Spartanburg Community Calendar

Tinker Tots

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10 – 11am EST

Welcome to Tinker Tots. This month we’ll be getting creative by coloring. This program is most suitable for ages birth to 5. To reserve your spot, tickets to the program will be passed out at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Room: Inman Mills Activity Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

CANCELLED - Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez - Outdoor Edition

Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for an outdoor yoga session on November 2. The class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Homeschool Book Club: Spy School Graphic Novel

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 1:30 – 2:30pm EST

Join the Homeschool Book Club for lively discussion, games, and activities to bring the graphic novel Spy School by Stuart Gibbs to life. Pick up a copy to read before our meet-up. This ongoing monthly program is most suitable for ages 8-12. Please register in advance at the Boiling Springs Library starting Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Category: Homeschool
Contact Name: Savannah Davis
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Teens Play: Retro Games

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 3 – 4:30pm EST

Play iconic games on old school consoles like the SNES, GameCube, and the original PlayStation. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Finn
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Junk Journaling Get-Together

Woodruff Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Join us to discuss all things journaling as we work on spreads in our journals. We will also share and swap supplies such as stickers, washi tape, decorative papers, etc. No journaling experience required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Gem in a Jar: Mini Rock Terrariums

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm EST

Set up your own rainforest-inspired closed terrarium. Terrariums will be self-sustaining and include a raw gemstone to feature in your mini enclosure. This program is most suitable for participants ages 12 and up. Materials available to the first 10 participants. Please register one week in advance beginning Monday, October 26.

Program already full? While admittance is not guaranteed, you can visit the service desk 15 minutes before the program start time to be added to the waitlist.

Arrive at least 10 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at 5 minutes prior to program start to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist beginning 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Contec Maker Classroom
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Leanne or Mycah
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

Mahjong 101

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm EST

Ready to level up your game night? Join instructor Elizabeth-Kelly Pope for a beginner-friendly class that teaches you how to play American Mahjong - no experience needed. Sign-up required and will open on October 19.

Room: Jeanne Smith Harley Meeting Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Shannon B.
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Garden Goodness

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 2, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

Need help maintaining your garden? Do you want to speak with professionals about your plants? Join us each month for Garden Goodness. Topics and speakers vary.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Laney E. Swilley
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Genealogy Series: More Resources for Researching Your Revolutionary War Era Ancestors

Online
Monday, November 2, 2026, 7 – 8:30pm EST

Researching your ancestors in the latter half of the 18th century can be a lot of work but can also be quite rewarding. We’ll continue our look at resources that will help you find not only those who fought as either a Patriot or a Loyalist (some people did both), but also those on the home front.

This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register for this program:

infodepot-org.zoom.us…

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the meeting.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-596-3508

Mini Masterpieces

Landrum Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Learn about famous works of art and create your own mini masterpiece. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Space is available to the first 26 participants. Please register in advance starting Tuesday, October 27.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Mini Makers: Explore Food Chemistry

Inman Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Experiment with the science behind some of our favorite foods. The food in this program is intended for educational purposes only and is not meant for consumption. This program may get messy so please dress accordingly.  Space is available to the first 25 participants. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Please register in advance starting October 27.

Waitlist statement: Missed the sign-up deadline? Don't worry, while admittance is not guaranteed, you can show up 30 minutes before the program's start time and visit the service desk to be added to the waitlist.

Reservation Statement: Arrive at least 15 minutes before the program to check in. Your spot will be reserved until 5 minutes after the program starts. At that time, priority admittance will be given to those on the waitlist.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Leland Flake
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Video Game Night

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Join us and test your gaming skills with friends through multiplayer games once a month. This program is best suited for ages 8 - 12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Emily West
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teen Art Show Reception

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Meet and celebrate our fall teen artists, Chloe, Lyric, and Caitlin while enjoying live music played by our teen musician, Ada. All ages are welcome at this event.

