Local History & Genealogy

A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their grownups. This fun and unique storytime is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere with books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces. (birth–12 months)

Join us to discuss the classics and explore how the ideas of yesteryear transcend time. (ages 18+)

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

This is an interactive program full of picture books, lap rhymes, games, fingerplays and songs for younger toddlers and their grownups. (ages 12–24 months)

A fun-filled interactive program for toddlers and their grownups that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process. (ages 24–36 months)

A member of the SC Bar Association will address social security legal issues. A question and answer session will follow. (ages 18+)

A fun-filled interactive program for toddlers and their grownups that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process. (ages 24–36 months)

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

Prepare a dish from one of our cookbooks and bring it in to share as we learn about different cultures, discuss cooking tricks and techniques, ingredient substitutions and more. Bringing a dish is encouraged but not required. For Oktoberfest, we’ll bake a Bavarian-inspired dish to share as we learn more about German and Bavarian cultures. (ages 18+)

You’re invited to the newest book club on the block. Enjoy light refreshments and casual discussion on a variety of genres. (ages 18+)

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

Discover some of our favorite scary stories, and write letters to your favorite spooky authors. (grades 6–8)

Cozy mysteries are fun, light-hearted adventures — with a side of murder. Enjoy reading a variety of books, having spirited discussions and sharing delectable desserts. (ages 18+)

Learn how to cast on, knit basic stitches and cast off in a casual setting. All materials will be provided, but if you’d like to take your work home and practice, we recommend bringing size eight needles and medium weight yarn. (ages 18+)

An interactive program full of picture books, lap rhymes, games, fingerplays and songs for younger toddlers and their grownups. (ages 12–24 months)

Get personal assistance with your computer or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials, and more. Appointments are needed. Sessions are 30 min. To register, call (803) 794-6791, ext. 4. (ages 18+)

Relax and work on your current project while chatting with fellow crafters. Bring your knitting, crochet or needlework, and try out new techniques from one of our many crafting books and troubleshoot challenges in a group setting. (ages 18+)

This is an interactive program full of picture books, lap rhymes, games, fingerplays and songs for younger toddlers and their grownups. (ages 12–24 months)

A fun-filled interactive program for toddlers and their grownups that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process. (ages 24–36 months)

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

Join the block party — use your imagination, curiosity and problem-solving skills to build different Lego creations. Our Lego club can enhance learning with hands-on activities that promote reading and critical thinking. (grades K–5)

Get personal assistance with your computer or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. (ages 18+)

Put on your dancing shoes, bring your family and join us for a fun interactive program featuring music, movement and more. (all ages)

Play is one of six practices to promote early literacy skills in young children. Join us for open play on our Foamnasium playground, and develop your little one’s gross motor skills along the way. (ages birth–24 months)

Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)

Step into a six-part walking course, which can help reduce the pain of arthritis, improve balance and strength and build confidence in your ability to be physically active. This program is in partnership with the Division of Public Health Nutrition of SCDHEC. (ages 18+)

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature and allow all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

Play is one of six practices to promote early literacy skills in young children. Join us for open play on our Foamnasium playground, and develop your little one’s gross motor skills along the way. (ages 2–5 years)

You can never have too many ghosts for Halloween, so we’re adding to your collection. Everything you need will be provided to create your own plaster of Paris ghost. (grades K–5)

Make your own silly hat and celebrate Mad Hatter Day with a tea party. Costumes welcome. (grades K–5)

Join the block party — use your imagination, curiosity and problem-solving skills to build different Lego creations. Our Lego club can enhance learning with hands-on activities that promote reading and critical thinking. (grades K–5)

Enjoy coffee and a lively discussion about a variety of books in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)

You can never have too many ghosts for Halloween, so we’re adding to your collection. Everything you need will be provided to create your own plaster of Paris ghost for Halloween. (ages 18+)

A member from the SC Bar Association will address elder law issues. A question and answer session will follow. (ages 18+)

This is a different kind of tech talk. It’s an open forum all about technology. Join us the first Friday of every month for coffee, snacks and a Q&A session. (ages 18+)

Learn how to use your computer, tablet or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. To register, call (803) 532-9223. (ages 18+)

Stop by Mission Control for a drop-in makerspace program. Use library-supplied items to create different forms of technology. Younger siblings may attend with elementary-age attendees if they are accompanied by an adult caregiver. (grades K–5)

A fun-filled interactive program for toddlers and their grownups that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process. (ages 24–36 months)

Get personal assistance with your computer or smartphone. We can help you set up email, navigate the internet, download library materials and more. Sessions are 30 minutes. (ages 18+)

Canasta is a card game in the rummy family. Whether you want to learn or already know the game, it’s a fun time. (ages 18+)

A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their grownups. This fun and interactive storytime is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere with books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces. (birth–18 months)

Are you crafty, a foodie or love fashion? Are you interested in tidying up your home or looking for inspiration? Then Pinterest is the place to be. Learn useful tips for navigating the website and how to create boards, all while exploring fun ideas. (ages 18+)

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to literature and allow all ages to experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling, songs and more. (all ages)

Want to play D&D but don’t know where to begin? Learn about the various races, classes, alignments and backstories that are available in the game’s fifth edition and leave with a completed character sheet, prepped and ready for your first campaign. (ages 18+)

It’s a play date for the whole community. Help your little one develop fine motor skills and creativity through open-ended sensory play, games, and other hands-on activities. (ages 2–6 years)

A fun-filled interactive program for toddlers and their grownups that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to kindle the learning process. (ages 24–36 months)

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Together, explore stories and activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning by promoting language and listening skills, expanding your child’s imagination and sparking their curiosity about the world around them. (ages 3–5 years)

Read a variety of books and enjoy lively discussion in a friendly, casual atmosphere. (ages 18+)

Join the block party — use your imagination, curiosity and problem-solving skills to build different Lego creations. Our Lego club can enhance learning with hands-on activities that promote reading and critical thinking. (grades K–5)

Spend the evening at the library making one-of-a-kind crafts with newspaper. Materials will be provided. (ages 18+)

Make Monday the new family game night. Firefly Toys & Games is bringing some of their favorite family-friendly games for a night of competitive fun. (all ages)