This summer, embark on a journey of art and creativity that will inspire and open your mind to vast possibilities. Challenge yourself to see the world through new eyes and find beauty in unsuspecting places.
Summer Reading boosts literacy and language skills, promotes creativity and imagination, builds
community connections, develops critical thinking skills, encourages family bonding and much more.
Brighten your summer with endless fun at your local library. From colorful programs to
vibrant reads, you choose your inspiration.
30MAY10:00 AM12:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party10:00 AM – 12:00 PM South Congaree Branch
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
MAY 30, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
31MAY10:00 AM12:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pelion Branch Library
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
MAY 31, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
01JUN2:00 PM4:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 1, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
02JUN4:00 PM6:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 2, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
03JUN10:00 AM12:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 3, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
04JUN1:30 PM2:30 PMEpoxy Drip1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Pelion Branch Library
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 4, 2025 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
04JUN3:00 PM6:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Icehouse Amphitheater
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (families with children)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 4, 2025 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
05JUN11:30 AM1:30 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 5, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
05JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JUNE 5, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
05JUN5:30 PM6:30 PMLibrary Antiques Roadshow5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Chapin Branch Library
Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services will share insights into being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, she will provide appraisals for items brought in by
Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services will share insights into being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, she will provide appraisals for items brought in by the first 15 attendees. (ages 18+)
JUNE 5, 2025 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
06JUN2:00 PM4:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 6, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
09JUN4:00 PM6:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 9, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
10JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows3:00 PM – 4:00 PM South Congaree Branch
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JUNE 10, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
10JUN5:00 PM6:30 PMBeads & Bling5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JUNE 10, 2025 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
10JUN5:00 PM7:00 PMSummer Reading Kickoff Party5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer
Color Our World at LexCoLibrary. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity and fun with exciting activities, delicious treats and a bright world of full-color possibilities. Let’s make this summer the most colorful one yet. (all ages)
☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with Beanstack Tracker App.
JUNE 10, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
11JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JUNE 11, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
11JUN5:00 PM6:00 PMEpoxy Drip5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 11, 2025 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
12JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMPlant a Pizza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 12, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
12JUN5:30 PM6:30 PMSketch & Smudge5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JUNE 12, 2025 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
12JUN6:00 PM7:30 PMAuthor Talk: Mary Alice Monroe6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Lexington Main Library
South Carolina author Mary Alice Monroe will discuss her newest novel, Where the Rivers Merge, which celebrates the land and spirit of the early twentieth-century Lowcountry. Copies will be available
South Carolina author Mary Alice Monroe will discuss her newest novel, Where the Rivers Merge, which celebrates the land and spirit of the early twentieth-century Lowcountry. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. (ages 18+)
JUNE 12, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
14JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMHome Sweet Craft3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Connie Gause from Personal Touch Designs will demonstrate how to make a home decor craft. Supplies will be available for the first fifteen participants. Additional attendees are welcome to observe
Connie Gause from Personal Touch Designs will demonstrate how to make a home decor craft. Supplies will be available for the first fifteen participants. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JUNE 14, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
16JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMStory Art10:30 AM – 11:30 AM South Congaree Branch
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
JUNE 16, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
16JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMStory Art2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
JUNE 16, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
16JUN6:00 PM7:00 PMAuthor Talk: Robert C. Clark6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Photographer Robert C. Clark will share images from South Carolina Reflections: A Photographic Journey, a stunning tribute to the state’s diverse landscapes. Spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic, this
Photographer Robert C. Clark will share images from South Carolina Reflections: A Photographic Journey, a stunning tribute to the state’s diverse landscapes. Spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic, this keepsake book showcases his three-decade collaboration with writer Tom Poland. Copies will be available for purchase. (ages 14+)
JUNE 16, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
17JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMStory Art10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Irmo Branch Library
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
JUNE 17, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
17JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMStory Art2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more.
(families with children)
JUNE 17, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
17JUN4:30 PM5:30 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Swansea Branch Library
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters.
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 17, 2025 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
18JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMStory Art10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more.
