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This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Spooky Gingerbread Houses

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Bring your sweet tooth, creativity, and engineering skills to our spooky “gingerbread” house workshop. We will provide everything you need to make Halloween-themed houses out of graham crackers and decorate them for the

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 29, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your sweet tooth, creativity, and engineering skills to our spooky “gingerbread” house workshop. We will provide everything you need to make Halloween-themed houses out of graham crackers and decorate them for the

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Activities Area (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!

Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Kids Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

For kids ages 6-11 to socialize with their peers, enjoy special activities, or just relax & play. Limit 12. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Oct. 2. *This is a drop-off program.*

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 2, 2025 @ 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:

For kids ages 6-11 to socialize with their peers, enjoy special activities, or just relax & play. Limit 12. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Oct. 2. *This is a drop-off program.*

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group

Children's Chess Club

Friday, October 17, 2025 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 Oct. 3. *This is a drop-off program.*

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 3, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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 Oct. 3. *This is a drop-off program.*

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

GOURD-geous Creations

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Foster creativity in a fun and interactive way while celebrating the fall season by painting your own GOURD-geous pumpkin to take home! Ages 6-11. Register online or call (803) 981-5888 starting October 4.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 4, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Foster creativity in a fun and interactive way while celebrating the fall season by painting your own GOURD-geous pumpkin to take home! Ages 6-11. Register online or call (803) 981-5888 starting October 4.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3–5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group
This event is in the "All Ages / Family" group

Family Storytime in the Park

Monday, October 20, 2025 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 Miracle Park for an outdoor, family-friendly storytime.  We will read stories, sing songs, and more. Come early (3:15–3:45 p.m.) and check out books from the library bookmobile.

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 Miracle Park for an outdoor, family-friendly storytime.  We will read stories, sing songs, and more. Come early (3:15–3:45 p.m.) and check out books from the library bookmobile.

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Traveling Pumpkin Patch

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food Literacy
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Explore everyone’s favorite fall fruit with the Schiele Museum! Discover the history of pumpkins and their many uses across the world. Participants can visit our portable pumpkin patch and choose a small pumpkin to take home. Ages 6-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 7, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore everyone’s favorite fall fruit with the Schiele Museum! Discover the history of pumpkins and their many uses across the world. Participants can visit our portable pumpkin patch and choose a small pumpkin to take home. Ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

PAWS to Read

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Reading aloud helps young students expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension.  A friendly face, particularly one accompanied by a wagging tail, can help ease reading jitters and build self-confidence in readers who want extra practice

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 9, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reading aloud helps young students expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension.  A friendly face, particularly one accompanied by a wagging tail, can help ease reading jitters and build self-confidence in readers who want extra practice

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Pumpkin Decorating

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Join us to decorate a faux pumpkin while snacking and watching some Halloween-y cartoons. Ages 9-11. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Oct. 10.  *This is a drop-off program.*

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 10, 2025 @ 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 to decorate a faux pumpkin while snacking and watching some Halloween-y cartoons. Ages 9-11. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Oct. 10.  *This is a drop-off program.*

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group
This event is in the "All Ages / Family" group

Chess Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 1, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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!

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

“Boo”tiful Bites

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Food Literacy
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Join “Boo”lia Child (aka Ms. Rhonda) as she helps you concoct frightfully delightful creations to devour. This bone-chilling culinary adventure will leave your taste buds screaming for more! Ages 6-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 14, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Food Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join “Boo”lia Child (aka Ms. Rhonda) as she helps you concoct frightfully delightful creations to devour. This bone-chilling culinary adventure will leave your taste buds screaming for more! Ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3–5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group
This event is in the "All Ages / Family" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family

Join us for a family-friendly storytime filled with stories, songs, and more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 18, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime filled with stories, songs, and more.

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Dinoverse: Digging into Dinovember

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Embark on a journey through the DINOVERSE for "Dinovember," a month dedicated to everything dinosaur. Join us for dinosaur stories, crafts, activities, and more in this fun event for ages 6-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 18, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embark on a journey through the DINOVERSE for "Dinovember," a month dedicated to everything dinosaur. Join us for dinosaur stories, crafts, activities, and more in this fun event for ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3–5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group
This event is in the "All Ages / Family" group

Family Storytime in the Park

Monday, November 3, 2025 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 Miracle Park for an outdoor, family-friendly storytime.  We will read stories, sing songs, and more. Come early (3:15–3:45 p.m.) and check out books from the library bookmobile.

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 Miracle Park for an outdoor, family-friendly storytime.  We will read stories, sing songs, and more. Come early (3:15–3:45 p.m.) and check out books from the library bookmobile.

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

PAWS to Read

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Reading aloud helps young students expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension.  A friendly face, particularly one accompanied by a wagging tail, can help ease reading jitters and build self-confidence in readers who want extra practice

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 23, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reading aloud helps young students expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension.  A friendly face, particularly one accompanied by a wagging tail, can help ease reading jitters and build self-confidence in readers who want extra practice

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Lego Club

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill 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! Ages 6-11. Limit 16. Register for our lottery signup online or call 803-547-4114, October 23 at 9am and ending October 26 at 7pm.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 23, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
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! Ages 6-11. Limit 16. Register for our lottery signup online or call 803-547-4114, October 23 at 9am and ending October 26 at 7pm.

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Lego Club

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (FM) at Fort Mill 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! Ages 6-11. Limit 16. Register for our lottery signup online or call 803-547-4114, October 23 at 9am and ending October 26 at 7pm.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 23, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
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! Ages 6-11. Limit 16. Register for our lottery signup online or call 803-547-4114, October 23 at 9am and ending October 26 at 7pm.

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Crafternoon

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Drop in and get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety of materials provided. Paint, sculpt, collage, or try them all! Ages 8-11, accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs, please. No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety of materials provided. Paint, sculpt, collage, or try them all! Ages 8-11, accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs, please. No registration required.

Veterans Day

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

Veterans Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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:

Veterans Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3–5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Learn & Play

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 29, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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.

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Cozy Camp Out

Friday, November 14, 2025 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 some crafts, activities, and a story about the great outdoors! Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Oct. 31.  *This is a drop-off program.*

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 31, 2025 @ 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 some crafts, activities, and a story about the great outdoors! Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Oct. 31.  *This is a drop-off program.*

This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

Exotic Animal Encounters

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Join us for a "WILD" event with Ms. Alex and the animals of Exotic Encounters! Children will enjoy learning about animals through storytelling, demonstrations, and a whole lot of hands-on fun!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on November 1, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a "WILD" event with Ms. Alex and the animals of Exotic Encounters! Children will enjoy learning about animals through storytelling, demonstrations, and a whole lot of hands-on fun!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3–5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group
This event is in the "All Ages / Family" group

Family Storytime in the Park

Monday, November 17, 2025 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 Miracle Park for an outdoor, family-friendly storytime.  We will read stories, sing songs, and more. Come early (3:15–3:45 p.m.) and check out books from the library bookmobile.

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 Miracle Park for an outdoor, family-friendly storytime.  We will read stories, sing songs, and more. Come early (3:15–3:45 p.m.) and check out books from the library bookmobile.

Staff In-Service Day

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

Staff In-Service Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

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:

Staff In-Service Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025.