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Perfectly Imperfect Pet Portraits

with Kate Bryan
2025-06-12 18:30:00 2025-06-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Perfectly Imperfect Pet Portraits Discover the joy of blind contour drawing and watercolor with Kate Bryan—no art skills needed, just a love for pets and creativity! Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library  -

Thursday, June 12
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-12 18:30:00 2025-06-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Perfectly Imperfect Pet Portraits Discover the joy of blind contour drawing and watercolor with Kate Bryan—no art skills needed, just a love for pets and creativity! 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!

Celebrate your furry (or feathered!) friends through art in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop led by local artist and teacher Kate Bryan. Using blind contour drawing and watercolor techniques, you'll create a one-of-a-kind pet portrait that captures personality over perfection. This fun and freeing method is designed to let go of pressure and embrace creativity. No experience required!

Registration is required and opens May 29. For ages 12+. Please call 864-850-7077 to secure your spot. 

Meeting Room

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

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Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Phone: 864-850-7077
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 2:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

The Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library is located in Easley, SC just off of Highway 123.  This location serves as the headquarters for the Pickens County Library System. The facility features the largest reservable meeting space within the library system as well as a conference room, several smaller study rooms, a historical room and archives lab.  Public computers and 24/7 wifi access are also available.

Upcoming events

Library Closed (Easley) - Library Maintenance
Sat, May 17, All day
Library Closed
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley will be closed on May 17th & 18th for maintenance.
Hagood Mill Seed Library Display - Hagood Mill Historic Site
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outreach
Join our outreach team at the Hagood Mill Mountain Roots Herb Festival where we'll be showing off our Seed Library and giving away free samples!
3rd Annual Plant Swap
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sarlin Library
Join us for our 3rd annual plant swap! Drop in to pick up an indoor plant, share cuttings, or re-home a plant you no longer want.
Mentor & Me Day - Easley YMCA
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outreach
Join our outreach team at the Easley YMCA's Mentor & Me Day, where mentors and mentees will have an opportunity to enjoy fun and games, food, and plenty of prizes!
Celebrate World Recycling Day with Clemson Extension
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Village Library
Join us to learn about recycling in Pickens County. Call 864-898-5747 to register.
🚐 Six Mile Issaqueena Festival - Downtown Six Mile, SC
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Outreach
Join our outreach team at the Six Mile Issaqueena Festival! We'll be there alongside many other vendors and food opportunities with fun lawn games, prizes, and library card sign ups.
Library Closed (Easley) - Library Maintenance
Sun, May 18, All day
Library Closed
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley will be closed on May 17th & 18th for maintenance.
Cancelled
Learn to Play GO - Your Guide to Mastering the Game
Sun, May 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Come join us as we delve into the exciting world of the GO board game!
Coffee & Crime - The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn
Mon, May 19, 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. Call 864-850-7077 to reserve your copy!
Pickens Book Club - The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon
Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 1:00pm
Village Library
Join us to discuss a different book every month!
Fit Over 40
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Chair Yoga
Tue, May 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.
Foodshare Pickens - Pick-up Date
Tue, May 20, 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 - Namaste and Play
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Village Library
Come join us for a special storytime full of movement and play! For ages 4-10.
Finer Things Club - English Card Game - Whist
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join the Finer Things Club this May for an exciting afternoon of Whist, where fun, strategy, and friendly competition come together!
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
FoodShare Cooking Demo - Prize drawing for one free box!
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Watch and learn how to use the ingredients in a Food Share box. - Prize drawing for one free box!
Choose Your Own Adventure
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Two boxes appear at the foot of your bed. Which will you choose: the one that glitters and shimmers, or the one covered in dust and spiderwebs?
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
If you have wanted to try D&D but didn't know where to play a game, try this out. We have an amazing group of volunteers that have played all sorts of tabletop games. For teens and adults
Stories & Snacks @ the Doodle Park
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Join us at the Pickens Doodle Park Pavilion at 11:00am.
Pokemon Club
Thu, May 22, 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!
Build Your Own Bottle
Fri, May 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Make your own version of our popular fidget calming bottles for your own littles! While supplies last. Ages 5+
Messy Munchkins
Fri, May 23, 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.
Saluda Outdoor River Company - Tubing Kick-Off
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach
Celebrate the start of tubing season at Saluda Outdoor River Company with games, prizes, and tubing!
Library After Dark - Emo Prom
Fri, May 23, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Get ready for Library After Dark’s Event of the year--where the library shelves hold more than just books. Grab your eyeliner, lace up your combat boots, and join us for Emo Prom!
Knit Pickens
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!
Village Puzzle Race
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Village Library
Teams of 4 will race to complete a 500 piece puzzle. Call 864-898-5747 to register. For ages 14+.
Anime Film Festival
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sarlin Library
Come celebrate Mer-May with us while we watch Studio Ghibli classic Ponyo. Concessions will be provided, and cosplay is encouraged. This event is for anime fans of all ages!
Fun and Games
Sat, May 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!
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
Library Closed
All Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 26th.
Cancelled
🚐 Wellness Kit Lending - Samaritan Health Clinic
Mon, May 26, 9:00am - 11:00am
Outreach
The PCLS Outreach Van 🚐 will be at Samaritan Health Clinic from 9 am to 11 am.
Easley Book Club - Homeseeking by Karissa Chen
Tue, May 27, 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
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Gentle Yoga
Tue, May 27, 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.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
If you have wanted to try D&D but didn't know where to play a game, try this out. We have an amazing group of volunteers that have played all sorts of tabletop games. For teens and adults
Pokemon Club
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!
Stitch by Stitch - A Beginner’s Journey into Crochet
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! - 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! - 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!
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! - 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!
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.
Summer Reading Performance - Gravity Check
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!
Storytime Studio
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!
Summer Reading Performance - Gravity Check
Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!
Summer Reading Performance - Gravity Check
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!
Summer Reading Performance - Gravity Check
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Village Library
Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!
Fit Over 40 - Summer Reading Fitness Bingo Challenge
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.
Summer Reading Performance - Gravity Check
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sarlin Library
Join us to watching this juggling duo from North Carolina!
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Central Clemson Book Discussion - My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Backman
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!
Color Your World: Makerspace Edition
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!
Digital Storytelling - Creating Content for Social Media
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.
Pokemon Club
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!
🚐 The Market Mobile Food Pantry – With Games & Giveaways! - Powdersville First Baptist Church
Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Outreach
Pick up free groceries at Powdersville First Baptist Church through The Market Mobile Food Pantry — and enjoy games, prizes, and library card sign-ups while you’re there!
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!
Storytime Studio
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!
Summer Reading Performance - Roper Mountain Science Center
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.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Book Art - Flower Vase
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.
Color Your World: Makerspace Edition
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!
Pokemon Club
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!
Perfectly Imperfect Pet Portraits - with Kate Bryan
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.
Summer Reading Performance - Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids, and more!
Storytime Studio
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!
Summer Reading Performance - Critter Keeper
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.
Summer Reading Performance - Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids, and more!
Cake Art Decorating - Piping Practice
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+
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