(families with children)
JUNE 18, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
18JUN1:30 PM2:30 PMBalloon-a-Palooza1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Pelion Branch Library
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are endless. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to arrive early. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 18, 2025 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
18JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMAussie Funk Jam2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items during this uplifting jam session with Didgeridoo Down Under. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 18, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
18JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMStory Art2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
JUNE 18, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
18JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMPlant a Pizza3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 18, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
18JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMFabric Frenzy4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Get ready to craft something awesome. Join the Asia Cultural Society and dive into the world of fabric collage. Use colorful fabric scraps to design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. (grades 6–8)
Get ready to craft something awesome. Join the Asia Cultural Society and dive into the world of fabric collage. Use colorful fabric scraps to design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 18, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
18JUN5:00 PM6:00 PMAussie Funk Jam5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items during this uplifting jam session with Didgeridoo Down Under. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 18, 2025 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
18JUN6:00 PM7:00 PMLibrary Antiques Roadshow6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pelion Branch Library
Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services in West Columbia will present a short program about being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, Holli will be on
Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services in West Columbia will present a short program about being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, Holli will be on hand to provide an appraisal of items brought in by the first fifteen program attendees. (ages 18+)
JUNE 18, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
19JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMStory Art10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more.
(families with children)
JUNE 19, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
19JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMStory Art2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
JUNE 19, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
19JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMAussie Funk Jam2:00 PM – 3:00 PM South Congaree Branch
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items during this uplifting jam session with Didgeridoo Down Under. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 19, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
19JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMSketch & Smudge4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JUNE 19, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
20JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMStory Art10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Pelion Branch Library
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
JUNE 20, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
20JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMPlant a Pizza2:00 PM – 3:00 PM South Congaree Branch
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 20, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
20JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMStory Art2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
Color outside the lines with our master story artists. Enjoy imaginative stories, puppetry, songs and more. (families with children)
JUNE 20, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
20JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMAussie Funk Jam3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lexington Main Library
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items
The otherworldly sound of the didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn how to play basic rhythms and craft a didgeridoo from household items during this uplifting jam session with Didgeridoo Down Under. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 20, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
21JUN11:00 AM12:30 PMSketch & Smudge11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Lexington Main Library
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JUNE 21, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
23JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMPigments of Your Imagination10:30 AM – 11:30 AM South Congaree Branch
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 23, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
23JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMPigments of Your Imagination2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 23, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
23JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMPlant a Pizza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 23, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
24JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMPigments of Your Imagination10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Irmo Branch Library
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 24, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
24JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMPigments of Your Imagination2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 24, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
24JUN4:30 PM5:30 PMBalloon-a-Palooza4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Swansea Branch Library
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are endless. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to arrive early. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 24, 2025 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
24JUN5:30 PM6:30 PMHome Sweet Craft5:30 PM – 6:30 PM South Congaree Branch
Connie Gause from Personal Touch Designs will demonstrate how to make a home decor craft. Supplies will be available for the first fifteen participants. Additional attendees are welcome to observe
Connie Gause from Personal Touch Designs will demonstrate how to make a home decor craft. Supplies will be available for the first fifteen participants. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JUNE 24, 2025 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
25JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMPigments of Your Imagination10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art.
(grades K–5)
JUNE 25, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
25JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMEpoxy Drip2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 25, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
25JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMPigments of Your Imagination2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 25, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
25JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMPlant a Pizza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 25, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
25JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pelion Branch Library
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JUNE 25, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
26JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMPigments of Your Imagination10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art.
(grades K–5)
JUNE 26, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
26JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMPigments of Your Imagination2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 26, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
26JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMEpoxy Drip3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 26, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
26JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMBalloon-a-Palooza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are endless. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to arrive early. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 26, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
27JUN10:30 AM11:30 AMPigments of Your Imagination10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Pelion Branch Library
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 27, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
27JUN11:00 AM12:00 PMFabric Frenzy11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Get ready to craft something awesome. Join the Asia Cultural Society and dive into the world of fabric collage. Use colorful fabric scraps to design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. (grades 6–8)
Get ready to craft something awesome. Join the Asia Cultural Society and dive into the world of fabric collage. Use colorful fabric scraps to design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. (grades 6–8)
JUNE 27, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
27JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMPigments of Your Imagination2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that
Magic and fun collide as Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck work on a masterpiece, creating a colorful explosion of magical storytelling and laugh-out-loud tricks. Prepare for a journey that truly is a work of art. (grades K–5)
JUNE 27, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
27JUN3:00 PM4:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JUNE 27, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
30JUN4:00 PM5:00 PMPlant a Pizza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 9–12)
JUNE 30, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
30JUN5:30 PM6:30 PMLights, Camera, South Carolina5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Gaston Branch Library
Dan Rogers from the South Carolina Film Commission will share insights about South Carolina’s role in the film industry. Our state has been the backdrop for many notable films due
Dan Rogers from the South Carolina Film Commission will share insights about South Carolina’s role in the film industry. Our state has been the backdrop for many notable films due to its landscapes, architecture and atmosphere. Learn more about our unique history in film. (ages 18+)
JUNE 30, 2025 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
07JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMWild Colors10:30 AM – 11:30 AM South Congaree Branch
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 7, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
07JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMWild Colors2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 7, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
08JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMWild Colors10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Irmo Branch Library
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 8, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
08JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMWild Colors2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 8, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
08JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMBalloon-a-Palooza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are endless. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to arrive early. (grades 6–8)
JULY 8, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
08JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters.
