Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee

Preschool Storytime - Liberty

Sun, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 11:55pm

Central-Clemson Library

Central Clemson will remain open until midnight as study space for college students to prepare for exams. Current College ID required. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

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

American Girl - Raquel Reyes

Mon, Apr 27, 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.

Theatrical Performance - The Cobbler, the Bishop, their Prince, and his Madman

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for an evening of compelling theater with “The Cobbler, the Bishop, their Prince, and his Madman.”

Easley Book Club - Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 11:55pm

Central-Clemson Library

Central Clemson will remain open until midnight as study space for college students to prepare for exams. Current College ID required. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Tue, Apr 28, 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.

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Easley

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

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

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Tue, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Trivia Night - Fantasy

Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Village Library

Join us for Library Trivia Night: Fantasy Edition!

Preschool Storytime - Pickens

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 11:55pm

Central-Clemson Library

Central Clemson will remain open until midnight as study space for college students to prepare for exams. Current College ID required. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson

Wed, Apr 29, 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 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Outreach

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

Community Resource & Career Fair - Pickens County Adult Education

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 11:55pm

Central-Clemson Library

Central Clemson will remain open until midnight as study space for college students to prepare for exams. Current College ID required. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Thu, Apr 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

Join us at this exciting fair where we'll be providing library card sign-ups, free replacement cards, library giveaways, and more!

Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop

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

Central-Clemson Library

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

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for an informative and engaging community workshop focused on understanding and preventing sexual violence.

Movie Matinee - Ella McCay (PG-13) 1h 55m

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 11:55pm

Central-Clemson Library

Central Clemson will remain open until midnight as study space for college students to prepare for exams. Current College ID required. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Mini Maestros

Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sarlin Library

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

Messy Munchkins - Easley

Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial 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.

Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

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

🚐 City of Clemson Touch-A-Truck - Nettles Park

Fri, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

Join us at Touch-A-Truck where all are invited to get up close and personal with our special library outreach van!

House Swarming - Welcome back our bees!

Sat, May 02, All day

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us to welcome the bees back to the library's observational hive!

House Swarming - Welcome back our bees!

Sat, May 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us all day for bee-related activities including rolled candlemaking, take-home bee houses, seed bombs and honey tasting. For all ages. While supplies last. Sponsored by thebeecause.org

House Swarming Party

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Village Library

Join us to welcome the bees back to the library's observational hive!

Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee - Pickens County Career and Technology Center

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Outreach

Join us at this exciting event, where we'll be talking about our seed library and the wonderful things happening at the Liberty Library!

House Swarming Party

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Bee our guest! Welcome back our honeybee friends with crafts, games, and a special raffle!

First Sunday Book Sale

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Drones 101 - Commerical Uses - Dr. Joe Burgett of Clemson University

Sun, May 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us for a 90-minute session on the fundamentals of operating drones in the US. Gain an understanding of professional drone work. There will be a live drone demo, weather permitting.

Library Closed - Staff Training Day

Mon, May 04, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 4th.

Star Wars Day - Revenge of the Fifth

Tue, May 05, All day

Village Library

Stop by the library as we celebrate Star Wars Day with "Revenge of the Fifth".

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

Sarlin Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Easley

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

Village Library

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

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

STEAM Adventures with Jack and Annie - Big Day for Baseball

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

Sarlin Library

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

Chair Yoga

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Foodshare Pickup

Tue, May 05, 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.

Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:31pm

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-Dino-ramas

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a new craft project each month!

Family Fishing Clinic - Table Rock State Park

Wed, May 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

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

Preschool Storytime - Pickens

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

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

Central Clemson Book Discussion - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

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

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Story Forge

Wed, May 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!

Wed, May 06, 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.

Honey Treat Day

Thu, May 07, All day

Village Library

The bees are back and we're celebrating! Stop by the library to sample some honey themed treats!

