Events at this location

Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere.

Grab your pens, pencils or keyboards for an evening of writerly fun. Make progress on a personal project or start something new, and get your creativity flowing in a collaborative setting. All skill levels, experience levels and genres are welcome. Activities are geared toward students in grades 6–12.

Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere.

Gardening is good for a child’s mind, body and soul. It not only teaches them about natural systems, they also learn a lot about themselves. Learn some of the basics about gardening with your child, how to get started, interesting projects to try and fun plants to grow. You’ll also receive book suggestions and recommended gardens to visit to spur more interest. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers.

A storytime experience for our youngest library users. This fun and unique storytime is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere with books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces. It’s designed for the child and their grownup to be actively engaged in the program together. (ages 0–18 months)

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature — allowing all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

This beginner line dance class will be taught by local volunteers. At the sessions, dancers will learn two new line dances a week, the basic steps and structure of line dancing, and how to read step sheets and use YouTube videos to learn dances.

A storytime experience for our youngest library users. This fun and unique storytime is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere and will introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces. It’s designed for the child and their grownup to be actively engaged in the program together. (birth–18 months)

Learn tips and tricks to help you ace your next interview. Staff will go over how to prepare, what to expect and etiquette basics. While we can’t go to the interview with you, we can help you walk into it with confidence.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature and allow all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature and allow all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Click the Learn More button below or call (803) 785-2680 to register.

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Click the Learn More button below or call (803) 785-2680 to register.

Albert Einstein once said, “You have to color outside the lines once in a while if you want to make your life a masterpiece.” Explore different art techniques and follow along step-by-step to create an ocean-themed painting of your very own. All materials provided. (grades 6–12)

This is an interactive program that will familiarize participants with picture books, lap rhymes, games, fingerplays and songs. This storytime is designed for each child and their grown-up to be actively involved in the program together. (ages 12–24 months)

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)

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)

This is an interactive program that will familiarize participants with picture books, lap rhymes, games, fingerplays and songs. This storytime is designed for each child and their grown-up to be actively involved in the program together. (ages 12–24 months)

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)

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)

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Click the Learn More button below or call (803) 785-2680 to register.

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Click the Learn More button below or call (803) 785-2680 to register.

At this special panel discussion with Midlands contributors of the newly published book Ukweli, the authors will share writing practices, the process of collaborating on a large-scale project and the extensive research they completed. This author talk is perfect for writers and readers in the community, and anyone interested in the Black Experience in South Carolina and America. Panelists include editor — Herb Frazier, poets — Ed Madden, Ray McManus and Elizabeth Robin and writers — Ernest Wiggins and Aida Rogers.

Join the block party — use your imagination, curiosity and problem-solving skills to build different Lego creations. Activities are geared toward elementary children, however our Lego club can enhance learning with hands-on activities that promote reading and critical-thinking at all ages. (grades K–5)

Your story matters, and we want to ensure future generations can hear you tell it — literally. Call to schedule a time to sit down with a staff member and record a short interview about your life in Lexington County, which will be made available in our oral history collection.

Join the block party — use your imagination, curiosity and problem-solving skills to build different Lego creations. Activities are geared toward elementary children, however our Lego club can enhance learning with hands-on activities that promote reading and critical-thinking at all ages. (grades K–5)

Embrace the oceans of possibilities by learning the basics of South Carolina’s official dance — the shag.

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)

This beginner line dance class will be taught by local volunteers. At the sessions, dancers will learn two new line dances a week, the basic steps and structure of line dancing, and how to read step sheets and use YouTube videos to learn dances.

A storytime experience for our youngest library users. This fun and unique storytime is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere and will introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces. It’s designed for the child and their grownup to be actively engaged in the program together. (birth–18 months)

Discover how you can use Learning Express to prepare for a variety of exams, including the SAT, GRE and career-specific tests.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature and allow all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

This program is a part of our Green Household Solutions series. Learn how to make your own natural, household cleaners with common ingredients you probably have at home.

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature and allow all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

Enjoy an easy, laid-back craft day making mini magnets out of your favorite images. Bring your own picture or use some from our selection. (grades 4–7)

Get personal assistance with your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. Click the Learn More button below or call (803) 785-2680 to register.

Do you own something ocean or beach-related that tells a great story? Whether it’s a collectible, photograph or object relating to a hobby, bring it to our adult show-and-tell. Imagine what we can learn about our community.

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)

This is an interactive program that will familiarize participants with picture books, lap rhymes, games, fingerplays and songs. This storytime is designed for each child and their grown-up to be actively involved in the program together. (ages 12–24 months)

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)

Enjoy an afternoon of hands-on crafting fun. All materials will be provided.

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)

This is an interactive program that will familiarize participants with picture books, lap rhymes, games, fingerplays and songs. This storytime is designed for each child and their grown-up to be actively involved in the program together. (ages 12–24 months)

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)

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)

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)