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“I love the solitude of reading. I love the deep dive into someone else’s story, the delicious ache of a last page.” – Naomi Shihab Nye |
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Summer Reading is Coming! |
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Get ready to dig in when Summer Reading returns June 1! This year’s theme, Unearth a Story, brings all things dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology to life. Starting June 1, grab your game board online or from any library location and read to earn incentives along the way. You’ll even have a chance to win a grand prize! Be sure to read the June Current for all the details on how to participate.
Important note about lunches:
While our libraries won’t serve as summer meal pickup locations this year, the school district will continue to offer free food services. Learn more here. |
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We are delighted to unveil this year’s Summer Reading Bookmark Contest winners!
• Sammy Chahin (Ages 5-8)
• Lily Nelson (Ages 9-12)
• Aya Trembly (Ages 13-17)
• Megan Clavijo (Ages 18+)
Congratulations to our talented artists! Starting June 1, you can snag one of these bookmarks at your local library (or collect all four!) as we kick off Summer Reading. |
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Though we are hosting local history programs about the Reconstruction Era and the Pardo Expeditions (1566 – 1568) later this month, I’d like to draw your attention to one of our more unusual local history topics to date: the cochineal bug and its imperial and economic history. |
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Dr. James has a PhD in soils and is a Professor Emeritus with the Ohio State University, College of Food, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences. He has lived in Beaufort for over 15 years, doing a lot of volunteer work in the community, and is endlessly fascinated with our dirt.
- Grace Cordial, Beaufort District Collection Manager
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All branches offer complimentary access to self-service stations where you can easily scan documents, photos, books, and more. You can print, email, or fax your documents within the US, and the touchscreen provides simple, step-by-step guidance along the way. The station also offers translation features and lets you save your scans directly to a USB drive. These units are quite the popular service in our branches. Come see why! |
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Free, helpful, and straight from the (legal) experts! Thanks to the SC Bar, Law Talks are offered at the library, covering real-life legal topics in an easy-to-understand way. From planning for the future to navigating everyday legal questions, these sessions are designed to give you reliable information and are completely free to attend. Find a free Law Talk that works for you here. |
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Books You Read in One Sitting |
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Thanks to everyone who shared your favorite read-in-one-sitting books last month. We loved seeing all of the page-turning devotees! See the books that we couldn't put down until the very last page. |
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Bluffton Branch staff dressed up for their Bluey Party on April 25. |
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From archaeological excavations for kids to composting for adults, we’ve got your May fun planned out for you:
Kids & Teens
Adults
Nothing catches your eye? Explore our online calendar for more fun events all month long. |
* = Registration required. With our new calendar, registering is quick, easy, and online! |
