Registration is now open for Summer Reading. Go to the Library’s Beanstack or download the app on Google Play or the Appstore. Create an account or if you participated during a previous Summer Reading Program, log in to your account. Register for the challenge that includes your age/grade. School age children and teens should register […]
Kick off Summer Reading at the Ninety Six Branch with Color a Bookmark Day! Bring the whole family and draw or color your very own bookmark!
Children’s Story Room Ages: 4-5 This story time is perfect for the little ones who can sit and listen to multiple stories. Preschoolers will sing songs, listen to stories, and other fun activites.
Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-10 This story time is an all-time favorite at the Main Branch! Each month, the Children’s Room staff partners with the Humane Society of Greenwood County to provide a special storytime for our Furry Friends who are looking for their fur-ever Homes.
Ninety Six Branch Come join us at Ninety Six for Creation Craft Day! Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – Stencil Art Ages: 5-9
Ware Shoals Branch Grades: K – 4th Grade Jump into a fun world of stories and creativity! We kick off each session with an amazing tale and then get crafty with something inspired by the story. It’s just right for little bookworms with huge imaginations! Wed. June 4, 2025 – Book: The Dot by Peter […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 6-9 Join us for a craft time as we explore color this summer! See for yourself what happens when you mix the primary colors together!
Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in our new Drawing Club for teens! Whether you’re a beginner or a budding artist, this club is the perfect space to explore your artistic side, meet like-minded peers, and express yourself through drawing. Each session we will put on some low music or even a favorite cartoon […]
Tiny Tots is more than a storytime. This time allows children to make friends and socialize with each other through dancing, singing, crafts, and just being silly together! Parents also form lasting friendships with each other, making for a happy, carefree, and supportive experience. Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-3
Ages 8-18 American Veterans Auditorium (JUNE 19th’s LEGO CLUB WILL BE MOVED TO THE CHILDREN’S STORY ROOM) Spend some time having fun and creating with Legos. We’ll give you topic that you can use to create an object out of LEGO bricks. This event is for children and teens in 2nd – 12 Grade. You […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 6-9 Decorate a canvas tote to carry your library books! Registration is Required and opens May 30th. Maximum of 12 attendees.
Ages: 9-18 Beginners welcome! This group is to help tweens and teens get started learning the basics of crochet, get help as they move into intermmediate patterns, and just have fun with people how enjoy the same craft. We have donated yarn you can practice on and patterns that you can work. You can also […]
Ages: All Age (Family) Kickoff this Summer Reading with Foamtastic Adventures! We’re cranking up the music, turning on the foam cannons, and transforming the Library’s lawn into a sea of suds. Slip, slide, dance, and laugh with friends in a safe, supervised environment filled with foam and good vibes. This is a family event for […]
Ninety Six Branch Ages: 10-12 Come join us and let’s use different colored gems to make a small suncatcher!
Ages: 11-18 Ready for some serious fun? Join us for Monday Game Night. Challenge your friends (or make new ones) with a variety of games including board games, card games, and party games. Whether you’re into strategy, fast-paced action, or just a good laugh, there’s something for everyone.
Children’s Story Room 18+ Our first “Color Our World” adult summer reading program is bad art night, a program inspired by the Netflix show, Nailed It! Attendees are invited to recreate classic works of art. No artistic talent necessary! We will have printed copies of recognizable art pieces, such as The Starry Night and Mona […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-10 The Chick-Fil-A Cow is coming for storytime! The Chick-Fil-A Cow will not be able to make it to the June storytime, but Greenwood Library will still have a special storytime! We hope to see you there! Join us at the Greenwood County Library’s Children Room for a special storytime with […]
Ages: 11-18 Interested in writing novels, poetry, comic books, or any other type of writing? Join us as we kick off a new monthly club dedicated to writing. Hone your writing skill as we practice and get feedback from your peers. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.
