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🚐 Clemson Welcome Back Festival

College Avenue
2026-08-17 18:00:00 2026-08-17 20:00:00 America/New_York 🚐 Clemson Welcome Back Festival Join us in downtown Clemson to welcome students back to Tiger Town! We'll have library card sign-ups, cool library swag, and plenty of information! Outreach -

Monday, August 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Join us in downtown Clemson to welcome students back to Tiger Town! We'll have library card sign-ups, cool library swag, and plenty of information!

The Clemson Welcome Back Festival is located on College Avenue, Clemson, SC. 

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EVENT TYPE: | Outreach |

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The PCLS Outreach vehicle is designed to provide mobile access to library services at community events, housing developments, community centers, daycares, senior living facilities and other places in Pickens County. 

Upcoming events

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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!
Bright Star Theatre
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
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+
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Bright Star Theatre
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.
History Book Club - Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
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!
Bright Star Theatre
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!
Coffee & Crime - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
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.
Bright Star Theatre
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!
Pickens Book Club - There is a River by Shelley Burchfield
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Join us to discuss a different book every month!
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.
Bright Star Theatre
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.
Kids Yoga Storytime - Namaste and Play
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.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
🚐 Easley Doodlebugs Summer Reading Celebration - Alice Mill Park
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
Come dressed as your favorite dinosaur or simply bring your best dance moves as we transform the library into a Jurassic dance floor.
Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Enjoy some outdoor stories, songs, crafts, and snacks with us!
Movie Matinee - You Me and Tuscany (PG-13) 1h 45m
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Newly released films. All films are shown with closed captions.
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+
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jul 23, 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!
CCrafts - Flower Pounding - Tea Towels
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!
Rescheduled
Movie Matinee - You Me and Tuscany (PG-13) 1h 45m
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, July 23, 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.
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Archaeology Outreach
Mon, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pickens Rec Center
Learn about cave art with SCDNR and experiment with drawing to tell a story about our past.
Crafternoon - Book Bedazzling
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Bring your own hardcover or choose from our selection! Ages 14+
Summer Reading Event Book Sale
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Back to School Bash
Mon, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sarlin Library
We know it's hard to get back in the school spirit! Join us for one last summer hurrah with games and crafts.
Archaelogy Outreach
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Learn about cave art with SCDNR and experiment with drawing to tell a story about our past.
Archaeology Outreach
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central-Clemson Library
Learn about cave art with SCDNR and experiment with drawing to tell a story about our past.
Easley Book Club - Count My Lies by Sophie Stava
Tue, Jul 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.
Fit Over 40
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Preschool Storytime - Easley
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
A gentle yoga class with an emphasis on mindfulness and meditation.
Archaeology Outreach
Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Rec Center
Learn about cave art with SCDNR and experiment with drawing to tell a story about our past.
Faux Stained Glass Craft
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us for a colorful DIY experience as we create faux stained glass art!
Preschool Storytime - Pickens
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - Central-Clemson
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central-Clemson Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
Summer Reading Prize Drawing
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Join us on Facebook Live for our live prize drawing.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Pokémon Club
Thu, Jul 30, 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!
Dinosaurs of Technology
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us for Dinosaurs of Technology, a collaborative program with the Pickens County Museum exploring the fascinating history of everyday technology.
Dino-Soccer Evening Storytime with the Greenville Triumph
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join us for an evening Storytime where members of the Greenville Triumph Soccer Team will be reading.
Messy Munchkins
Fri, Jul 31, 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.
Family Oral History
Fri, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Village Library
Unearth your family's story: record your history with our Archivist in a Backpack kit!
Beat the Heat - Board Game Day
Sat, Aug 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Bring your crew to play any of our board games all day. Join our 4pm guided game of Life in Reterra. Ages 10+
🚐 First Responders Play Day - Abel Baptist Church
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach
"Splash into the new school year" with us at this fun event! We'll gave games, prizes, library card sign-ups, and much more!
Fit Over 40
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary.
Foodshare Pickup
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Manufacturing - Pathway Class Launch
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Join Tri-County Technical College for the launch of one of their new Manufacturing classes.
Lego Storybuilders
Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Central Clemson Book Discussion - All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby
Wed, Aug 05, 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, Aug 06, 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!
Knit Pickens
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us if you enjoy any type of needlecraft!
Sea Serpent Day
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sarlin Library
Celebrate Sea Serpent Day at the library by watching The Sea Beast and doing a themed craft.
Pickens Projects - Cyanotype Painting
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Village Library
Registration required. Call 864-898-5747.
Revolutionary Fashion with Liz Boles-Johnson
Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
Celebrate America at 250 with Liz Boles-Johnson, superintendent of High Falls County Park and historical seamstress!
Homeschool Hangout
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Village Library
Play, connect, learn, and share with other homeschool families. Registration required, please call 864-898-5747.
Fit Over 40
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Village Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for some light exercise and fun motivation!
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Tue, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 
A gentle yoga class with an emphasis on mindfulness and meditation.
Pints & Pages - Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
A 21+ Book Club. Meet us at The Pint Station to discuss this month's book.
🚐 Pickens Flea Market Outreach - Pickens Flea Market & Bargain Exchange
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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.
Ageless Grace
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Village Library
Fitness for the brain and body!
Throwback Theater - Apocalypse Now (R) 2h 33m
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central-Clemson Library
Lego free play
Stories & Snacks - Pickens Doodle Park
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Village Library
Enjoy some outdoor stories, songs, crafts, and snacks with us!
Movie Matinee - Project Hail Mary PG 13 2hr 36min
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Newly released films. Bring your own lunch! All films are shown with closed captions.
Crafternoon - Tissue Paper Suncatchers
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Walk in crafts for ages 13 and up! The 2nd Thursday of every month at 4pm.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Aug 13, 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 - 2nd Friday of each month
Fri, Aug 14, 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.
I Survived the First Two Weeks of School!
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central-Clemson Library
Join us to celebrate your first two weeks of school in the books! Games, refreshments, and prizes for students 5+.
Preschool Storytime - Liberty
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sarlin Library
Books, crafts, and activities for ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.
American Girl - Caroline Abbott
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
🚐 Clemson Welcome Back Festival - College Avenue
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Join us in downtown Clemson to welcome students back to Tiger Town! We'll have library card sign-ups, cool library swag, and plenty of information!
Coffee & Crime - While Idaho Slept by J. Reuben Appelman
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
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