Crafternoon

Sat, Jun 27, 9:00am - 11:00am

Central-Clemson Library

Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.

Knit Pickens

Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Village Library

Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to the library and swap with other enthusiasts! Puzzles for all ages will be accepted. Attendance is not required to donate puzzles for the swap.

Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Sarlin Library

Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.

Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Come join us at the library as we celebrate Carolina Day! Learn more about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution through kid-friendly crafts and activities.

Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.

Summer Reading Event Book Sale

Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Pickens Rec Center

Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.

Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Prehistoric Linocuts

Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign up. Participants must register for both classes.

Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central-Clemson Library

Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

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

Special Yoga - Face Yoga

Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Refresh, relax, and rejuvenate with a special Face Yoga program.

Uncovering Stories with Dr. John M. Coggeshall

Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Liberty Rec Center

Fun-filled mash-up party. Games, crafts and a dance.

Tue, Jun 30, 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.

Zines for Tweens

Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Calling all middle schoolers! Join us to make your own zine - a DIY pamphlet combining text and art that shares your personal interests and stories.

Central Clemson Book Discussion - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

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

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Wed, Jul 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.

Puppet Day

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

Sarlin Library

Stick puppets, sock puppets, paper puppets oh my! Join us to create your own puppet and practice storytelling in our little theatre. This is a puppet party perfect for the whole family!

Library Closed - Independence Day

Thu, Jul 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, Jul 03, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th.

Library Closed - Independence Day

Sat, Jul 04, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th.

Library Closed - Independence Day

Sun, Jul 05, All day

Library Closed

All Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th.

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Live animal adventure including direct descendants from dinosaurs.

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

Sarlin Library

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

Summer Reading Event Book Sale

Mon, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Pickens Rec Center

Live animal adventure including direct descendants from dinosaurs.

Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Bee Hotels

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

Sarlin Library

Join us to make make your very own bee hotel and learn how to support native bee population!

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Live animal adventure including direct descendants from dinosaurs.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Central-Clemson Library

Live animal adventure including direct descendants from dinosaurs.

Preschool Storytime - Easley

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

Village Library

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

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Chair Yoga

Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

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

Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Liberty Rec Center

Live animal adventure including direct descendants from dinosaurs.

Foodshare Pickup

Tue, Jul 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.

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

Village Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson

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

Central-Clemson Library

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

Throwback Theater - Forrest Gump (PG-13)

Wed, Jul 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.

Movie Matinee - Midwinter Break PG 13 90 min

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

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Dino Disco!

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Get ready to stomp, shake, and roar at Dino Disco! Join us for a prehistoric dance party packed with music, movement, and dinosaur-themed fun for the whole family.

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

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

DIY Fossils

Thu, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Sarlin Library

Join us for an afternoon of making fossils out of air dry clay. Take them home and paint them when they dry!

DIY Anthotype Prints

Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Sarlin Library

Explore alternative photographic printing by creating Anthotype images on watercolor paper using Turmeric. Registration required. Call 864-843-5805 to sign-up.

Messy Munchkins - 2nd Friday of each month

Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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.

Summer Pollinator Series with 4-H

Fri, Jul 10, 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.

Saturday Storytime - Dino Yoga

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Knit Pickens

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

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

Mini Makerspace

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

Sarlin Library

Are you running out of space to craft at home? Trying to sunk cost fallacy of a new hobby? Bring your projects & ideas to the library and utilize out space & leftover supplies to make something new!

Learn To Write A Comic Book! - Featuring Eric Barnes

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

WRITE! CREATE! BRING HISTORY TO LIFE!

After Hours Nerf Battle - Join us for this special Jurassic event!

Sat, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Village Library

We'll supply the foam darts, just bring your own blaster! Please register ahead.

Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Prehistoric Adventure packed with magic, puppetry, and audience participation.

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

Sarlin Library

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

Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Pickens Rec Center

Prehistoric Adventure packed with magic, puppetry, and audience participation.

Hypertufa Pots

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

Sarlin Library

Create your own hypertufa pot! Library staff will offer an educational presentation followed by a live mixing demonstration. Patrons will be able to mold their own pots and take them home to cure.

Family Oral History

Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Village Library

Unearth your family's story: record your history with our Archivist in a Backpack kit!

PuzzleMania - Play in two ways!

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Prehistoric Adventure packed with magic, puppetry, and audience participation.

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

Central-Clemson Library

Come for our all day warm up puzzle racing challenge. Test yourself against the clock. Team up for a competition style race beginning at 6pm. Ages 10+

Preschool Storytime - Easley

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

Central-Clemson Library

Prehistoric Adventure packed with magic, puppetry, and audience participation.

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

Village Library

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

Tue, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

Pints & Pages - The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan

Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Liberty Rec Center

Prehistoric Adventure packed with magic, puppetry, and audience participation.

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

Outreach

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

Carved in Stone - Discovering Hagood Mill’s Petroglyphs

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for an engaging program on the ancient petroglyphs of Hagood Mill in Pickens, featuring Michael Bramlett, who discovered them in 2003.

