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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".

Storytime, Children, Older Elementary 1

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".

Storytime, Children, Babies 1

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".

Storytime, Children, Preschool 1

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, 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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Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read to a Dog

1:30pm–2:15pm
Elementary, Tweens
Bluffton Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading aloud skills by reading to a friendly, non-judgmental therapy dog, during a 15-minute slot. 

Participants must be able to read out loud.

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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read to a Dog!

2:45pm–4:15pm
Children
Port Royal Branch Library
Library Branch: Port Royal Branch Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Event Details:

Join our friend Olive the therapy dog to practice reading aloud skills! Help grow reading self-confidence in a comfortable and fun environment. Olive is all ears!

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.

Staff Development Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read to a Dog (1:30-1:45 Time Slot)

1:30pm–1:45pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog (1:45-2:00 Time Slot)

1:45pm–2:00pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog (2:00-2:15 Time Slot)

2:00pm–2:15pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog (2:15-2:30 Time Slot)

2:15pm–2:30pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read to a Dog

1:30pm–2:15pm
Elementary
Bluffton Branch Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bluffton Branch Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading aloud skills by reading to a friendly, non-judgmental therapy dog, during a 15-minute slot. 

Participants must be able to read out loud.

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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read to a Dog (1:30-1:45 Time Slot)

1:30pm–1:45pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog (1:45-2:00 Time Slot)

1:45pm–2:00pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog (2:00-2:15 Time Slot)

2:00pm–2:15pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read to a Dog (2:15-2:30 Time Slot)

2:15pm–2:30pm
Elementary
Hilton Head Branch Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hilton Head Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Read to a Dog
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogs like to have story times too! Come join us for this special story time event where elementary students are invited to read a story to a certified therapy dog in the library. Registration is required. Spots are limited! 🐶

 

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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Read with a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
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.