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Storytime, Children, Older Elementary 1

Elementary Storytime

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Book Club, Letter Board

The Novel Choice Book Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Carolina Room at Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: South Carolina Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

May's Book Discussion: Jackpot by Jason Ryan

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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

Teen Dungeons And Dragons

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

The core of D&D is about storytelling. The group of players essentially tell a collective story, guiding heroes through dangerous quests to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, and even carry out daring rescues.

Storytime, Children, Babies 3

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

 PROMOTING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

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.

Health and Wellness, Mental Health 2

Two-Cup Tuesday! Social Hour & Practical Parenting Workshops

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Talks & Presentations
Event Details:

“Two Cup Tuesday” workshops are designed for busy parents, providing practical, engaging strategies to enrich family life while enjoying your favorite beverage. Join us for a refreshing and educational experience.

Book Club, Colorful Letters

Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Discover your next great read with the Page Turners! This friendly and engaging book club, where we explore a variety of genres, discussing books suggested and selected by our club members.

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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.

Nature, Beach 1

Cochineal with Dr. Randy James

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

You may be wondering, "What is Cochineal?" The answer is not a simple one!

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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.

LEGO Robotics

LEGO Robotics

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about LEGO Robotics! 

Space is very limited for these classes. Registration is required. Children may only sign up for one class in two different upcoming months.

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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.

Tech Help, Smart Phone Apps

Scam Prevention w/ Port Royal Police Department

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to prevent falling victim to scams with the help of Port Royal Police - Investigation Bureau.

Storytime, Children, Preschool 1

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Storytime helps you grow a lifelong reader. When you attend story time, your child will have many opportunities to learn, practice, and master skills that are key to reading and school success.

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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)

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, Playing Cards

Bridge Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play bridge? All experience levels welcome.

MISC, Adults, Talking in Group

The Library Travel Guide: England

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
South Carolina Room at Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: South Carolina Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Talks & Presentations
Event Details:

Already planning your next vacation? Want to travel like a pro? Learn the do's & don'ts of travel from a master planner!

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, Toddler 2

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. For all ages.

Misc, Children smiling in library

Stay and Play

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stay and play. Children and caregivers are welcome to play and socialize at the library. 

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.

Activities, Kids in Huddle

Archaeology for Kids: Mini-Excavation Blocks

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids who participate in this activity will excavate their own tabletop archeology unit until they find artifacts buried inside!

Disclaimer(s)

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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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

Storytime, Children, Babies 1

Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 21, 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.

Music, Multiple sheets of music

Beaufort Strummers: Community Jam

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Meeting 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.

STEAM, Paint, Robot, Microscope

STEAM for Homeschoolers

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Free play and exploration for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM), through a variety of activities such as kinetic sand, microscopes, LEGO play, art activity, and seashell identification.

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.

STEAM, Paint, Robot, Microscope

Afterschool STEAM

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Free play and exploration for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM), through a variety of activities such as kinetic sand, microscopes, LEGO play, art activity, and seashell identification.

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.

Book Club, Letter Board

Theme Team Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Read any book that fits the theme of the month, and share your choice with the group!

This month's theme is "Books About Nature and the Outdoors."

Disclaimer(s)

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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

Beaufort Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Connect with fellow readers for a guided discussion of a selected book or theme. This program encourages conversation, reflection, and community.

Disclaimer(s)

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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, Paintbrushes

Pocket Size Paint

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make the most of a mini canvas in this painting program! All supplies provided.

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.