This hands-on experience will engage their creativity and problem-solving skills. Let them unleash their inner scientist as they build, stack, and play with different types of blocks. Register beginning 12/16. Ages 3-5 Summerville: Mon, December 30th 11:00-12:00PM (Register Online Here!) 76 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC North Charleston: Thur, January 2nd 10:30-11:30AM (Register Online Here!) […]
Enjoy a New-Years-Style party with your family as we count down to noon! We'll make a craft, set resolutions, listen to a story, and then the "ball will drop" at 12:00pm! (Register beginning 12/16) Register online here! Ages 5 & under (and their families) Monday, December 30th from 11am to 12pm
*CANCELED* Enjoy video games and snacks. Registration begins 12/23. Ages 7-17 Tuesday, December 31 at 2pm
In Observance of New Year's Day, all Dorchester County Library locations and book drops will be closed.
Start the new year with brisk walks on the nature path circling the Ashley River branch. Fitness walks for senior adults, ages 50+, will meet every Thursday, weather permitting. The first meeting is on January 2nd (by the main entrance) Thursdays from 10am to 10:30am
This hands-on experience will engage their creativity and problem-solving skills. Let them unleash their inner scientist as they build, stack, and play with different types of blocks. Register beginning 12/16. Ages 3-5 Summerville: Mon, December 30th 11:00-12:00PM (Register Online Here!) 76 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC North Charleston: Thur, January 2nd 10:30-11:30AM (Register Online Here!) […]
This hands-on experience will engage their creativity and problem-solving skills. Let them unleash their inner scientist as they build, stack, and play with different types of blocks. Register beginning 12/16. Ages 3-5 Summerville: Mon, December 30th 11:00-12:00PM (Register Online Here!) 76 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC North Charleston: Thur, January 2nd 10:30-11:30AM (Register Online Here!) […]
July 6th, 2024: 11am - 1pm -Featured Artist(s): Waverly Brown & Molly Leech -Art goes up on May 31 & Taken down on August 1 September 7th, 2024: 11am - 1pm -Featured Artist(s): Amy Keston & Sharon Mills -Art goes up on August 1 & Taken down on September 30 November 2nd, 2024: 11am - […]
Join other gamers for a chance to chat, hang out, and (of course) play video and board games! Ages 12 to 18 Sundays; 12/22, 1/5, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 2:30 - 4:00pm
Is there a show you love? A podcast you want everyone to hear? Join in for a "media share" where we'll leave with new ideas and suggestions. Ages 12 to 18 Sunday, January 5th from 3pm to 4pm
Learn to use your Android tablet, iPad, or Kindle at one of three informational sessions designed for seniors. January 6 at 10:30AM (Android) January 7 at 10:30AM (Kindle) January 9 at 10:30AM (iPad/Apple)
Learn to use your Android tablet, iPad, or Kindle at one of three informational sessions designed for seniors. January 6 at 10:30AM (Android) January 7 at 10:30AM (Kindle) January 9 at 10:30AM (iPad/Apple)
Come join other crafters! This ongoing crafting series is a great way to have fun and meet others with similar crafting interests. Ages 18+ Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm December 11th: Knit/Crochet (Register beginning 11/21) Register online here! January 8th: Bookmark Collage (Register beginning 12/19) Register online here! February 5th: Keychain Making (Register beginning 1/16) […]
Drop in to paint rocks with your New Year resolutions, or words of kindness and encouragement! Leave them around your neighborhood or town to inspire others! While supplies last. Ages 7-18 Wednesday, January 8 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Take a break from it all and join us for a classic movie matinee every second Wednesday of the month in January, and February... and beyond? Ages 18+ Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 6:30pm January 8th: We start the series with Metropolis, a silent movie - librarians love it! February 12th: TBD Registration is not mandatory, […]
Start the new year with brisk walks on the nature path circling the Ashley River branch. Fitness walks for senior adults, ages 50+, will meet every Thursday, weather permitting. The first meeting is on January 2nd (by the main entrance) Thursdays from 10am to 10:30am
Learn to use your Android tablet, iPad, or Kindle at one of three informational sessions designed for seniors. January 6 at 10:30AM (Android) January 7 at 10:30AM (Kindle) January 9 at 10:30AM (iPad/Apple)
Don't just WATCH the movie, be a part of it! We'll be watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, sampling chocolates, and following along with prompts as the movie plays. (Register beginning 12/22) Register online here! Ages 12 to 18 Thursday, January 9th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Enjoy a movie and play your heart out after hours with Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 games as well as different board games. Fridays: 6pm to 8pm December 13th Movie: Moana *CANCELED* January 10th Movie: The Greatest Showman *CANCELED* February 14th Movie: Soul All Ages!
