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
13JUN10:00 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)
13JUN10:00 AM11:00 AMHandmade: Fiber Friends10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chapin Branch LibraryAudienceAdults
Bring your knitting, crochet or needlework, try new techniques and troubleshoot challenges in a group setting. (ages 18+)
Bring your knitting, crochet or needlework, try new techniques and troubleshoot challenges in a group setting. (ages 18+)
Gather with fellow enthusiasts for games, crafts and more. (ages 13+)
Gather with fellow enthusiasts for games, crafts and more. (ages 13+)
Survive a dinosaur park breach: solve puzzles, restore power and escape deadly predators in this fast-paced D&D one-shot. (grades 6–12)
Survive a dinosaur park breach: solve puzzles, restore power and escape deadly predators in this fast-paced D&D one-shot. (grades 6–12)
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)
Craft funky and unique jewelry using beads, wire, yarn and buttons. (ages 12+)
Craft funky and unique jewelry using beads, wire, yarn and buttons. (ages 12+)
Bring your favorite recipes to share and discover new dishes as you enjoy a relaxed discussion with fellow community members. (ages 18+)
Bring your favorite recipes to share and discover new dishes as you enjoy a relaxed discussion with fellow community members. (ages 18+)
It’s silent reading time, but for adults. Bring a book to sit and relax for an hour of silent reading with others. Held at Second Wave Coffee & More. (ages
It’s silent reading time, but for adults. Bring a book to sit and relax for an hour of silent reading with others. Held at Second Wave Coffee & More. (ages 18+)
Second Wave Coffee & More
529 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
14JUN2:30 PM4:00 PMHandmade: Crafternoon2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Irmo Branch LibraryAudienceAdults
Enjoy hands-on projects, relaxing vibes and great company with a new craft each month. (ages 18+)
Enjoy hands-on projects, relaxing vibes and great company with a new craft each month. (ages 18+)
Explore learning Spanish and English in this fun dual-language storytime for the whole family. (families with children)
Explore learning Spanish and English in this fun dual-language storytime for the whole family. (families with children)
01JUL10:00 AM10:30 AMToddlertime10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Batesburg-Leesville BranchAudiencePreschool
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)
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+)
01JUL12:00 PM1:30 PMGame On: Mahjong12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Pelion Branch LibraryAudienceAdults
A great opportunity to meet new people and exercise your brain while learning to play mahjong. (ages 18+)
A great opportunity to meet new people and exercise your brain while learning to play mahjong. (ages 18+)
Listen to stories of abandonment in the South with author Tom Poland. Visit dead churches, seashell-covered graves, Nascar’s original “speed” track and more. (ages 12+)
Listen to stories of abandonment in the South with author Tom Poland. Visit dead churches, seashell-covered graves, Nascar’s original “speed” track and more. (ages 12+)
01JUL3:00 PM5:00 PMLego Club3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gaston Branch LibraryAudienceYouth
Explore what you can build with Lego bricks. (grades K–5)
Explore what you can build with Lego bricks. (grades K–5)
Work on your current project and chat with fellow crafters. Bring your needed materials. (ages 18+)
Work on your current project and chat with fellow crafters. Bring your needed materials. (ages 18+)
Hang out with fellow collectors, show off your shiny papers and learn easy ways to manage your cards. Snacks and drinks provided. (ages 16+)
Hang out with fellow collectors, show off your shiny papers and learn easy ways to manage your cards. Snacks and drinks provided. (ages 16+)
Bring your supplies and work alongside others as you chat and share ideas. (ages 18+)
Bring your supplies and work alongside others as you chat and share ideas. (ages 18+)
Gain skills in trail map reading and route planning for safe, enjoyable day hikes. (ages 18+)
Gain skills in trail map reading and route planning for safe, enjoyable day hikes. (ages 18+)
Get ready to stomp into Summer Reading beginning May 26. Grab a tracking card, earn prizes and uncover prehistoric levels of fun all summer long.