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity. (grades 6–8)
JULY 8, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
08JUL4:30 PM5:30 PMEpoxy Drip4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Swansea Branch Library
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JULY 8, 2025 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
09JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMWild Colors10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 9, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
09JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters.
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity. (grades 6–8)
JULY 9, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
09JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMWild Colors2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 9, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
10JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMWild Colors10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 10, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
10JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMWild Colors2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 10, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
11JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMWild Colors10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Pelion Branch Library
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 11, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
11JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMWild Colors2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
Color our wild world with Carolina Wildlife Center. Meet their ambassador animals and learn how wildlife uses and uniquely sees color to survive. (grades K–5)
JULY 11, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
11JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JULY 11, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
13JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMBeads & Bling3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JULY 13, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
14JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMMichelle’s Magical Poodles10:30 AM – 11:30 AM South Congaree Branch
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 14, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
14JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMMichelle’s Magical Poodles2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 14, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
14JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMEpoxy Drip4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JULY 14, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
14JUL6:00 PM7:00 PMSketch & Smudge6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JULY 14, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
15JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMMichelle’s Magical Poodles10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Irmo Branch Library
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 15, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
15JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMMichelle’s Magical Poodles2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 15, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
15JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JULY 15, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
15JUL5:00 PM6:30 PMSketch & Smudge5:00 PM – 6:30 PM South Congaree Branch
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JULY 15, 2025 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
16JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMMichelle’s Magical Poodles10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 16, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
16JUL1:30 PM2:30 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Pelion Branch Library
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters.
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity. (grades 6–8)
JULY 16, 2025 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
16JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMMichelle’s Magical Poodles2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 16, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
16JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMEpoxy Drip3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 6–8)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 6–8)
JULY 16, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
16JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JULY 16, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
17JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMMichelle’s Magical Poodles10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 17, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
17JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMMichelle’s Magical Poodles2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 17, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
17JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMPlant a Pizza3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 6–8)
JULY 17, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
17JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMEpoxy Drip4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JULY 17, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
18JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMMichelle’s Magical Poodles10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Pelion Branch Library
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 18, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
18JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMMichelle’s Magical Poodles2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a
Get ready for a paws-itively magical show! Watch as Michelle’s talented poodles jump through hoops and over barrels, dance to the music and show off their best tricks. It’s a high-energy, tail-wagging performance you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
JULY 18, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
18JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters.
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity. (grades 6–8)
JULY 18, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
21JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMThe Tortoise & the Hare10:30 AM – 11:30 AM South Congaree Branch
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 21, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
21JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMThe Tortoise & the Hare2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 21, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
21JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JULY 21, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
21JUL5:30 PM6:30 PMBeads & Bling5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Gaston Branch Library
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JULY 21, 2025 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
22JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMThe Tortoise & the Hare10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Irmo Branch Library
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 22, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
22JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMThe Tortoise & the Hare2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 22, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
22JUL4:30 PM5:30 PMFabric Frenzy4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Swansea Branch Library
Get ready to craft something awesome. Join the Asia Cultural Society and dive into the world of fabric collage. Use colorful fabric scraps to design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. (grades 6–8)
Get ready to craft something awesome. Join the Asia Cultural Society and dive into the world of fabric collage. Use colorful fabric scraps to design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. (grades 6–8)
JULY 22, 2025 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
22JUL5:00 PM6:30 PMSketch & Smudge5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available
Local artist Jeffrey Miller will challenge and invigorate attendees by introducing them to charcoal drawing, helping them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this medium. Materials will be available for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JULY 22, 2025 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
23JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMThe Tortoise & the Hare10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 23, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
23JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMThe Tortoise & the Hare2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 23, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
23JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMDrip, Drop, Rainbows3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
Create a unique and colorful rain chain while learning their eco-friendly benefits, such as water conservation and erosion prevention. In partnership with County of Lexington Solid Waste Management. (ages 12+)
JULY 23, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
24JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMThe Tortoise & the Hare10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 24, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
24JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMThe Tortoise & the Hare2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 24, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
24JUL3:00 PM4:00 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters.
