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JUNE & JULY 2025 A PUBLICATION OF THE PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Summer Reading
June 2 - July 25
Complete activities to win prizes!
For this year’s Summer Reading Program, you can read 10 books of your choice, complete 10 activities, or do a combination of both to equal 10. After completing our summer reading program, participants ages 17 and under will receive a Color Our World prize pack, as well as have their name entered into a drawing for more prizes. Adults who complete the summer reading program will receive a PCLS notebook (while supplies last) and an entry into a drawing for prizes. See our website for a list of prizes.
Enter to Win!
Design a bookmark and WIN! All winners will receive cash prizes!
As a grand prize winner you will have your artwork printed on our bookmarks and used throughout the library system for a year!
Download a template from our website or pick one up at your library. Submit your original artwork from June 1 to July 31st.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Elementary School (3rd grade and under) Middle School (grades 4-8) High School (grades 9-12) and Adult (ages 18 and up)
Color Our World Summer Reading Programs for Kids
** Liberty programs will take place at the Liberty Rec Center and Pickens programs will take place at the Pickens Rec Center.**
2 & 3
9 & 10
GRAVITY CHECK
Monday: 10am Easley 3pm Central 6pm Easley Tuesday: 10am Pickens 3pm Liberty
Juggling Duo from NC. Roving entertainment, comedy, magic and amazement!
ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER
Monday: 10am Easley 3pm Central 6pm Easley Tuesday: 10am Pickens 3pm Liberty
We’ll explores chemicals and chemical reactions in our world!
CRITTER KEEPER
Monday: 10am Easley 3pm Central 6pm Easley Tuesday: 10am Pickens 3pm Liberty
Live animal presentation featuring reptiles, insects, snakes, arachnids and more!
PROFESSOR WHIZZPOP
Monday: 10am Easley 3pm Central 6pm Easley Tuesday: 10am Pickens 3pm Liberty
Western North Carolina’s premier, most magical, laugh- a minute children’s entertainer!
June July
WILDLIFE GEEK
Monday: 10am Easley 3pm Central 6pm Easley Tuesday: 10am Pickens 3pm Liberty
Come experience a live animal adventure with us!
DO ART PRODUCTIONS
Monday: 10am Easley 3pm Central 6pm Easley Tuesday: 10am Pickens 3pm Liberty
Unlocking the superpower of creativity through the power of interactive creation!
BIG BANG BOOM
Monday: 10am Easley 3pm Central 6pm Easley Tuesday: 10am Pickens 3pm Liberty
Three dynamic dads playing parent-friendly, educational children’s music!
Space for these performances is limited. Please arrive early for best chance of viewing the show.
Easley Library: 304 Biltmore Road • Easley, SC Central-Clemson Library: 105 Commons Way • Central, SC Pickens Rec Center: 545 Sangamo Road • Pickens, SC Liberty Rec Center: 318 W. Main Street • Liberty SC
Summer Reading Prize Drawing
Facebook
LIVE • July 31 • 3pm
Turn in your Summer Reading logs by July 26th to have your name entered in the grand prize drawing!
Ages 0-3
Ages 4-7
Ages 8-11
Adult Prizes
Smart Solar Bird Feeder
Bluetooth Headphones
Paint by Number Set
Alcohol Markers
Watercolor Paint Set
Needle Felting Kit
Poloroid Printer
Van Gogh Art Jigsaw Puzzle
Punch Needle Kit
Ages 12-17
28” Blackstone Grill
SC State Parks: Park Passport Golf Passes
Holly Springs Center Class
Cathy & Co. Gift Card
Poor Richards Book Store Gift Card
Full Circle Gift Card
Circa Gift Card
Calligraphy Pen Set
For a complete list of prizes see our website: www.pcls.fyi
$25 PERKS Businesses
Gift Cards
Good Karma Ice Cream
Indigo Kitchen
Moo’s Creamery
Red, White and Brew
Sunnyside Cafe
You Drive Me Glazy
HAMPTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Did you know that crushed insects once gave life to the brilliant color in Renaissance masterpieces?
Discover the vibrant world of Renaissance art with Dr. Rebekah Compton. Includes a live pigment demonstration.
