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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".

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, 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!

National Library Week 2026, 1

Finding Your Joy in Local History Online

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beaufort Library

Program Type:

Local History, National Library Week

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

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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Seaside Academy

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.

Beaufort Christian School

10:00am–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.

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.

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 Seabrook of Hilton Head

10:30am–11:30am
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.

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.

Life Care Center of Hilton Head

1:00pm–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.

Village Cove

1:45pm–2:15pm
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.

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? 

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.

The Savvy Apple

9:00am–10:30am
Children
Bookmobiles
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Bookmobile North for storytime 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.

Sprenger Health Care Bluffton

10:00am–10:30am
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.

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.

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.

VITA Free Tax Preparation

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, powered by United Way of the Lowcountry in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), delivers FREE, confidential, and secure tax

My 1st Drive In

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we explore our Library Joy through Hoopla!

Bring a box big enough for your little one to sit in!

We'll decorate our cars then watch video storybooks!

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.

Showers of Dignity

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone
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)

The Addison of Bluffton

10:45am–11:15am
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.

Homeschool Art Studio - Springtime Meadow Using Experimental Painting Techniques

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschoolers will learn how to create a springtime meadow painting without using a paintbrush. (No, we won't be finger painting either!) This art session will be all about thinking outside the box! Be sure to dress for a mess!

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.