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
12MAY9:30 AM10:15 AMMini Movers: The Hive9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Chapin Branch LibraryAudiencePreschool
Bring your little busy bee for a morning of active play and learning in our foamnasium. Socks required. Space is limited, and attendance may be capped
Bring your little busy bee for a morning of active play and learning in our foamnasium. Socks required. Space is limited, and attendance may be capped to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. (birth–18 months)
12MAY10:30 AM11:15 AMMini Movers: The Hive10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Chapin Branch LibraryAudiencePreschool
Bring your little busy bee for a morning of active play and learning in our foamnasium. Socks required. Space is limited, and attendance may be capped
Bring your little busy bee for a morning of active play and learning in our foamnasium. Socks required. Space is limited, and attendance may be capped to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. (18–36 months)
12MAY10:30 AM11:30 AMPreschool Storytime10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Gaston Branch LibraryAudiencePreschool
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)
12MAY11:00 AM11:30 AMToddlertime11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pelion Branch LibraryAudiencePreschool
A fun-filled interactive program for toddlers and their grownups that uses songs, puppets and more to kindle the learning process. (12–36 months)
A fun-filled interactive program for toddlers and their grownups that uses songs, puppets and more to kindle the learning process. (12–36 months)
Indulge with a monthly themed list of books that takes a step outside the typical book club format. (ages 18+)
Indulge with a monthly themed list of books that takes a step outside the typical book club format. (ages 18+)
12MAY1:00 PM2:00 PMHandmade: Strings & Things1:00 PM – 2:00 PM South Congaree BranchAudienceAdults
Bring a work-in-progress or learn new needlecraft skills through monthly workshops. (ages 18+)
Bring a work-in-progress or learn new needlecraft skills through monthly workshops. (ages 18+)
12MAY3:30 PM4:30 PMNature Nook: Nazca Lines3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Batesburg-Leesville BranchAudienceYouth
Attempt to solve the mystery of the Peruvian Nazca Lines while creating your own to take home. (grades K–5)
Attempt to solve the mystery of the Peruvian Nazca Lines while creating your own to take home. (grades K–5)
12MAY4:30 PM5:30 PMCreate It: Dino-Gami4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Irmo Branch LibraryAudienceTeens
Put your paper-folding skills to the test as you learn to make origami versions of prehistoric creatures. (grades 9–12)
Put your paper-folding skills to the test as you learn to make origami versions of prehistoric creatures. (grades 9–12)
Unleash your creativity and give your plain white shirt a prehistoric glow up. (grades 6–8)
Unleash your creativity and give your plain white shirt a prehistoric glow up. (grades 6–8)
Learn how to speak basic English in a relaxed environment. (ages 14+)
Learn how to speak basic English in a relaxed environment. (ages 14+)
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+)
01JUN12:00 PM1:00 PMTeenScene: Service Day12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Chapin Branch LibraryAudienceTeens
Get involved with your library in a hands-on way. Attendees need neither be regular volunteers nor attend each month to participate. (grades 9–12)
Get involved with your library in a hands-on way. Attendees need neither be regular volunteers nor attend each month to participate. (grades 9–12)
01JUN1:30 PM2:30 PMEpic Creators: Stitch Squad1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Chapin Branch LibraryAudienceTweens
From beginners to crochet and knitting pros, craft a cozy creation with friends. (grades 6–8)
From beginners to crochet and knitting pros, craft a cozy creation with friends. (grades 6–8)
01JUN2:00 PM3:00 PMBook Club: Bookish Banter2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lexington Main LibraryAudienceAdults
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)
Celebrate 250 years of American play with historic colonial-era games. (families with children)
Celebrate 250 years of American play with historic colonial-era games. (families with children)
We provide the art supplies and you provide the creativity. Paint, sculpt, bead or try something new. (ages 12+)
We provide the art supplies and you provide the creativity. Paint, sculpt, bead or try something new. (ages 12+)
A monthly mystery book club that explores a new theme with every read. (ages 16+)
A monthly mystery book club that explores a new theme with every read. (ages 16+)
02JUN9:30 AM10:15 AMMini Movers: The Hive9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Chapin Branch LibraryAudiencePreschool
Bring your little busy bee for a morning of active play and learning in our foamnasium. Socks required. Space is limited, and attendance may be capped
Bring your little busy bee for a morning of active play and learning in our foamnasium. Socks required. Space is limited, and attendance may be capped to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. (birth–18 months)
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+)