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Read to a Dog, Boy Reading to Dog in Library

Read with a Therapy Dog

Thursday, May 21, 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 21, 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.

MISC, Adults, Talking in Group

Chat with Council

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Event Details:

Chat with Council

Games, Mahjong

Mahjong Club

Friday, May 22, 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.

Teen, Generic group photo

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 1:00pm
Teen Room at St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Showcase
Event Details:

Come have a say in what your library has to offer teens.

Plan events, special programs & enjoy snacks and fun with friends!

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, Chess

Chess Club

Saturday, May 23, 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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Beaufort Library, Bluffton Branch Library, Hilton Head Branch Library, Lobeco Branch Library, Port Royal Branch Library, St. Helena Branch Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Beaufort Library, Bluffton Branch Library, Hilton Head Branch Library, Lobeco Branch Library, Port Royal Branch Library, St. Helena Branch Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Storytime, Children, Babies 3

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, May 26, 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.

Outreach, Option 1

Showers of Dignity

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Becky Francis Dignity Project      

Showers of Dignity

Self-contained 24-foot trailer includes two private shower stalls (one ADA-compliant)

Tech Help 1

Basic Tech Help!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Bring your questions and devices! We look forward to helping you!

No appointment needed.

STEAM, Paint, Robot, Microscope

Mini-Excavation Blocks

Tuesday, May 26, 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: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids who participate in the Mini-Excavation Block activity will excavate their own tabletop archaeology unit.

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, Preschool 1

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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.

Storytime, Children, Toddler 2

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

Games, Puzzle Pieces

Library Puzzle Swap

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
South Carolina Room at Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: South Carolina Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Swap your completed jigsaw puzzles and play at the Hilton Head library!

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.

Misc, Children smiling in library

Stay and Play

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

MISC, Adults, Talking in Group

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Conference Room One at Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Small Conference Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association®, this monthly support group offers caregivers of people living with dementia a welcoming space to connect, share, and learn from one another.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

Nature, Marsh, River

Tales & Trails

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beaufort Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tales & Trails combines the magic of storytime with the wonders of nature.

Storytime, Children, Babies 1

Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 28, 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.

Local History, Live Oak, Road

The Pardo Trail and Santa Elena with Dr. David Moore

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

How many of us know that Europeans were in Beaufort almost a century before the Pilgrims first ate turkey at Plymouth Rock?

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.

Music, Multiple sheets of music

Beaufort Strummers: Community Jam

Thursday, May 28, 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.

Read to a Dog, Boy Reading to Dog in Library

Read with a Therapy Dog

Thursday, May 28, 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.