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Relive the Revolution with the Beaufort County Library
The Beaufort County Library, in cooperation with the Beaufort County 250th committee and others, will celebrate the quarter-millennial of American democracy from April 1 through July 2 with a mix of activities you can do at your own convenience and scheduled activities before Independence Day 2026.
Explore Local Gardening Resources and Library Programs
Incorporating plants into your lifestyle can improve mood, air quality, and provide a fun hobby that encourages mental well-being.
Books Set in South Carolina
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and culture of South Carolina at the library in fiction, movies, non-fiction, and local history.
Local Voices, Lowcountry Stories: Join Us for the Inaugural Pen & Palmetto Festival
Celebrate local literature in the heart of Beaufort County this spring on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bluffton Branch Library.
Skip the Wait: Try Your Luck with Our Lucky Day Collection
If you searched the SCLENDS catalog and found that all copies of the new book you’ve been waiting for are checked out, come into one of our branches, because today may be your lucky day!
From the Moors to the Manor: Classic Women Writers to Discover
Just in time for Women’s History Month, here’s a book list for the young, the old, and the Anglophile!
Spring into Creativity at the Library
Crafting at the library is fun all year long, but especially as we enter springtime. As the flowers bloom and the world around us wakes up, here at the library, we're excited to have more spring center programs.
Arts and Crafts in the Library
Using art materials promotes eye-hand coordination, it allows self-expression, and critical thinking.
Unearth a Story: 2026 Bookmark Contest Kicks Off Summer Reading!
The Beaufort County Library System is excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Bookmark Contest, the official kickoff to this year’s Summer Reading Program.
Romantasy: Where Magic and Romance Collide
Romantasy. It might be a term that you've heard recently in regard to books. But what really is it? Well, that's pretty simple – think dragons, magic, dynamic battles, heroes, villains, and an epic romance that can span across centuries.
Help Shape the Future of the Library
We’re launching a community survey as the first step in developing our next strategic plan.
Meet Our Next Artist in Residence: Genni Lib Threet
Genni Lib Threet is an "artist, creative writer, and educator who combines art history, mixed media, and the natural world to make art that’s curious, colorful, and actually doable."
Black History in the Beaufort District Collection
During Black History Month in February, the BDC highlights local history resources related to the Gullah people and the yearly theme selected by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The 2026 theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations."
Cozy Up With a Book: The 2026 Winter Reading Program
Read a total of six hours by Friday, February 20, and you’ll be entered into our grand prize drawing!
VITA, AARP to Offer Free Tax Help
The Beaufort County Library is pleased to continue the long-standing tradition of hosting free tax preparation assistance to Beaufort County citizens provided by Lowcountry Area VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
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