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Preschool Story Time - Rock Hill

Tuesdays , 10:30 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds in June & July.
No story times in August.



Family Story Time - York

Tuesdays , 5:45 p.m. , York Public Library
Story time for children of all ages accompanied by an adult.
No story times in August.



Preschool Story Time - Fort Mill

Wednesdays , 10 & 11 a.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds in June & July.
No story times in August.



Preschool Story Time - Clover

Wednesdays , 10:30 a.m. , Clover Public Library
Weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds in June & July.
No story times in August.



Preschool Story Time - Lake Wylie

Wednesdays , 10:30 a.m. , Lake Wylie Public Library
Weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds in June & July.
No story times in August.



Preschool Story Time - York

Wednesdays , 10:30 a.m. , York Public Library
Weekly story time for 3-5 year-olds in June & July.
No story times in August.



Family Story Time - Rock Hill

Thursdays , 4 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Story time for children of all ages accompanied by an adult.
No story times in August.



Toddler Time

Thursdays , 10 & 11 a.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Weekly story time in June & July with songs, finger plays & movement activities for children 24-35 months & their caregiver.
No story times in August.



“Make Waves at Your Library” Teen Summer Reading Club

June 7-July 30 , , all York County Library locations
The Teen Summer Reading Club is open to rising 6th - 12th graders, with fun activities planned with your interests in mind, lots of good books and great prizes. Sign up at any York County Library location or on the Bookmobile.

Keep track of hours read on the library-provided reading log and earn a prize when you reach 15 hours. You’ll be entered into drawings for additional prizes, including gift certificates from Best Buy, Bob Evans Restaurant, GameStop, Woody’s Music and more. Enter again for every 15 hours you read. Be sure to check out all of the free programs for teens - gaming, geocaching, crafts and lots more!
Details: Abbie Townson, Young Adult Librarian, 803-981-5830 or check the Teen page of this website.



"Make a Splash: READ!" Vacation Reading Program

June 7-July 30 , , all York County Library locations
Children ages 3-12 may register for the Make a Splash: READ! program at any York County Library or on the Bookmobile, starting June 7. Keep track of the minutes you read (or were read to) on the library-provided reading log. Read a total of 16 hours by July 30 to receive:

Reading medal, bookmark & reading certificate
Net backpack & mini water game
Free coupons from local food merchants (while supplies last)
Child’s name listed in The Herald at the end of the program.
Chance to enter a drawing for a $25 family reading gift certificate
Additional awards from our contributors

Enter again & again for additional prizes!



"Water your mind: READ!" for Adults

June 7-July 30 , , all York County Library locations
Adults ages 18 years and older can join in the reading fun this summer by doing what you already love - reading! Pick up an entry form at any York County Library location and complete the form with the titles of three books you have read between June 7 and July 30 and drop it off at your nearest library branch.

You'll be entered to win some great prizes from area businesses. One chance is awarded per completed entry form, while supplies last.

Check the Events Page for details on summer programs for adults.



Tuesdays at Ten Book Club - York

Tuesdays , 10 a.m. , York Public Library
Join us the first Tuesday of each month as we discuss some great books.
Aug. 3 - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
For details, or to reserve a copy of the book, call 684-3751.



Chapter Two Book Club - York

Thursdays , 6 p.m. , York Public Library
Join us the first Thursday of each month as we discuss some great books.

Aug. 5 - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
For details, or to reserve a copy of the book, call 684-3751.



Thursday Morning Book Club – Rock Hill

Thu., Aug. 12 , 10:30 a.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Join other book lovers the second Thursday of each month to discuss some great books.
Aug. 12 - The Island by Victoria Hislop
Sept. 9 - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Oct. 14 - Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran
Nov. 11 - Bound by Sally Gunning
Dec. 9 - no meeting
Jan. 13 - The Bridge by Doug Marlette
Call 981-5825 to reserve a copy of the book.



Friends of the Library Specialty Book Sale

Thu., Aug. 12 , 5-8 pm , Gettys Center, 205 E. Main, Rock Hill
Shop at the Old Town Market and support local growers, crafters, and the Friends of the Library. Gardening, crafts, and cookbooks will be available for sale at the Market, located outside the Gettys Center in downtown Rock Hill.



Back to School Bash

Sat., Aug. 14 , 10 am - noon , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Let York County Library help you get ready for the school year! Learn about useful library resources, including the library’s free online tutoring service, Live Homework Help.® Receive free school supplies, while they last, and enjoy refreshments provided by Earth Fare.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For pre-K through 12th grade. Parents welcome. Students must be present to receive school supplies. No registration required.



Friends of the Library Specialty Book Sale

Thu., Aug. 26 , 5-8 pm , Gettys Center, 205 E. Main, Rock Hill
Shop at the Old Town Market and support local growers, crafters, and the Friends of the Library. Gardening, crafts, and cookbooks will be available for sale at the Market, located outside the Gettys Center in downtown Rock Hill.



Chapter One Book Club - Rock Hill

Thu., Sept. 2 , 7 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Meetings will resume in September.
Join us the first Thursday of each month to discuss some great books.
September 2 - Very Valentine, by Adriana Trigiani
October 7 - Sarah's Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay
November 4 - The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford
December 2 - Skipping Christmas, by John Grisham
January 6 - The Help, by Kathryn Stockett
February 3 - Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen
March 3 - Night / Dawn by Elie Wiesel (2 books)
April 7 - Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
May 5 - Bound, by Sally Gunning
Call 981-5825 to register and reserve a copy.



Afternoon Book Club - Fort Mill

Mon., Sept. 13 , 1:00 p.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Join other book lovers the second Monday of each month to discuss some great books.
The book club will take a summer break and resume meeting in the fall.
September 13 - The Widow's War by Sally Gunning
October 11 - A Year by the Sea by Joan Anderson
November 8 - Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
December 13 - Shepherd's Abiding by Jan Karon
January 10 - Life of Pi by Yann Martel
February 14 - Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
March 14 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
April 11 - Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler
May 9 - Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Call 547-4114 to register.



Evening Book Club - Fort Mill

Wed., Sept. 15 , 6:30 p.m. , Fort Mill Public Library
Join other book lovers the second Wednesday of each month to discuss some great books.
The group will take a summer break and resume meeting in the fall.

September 15 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
October 13 - Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler
November 10 - Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
December 8 - Shepherd's Abiding by Jan Karon
January 12 - Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
February 9 - Empire Falls by Richard Russo
March 9 - A Year by the Sea by Joan Anderson
April 13 - The Widow's War by Sally Gunning
May 11- Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Call 547-4114 to register.



Friends of the York County Library Book Sale

Oct. 21-23 , times vary , First ARP Church gymnasium
Thousands of books for adults, teens, and children, at bargain prices! Audios, DVDs, videos, and more also for sale.

Opening night for Friends members: Thu.,Oct. 21 5-8 p.m.
Friends members only; annual memberships may be purchased or renewed at the door, beginning at $10 for individuals and $25 for families.
Public Sale: Friday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday,Oct. 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday is half-price day!

The church is located at 201 E. White Street, Rock Hill, SC. The gym is behind the church, on Oakland Avenue.
Call 803.981.5837 for more information.



Friends of the York County Library Holiday Book Sale

Sun., Dec. 5 , 3:30 - 5 p.m. , Main Library (Rock Hill)
Do some Christmas shopping for the book lovers on your list! Choose from gift-quality, gently used books, including holiday titles, children's books, cookbooks and more. Prices begin at $2.00.
The Holiday Book Sale is part of ChristmasVille in Rock Hill - www.ChristmasVilleRockHill.com