For full-page flyers of events, click here. Fall-Winter Adult Reading Program Missed or didn't get to read enough during summer reading? Join us and participate in the fall-winter reading program and register to win gift cards or movie passes. Read three books a month and submit your reading log at the Bluffton Branch reference desk. Time and Date of the Event: September 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 Location of Event: Bluffton Branch Library 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910 Price of the Event: Free Contact Information: Armistead Reasoner. 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net Website: beaufortcountylibrary.org Teen Advisory Group Teens talk about books, movies, eat snacks and help plan tee

Quilting Group Come learn about quilting and techniques to make your own quilt. Ages 18+ Time and Date of Event: Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm Location of Event: Conference Room, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Price of Event: Free Contact info: Call 843-255-6487 for more information Website: beaufortcountylibrary.org Conversation Café Talk with neighbors about things that matter over a cup of coffee or tea. Sessions are open, hosted, drop-in conversations among people with diverse views and a shared passion for engaging others. September’s topic is Should Governments Be Responsible For Social Well-Being? If Not, Who Should? Ages 12+ Time a

All branches and departments of the Beaufort County Library System will be closed on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 5th.

The 2017 Friends of the Beaufort Library Fall Book Sale is right around the corner, with thousands of boxes of donated books plus audio-visual materials (books, music, and movies) available at give-away prices for the annual fundraiser. As in years past, the beautiful Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort will be the site of the sale, which begins Friday, September 22 and runs thru Sunday, September 24th. On Friday a two-hour preview for all members of The Friends will be held from 10 am to Noon. If you aren't already a member, you can sign up before or during the preview at the membership table for $15. The sale then opens to the public from Noon thru 6 pm, and will reope

In an effort to expand customer service, the Beaufort County Library System will test a new Curbside Hold Pickup Service at its branch in downtown Beaufort. The service will be available only to Beaufort Branch customers who have a previously reserved item (considered a “hold”) and have been notified by the system that the item is ready for pick up. To all library cardholders, the online catalog sends an automatic message (via text or email) that a reserved item is ready for pick up at their branch library. With the new curbside hold pickup service, Beaufort customers call the branch prior to arriving and library staff will confirm that their reserved item is available. Upon arrival, custome