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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

10:00am–11:30am
Baby and Toddler, Children
Library Branch: Ninety Six
Room: NS Library Area
Age Group: Baby and Toddler, Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn and get comfy because it’s time for a dino-sized adventure! Join us for Movie Day as we watch Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs!

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. 

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.

Critters and More

10:30am–12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Experience nature with all five senses with Critters and More! 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

Please note that materials and supplies used during this event may contain or come into contact with substances that could cause allergic reactions (such as latex, plant materials, fragrances, or cleaning products). The library cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. If you have known allergies or sensitivities, please take appropriate precautions and notify staff if you have any concerns.  

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.

Crafting with Cindy

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 9, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and local artisan Cindy Chesney for a guided workshop in crafting tiered patriotic inspired earrings. 

Registration required. Supplies provided. 

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.

Critters & More

10:30am–11:30am
Baby and Toddler, Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 10, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ninety Six
Room: NS Library Area
Age Group: Baby and Toddler, Children
Program Type: STEAM, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Critters and More is an interactive educational program where students can see—and optionally touch or hold—live animals and animal pelts.

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. 

Allergy Notice

Please note that materials and supplies used during this event may contain or come into contact with substances that could cause allergic reactions (such as latex, plant materials, fragrances, or cleaning products). The library cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. If you have known allergies or sensitivities, please take appropriate precautions and notify staff if you have any concerns.  

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.

Summer Reading Grant

This event has been funded by the LSTA Summer Reading Grant provided by the SC State Library.

Critters and More

3:30pm–4:30pm
Baby and Toddler, Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 10, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium
Age Group: Baby and Toddler, Children
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Critters and More is an interactive educational program where students can see—and optionally touch or hold—live animals and animal pelts.

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. 

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.

Tiny Tots StoryTime

10:30am–11:00am
Baby and Toddler
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Baby and Toddler
Program Type: Storytimes

Tiny Tots Storytime

Ages: 0-3

This 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.

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. 

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.

Join us for stories celebrating our nation's independence and craft a patriotic pom-pom flag!

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.

Lego Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: American Veterans Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: STEAM

Lego Club

Ages: 8-18

Join the Lego Club for creative fun by building themed LEGO projects or tackling one of our many kits, with difficulty levels from easy to advanced.

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. 

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.

Liberty Sand Candles

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tween, Teen
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 12, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a patriotic spark as we hand-layer red, white, and blue sand to create a custom liberty sand candle.

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.

The Craft Crew

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Conference Room 2
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Ages: 10-18.

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.

Fiction Addiction Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 29, 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...

Heartwood by Amity Gaige. 

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.

Playtime at the Library

10:30am–11:30am
Baby and Toddler
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Baby and Toddler
Program Type: Playtimes

Playtime at the Library

Ages: 0-5

This open play program offers a variety of hands-on games, creative play ideas, and fun educational toys - perfect for little ones to build social skills, imagination, and motor development in a relaxed, caregiver-supervised setting. 

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. 

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.

Page Turners in Motion

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Stories that get you moving!  Turn the page - and jump into action!  

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. 

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.

Rooted Creating A Family Tree

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Researching family and local history is of interest to many! Learn how to get started on creating a family tree and the resources available through your local library. Registration required.

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.

Tiny Tots StoryTime

10:30am–11:00am
Baby and Toddler
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Baby and Toddler
Program Type: Storytimes

Tiny Tots Storytime

Ages: 0-3

This 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.

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. 

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.

Patriotic Picnic

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring a picnic basket, your appetite, and celebrate America's Semi quincentennial with community spirit, patriotic flair, and of course, food!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Greenwood County, Ninety Six, Ware Shoals, Bookmobile
Description:

All libraries of the Greenwood County Library System will closed for the 4th of July holiday.

Ancient Emojis

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Think emojis are new? Think again! Join us for a journey to the land of the Pharaohs to discover hieroglyphics—the world’s coolest ancient writing system.

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.

Chick-Fil-A StoryTime

10:30am–11:30am
Baby and Toddler, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Greenwood Offsite
Age Group: Baby and Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Chick-Fil-A Storytime

Ages: 0-11

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)!

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. 

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.

Fingerprint Dinos

2:00pm–3:00pm
Baby and Toddler, Children, Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Ninety Six
Room: NS Library Area
Age Group: Baby and Toddler, Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to stomp, chomp, and create! Join us at the 96 library to turn your fingerprints into terrific T-Rexes, wiggly Stegosauruses, and colorful dino friends.

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. 

Allergy Notice

Please note that materials and supplies used during this event may contain or come into contact with substances that could cause allergic reactions (such as latex, plant materials, fragrances, or cleaning products). The library cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. If you have known allergies or sensitivities, please take appropriate precautions and notify staff if you have any concerns.  

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.

Our History Family Portraits

3:30pm–5:00pm
Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture the beauty of our community family by joining us for a photo session at the library. Each family will receive a digital copy of their photograph that will be treasured for years to come. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

DJ PreK

10:30am–11:30am
Baby and Toddler, Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 24, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Baby and Toddler, Children
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to move, learn, and have fun with DJ Pre-K! An educator and high-energy performer, DJ Pre-K brings learning to life through rhythm, rhyme, and interactive music.

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. 

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.

Tiny Tots StoryTime

10:30am–11:00am
Baby and Toddler
Library Branch: Greenwood County
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Baby and Toddler
Program Type: Storytimes

Tiny Tots Storytime

Ages: 0-3

This 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.

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. 

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.

CSI King Tut

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ware Shoals
Room: WS Library Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the sandals of an ancient detective in CSI: King Tut!

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. 

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.