free Polyjuice Potion and see what we become. For more storytimes for ages four months and up. information or to register, call Stacy at 843-918-1275, email These storytimes are designed to develop [email protected] or sign up at the Youth Services early literacy skills for school readiness, desk. defined by Every Child Ready to Read @ your library®. For more information, phone 843-918-1275 or visitwww.chapinlibrary.org. Teen Events * Homework Hangout 6th-12th Grades * Fridays, May 4 & 11 3:45pm to 5:15pm in the YS Department BABY STORYTIME: Pre-Registration Required. Tuesdays, at 9:30am & 11:00am. For ages 4-20 months. Enjoy rhymes, Set aside time to get homework finished at the library. Staff fingerplays, music, bubbles, and age appropriate toys with your and volunteer homework tutors will be available for help. child. Limited to 12 babies and their caregivers per session. Snacks and water provided. Contact Grace with any questions. Email [email protected] or call 843-918 TODDLER STORYTIME: Wednesdays -1275. at 9:30am & 11:00 am. For ages 20-35 months. Join us for stories, flannel- boards, fingerplays, songs, and an age appropriate craft. Early learning toys are available for parent/child use after storytime. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Thursdays at 11:00am. For ages 3 through 5 years old. Children enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and a craft. Literacy toys are available for parent/child use after storytime. We are getting ready for our annual Summer Reading Programs and we hope that you will join us this summer. May Family Events We will have programs for all ages: Adults, Teens, Children and Early Literacy for those not even in school yet. We hope Fridays, May 4 & 18 * 11:00am to 12:00pm that you will enjoy what we have planned. Stay tuned for next Family Dance Party: Family Dance Party consists of a month’s newsletter to find out what is going on at the library! story, movement, and music. The party is especially for babies through pre-school age children, but all families Summer Reading Sign Up begins on May 28, 2018 are welcome. Come and dance with us and have some fun. Saturday, May 5 * 10:00am to 12:00pm Youth Chess Club: Open to youth of all ages and skill levels. Play chess and learn new tactics and strategies. If you’ve never played before, come learn the game. This program is organized and run by volunteers and promoted by the library. If you require more information, please contact [email protected]. Saturday, May 12 * 11:00am to 12:00pm Family Storytime: Children of all ages. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards, and a craft. Literacy toys We’re proud to announce the following groups have monthly are available for parent/child use after storytime. meetings at the library for anyone to join: Grand Strand Saturday, May 26 * 1:00pm to 2:00pm Genealogy Club, Grand Strand Multiple Sclerosis Lego Build: Keep your engineering and problem-solving (MS) Self Help Group, Daughters of the American skills sharp, strengthen your STEAM muscles, and spark Revolution (DAR) Meet & Greet and Waccamaw your imagination with an abundance of Lego bricks. Area Family Caregiver’s Support Group. Please Inspiration topic will be given and then it’s build time! check our website calendar for specific dates and times at Ages: 4-14 (Anyone under 8 must bring an adult.) http://www.chapinlibrary.org. .