Come join us for a morning of STEM engineering activities! This event is perfect for families looking to bond over exciting science, technology, engineering, and math challenges. Get ready to unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills with hands-on experiments and projects. All Ages Ashley River: December 28 from 11:00am to 12:00pm 2824 Bacons Bridge Rd, […]
Come out & meet with various representatives of the health community in the area as well as checking out some healthy food choices! All Ages Saturday, January 11 from 11am to 3pm
Kick the New Year off with a journal bound by your own hands. Ages 18+ January 12th at 2pm Register now by calling our Summerville branch at 843-871-5075 ext. 2!
Come join us for a fun-filled event where you can challenge your friends to navigate through an exciting Marble Maze! Test your skills and see who can complete the maze in record time. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to show off your maze-solving abilities! Register beginning 12/30. Ages 6-11 Ashley River: Mon, January […]
Enjoy video games and tasty snacks. Ages 7-17 Wednesdays at 3 pm: January 15 & February 12 *CANCELED* *CANCELED* Register for the January 15th session here! *CANCELED* Register for the February 12th session here!
Join the Trident Technical College's South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center for a series of workshops that will include science and engineering based activities, in addition to exciting discussions about careers in STEM. Limited to 20 participants per session. Ages 7 to 12 Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm January 15 (Register beginning 1/2) Register online here! […]
Connect with fellow enthusiasts while watching anime and creating take-home art and crafts. Ages 12-18 Wednesdays: December 18, January 15, February 19 from 4:30 - 6:30pm.
Start the new year with brisk walks on the nature path circling the Ashley River branch. Fitness walks for senior adults, ages 50+, will meet every Thursday, weather permitting. The first meeting is on January 2nd (by the main entrance) Thursdays from 10am to 10:30am
Come join us for a fun-filled event where you can challenge your friends to navigate through an exciting Marble Maze! Test your skills and see who can complete the maze in record time. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to show off your maze-solving abilities! Register beginning 12/30. Ages 6-11 Ashley River: Mon, January […]
Read the books that inspired some of your favorite movies! Ages 18+ December 19th at 6pm- Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp (Die Hard) *Postponed* New date TBD! January 16th at 6pm- The Girl on the Train by by Paul Hawkins February 20th at 6pm- The Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Come join us for a fun-filled event where you can challenge your friends to navigate through an exciting Marble Maze! Test your skills and see who can complete the maze in record time. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to show off your maze-solving abilities! Register beginning 12/30. Ages 6-11 Ashley River: Mon, January […]
Stop by our Summerville Branch on Saturday, January 18th from 10am to 5pm for a Pop-Up Book Sale put on by The Friends of Dorchester County Public Libraries! Stock up on books, DVDs, and more for great deals. š76 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
Stroll the trail around the outside of the Ashley River library and enjoy a scavenger hunt through the woods! Drop in any time during the weekend to grab a scavenger hunt checklist! Ages 5 & under Drop in January 18th & 19th (All Day)
Join Ms. Beth and Pudding, a certified therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, for a special preschool age storytime!Ā Limited to 6 participants per session. Ages 3-6 Saturdays from 1pm to 1:30pm & 1:30pm to 2pm January 18 (Register beginning 1/4) Register online here! February 15 (Register beginning 2/1) Register online here!
Stroll the trail around the outside of the Ashley River library and enjoy a scavenger hunt through the woods! Drop in any time during the weekend to grab a scavenger hunt checklist! Ages 5 & under Drop in January 18th & 19th (All Day)
Join other gamers for a chance to chat, hang out, and (of course) play video and board games! Ages 12 to 18 Sundays; 12/22, 1/5, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 2:30 - 4:00pm
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Dorchester County Library locations and book drops will be closed beginning on Monday, January 20. Our locations will reopen on Tuesday, January 21 at 10am.
