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Main Library "Glow-Up!"

All Day 9/29 - 2/28
Main Library (Rock Hill)

Big changes are coming to York County Library's Main Library in Rock Hill! Thanks to support from York County, our building will undergo essential electrical upgrades to improve li...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Description:

Big changes are coming to York County Library's Main Library in Rock Hill!

Map of parking

Family Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Offsite (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family

Join us at the Williams Family Library for a family-friendly storytime.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Williams Family Library for a family-friendly storytime.

Paws To Read

Paws to Read

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (CL) at Clover Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Students ages 6-11 are invited to take turns reading out loud to a literacy therapy dog. Registration is required. Sign up online or call (803) 222-3474 to save your spot! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students ages 6-11 are invited to take turns reading out loud to a literacy therapy dog. Registration is required. Sign up online or call (803) 222-3474 to save your spot! 

Paws 4 Reading January

Paws 4 Reading

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (LW) at Lake Wylie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Students ages 6-11 are invited to take turns sitting and reading out loud to a literacy therapy dog.

 

Register online or call 803-831-7774. Limit 8.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students ages 6-11 are invited to take turns sitting and reading out loud to a literacy therapy dog.

 

Register online or call 803-831-7774. Limit 8.

 

Winter Art Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (YK) at York Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Join us for a fun afternoon making winter themed art! All materials provided, open to ages 6-11. Space is limited so please register each child individually. Registration begins December 30th online or by calling 803-684-3751.

 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: York Library
Room: Meeting Room (YK)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon making winter themed art! All materials provided, open to ages 6-11. Space is limited so please register each child individually. Registration begins December 30th online or by calling 803-684-3751.

 

Learn & Play

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

It’s a playdate for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers. Help your little one develop fine motor skills and creativity through open-ended sensory play, games and other hands-on activities.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s a playdate for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers. Help your little one develop fine motor skills and creativity through open-ended sensory play, games and other hands-on activities.

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (YK) at York Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Welcome to the Homeschool Hangout--a space for local area elementary homeschoolers to get together for learning, socializing, etc. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: York Library
Room: Meeting Room (YK)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Homeschool Hangout--a space for local area elementary homeschoolers to get together for learning, socializing, etc. 

Kid's Crafty Club: Snow Slime

Kid's Crafty Club: Snow Slime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (CL) at Clover Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Join us in making wintery, snow slime!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making wintery, snow slime!

The Snowy Day

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Bundle up and head to the library for some snowy stories, activities, and a craft. Ages 6-8. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Jan. 2.  *This is a drop-off program.*

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bundle up and head to the library for some snowy stories, activities, and a craft. Ages 6-8. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Jan. 2.  *This is a drop-off program.*

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day 1/17 - 1/19
Clover Library, Fort Mill Library, Lake Wylie Library, Main Library (Rock Hill), York Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Sprinter Van, Online, Off Site, Equipment

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Saturday, January 17, 2026 - Monday, January 19, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Clover Library, Fort Mill Library, Lake Wylie Library, Main Library (Rock Hill), York Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Sprinter Van, Online, Off Site, Equipment
Description:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Saturday, January 17, 2026 - Monday, January 19, 2026.

January Kids Craft Night

Kids Craft Night: Glitter Snow Globe!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LW) at Lake Wylie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Calling all crafty kids! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come and join us for a relaxing night of making glitter snow globes! All supplies will be provided so all you need to do is come and hang out!

 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all crafty kids! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come and join us for a relaxing night of making glitter snow globes! All supplies will be provided so all you need to do is come and hang out!

 

Map of parking

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Homeschool families, please come and join us for the Homeschool Hangout!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool families, please come and join us for the Homeschool Hangout!

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family

Homeschool families, please come and join us for the Homeschool Hangout! It offers an opportunity for parents to exchange ideas and discover how the library can support their child's educational journey.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool families, please come and join us for the Homeschool Hangout! It offers an opportunity for parents to exchange ideas and discover how the library can support their child's educational journey.

