Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2023 with the theme “There’s More to the Story.”
Beaufort’s local libraries’ programming brings the community together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, classes, and lectures. So take advantage of these events to stimulate your creativity and enrich your mind. There’s something for everyone during National Library Week!
African Drumming
Local drum circle facilitator Eric Roy will share the history of West African drumming, play traditional Djembe rhythms, and explain their stories and meanings. Instruments will be provided for play-along!
- St. Helena Branch Library
- Saturday, April 22 | 3 – 4 pm
- All Ages
Rediscovering Life After Tragedy
Your story matters. Hear how sharing experiences can be healing and inspire others.
- Beaufort Branch Library
- Monday, April 24 | 1 – 2 pm
- Adults
Food Canning 101
Join Tony and Belinda Jones of Morning Glory Homestead Farm to learn the basics of canning fresh foods.
- Lobeco Branch Library
- Tuesday, April 25 | 5 – 6 pm
- Adults
- Register at (843) 255-6479
Ending Abuse & Changing Lives: A Survivor’s Story
Learn more about Hopeful Horizons and the services they offer to our community.
- Beaufort Branch Library
- Wednesday, April 26 | 6 – 7 pm
- Adults
National Library Week Book Squares
Come play our game, Library Book Squares, and find out how this story ends!
- Beaufort Branch Library
- Thursday, April 27 | 3:15 – 4:15 pm
- All Ages
Worm Event
Celebrate National Library Week and Earth Day with Worm! This family event includes Worm’s favorite stories, music, games, and hands-on activities.
- Lobeco Branch Library
- Thursday, April 27 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- All Ages
Law Talk: Heirs Property
Join us for a brief topic overview and Q & A with a volunteer attorney. Sponsored by the South Carolina Bar.
- Lobeco Branch Library
- Saturday, April 29 | 11 am – 12 pm
- Adults
Basket Making
Basket making with Lillie Charlton – hear her story and watch her turn sweetgrass into a basket!
- St. Helena Branch Library
- Saturday, April 29 | 12 – 1 pm
- All Ages
For more information, call (843) 255-6430 or visit our Event Calendar at beaufortcountylibrary.org/calendar.
