🚐 Medieval Soiree - Stargazing - Pickens County Library System

Stitch by Stitch - A Beginner’s Journey into Crochet

Thu, May 29, 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!

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a fun and engaging beginners' class in the art of crochet!

Nightmares & Knick Knacks: Horror Book Club - Devolution by Max Brooks

Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us at the Liberty Emporium each month for a thrilling discussion of horror books that will send chills down your spine. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the genre, all are welcome!

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Easley

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Color Our World! Kick off Summer Reading with a creative outdoor celebration! Enjoy food trucks, games, face painting, and artistic fun!

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Liberty

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sarlin Library

Color Our World! Kick off Summer Reading with a creative outdoor celebration! Enjoy food trucks, games, and artistic fun!

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Pickens

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Village Library

Color Our World! Kick off Summer Reading with a creative outdoor celebration! Enjoy food trucks, games, and of artistic fun!

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Central-Clemson

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Color Our World! Kick off Summer Reading with a creative outdoor celebration! Enjoy food trucks, games, and artistic fun!

Journaling Club

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us and other journaling enthusiasts as we work on our journals together. Bring your own supplies or use some from our stash. Blank journals are also available for newcomers.

First Sunday Book Sale

Sun, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!

Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Join us each week to read stories about a different artist, style, or skill. Then roll up your sleeves and try it yourself!

Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!

Fit Over 40 - Summer Reading Fitness Bingo Challenge

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation! Complete a BINGO and turn in your card to enter in our FUN FITNESS DRAWINGS!

Chair Yoga

Tue, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Foodshare Pickens - Pick-up Date

Tue, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Outreach

Pick up your fresh food boxes on designated the library locations listed below. Boxes must be pre-ordered and pre-paid.

Teen Art Club - T-Shirt Decorating

Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!

Tue, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Bring a t-shirt and join us for a night of creative fun! Customize your t-shirt and make a bold fashion statement!

Central Clemson Book Discussion - My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Backman

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

General book discussion of fiction and nonfiction as selected by the members. Newcomers are welcome; please see staff to reserve a copy of this month's title.

Any Book Club (ABC) - ....read whatever you want

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Village Library

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00am to share stories about their recent reads.

The Color Lab

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for this colorful science event where we will learn all about mixing primary colors! Get ready to watch fun experiments and mix up your own projects!

Digital Storytelling - Creating Content for Social Media

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

Are you tired of crafting alone? Do you need more space? Are you having a glitter emergency? Drop in and use our art and craft supplies to make your own unique creation!

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Library

Discover the dynamic world of Media Arts Production, a career path focused on creating compelling stories for today's digital platforms.

🚐 The Storehouse Mobile Food Pantry - Powdersville First Baptist Church

Thu, Jun 05, 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!

Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Outreach

Join us at Powdersville First Baptist Church as The Storehouse Mobile Food Pantry provides free groceries for those facing food insecurity — we will be there with games, and prizes!

Colors in Renaissance Florence - with SC Humanities Speaker, Dr. Rebekah Compton

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Discover the vibrant world of Renaissance art with Dr. Rebekah Compton as she explores the natural origins of pigments used in 15th- and 16th-century Florence. Includes a live pigment demonstration.

Paint by Numbers

Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Village Library

Paint By Numbers art event featuring six trash cans donated by Home Depot. Each can will be painted with vibrant, book-inspired designs and placed at select community locations.

Comics Club

Fri, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sarlin Library

For ages tweens and teens. Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign up.

🚐 Medieval Soiree - Stargazing - Market at the Mill

Sat, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Outreach

Join us as we set up "The Astronomer's Court" at the Medieval Soiree, an evening renaissance faire in Pickens! We'll have our telescopes to gaze at the heavens, and plenty of library prizes!.

🚐 Pickens Sunday Fun Day - Pickens Amphitheater

Sun, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Outreach

Join us for a fun family day at the amphitheater. We'll have our fun lawn games, prizes, and music to enjoy. Food and other activities will be present as well.

