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Water Safety Day
2025-04-04 11:00:00 2025-04-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Water Safety Day Come join us for Water Safety Day. Hosted by YMCA certified lifeguards. Children and Adults are welcome! Village Library -

Friday, April 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-04 11:00:00 2025-04-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Water Safety Day Come join us for Water Safety Day. Hosted by YMCA certified lifeguards. Children and Adults are welcome! Village Library -

Come join us for Water Safety Day. Hosted by YMCA certified lifeguards. Children and Adults are welcome!

No registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Families | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Fitness |

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Village Library
Phone: 864-898-5747
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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About the branch

The Village Library is located on North Catherine Street in the county seat of Pickens. All library branches including the Village branch feature honeybee observation hives thanks to the support of Bee Well Honey, located in Pickens. A large meeting room, conference room, and study rooms are available as well as public computers and free wifi access.

Upcoming events

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🚐 Central Police Department Community Day - Bolick Field, Central, SC
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outreach
Join us for summer fun and celebration in Central! We'll have lawn games, prizes, and library card sign-ups!
Mini Makerspace
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sarlin Library
Are you running out of space to craft at home? Trying to sunk cost fallacy of a new hobby? Bring your projects & ideas to the library and utilize out space & leftover supplies to make something new!
What's Your Story? - Family Oral History Project Kickoff
Sun, Jun 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us for a drop-in kickoff to our Family Oral History Project! Make a craft and interview your friends and family members to preserve a piece of family history.
Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids and more!
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pickens Rec Center
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids and more!
DIY Anthotype Prints
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sarlin Library
Explore alternative photographic printing by creating Anthotype images on watercolor paper using Turmeric. Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign-up.
Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids and more!
Critter Keeper
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central-Clemson Library
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids and more!
Preschool Storytime - Easley
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Tue, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
A gentle yoga class with an emphasis on mindfulness and meditation.
Critter Keeper
Tue, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Rec Center
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids and more!
Pints & Pages - One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
A 21+ Book Club. Meet us at The Pint Station to discuss this month's book.
Patchwork Keepsakes - Trinket Dish Craft
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us for a creative crafting session where participants will design a quilt-inspired trinket dish!
Family Fishing Clinic - Table Rock State Park
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Learn how to tie fishing knots, rig a rod and reel, cast and more!
🚐 Pickens Flea Market Outreach - Pickens Flea Market & Bargain Exchange
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Join us at your hometown flea market, where we'll have free giveaways, library card sign-ups, and some interesting items to check out on local history, antiques, and more!
Pickens Tech Talk - Hagood Community Center
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
A librarian will be at the Pickens Senior Center to assist with troubleshooting phones, laptops, e-readers and other electronic devices.
Preschool Storytime - Pickens
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Throwback Theater - Jurassic Park (PG-13) 2h 2m
Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Travel through cinematic history with us! Each month, we will screen a beloved classic released in this same month years ago.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Enjoy some outdoor stories, songs, crafts, and snacks with us!
Movie Matinee - Life of Chuck - (R) 1hr 51 min
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Newly released films. All films are shown with closed captions.
Mesozoic Era Bingo
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Teens travel back in time for a prehistoric twist on bingo!
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!
Messy Munchkins - 2nd Friday of each month
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Dress for a mess and join us for multi-sensory play! Ideal for toddlers and preschool kids ages 0-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Summer Pollinator Series with 4-H
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
The library’s observation hives will be featured throughout a special speaker series held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of May, June, and July.
Saturday Storytime - Firecracker Yoga
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
A special themed storytime on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Knit Pickens
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!
Anime Film Festival
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sarlin Library
Unearth a Story at the library with the classic animated dinosaur film Land Before Time.
Children's Museum
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Dinosaur themed story and imagination playground!
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
🚐 Young at Heart - Easley Outreach - Young At Heart, Easley
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Outreach
All seniors are welcome to attend this informative event where we'll be talking about FREE e-book and audiobook downloads, our Housecalls book delivery program, and how to "seniorize" your phone.
Children's Museum
Mon, Jun 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pickens Rec Center
Dinosaur themed story and imagination playground!
Dinosaur Bingo
Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sarlin Library
Everyone in the family will have a roaring good time at Dinosaur Bingo!
Children's Museum
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Dinosaur themed story and imagination playground!
Children's Museum
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central-Clemson Library
Dinosaur themed story and imagination playground!
Pickens Book Club - The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Join us to discuss a different book every month!
Preschool Storytime - Easley
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.
Children's Museum
Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Rec Center
Dinosaur themed story and imagination playground!
Kids Yoga Storytime - Namaste and Play
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Village Library
Come join us for a special storytime full of movement and play! For ages 4-10.
Wild about Wild Kratts - Fireflies
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Watch an episode of Wild Kratts to learn natural history and age-appropriate science through animal adventures. Then explore the topic of the month with a nature themed craft, snack, or speaker.
History of Roots and Ethnic Music in South Carolina
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us for an interactive music presentation exploring how European, Native American, and African influences shaped American music styles with SC Humanities speaker John Fowler.
Preschool Storytime - Pickens
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
🚐 Young at Heart - Liberty Outreach - McKissick Center, Liberty
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Outreach
All seniors are welcome to attend this informative event where we'll be talking about FREE e-book and audiobook downloads, our House Calls book delivery program, and how to "seniorize" your phone.
Finer Things Club - Pieces of the Past
Wed, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join the library’s Finer Things Club for a special afternoon of stories, memories, and treasured keepsakes.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Messy Munchkins
