PCLS August 2025 Newsletter

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Hampton Memorial Library

304 Biltmore Road

Easley, SC 29640 (864) 850-7077

Mon. - Thu. 9AM - 9PM

Fri. & Sat. 9AM - 6PM

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

A PUBLICATION OF THE PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

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

Facebook - facebook.com/ PickensCountyLibrarySystem

Instagram

@pickenscountylibrarysystem

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

TEEN PROGRAMS Gather

T een Art Club

ThaiDollsString

August 12 • 5pm

anime club

Hang out and watch episodes of Anime!

August 14 & 28 • 5pm

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

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