Room: Teen Hub
Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Jessie
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Twitch for Beginners

Boiling Springs Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Interested in becoming a Twitch streamer or looking for tips to become more successful? Join local Twitch Partner, Toni (@Toniisaur), to learn how to set-up, stay consistent, and grow your platform in a healthy, productive way including tips on selecting hardware and software, preventing mental burnout, and navigating the community, sponsors, and more.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Ghost Hunting with SC Paranormal Research and Investigations

Middle Tyger Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm EST

Interested in the paranormal? Hear spooky tales from the South Carolina Paranormal Research and Investigations team and learn how to do some ghost hunting of your own. This program is most suitable for ages 12 and older.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Common Threads: A Block of the Month Quilting Pick-Me-Up

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9am – 8pm EST

Come by the Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab on the first Wednesday of each month, to grab a kit for our Block-of-the-Month Pick-Me-Up program. Kits are available as supplies last and will include pre-cut Americana themed fabric and instructions to make that month's featured block. Participate once or stop in every month to collect all 12 blocks. Pre-cut fabric kits are limited, but patrons are welcome to come by anytime to get the instructions on how to make the featured block with their own material.

This Pick-Me-Up is most suitable for ages 12 and up, and for patrons who have basic experience with a sewing machine. Please note that quilting rulers and rotary cutters need to be used throughout this program for the different blocks but will be available for use in the Maker Lab for patrons who do not have their own.

Room: Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

Sewing for Beginners

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Sewing for Beginners, create a reuseable bag while learning the basics of sewing. This program is most suitable for ages 12 and up. Space is available to the first 6 participants. Please register 1 weeks in advance beginning, Oct 28th.

Waitlist statement: Program already full? While admittance is not guaranteed, you can visit the service desk 15 minutes before the program starts to be added to the waitlist.

Reservation statement: Arrive at least 10 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at least 5 minutes prior to start of program to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist beginning 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Contec Maker Classroom
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Marlene
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Jennifer Little
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Music Sandwiched In

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:15 – 1pm EST

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In featuring Spartanburg High School Chorus. Bring your own lunch or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from Jason's Deli. Doors to the Barrett Room will open at 11:45 a.m., 30 minutes before the program starts at 12:15 p.m. Tables and chairs are first come, first served. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: John Fowler
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Woodruff Readers Book Discussion

Woodruff Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

This month we will discuss "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks. All adult patrons are invited to join us for a lively discussion.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Sewing for Beginners

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3 – 5pm EST

Sewing for Beginners, create a reuseable bag while learning the basics of sewing. This program is most suitable for ages 12 and up. Space is available to the first 6 participants. Please register 1 weeks in advance beginning, Oct 28th.

Waitlist statement: Program already full? While admittance is not guaranteed, you can visit the service desk 15 minutes before the program starts to be added to the waitlist.

Reservation statement: Arrive at least 10 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at least 5 minutes prior to start of program to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist beginning 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Contec Maker Classroom
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Marlene
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

LEGO Club: Fall Farm Frenzy

Middle Tyger Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Fall has arrived, and it’s time to get building. Young LEGO creators will use their imaginations to design their own fall-inspired farm scene. Kids can build bustling farms, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, cozy barns, tractors, scarecrows, farmer markets and anything else they can imagine. Free build also available. This activity is most suitable for ages 6-12. Space is available for the first 35 participants.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Middle Tyger Children's Assistant
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Teen DIY: Junk Journaling

Boiling Springs Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Turn trash into treasure and walk away with a fun journal for collecting sentimental keepsakes, quotes, and more. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Samantha
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

CANCELLED - Pilates

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Get your exercise in and join this Pilates class led by Jill Robinson. The class fee is $2 per person, cash only, and is suitable for ages 12 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

AM Yoga

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:15 – 10:15am EST

Yoga is back at the Headquarters Library. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own mat if you have one, but if you don't, you can borrow one from the communal supply. Yoga is $2 per person, cash only.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Seth Edwards
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Dinovember

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:30 – 2:30pm EST

Travel back in time as we learn about those fascinating, extinct creatures called dinosaurs. We will crack open dino eggs, make dino fossil impressions and more. Materials available to the first 30 participants. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.