Due to the inclement weather and expected morning road conditions on Friday, all Dorchester County Library Branches will have a delayed opening of noon on Friday, Jan. 24. Due to inclement weather, All Dorchester County Library Branches and the Bookmobile will be closed Tuesday, January 21st at 2pm, all day on Wednesday, January 22nd, and […]
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm - Summerville Branch *Postponed due to weather* Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm - St. George Branch Monday, May 19, 2025Ā at 7:00 pm - North Charleston Branch Monday, July 21, 2025Ā at 7:00 pm - Ashley River Branch Monday, September 15, 2025Ā at 7:00 pm - St. George Library […]
Ready to explore a variety of genres? Join us the third Tuesday of every month to discuss a new book! Tuesdays at 6:30pm December 17 January 21: The God of The Woods by Liz Moore *CANCELED due to weather* February 18 Ages 18+
Due to the inclement weather and expected morning road conditions on Friday, all Dorchester County Library Branches will have a delayed opening of noon on Friday, Jan. 24. Due to inclement weather, All Dorchester County Library Branches and the Bookmobile will be closed Tuesday, January 21st at 2pm, all day on Wednesday, January 22nd, and […]
Green Thumbs is a program seeking to teach children and caregivers about nature, gardening, pollination, and recycling and is part of the Tri-County Master Gardners activities of Clemson University Extension. Each month focuses on a different topic & children will make something to take home. Each is limited to 20 participants. *The same program repeated […]
Learn all about the fascinating world of catapults and put your engineering skills to the test. Build your very own catapult and see how far you can launch different objects. It's a fun and interactive way to explore the principles of physics while having a blast. Register beginning 1/8. Ages 12-18 North Charleston: Wed, January […]
We will do some basic introduction to coding and programming! Attendees will take home ideas to try at home. (Register beginning 1/8) Register online here! Wednesday, January 22 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm Ages 6-11
Due to the inclement weather and expected morning road conditions on Friday, all Dorchester County Library Branches will have a delayed opening of noon on Friday, Jan. 24. Due to inclement weather, All Dorchester County Library Branches and the Bookmobile will be closed Tuesday, January 21st at 2pm, all day on Wednesday, January 22nd, and […]
Start the new year with brisk walks on the nature path circling the Ashley River branch. Fitness walks for senior adults, ages 50+, will meet every Thursday, weather permitting. The first meeting is on January 2nd (by the main entrance) Thursdays from 10am to 10:30am
Learn about the outdoors with Master Gardeners! *The same program repeated at both our Summerville and Ashley River locations. Due to limited seating, we ask that you only sign up for one location. Thank you!* Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm January 23: Feeding the Winter Birds (Register beginning 1/9) Register Online Here! February 27: Good […]
Learn, build, play with LEGO bricks! Use your imagination to design buildings, cars, and other structures. Materials are provided. Ages 6-12 Thursdays: January 23, February 27. 3:30pm-4:30pm
Due to the inclement weather and expected morning road conditions on Friday, all Dorchester County Library Branches will have a delayed opening of noon on Friday, Jan. 24. Due to inclement weather, All Dorchester County Library Branches and the Bookmobile will be closed Tuesday, January 21st at 2pm, all day on Wednesday, January 22nd, and […]
Read to a therapy dog! Build confidence and reading skills by reading to Pudding, a certified therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Bring your favorite book or pick out a new one to read. Ages 6-12 Fridays from 3pm to 4pm *Session cancelled* January 24 (Registrations opens 1/10) Register online here! February 21 […]
Learn all about the fascinating world of catapults and put your engineering skills to the test. Build your very own catapult and see how far you can launch different objects. It's a fun and interactive way to explore the principles of physics while having a blast. Register beginning 1/8. Ages 12-18 North Charleston: Wed, January […]
Simple baking for youngsters. Registration required. Ages 6-10 Saturdays at 11am December 28: Brownies (Register beginning 12/15) Register online here! January 25: Blondies (Register beginning 1/15) Register online here! February 22: Doughnuts. (Register beginning 2/15) Register online here!
Join us for a friendly competition of Jeopardy! Snacks provided. Tuesday, January 28 at 4:30pm
Start exploring your family tree with this introduction to the library's genealogy resources. Register beginning 12/2. Ages 18+ Tuesday, January 28 at 5 pm OR Saturday, February 22 at 2 pm (Same class offered twice for your convenience) Register for the January 28th session here. Register for the February 22nd session here.
Storytime and sensory playdough play. Ages 3-5 Wednesdays at 10:30am December 18, January 29, & February 26
Children with special needs and their caregivers will enjoy a sensory storytime designed and targeted for preschool-aged abilities, in a safe and supportive environment. Registration is required. Wednesday, January 29th at 11am or 6pm (same session offered twice) Register for the 11am session here! Register for the 6pm session here!
Soothing sensory fun. Ages 6-13 Wednesday at 3:30 pm: January 29 & February 26
Start the new year with brisk walks on the nature path circling the Ashley River branch. Fitness walks for senior adults, ages 50+, will meet every Thursday, weather permitting. The first meeting is on January 2nd (by the main entrance) Thursdays from 10am to 10:30am
Learn how to make your own donut or Pop Tart stuffie! Registration begins 1/16. Ages 12-18 Thursday, January 30 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm Register online here!
It's still winter in South Carolina! Come make "snow" with us, have a snowball fight, build an igloo, attempt to "ice skate" inside the library, and make snowflakes from old books! (Register beginning 1/18) Register online here! Ages 6-11 Saturday, February 1st from 2pm to 3pm
Join Ms. Adrienne and learn how to select, prepare and enjoy recipes that are both delicious and nutritious! Participants will be guided through the process of preparing a tasty recipe that they will get to eat at the end! All materials will be provided. Limited to 10 participants. Registration opens 1/17. Ages 13 to 18 […]
Join other gamers for a chance to chat, hang out, and (of course) play video and board games! Ages 12 to 18 Sundays; 12/22, 1/5, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 2:30 - 4:00pm
