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Good Friday

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
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
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

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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.

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

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

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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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.

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

Elementary Storytime - Reading Rainbow Joy

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hilton Head Branch Library
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: National Library Week, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

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.

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime- Reading Rainbow Joy

Wednesday, April 22, 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: National Library Week, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

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.

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

Preschool Storytime - Reading Rainbow Joy

Wednesday, April 22, 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: National Library Week, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

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.

Arts and Crafts, Crayons, Scissors, Paper

Kids Watercolor

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

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.

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

National Library Week: Book Bedazzling

Wednesday, April 22, 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: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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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.

National Library Week 2026, 1

Finding Your Joy in Local History Online

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaufort Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Local History, National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in local history resources that you can access online? Join the BDC's team as we walk you through our blogs, digital collections, and other online resources we offer.

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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.

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
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. 

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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.

National Library Week 2026, 2

Adult Crafts: Intro to Watercolor

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

National Library Week 2026, 2

National Library Week: Button Making

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun creative craft to make custom wearable buttons in honor of Take Action for Libraries Day. Together we'll celebrate what we love most about the libraries in our communities!

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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, Colorful Paper

Confetti Bookmark

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, National Library Week
Event Details:

Come in and make your own confetti bookmark for library week.

No registration required

Supplies & Space Limited

Ages 5+

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.

National Library Week 2026, 1

Mini Zen Garden Craft

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobeco Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lobeco Branch Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your very own miniature Zen Garden for National Library Week.  Due to limited materials, registration is required. 

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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.

National Library Week 2026, 1

Music Makers Family Event

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Lobeco Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lobeco Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore rhythm and sound through stories, music play, and instrument-making stations. Designed for mixed ages with hands-on fun for kids and caregivers alike.

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.

National Library Week 2026, 1

PowerPoint Party: Share Your Joy

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: National Library Week
Event Details:

Do you have something that you are passionate about? Now is your chance for you to share your passion with the world! We are hosting a PowerPoint Party. What is a PowerPoint Party?

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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.

Party, Bluey-ish

Bluey Party

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, National Library Week
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating everyone’s favorite blue heeler during this year's National Library Week! There will be themed games, creative crafts, and a cozy movie area where kids can enjoy episodes of Bluey. 

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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.

Arts and Crafts, Paintbrushes

Watercolor Basics

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room at St. Helena Branch Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an adult watercolor basics class. We will be learning the basics of water color, and doing step-by-step painting.

All materials will be provided!

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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

Juneteenth National Independence 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

Independence Day (Observed)

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

Independence 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

Labor 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