Fall Book SalePresented by the Friends of the Greenwood County Library System Don’t miss the Fall Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Greenwood County Library System! Browse a wide selection of gently used books for all ages, with great deals waiting to be discovered. All proceeds go directly toward supporting library programs for […]
Let’s have fun with Ms. Shannon at Ninety Six. We have games, crafts, or experiments each month. September: Apple-Cano: Let’s get ready for an explosive mix of science and fruit. You will each get to make your very own apple cano. We will be using baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring to see if we […]
Ages: 13-17 Love to read? Join us for a 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 by the […]
National bestselling author Laura Bradford will talk about the writer’s journey with lots of fun moments and tips to share. She is a multi-published cozy mystery and women’s fiction author with Penguin/Random House Publishing, Kensington Publishing, and Guideposts who now lives in Greenwood. This program will be held in the American Veterans Auditorium. Registration is […]
Calling all adults for a special seasonal craft at Ninety Six! September: Marbled Leaf Shaving Cream Art October: Spiroglyphic Pictures December: Diamond Painting Holiday Ornaments Ages: 18+
Join us for fun-filled story sessions designed especially for little learners! Through engaging stories, songs, and activities, Little Readers Storytime helps spark a love of reading and encourages early literacy skills. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners ready to explore the magic of books in a playful and welcoming library setting. Ages: 3-6
Join us for a new Tween program at Ware Shoals. Each month we’ll have a game or craft for ages 9-12. September: Happy Little Dinosaurs Card Game October: Glow in the Dark Slime November: Faux Leather Woven Gratitude Baskets December: Disco Ball Snowman Ornaments
Designed just for our littlest learners! Tiny Tots Storytime features short stories, songs, rhymes, and simple movement activities to support early language development and bonding. This fun and gentle program is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of books in a playful, welcoming environment. Ages: 0-3
Join us in the American Veterans Auditorium as we discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This 2017 novel tells the story of aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo, who, after decades of silence, hires a journalist, Monique Grant, to write her biography. Through Evelyn’s candid revelations, the novel explores her life, including her […]
Let’s laugh, grow, and build together and see what neat things you can make. This is for 0-4 year olds and their caregivers to come relax and have some building fun!
Author Talk: A Conversation with Karen White. We are thrilled to host New York Times bestselling author Karen White as she discusses her career and latest novel in her Royal Street series, The Lady on Esplanade. This is a free event, but registration is required as space is limited.
Partnering with the South Carolina Bar, the Library will host this free legal education event about data privacy, identity theft, and intellectual property. The program will be taught by a SC licensed attorney or judge and includes a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a brief question and answer session. The Law Talk will be held […]
Author Talk: A Conversation with Karen White. We are thrilled to host New York Times bestselling author Karen White as she discusses her career and latest novel in her Royal Street series, The Lady on Esplanade. This is a free event, but registration is required as space is limited.
Join library staff for a fun, family-friendly storytime at Chick-fil-A! Enjoy stories, songs, and early literacy activities in a cozy, community setting—perfect for little ones and their caregivers. Come for the stories, stay for the smiles (and maybe some nuggets)! Ages: 0-11
Tweens unite and come make a special seasonal craft over at Ninety Six! September: Leaf Sprite October: Pumpkin Pastel Art November: Balloon Rocket Ages: 9-12
Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-18+ All ages are welcome at this heartwarming storytime with a special guest! In partnership with the Greenwood Humane Society, each session features an adoptable, kid-friendly dog who joins us for stories, songs, and tail-wagging fun. Whether you’re a toddler, teen, or grown-up, come enjoy some quality time with a lovable […]
Join us at Ninety Six each month for a special seasonal craft! September: Scarecrow Art October: Bat or Owl Paper Doll November: Spaghetti Pumpkins December: Pom-Pom Picture Ornament Ages: 0-11
Get ready to explore, invent, and have fun! Creativity Lab is a hands-on program filled with crafts, science experiments, and exciting activities designed to spark imagination and curiosity. Perfect for kids from ages 6-9 who love to create and discover something new each month!
Ware Shoals has games and crafts once a month for teens. Come on and join the fun! September: Murdle: A Board Game October: Macrame Wire Pumpkin Craft November: Comic Book Card Game December: Miniature Snow Globe Craft Ages: 13-18
We will be reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. The novel tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she […]
Designed just for our littlest learners! Tiny Tots Storytime features short stories, songs, rhymes, and simple movement activities to support early language development and bonding. This fun and gentle program is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of books in a playful, welcoming environment. Ages: 0-3
William Kirby, Food Systems and Safety Agent with the Clemson Cooperative Extension, will do a presentation and demonstration on making preserves for the holidays. This program will be held in the American Veterans Auditorium. Registration is required and opens October 23.
