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Uncovering Stories with Dr. John M. Coggeshall
2026-05-26 18:30:00 2026-05-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Uncovering Stories with Dr. John M. Coggeshall Join author and anthropologist, Dr. John M. Coggeshall, for an engaging evening on unearthing stories through lived experience. Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library  -

Tuesday, May 26
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 18:30:00 2026-05-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Uncovering Stories with Dr. John M. Coggeshall Join author and anthropologist, Dr. John M. Coggeshall, for an engaging evening on unearthing stories through lived experience. Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library  -

Join author and anthropologist, Dr. John M. Coggeshall, for an engaging evening on unearthing stories through lived experience.

Dr. Coggeshall will share insights from the Appalachian region and his cultural anthropology research in the Upstate, including his most recent work A Slow Life but a Good Life: Stories from the Mountains and uncovering Liberia’s story.

This presentation will be held in the meeting room as your enter the building on your right. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Author Event |

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

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🚐 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.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Wiggles & Giggles
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.
Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park
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!
Rescheduled
Mini Maestros
Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Friday, May 15, 10:30am - 11:31am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Strengthen language and motor skills through song, dance, and instruments! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Mini Maestros
Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 11:31am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Strengthen language and motor skills through song, dance, and instruments! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
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.
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.
Third Saturday Book Sale
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Sponsored by the Friends of the 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!
Fit Over 40
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.
Kids Yoga Storytime - Namaste and Play
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!
Lego Storybuilders
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.
Wild about Wild Kratts - Bees
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!
Summer Pollinator Series with 4-H
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village 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.
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.
Fit Over 40
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
A gentle yoga class with an emphasis on mindfulness and meditation.
Library Trivia Night - The Office & Parks and Recreation Edition
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Village Library
Fans of The Office & Parks and Recreation, this one is for you!
Embroidery for Beginners
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us as we dive into the world of embroidery! We'll guide you through the essentials of getting started, from selecting high-quality supplies to mastering basic stitches.
Uncovering Stories with Dr. John M. Coggeshall
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join author and anthropologist, Dr. John M. Coggeshall, for an engaging evening on unearthing stories through lived experience.
TechPad
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Village Library
Stop in to get some assistance with your technology issues.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Charles Hood, local author - Pickens Portraits: volume 1
Wed, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Village Library
Author visit at the library- learn more about his new book.
Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Enjoy some outdoor stories, songs, crafts, and snacks with us!
Movie Matinee - Reminders of Him (PG-13) 1h 54m
Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Newly released films. All films are shown with closed captions.
Pokémon Club
Thu, May 28, 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!
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Liberty
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sarlin Library
Unearth a Story! Games, shaved ice, and big-time fun—kick off Summer Reading in a BIG way!
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Pickens
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Village Library
Unearth a Story! Games, shaved ice, and big-time fun—kick off Summer Reading in a BIG way!
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Central-Clemson
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Unearth a Story! Games, ice cream, and big-time fun—kick off Summer Reading in a BIG way!
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off! - Easley
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Unearth a Story! Dinosaurs, mascots, food trucks, games—let’s kick off Summer Reading in a BIG way!
Journaling Club
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sarlin Library
A low-key event where we can sit and journal with other journaling enthusiasts.
SC Aquarium
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Inspiring kids to care for water, wildlife, and wild places. Featuring wild animals!
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
SC Aquarium
Mon, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pickens Rec Center
Inspiring kids to care for water, wildlife, and wild places. Featuring wild animals!
Silent Book Club
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sarlin Library
Do you struggle to make time to read? Let us help! Grab a book--like the one that's been sitting on your nightstand or rolling around in your bag--and join us for an hour of scheduled reading
SC Aquarium
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Inspiring kids to care for water, wildlife, and wild places. Featuring wild animals!
SC Aquarium
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central-Clemson Library
Inspiring kids to care for water, wildlife, and wild places. Featuring wild animals!
Preschool Storytime - Easley
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.
SC Aquarium
Tue, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Rec Center
Inspiring kids to care for water, wildlife, and wild places. Featuring wild animals!
Foodshare Pickup
Tue, Jun 02, 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.
Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - Pickens
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Story Forge
Wed, Jun 03, 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 - Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jun 04, 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!
Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snacks, arachnids and more!
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pickens Rec Center
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snacks, arachnids and more!
Critter Keeper
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snacks, arachnids and more!
Critter Keeper
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central-Clemson Library
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snacks, arachnids and more!
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Preschool Storytime - Easley
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
A gentle yoga class with an emphasis on mindfulness and meditation.
Critter Keeper
Tue, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Rec Center
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snacks, arachnids and more!
Family Fishing Clinic - Table Rock State Park
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Learn how to tie fishing knots, rig a rod and reel, cast and more!
🚐 Pickens Flea Market Outreach - Pickens Flea Market & Bargain Exchange
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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 - Central-Clemson
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - Pickens
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jun 11, 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!
Messy Munchkins - 2nd Friday of each month
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Summer Pollinator Series with 4-H
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin 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.
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