Name: What's In Your Backyard?
Start: 2025-08-11T11:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-11T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Village Library

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What's In Your Backyard?

2025-08-11 11:30:00 2025-08-11 13:00:00 America/New_York What's In Your Backyard? Stop by for a fun, hands-on nature experience with local SCDNR naturalists! Each session features a rotating table of nature topics—animals, birds, fish, rocks, and more. Village Library -

Monday, August 11
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 11:30:00 2025-08-11 13:00:00 America/New_York What's In Your Backyard? Stop by for a fun, hands-on nature experience with local SCDNR naturalists! Each session features a rotating table of nature topics—animals, birds, fish, rocks, and more. Village Library -

Village Library

Stop by for a fun, hands-on nature experience with local SCDNR naturalists! Each session features a rotating table of nature topics—animals, birds, fish, rocks, and more.

It’s a great way to explore and spark curiosity. Check out our display of children’s nature books to encourage self-study at home.

Part of SCDNR’s Conservation Outreach—drop in, explore, and ask questions!

PK 08.11.25 AND 08.21.25 SCDNR LOGO

Conference Room

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Gardening |

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Village Library

Hours

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

Donation Day - At All Library Locations!

Sat, Jul 12, All day

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

All books, DVDs and CDs (in their original cases), clean and in good condition! No magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias accepted. Bring your donations to any library location during open hours.

Knit Pickens

Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Sand Art

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sarlin Library

Drop-in to make art using different colors of sand.

Summer Mixtape Trivia

Sun, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Test your knowledge of iconic summer hits in this pub-style trivia game! Five rounds, teams up to five, and prizes for the winners.

Summer Reading Performance - Do Art Productions

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Unlocking the superpower of creativity through the power of interactive content!

Storytime Studio

Mon, Jul 14, 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 - Do Art Productions

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Unlocking the superpower of creativity through the power of interactive content!

Summer Reading Performance - Do Art Productions

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Unlocking the superpower of creativity through the power of interactive content!

Summer Reading Performance - Do Art Productions

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Pickens Rec Center

Unlocking the superpower of creativity through the power of interactive content!

Pickens Book Club - The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street, by susan Jane Gilman

Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 1:00pm

Village Library

Join us to discuss a different book every month!

Fit Over 40 - Summer Reading Fitness Bingo Challenge

Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Foodshare Pickens - Pick-up Date

Tue, Jul 15, 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 - Do Art Productions

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Liberty Rec Center

Unlocking the superpower of creativity through the power of interactive content!

Kids Yoga Storytime - Animal Yoga

Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Village Library

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

🚐 The Storehouse Mobile Food Pantry - Holly Springs Baptist Church

Tue, Jul 15, 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 - Tour the Greenville Museum of Art

Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join the Finer Things Club to experience color and creativity up close with a guided tour of the Greenville Museum of Art.

Lego Storybuilders

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

🚐 Summer Stargazing - Liberty - Iselin Field, Woodside Baseball Complex

Wed, Jul 16, 8:30pm - 10:00pm

Outreach

Join us and our NEW larger telescopes as we look at the July 10 full moon, as well as some planets and constellations! Bring a blanket or chair, and watch the stars with us!

Messy Munchkins

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Comic Book Workshop - Do Art Productions

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for an exciting comic book workshop with Do Art Productions. Perfect for ages 8-17.

Color Your World: Makerspace Edition

Thu, Jul 17, 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!

The Amazing Race - Library Edition

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Split into teams and search the library for clues. Who will reign supreme?

Media Through Time - Past, Present, and Future of Storytelling

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Library

Teens and Adults join us to discover how media has evolved and what the future may hold for visual storytelling.This program is presented by Tri-County Technical College. Call to register 864-898-5747

Cancelled

Pokémon Club

Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!

Art in Pieces - A Journey Through Collage

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Come explore the colorful world of collage in this fun, hands-on creative workshop!

Anime Film Festival

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us to watch The Cat Returns. Snacks will be provided. This film is perfect for anime fans and cat lovers of all ages.

Summer Reading Performance - Big Bang Boom

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Three dynamic dads playing parent-friendly, educational children's music!

