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
OCTOBER
01OCT10:00 AM11:00 AMBook Club: Much Ado About Classics10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Lexington Main Library
Discuss the classics and explore how the ideas of yesteryear transcend time. (ages 18+)
Discuss the classics and explore how the ideas of yesteryear transcend time. (ages 18+)
OCTOBER 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
01OCT1:00 PM2:00 PMBook Club: Lit on the Lake1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Enjoy a trip down the rabbit hole as we discuss a new book each month while building friendships at the library. (ages 18+)
Enjoy a trip down the rabbit hole as we discuss a new book each month while building friendships at the library. (ages 18+)
OCTOBER 1, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
01OCT6:00 PM6:45 PMLifelong Learning: English for Beginners6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Swansea Branch Library
New to English? Learn how to speak basic English in a relaxed environment. (ages 18+)
New to English? Learn how to speak basic English in a relaxed environment. (ages 18+)
OCTOBER 1, 2024 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
01OCT6:00 PM7:00 PMBook Club: Detectives & Desserts6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Cozy mysteries are fun, light-hearted adventures with a side of murder. We’ll discuss whodunits while sharing a delectable dessert. (ages 16+)
Cozy mysteries are fun, light-hearted adventures with a side of murder. We’ll discuss whodunits while sharing a delectable dessert. (ages 16+)
OCTOBER 1, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A member of the SC Bar Association will address social security disability benefits. A question and answer session will follow. (ages 18+)
A member of the SC Bar Association will address social security disability benefits. A question and answer session will follow. (ages 18+)
OCTOBER 1, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
02OCT3:00 PM4:00 PMMaster Gardeners: Seeds3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chapin Branch Library
Beautiful flowers, plants and gardens all started with one small seed. We will discuss where and what seeds to buy, how many and, most importantly, how to prepare before planting.
Beautiful flowers, plants and gardens all started with one small seed. We will discuss where and what seeds to buy, how many and, most importantly, how to prepare before planting. Presented in partnership with Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers. (ages 14+)
OCTOBER 2, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
02OCT4:00 PM6:00 PMHandmade: Stitch2Gether4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cayce-West Columbia Branch
Relax and work on your current project while chatting with fellow crafters. Bring your needed materials. (ages 16+)
Relax and work on your current project while chatting with fellow crafters. Bring your needed materials. (ages 16+)
OCTOBER 2, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
02OCT6:00 PM7:00 PMTech Talk: Computer Literacy6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Irmo Branch Library
All are welcome to this monthly session where we will cover a topic of the month, as well as spend time with your questions about computers, the internet and all
All are welcome to this monthly session where we will cover a topic of the month, as well as spend time with your questions about computers, the internet and all things technology. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring their personal devices to learn with. (ages 18+)
OCTOBER 2, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
02OCT6:00 PM7:00 PMBook Club: BYOBooks6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pelion Branch Library
It’s a coffee, tea and book talk kind of night. Read any novel from the genre of the month and tell us all about it. This month, we’re reading thriller
It’s a coffee, tea and book talk kind of night. Read any novel from the genre of the month and tell us all about it. This month, we’re reading thriller novels. (ages 18+)
OCTOBER 2, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
03OCT10:00 AM11:00 AMBook Club: Rowdy Readers10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Irmo Branch Library
Read a variety of books and enjoy a lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
Read a variety of books and enjoy a lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
OCTOBER 3, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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