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.

Can you build it? Aspiring architects, Lego enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a little fun are welcome to rise to the challenge. Activities are geared toward grades 6–12.

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading and enjoy a variety of games, crafts, bubbles and more. (all ages)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, snack on tasty treats, explore the Mobile Library’s new bookmobile, enjoy a bubble show and coral crown craft with The LARP Faeries and more. (all ages)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Join Lexington Main Library at Icehouse Amphitheater and sign up for summer reading, enjoy crafts, carnival-style activities, inflatables and a fun-filled performance of Junie B. Jones: The Musical by Columbia Children’s Theatre at 4 PM. Call (803) 785-2600 for more information. (all ages)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy fun activities, crafts, snacks and more. (all ages)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy fun activities, crafts, snacks and more. (all ages)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, craft a tote for your books out of an old t-shirt — bring your own for added flair, and enjoy a treasure trove of beach and ocean-themed games and activities along with music, hot dogs, a bounce house and more. (all ages)

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)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities as we bring the beach to you. Sign up for summer reading, get hands-on with some awesome crafts and enjoy a day at the beach — sand, water, volleyball, music and more. (all ages)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy yummy snacks and fun games, win prizes and more. (all ages)

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.

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)

Dive into an ocean of possibilities. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy fun activities, crafts, snacks and more. (all ages)

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)

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)

Put your taste buds to the test and see if you can tell the difference between different brands of water. (grades 6–12)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Kick off an eventful summer, meet new friends and play some games. From get-to-know-you activities to board games, snacks and social time, there’s a little bit for everyone. (grades 6–12)

Create your very own mini-ecosystem by arranging an aquatic terrarium to take home. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4–12)

Learn to make amazing balloon animals using basic techniques. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 6-12)

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)

How much do you remember about the cartoons and movies from your childhood? Test your memory in our time traveling trivia competition. (grades 6–12)

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)

Discover how to make ice cream in this family-fun program. There will be take-home instructions provided at the end. To register, call or click the link below.

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)

Use your precision skills and creativity to master the art of these skill toys. Try your hand at spinning a plate on a stick, have lots of fun with Flop balls, practice juggling sticks and more. (grades 6–12)

Create your very own mini-ecosystem by arranging an aquatic terrarium to take home. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4–12)

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)

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)

Discover the possibilities your local waterways – Broad, Lower Saluda and Congaree – have to offer and what you can do to help preserve them with Bill Stangler, the Congaree Riverkeeper. (grades 6–12)

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 4–12)

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)

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.

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 create your own ocean masterpiece. All materials provided. (grades 4–12)

Discover the power of water and friendship with our afternoon movie. Enjoy a screening of Aquamarine (PG) while eating snacks inspired by the movie. (grades 6–12)

Put your creative skills to the test with improvisational games styled after those used by real acting groups. No experience necessary. (grades 6–12)

We are a teen book club that meets once a month to discuss books over snacks. This month, we are reading The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw. (grades 6–12)

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)

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)

Create your very own mini-ecosystem by arranging an aquatic terrarium to take home. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4–12)

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.

You and your fellow marine biologists are trapped in a submarine, hurtling toward the ocean floor. Before time runs out, you must work together to restore the engine and get safely to the surface. Will you make it in time? Call or click below to register. (grades 6–12)

July is Worldwide Watercolor Month. Explore color and texture by utilizing watercolors and other materials to create your own masterpiece. Call or click below to register. (grades 6–12)

Listen to the sounds of the sea and create a calming, ocean-themed sensory jar that will help you practice mindfulness. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4–12)

Try your hand at making some instrumental surf music. We’ll listen to some classic Dick Dale then take turns rocking out on our shimmery guitar, bass and drums. Absolute beginners encouraged. (grades 6–12)

Transform the old into new by turning our old magazines into amazing sea creatures. (grades 6–12)

Can you navigate through the Bermuda Triangle? Test your navigational skills and discover mysteries about The Devil’s Triangle in this escape room challenge. (grades 4–7)

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)

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)

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)

Use virtual reality headsets to explore the ocean. Visit the site of the Titanic or discover the wonders of a coral reef. Call or click below to register. (grades 6–12)

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)

Experience the first Pirates of the Caribbean (PG-13) movie as you never have before. Props are provided. (grades 6–12)

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.

Can you navigate through the Bermuda Triangle? Test your navigational skills and discover mysteries about The Devil’s Triangle in this escape room challenge. (grades 4–7)

Create your very own mini-ecosystem by arranging an aquatic terrarium to take home. All materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 4–12)

If you’ve ever been curious about popular yarn crafts but never known where to start, this program is for you. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Call or click below to register. (grades 6–12)

We are a teen book club that meets once a month to discuss books over snacks. This month, we are reading Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno. (grades 6–12)

Recycling is vital for the environment — and for this craft. Transform plastic bottles into beautiful wind spirals. (grades 4–7)

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)

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)