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Children's Vacation Reading Program

June 8 – July 31 , , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Children ages 3-12 may register for the program at any York County Library location or on the Bookmobile beginning June 8.

Pick up a reading record & keep track of the minutes you read (or were read to) by checking a block for each 10 minutes of reading. Once you’ve read for 10 ½ hours, your reading record is complete.

Turn in a completed reading record by July 31 to receive great prizes. Enter as many times as you wish for additional prizes.

You’re invited to our fun events for kids, listed under “Events and Classes” but you don’t have to attend to participate in the program.

“Be Creative @ Your Library” t-shirts available in children’s and adult’s sizes for $8 each, while supplies last.



Preschool Story Time - Fort Mill

Tuesdays , 10:30 a.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Wednesdays, 10 & 11 a.m., Fort Mill Public Library
Join us for a weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers.
No registration required. Only offered Wednesdays at 10 & 11 a.m. in June and July.



Family Story Time - York

Tuesdays , 5:45 p.m. , York Public Library
Bring the whole family for a story time for children of all ages.
No registration required.



Pinocchio! By Lee Bryan Puppets

Tue., July 7 , , Fort Mill Public Library
Performances at 1, 2:30 & 4 p.m.
Experience a fantastic retelling of Italy’s oldest puppet tale. Before your very eyes, baskets become crickets, pots become foxes, and puppets just might turn into real live boys! Made possible with a grant from The Jim Henson Foundation, Inc.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Christmas in July!

Tue., July 7 , 3-5 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Get a jump start on the holiday season and learn how to create unique gift-worthy crafts from recycled materials. Enjoy other cool activities to beat the heat!
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 20. Registration required. Call 981-5830 to register starting June 23.



Preschool Story Time - Clover

Wednesdays , 10:30 a.m. , Clover Public Library
Join us for a weekly story time for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers.
No registration required.



Preschool Story Time - Rock Hill

Wednesdays , 10:30 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Join us for a weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers.
No registration required. Please note: This program will be held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in June and July, with appearances by special community visitors.



Pinocchio! By Lee Bryan Puppets

Wed., July 8 , , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Performances at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 & 4 p.m.
Experience a fantastic retelling of Italy’s oldest puppet tale. Before your very eyes, baskets become crickets, pots become foxes, and puppets just might turn into real live boys! Made possible with a grant from The Jim Henson Foundation, Inc.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Preschool Story Time - Lake Wylie

Wednesdays , 10:30 a.m. , Lake Wylie Public Library
Join us for a weekly story time for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers.
No registration required.



Preschool Story Time - York

Wednesdays , 10:30 a.m. , York Public Library
Join us for a weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers.
No registration required.



Java Lounge: Poetry Slam!

Wed., July 8 , 6-8 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Come enjoy coffee house treats and recite your original poetry or just come watch the show! Emceed by playwright Laura Pfizenmayer.
Registration required for performers but anyone can attend. For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 20 performers. Registration required. Call 981-5830 to register starting June 24.



Toddler Time - Fort Mill

Thursdays , 10 & 11 a.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Come to this special program filled with stories, songs, finger plays and movement activities for children 24-35 months and their caregivers.
No registration required.



Family Story Time - Rock Hill

Thursdays , 4 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Bring the whole family for a story time for children of all ages.
No registration required.



Book Club for Adults- Rock Hill

Thu, July 9 , 10:30 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Join other book lovers to discuss some great books at these monthly programs.

July 9 - The Soloist by Steve Lopez
August 13 - Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen
Call 981-5825 to reserve a copy of the book.



Pinocchio! By Lee Bryan Puppets

Thu., July 9 , 10:30 a.m. , Clover Public Library
Experience a fantastic retelling of Italy’s oldest puppet tale. Before your very eyes, baskets become crickets, pots become foxes, and puppets just might turn into real live boys! Made possible with a grant from The Jim Henson Foundation, Inc.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Toddler Time - York

Thursdays , 10 & 11 a.m. , York Public Library
Come to this special program filled with stories, songs, finger plays and movement activities for children 24-35 months and their caregivers.
No registration required.



Pinocchio! By Lee Bryan Puppets

Thu., July 9 , 2:30 & 4 p.m. , York Public Library
Experience a fantastic retelling of Italy’s oldest puppet tale. Before your very eyes, baskets become crickets, pots become foxes, and puppets just might turn into real live boys! Made possible with a grant from The Jim Henson Foundation, Inc.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Free Practice ACT

Follow-Up Session: Thu., July 9 , 6:30-7:30 p.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Stressed about the ACT? The Princeton Review will provide an analysis of your performance on the practice ACT during this follow-up session.
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 50. Registration required. Call 1-800-2Review (1-800-273-8439) or go to www.Review.com to register.



