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Spill The Ink

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 20, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a story to tell? Are you ready to spill the ink? Join us for a teen writer's group, where we'll explore creative topics to get us writing!

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

Back to School Bash

4:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Join us for a free celebration to help kick off a successful school year! Drop in to find out about library and community resources- perfect for school. Get your picture taken for a back-to-school photo and go on a library scavenger hunt!

This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group

STEM: Candy Grabber

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 21, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Young Adult Area (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a STEM activity in the Teen Department! We will be crafting our own candy claw grabbers. For ages 12-18. Register online or call 803-981-5870, starting August 21. Limit 12.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Genealogy class: Getting to know FamilySearch

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 21, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover one of the top genealogy websites for family research. We'll explore search techniques, record collections, family trees, and new tools for discovering your ancestors.

This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group

Teen Café

1:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Young Adult Area (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Teen Café  is open and waiting for you! Drop in the Teen Department and make a yummy drink, grab a table, and help yourself to all the Teen Department has to offer with books, free Wi-Fi, and more! 

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Adult Chess Club

9:30am–12:00pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 23, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Reference Area (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Chess Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in and play a few games of chess. While we may not always have someone available to teach beginners, all skill levels are welcome! Chess sets will be provided. Please register in advance.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Roots Roundtable

10:00am–11:30am
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Interested in genealogy? Need help with your research? This small support group meets the first Saturday of each month for education, support, and friendship. All skill levels are welcome. No registration necessary.

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

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years), Preschoolers (3–5 years), Children / Elementary (6–11 years), All Ages / Family
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 23, 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 "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group

Once Upon a Lap

9:30am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage and bond with your little one through stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities for ages birth–23 months and their caregivers. Register online or call (803) 981-5888, starting August 25 for this 6-week session.

This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Good Yarn Stitch Club

10:00am–11:30am
Teens (12–18 years), Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group

Once Upon a Lap

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage and bond with your little one through stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities for ages birth–23 months and their caregivers. Register online or call (803) 981-5888, starting August 25 for this 6-week session.

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group

The Art of Storytelling for Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a creative adventure with the York County Library! Join the incredible Carlo L'Chelle Dawson, professional storyteller and City of Rock Hill's Poet Laureate, for a dynamic two-part teen storytelling workshop.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Stories from the Streets

9:30am–11:30am
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

This is a workshop for writers of any skill level, and housed or unhoused!!  Facilitated by Matt Shaw of Speak Up Magazine, a publication written by people facing homelessness.  Mr.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3–5 years)" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers (3–5 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3–5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed for little bookworms ages 3-5. We will be listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and unleashing lots of wiggles and giggles together.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group

Itty-Bitty Bookworms

4:30pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage and bond with your little ones through stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities for ages birth–35 months and their caregivers. Register online or call (803) 981-5888, starting August 26 for this 6-week session.

This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group

Teen Chess Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Young Adult Area (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Chess Club
Event Details:

Play chess in a relaxed atmosphere. Don't know how to play? This is your chance to learn. Ages 12-18. No registration required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)" group

Itty-Bitty Bookworms

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 27, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage and bond with your little one through stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities for ages birth–35 months and their caregivers. Register online or call (803) 981-5888, starting August 27 for 6 weeks.

This event is in the "Teens (12–18 years)" group

Teen Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (12–18 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Young Adult Area (RH)
Age Group: Teens (12–18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every second Wednesday of the month to meet other Homeschool families!

This event is in the "Preschoolers (3–5 years)" group

Preschool Storytime

3:00pm–3:30pm
Preschoolers (3–5 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Activities Area (RH)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3–5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed for little bookworms ages 3-5. We will be listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and unleashing lots of wiggles and giggles together.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

True Crime Book Club

5:45pm–6:45pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Every month we will be reading and discussing intriguing stories about crimes, corruption, murders, mysteries, and the people behind them all. Join us to learn more about criminals of all sorts from the past and present.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Second Thursday Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book lovers meet the second Thursday of each month to discuss some great books.  For more information, call the Reference Desk 803-981-5847.

We'll be discussing the book Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult.

YCL Board Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
This event is in the "Children / Elementary (6–11 years)" group

PAWS to Read

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children / Elementary (6–11 years)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 28, 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