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity. (grades 9–12)
JULY 24, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
24JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMBalloon-a-Palooza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM South Congaree Branch
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are endless. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to arrive early. (grades 6–8)
JULY 24, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
24JUL4:30 PM5:30 PMAuthor Talk: Robert C. Clark4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Swansea Branch Library
Photographer Robert C. Clark will share images from South Carolina Reflections: A Photographic Journey, a stunning tribute to the state’s diverse landscapes. Spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic, this
Photographer Robert C. Clark will share images from South Carolina Reflections: A Photographic Journey, a stunning tribute to the state’s diverse landscapes. Spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic, this keepsake book showcases his three-decade collaboration with writer Tom Poland. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. (ages 18+)
JULY 24, 2025 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
24JUL5:30 PM6:30 PMHome Sweet Craft5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Batesburg-Leesville Branch
Connie Gause from Personal Touch Designs will demonstrate how to make a home decor craft. Supplies will be available for the first 15 participants. Additional attendees are welcome to observe
Connie Gause from Personal Touch Designs will demonstrate how to make a home decor craft. Supplies will be available for the first 15 participants. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JULY 24, 2025 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
25JUL10:30 AM11:30 AMThe Tortoise & the Hare10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Pelion Branch Library
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 25, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
25JUL11:00 AM12:00 PMPlant a Pizza11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 9–12)
JULY 25, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
25JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMThe Tortoise & the Hare2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Swansea Branch Library
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
Porkchop Productions brings you a reimagined take on this fable favorite, featuring colorful characters, laugh-out-loud humor and valuable lessons in triumph and defeat. (grades K–5)
JULY 25, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
26JUL11:00 AM12:00 PMLibrary Antiques Roadshow11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services will share insights into being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, she will provide appraisals for items brought in by
Holli McGee from McGee Auction & Appraisal Services will share insights into being an auctioneer in South Carolina. Following her presentation, she will provide appraisals for items brought in by the first 15 attendees. (ages 18+)
JULY 26, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
28JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMEpoxy Drip4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Lexington Main Library
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JULY 28, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
29JUL2:00 PM3:00 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro2:00 PM – 3:00 PM South Congaree Branch
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters.
Love manga? Learn how to bring your characters to life. The Asia Cultural Society will guide you through the basics of Japanese manga. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity. (grades 9–12)
JULY 29, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
29JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMEpoxy Drip4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
Create bold, stained-glass-inspired designs using epoxy resin in this hands-on workshop with Mad Platter. Experiment with color, texture and light to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that shines. (grades 9–12)
JULY 29, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
30JUL1:30 PM2:30 PMPlant a Pizza1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Pelion Branch Library
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure
Dig into gardening basics, plant seeds to take home and whip up a delicious veggie pizza using fresh, garden-grown ingredients. Grow, create, and chow down in this hands-on, flavor-packed adventure with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (grades 9–12)
JULY 30, 2025 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
30JUL4:00 PM5:00 PMBalloon-a-Palooza4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are
Pump up the fun — learn the secrets of balloon art from the pros at Balloonopolis and twist your own epic creations. From animals to crazy shapes, the possibilities are endless. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to arrive early. (grades 6–8)
JULY 30, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
30JUL5:00 PM6:00 PMManga 101: Draw Like a Pro5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Gaston Branch Library
Learn the basics of Japanese manga with the Asia Cultural Society. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters in this fun, hands-on workshop. (grades 6–8)
Learn the basics of Japanese manga with the Asia Cultural Society. Discover drawing techniques and create simple characters in this fun, hands-on workshop. (grades 6–8)
JULY 30, 2025 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
30JUL6:00 PM7:00 PMBeads & Bling6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pelion Branch Library
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe
Award-winning jewelry artist Sue Charette-Hood will guide participants in creating beautiful, beaded and wearable artwork. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. Additional attendees are welcome to observe the presentation. (ages 18+)
JULY 30, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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