Ages: All Ages (Family) Get up close and personal with some amazing animals in this exciting show presented by the Critter Keeper! Meet fascinating creatures from around the world as the Critter Keeper shares fun facts and more. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this interactive show is both educational and entertaining. You might […]
Ages: All Ages (Family) Get up close and personal with some amazing animals in this exciting show presented by the Critter Keeper! Meet fascinating creatures from around the world as the Critter Keeper shares fun facts and more. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this interactive show is both educational and entertaining. You might […]
Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in our new Drawing Club for teens! Whether you’re a beginner or a budding artist, this club is the perfect space to explore your artistic side, meet like-minded peers, and express yourself through drawing. Each session we will put on some low music or even a favorite cartoon […]
Tiny Tots is more than a storytime. This time allows children to make friends and socialize with each other through dancing, singing, crafts, and just being silly together! Parents also form lasting friendships with each other, making for a happy, carefree, and supportive experience. Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-3
Ware Shoals Branch Grades: 4th-6th In this hands on program, tweens will create art by exploring pointillism, a technique that uses tiny dots of color to create vibrant art. No experience needed – just creativity and a smock (which we’ll give you…) ! Supplies limited.
Children’s Story Room Ages: 6-10 Join Heather for Game Day for ages 6-10. We have lots of fun games to choose from and lots of new Library friends to play them with.
Ages: 11-18 Make a statement with your own hand-painted tote bag! In this program, you’ll design and decorate a reusable canvas tote using fabric paint, brushes, and your imagination. Whether you want to showcase your artistic skills, create a gift, or just have fun with friends, this is the perfect chance to make something totally […]
Ninety Six Branch Ages: 13-18 Use different sizes, shapes and color gems and make a bright and shiny suncatcher.
Ware Shoals Branch Grades: 8th-12th Join us as we learn beginner friendly stitch techniques to craft floral themed pendants. Supplies limited. Registration required.
Ages: 11-18 Teen Lock-In: After Hours Fun! Ready to stay late and take over the Library? Join us for our Teen Lock-In, an after hours event iwith games, music, food, and nonstop fun! Enjoy activities like: 🎲 Ultimate Hide and Seek🎤 Karaoke & dance-offs🍕 Pizza Party Registration is required. Registration opens below on Monday, June […]
Ninety Six Branch Come join us at Ninety Six for Creation Craft Day! Monday, June 16, 2025 – Mosaic Sticker Art Ages: 3-9
Children’s Story Room Ages: 5-12 Come enjoy an afternoon snack as we create a rainbow out of healthy foods with Health Educator Sharon Lone from Clemson University Youth Learning Institute-SNAP-Ed. Registration is Required and opens June 9. Maximum of 18 attendees.
Conference Room 2 Age 18+ Join us to discuss All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley. This memoir offers a glimpse into the Met and the art it collects from the point of view of one of the guards. After losing his brother to cancer, Patrick […]
Ages: 18+ Alcohol Ink Coasters Come try your hand at making coasters (2 per person) out of alcohol ink. Registration is Required and opens June 1. CALL TO REGISTER: 864-543-4749
Children’s Story Room Ages: 4-5 This story time is perfect for the little ones who can sit and listen to multiple stories. Preschoolers will sing songs, listen to stories, and other fun activites.