Pinocchio! By Lee Bryan Puppets

Fri., July 10 , 10:30 a.m. , Lake Wylie Public Library
Experience a fantastic retelling of Italy’s oldest puppet tale. Before your very eyes, baskets become crickets, pots become foxes, and puppets just might turn into real live boys! Made possible with a grant from The Jim Henson Foundation, Inc.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Summer Surprise!

Sat., July 11 , 11 a.m. , York Public Library
Have some summer fun. Enjoy sidewalk drawing, make decorations for the library and design a piece of art to take home.
For ages 12 and under. Call 684-3751 to register starting June 29. Limit 25.



Headband Making Workshop

Sat., July 11 , 11 am - 12 pm , Lake Wylie Public Library
Using playful objects, including buttons, feathers and ribbon, participants will have the opportunity to leave with one or more unique headbands or barrettes. Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own materials as well.
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 10. Registration required. Call 831-7774 to register starting June 27.



Poetry Writing Workshop

Sat., July 11 , 2-5 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Staff members of the Teen Health Center will lead an interactive poetry writing workshop. Already a poet? Come improve your craft!
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 30. Registration required. Call 981-5830 to register starting June 27.



What’s the Word?

Mon, July 13 , 11 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
LOL at the library as we create a silly-willy tale, wacky-tacky mad-libs and zany-brainy poetry!
For ages 10-12. Call 981-5888 to register June 29. Limit 30 per session.



Harry Potter Trivia Challenge

Mon., July 13 , 3-5 p.m. , York Public Library
Test your knowledge of all things Potter in this fun trivia challenge. All participants will leave with a prize, but one lucky winner will receive a gift package to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Trivia questions will come from all of the books in the series.
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 40. Registration required. Call 684-3751 to register starting June 29.



Teen Tech Camp

Mon., July 13 - Fri., July 17 , 9:30-11:30 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Participants will meet in the Technology Center and spend each morning exploring new technologies in this week-long camp. Celebrate the completion of the program with a gaming party featuring Wii and PS2 games!
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 19. Registration required. Please register for this event only if you can attend each day of the camp. Call 981-5830 to register starting June 29.



Moonlight Stories by Orisirisi African Folklore

Tue., July 14 , , Fort Mill Public Library
Performances at 1, 2:30 & 4 p.m.
Enjoy a child-centered recreation of the African storytelling tradition, with mesmerizing drumming and dance, spirited call and response songs, and fun-filled audience participation.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Genealogy Workshop Series

Tue., July 14 , 9:30–11:30 a.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
The Nation Ford DAR will present the following program for genealogists and other interested adults:
July 14: Using the Web to Build your Family Tree: Practicalities and Pitfalls
Call 547-4114 for more information.



Moonlight Stories by Orisirisi African Folklore

Wed., July 15 , , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Performances at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 & 4 p.m.
Enjoy a child-centered recreation of the African storytelling tradition, with mesmerizing drumming and dance, spirited call and response songs, and fun-filled audience participation.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Moonlight Stories by Orisirisi African Folklore

Thu., July 16 , 10:30 a.m. , Clover Public Library
Enjoy a child-centered recreation of the African storytelling tradition, with mesmerizing drumming and dance, spirited call and response songs, and fun-filled audience participation.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Book Club for Adults- Clover

Thursdays , 10:30 a.m. , Clover Public Library
Join other book lovers to discuss some great books at these monthly programs.
July 16 - City of Light by Lauren Belfer
Call 222-3474 to register.



Moonlight Stories by Orisirisi African Folklore

Thu., July 16 , 2:30 & 4 p.m. , York Public Library
Enjoy a child-centered recreation of the African storytelling tradition, with mesmerizing drumming and dance, spirited call and response songs, and fun-filled audience participation.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Christmas in July!

Thu., July 16 , 4-6 p.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Get a jump start on the holiday season and learn how to create unique gift-worthy crafts from recycled materials. Enjoy other cool activities to beat the heat!
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 20. Registration required. Call 547-4114 to register starting July 2.



Moonlight Stories by Orisirisi African Folklore

Fri., July 17 , 10:30 a.m. , Lake Wylie Public Library
Enjoy a child-centered recreation of the African storytelling tradition, with mesmerizing drumming and dance, spirited call and response songs, and fun-filled audience participation.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Free Practice ACT

Exam Day: Sat., July 18 , 9:30am-1:45pm , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Follow-Up Session: Tue., July 27, 6:30-7:30pm, Main Library (Rock Hill)
Stressed about the ACT? The Princeton Review will hold a free, full-length, proctored practice ACT. They will also provide an analysis of your performance during a follow-up session.
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 50. Registration required. Call 1-800-2Review (1-800-273-8439) or go to www.Review.com to register.



