Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Cultures and Stories
Every year from September 15 through October 15, communities throughout the United States celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here in Beaufort County, we have much to celebrate! Hispanic heritage is not simply part of our nation’s story; it is an important and vibrant part of our own community’s story. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic or Latino residents comprise...
Gaming at the Library
Libraries have always been a central part of our communities. So, it makes sense for them to become a place where our community can come to connect further with gaming. In fact, the American Library Association has established November as International Games Month. This program has grown since 2007, when a single day was set to encourage people to meet at their local library to play a particular game. Today, it is a program where we see all seven continents participate in a variety of games....
What is a MakerSpace, and Why Does Beaufort County Library Have One?
Our MakerSpace is a community workshop where anyone can swing by to tinker, build, and try out new tech. It’s all about building a "maker mindset,” moving from just using stuff to actually creating it. Tech, high-end software, and specialized gadgets get expensive. Most of us can't just buy every cool tool we want to try out! That’s why the St. Helena Branch of the Beaufort County Library offers this space as a free, shared resource for everyone. Whether you're working on a fun weekend...
NYT & WSJ
If you are looking for the latest headlines and in-depth reporting, but you aren’t sure where to start? Look no further than the library! Beaufort County Library provides online access to both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. The best way to access the online subscriptions is to first start on the library’s website. You can find the links for the NYT and WSJ here, or on the Magazine and News page, when you hover over the Borrow button on the menu bar. When borrowing the NYT,...
Upcoming Programs
Visit your local library for story time, author talks, and information about our community.

Sept. 9
Beaufort Library
Learn About Hoopla
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Sept. 13
Lobeco
Lobeco Storytime
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Sept. 24
Hilton Head
Lowcountry Landscapes
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