of Summer DOG DAYS Pet Supply Drive
Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 9AM - 7PM
Wed., & Fri. 9AM - 6PM Sat. 10AM - 2PM
Book Drops
All Library Locations
Six Mile Town Hall
Dacusville Community Library
Hours: 24/7/365, all locations
Remote Lockers
Six Mile Town Hall
Hours: 24/7/365
Website - www.pcls.fyi
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Dial-a-Story 864-868-2727
Activities will vary depending on the branch and the Village Library in Pickens will have their kick-off at the Pickens Rec Dept.
Benefits the Pickens County Animal Shelter! Donations accepted at all Pickens County Library locations August 1-30.
Dog Food (wet & dry) • Dog Toys • Odoban Blankets/Rugs/Towels • Dawn Dish Detergent HE Laundry Detergent
Bits & Pieces
Create a vibrant mosaic using pre-cut stained-glass pieces.
For ages 18+. Registration is required and will open on July 28th. Please call 864-850-7077 to secure your spot. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. August 11 • 6:30pm
Registration is required and opens July 31. For ages 18+. Call 864-850-7077 to sign up. Aug 5 & 19 1:30pm Chair Yoga Aug 12 & 26 1:30pm
Stitch by
August 12 • 6:00pm
Stitch
Join us for a fun and engaging beginners’ class in the art of crochet!
Registration is required and will open on July 29th. Please call 864-850-7077 to secure your spot.
Movies & Munchies
Thunderbolts (PG-13) 2h 7m August 13 1:30pm
Yoga SWING of
GET INTO THE
Things
Essence of You
Experience the art of making perfume and create your own unique scent. Create Your Signature Fragrance
August 20 •1:30pm
Registration is required and opens Aug 14. For ages 18+. August 28 •6:30pm Learn the basics of swing in this upbeat and welcoming beginner dance class. August 14 6:30pm
August 25 • 6:30pm
Framed by John Grisham & Jim McCloskey
Employment Law • August 25 • 5:30pm
Coaster Creations
Design your own unique alcohol ink coasters .
August 26 • 10am The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Dr. Skip Eisiminger answers the question “What’s in a Name”?
August 12 August 26 Pick-up Dates
2:30pm - 5:30pm Joy of Names August 3 2:30pm
Boxes must be ordered in advance.
National
August 14 4pm - 5pm
Make a miniature book jewelryAgescharm. 14+
August 6 • 7pm The Covenant of Water by Abraham Vergese September 3 • 7pm The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune All ages are invited! Storybuilders Wednesdays at 3:30pm
VILLAGE LIBRARY
Author Gathering
Promote your writing and connect with new audiences!
Register by September 1st . For participation guidelines and to register call 864-898-5747.
The Village Library Sept 25 • 12pm
What's in Your Backyard?
Fun, hands-on nature experience with local SCDNR naturalists!
Aug 11 • 11:30am
DONUTS & DATABASES
Enjoy a donut while exploring the PCLS online databases.
Aug 21 • 4pm
Each month we will explore different databases. This month will be kid related.
STORY FORGE
Young Adventurers, come join our party, learn new role playing games, and create stories that will last a lifetime!
AUGUST 6 &27 • 4pm
Call 864-898-5747 to register.
Homeschool Hangout Q&A
Call 864-898-5747 to register.
HOPE Accountability Group, Homeschool Association will hold a Q&A session to answer your homeschooling questions.
August 11 • 1pm
Community
Baby Shower
Giveaways, resources, and support for expecting parents and families with young children.
A FREE event with over 20 local participating agencies!
Grow
August 15 10am - 1pm
Pickens Book Club August 21 10:30am Book: Atomic Love, by Jennie Fields Location: World of Energy at Oconee Nuclear Station August 13 4:30pm Aug 28 • 2:30pm
Thrive
Aug 28 • 4:30pm Call 864-898-5747 to register. Fit Over 40 Tuesdays 10:30am Any Book Club August 7 10am
Stories & Snacks August 14 & 28 11am at the Doodle Trail
Kids Yoga Storytime August 19 3:30pm
Cozy Crafts
Puzzle Piece Art
Aug 2 • 11:00am National Coloring Day
A History of Jewish Entrepreneurs in Upstate SC
Come celebrate the rich history of the Sarlin Library!
August 4 5pm
Paint a Vinyl Record
Repurpose some well-loved vinyl to make a unique work of art.
Ages 18+. Call 864-843-5805 to register.
Whether you bring your own coloring book or use our supplies, it’s fun for the whole family!
August 4 5:30pm
August 12 4pm August 16 11AM The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (PG-13). Snacks are provided and cosplay is encouraged!
August 30 • 11am
Join us and other journaling enthusiasts as we work on our journals together.
Children’s Programs
*We will be taking a break from these programs from August 1 through August 10.
IDEAL FOR AGES 6-12
Meet Felicity
Mondays in August*
3:30
Hampton Memorial Library Easley
Thursdays at 5:30pm
League
Hampton Memorial Library in Easley (Expansion Space)
Free and open to all ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
IDEAL FOR AGES 3-5
Preschool Storytime*
Books, crafts and activities for ages 2-5 (with a caregiver)
Liberty Mondays 10:30am Easley Tuesdays 10:30am Pickens Wednesdays 10:30am
Central-Clemson Wednesdays 10:30am
munchkins 0-5 ages
Cancelled
Ages 0-5, with a grown-up, are invited to dress for a mess and join us for sensory play.
Hampton Memorial Library - Easley mini maestros
Strengthen language and motor skills through song, dance, and instruments! August 22 10:30am
Hampton Memorial Library - Easley
IDEAL FOR AGES 0-3
Wiggles &Giggles*
Stories, songs, flannel boards and free play time. Birth-3 years old with a caregiver.
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Thursdays at 10:30am Central-Clemson, Central
Mother Goose on the Loose*
Nursery Rhymes, Motion & Music
Tuesdays at 10:30am Sarlin Library, Liberty
No program on 5th Tuesdays
The PCLS Outreach Team Near You!
AROUND TOWN
Join our outreach staff at these events where we’ll have our fun lawn games, library prizes, and library card sign-ups!
August 9 • 10am - 1pm
Dacusville Community Library 10-Year Celebration
Dacusville Community Library
August 10 • 1pm - 5pm
Pickens Sunday Fun Day Pickens Amphitheater
August 16 • 11am - 3pm
Clearview-Simpson Community Cookout Dream Center
August 25 • 9am - 11am
Wellness Kit Lending Samaritan Health Clinic
tech talk
Got questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, or other electronic devices? Come see our outreach team to get basic troubleshooting assistance.
August 13 • 10am - 12pm Pickens Senior Center No registration required.
The Pickens County Pet Mobile will be at the Village Library in Pickens for an Adoption Event on Friday, August 29th from 10am to 1:00pm!
Pints Pages
meet us at The Silos in easley to discuss this month’s book.
August 12 6:30pm A 21+ Book Club
August 3 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hampton Memorial Library - Easley
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Nightmares
Aug 28 • 6:30pm Horror Book Club
August Spice: Cumin at the Liberty Emporium downtown LIBERTY