That's a Wrap on the 2026 Summer Reading Program!

Planning a trip to Italy? Interested in ASL? Want to brush up on that language you studied in school, but can’t seem to remember? We’ve got you covered. We are excited to announce that we now offer Transparent Language Online free to all Beaufort County Library cardholders. With courses in 140+ languages, including ASL, ESL, and Indigenous languages, the program has something for everyone. 140+ world languages: Get started with beginner courses, including: Alphabet Course: Full-length...

Have you ever finished a book and wondered, "What should I read next?” Or maybe you've spent more time browsing the catalog than actually choosing a book. (Been there!) That's why we’ve added a new service called Recommends. It’s a simple way to discover books you might enjoy. Getting started is easy. Just visit our Recommends page, choose the genres you're interested in, and on the 15th of every month, you'll receive an email filled with reading recommendations selected just for those...

I’ve been thinking a lot about the consequences of decisions made during my career as head of the Beaufort District Collection. One of my greatest professional satisfactions comes from the successful partnership built with the South Carolina Digital Library (SCDL) and its regional hub, the Lowcountry Digital Library (LCDL), over the years. When Kate Boyd (SCDL) called to ask me way back in the early 2000s if the Beaufort County Library had any materials for a pilot project aimed to include...