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Arts and Crafts, Felt

No-Sew Heart Pillows

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day with a squishy festive pillow! Tie it, stuff it, and take home a lovable creation.

Valentine's Day, Felt, Conversation Hearts

Valentine Heart Box

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at St. Helena Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:

Come to the library to create a valentines craft for a loved one in your life!

All supplies will be provided, everyone is welcome!

Arts and Crafts, Colorful Stamps

Valentine's Day Card Making with Stamps

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Port Royal Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we make beautiful handmade Valentine's Day cards!

Valentine's Day, Paper Hearts

Mail a Hug

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Beaufort Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:

Come in and make a hug for the one you love.

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Web & Tech Help Wednesdays

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Lobeco Branch Library
Library Branch: Lobeco Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

In person, basic technology troubleshooting assistance for adults with technology problems Please call ahead to ensure we have the ability to assist you.

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.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
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)

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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.

Preschool Storytime

3:30pm–4:30pm
Preschoolers
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.

Art Factory

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Tweens
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a school-age craft time each Wednesday afternoon! This informal art club will help foster creativity and connection through weekly art history projects that you get to take home!

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.

Makerspace

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Learn to use 3D modeling software, design and print 3D models, finish models using acrylic paints, and create tabletop miniatures (Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).

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: Book Bedazzling

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Port Royal Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, National Library Week
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Teens D&D

4:30pm–5:45pm
Teens
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Roll for initiative! Play Dungeons & Dragons with other middle and high schoolers. All players welcome, no experience required. Materials provided.

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.

Finding Your Joy in Local History Online

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

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.

Knitting and Crochet Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Beaufort Library
Library Branch: Beaufort Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects, a snack, and/or a beverage, and chat with knitting friends new and old. Open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or a lifelong expert! Please bring your own needles and yarn.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers
Bluffton Branch Library
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Children's Program 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.

Adventures in Archives with Cassandra Knoppel

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
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. 

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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers
Lobeco Branch Library
Library Branch: Lobeco Branch Library
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.

Homeschool STEAM Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
Lobeco Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lobeco Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:


Limited space available, registration is required: 
https://bit.ly/4oH0EBP

call 843-255-6479 or register online (above link).
Thursdays | 11am - Noon

Ages 6+

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.

Mahjong Open Play

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
St. Helena Branch Library
Library Branch: St. Helena Branch Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Already know the basics of this fun and popular tile game? Join others for open play -- all materials supplied.

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 Strummers: Community Jam

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
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.

Adult Crafts: Intro to Watercolor

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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! 

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: Button Making

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
Port Royal Branch Library
Upcoming
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 creative craft to make custom wearable buttons in honor of Take Action for Libraries Day. Together, we'll advocate for and celebrate what we love most about the libraries in our communities!

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.

STEAM Kite Engineering

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to construct a real kite that actually flies! Kids will learn what features make a kite aerodynamic and gives it structure and stability. 🪁

 

Registration required.

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.

Confetti Bookmark

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary, Tweens, Teens
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

Ages 5+

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.

Mini Zen Garden Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
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. 

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.

Music Makers Family Event

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Adults
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.

PowerPoint Party: What Brings You Joy?

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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?

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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

5:30pm–6:45pm
Adults
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.

Mahjong Club

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
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.