Library news
Free VITA Tax Preparation
Submitted by Gina Molter on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:29amThe Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program prepares tax returns to local working individuals and families in the Lowcountry. All services are free. Sites and times are:
Beaufort Library- Mondays from 1 to 4 pm. and Thursdays from 2 to 7 pm.
Bluffton Library- Mondays from 12 to 7 pm.
Lobeco Library- Saturdays from 11 to 2 pm.Read More...
Audiobooks now available through OneClickdigital
Submitted by Laura Henry on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 3:58pmBeaufort County Library has switched audiobook providers! You can now download audiobooks from OneClickdigital from Recorded Books. You will need your library card number to complete a quick registration process.
If you have problems getting started, try the Help section of the site, or contact the reference desk at your local Beaufort County Library branch.
BDC Sponsors the "Grand Finale" to New Harmonies
Submitted by Grace Cordial on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 11:25amAunt Pearlie Sue - Saturday, February 4th 2:00pm, Beaufort Branch
The venue is rather small so space is limited. First come; first seated. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled show time. This may be the one time when you don't want to observe "lowcountry time!"
For images from some of the New Harmonies programs, click here.Read More...
Attend RootsTech from your home computer
Submitted by Grace Cordial on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:06amThe Ancestry Insider just posted how all you genealogists out there can gain free online access to some of the sessions at the RootsTech Family History and Technology Conference being held in Salt Lake City tomorrow through Saturday, Feb. 4th. Click here to learn more.Read More...
FOL Series Underway
Submitted by Grace Cordial on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:31amJust a reminder: The Friends of the Beaufort County Library's Books Sandwiched In and the Friends of the Hilton Head Library's Book Breaks continue throughout February. And if you'd rather view than read, the Friends of the Hilton Head Library offers a Film Series on Saturday afternoons until March 8th.Read More...
From the Beacon: What's a 5-letter word for crossword puzzle fans? Books
Submitted by Laura Henry on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 10:40amDid you know that crossword puzzles have been around for nearly 100 years? The first such puzzle, created by Arthur Wynne at the request of his editor, appeared in the New York World in December 1913. Other newspapers picked it up, and crosswords can now be found in print media, as well as online. If you're a fan of crossword puzzles, you are a cruciverbalist.
Here are books that cruciverbalists and other wordplay fans will enjoy:Read More...
Gullah Culture Featured in February
Submitted by Grace Cordial on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00amBeaufort County Library starts our celebration of Black History Month with three presentations the first week of February. Two are related to the Smithsonian's New Harmonies exhibit (which leaves Sat., Feb. 4th.)
For images of some of the programs thus far, click here.
Wed., Feb. 1stRead More...
Jasper County Turns 100
Submitted by Grace Cordial on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 12:00amHappy Birthday! Jasper County just turned 100 years old. Jasper County, after years of petition, was carved from Beaufort and Hampton Counties on January 30, 1912 and became South Carolina's 44th of 46 counties at 1:55pm.
Here is a transcription of the Beaufort Gazette newspaper item "Jaspar [sic], New Baby County."
Jaspar, [sic] New Baby County.
Governor Signs Act Creating Forth-Fourth County.Read More...
New Harmonies series continues
Submitted by Grace Cordial on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 1:50pmAlthough the New Harmonies exhibit must soon be packed and sent away, it's still on display through Fri., Feb. 4th. If you haven't seen it yet, please do drop by. The exhibit is open when the Beaufort Branch Library is open for business. Who knows when Beaufort County Library will be awarded another such fine exhibit to share with our community?!
In February we have two New Harmonies/Local History related programs for your listening, learning, and entertainment!Read More...
"Virtual BDC" Change Now Active: 1
Submitted by Grace Cordial on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:18pmQ: Notice something new in the "Virtual BDC" drop-down box?
A: You can now get to the Lucille Hasell Culp Collection: A Celebration of Beaufort, South Carolina directly from the Library's homepage. (While you're there, feel free to make comments or share your memories. Just be aware that any comments you make may re-appear elsewhere in cyberspace.)