Summer Reading Performance - Roper Mountain Science Center

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

We'll explore chemicals and chemical reactions in our world!

Summer Reading Performance - Roper Mountain Science Center

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Join us each week to read stories about a different artist, style, or skill. Then roll up your sleeves and try it yourself!

Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

We'll explore chemicals and chemical reactions in our world!

Summer Reading Performance - Roper Mountain Science Center

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

We'll explore chemicals and chemical reactions in our world!

Summer Reading Performance - Roper Mountain Science Center

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Village Library

We'll explore chemical and chemical reactions in our world!

Fit Over 40 - Summer Reading Fitness Bingo Challenge

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation! Complete a BINGO and turn in your card to enter in our FUN FITNESS DRAWINGS!

Gentle Yoga

Tue, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

All ages and body types are encouraged! Call 898-5747 to register and bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Summer Reading Performance - Roper Mountain Science Center

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sarlin Library

We'll explore chemicals and chemical reactions in our world!

Pints & Pages - The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

A 21+ Book Club. Meet us at The Silos to discuss this month's book.

🚐 Tech Talk - Pickens Senior Center

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

The PCLS Outreach Van 🚐 will be at the Pickens Senior Center from 10 am to 12 pm.

Movies and Munchies - Iris (PG-13) 1h 19m

Wed, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Come enjoy a new movie and snacks with us on the second Wednesday of every month! It's the perfect mid-week break to relax, have fun, and catch up with friends.

Fold & Weave: Bookish Crafts - Flower Vase

Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us for a walk-in book craft afternoon. Ages 13+

🚐 Tech Talk - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Clemson

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

The PCLS Outreach Van 🚐 will be at OLLI from 10 am to 12 pm.

Club Pre-K - Preschool Dance Party

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

You're invited to the 2nd annual exclusive Club Pre-K! Dress up and join DJ Pre-K for music, dancing, and tons of fun! Perfect for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

Are you tired of crafting alone? Do you need more space? Are you having a glitter emergency? Drop in and use our art and craft supplies to make your own unique creation!

Perfectly Imperfect Pet Portraits - with Kate Bryan

Thu, Jun 12, 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!

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Discover the joy of blind contour drawing and watercolor with Kate Bryan—no art skills needed, just a love for pets and creativity!

Messy Munchkins

Fri, Jun 13, 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.

Knit Pickens - World Knit Day!

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Daughter Dance

Sat, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Village Library

Come join us to celebrate all dads and father-figures in your life! Kid friendly dancing and snacks. Registration required 864-898-5747.

Through the Lens - Black Stories of the Appalachian South

Sun, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Discover the hidden histories of Black communities in the Appalachian Mountains through the powerful photography and storytelling of Chris Aluka Berry, author of Affrilachia: Testimonies.

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids, and more!

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Join us each week to read stories about a different artist, style, or skill. Then roll up your sleeves and try it yourself!

Cake Art Decorating - Piping Practice

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids, and more!

The Art of Collage

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

Come collage with us! All supplies provided.

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Come and explore our new piping tips and other cake stencils and frosting tools! Play at your own pace. Ages 14+

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids, and more!

Pickens Book Club - The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Village Library

Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids, and more!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Join us to discuss a different book every month!

Fit Over 40 - Summer Reading Fitness Bingo Challenge

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation! Complete a BINGO and turn in your card to enter in our FUN FITNESS DRAWINGS!

Chair Yoga

Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Summer Reading Performances - Critter Keeper

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sarlin Library

Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids, and more!

🚐 The Storehouse Mobile Food Pantry - Holly Springs Baptist Church

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Outreach

Join us at Holly Springs Baptist Church as The Storehouse Mobile Food Pantry provides free groceries for those facing food insecurity — we will be there with games and prizes!

Finer Things Club - Refined Pursuits: Artistic Life in the Victorian Era

Wed, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join the Finer Things Club for a look at Victorian-era creativity—from painting and music to embroidery. Enjoy a brief talk followed by a hands-on embroidery activity.

