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National Library Week 2026, 2

Local Authors Panel & Workshop. Writing is My Joy!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton Branch Library

Program Type:

National Library Week

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: National Library Week
Event Details:

As a kickoff to National Library Week (April 19–25) and in celebration of National Poetry Month, the Bluffton Branch Library invites you to Writing Is My Joy!, an engaging panel discussio

National Library Week 2026, 3, Youth, Find Your Joy

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Reading Rainbow Joy

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hilton Head Branch Library

Program Type:

National Library Week, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: National Library Week, Storytime
Event Details:

Help us celebrate National Library Week! Mychal Threets, the new host of Reading Rainbow, promotes the theme of "Find Your Joy".

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Elementary Storytime - Reading Rainbow Joy

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hilton Head Branch Library

Program Type:

National Library Week, Storytime

Age Group:

Elementary
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: National Library Week, Storytime
Event Details:

Help us celebrate National Library Week! Mychal Threets, the new host of Reading Rainbow, promotes the theme of "Find Your Joy".

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Baby & Toddler Storytime- Reading Rainbow Joy

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Hilton Head Branch Library

Program Type:

National Library Week, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: National Library Week, Storytime
Event Details:

Help us celebrate National Library Week! Mychal Threets, the new host of Reading Rainbow, promotes the theme of "Find Your Joy".

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Preschool Storytime - Reading Rainbow Joy

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hilton Head Branch Library

Program Type:

National Library Week, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: National Library Week, Storytime
Event Details:

Help us celebrate National Library Week! Mychal Threets, the new host of Reading Rainbow, promotes the theme of "Find Your Joy".

National Library Week 2026, 1

National Library Week: Book Bedazzling

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, National Library Week

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your book's cover to life by bedazzling it!

Arts and Crafts, Watercolors

Kids Watercolor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at St. Helena Branch Library

Program Type:

National Library Week

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: National Library Week
Event Details:

Come to the library in celebration of national library week where we will be finding joy through watercolor painting!

National Library Week 2026, 2

Adventures in Archives with Cassandra Knoppel

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hilton Head Branch Library

Program Type:

Local History, National Library Week

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Local History, National Library Week
Event Details:

With National Library Week in full-swing and Preservation Week on the horizon, this program will highlight some of the unexpected treasures in the Beaufort District Collection. 

Arts and Crafts, Watercolors

Adult Crafts: Intro to Watercolor

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hilton Head Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, National Library Week

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Thursday, April 23 @ 3 PM at the Hilton Head Library as we celebrate National Library Week with a new Adult Crafts program! 

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Escape reserved for BKMS staff

All Day
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Library Vehicle: Hilton Head Ford Escape
Event Details:

using suv while bookmobile is in the shop

Hobbit Hill at Shell Point

9:00am–9:45am
Children
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile North for storytime and checkouts to students!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Indigo Pines

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile South for holds pickups and checkouts!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

VITA Free Tax Preparation

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way of the Lowcountry is offering Free, confidential tax preparation to Lowcountry individuals and families through their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Toddler Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers, Preschoolers
St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come Join Us for Toddler StoryTime 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult(s)

This program is designed for youth and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

The Retreat at Lady's Island

11:00am–11:30am
Adults
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile North for holds pickups and checkouts!

Baby & Toddler Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Build early literacy skills for little ones through simple stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult(s)

This program is designed for youth and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

VITA Free Tax Preparation Service

11:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Port Royal Branch Library
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way of the Lowcountry is offering Free, confidential tax preparation to Lowcountry individuals and families through their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Programs for Exceptional People

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile South for holds pickups and checkouts!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Mahjong Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome! From experienced to beginner - enjoy a game with your neighbor! Feel free to bring your own mahjong set.

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Stitch Happens

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For stitchers of all kinds! Bring your project and make new friends! All skill levels welcome

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Bull Point

2:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile North for holds pickups and checkouts!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Moss Creek

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile South for holds pickups and checkouts!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Afterschool Program

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile North for checkouts to students!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Elementary Storytime

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Storytime

Enjoy stories and activities for elementary-aged kids. For ages 6-9.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult(s)

This program is designed for youth and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Teen Dungeons And Dragons

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

What is Dungeons and Dragons? 

Set Up Crafty Creations

5:00pm–6:45pm
Adults
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Set up for 4/7 Crafty Creations. 

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

AARP Tax Prep

All Day
Adults
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Tax Prep

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Escape reserved for BKMS staff

All Day
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Library Vehicle: Hilton Head Ford Escape
Event Details:

using suv while bookmobile is in the shop

Lowcountry Montessori School

9:00am–11:00am
Children
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile North for checkouts to students!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Live Oak Academy

9:45am–10:15am
Children
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile South for checkouts to students!

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers
Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Build early literacy skills for little ones through simple stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult(s)

This program is designed for youth and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

United Way: Showers of Dignity

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

United Way of the Lowcountry is proud offer Showers of Dignity through the Becky Francis Dignity Process.

This initiative offers showers and laundry services to Beaufort County residents who may need them. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult(s)

This program is designed for youth and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Tech Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

We can help with any device. No appointment needed.

Disclaimer(s)

Say Cheese!

We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.