Library Closed (Pickens)

Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Teen Thursdays

Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and watch tv shows/movies together.

Nightmares & Knickknacks: Horror Book Club - Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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!

Messy Munchkins

Fri, Mar 27, 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.

Poetry Writing Workshop and Reader's Round Table

Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

This program will help you write your own poems, share them with others, give and receive friendly feedback, and get ready to enter the Pickens County Library System's annual poetry contest.

Knit Pickens

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Journaling Club

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us & 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. No registration required.

Liberty & Legacy: A Three-Part History Series with Rick Wise - The Francis Marion Papers

Sun, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Discover the beginnings of America’s fight for independence as we launch Liberty & Legacy, a three-part history series held on the last Sunday of January, February, and March.

🚐 Wellness Kit Lending - Samaritan Health Clinic

Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 11:00am

Outreach

Join us at Samaritan Health Clinic to take a look at our wellness kits and sign up for a library card!

American Girl - Samantha Parkington

Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Mon, Mar 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us each week for American Girl Club! Learn about a different American Girl each month through stories, crafts, and fun activities inspired by her world.

Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

The Clemson Extension is presenting this program all about eye health! Learn how to manage your eye health, prevent blindness, and address illnesses--like diabetes--that can effect your sight.

History Book Club - The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel

Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

Join us in reading The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel

Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Special Yoga - Drum Circle and Craft

Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Tue, Mar 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a special yoga experience that blends gentle movement with the powerful rhythm of drum circles.

Crayons and Folkart: Draw like Minnie Evans

Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sarlin Library

no registration required

Library Trivia Night - Harry Potter Edition

Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Village Library

Join us for Library Trivia Night: Harry Potter Edition! Fun, fast-paced questions for all ages. Bring your family, test your wizarding knowledge, and enjoy a great night at the library.

Roll, Shape & Create - Paper Quilling Craft Night

Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on craft program where you’ll learn the basics of quilling.

Cancelled

Family Fishing Clinic - Table Rock State Park

Wed, Apr 01, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

Learn how to tie fishing knots, rig a rod and reel, cast and more!

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Central Clemson Book Discussion - The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

Wed, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Story Forge

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Village Library

Young Adventurers, Come join our party, learn new role playing games, and create stories that will last a lifetime!

Wed, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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, Apr 02, 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.

Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Enjoy some outdoor stories, songs, crafts, and snacks with us!

Teen Game Night

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Apples to Apples? Uno? Jenga? What game will you choose? Join us to play games and hang out with your friends.

Library Closed - Easter Holidays

Thu, Apr 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!

Fri, Apr 03, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed in observance of the Easter Holidays.

Library Closed - Easter Holidays

Sat, Apr 04, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed in observance of the Easter Holidays.

🚐 Walk for Prevention - Pickens Doodle Park

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

Join us as we support the Parenting Place's Walk for Prevention! We'll have a special story time, prizes, giveaways, and fun games to play.

Library Closed - Easter Holidays

Sun, Apr 05, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed in observance of the Easter Holidays.

American Girl - Raquel Reyes

Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us each week for American Girl Club! Learn about a different American Girl each month through stories, crafts, and fun activities inspired by her world.

Cozy Craft - Seed Packet Collage

Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

In the spirit of sustainability and repurposing, we'll be turning empty seed packets into works of art. We have all the supplies necessary, just come and create.

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Nursery rhymes, motion, and music for ages birth-3 accompanied by a caregiver.

Chair Yoga

Tue, Apr 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Foodshare Pickup

Tue, Apr 07, 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.

STEAM Adventures with Jack and Annie - Stage of Fright on a Summer Night

Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Travel through time with Jack and Annie! We’ll read from the Magic Tree House series and bring the stories to life with exciting STEAM experiments and creative projects.

Teen Art Club - Friendship Pins

Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a new craft project each month!

ABCs of Active Reading

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Parents and caregivers of K-3 students are invited to attend this workshop to learn strategies that will strengthen your child's reading comprehension skills.

Pickens Tech Talk - Hagood Community Center

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Throwback Theater - Ben-Hur (G) 3h 32m

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 08, 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.

Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

ABCs of Active Reading

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Parents and caregivers of K-3 students are invited to attend this workshop to learn strategies that will strengthen your child's reading comprehension skills.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Teen Thursdays

Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and watch tv shows/movies together.

Messy Munchkins - 2nd Friday of each month

Thu, Apr 09, 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!

Fri, Apr 10, 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.

