Gaston Branch Library
214 South Main St, Gaston, SC
(803) 785-9908
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august
02aug10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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
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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)
06aug11:00 AM12:00 PMAuthor Talk: Edwin BreedenGaston Branch Library11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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(Saturday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The South Carolina Historical Marker Program, established in 1936, has approved the installation of more than 1,700 interpretive plaques, each highlighting how places both grand and unassuming have played important
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The South Carolina Historical Marker Program, established in 1936, has approved the installation of more than 1,700 interpretive plaques, each highlighting how places both grand and unassuming have played important roles in the history of the Palmetto State. Edwin Breeden, the South Carolina Historical Marker Coordinator, will give a presentation on his book, A Guidebook to South Carolina Historical Markers, and offer insights as to how these roadside markers identify and interpret valuable places. (ages 18+)
15aug5:30 PM7:00 PMTech Talk: Mango LanguagesGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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(Monday) 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Let’s talk languages — English, Spanish, Japanese, Swahili and even Pirate. If you want to learn a new language or continue your learning journey, Mango Languages may be for
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Let’s talk languages — English, Spanish, Japanese, Swahili and even Pirate. If you want to learn a new language or continue your learning journey, Mango Languages may be for you. Bring your library card and discover the many benefits of Mango.
22aug5:30 PM6:30 PMBook BuzzGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
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Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
25aug5:00 PM5:45 PMPage by Page: Babbling Book ClubGaston Branch Library5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

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(Thursday) 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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We are a teen book club that meets once a month to discuss books over snacks. This month, we are reading Holes by Louis Sachar. (grades 6–12)
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We are a teen book club that meets once a month to discuss books over snacks. This month, we are reading Holes by Louis Sachar. (grades 6–12)
september
06sep10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
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Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
07sep4:30 PM5:30 PMEpic Crafts: Painting & PopsiclesGaston Branch Library4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Event Details
Finish off summer while eating popsicles and working on a painting of your choice. (grades 6–12)
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Finish off summer while eating popsicles and working on a painting of your choice. (grades 6–12)
12sep5:30 PM6:30 PMTech Talk: lexcolibrary.comGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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(Monday) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Learn the ins and outs of the library’s website — searching for books, placing holds, using online resources and more. (ages 18+)
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Learn the ins and outs of the library’s website — searching for books, placing holds, using online resources and more. (ages 18+)
13sep10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
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Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
15sep3:30 PM4:30 PMKid Zone: Pokémon AfternoonGaston Branch Library3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Time
(Thursday) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Details
Calling all trainers! Explore the library as you hunt for Pokémon, then make a craft and enjoy a Pokémon snack. (grades K–5)
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Calling all trainers! Explore the library as you hunt for Pokémon, then make a craft and enjoy a Pokémon snack. (grades K–5)
19sep6:00 PM7:00 PMLaw Talk: Immigration Law IssuesGaston Branch Library6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
A member of the SC Bar Association will address immigration issues and concerns. A question and answer session will follow. (ages 18+)
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A member of the SC Bar Association will address immigration issues and concerns. A question and answer session will follow. (ages 18+)
20sep10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
26sep5:30 PM6:30 PMBook BuzzGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
27sep10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
october
03oct4:00 PM6:00 PMTween Extreme: CoralineGaston Branch Library4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time
(Monday) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Details
Watch the chilling movie Coraline (PG) over some snacks, and draw your own button-eyed doll portrait. (grades 4–7)
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Watch the chilling movie Coraline (PG) over some snacks, and draw your own button-eyed doll portrait. (grades 4–7)
04oct10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
10oct5:30 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Newspaper CraftsGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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(Monday) 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Spend the evening at the library making one-of-a-kind crafts with newspaper. Materials will be provided. (ages 18+)
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Spend the evening at the library making one-of-a-kind crafts with newspaper. Materials will be provided. (ages 18+)
11oct10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
12oct4:00 PM6:00 PMTech Talk: One-on-OneGaston Branch Library4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Details
Get personal assistance with your computer or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials, and more. (ages 18+)
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Get personal assistance with your computer or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials, and more. (ages 18+)
17oct5:30 PM6:30 PMBook BuzzGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
18oct10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
19oct3:30 PM4:30 PMKid Zone: Optical IllusionsGaston Branch Library3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Time
(Wednesday) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Details
Can you trust what your eyes see? Test your eyes out and create your own optical illusion. (grades K–5)
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Can you trust what your eyes see? Test your eyes out and create your own optical illusion. (grades K–5)
24oct4:30 PM6:30 PMFamily Palooza: Haunting HalloweenGaston Branch Library4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Time
(Monday) 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Details
Bring the family for some Halloween fun, games, crafts and snacks. (all ages)
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Bring the family for some Halloween fun, games, crafts and snacks. (all ages)
25oct10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
november
01nov10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Event Details
Excited for the winter holidays, but miss Halloween? Get the best of both worlds by watching this stop-motion classic while enjoying some popcorn and holiday cookies. Rated PG. (grades 4–7)
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Excited for the winter holidays, but miss Halloween? Get the best of both worlds by watching this stop-motion classic while enjoying some popcorn and holiday cookies. Rated PG. (grades 4–7)
08nov10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
14nov5:30 PM7:00 PMMaster Gardeners: Winter VegetablesGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Interested in trying your hand at winter vegetables? Learn how to successfully grow some of the “all-stars” in a cool-season vegetable garden. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Master Gardener
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Interested in trying your hand at winter vegetables? Learn how to successfully grow some of the “all-stars” in a cool-season vegetable garden. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (ages 18+)
15nov10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
17nov3:30 PM4:30 PMKid Zone: Six SensesGaston Branch Library3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Time
(Thursday) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Details
How in tune with your senses are you? We will try six activities to find out. (grades K–5)
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How in tune with your senses are you? We will try six activities to find out. (grades K–5)
21nov5:30 PM6:30 PMBook BuzzGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
22nov10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
28nov5:30 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Autumn Craft SessionGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
Create a unique craft with us and add a piece of autumn to your home. Materials will be provided. (ages 18+)
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Create a unique craft with us and add a piece of autumn to your home. Materials will be provided. (ages 18+)
29nov10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
december
05dec5:30 PM7:00 PMHandmade: Holiday CardsGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Details
We will make our own personalized holiday greeting cards. All materials will be provided. (ages 18+)
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We will make our own personalized holiday greeting cards. All materials will be provided. (ages 18+)
06dec10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
07dec4:30 PM5:30 PMEpic Crafts: OrnamentsGaston Branch Library4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Event Details
Paint ornaments for your tree while listening to holiday music and enjoying cookies. (grades 6–12)
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Paint ornaments for your tree while listening to holiday music and enjoying cookies. (grades 6–12)
12dec4:30 PM6:30 PMFamily Palooza: Pictures With SantaGaston Branch Library4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Time
(Monday) 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Details
Santa will be visiting Gaston. Bring your cameras and have a chat with the big guy before the big day. (all ages)
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Santa will be visiting Gaston. Bring your cameras and have a chat with the big guy before the big day. (all ages)
13dec10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)
15dec3:30 PM4:30 PMKid Zone: It's the GrinchGaston Branch Library3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Time
(Thursday) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Details
Get in the holiday spirit by celebrating all things Grinch with games, crafts and snacks. (grades K–5)
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Get in the holiday spirit by celebrating all things Grinch with games, crafts and snacks. (grades K–5)
19dec5:30 PM6:30 PMBook BuzzGaston Branch Library5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Time
(Monday) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
Event Details
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
20dec10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool StorytimeGaston Branch Library10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding
Event Details
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)