Jewelry Making Workshop

Sat., July 18 , 3-5 p.m. , York Public Library
Make a wild wire necklace with colorful beads and jewelry components. Each participant has the opportunity to leave with one handmade necklace and matching earrings.
No experience necessary. For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 10. Registration required. Call 684-3751 to register starting July 3.



Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Mon., July 20 , 4:30-6 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Make a difference on the Teen Advisory Board. Help select materials for the Young Adult Collection and plan events for teens.
For rising 6th-12th graders. No registration required.



Boogie Woogie Babies

Mon., July 20 , 10 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Bring your baby on over to the library and bop to the beat with books and bubbles.
For babies 23 months and under and their caregivers. Call 981-5888 to register, starting July 6. Limit 20 per session.



York County Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Mon., July 20 , 5:30 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Regular board meeting of the York County Library Board of Trustees.



Gaming Afternoons!

Mon., July 20 , 1-3 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Stop in and enjoy old school board games and new school video games, including Guitar Hero 3; Rock Band; Dance, Dance Revolution and more!
For rising 6th-12th graders. No registration required



Are You the Next American Idol?

Tue., July 21 , 3-5 p.m. , Clover Public Library
Enjoy American Idol Karaoke and other games on the PS2 and Wii gaming systems.
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 25. Registration required. Call 222-3474 to register starting July 7.



How Does the Cookie Crumble?

Tue., July 21 , 3:30 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Get creative in the kitchen as we cook up some fun and build a masterpiece good enough to eat!
For ages 6-9. Call 981-5888 to register, starting July 7. Limit 25.



Little Red Riding Hood by Porkchop Productions

Tue., July 21 , , Fort Mill Public Library
Performances at 1, 2:30 & 4 p.m.
Big laughs, audience participation and a lesson in following the rules are all part of this rollicking adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Little Red Riding Hood by Porkchop Productions

Wed., July 22 , , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Performances at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 & 4 p.m.
Big laughs, audience participation and a lesson in following the rules are all part of this rollicking adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Rootin’ Tootin’ Tots

Thu., July 23 , 10 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Toddle over to the library for colorful stories, toe-tapping songs and a squishy, mushy surprise.
For 2 year-olds and their caregivers. Call 981-5888 to register, starting July 9. Limit 20 per session.



Little Red Riding Hood by Porkchop Productions

Thu., July 23 , 2:30 & 4 p.m. , York Public Library
Big laughs, audience participation and a lesson in following the rules are all part of this rollicking adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Little Red Riding Hood by Porkchop Productions

Thu., July 23 , 10:30 a.m. , Clover Public Library
Big laughs, audience participation and a lesson in following the rules are all part of this rollicking adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Little Red Riding Hood by Porkchop Productions

Fri., July 24 , 10:30 a.m. , Lake Wylie Public Library
Big laughs, audience participation and a lesson in following the rules are all part of this rollicking adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
For ages 12 and under. No registration required. Limited seating.



Hip Hop Dance Workshop

Thu., July 30 , 6-7:30 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Staff members from Millennium Charlotte Dance Studio will teach you the newest hip hop combinations!
For rising 6th-12th graders. Limit 15. Registration required. Call 981-5830 to register starting July 16.



Friends of the Library Book Sale

July 30 - August 1 , , Other Location
Held at First ARP Church gym, 201 E. White St., Rock Hill

Preview night for Friends members: Thursday, July 30, 5-8 p.m.
Memberships may be purchased or renewed at the door, beginning at $10 for individuals and $25 for families.

Public sale:
Friday, July 31, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday is half price day; books are 50¢ per inch.
Come and browse through thousands of books for adults and children, priced at $1 per inch, measuring the height of the book stack. Huge selection of novels, mass market paperbacks, children’s books, history and politics, cookbooks, vintage books, textbooks and educational materials, science, biographies, business, classics, and much more!
Call 803-981-5837 for more information.



Scholastic Book Fair

Mon., Aug. 3 , 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Tue., Aug. 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 5, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 6, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.



Evening Book Club - Rock Hill

Thursday, Aug. 6 , 7:00-8:30 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Join other book lovers to discuss some great books at these monthly programs.
August 6 – Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
September 3 - Three Junes by Julia Glass
October 1 - American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Call the Reference Department at 981-5825 to register and reserve a copy of the book.



Evening Book Club - Fort Mill

Wednesdays , 6:30 p.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Join other book lovers to discuss some great books at these monthly programs. June - no meeting
July - no meeting
Aug. - no meeting
Sept. 9 - Beach Music by Pat Conroy
Call 547-4114 to register.



Book Club for Adults - Fort Mill

Mondays , 1:00 p.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Join other book lovers to discuss some great books at these monthly programs. June - no meeting
July - no meeting
Aug. - no meeting
Sept. 14 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Call 547-4114 to register.



Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival

March 18-20, 2010 , times vary , Other Location
The fifteenth annual festival will feature storytellers Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy and Bil Lepp.