Storytime Studio

Mon, Jul 21, 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 - Big Bang Boom

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Three dynamic dads playing parent-friendly, educational children's music!

Bad Art Night

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

Come make bad art with us! Use our supplies to make your own "Masterpiece”. Make a sculpture, necklace, gadget, painting or anything in between, as long as it's really bad! No talent necessary

Summer Reading Performance - Big Bang Boom

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Three dynamic dads playing parent-friendly, educational children's music!

Coffee & Crime - The Wager by David Grann

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Summer Reading Performance - Big Bang Boom

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Pickens Rec Center

Three dynamic dads playing parent-friendly, educational children's music!

Easley Book Club - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Summer Reading Performance - Big Bang Boom

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Liberty Rec Center

Three dynamic dads playing parent-friendly, educational children's music!

Paint-a-long - Dandelions

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Come paint alongside our staff to create a dandelion using straws. Supplies provided. Ages 14+

Stories in Stone - Gravestone Rubbing as Art and History

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for an introduction to gravestone rubbing—an artful way to explore local history. Learn how to safely and respectfully capture historic engravings and where to find the best sites.

Lego Storybuilders

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Stories & Snacks @ the Doodle Park

Thu, Jul 24, 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!

Movie Matinee - Black Bag R 93min

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

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

Color Your World: Makerspace Edition

Thu, Jul 24, 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!

Bad Art Night

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a night of chaos and creativity and see who can create the worst piece of art!

Pokémon Club

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!

Comics Club

Fri, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sarlin Library

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

Library After Dark: Friday Flix - High School Musical 2

Fri, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Hey Wildcats, it's summertime! Join us to watch an interactive, after-hours showing of High School Musical 2!

Knit Pickens

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Journaling Club

Sat, Jul 26, 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 available for newcomers.

🚐 Wellness Kit Lending - Samaritan Health Clinic

Mon, Jul 28, 9:00am - 11:00am

Outreach

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

History Book Club - Maus by Art Spiegelman

Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

Join us every other month to read a historical non-fiction title. Call 864-843-5805 to reserve your copy!

Fit Over 40 - Summer Reading Fitness Bingo Challenge

Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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!

Zen Meditation Yoga - A Special Yoga Class

Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

A peaceful session combining gentle yoga, meditation, and a mindful craft.

Foodshare Pickens - Pick-up Date

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Golden Girls Trivia Night

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Village Library

Calling all Golden Girls fans! Join us for an evening of fun and nostalgia as we test our knowledge.

PCLS Float Day at Saluda Outdoor River Company

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Outreach

Celebrate Summer Reading success with a free river float! Bring your completion ticket to Saluda Outdoor River Company for tubing, games, and fun.

Summer Reading Prize Drawing

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us on Facebook Live for our live prize drawing.

Lego Storybuilders

Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Business Finance Basics - Truist

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Village Library

Join us for Business finance basics, part of the Bank on your success program. This interactive session will help show you how to build, manage, and protect your business for years to come.

Pokémon Club

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. All skill levels welcome!

Nightmares & Knickknacks: Horror Book Club - Summer Sons by Lee Mandela

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

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!

First Sunday Book Sale

Sun, Aug 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Joy of Names - Sponsored by the SC Humanities Council

Sun, Aug 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Dr. Skip Eisiminger answers the question "What's in a Name'? Whether it's "The Splendid Splinter" or the Dr. Ovary, the obgyn or the sad child that was named Sess Poole, bring your faves and discuss!

Fit Over 40

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!

Chair Yoga

Tue, Aug 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Lego Storybuilders

Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Story Forge

Wed, Aug 06, 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!

Central Clemson Book Discussion - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Vergese

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 07, 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.

Pokemon Club

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

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

Fri, Aug 08, 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.

🚐 Dacusville Community Library 10-Year Celebration - Dacusville Community Library

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Outreach

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of the Dacusville Community Library! We'll have games, prizes, and library information, alongside the community center's raffle, and refreshments!

Knit Pickens

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

🚐 Pickens Sunday Fun Day - Pickens Amphitheater

Sun, Aug 10, 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.