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Genealogy Class: Overcoming Record Loss

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 5, 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:

Don't give up if your genealogy has stalled due to a courthouse fire.

Staff In-Service Day - Rock Hill

All Day
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Closing
Branches:
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Description:

Staff In-Service Day: The Main Library in Rock Hill Library will be closed Thursday, August 21, 2025.

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

Page Turners Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

This group meets on a monthly basis to discuss a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction. 

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

Cyanotype

10:00am–11:15am
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to have some fun with the sun! Learn one of the earliest forms of printmaking by using botanicals, water, and sunlight. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty or sweaty in, as we will be outside for part of this craft.

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 "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 "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Swords and Stardrives: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
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:

Whether you are new to the genres or a veteran, we would love to have you! Join us every 4th Wednesday to discuss a new book full of adventures.

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

Travel Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Read about interesting, exciting, and faraway people, places, and topics with a group of fellow travel and reading enthusiasts. Stop by the Main Library Reference Desk or call 803-981-5825 to request a copy of the book.

Labor Day

All Day 8/30–9/1
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:

Labor Day: All York County Library locations will be closed Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025.

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 "All Ages / Family" group

Master Gardener Q & A

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages / Family
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Lobby (RH)
Age Group: All Ages / Family
Program Type: Food Literacy
Event Details:

We will have a Master Gardener available to answer questions and offer gardening suggestions every first and third Tuesday of the month that the library is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in our lobby.  No registration required.

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 "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 "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 resources- perfect for school. Meet Beamer, our library mascot.

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 "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 "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.