Weeaboo Wednesday - Anime, Lore, and More

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us to watch the beautiful hit anime, Blue Period, and create your own unique painting.

Messy Munchkins

Thu, Jun 19, 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.

Movie Matinee - White Bird (PG-13) 2h 1m

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Newly released films. Bring your own lunch! All films are shown with closed captions.

Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

Are you tired of crafting alone? Do you need more space? Are you having a glitter emergency? Drop in and use our art and craft supplies to make your own unique creation!

Hot Rod Art - Car Customization

Thu, Jun 19, 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!

Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Learn about the art of custom cars from our special guest from Last Stop Restoration and Customization. Each child will receive a matchbox style car to try out on the tracks!

Summer Color Bash

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Village Library

Explore a world of creativity!

Paint by Numbers

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Village Library

Paint By Numbers art event featuring six trash cans donated by Home Depot. Each can will be painted with vibrant, book-inspired designs and placed at select community locations.

Comics Club

Fri, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sarlin Library

For ages tweens and teens. Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign up.

Anime Film Festival

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sarlin Library

This month we are watching Whisper of the Heart. Snacks are provided and cosplay is encouraged!

🚐 Wellness Kit Lending - Samaritan Health Clinic

Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 11:00am

Outreach

The PCLS Outreach Van 🚐 will be at Samaritan Health Clinic from 9 am to 11 am.

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Western North Carolina's premier, most magical, laugh-a-minute children's entertainer!

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Join us each week to read stories about a different artist, style, or skill. Then roll up your sleeves and try it yourself!

Fish are Friends not Food

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Western North Carolina's premier, most magical, laugh-a-minute children's entertainer!

Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

This week we are celebrating national Fish are Friends not Food Week. We will be watching Finding Nemo and doing a fish themed craft to celebrate the artistry of the ocean.

Coffee & Crime - The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Western North Carolina's premier, most magical, laugh-a-minute children's entertainer!

Mon, Jun 23, 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.

Easley Book Club - One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Fit Over 40 - Summer Reading Fitness Bingo Challenge

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Village Library

Western North Carolina's premier, most magical, laugh-a-minute children's entertainer!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation! Complete a BINGO and turn in your card to enter in our FUN FITNESS DRAWINGS!

Fun and Games

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us each month to meet new people and play a new game. Past games include Bridge, Rummikub, Dominos, and more!

Gentle Yoga

Tue, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

All ages and body types are encouraged! Call 898-5747 to register and bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Foodshare Pickens - Pick-up Date

Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Outreach

Pick up your fresh food boxes on designated the library locations listed below. Boxes must be pre-ordered and pre-paid.

Kids Yoga Storytime - Color Yoga

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sarlin Library

Western North Carolina's premier, most magical, laugh-a-minute children's entertainer!

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Village Library

Come join us for a special storytime full of movement and play! For ages 4-10.

Paint-a-long - Flowers

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us for a paint-a-long party led by our staff. Ages 14+ Supplies provided.

🚐 Summer Stargazing - Dacusville - Dacusville Community Center

Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Wed, Jun 25, 9:00pm - 10:00pm

Outreach

Join us at the Dacusville Community Center where we'll have our NEW large telescopes under the new moon. We'll have dark skies, and plenty of planets and constellations to see!

Stories & Snacks @ the Doodle Park

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Come see us at the Doodle Trailhead Pavilion in Pickens! We'll enjoy some outdoor stories, songs, crafts, and snacks!

Kid's Paint & Sip

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Follow along and create a beautiful painting to take home while enjoying a variety of delicious snacks and juice. Registration required. Please make staff aware of any allergies.

Banking & Budgeting Basics - Truist

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Village Library

Join us for Banking & Budgeting Basics. This interactive session will show you how to choose a bank account, and assemble a budget that will serve your goals for years to come.

Movie Matinee - Nickel Boys (PG-13) 2h 20m

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Newly released films. All films are shown with closed captions.

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

Are you tired of crafting alone? Do you need more space? Are you having a glitter emergency? Drop in and use our art and craft supplies to make your own unique creation!