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Death in the Desert Ancient Egypt Murder Mystery

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tween, Teen
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Travel to a remote Egyptian desert camp Egypt in 1932 when an archaeological breakthrough turns into a crime scene. Is it the work of a mummy's curse, or is there a murderer in the expedition party?

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Registration for Minors

Parents/guardians must provide their phone number and/or email when registering any attendee under the age of 18.

Movie & A Craft (Teen and Adults)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 29, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 13 and up, but ages 10 - 12 are welcome with an attending parent. Join us for a screening of the 1999 film The Mummy while you paint a tote bag using Egyptian-themed stencils. Drinks and popcorn will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Registration for Minors

Parents/guardians must provide their phone number and/or email when registering any attendee under the age of 18.

Greenwood County Library Board of Trustees Meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium

Kintsugi Pottery

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 30, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn the art of Kintsugi-inspired repair. We’ll be using gold resin to mend broken pottery, turning every flaw into a golden focal point.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults-only

Please do not sign up any children or teenagers or bring them with you to this event.

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Shoals Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Baby and Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Baby and Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Shoals Storytime

Ages: 0-5

Join us for a fun storytime and craft session designed for little ones ages 0-5! Enjoy stories, songs, and a creative craft activity—perfect for young children and their caregivers to learn and play together.

The Pterodactyl Grand Prix is a a prehistoric twist on the classic paper airplane contest.  Racers will fold paper into wide-winged, prehistoric flyers, complete with a distinctive head crest and beak.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children 11 and above do not require an accompanying adult. 

Family Programs

This is a Family oriented program, but children under 3 may struggle to sit still during the duration of the program. Please be advised. 

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

The Book Circle Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Book Circle

Ages: 18+

Welcome to a pleasant afternoon at the Library. We'll have good books and good people to discuss our monthly novel. 

This month's book is...

the 1965 novel Stoner by John Williams.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults-only

Please do not sign up any children or teenagers or bring them with you to this event.

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Craft Studio: Watercolor Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 6, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft Studio

Ages: 18+

Are you ready to craft? Learn specialized skills, create one-of-a-kind art, and most of all come and enjoy yourself.

This month's craft is...

Watercolor Night: Join us for a relaxing evening water coloring subjects inspired by nature. Participants will use simple methods to creatively relax and explore new and beginning techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults-only

Please do not sign up any children or teenagers or bring them with you to this event.

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Quiet Pages Silent Reading

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come hang out with us for a relaxing quiet hour! Bring your favorite book or pick one from our collection, and enjoy a peaceful little escape into some great reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults-only

Please do not sign up any children or teenagers or bring them with you to this event.

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Hydroponics Workshop

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 9, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Guest speaker and grassroots entrepreneur Kai Stoudemire discusses using hydroponic gardening as a regenerative way to reach the community. Event will include one hydroponic plant per attendee as an event favor.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults-only

Please do not sign up any children or teenagers or bring them with you to this event.

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Fiction Addiction Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fiction Addiction

Ages: 18+

Enjoy an evening of good company and literature at the Library. 

This month's book is...

the mystery novel The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults-only

Please do not sign up any children or teenagers or bring them with you to this event.

Photo Release Policy

Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Greenwood County, Ninety Six, Ware Shoals, Bookmobile
Description:

Greenwood County Library System will be closed in honor of Labor Day.

Greenwood County Library Board of Trustees Meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/26–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Greenwood County, Ninety Six, Ware Shoals, Bookmobile
Description:

We will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Greenwood County, Ninety Six, Ware Shoals, Bookmobile
Description:

We will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.