Ages: *13-18 Love books and tiny things? Come create your very own Altioid Tin Mini Bookshelf! Using a small tin, craft supplies, and lots of creativity, you’ll design a tiny bookshelf scene complete with miniature books, decorations, and personal flair. Perfect as a gift, a keepsake, or a cute addition to your room! Registration is […]
Ware Shoals Branch Grades: K – 4th Grade Jump into a fun world of stories and creativity! We kick off each session with an amazing tale and then get crafty with something inspired by the story. It’s just right for little bookworms with huge imaginations! Wed. June 4, 2025 – Book: The Dot by Peter […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-5 This butterfly-themed sensory bag is a fun and engaging craft that stimulates young children’s senses while encouraging creativity and fine motor development. Registration is required and will open below on June 11 @ 10AM Separate Registration for Age Level: For Elementary Age Click Here
Ages: 6-10 Explore the magic of colors with our chromatography art activity! Kids will discover primary, secondary, and tertiary colors as they create vibrant butterflies!” or ” Discover the magic of chromatography! Young artists will watch colors pull apart and take flight as they create vibrant, one-of-a-kind art. Registration is required and opens below on June […]
Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in our new Drawing Club for teens! Whether you’re a beginner or a budding artist, this club is the perfect space to explore your artistic side, meet like-minded peers, and express yourself through drawing. Each session we will put on some low music or even a favorite cartoon […]
Ninety Six Branch Ages: Family We will be showing Despicable Me 4. The film is rated PG and lasts approximately 1 hr and 35 min. We will have popcorn, drinks and small fruit snack packs.
Tiny Tots is more than a storytime. This time allows children to make friends and socialize with each other through dancing, singing, crafts, and just being silly together! Parents also form lasting friendships with each other, making for a happy, carefree, and supportive experience. Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-3
Children’s Story Room Ages: 18+ Sharon Lone, Health Educator of Clemson SNAP-Ed, will do a food demonstration and discuss “eating a rainbow”: incorporating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables into your diet to ensure you are getting a broad spectrum of nutrients and health benefits. Registration is required and opens Thursday, June 5. […]
Ages 8-18 American Veterans Auditorium (JUNE 19th’s LEGO CLUB WILL BE MOVED TO THE CHILDREN’S STORY ROOM) Spend some time having fun and creating with Legos. We’ll give you topic that you can use to create an object out of LEGO bricks. This event is for children and teens in 2nd – 12 Grade. You […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 6-9 Rock on! We will be painting special stones with beautiful art and messages of kindness to hide around the community. Be ready to brighten somebody’s day. This is a summer reading tradition! Registration is Required and opens on June 13. Maximum of 12 attendees.
Ages: 9-18 Beginners welcome! This group is to help tweens and teens get started learning the basics of crochet, get help as they move into intermmediate patterns, and just have fun with people how enjoy the same craft. We have donated yarn you can practice on and patterns that you can work. You can also […]
Ages: 10-12 Love to read? Join us for a brand new book club for Tweens only. The Library provides each tween a copy of the book to read and we will discuss the book together! This is also a time to socialize, give book suggestions, and eat snacks! Once you have registered, you can come […]
Ages: 13-17 Love to read? Join us for a brand new book club for Teens only. The Library provides each teen a copy of the book to read and we will discuss the book together! This is also a time to socialize, give book suggestions, and eat snacks! Once you have registered, you can come […]
Ninety Six Branch Come join us at Ninety Six for Creation Craft Day! Monday, June 23, 2025 – Sidewalk Chalk Day Ages: 1-5
Ages: 11-18 Ready for some serious fun? Join us for Monday Game Night. Challenge your friends (or make new ones) with a variety of games including board games, card games, and party games. Whether you’re into strategy, fast-paced action, or just a good laugh, there’s something for everyone.
Children’s Story Room Ages: 18+ Join us for a hands-on Beginner Bookbinding Workshop with local artist Jeannie Gambill, where you will learn the fundamentals of bookbinding while creating your own pamphlet-stitched art journal! This workshop is perfect for beginners and creative enthusiasts looking to explore the art of handmade books. In this session, you will […]
Children’s Room Ages: 0-5 Drop in and bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check up at our ‘state of the art’ Children’s Library Clinic. Everyone bring your favorite stuffed buddy for an extra special check-up. We will have four different stations for playtime to ensure the good health of each plush critter. Each animal […]
Ages: 9-12 Love books and tiny things? Come create your very own Altioid Tin Mini Bookshelf! Using a small tin, craft supplies, and lots of creativity, you’ll design a tiny bookshelf scene complete with miniature books, decorations, and personal flair. Perfect as a gift, a keepsake, or a cute addition to your room! Registration is […]
Ninety Six Branch Ages: 0-11 Join us for a colorful storytime and singing fun, as well as a craft afterward.
Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in our new Drawing Club for teens! Whether you’re a beginner or a budding artist, this club is the perfect space to explore your artistic side, meet like-minded peers, and express yourself through drawing. Each session we will put on some low music or even a favorite cartoon […]
Tiny Tots is more than a storytime. This time allows children to make friends and socialize with each other through dancing, singing, crafts, and just being silly together! Parents also form lasting friendships with each other, making for a happy, carefree, and supportive experience. Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-3
Children’s Story Room Ages: 18+ Join us for a hands-on Beginner Bookbinding Workshop with local artist Jeannie Gambill, where you will learn the fundamentals of bookbinding while creating your own pamphlet-stitched art journal! This workshop is perfect for beginners and creative enthusiasts looking to explore the art of handmade books. In this session, you will […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 6-10 Join us for a very special guest – Ozzie the Therapy Dog and his handler, Marsha Horshok. Marsha has written two children’s books about therapy dogs, and helps facilitate this special time where children can practice their reading skills by reading one-on-one with Ozzie. He is the best listener and […]
Ages: All Ages (Family) Join Ms. Frizzle this summer and learn about the Science of Color! This colorful science adventure is packed with hands-on fun, surprising discoveries, and magical moments that will spark curiosity in scientists of all ages. With dazzling colors, glowing surprises, and lots of hands on learning, it’s the perfect way to make science […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: All Ages (Family) Join Ms. Frizzle this summer and learn about the Science of Color! This colorful science adventure is packed with hands-on fun, surprising discoveries, and magical moments that will spark curiosity in scientists of all ages. With dazzling colors, glowing surprises, and lots of hands on learning, it’s the perfect way […]
American Veterans Auditorium Ages: 18+ Join us in the American Veterans Auditorium to discuss The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis. This historical novel takes readers into the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women, fifty years apart, strive to make their mark on a world set against them. Registration is […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 4-5 This story time is perfect for the little ones who can sit and listen to multiple stories. Preschoolers will sing songs, listen to stories, and other fun activites.
Ages: 11-18 Get ready to sculpt, shape, and bring tiny creatures to life! Learn how to create adorable animals using colorful polymer clay. From cute cats and tiny turtles to fantasy creatures like dragons or unicorns, the possibilities are endless! We’ll guide you through basic techniques for molding, detailing, and baking your creations so you […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-10 This story time is an all-time favorite at the Main Branch! Each month, the Children’s Room staff partners with the Humane Society of Greenwood County to provide a special storytime for our Furry Friends who are looking for their fur-ever Homes.
Ware Shoals Branch Ages: 18+ Join us as we use our TBR pile as inspiration to craft the perfect summer bouquet.
Ware Shoals Branch Grades: K – 4th Grade Jump into a fun world of stories and creativity! We kick off each session with an amazing tale and then get crafty with something inspired by the story. It’s just right for little bookworms with huge imaginations! Wed. June 4, 2025 – Book: The Dot by Peter […]
Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in our new Drawing Club for teens! Whether you’re a beginner or a budding artist, this club is the perfect space to explore your artistic side, meet like-minded peers, and express yourself through drawing. Each session we will put on some low music or even a favorite cartoon […]
Children’s Story Room Ages: 6-9 Join us for a craft time and create your dream ice cream cone that will never melt! Unfortunately, it won’t taste good or cool you off on a hot day, but it will look amazing! Registration is Required and opens on June 25. Maximum of 15 attendees.
Ages 8-18 American Veterans Auditorium (JUNE 19th’s LEGO CLUB WILL BE MOVED TO THE CHILDREN’S STORY ROOM) Spend some time having fun and creating with Legos. We’ll give you topic that you can use to create an object out of LEGO bricks. This event is for children and teens in 2nd – 12 Grade. You […]