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 […]
Let’s have fun with Ms. Shannon at Ninety Six. We have games, crafts, or experiments each month. September: Apple-Cano: Let’s get ready for an explosive mix of science and fruit. You will each get to make your very own apple cano. We will be using baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring to see if we […]
Sending art through the post has been a longtime tradition of artists and non-artists alike since the beginning of sending written facts and sentiments to anywhere in the world. Participants will use various art supplies and mixed media to customize a set of 5-10 postcards and envelopes to send to loved ones. Participants will also […]
Join us for fun-filled story sessions designed especially for little learners! Through engaging stories, songs, and activities, Little Readers Storytime helps spark a love of reading and encourages early literacy skills. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners ready to explore the magic of books in a playful and welcoming library setting. Ages: 3-6
Come join the Zen Zone, a monthly get together for just teens and explore the art of zentangle. Each month you can create a small piece or you can work each month on one bigger Zentangle piece. Bring your imagination and friends or meet some new ones and chill. Ages: 13-18
Join us to discuss Lisa Jewell’s novel, None of This Is True. Alix Summers celebrates her 45th birthday at her local pub and meets Josie Fair, a woman coincidentally celebrating her 45th birthday as well. A few days later, outside her children’s school, Josie, a listener of Alix’s podcasts, suggests she’s an intriguing subject for […]
Join us for a new Tween program at Ware Shoals. Each month we’ll have a game or craft for ages 9-12. September: Happy Little Dinosaurs Card Game October: Glow in the Dark Slime November: Faux Leather Woven Gratitude Baskets December: Disco Ball Snowman Ornaments
Designed just for our littlest learners! Tiny Tots Storytime features short stories, songs, rhymes, and simple movement activities to support early language development and bonding. This fun and gentle program is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of books in a playful, welcoming environment. Ages: 0-3
Let’s have a day with fun, laughter and connection. This group is for both caregivers and their loved ones with dementia in any form. You are all welcome to join us for a fun morning of activities in a friendly, judgement free space where you can connect with others.
Join us in the American Veterans Auditorium as we discuss The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann. This book tells the true story of a British naval ship, the HMS Wager, that wrecks off the coast of Patagonia in 1741. The survivors, facing starvation, mutiny, and murder, grapple with questions […]
Roll the dice and join the fun at Board Game Jr.! Kids ages 6–11 can choose from a variety of classic and new board games—play an old favorite or try something new with a staff-picked game. It’s a great way to build strategy skills, teamwork, and have a blast with friends!
Bring your imagination and let’s get creative with Wood Circle Art. We will be using wood, paint, stencils, etc… to draw on the wood and make your own personalized piece of art. Ages: 13-18+
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 […]
Join us in the American Veterans Auditorium as we discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This 2022 novel tells the story of Tova Sullivan, a widow working at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, and her unlikely friendship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. The novel explores themes of grief, family, and human-animal connection, as […]
Come play, explore, and learn! Preschool Playtime offers a variety of hands-on games, creative play ideas, and fun educational toys—including Play-Doh, blocks, and more. This open play program is perfect for little ones to build social skills, imagination, and motor development in a relaxed, caregiver-supervised setting. Drop in and join the fun! Ages: 0-5
Let’s laugh, grow, and build together and see what neat things you can make. This is for 0-4 year olds and their caregivers to come relax and have some building fun!
Join us for a squishable good time at the library. Whether you are 4 or 104 come squish, roll and play with play-doh and let your imagination run wild! Ages: 5-18+
Join library staff for a fun, family-friendly storytime at Chick-fil-A! Enjoy stories, songs, and early literacy activities in a cozy, community setting—perfect for little ones and their caregivers. Come for the stories, stay for the smiles (and maybe some nuggets)! Ages: 0-11
Children’s Story Room Ages: 0-18+ All ages are welcome at this heartwarming storytime with a special guest! In partnership with the Greenwood Humane Society, each session features an adoptable, kid-friendly dog who joins us for stories, songs, and tail-wagging fun. Whether you’re a toddler, teen, or grown-up, come enjoy some quality time with a lovable […]
Join us for an interactive night of holiday hauntings and classic literature! Explore Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol through dramatic readings, trivia, and ghostly games inspired by the beloved tale. For trivia & games, registration is required and opens Tuesday, November 18th. Call to Register.
Calling all adults for a special seasonal craft at Ninety Six! September: Marbled Leaf Shaving Cream Art October: Spiroglyphic Pictures December: Diamond Painting Holiday Ornaments Ages: 18+
Ware Shoals has games and crafts once a month for teens. Come on and join the fun! September: Murdle: A Board Game October: Macrame Wire Pumpkin Craft November: Comic Book Card Game December: Miniature Snow Globe Craft Ages: 13-18
Designed just for our littlest learners! Tiny Tots Storytime features short stories, songs, rhymes, and simple movement activities to support early language development and bonding. This fun and gentle program is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of books in a playful, welcoming environment. Ages: 0-3
Practice reading with a friendly, judgment-free listener—Ozzie the certified therapy dog! Ozzie visits with his trainer, Marsha Horshok, to help kids build confidence and improve reading skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Perfect for emerging and reluctant readers alike, this one-on-one experience makes reading fun and encouraging! Ages: 6-11
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 […]
Get ready for a magical puppet show right here at the library! The Columbia Marionette Company is visiting to delight audiences of all ages with their beautifully crafted marionettes and enchanting storytelling. They will be performing Three Bears and a Big Bad Wolf, a fun and lively twist on classic tales that’s perfect for families […]