All library locations will be closed on February 20th.
FEBRUARY
Hampton Memorial Library 304 Biltmore Road Easley, SC 29640 (864) 850-7077 Mon. - Thu. 9AM - 8PM Fri. 9AM - 6PM Sat. 10AM-4PM Sun. 2PM - 6PM Central-Clemson Library 105 Commons Way Central, SC 29630 (864) 639-2711 Mon. - Thu. 9AM - 9PM Fri. & Sat. 9AM - 6PM Sun. 2PM - 6PM Sarlin Library 15 S. Palmetto Street Liberty, SC 29657 (864) 843-5805 Mon. 10AM - 7PM Tues. - Fri. 10AM - 6PM Sat. 10AM - 2PM Village Library 124 N. Catherine Street Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 898-5747 Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 9AM - 7PM Wed., & Fri. 9AM - 6PM Sat. 10AM - 2PM Book Drops All Library Locations Six Mile Town Hall Dacusville Community Library Pumpkintown Fire Department Remote Lockers Six Mile Town Hall Book Drop & Remote Lockers Hours 24/7/365, all locations Website - www.pcls.fyi Facebook - facebook.com/ PickensCountyLibrarySystem Instagram @pickenscountylibrarysystem A PUBLICATION OF THE PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM The Revolutionary War in the South Carolina Backcountry By Durant Ashmore There were more Revolutionary War battles and activities in the SC Backcountry than anywhere else in America. Durant Ashmore will tell you more about these sites and the events that occurred there. February 7 • 6:00pm Hampton Memorial Library, Easley This lecture is part of a four-month series running from February to May. February 19 • 3pm - 4pm
CHECK IT OUT!
2023
Agard
Clemson Area African American Museum CIVIL RIGHTS in South Carolina
Library
Presented by Angela
Executive Director
Central-Clemson
Feb 1 Till (PG-13) 2h 10m Feb 8 The Menu (R) 1h 47m Feb 15 Armageddon Time (R) 1h 54m Feb 22 She Said (R) 2h 09m Feb 3 3:30 Remember the Titans (PG) 1h 53m Feb 10 3:00 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) 2h 41m Early start time due to length of movie Feb 17 3:30 Strange World (PG) 1h 42m Feb 24 3:30 Where the Wild Things Are (PG) 1h 41m Wednesday Matinees Family Movie Fridays Chair Yoga Feb 7 & 21 • 1:30pm Taught by a certified instructor. No experience necessary. Easley Book Club February 28 • 10am The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Come discuss popular fiction with us. February 27 6:30pm Hell’s Half-Acre by Susan Jonusas 1:30 Love Your Heart Party It’s Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month! Join us to celebrate your heart with heart-healthy snacks, stress-relieving meditation, easy yoga poses, and information on how you can show your heart some love. February 14 • 1pm Pointillism Heart Registration required. Call 864-850-7077. Paint Party February 9 at 6pm Meet the Author Shelley Burchfield Easley Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Join the Easley Friends of the Library at their annual meeting featuring local author, Shelley Burchfield. All current and potential members are invited. Feb 27 • 7pm
HAMPTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
CENTRAL-CLEMSON
Book
February 23 • 1:00pm Banshees of Inisherin (R) 1hr 54min Bring a snack and join us for a movie. Brown bag Cinemas Beartown by Fredrik Backman March 1 at 7pm February 9 • 1:00pm Father of the Bride (2022) (PG- 13) 1h 58m Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly February 1 at 7pm The Joys of Laughter February 26 • 2:30pm An interactive presentation with Dr. Skip Eisiminger hahaha haha! baha haha! hee hee hee Join us after school for Bingo! 4pm - 5pm KIDS Feb 16th • Mar 16th • April 20th Presented by Angela Agard Executive Director Clemson Area African American Museum
RIGHTS
South Carolina February 19 • 3pm Central-Clemson Library
LIBRARY Central-Clemson
Discussion
CIVIL
in
Paula’s Projects
VILLAGE LIBRARY Teen Anime Club Make a craft while watching episodes of Anime. Snow White with the Red Hair• February 4 at 11am Tuesdays at 10:30am Light Cardio Walk the Doodle Trail Some Light Resistance Strength Training and More Gentle Yoga Feb 17 9:30am This month we will meet at Butterfly Wellness, Yoga & Meditation 115 W Main St, Pickens, SC. Call 898.5747 to register. February 14 at 4pm Puppy/Kitty Love Turn your pet’s photo into a work of art! Call 898-5747 to register. Pickens Book Club Feb 21 at 10:15am Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Visit our website to download a Self Care Bingo card for February and and grab a friend to play along with you.
join us for a special storytime full of movement and play! For ages 4-10. Saturday, February 11 at 11am. SHOW TELL
will have the opportunity to discuss their favorite toys, objects, or activities during Show & Tell.
13 1pm Family movie, crafts, snacks, and games! There will be a special guest onsite to have your picture taken with! Call 898-5747 to register.
14 • 12pm
namaste and Play kids Yoga Storytime Come
& Homeschool Hangout Kids
Feb
February
Join us to learn about the 12 most useful essential oils and how to get started using oils.
25 • 11am Call 898-5747 to register.