Movie Matinee - Song Sung Blue (PG-13) 133min

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

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

Knit Pickens

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Saturday Storytime - with Dr. Seuss

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

A special themed storytime on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Anime Film Festival

Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Come join us to watch the romping adventure fantasy The Boy and the Beast. Concessions will be provided.

🚐 Easley Spring Fling - Old Market Square, Easley

Sat, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Outreach

Welcome in springtime with your library outreach team! We'll have library card sign-ups, free giveaways, and giant fun games to play!

Homeschool Hangout - The Wonderful World of Horses

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Village Library

Play, connect, learn, and share with other homeschool families. Registration required call 864-898-5747.

American Girl - Raquel Reyes

Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us each week for American Girl Club! Learn about a different American Girl each month through stories, crafts, and fun activities inspired by her world.

Wildflower Seed Bombs

Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

Learn how to make a flower seed bomb and where to use it to bring a bit of color and beauty to the world! All supplies provided. Ages 6+. Registration required. call 864-843-5805 to register.

Cake Decorating with Kayla

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Learn basic cake decorating techniques in this fun, hands-on workshop with local baker Kayla Browning!

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Nursery rhymes, motion, and music for ages birth-3 accompanied by a caregiver.

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Tue, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

A gentle yoga class with an emphasis on mindfulness and meditation.

Pints & Pages - Gone Before Goodbye by Harlan Coben and Reese Witherspoon

Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

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

Tiny Blooms, Twisted Threads - Macrame Daisy Keychain

Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a fun and beginner-friendly craft program where we’ll create an adorable macramé daisy keychain using simple knots and soft cord.

Cancelled

Family Fishing Clinic - Table Rock State Park

Wed, Apr 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

Learn how to tie fishing knots, rig a rod and reel, cast and more!

Preschool Storytime - Pickens

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

🚐 Clemson Picnic In The Park - Ashley Dearing Park, Dawson Park, Nettles Park

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Outreach

Join us for fun, games, music, and a great time at Clemson's Picnic in the Park series!

Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Story Forge

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Village Library

Young Adventurers, Come join our party, learn new role playing games, and create stories that will last a lifetime!

Messy Munchkins

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Wild about Wild Kratts - Seahorses

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village 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.

Teen Game Night

Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Apples to Apples? Uno? Jenga? What game will you choose? Join us to play games and hang out with your friends.

Journeys and Java @ Jitters Book Discussion - The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

Thu, Apr 16, 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!

Mini Maestros

Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Strengthen language and motor skills through song, dance, and instruments! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Rain Barrels 101

Fri, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us as we learn everything you need to know about rain barrels. Led by Anaston Porter, Water Resources Agent and Carolina Yards Course Coordinator from Clemson Extension.

Silent Book Club

Fri, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

No registration required. BYOB (Bring your own Book).

Fri, Apr 17, 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.

Third Saturday Book Sale

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Saturday Storytime - Touch a Truck Lawrence Chapel UMC

Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Outreach

You're invited to Touch a Truck Storytime at Lawrence Chapel UMC. Come by at noon for stories, library card sign-ups, and free kids book give-aways!

American Girl - Raquel Reyes

Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Mon, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us each week for American Girl Club! Learn about a different American Girl each month through stories, crafts, and fun activities inspired by her world.

National Princess Week

Mon, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! It's National Princess Week. Don your finest apparel and join us at the library to watch one of our favorite Princess movies--Tangled--and do some fun themed crafts.

Coffee & Crime - Zenith Man by McCracken Poston Jr.

Mon, Apr 20, 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.

Pickens Book Club - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Join us to discuss a different book every month! Please join in the “Cereal Challenge,” where we create recipes using Post Cereals, in honor of this month's book.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

Nursery rhymes, motion, and music for ages birth-3 accompanied by a caregiver.

Chair Yoga

Tue, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Foodshare Pickup

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Kids Yoga Storytime - Namaste and Play

Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Village Library

Come join us for a special storytime full of movement and play!

Wild about Wild Kratts - Skunks

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Poetry Out Loud

Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a night of poetry readings and special guest poet.

TechPad

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Village Library

Stop in to get some assistance with your technology issues.

Preschool Storytime - Pickens

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

🚐 Clemson Picnic In The Park - Ashley Dearing Park, Dawson Park, Nettles Park

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Outreach

Join us for fun, games, music, and a great time at Clemson's Picnic in the Park series!

Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Enjoy some outdoor stories, songs, crafts, and snacks with us!

Read to a Therapy Dog

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Village Library

Practice your reading with an appointment to read to a certified therapy dog. Call ahead to register 864-898-5747