Chapin Branch Library
129 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC
(803) 345-5479
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may
02may1:00 PM6:00 PMGiving Back: Blood Drive1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

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(Monday) 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Every three seconds a blood donation is the difference between life and death for patients undergoing emergencies, elective surgeries and cancer treatments. Give blood and make a big difference in
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Every three seconds a blood donation is the difference between life and death for patients undergoing emergencies, elective surgeries and cancer treatments. Give blood and make a big difference in the lives of others. Registration required, visit redcrossblood.org.
02may6:00 PM7:00 PMWell Written: Chapin Writers Club6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Whether you want to tell a story, educate others, or simply express yourself, learn how to harness your creativity and love for writing.
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Whether you want to tell a story, educate others, or simply express yourself, learn how to harness your creativity and love for writing.
04may1:00 PM1:45 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning
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Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–6 years)
05may3:00 PM4:00 PMKidzone: Mother's Day3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

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(Thursday) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Let’s create a gift for mom that will make her feel special this Mother’s Day. Activities are geared toward grades K–5.
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Let’s create a gift for mom that will make her feel special this Mother’s Day. Activities are geared toward grades K–5.
06may11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
09may1:15 PM2:30 PMChapin Book Club1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

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(Monday) 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
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Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
09may4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids ages 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids ages 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
11may1:00 PM1:45 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–6 years)
12may6:00 PM7:00 PMEvent OverTween Extreme: Skill Toys6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Flower sticks, kendama, yo-yo and more. Test your agility with skill toys from around the world. Activities are geared toward grades 4–7. Registration required.
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Flower sticks, kendama, yo-yo and more. Test your agility with skill toys from around the world. Activities are geared toward grades 4–7. Registration required.
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13may11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
16may6:00 PM7:00 PMWell Written: Chapin Writers Club6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Whether you want to tell a story, educate others, or simply express yourself, learn how to harness your creativity and love for writing.
Event Details
Whether you want to tell a story, educate others, or simply express yourself, learn how to harness your creativity and love for writing.
18may1:00 PM1:45 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–6 years)
19may6:00 PM7:00 PMEvent OverTeenScene: Skill Toys6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Flower sticks, kendama, yo-yo and more. Test your agility with skill toys from around the world. Activities are geared toward grades 6–12. Registration required.
Event Details
Flower sticks, kendama, yo-yo and more. Test your agility with skill toys from around the world. Activities are geared toward grades 6–12. Registration required.
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The time to RSVP has closed.
20may11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
23may4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids ages 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids ages 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
23may6:00 PM7:00 PMLegal Clinic: Wills, Estates & Probate6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
A member of the SC Bar Association will address wills, estates and probate issues. A question and answer session will follow.
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A member of the SC Bar Association will address wills, estates and probate issues. A question and answer session will follow.
25may1:00 PM1:45 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–6 years)
26may6:00 PM7:00 PMFamily Palooza: Walking Water6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Make water walk up and down in this mesmerizing, color-mixing, gravity-defying experiment. All ages welcome.
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Make water walk up and down in this mesmerizing, color-mixing, gravity-defying experiment. All ages welcome.
27may11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
Toddlertime is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
june
02jun5:00 PM7:00 PMFeaturedSummer Reading Kickoff Party5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy crafts, face painting, balloon animals, Go Fish, Firefly Games and more. (all ages)
Event Details
Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy crafts, face painting, balloon animals, Go Fish, Firefly Games and more. (all ages)
03jun1:00 PM2:00 PMFamily Palooza: Decorate a Doughnut1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Details
What\’s round, iced and sprinkled with a hole in the middle? Enjoy a sweet story and a doughnut in honor of National Doughnut Day. (all ages)
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What’s round, iced and sprinkled with a hole in the middle? Enjoy a sweet story and a doughnut in honor of National Doughnut Day. (all ages)
06jun1:15 PM2:30 PMChapin Book Club1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
06jun4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
07jun1:00 PM2:00 PMLit on the Lake1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Details
You’re invited to the newest book club on the block. Enjoy light refreshments and casual discussion on a variety of genres. This month’s title is Our Woman in Moscow by
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You’re invited to the newest book club on the block. Enjoy light refreshments and casual discussion on a variety of genres. This month’s title is Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams.
08jun11:00 AM12:00 PMSocial Scene: Oldies but Goodies11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Details
Get connected with an engaging program that includes workshops, crafts, games and more designed specifically for seniors.
Event Details
Get connected with an engaging program that includes workshops, crafts, games and more designed specifically for seniors.
08jun1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
09jun3:00 PM4:00 PMSunspot Larry3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Thursday) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event Details
It is a rare and unique experience to look at the Sun through a powerful telescope. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Larry Metcalf for an opportunity to view sunspots, prominences
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It is a rare and unique experience to look at the Sun through a powerful telescope. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Larry Metcalf for an opportunity to view sunspots, prominences and other exciting features of the Sun safely with solar telescopes. (Don’t try this at home. A regular telescope or binoculars will blind you.) (grades 6–12)
10jun11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
13jun6:00 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Ink Painting6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Create original works of art using found and unusual objects. We’ll make ink prints using leaves, fern fronds, string and more. All materials provided. To register, call or
Event Details
Create original works of art using found and unusual objects. We’ll make ink prints using leaves, fern fronds, string and more. All materials provided. To register, call or click the link below.