Mason Jar Magic

Mason Jar Magic

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (CL) at Clover Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Get ready to unleash your creativity at our Mason Jar Magic. Whether you’re crafting for fun or creating the perfect personalized gift, this is the ultimate DIY experience.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity at our Mason Jar Magic. Whether you’re crafting for fun or creating the perfect personalized gift, this is the ultimate DIY experience.

Tween Clover Crafters Watercolor Painting Flyer

Tween Clover Crafters: Watercolor Painting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (CL) at Clover Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)

Tweens, join us every other Thursday as we try out a new craft! We will be making watercolor paintings! Registration required. Please register online or call (803) 222-3474, starting January 8th. Limit 10.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens, join us every other Thursday as we try out a new craft! We will be making watercolor paintings! Registration required. Please register online or call (803) 222-3474, starting January 8th. Limit 10.

Children's Chess Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Chess Club
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)

Come play chess with other individuals with similar skills in a relaxed atmosphere.  Ages 8-12. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Jan. 9. *This is a drop-off program.*

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Chess Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play chess with other individuals with similar skills in a relaxed atmosphere.  Ages 8-12. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Jan. 9. *This is a drop-off program.*

Children's Movie Party Poster

Children's Movie Party!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (LW) at Lake Wylie Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Come join us at the library for a super awesome time watching a movie based off a popular kids graphic novel series! Snacks will be provided so all you need to do is bring your awesome self!

 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 23, 2026 @ 3:59pm.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us at the library for a super awesome time watching a movie based off a popular kids graphic novel series! Snacks will be provided so all you need to do is bring your awesome self!

 

Map of parking

Family Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Offsite (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family

Join us at the Williams Family Library for a family-friendly storytime.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Williams Family Library for a family-friendly storytime.

Chess Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (YK) at York Library
Program Type:
Chess Club
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up), All Ages / Family

Join the York Public Library and learn chess basics, strategies, tactics and test your skills in 1-on-1 or chess games. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: York Library
Room: Meeting Room (YK)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Chess Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the York Public Library and learn chess basics, strategies, tactics and test your skills in 1-on-1 or chess games. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Paws 4 Reading January

Paws 4 Reading

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (LW) at Lake Wylie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Students ages 6-11 are invited to take turns sitting and reading out loud to a literacy therapy dog.

 

Register online or call 803-831-7774. Limit 8.

 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 27, 2026 @ 3:59pm.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students ages 6-11 are invited to take turns sitting and reading out loud to a literacy therapy dog.

 

Register online or call 803-831-7774. Limit 8.

 

Lego Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (YK) at York Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Get ready to let your imagination soar as we build and create with Legos supplied by the library! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: York Library
Room: Meeting Room (YK)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to let your imagination soar as we build and create with Legos supplied by the library! 

Words "Minecraft Mania" withe Minecraft background.

Minecraft Mania

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Offsite (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Calling all Minecrafters! Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft fun, playing games, and making crafts in the Fewell Park Williams Room. Ages 6-11, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Limit 20.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on January 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Minecrafters! Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft fun, playing games, and making crafts in the Fewell Park Williams Room. Ages 6-11, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Limit 20.

Percy Jackson Party

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Join us for a demigod party in honor of the newest season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Ages 9-11. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Jan. 16.  *This is a drop-off program.*

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 16, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a demigod party in honor of the newest season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Ages 9-11. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Jan. 16.  *This is a drop-off program.*

LEGO Club January

Lake Wylie LEGO Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (LW) at Lake Wylie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Use your imagination and get creative!  

Have some fun and build with LEGOS supplied by the library.  For ages 6 to 11.

 

Register online or call (803) 831-7774.  Limit 20 participants.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 1:59pm.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your imagination and get creative!  

Have some fun and build with LEGOS supplied by the library.  For ages 6 to 11.

 

Register online or call (803) 831-7774.  Limit 20 participants.