Preschool Storytime - Pickens

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

Village Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson

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

Central-Clemson Library

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

Red Clay Soap - Soap-Making Demonstration

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us at the library for a live soap-making demonstration with Red Clay Soap makers from Double Blessing Farm.

Messy Munchkins - Pickens

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

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

DinoMite Theater - We're Back! G 90 min

Thu, Jul 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!

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us for a fun dinosaur of a film and crafts!. Refreshments provided! All ages

Journeys and Java @ Jitters Book Discussion - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Phillip K Dick

Fri, Jul 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.

Library After Dark - Dino Land Disaster

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Disaster has struck the world-famous dinosaur park; Dino Land, and dinosaurs have escaped their enclosures!

Third Saturday Book Sale

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Anime Film Festival

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sarlin Library

Travel back in time with a prehistoric family favorite at the library! We will be showing Ice Age. Concessions provided.

Family Oral History Project

Sun, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Join us to explore the library's Oral History Kits. Record your memories in this special guided session with library staff. Registration required

Feature Film - The Land Before Time (G) 1h 9m

Sun, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Join us for a prehistoric adventure with a family screening of The Land Before Time!

Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Step Back in Time with Dino Academy! Join Dr. Sara Tops and her assistant Terri Dacty!

CCrafts - Flower Pounding - Tea Towels

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

Sarlin Library

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

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

Central-Clemson Library

Explore the art of flower pounding at any of three sessions. Tea towels and flowers provided or you may bring your own brightly colored blooms that will lie flat. Ages 13+

History Book Club - Into Thin Air by John Krakauer

Mon, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Pickens Rec Center

Step Back in Time with Dino Academy! Join Dr. Sara Tops and her assistant Terri Dacty!

Dinosaur Terrariums

Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Sarlin Library

Come make your own miniature dinosaur world! Participants will create a prehistoric ecosystem using jars, plants, decorations, and toy dinosaurs. Ages 6+. Registration is required. Call 864-843-5805.

Mon, Jul 20, 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!

Coffee & Crime - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Step Back in Time with Dino Academy! Join Dr. Sara Tops and her assistant Terri Dacty!

Mon, Jul 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 - There is a River by Shelley Burchfield

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

Central-Clemson Library

Step Back in Time with Dino Academy! Join Dr. Sara Tops and her assistant Terri Dacty!

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

Village Library

Join us to discuss a different book every month!

Preschool Storytime - Easley

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

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

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

Village Library

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

Chair Yoga

Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.

Kids Yoga Storytime - Namaste and Play

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Liberty Rec Center

Step Back in Time with Dino Academy! Join Dr. Sara Tops and her assistant Terri Dacty!

Foodshare Pickup

Tue, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 21, 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 - Butterflies

Tue, Jul 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.

Coastal Swing - Learn the Carolina Shag

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

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Discover the Carolina Shag with guidance from the Carolina Shag Club as they demonstrate our state dance and share a few steps with you.

Preschool Storytime - Pickens

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

Village Library

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

Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson

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

Central-Clemson Library

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

Kids Yoga with Karsen

Wed, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Sarlin Library

Join Karsen--a certified Yoga teacher with Liberty's Ripple Wellness--for a family friendly yoga session that's perfect for the whole family. You may bring your own mat or use one of ours.

🚐 Easley Doodlebugs Summer Reading Celebration - Alice Mill Park

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

Central-Clemson Library

Lego free play

Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Outreach

Join us as we celebrate Summer Reading with the Doodlebugs, Easley's own wood-bat summer baseball team! Free entry for youth with Summer Reading completion certificates.

Dino Dance Party

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

Sarlin Library

Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park

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

Village Library

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

CCrafts - Flower Pounding - Tea Towels

Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Explore the art of flower pounding at any of three sessions. Tea towels and flowers provided or you may bring your own brightly colored blooms that will lie flat. Ages 13+

CCrafts - Flower Pounding - Tea Towels

Thu, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Explore the art of flower pounding at any of three sessions. Tea towels and flowers provided or you may bring your own brightly colored blooms that will lie flat. Ages 13+

American Girl Summer Program - Felicity Merriman

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

We’ll be watching the American Girl movie featuring Felicity Merriman, the spirited colonial girl who loves adventure and standing up for what she believes in.

Dinolympics

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

Village Library

Stomp, race and compete at Dinolympics!

Movie Matinee - You Me and Tuscany (PG-13) 1h 45m

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

Central-Clemson Library

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

Knit Pickens

Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Village Library

Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!

BARK - Books and Reading Kids - Dogs love to listen!

Sat, Jul 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Central-Clemson Library

Kids build confidence and fluency while reading aloud to our gentle and attentive pups provided by the SC Dogs Therapy Group. Registration is required. Call 864-639-2711. For ages 7-12.

Archaelogy Outreach

Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library

Learn about cave art with SCDNR and experiment with drawing to tell a story about our past.