Learn about the history of Van Gogh’s life using research and resources from the library. (ages 18+)

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum Curator of Education Joe Long tells the history of the youngest military officer in South Carolina and his service in the South Carolina reserves from 1864 to 1865. (ages 16+)

Was that Taylor Swift or Shakespeare? Play this game to match the quote to the artist. (grades 9–12)

Travel through your family history as we learn about library resources that can assist in your genealogy research. Attendees are encouraged to bring personal devices to do their research, as well as old photographs, documents or other items that may provide insight into their family history. (ages 18+)

Learn how to search genealogy information through library databases like Fold3, Ancestry and HeritageQuest to discover your family history. (ages 18+)

Learn about the Lutheran Seminary in Lexington County. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Museum. (ages 18+)

Yom Hashoah (International Holocaust Remembrance Day) is May 5 and 6. Representatives of the South Carolina Holocaust Council, including a descendant of a Holocaust survivor, will teach about the Holocaust and why it’s so important that we remember. (ages 18+)

Calling all teen adventurers. Dive into the world of books and libraries in literary trivia. Unleash your reading superpowers, conquer trivia challenges and claim the title of the Ultimate Book Explorer. (grades 9–12)

Discover the rich history of Chinese opera from plots to painted faces with Lin Ko. Explore your performing skills, and learn distinctive techniques used for professional theatrical face painting. (grades 9–12)

Discover the art of Japanese sand gardens with Lin Ko. Dig in and learn to bridge the space of style and serenity. Participants will leave with hands-on knowledge of how to create their own calming miniature gardens. (grades 9–12)

Step into the shoes of World War II code talkers in our exclusive workshop. Learn the secrets of the Unbreakable Code, decode messages and experience the thrill of passing coded notes in this hands-on historical adventure. (grades 9–12)

Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services will present a short program about being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, Holli will provide an appraisal of items brought in by the first fifteen program attendees. (ages 16+)

Discover the art of Japanese sand gardens with Lin Ko. Dig in and learn to bridge the space of style and serenity. Participants will leave with hands-on knowledge of how to create their own calming miniature gardens. (grades 9–12)

Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services will present a short program about being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, Holli will provide an appraisal of items brought in by the first fifteen program attendees. (ages 18+)

Get a head start on your Fourth of July celebration by delving into the fascinating history of the colonial settlers in Lexington County. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Museum. (ages 18+)

Learn about the historic structures of Lexington County. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Museum. (ages 18+)

South Carolina author Tom Poland will talk about the carnivorous plants, snakes, amazing orchids and wildflowers that live in our bays. Begin your adventure by checking out his book Carolina Bays: Wild, Mysterious, and Majestic Landforms, and plan an adventure to one of the several nearby bays, including a heritage preserve that may be a bay in the process of forming. (ages 18+)

Discover the art of Japanese sand gardens with Lin Ko. Dig in and learn to bridge the space of style and serenity. Participants will leave with hands-on knowledge of how to create their own calming miniature gardens. (grades 9–12)

Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services will present a short program about being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, Holli will provide an appraisal of items brought in by the first fifteen program attendees. (ages 18+)

Celebrate the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics with an evening in the French capital city. Enjoy some French treats while watching Moulin Rouge (PG-13). (grades 9-12)

See the beauty in the flaws with this Japanese-inspired activity. (grades K–5)

Discover the rich history of Chinese opera from plots to painted faces with Lin Ko. Explore your performing skills, and learn distinctive techniques used for professional theatrical face painting. (grades 6–8)

Explore your creativity as we create our own maps of places, either real or imaginary, using some unusual supplies. We’ll also learn fun facts about maps and their impact on how we learn and understand history. (ages 18+)

Learn about the history of alcohol in Lexington County. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Museum. (ages 18+)

Discover the rich history of Chinese opera from plots to painted faces with Lin Ko. Explore your performing skills, and learn distinctive techniques used for professional theatrical face painting. (grades 9–12)

Discover the art of Japanese sand gardens with Lin Ko. Dig in and learn to bridge the space of style and serenity. Participants will leave with hands-on knowledge of how to create their own calming miniature gardens. (grades 9–12)

Get an introduction to archaeology by participating in a mock archaeological dig, uncovering artifacts and piecing them back together. (grades K–5)

Discover the lives of the seafaring warriors using research and resources from the library. (ages 18+)

Discover the art of Japanese sand gardens with Lin Ko. Dig in and learn to bridge the space of style and serenity. Participants will leave with hands-on knowledge of how to create their own calming miniature gardens. (grades 9–12)

Travel through your family history as we learn about library resources that can assist in your genealogy research. Attendees are encouraged to bring personal devices to do their research, as well as old photographs, documents or other items that may provide insight into their family history. (ages 18+)

Teams will compete in a series of bookish relays, puzzles and challenges. This library Olympics event is all about teamwork, knowledge and the joy of reading. (grades 6–8)

Have a lot of seemingly useless knowledge and random factoids stored up in your brain? Put it all to use in an afternoon full of trivia, pop-culture references and literary facts. (ages 16+)

Lake Murray, the jewel of South Carolina, has a unique story. Learn about this prized local body of water. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Museum. (ages 18+)