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Learn & Play

3:00pm–4:00pm
Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Fort Mill Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 10, 2025 @ 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.

PAWS to Read

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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

Fairy Tale Adventures

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Fort Mill Library
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:

Join us for games, crafts, and stories based on some favorite fairy tales. Ages 6-8. Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Aug. 28.  *This is a drop-off program.*

Teen & Tween Clover Crafters: Scented Candles

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens & Tweens, join us twice a month as we try out a new craft! This week we will be making scented candles! Registration required. Please register online or call (803) 222-3474, starting August 28th. Limit 10.

Homeschool Hangout

10:30am–12:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
York Library
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
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. 

Clover YA Board Game Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 11, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens & Tweens, join us every other Friday for Game Night! We will be playing board games, such as Sorry!, Scrabble, Labyrinth, Ticket to Ride, and many more! Registration required.

Imaginarium: Tie-Dye Tinkerers

11:00am–12:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Children's Area (RH)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Invent it, create it, explore it! If you love mixing things up and seeing what happens, you might just be a tinkerer at heart.

Monster Mash Movie Bash

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Clover Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a monstrously fun time at our Monster Mash Movie Bash!

Paws 4 Reading

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Lake Wylie Library
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.

 

Back to School Bingo

2:30pm–4:00pm
Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
York Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 17, 2025 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: York Library
Room: Meeting Room (YK)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all students!!! Stop by the York Public Library for a brain break.  Students in all grade levels are welcome to attend.  School-inspired prizes and refreshments will be provided, courtesy of The Friends of the Library.

Homeschool Hangout

10:30am–12:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
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!

Kids Homeschool Hangout

12:30pm–1:30pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Fort Mill Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 18, 2025 @ 12:30pm.
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 Sept. 4. *This is a drop-off program.*

Children's Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Fort Mill Library
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 Sept. 5. *This is a drop-off program.*

STEM Sessions for Kids!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Clover Library
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive program where children can explore the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through easy and engaging projects.

Lake Wylie LEGO Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Lake Wylie Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 20, 2025 @ 2:59pm.
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 15 participants.

Family Storytime in the Park

4:00pm–4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family
Main Library (Rock Hill)
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up), All Ages / Family
York Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 29, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
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!

Kids Craft Night: Modeling Clay

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Lake Wylie Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 23, 2025 @ 3:59pm.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

 

Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
York Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
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! 

PAWS to Read

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 11, 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

Teen & Tween Clover Crafters: Book Page Pumpkins

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 11, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens & Tweens, join us twice a month as we try out a new craft! This week we will be making book page pumpkins! Registration required. Please register online or call (803) 222-3474, starting September 11th. Limit 10.

Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Fort Mill Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 12, 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:

Come hang out at the library and make some crafts! Crafts include bracelets, dreamcatchers, and others – or anything you can make out of the available supplies. Ages 9-11.

Clover YA Video Game Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 12, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens & Tweens, join us every other Friday for Game Night! We will be playing video games on the PlayStation & Nintendo Switch! Registration required. Please register online or call (803) 222-3474, starting September 12th.

YA Clover Culture Club: Austria

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on September 27, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Clover Library
Room: Meeting Room (CL)
Age Group: Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Food Literacy, Movie, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens & Tweens, join us the last Monday of every month for Culture Club! This time we will be learning about Austria and trying foods from this country! Registration required.