Messy Munchkins - 2nd Friday of each month

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

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

Teen Game Night

Thu, May 07, 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.

Pokémon Club

Thu, May 07, 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, May 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.

Pollinators - From Hive to Habitat - Summer Pollinator Series with 4-H

Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial 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.

Star Wars Month Celebration - Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (PG) 2h 1m

Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a screening of Star Wars Episode VI: A New Hope (1977) and themed snacks.

Saturday Storytime - Under the Sea 🦀🐟🐠🐬🐙

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Knit Pickens

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Star Wars Trivia

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Once upon a time in a galaxy far far away....your local library did family friendly Star Wars trivia. Come test your saga-spanning knowledge with us in celebration of May the Fourth.

Preschool Storytime - Liberty

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

Sarlin Library

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

Homeschool Hangout - Spelling Bee

Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Village Library

Join us for our 4th Annual Spelling Bee! Register by grade level, suggested spelling lists are available.

American Girl - Lea Clark

Mon, May 11, 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.

Preschool Storytime - Easley

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:31am

Sarlin Library

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

Tue, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Pints & Pages - Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

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

The Art of Bargello

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Looking to try something new and creative? Join us for a Bargello crafting program at the library!

🚐 Pickens Flea Market Outreach - Pickens Flea Market & Bargain Exchange

Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

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

Throwback Theater - Gladiator (R) 2h 35m

Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

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

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Village Library

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

Teen Thursdays - Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) (1981)

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Pokémon Club

Thu, May 14, 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!

DIY Rain Barrel Installation with the Clemson Extension

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sarlin Library

Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign-up.

🚐 Boozy Book Fair for Adults - Central Roller Mills

Fri, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

Our outreach librarian will be providing reader advisory service and showing off our databases to help you find your next favorite read! Enjoy a sip, and relive the book fair of your youth!

Journeys and Java @ Jitters Book Discussion - The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

Fri, May 15, 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, May 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

4th Annual Plant Swap

Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Calling all plant enthusiasts! It's that time again. Pick up an indoor/outdoor plant, share cuttings, or surrender a (still living) plant. Get seeds of your own from the Seed Library.

History Book Club - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.

Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

This month we are reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.

Coffee & Crime - American Mother by Colum McCann and Diane Foley

Mon, May 18, 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 Cliffs by Courtney Sullivan

Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Village Library

Join us to discuss a different book every month!

Kids Yoga Storytime - Namaste and Play

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Chair Yoga

Tue, May 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Foodshare Pickup

Tue, May 19, 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.

Tue, May 19, 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 - Termites

Tue, May 19, 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.

Ready, Set, Float! - Boating & Water Safety

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Planning fun on the water this summer? Bring the whole family to our Boat & Water Safety program!

Family Fishing Clinic - Table Rock State Park

Wed, May 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Outreach

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

Kindermusik StoryTime - In the Garden

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Join us for a new Storytime event led by Kindermusik of Clemson! Explore instruments and movement in this special class. Ages 0-5. Registration required. Sign up by calling 864-639-2711.

The Magic School Bus - How Things Grow

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sarlin Library

Watch an episode of The Magic School Bus about plants and pollination, & then reinforce what you learned with fun activities! Take home your own plant & a copy of The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds!

Wild about Wild Kratts - Bees

Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Story Forge

Wed, May 20, 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!

Messy Munchkins

Thu, May 21, 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.

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Village Library

Watch an episode of Wild Kratts to learn natural history and age-appropriate science through animal adventures. Stay and explore the topic of the month with a nature themed craft, snack, or speaker.

Pokémon Club

Thu, May 21, 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!

Knit Pickens

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Anime Film Festival

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Join us to watch Belle (2021). Concessions will be provided.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

Mon, May 25, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

Paper Airplane Day!

Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Create and test your best paper airplane design! We will have templates to choose from while supplies last.

Easley Book Club - Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

Tue, May 26, 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.