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Library Board Finance Committee

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room at Beaufort Library
Beaufort Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Library board meeting 

Storytime, Children, Preschool 1

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Get ready for school success with a fun storytime filled with stories, songs, rhymes, and more. For ages 3-5.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Beaufort Library
Beaufort Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Library Board Mtg 

Local History, South Carolina Flag

A Party Divided: Political Divisions of the Beaufort Republican Party During Reconstruction, with Eric Ellis

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking local history program given by Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Historian Eric Ellis.

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.

Storytime, Children, Babies 1

Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch 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.

Celebration, Confetti

Jonathan Daniels and John Jakes Meeting Room Celebration

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Join us as we dedicate the Hilton Head Library's meeting room to Jonathan Daniels and John Jakes.  Mr. Daniels started the Island Packet and was instrumental in keeping the island informed about current events.

Music, Multiple sheets of music

Beaufort Strummers: Community Jam

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join the Beaufort Strummers for a community jam. Anyone that plays a ukulele, baritone ukulele, or a guitar can join! Please bring your own instrument and Ukulele 365 days by Jim Beloff.

Arts and Crafts, Construction Paper

DIY paper making

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we make custom paper using recycled paper! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the historical paper making process. 

Read to a Dog, Boy Reading to Dog in Library

Read with a Therapy Dog

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Event Details:

Join a therapy dog to practice reading aloud skills! Help grow reading self-confidence in a comfortable and fun environment. 

Registration is required. Call or email to reserve your 15-minute time slot!
 

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.

Games, Dungeons and Dragons Dice

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Multipurpose Room at Bluffton Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults at the Bluffton Branch Library - all players ages 18+ are welcome to join! No experience required, materials provided. Registration required, seats limited.

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.

Games, Mahjong

Mahjong Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome! From experienced to beginner - come have fun and meet other members of the community.  Feel free to bring your own mahjong sets.

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.

Movie Showing, All Ages 1

Movie Matinée - "Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch"

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come join us for a movie matinée at the library for the film "Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch"! 

 

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.

Games, Chess

Chess Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Learn to play or improve your skills! Open to all ages and ability levels. Beginners 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.

Read to a Dog, Boy Reading to Puppy

Read to a Dog (1:30-1:45 Time Slot)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog, Boy Reading to Puppy

Read to a Dog (1:45-2:00 Time Slot)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog, Boy Reading to Puppy

Read to a Dog (2:00-2:15 Time Slot)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog, Boy Reading to Puppy

Read to a Dog (2:15-2:30 Time Slot)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Bookmobile

Indigo Pines

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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.

Storytime, Children, Preschool 1

Toddler Story Time

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Storytime, Children, Babies 3

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at 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.

Local History, South Carolina Flag

Elder Law/End-of-Life Decisions, an SC Law Talk

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room One at Bluffton Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Small Conference Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Talks & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Volunteer SC Bar Association Attorney, Cathy Olivetti will be presenting on Elder Law/End-of-Life Decisions. A question and answer period is included. 

 

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.

Book Club, Letter Board

Port Royal Book Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Enjoy conversation about the book of the month!

May 18th 11AM

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

June 29th 11AM 

Good Night, Irene By Luis Alberto Urrea

Games, Mahjong

Mahjong Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room at 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.

Arts and Crafts, Yarn

Stitch Happens

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at 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.