Valentine’s week and we’d love to share a treat with you! Request your Candy Love Bug craft kit beginning February 13th, while supplies last.
Craft Kit
Getting Started with Essential Oils February
It’s
Candy Love Bug
Homeschool Hangout
SARLIN LIBRARY
bag
of read-a-like
12.
Each take-home
contains a book, a list
authors, and more! Register by February
Spots are limited. Ages 18 and up. Call 843-5805 to register.
Club! Come to the Sarlin Library every week starting in February to get 10 packets of free seeds with your library card! The seed library contains vegetables, flowers, and herbs seeds. The seed library is restocked and OPEN!
Winter Book Bag
Design a rocket and learn how aerodynamics affect rocket flight. Then head outside to launch your custom rocket!
15 • 11am EXPUNGEMENT February 27 • 5:30pm Official and formal erasure of a record or partial contents of a record Now in Liberty! Join us to discuss a different historical non-fiction book each month. HISTORY BOOK CLUB NEW Feb 13 • 5pm - 7pm Join Us! Get help with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs) applications and learn more about the services United Christian Ministries offer to our community. February 23 2:30pm-4pm Call 843-5805 to register. Call 843-5805 to register.
February
Children’s Programs
**No children’s programs on February 20. The library will be closed.**
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Books, crafts and activities for ages 2-5 (with a caregiver)
Liberty Mondays at 10:30am*
Easley Tuesdays at 10:30am
Pickens Wednesdays at 10:30am
Central-ClemsonWednesdays at 10:30am
League
Mardi Gras for Kids
Every Thursday at 5:30pm Hampton Memorial Library in Easley (Expansion Space)
Free and open to all ages. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Storybuilders
Central-Clemson Library
Every Wednesday at 3:30pm
Hampton Memorial Library
Every Thursday at 3:30pm
All ages are invited!
munchkins
Ages 0-5, with a grown-up, are invited to dress for a mess and join us for sensory play.
Friday February 3 10:30am
Friday February 10 10:30am
Join
Feb 21 • 6pm
Hampton Memorial Library - Easley
Recommended for ages 6-12
Join
Mother Goose on the Loose
Nursery Rhymes, Motion & Music
Birth - 3 years old with a caregiver
Tuesdays at 10:30am Sarlin Library, Liberty
We do not meet on 5th Tuesdays
Wiggles &Giggles
Music, movement, and nursery rhymes.
Birth - 3 years old with a caregiver.
Thursday February 16 10:30am
Friday February 24 10:30am
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Thursdays at 10:30am
Central-Clemson, Central
us for exciting
adventures on Hampton Memorial Library Every Tuesday at 3:30pm Village Library Every Wednesday at 3:30pm
us at the Hampton Memorial Library to learn about the
traditions of Mardi Gras by listening to stories, crafting a mask, and more!
TEEN PROGRAMS
Ages 12 to 18
Boku No Gaijin
Gather Your Party
Ever Been Curious about Dungeons & Dragons or games like that? This is an introduction to Tabletop Role Playing Games. Learn about all sorts of different types of TTRPGs and what to do to make your own.
February 2 • 5pm
Mini MakerSpace Teen
Join us as we turn the Children’s Program Room into an Arts and Crafts Mini Makerspace for Teens. We will have all kinds of supplies available for all sorts of different creations.
February 7 • 5pm
TEEN BOARD ADVISORY
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) designs library programs for teens. Anyone between the ages of 12-18 who is currently enrolled in middle or high school can join. Community service hours can be earned.
FEB 21 • 5PM
Anime Club
Watch Toradora! and make paper wind chimes.
February 9 - 5pm
Join us to try some snacks from a japan crate and watch some anime.
February 23 - 5pm
Teen Book Cafe
Theme: Friendship
F ebruar y 16 - 5pm
What stories do you like that have a great example of what you look for in a friend?
Cosplay Tips and tricks Cosplay Tips and tricks
February 28 • 5pm
February 28 • 5pm
in Easley
details
Hampton Memorial Library
• Call 850-7077 for
The PCLS Outreach Team Near
Storytime for Kids
Dacusville Community Library
February 2 • 10:30am
You!
FREE TAX PREP*
CALL 2-1-1 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Appointments available at all library branches through April 18th.
Got questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, or other electronic devices? Join Ethan, our Outreach Librarian, to get basic troubleshooting assistance.
Feb 8 • 10am - 11am
February 23 • 4pm
Pickens Senior Center 129 Schoolhouse Street Pickens, SC
Feb 5 • 2:30pm-4:30pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Hampton Memorial Library - Easley location
Friends of the Library members can shop early starting at 2:00pm. To become a Friend of the Library see our website or ask a staff member.
Cash or Check Only
* For household incomes of less than $60,000
Grief Support Group
February 14 & 28 • 7pm
Hampton Memorial Library - Easley
A support group for anyone experiencing loss or grief. Registration is required. Call 864-850-7077.
Cut to the Chase Book Club
Feb 7 • 6:30pm
We’ll be at 312 Throwing Co. every month to discuss a different book.
Must be 18 years of age or older. Join us at 312 S Pendleton St., Easley to talk books, throw axes, and have a good time!