June 5 • 6pm
THROUGH THE LENS:
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Affrilachia
Discover the hidden histories of Black communities in the Appalachian Mountains through the powerful photography and storytelling of Chris Aluka Berry, author of Affrilachia: Testimonies.
June 15 • 3pm
Movies & Munchies
July 9 • Beauty Is Embarrassing (Not Rated) 1h 28m
June 11 • Iris (PG-13) 1h 19m 1:30pm
Chair Yoga Gentle Yoga
June 3 & 17 • 1:30pm
July 1 & 15 • 1:30pm
Perfectly Imperfect Pet Portraits
June 12 • 6:30pm
Discover the joy of blind contour drawing and watercolor with local artist and teacher, Kate Bryan! No art skills needed, just a love for pets and creativity! Registration is required and opens May 29. For ages 12+.
June 24 • 10am One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
July 22 • 10am The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
June 10 & 24 • 1:30pm
July 8 & 22 • 1:30pm
July 29 • 1:30pm
Registration is required and opens July 15. Please call 864-850-7077 to secure your spot.
June 23 • 6:30pm The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne
July 21 • 6:30pm The Wager by David Grann
HAMPTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Blue Ridge Mountain Paint Party
Relax and paint a Blue Ridge mountain scene with Melissa— no experience needed!
June 26 • 6:30pm
Registration is required and opens June 12. For ages 14+. Call 864-850-7077 to sign up.
Carolina Day
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 3PM in the upcountry with Untold Stories of the American Revolution
dennis chastain
Registration Required. Call 864-850-7077 or email JolanaH@ pcls.fyi to reserve your seat. Bad Art Self-Portrait Contest
July 10 • 6:30pm
Registration is required and opens June 26. Please call 864-850-7077 to secure your spot.
Stories in Stone
Gravestone Rubbing as Art and History
Collage A Journey Through Collage Art in Pieces
An introduction to gravestone rubbing—an artful way to explore local history. July 22 • 6:30pm
Come explore the colorful world of collage in this fun, hands-on creative workshop! Please call 864-850-7077 to secure your spot. Registration opens July 3.
Test your knowledge of iconic summer hits in this pub-style trivia game! Five rounds, teams up to five, and prizes for the winners.
JULY 13 • 3PM
ArTisTic life in The vicToriAn erA
June 18 • 1:30pM From painting and music to embroidery. Includes a hands-on embroidery activity.
July 17 • 6:30pm Join the Finer Things Club for a guided tour of the Greenville Museum of Art. Tour The Greenville MuseuM of ArT Registration is required and opens June 25. Please call 864-850-7077 to secure your spot.
July 16 •1:30pM
Summer Art Projects!
Collaborate with the community to complete multiple art projects throughout the summer.
Ages 0-5, with a grown-up, are invited to dress for a mess and join us for sensory play. Friday June 13 & July 11 10:30am
Fold & Weave: Bookish Crafts
Join us for a walk-in book craft afternoon. Ages 13+
June 11 • 4pm
PIPING PRACTICE
Come and explore our new piping tips and other cake stencils and frosting tools! Play at your own pace. Ages 14+
June 16 • 6pm
Learn to paint flowers with plastic bags! June 24 - 6pm
Learn to paint dandelions with straws! July 22 - 6pm July 9 • 4pm
July 9 • 7pm
The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia
Fit Kid Challenge
Complete our 30-day Fit Kid Challenge any time during the summer reading program (June and July) and earn a Physical Fitness medal!
Pick up a form at the Village Branch or download it from our website.
Become part of a world-famous Renaissance painting. We’ll take your photo and print it, turning you into a true work of art!
Come in anytime during Summer Reading! June 2 - July 25
Paint by Numbers
June 6 • 12pm June 20 • 2pm
Paint By Numbers art event featuring six trash cans donated by Home Depot! Please call 864-898-5747 to register.
Read whatever you want and come to discuss. Ages 0-5, with a grown-up, are invited to dress for a mess and join us for sensory play. Thursday June 19 & July 17 • 10:30am
Please call 864-898-5747 to register. July 29 • 5:30pm
June 20 10am Featuring five exciting paint stations, a sensory table and face painting!
Join us each Monday of Summer Reading at 10:30am to read stories about a different artist, style, or skill. Then roll up your sleeves and try it yourself!