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Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details
Prepare to be amazed as Chad Crews reveals the unlimited possibilities of good readers. Enjoy stories, magic, a live animal, music and more. (grades K–5)
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Prepare to be amazed as Chad Crews reveals the unlimited possibilities of good readers. Enjoy stories, magic, a live animal, music and more. (grades K–5)
15jun1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
16jun3:00 PM4:00 PMEpic Crafts: Beginners Balloon Sculptures3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event Details
Learn to make amazing balloon animals using basic techniques. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 6-12)
Event Details
Learn to make amazing balloon animals using basic techniques. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 6-12)
17jun11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
20jun4:00 PM5:00 PMAquatic Terrariums with SCDNR4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
What does water mean to you? Discover how to create a personal relationship and connection to the world’s most amazing non-renewable resource with the guidance of SCDNR. Continue to connect
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What does water mean to you? Discover how to create a personal relationship and connection to the world’s most amazing non-renewable resource with the guidance of SCDNR. Continue to connect at home by arranging an aquatic terrarium to keep. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4-12)
21jun2:00 PM3:00 PMTalewise: Pirates Lost at Sea2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details
Set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and
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Set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to repair their ship before all hope is lost at sea. Conduct several hands-on science experiments that ‘ARRR’ sure to amaze you as we explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure and more. (grades K–5)
22jun1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
23jun3:00 PM4:00 PMFamily Palooza: Ocean Science3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event Details
With summer here and beach trips planned, it’s a great time to learn about how salty ocean water is different from fresh river water. Call or click below to register.
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With summer here and beach trips planned, it’s a great time to learn about how salty ocean water is different from fresh river water. Call or click below to register. (all ages)
24jun11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
27jun4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
27jun6:00 PM7:00 PMAuthor Talk: Tom Poland6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Embark on an illustrated journey down 82 miles of the South Carolina coast with Tom Poland. Discover the oceans of possibilities that exist at Cape Romain as they fight to
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Embark on an illustrated journey down 82 miles of the South Carolina coast with Tom Poland. Discover the oceans of possibilities that exist at Cape Romain as they fight to save shorebirds and loggerhead turtles; the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center where baseball and birds make a fine match; Hobcaw Barony, the presidential retreat that became a wildlife preserve and setting for South Carolina’s biggest art heist and The Grand Strand where music led to a legendary dance culture.
28jun2:00 PM3:00 PMSC Aquarium: Deep-Sea Animals2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details
Join the South Carolina Aquarium and uncover the mysteries of the deep. Learn about the unique adaptations of deep-sea animals and the tools scientists use to study them. Then put
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Join the South Carolina Aquarium and uncover the mysteries of the deep. Learn about the unique adaptations of deep-sea animals and the tools scientists use to study them. Then put your knowledge to the test as you interact with marine animals. (grades K–5)
29jun1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
30jun6:00 PM7:00 PMPantasia Steel Band6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Experience calypso, soca, and reggae musical selections with Pantasia Steel Band’s duo interactive musical performance of steel drums and Caribbean percussion. Learn about Caribbean geography, the history of the steel
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Experience calypso, soca, and reggae musical selections with Pantasia Steel Band’s duo interactive musical performance of steel drums and Caribbean percussion. Learn about Caribbean geography, the history of the steel drum, and historical and cultural events that led to the instrument’s development in Trinidad. (grades 4–12)
july
01jul11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
05jul1:00 PM2:00 PMLit on the Lake1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Details
You’re invited to the newest book club on the block. Enjoy light refreshments and casual discussion on a variety of genres. This month’s title is Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins
Event Details
You’re invited to the newest book club on the block. Enjoy light refreshments and casual discussion on a variety of genres. This month’s title is Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
11jul4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
12jul2:00 PM3:00 PMDidgeridoo Down Under: Oceanography2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details
The didgeridoo — known for its otherworldly sound — has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Join DDU for an interactive, educational, motivational and super fun
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The didgeridoo — known for its otherworldly sound — has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Join DDU for an interactive, educational, motivational and super fun Australian adventure. Enjoy music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building and storytelling. (grades K–5)
13jul11:00 AM12:00 AMSocial Scene: Oldies but Goodies11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Event Details
Get connected with an engaging program that includes workshops, crafts, games and more designed specifically for seniors.
Event Details
Get connected with an engaging program that includes workshops, crafts, games and more designed specifically for seniors.
