Greenwood County Library System

Greenwood County Library System Our Mission:
To help all Greenwood citizens be more connected, informed, and entertained through free access to our resources and programs.

✍️ Calling all teen writers!Join the Teen Writers Group on Tuesday, June 9, from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Teen Center. Whethe...
05/31/2026

✍️ Calling all teen writers!

Join the Teen Writers Group on Tuesday, June 9, from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Teen Center. Whether you’re writing fantasy adventures, fanfic, poetry, or your very first novel, this is a welcoming space to create, share ideas, and grow as a writer.

Teens ages 13–18 can:
📖 Share works-in-progress
📝 Try writing prompts and challenges
💡 Learn about plotting, characters, and worldbuilding
🤝 Connect with other creative teens

Bring a notebook, laptop, or just your imagination!

📍 Registration is required:
https://www.gwdlibrary.org/event/teen-writers-group-1890

🥒 Learn the art of pickling at the library!Join us for Food Preservation: Pickling on Friday, June 12, from 12:00–1:00 P...
05/29/2026

🥒 Learn the art of pickling at the library!

Join us for Food Preservation: Pickling on Friday, June 12, from 12:00–1:00 PM in the American Veterans Auditorium.

William Kirby, Food Systems and Safety Agent with the Clemson Cooperative Extension, will discuss different methods of pickling foods, including the pros and cons of each approach. The program will also feature demonstrations of a couple of local favorite pickling methods.

📍 Registration is required:
https://www.gwdlibrary.org/event/food-preservation-908

Ages: Adults

Please note: This event was rescheduled from April 29 to June 12.

🦖🎨 Creativity Lab: Pasta Paleontology is coming to the library!Kids ages 6–9 are invited to explore creativity and scien...
05/29/2026

🦖🎨 Creativity Lab: Pasta Paleontology is coming to the library!

Kids ages 6–9 are invited to explore creativity and science through a fun hands-on activity in our Children’s Story Room on Tuesday, June 9, from 3:30–4:30 PM.

This month, children will design their own dinosaur masterpiece using pasta shapes to complete a dinosaur template! Creativity Lab programs are filled with crafts, experiments, and activities that spark imagination and curiosity.

📍 Registration is required:
https://www.gwdlibrary.org/event/creativity-lab-1866

📚🔥 Manga Book Club 🔥📚Calling all manga fans ages 13–18! Join us in the Teen Center on Thursday, June 18 from 4:00–5:00 P...
05/28/2026

📚🔥 Manga Book Club 🔥📚

Calling all manga fans ages 13–18! Join us in the Teen Center on Thursday, June 18 from 4:00–5:00 PM for the launch of our new Manga Book Club!

Dive into the world of manga with fellow teens who love stories, art, and Japanese pop culture. Whether you’re into action-packed adventures, fantasy epics, romance, or slice-of-life stories, this club is the perfect place to discover new series, share favorites, and connect with other fans.

✨ June Selection:
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Volumes 1–2 by Koyoharu Gotouge

Follow Tanjiro Kamado’s unforgettable journey as he fights demons and searches for a way to save his sister Nezuko after tragedy strikes his family. These opening volumes are packed with emotional storytelling, thrilling action, and unforgettable characters.

📖 Each month, we’ll read two manga volumes together and discuss them as a group. Plus:
🎌 Share favorite series and characters
🎨 Enjoy occasional manga/anime-themed activities
📚 Keep your copies of the manga!

⚠️ Registration is required
👥 For teens ages 13–18

Register here: https://www.gwdlibrary.org/event/manga-book-club-2056

Come join the conversation and discover your next favorite manga series!

📚☀️ Next week’s Summer Reading programs are almost here! Check out the attached schedules for our Greenwood and Ninety S...
05/28/2026

📚☀️ Next week’s Summer Reading programs are almost here! Check out the attached schedules for our Greenwood and Ninety Six branches to see all the fun happening next week.

Please note: There will be no programs this week at the Ware Shoals Branch.

