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Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, November 20, 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!

Name of program with dog with glasses reading a book

PAWS to Read

Thursday, November 20, 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 November 6, 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

Chess Club

Monday, November 24, 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 November 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!

Early Closing

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clover Library, Fort Mill Library, Lake Wylie Library, Main Library (Rock Hill), York Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Sprinter Van, Online, Off Site, Equipment

Early Closing: All York County Library locations will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 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:

Early Closing: All York County Library locations will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/30
Clover Library, Fort Mill Library, Lake Wylie Library, Main Library (Rock Hill), York Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Sprinter Van, Online, Off Site, Equipment

Thanksgiving: All York County Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 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:

Thanksgiving: All York County Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Tree in front of park bench

Family Storytime in the Park

Monday, December 1, 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.

Name of program with dog with glasses reading a book

PAWS to Read

Thursday, December 4, 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 November 20, 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

Mother Goose riding on a giant goose

Reading and Rhymes with Mother Goose

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Immerse yourself in your favorite childhood stories and rhymes read by Mother Goose.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on November 21, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in your favorite childhood stories and rhymes read by Mother Goose.

Mother Goose riding on a giant goose

Reading and Rhymes with Mother Goose

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)

Immerse yourself in your favorite childhood stories and rhymes read by Mother Goose.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on November 21, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in your favorite childhood stories and rhymes read by Mother Goose.

Stick people family holding hands with the words "Family Storytime"

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 6, 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 November 22, 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.

Snowy winter scene with a graphic of Mrs. Claus

Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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)

Please join us for an evening of holiday fun and stories read by Mrs. Claus! Each child will get to go home with a special treat. Pajamas are welcome! Registration is required. For children 11 and under, accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on November 26, 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)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for an evening of holiday fun and stories read by Mrs. Claus! Each child will get to go home with a special treat. Pajamas are welcome! Registration is required. For children 11 and under, accompanied by an adult.

Colorful hands reaching toward Family Voluntime sign

Family Voluntime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activities Area (RH) at Main Library (Rock Hill)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Volunteer
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family

Families, show your library some love while volunteering together. Drop in and help with cleaning, organizing, and/or literacy-related projects.

Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Volunteer
Event Details:

Families, show your library some love while volunteering together. Drop in and help with cleaning, organizing, and/or literacy-related projects.

Tree in front of park bench

Family Storytime in the Park

Monday, December 15, 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.

Mrs. Claus peeking from behind a "Mrs. Claus' Cookie Club" sign with cookies in her hand

Mrs. Claus' Cookie Camp

Monday, December 15, 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)

'Tis the season to create cookies to enjoy and share. We’ll mix the dough, cut out our cookies, and decorate our creations. Even Santa will be anxiously waiting for the treats you prepare. Ages 6-11.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 1, 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:

'Tis the season to create cookies to enjoy and share. We’ll mix the dough, cut out our cookies, and decorate our creations. Even Santa will be anxiously waiting for the treats you prepare. Ages 6-11.

Chalkboard graphic with Homeschool Hangout written on it in chalk with a girl reading

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, December 18, 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!

Name of program with dog with glasses reading a book

PAWS to Read

Thursday, December 18, 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 December 4, 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

Holiday Wrapping Party Drop-In

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (YK) at York Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up), All Ages / Family

Join the York Public Library for a festive Library Holiday Wrapping Party! Bring your gifts to wrap in a cheerful atmosphere, complete with holiday music and warm drinks.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: York Library
Room: Meeting Room (YK)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the York Public Library for a festive Library Holiday Wrapping Party! Bring your gifts to wrap in a cheerful atmosphere, complete with holiday music and warm drinks.

Early Closing

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clover Library, Fort Mill Library, Lake Wylie Library, Main Library (Rock Hill), York Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Sprinter Van, Online, Off Site, Equipment

Early Closing: All York County Library locations will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 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:

Early Closing: All York County Library locations will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Clover Library, Fort Mill Library, Lake Wylie Library, Main Library (Rock Hill), York Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Sprinter Van, Online, Off Site, Equipment

Christmas: All York County Library locations will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 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:

Christmas: All York County Library locations will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Tree in front of park bench

Family Storytime in the Park

Monday, December 29, 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.

Chess Club

Monday, December 29, 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 December 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!

Early Closing

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clover Library, Fort Mill Library, Lake Wylie Library, Main Library (Rock Hill), York Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Sprinter Van, Online, Off Site, Equipment

Early Closing: All York County Library locations will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 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:

Early Closing: All York County Library locations will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

New Year’s 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

New Year’s Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Thursday, January 1, 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:

New Year’s Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Stick people family holding hands with the words "Family Storytime"

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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 December 20, 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.