13jul1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
14jul3:00 PM4:00 PMEpic Crafts: Beginners Balloon Sculptures3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event Details
Learn to make amazing balloon animals using basic techniques. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4–7)
Event Details
Learn to make amazing balloon animals using basic techniques. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4–7)
15jul11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
18jul5:00 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Ikebana with Lin Ko5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Discover Ikebana, the art of beautifully arranged cut flowers, leaves and stems that evolved in Japan over seven centuries ago and create your own flower arrangement. To register,
Event Details
Discover Ikebana, the art of beautifully arranged cut flowers, leaves and stems that evolved in Japan over seven centuries ago and create your own flower arrangement. To register, call or click the link below. Materials will be provided to the first 12 registrants. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation.Â
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19jul2:00 PM3:00 PMFamily Palooza: An Ocean of Stories2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details
Stories can be told in a variety of ways. Dive in for some exciting storytelling, puppetry, songs and more. (all ages)
Event Details
Stories can be told in a variety of ways. Dive in for some exciting storytelling, puppetry, songs and more. (all ages)
20jul1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
21jul3:00 PM4:00 PMBoater Safety With SCDNR3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Thursday) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event Details
Want to know how to stay safe before you hit the water this summer? Jump in our boat, strap on a life jacket and join the S.C. Department of Natural
Event Details
Want to know how to stay safe before you hit the water this summer? Jump in our boat, strap on a life jacket and join the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (SCDNR) boater educator to learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. (grades 4–12)
22jul11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
25jul4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
25jul6:00 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Sock Puppets6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Create an adorable whale plush toy from a sock using basic sewing skills. You bring the sock, and we’ll provide the rest. To register, call or click the link
Event Details
Create an adorable whale plush toy from a sock using basic sewing skills. You bring the sock, and we’ll provide the rest. To register, call or click the link below.
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Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Details
In this updated adaptation of the classic tale, a hardworking fisherman finds himself at the mercy of a wife who is never happy with anything. Will a magical fish who
Event Details
In this updated adaptation of the classic tale, a hardworking fisherman finds himself at the mercy of a wife who is never happy with anything. Will a magical fish who can grant wishes finally make her happy? Or will she find out the hard way that less is sometimes more? (grades K–5)
27jul1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
28jul6:00 PM7:00 PMTim Sonefelt: Shadowy Stories6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Experience the classics of literature come to life in eerie and unexpected ways as you share in this fun, interactive journey with Storyteller Tim Sonefelt. (grades 4–12)
Event Details
Experience the classics of literature come to life in eerie and unexpected ways as you share in this fun, interactive journey with Storyteller Tim Sonefelt. (grades 4–12)
29jul11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
29jul5:00 PM9:00 PMTeenScene: I Survived the Library Lock-In5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Details
Can you survive in the library after it closes? Bring a solid-colored t-shirt, and we’ll provide everything else for an evening of games, crafts and food. Registration and permission slips
Event Details
Can you survive in the library after it closes? Bring a solid-colored t-shirt, and we’ll provide everything else for an evening of games, crafts and food. Registration and permission slips are required. Call or click below to register. (grades 7–12)
august
02aug1:00 PM2:00 PMLit on the Lake1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Details
You’re invited to the newest book club on the block. Enjoy light refreshments and casual discussion on a variety of genres. This month’s title is One Italian Summer by Rebecca
Event Details
You’re invited to the newest book club on the block. Enjoy light refreshments and casual discussion on a variety of genres. This month’s title is One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle.
08aug4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
10aug11:00 AM12:00 AMSocial Scene: Oldies but Goodies11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Event Details
Get connected with an engaging program that includes workshops, crafts, games and more designed specifically for seniors.
Event Details
Get connected with an engaging program that includes workshops, crafts, games and more designed specifically for seniors.
17aug1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
19aug11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
22aug4:00 PM5:00 PMEpic Crafts: Crochet Club4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
Event Details
Get hooked on crochet with a club exclusively for kids age 10 and up. Beginners learn the basics as advanced crafters practice different stitches and new techniques.
24aug1:00 PM1:30 PMPreschool Storytime1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding children’s imaginations and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
25aug4:00 AM5:00 PMFamily Palooza: Tie Dye4:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 4:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Details
Bring your t-shirt, and we’ll supply everything else needed to create a wild, colorful masterpiece. (all ages)
Event Details
Bring your t-shirt, and we’ll supply everything else needed to create a wild, colorful masterpiece. (all ages)
25aug6:00 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Tie Dye6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Thursday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Bring a 100% cotton t-shirt or other cotton item, and we’ll supply everything else you need to create a wild and colorful masterpiece.
Event Details
Bring a 100% cotton t-shirt or other cotton item, and we’ll supply everything else you need to create a wild and colorful masterpiece.
26aug11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Friday) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage
Event Details
This is a fun-filled interactive program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process for toddlers. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities. (ages 24–36 months)
29aug6:00 PM7:00 PMFamily Palooza: Does it Float?6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chapin Branch Library

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Whose boat will stay afloat? Get everyone in the family involved in an outdoor STEAM activity. Call or click below to register. (all ages)
Event Details
Whose boat will stay afloat? Get everyone in the family involved in an outdoor STEAM activity. Call or click below to register. (all ages)