You can download the full monthly calendars on our Summer Reading page: https://www.gwdlibrary.org/summer-reading

You’ll also find information about registering for Summer Reading beginning June 1st. We can’t wait to read, learn, and have fun with you this summer! 🎉

🦖 ROAR into Summer Reading with Dinosaur Ed! 🦖Kick off Summer Reading at the Greenwood Main Library with a dino-mite adv...
05/27/2026

🦖 ROAR into Summer Reading with Dinosaur Ed! 🦖

Kick off Summer Reading at the Greenwood Main Library with a dino-mite adventure featuring Dinosaur Ed!

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
📍 Children's Story Room

Children and families will enjoy an exciting educational show featuring animatronics, puppetry, and fascinating dinosaur facts. Meet lifelike dinosaurs, learn about these incredible prehistoric creatures, and start your summer with learning, laughter, and plenty of prehistoric fun!

⚠️ Please note: This program will be held in the Children's Story Room. Space is limited, and once capacity is reached, no additional attendees will be admitted.

Don't miss this roaring good time as we kick off another great Summer Reading season!

🦖☕ Little Readers Storytime: Dinosaur Tea Party ☕🦖Join us for a roaring good time at the library on Tuesday, June 9 from...
05/27/2026

🦖☕ Little Readers Storytime: Dinosaur Tea Party ☕🦖

Join us for a roaring good time at the library on Tuesday, June 9 from 10:30–11:30 AM in the Children’s Story Room!

We’ll be reading the delightful picture book Tea Rex by Molly Idle — a whimsical story about what happens when a very proper tea party meets a very large (and very hungry!) dinosaur guest!

After storytime, children can enjoy:
🫖 A dinosaur-themed tea party
🎨 Fun crafts
🦕 Prehistoric party games

Dress-up clothes and dino costumes are highly encouraged!

📚 Recommended for ages 3–7 and their families
⚠️ Registration is required

Register here: https://www.gwdlibrary.org/event/little-readers-storytime-1933

Come sip, stomp, and smile with us — it’s tea time with a T. Rex!

🔎 Registration is NOW OPEN for our summer Murder at the Movie Theater event! 🔎Come play detective and crack a gripping c...
05/27/2026

🔎 Registration is NOW OPEN for our summer Murder at the Movie Theater event! 🔎

Come play detective and crack a gripping cold case murder mystery. In the small port town on Fidalgo Island, movie theater owner Chris Hodgson was found dead in his office with multiple lacerations to the chest. Can you uncover the clues, solve the mystery, and bring the criminal to justice?

📅 Event Dates:
• Tuesday, June 9 | 2–4 PM
• Thursday, June 11 | 2–4 PM

This event will also return again in July!

⚠️ Please note: each session is the SAME event experience, so be careful not to register for the same event twice.

Click here to view the June 9th event and register: https://www.gwdlibrary.org/event/murder-movie-theater-2383

To view all available dates:
➡️ Click the “Also Occurs On” button
➡️ Select your preferred date
➡️ View event details and register

Gather your fellow detectives and reserve your spot before spaces fill up!

🦖 Something BIG is stomping its way to the Greenwood County Library System!This summer, we’re going back in time to Unea...
05/20/2026

🦖 Something BIG is stomping its way to the Greenwood County Library System!

This summer, we’re going back in time to Unearth a Story! Whether you’re a tiny Triceratops or a sophisticated Stegosaurus, our Summer Reading Program has something for readers of all ages.

🦕 Summer Reading begins Monday, June 1 and runs through July 17!

Grab your excavation tools (okay, just your library card) and get ready
to dig into some legendary adventures.

Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.gwdlibrary.org/summer-reading

📣 Upcoming Holiday ClosureAll library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.Be sure ...
05/18/2026

📣 Upcoming Holiday Closure

All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Be sure to stop by and stock up on books, movies, and more before the holiday weekend! Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

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600 Main Street S
Greenwood, SC
29646

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18649414650

Website

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