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Main Library "Glow-Up!"

All Day 9/29–2/28
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Closing
Branches:
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Description:

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

White Elephant Book Exchange

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
York Library
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: York Library
Room: Meeting Room (YK)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our annual games, cookies, and books party is back! We bring the books, you bring the fun!

 

Anime Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
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: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other fans to view and discuss Japanese anime and manga, share your work, and enjoy snacks! Appropriate cosplay is welcome! Ages 12-18.  Limit 16. Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Nov. 24.

"Lit"erally Our Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to sit with us at Knowledge Perk and talk about the books you've read and still want to read? Yeah, that's "Lit"erally Our Book Club!

Cookie Decorating

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 8, 2025 @ 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, Food Literacy, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Clover Public Library for a fun winter cookie decorating event designed for children and teens! Learn simple icing techniques, play with colorful sprinkles, and create your own edible sugar cookie masterpieces to take home.

Winter Wonderland

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens - join us at the Woman’s Club of Rock Hill for a festive holiday party! Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun. There will be crafts, cookie decorating, hot cocoa, book gifting (provided by the Library) and bingo!

Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are ye ready for an epic quest? Join us at Blue Goose Art Supply for Dungeons & Dragons! Open to beginner and seasoned players!

Teen Winter Crafting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Lake Wylie Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 5:29pm.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as we make fun winter themed crafts! Great for quick holiday gifts for friends and family or just something for yourself. Relax as you get your creativity flowing with easy but creative crafts!

Volunteen Opportunity

10:00am–12:00pm
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: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens - earn two hours of volunteer time while meeting other teen volunteers!

Good Yarn Stitch Club

10:00am–11:30am
Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your crafting projects (crochet, knitting, cross stitch, anything you can carry) and work along with other crafty people in the neighborhood.

Holiday Bash

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Fort Mill Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lively celebration offers a variety of holiday-themed activities that showcase the joy and diversity of the season. Ages 12-18.

Teen Art Studio

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Offsite (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens - join us at Blue Goose Art Supply for a different art program every month! Ages 12-18. Register online or call (803) 504-3763, starting December 1. Limit 8.

 

Porkchop Productions presents "Holly Saves Christmas"

4:00pm–4:45pm
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
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), Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join the York County Library and Porkchop Productions at McGirt Auditorium for a delightful holiday performance! When Santa Claus comes down with the cold just days before Christmas, Holly the Elf jumps in to save the day!

Weird Art Wednesday: Holiday Card Chaos and Closet Cleanout!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Fort Mill Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Fort Mill Library
Room: Meeting Room (FM)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Sift through a year's worth of leftover craft supplies and put together some truly unique gifts for the holiday season!  Ages 12-18. Limit 12.  Register online or call 803-547-4114, starting Dec. 3.

Porkchop Productions presents "Holly Saves Christmas"

6:00pm–6:45pm
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
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), Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up), All Ages / Family
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join the York County Library and Porkchop Productions at McGirt Auditorium for a delightful holiday performance! When Santa Claus comes down with a cold just days before Christmas, Holly the Elf jumps in to save the day!

Teen & Tween Clover Crafters: Felt Snowmen

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 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, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens & Tweens, join us twice a month as we try out a new craft! This week we will be making Felt Snowmen! Registration required. Please register online or call (803) 222-3474, starting November 20th. Limit 10.

Teen Holiday Party

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Lake Wylie Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 5:29pm.
Library Branch: Lake Wylie Library
Room: Meeting Room (LW)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a chilly cool time as we enjoy fun holiday games and snacks! Win prizes as a holiday gift for your friends or yourself!

Children's Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Fort Mill Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 5, 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 Dec. 5. *This is a drop-off program.*

Clover YA Board Game Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Cancelled
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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Holiday Wrapping Party Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
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
York Library
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

5:00pm–7:00pm
All Branches
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
All Branches
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.

Clover YA Hot Chocolate Café

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years), Teens (12–18 years)
Clover Library
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 25, 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, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens & Tweens, take a break and join us on December 26th for a special hot chocolate café! We will be making hot chocolate, socializing, and playing a couple games. Registration required.

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 December 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!