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Dress for a mess and join us for multi-sensory play! Ideal for toddlers and preschool kids ages 0-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Yoshi Day
Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sarlin Library
Join us at the library to celebrate everyone's favorite dinosaur! We will be showing Super Mario Brother's Galaxy. There will be Yoshi themed crafts, games, and snacks. Costumes encouraged!
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!
DinoMite Theater - Jurassic Park PG 13 2hr 7min
Fri, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Central-Clemson Library
Kick back and enjoy this dino-classic with us! Refreshments provided!
Journeys and Java @ Jitters Book Discussion - A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
Fri, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Join us after hours at Jitters Cafe in Central to discuss selected SciFi and Fantasy titles. 3rd Fridays 6:30 pm 104 Madden Bridge Road, Central Call 864-639-2711 for more info.
Daughter Dance
Sat, Jun 20, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Village Library
Twirl, dance and celebrate at our 3rd annual Daughter Dance!
Joy and Value of Reading: Dr. Skip Eisiminger - SC Humanities Speaker's Bureau Program
Sun, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Join Clemson's own Dr. Skip Eisiminger as he leads a fun and informative look at the joys of reading. Sponsored by the SC Humanities Council
White Knight
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Jurassic Jake and his sidekick Gregory. Dino facts and interactive fun!
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
CCrafts - Candle Painting
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Spruce up your plain candles for summer or plan into the holidays! Bring your own if you wish, or we will have white tapers to share. Ages 13+
White Knight
Mon, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pickens Rec Center
Jurassic Jake and his sidekick Gregory. Dino facts and interactive fun!
Crafternoon - Shrinky Dink Dino Keychains
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Create your own shrinky dink keychain. Ages 10+
Prehistoric Linocuts
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sarlin Library
Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign up. Participants must register for both classes.
White Knight
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Jurassic Jake and his sidekick Gregory. Dino facts and interactive fun!
Coffee & Crime - Forensics by Val McDermid
Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Do you watch every true crime documentary or are you hooked on crime podcasts, this book club is for you! Each month, we'll discuss a different true crime book.
White Knight
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central-Clemson Library
Jurassic Jake and his sidekick Gregory. Dino facts and interactive fun!
Easley Book Club - The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us every month to discuss popular fiction titles! Call 864-850-7077 to reserve your copy of this month's book.
Preschool Storytime - Easley
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Tue, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
A gentle yoga class with an emphasis on mindfulness and meditation.
White Knight
Tue, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Rec Center
Jurassic Jake and his sidekick Gregory. Dino facts and interactive fun!
Foodshare Pickup
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sarlin Library
Foodshare South Carolina is a non-profit focused on bringing fresh produce to areas of need at a price point that works for everyone.
The History of Carolinian Crops in Six Easy Steps
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us with Dr. Jeff Gillman, Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, to explore the history of Carolinian crops and how they’ve shaped our land, culture, and food.
Preschool Storytime - Pickens
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Kids Yoga with Karsen
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Join Karsen--a certified Yoga teacher with Liberty's Ripple Wellness--for a family friendly yoga session that's perfect for the whole family. You may bring your own mat or use one of ours.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
National Pollinator Week - Gardening for Pollinators
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sarlin Library
Join us to Celebrate National Pollinator Week! This class will cover the basics of pollination & teach gardeners how to enhance their habitats to attract and support beneficial insects.
Dino Paint & Sip - Juicebox edition
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
It's a paint party! We're painting dinos and relaxing with our juice boxes.
Movie Matinee - Ex-husbands (NR) 1h 39m
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Newly released films. All films are shown with closed captions. 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2pm
Sand Art
Thu, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sarlin Library
Drop-in to make art using different colors of sand. Take home your creation in a decorative jar!
CCrafts - Candle Painting
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Spruce up your plain candles for summer or plan into the holidays! Bring your own if you wish, or we will have white tapers to share. Ages 13+
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!
CCrafts - Candle Painting
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Spruce up your plain candles for summer or plan into the holidays! Bring your own if you wish, or we will have white tapers to share. Ages 13+
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Summer Pollinator Series with 4-H
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
The library’s observation hives will be featured throughout a special speaker series held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of May, June, and July.
Messy Munchkins
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Dress for a mess and join us for multi-sensory play! Ideal for toddlers and preschool kids ages 0-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Pickens Projects
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Library
Let's get creative!
Carolina Kid's Day
Sat, Jun 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Central-Clemson Library
Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.
Knit Pickens
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!
Carolina Kid's Day
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Village Library
Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sarlin Library
Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to the library and swap with other enthusiasts! Puzzles for all ages will be accepted. Attendance is not required to donate puzzles for the swap.
Carolina Kid's Day
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sarlin Library
Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.
Carolina Kid's Day
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.
Tea Rex Party
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.
Tea Rex Party
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pickens Rec Center
Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.
Prehistoric Linocuts
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sarlin Library
Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign up. Participants must register for both classes.
Tea Rex Party
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.
Tea Rex Party
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Special Yoga - Face Yoga
Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Refresh, relax, and rejuvenate with a special Face Yoga program.
Tea Rex Party
Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Rec Center
Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.
Uncovering Stories with Dr. John M. Coggeshall
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join author and anthropologist, Dr. John M. Coggeshall, for an engaging evening on unearthing stories through lived experience.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Story Forge
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Village Library
Young Adventurers, Come join our party, learn new role playing games, and create stories that will last a lifetime!
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!
Library Closed - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
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Library Closed - Independence Day
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Library Closed
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Library Closed - Independence Day
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Library Closed
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