Color Your World Makerspace Edition
Drop in and use our art and craft supplies to make Thursdays in June and July
June 6 & 20 and July 11 & 25 at 4:30pm!
Tweens and Teens!! Each class will have a lesson on a different element of storytelling.
Call 864-843-5805 to sign up.
June 21 & July 19 11AM
June 28 & July 26 • 11am Join us and other journaling enthusiasts as we work on our journals together.
Summer Crafts
Design Your Own Tote Bag June 30 5:30pm
Junk Jewelry Art July 7 5:30pm
Sand Art July 12 11:00am
THE ART OF Come collage with us! All supplies provided! June 16 • 5:30pm
June 23 - 5pm
Bad Art Night July 21 5:30pm Alice in Wonderland Day Dress up for a mad tea party and a movie! July 5 • 11am Call 864-843-5805 to register.
Anime, Lore, and More June 18 and July 9 • 5pm Maus by Art Spiegelman
July 28 • 5:30pm
Hey Wildcats! Join us for an interactive after-hours showing of High School Musical! Props, scripts, and snacks provided! July 25 6:30pm
You bring the shirt and we’ll have the supplies!
Split into teams and search the library for clues. Who will reign supreme?
TEEN BOOK BOX
Registration begins in June! Applications will be available on www.pcls.fyi
Children’s Programs
All programs on this page are at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.
The Color Lab
A colorful science event where we will learn all about mixing primary colors!
June 5 10:30am
ROD ART CUSTOMIZATION
Learn about the art of custom cars from our special guest from Last Stop Restoration and Customization. Each child will receive a matchbox style car to try out on the tracks!
JUNE 19 • 6PM
Club Pre-K
Preschool Dance Party
You’re invited to the 2nd annual exclusive Club Pre-K! Dress up and join us for music, dancing, and tons of fun! Perfect for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. June 12 • 10:30am
Kid’s Paint & Sip
Follow along and create a beautiful painting to take home while enjoying a variety of delicious snacks and juice.
Perfect for ages 6-12 PLAY
League
June 26 - 1pm
Perfect for ages 6-11. Please call 864-850-7077 to register. July 10 • 4pm
Thursdays at 5:30pm Hampton Memorial Library in Easley (Expansion Space)
Free and open to all ages. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bad Art Night
A night of chaos and creativity and see who can create the worst piece of art!
Perfect for ages 6-13. July 24 • 4pm
Friends of the
Help support our Summer Reading Programs by becoming a Friend of the Library. Scan the QR code to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Friend.
June 1 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm Hampton Memorial Library - Easley
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Help us reach long term goals that will serve our communities for generations. Purchase a leaf or t-shirt and find out more about our mission by scanning the QR code.
Pick-up Dates
June 3 & 24
July 15 & 29
Boxes must be ordered in advance. Pick-up at Central, Liberty & Pickens 2:30pm - 5:30pm
July 12 • September 13
The PCLS Outreach Team Near You!
AROUND TOWN
June 7 • 4pm - 10pm
Medieval Soiree Market at the Mill - Stargazing -
June 8 • 1pm - 5pm
Pickens Sunday Fun Day
Pickens Amphitheater
tech talk
The Storehouse Mobile Pantry
Free groceries for those in need — plus fun library games and prizes!
Powdersville First Baptist Church
June 5 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
July 3 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Holly Springs Baptist Church
June 17 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
July 15 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Summer Stargazing & Telescope Demonstration
Come check out our new telescopes!
June 25 9:00pm Dacusville Community Center
July 10 8:30pm Iselin Field, Woodside Baseball Complex, Liberty
Pints Pages
meet us at The Silos in easley at 6:30pm to discuss this month’s book. A 21+ Book Club
Got questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, or other electronic devices? Come see our outreach team to get basic troubleshooting assistance.
June 11 & July 9 • 10am - 12pm
Pickens Senior Center No registration required.
June 12 & July 10 • 10am - 12pm
OLLI - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cheezem Education Center
Please call (864) 633-5242 to register.
PCLS FLOAT DAY
Celebrate Summer Reading success with a free river float! Bring your completion ticket to Saluda Outdoor River Company for tubing, games, and fun.
