The South Carolina Room — located on the ground floor at Lexington Main Library — houses the core of our local history and genealogy collection. The collection includes non-circulating reference books, maps, local obituary indexes, microfilmed newspapers, census records, historical papers, family histories, military records and photographs.
The mission of the South Carolina Room is to collect, preserve and provide access to materials that focus on the history and genealogy of Lexington County and the surrounding counties that made up the old Orangeburgh District as well as the state of South Carolina as a whole.
The Reference staff at Lexington Main Library are available to provide assistance with genealogical and local historical research.
5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. 29072
Phone: (803) 785-2680
Email: ask@lexcolibrary.com
A local discovery of old ship newsletters brings the Pacific War to life. Learn about life aboard the USS Santa Fe, how she earned 13 World War II battle stars
A local discovery of old ship newsletters brings the Pacific War to life. Learn about life aboard the USS Santa Fe, how she earned 13 World War II battle stars and the nickname “The Lucky Lady.” (ages 16+)
Learn about the free reading tracking apps and related resources available to you. (ages 18+)
Learn about the free reading tracking apps and related resources available to you. (ages 18+)
Can Holly save Christmas? Find out in this original tale that will warm the frostiest of hearts. Presented by Porkchop Productions. (families with children)
Can Holly save Christmas? Find out in this original tale that will warm the frostiest of hearts. Presented by Porkchop Productions. (families with children)
Share a love of reading with your child by exploring stories together, promoting language skills and sparking their curiosity about the world. (3–5 years)
Share a love of reading with your child by exploring stories together, promoting language skills and sparking their curiosity about the world. (3–5 years)
Wear comfortable clothes as we exercise in a DVD-led chair yoga class. (ages 18+)
Wear comfortable clothes as we exercise in a DVD-led chair yoga class. (ages 18+)
Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat, thick towel or blanket if possible. (ages 18+)
Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat, thick towel or blanket if possible. (ages 18+)
Can Holly save Christmas? Find out in this original tale that will warm the frostiest of hearts. Presented by Porkchop Productions. (families with children)
Can Holly save Christmas? Find out in this original tale that will warm the frostiest of hearts. Presented by Porkchop Productions. (families with children)
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to the library. All are welcome for photos, holiday cheer and a chance to tell Santa your holiday wishes in person. (all ages)
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to the library. All are welcome for photos, holiday cheer and a chance to tell Santa your holiday wishes in person. (all ages)
Create a small globe ornament and enjoy a cozy cup of hot cocoa in our festive holiday community — where creativity and cheer come together. (ages 18+)
Create a small globe ornament and enjoy a cozy cup of hot cocoa in our festive holiday community — where creativity and cheer come together. (ages 18+)
Dig into interesting and chilling tales. All horror genres will be explored. (ages 18+)
Dig into interesting and chilling tales. All horror genres will be explored. (ages 18+)
Welcome to a magical snow day in the South — no boots needed. Enjoy hands-on learning activities, treats and a snowball fight you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
Welcome to a magical snow day in the South — no boots needed. Enjoy hands-on learning activities, treats and a snowball fight you won’t want to miss. (grades K–5)
03JAN10:00 AM10:30 AMBaby Storytime10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Lexington Main LibraryAudiencePreschool
An experience for our youngest library users and their grownups — this storytime is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading. (birth–12 months)
An experience for our youngest library users and their grownups — this storytime is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading. (birth–12 months)
New year, new language. Discover language learning resources available through the library, including ebooks, audiobooks, print resources and apps. (ages 18+)
New year, new language. Discover language learning resources available through the library, including ebooks, audiobooks, print resources and apps. (ages 18+)
Start a new hobby for the new year by trading crafting goods with others. (all ages)
Start a new hobby for the new year by trading crafting goods with others. (all ages)
Experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling and songs for any age. (families with children)
Experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling and songs for any age. (families with children)
Experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling and songs for any age. (families with children)
Experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling and songs for any age. (families with children)
Drop in for an afternoon of sensory fun, hands-on activities and open play on our indoor playground — perfect for active, curious little ones. (2–5 years)
Drop in for an afternoon of sensory fun, hands-on activities and open play on our indoor playground — perfect for active, curious little ones. (2–5 years)
04JAN2:30 PM4:30 PMGame On: Tabletop RPG2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Irmo Branch LibraryAudienceAdults
Calling all adventurers, regardless of experience, to embark on quests in a D&D RPG setting. House rules may apply. Limited to 10 participants. (ages 18+)
Calling all adventurers, regardless of experience, to embark on quests in a D&D RPG setting. House rules may apply. Limited to 10 participants. (ages 18+)
Share a love of reading with your child by exploring stories together, promoting language skills and sparking their curiosity about the world. (3–5 years)
Share a love of reading with your child by exploring stories together, promoting language skills and sparking their curiosity about the world. (3–5 years)
Gather with homeschool parents and students to chat, learn and connect. (families with children)
Gather with homeschool parents and students to chat, learn and connect. (families with children)
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