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Lexington County Library holds a long-standing commitment to serving children and families by offering exceptional collections, programs and services. Our primary goal is to foster a deep appreciation for reading and exploration. Additionally, we recognize the importance of supporting families, caregivers and educators. When you visit any of our 10 branches, you’ll discover dedicated spaces specifically designed for children to engage in reading and discovery.

Our specially crafted areas cater to literacy and learning, ensuring that our programs deliver enriching experiences that encourage a love for books and community. For children, we offer a range of:

 

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Topic    Jewish American Heritage Month

Challah for Shabbat tonight
Lilah Tov, good night
The many mysteries of the Finkel family
The dubious pranks of Shaindy Goodman
Tzimmes for Tzipporah
Shira & Esther's double dream debut

Book Spotlight    Books That Make Cents

Get To Know: Money
Wants vs. needs vs. robots
Little Daymond Learns to Earn
Let's explore needs and wants
Save It! A moneybunny book
Follow the Money!

PICTURE BOOKS    South Carolina Book Awards (2025)

100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli
A Day With No Words
Dear Mr. G
Elena Rides
How This Book Got Red
I am a Dragon!: A Sqabble & a Quibble

CHILDREN'S    South Carolina Book Awards (2025)

The Cursed Moon
Dogtown
Farther Than the Moon
Final Word
The Firefly Summer
Four Eyes

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Potty Training Like a Pro

It’s time to talk about that horrible “P” word — potty. When it is time for potty training, you can’t help being a little apprehensive. Even if you have previous potty training experience, you cannot predict how potty training will go this time.

Books are Magical

Unleash the magic — open a book and make today extraordinary. September 25 is National Open the Magic Day. After discovering this celebration, I did a little digging because it reminded me of unicorns. My five-year-old daughter is rather obsessed with them.

Apple-solutely Love Fall

During the fall season, the apple truly hits its prime with delicious concoctions like apple cider, apple pie, caramel apples — and the list goes on. October marks National Apple Month, a dedication to the top-tier fruit that’s been around for nearly 10,000 years.

Board Games Aren’t Just for Fun

Board games aren’t just for fun — they’re learning tools. Cooperation, strategy, math, science, literacy, critical-thinking … there’s a game for that. From classic to brand new, here are some board games to play with your family.

Fall Into Winter Reading

The days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer — but reading always brightens up our day — so we’re challenging you to Fall Into Winter Reading. We realize you’re busy, so we made it simple.

What’s all the Hoopla About?

Books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and television shows are all items accessible through the library — but what about music? That’s where Hoopla comes in. Hoopla allows you to check out music from a wide variety of artists and in a …

📢 Hoopla Update — Changes Starting May 1
To keep this popular service within our budget, monthly checkouts will be reduced from 4 to 3. The magazine BingePass has also been removed (magazines are still available on Libby). Thank you for understanding as we work to manage costs while continuing to provide valuable resources.

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