National Library Week 2024

National Library Week celebrates the role libraries play in our communities each year. It runs April 7-13, with events at every branch for all ages.

Check out these events at your local branch:

Beaufort Branch

Eclipse Viewing Party

Monday, April 8

2:30–3:30pm

All ages

Eclipse glasses will be available to program attendees on April 8 starting at 2:30pm. Limit one pair of glasses per group. First-come, first-served. Bookmobiles will not distribute glasses.

Truffula Tree Construction Craft

(Registration required)

Wednesday, April 10

2–3:45pm

Ages 4-12

Come in and make Truffula trees.

Beaufort District Collection

A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Library’s Special Collections Unit

(Registration required)

• Wednesday, April 10, 5:30–6:45pm

• Thursday, April 11, 9:30–10:45am

• Saturday, April 13, 1–2:15pm

Adults and Teens

See some local treasures, explore BDC services, and learn why we do what we do to safeguard the materials entrusted to us.

Bluffton Branch

Eclipse Viewing Party

Monday, April 8

2:30–3:30pm

All ages

Eclipse glasses will be available to program attendees on April 8 starting at 2:30pm. Limit one pair of glasses per group. First-come, first-served. Bookmobiles will not distribute glasses.

Making Sense of Money, a SC Dept. of Consumer Affairs Presentation

(Registration required)

Tuesday, April 9

11am to 12pm

Adults

A SC Dept. of Consumer Affairs representative will guide us into being smarter about money.

Art Factory

Wednesday, April 10

4–4:45pm

School-Aged Children

Celebrate your love of the library and learn about artist Roy Lichtenstein!

Libraries Around the World!

Thursday, April 11

10-11:30am

Adults

Learn about unusual libraries around the world, including the biblioburro (the donkey library), the camel library, and Laotian library boats.

My First Drive-In

Saturday, April 13

10–10:45am

Ages 2-6

Bring a box big enough to decorate, sit in, and watch a video storybook. Materials provided.

Bluffton Poets Live!

Saturday, April 13

3–4pm

Adults

Join poet writers from the Island Writers Network. Light refreshments will be available.

Hilton Head Branch

Eclipse Viewing Party

Monday, April 8

2:30–3:30pm

All ages

Eclipse glasses will be available to program attendees on April 8 starting at 2:30pm. Limit one pair of glasses per group. First-come, first-served. Bookmobiles will not distribute glasses.

Adult Crafts: DIY Springtime Bookmarks

(Registration required)

Monday, April 8

3–4pm

Adults

Transform basic bookmarks into beautiful butterflies, bees, and blooms. All materials will be provided.

Storytime: Library Adventures and Silliness

Wednesday, April 10

3:30–4:45pm

Ages 4-9

Drop in for our weekly storytime to learn about crazy adventures in the library.

Library Game Day!

Thursday, April 11

3:30–5pm

Kindergarten and older

Celebrate with special library edition games and puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and playing cards. Try as many games as you can.

Lobeco Branch

Eclipse Viewing Party

Monday, April 8

2:30–3:30pm

All ages

Eclipse glasses will be available to program attendees on April 8 starting at 2:30pm. Limit one pair of glasses per group. First-come, first-served. Bookmobiles will not distribute glasses.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 9

4:30–5:30pm

Teens and Adults

Test your knowledge and meet people who share your love of learning and compete for a prize!

St. Helena Branch

Eclipse Viewing Party

Monday, April 8

2:30–3:30pm

All ages

Eclipse glasses will be available to program attendees on April 8 starting at 2:30pm. Limit one pair of glasses per group. First-come, first-served. Bookmobiles will not distribute glasses.

STEAM Activities and Crafts

Saturday, April 13

12–1pm

St. Helena Branch

All Ages

Join us for fun activities and crafts and kick-start your problem-solving and teamwork skills!