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If you are looking for the latest headlines and in-depth reporting, but you aren’t sure where to start? Look no further than the library! Beaufort County Library provides online access to both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. The best way to access the online subscriptions is to first start on the library’s website. You can find the links for the NYT and WSJ here, or on the Magazine and News page, when you hover over the Borrow button on the menu bar. When borr

The Burton-Wells Recreation Center, a Beaufort County Parks and Recreation facility at 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, is home to the Beaufort County Library’s first book locker. This newest “branch” of the library, launched for public use in January 2025, provides an alternate, off-site pickup location for library cardholders to collect their requested materials, such as books and DVDs. The lockers are open 24/7 and are conveniently located at the covered entrance to the Burto

When was the last time you played? I’m not talking about playing a game, necessarily (although certainly games, whether on a table, outside on a golf course or pickle ball court, or digitally on a computer, can fit the bill). When is the last time you engaged in an activity for its own sake, simply because you enjoyed it? Almost any activity can be considered play, depending upon the circumstances by which one approaches it. In Mark Twain’s famous novel, The Adventures of Tom

In an era of technology where smart devices are basically mandatory and a huge part of social interaction takes place in cyberspace, one tabletop role playing game (or TTRPG) has stood the test of time with its manuals, pen-and-paper sheets, and countless dice: Dungeons and Dragons! You may be familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, or DnD, through numerous pop culture references. It’s been featured in TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and directly inspired the creation of the N

Our 2026 Summer Reading Program has officially come to an end, and what an incredible summer it was! Thank you to all of our amazing readers who participated, especially the thousands of game board finishers! We love that you chose to spend your summer reading (a superior choice, given the heatwave)! Whether you made it to your first 10-day reading milestone (we've all been there with the best of intentions!), attended one of our programs, discovered a new favorite book, or s

Planning a trip to Italy? Interested in ASL? Want to brush up on that language you studied in school, but can’t seem to remember? We’ve got you covered. We are excited to announce that we now offer Transparent Language Online free to all Beaufort County Library cardholders. With courses in 140+ languages, including ASL, ESL, and Indigenous languages, the program has something for everyone. 140+ world languages: Get started with beginner courses, including: Alphabet Course: F

Have you ever finished a book and wondered, "What should I read next?” Or maybe you've spent more time browsing the catalog than actually choosing a book. (Been there!) That's why we’ve added a new service called Recommends. It’s a simple way to discover books you might enjoy. Getting started is easy. Just visit our Recommends page, choose the genres you're interested in, and on the 15th of every month, you'll receive an email filled with reading recommendations selected just

I’ve been thinking a lot about the consequences of decisions made during my career as head of the Beaufort District Collection. One of my greatest professional satisfactions comes from the successful partnership built with the South Carolina Digital Library (SCDL) and its regional hub, the Lowcountry Digital Library (LCDL), over the years. When Kate Boyd (SCDL) called to ask me way back in the early 2000s if the Beaufort County Library had any materials for a pilot project

Have you ever been looking to upgrade your fridge or find a new car, but you weren’t sure where to begin or which review to trust? Look no further than the library! BCL provides access, through Flipster, to both the Consumer Reports monthly magazine and the yearly Buying Guide. What exactly is Consumer Reports? Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that focuses on creating a fair marketplace for all. They are widely known for their thorough research and testing

Literacy Together Coalition Unites Beaufort County Around Reading and Literacy

America 250 is upon us, and with it, a great time to increase our knowledge of the events, personalities, and philosophies of theAmerican Revolution. Pick your topic. For histories on the causes and outcomes of the American Revolution, The French and Indian War: Deciding the Fate of North America by Walter R. Borneman and The Scratch of a Pen: 1763 and the Transformation of North America by Colin G. Calloway are worth your time. For biographies and political events, read anyt

Happy Freedom Day! Happy Juneteenth! Happy Teenth! Each year on June 19, communities across the nation gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that honors freedom, perseverance, and the continuing journey toward a more perfect union. While Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, it has been a cherished and meaningful celebration in Black communities for more than 160 years [1]. The story of Juneteenth begins on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Ga

Pride Month at Your Library: Stories, History, and Community The library has something for everyone. Each June, communities across the United States observe Pride Month, a time to recognize the history, contributions, and experiences of LGBTQ+ people. The month is often associated with the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, a pivotal event that helped inspire the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States. Today, Pride Month serves as an opportunity to reflect

Some of you may be surprised to learn that Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day,” a remembrance of the fallen Union soldiers and sailors of the American Civil War.

Wonderbooks read aloud with a built-in speaker. They can help hesitant readers feel more confident, and help children who are starting to read learn words, sentence structure, and phonics. These books are fun for the confident reader, too, as they can listen to them anywhere, anytime.