Category: Homeschool
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

LEGO Club

Landrum Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Build and create your very own LEGO masterpiece. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

The LEGO Challenge

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Complete this month’s challenge using LEGO bricks. Materials are available to the first 30 participants. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. To reserve your spot, tickets to the program will be passed out at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the program's start time.

Room: Inman Mills Activity Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Teens Make: Stress Less Crafts

Pacolet Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Relax with projects like diamond art stickers, DIY stress balls, and calming jars. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Alice Pennington
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Law Talk: Starting a Small Business

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

The South Carolina Bar, in collaboration with public libraries and various community organizations across the state, offers the Law Talk program - free legal education events open to everyone. Each Law Talk session is led by a licensed South Carolina attorney or judge and includes a 30 - 45-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A session. Law Talk sessions are designed to provide general information on the legal topic covered, rather than guidance on individual cases. No registration is required to attend.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Krissa Stewart
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Game On

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

Adults, it's your turn to play. Ditch your routine and come have some fun playing board games with us. Browse the library's game collection, make new friends, and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Hallie Knipp
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Grim Hollow: A Dark Fantasy Role Playing Game Series: Session 3

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

The excursion through Grim Hollow continues. Grim Hollow is a role-playing game using D&D mechanics. Our party continues the journey.

This program will be limited to a party of 6, age 18+ and will meet in the Friends Conference Room at the Headquarters Library on the following nights: October 8, October 21, November 5, November 19, December 3, and December 17. Registration covers all six sessions and is available through the October 8 event listing.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: JB Davis
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Patchwork Sewcial- Sew. Connect. Create

Middle Tyger Library
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:30am – 1pm EST

Bring your current project, sewing supplies, and a friend. Let's stitch, chat, and enjoy a morning of creativity together.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Inman Yarn Club

Inman Library
Friday, November 6, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Jennifer Little
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 6, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Kids Play: LEGO

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, November 6, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Build LEGO structures with new friends and experiment with new ways to build. Construct a marble run and see how many turns your marbles take and how fast they roll. Space is available to the first 50 attendees. Children of all ages are welcome to participate, but this activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Painting from Nature

Landrum Library
Friday, November 6, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm EST

A watercolor painting class focused on observing and painting from natural items (flora, fauna, fungi), learning how to “draw what you see,” and how to engage with nature in a respectful and safe way when using learned skills in the natural environment. This program is best suited for children aged 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Microsoft Word: Intermediate Level

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:30 – 11:45am EST

This workshop will focus on the word processing software known as Microsoft Word. In this intermediate skills level workshop, we'll be working on skills necessary to help you feel confident with inserting tables, charts, and formatting pictures in a Word document. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person at the service desk. Space is limited. Open to ages 12 and up.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Level

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1 – 3pm EST

Learn how to take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level. This workshop will show you how to use formulas and functions in an Excel spreadsheet. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person at the service desk. Space is limited. Open to ages 12 and up.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Sip, Stitch & Socialize

Pacolet Library
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space to work on your craft projects while connecting with others in the community. Sip, Stitch & Socialize is a casual, bring‑your‑own‑project gathering where patrons can stitch, knit, crochet, sew, embroider, or work on other portable crafts while socializing and sharing what they’re creating.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Tina
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

WhoDunIt Mystery Book Club

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

This community-led book club sponsored by the Boiling Spring Friends of the Library explores a variety of mystery titles - from cozy whodunits to psychological thrillers. This month, read "Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon, the story or an 18th century midwife who keeps a diary of things that happen in town behind closed doors, including events that may have led to a shocking murder.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Teen Speed-Puzzling Competition

Middle Tyger Library
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Work in teams and race to be the first to complete a jigsaw puzzle. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Kourtney Deas
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

How Does a Telescope Work?

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5 – 6pm EST

Join David Leaphart, our NASA Solar System Ambassador, as we find out how telescopes work. Target audience is 9-adult. Registration opens two weeks in advance and is required for this free educational classroom workshop.

Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Rea, Mycah
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teens Paint: Book Page Art

Chesnee Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Transform old book pages with paint to create original art with a vintage flair. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Polymer Clay Bakery: Miniature Bread

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4 – 6pm EST

Create adorable miniature breads using oven-bake polymer clay. This activity will include step-by-step instruction and is great for those new to the medium. This program is most suitable for participants ages 12 and up. Materials available to the first 6 participants. Please register one week in advance, beginning Tuesday, November 3.

Program already full? While admittance is not guaranteed, you can visit the service desk 15 minutes before the program start time to be added to the waitlist.

Arrive at least 10 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at 5 minutes prior to program start to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist beginning 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Contec Maker Classroom
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Heather
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

Teen Silent Book Club + Book Box

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Reading can be solitary, so let’s read together. Bring a book or choose one of ours, grab a quiet snack, and get cozy. We’ll begin and end with a quick chat about books, but otherwise we’ll read on our own (together). While supplies last, teens who attend will receive the Dragon's Blaze Book Box that includes snacks, trinkets, and a book perfect for teens who love stories full of dragons, danger, and deceit. Any leftovers will be available by lottery after the program with priority given to teens who have never received a Book Box before. The form will be open until Thursday, November 12 at 11:59 p.m., and you can find it here: forms.gle…. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Wing
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Teens Taste Test: Pies

Landrum Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Sample a variety of pies, rank them, and vote for your favorite. Open to the first 15 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Amani
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Law Talk: End of Life Planning

Landrum Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

The South Carolina Bar, in collaboration with public libraries and various community organizations across the state, offers the Law Talk program - free legal education events open to everyone. Each Law Talk session is led by a licensed South Carolina attorney or judge and includes a 30 – 45-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A session. Please call the Landrum Library at 864-457-2218 to reserve a seat.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

SC Alzheimer's Association Presents: Caregiving During the Holidays

Boiling Springs Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

With the holidays approaching, we want to include our loved one with dementia in the celebrations. Learn how to make your loved one and visitors feel comfortable, safe, and as healthy as possible, including tips on traveling, gift giving, communicating and more.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Booklovers

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm EST

Join us for a discussion of "The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne" by Ron Currie. Copies of the book are available the month before the discussion at the Multimedia & Fiction desk at the Headquarters Library.

This discussion will meet in the Mary Speed Lynch Board Room on the upper level of the building.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Jess
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Law Talk: End of Life

Middle Tyger Library
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm EST

The South Carolina Bar, in collaboration with public libraries and various community organizations across the state, offers the Law Talk program - free legal education events open to everyone. Each Law Talk session is led by a licensed South Carolina attorney or judge and includes a 30 – 45-minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A session. Please call the Middle Tyger Library at 864-439-4759 to reserve a seat.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Next Step Sewing-Soup Bowl Cozy

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Come in and make a Bowl Cozy to hold your soup and chili bowls this winter. Sewing for Beginners is required to take this class. This program is most suitable for ages 12 and up. Space is available to the first 6 participants. Please register 1 weeks in advance beginning, November 4th.

Waitlist statement: Program already full? While admittance is not guaranteed, you can visit the service desk 15 minutes before the program starts to be added to the waitlist.

Reservation statement: Arrive at least 10 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at least 5 minutes prior to start of program to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist beginning 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Contec Maker Classroom
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Marlene
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Jennifer Little
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Play-Doh Club

Inman Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Do your kids love Play-Doh? Then come join Play-Doh Club. This program is best for ages 2-6 and has a limited room capacity. We will start handing out tickets at the Circulation Desk at 10:30 a.m.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Miriam Backhaus
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Movie Review Crew

Online
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Join us for a virtual film discussion. This month we will discuss "Dunkirk" (2017) and "Grave of the Fireflies" (1988). Call the Woodruff Library for the Zoom link.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Next Step Sewing-Soup Bowl Cozy

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3 – 5pm EST

Come in and make a Bowl Cozy to hold your soup and chili bowls this winter. Sewing for Beginners is required to take this class. Space is available to the first 6 participants. Please register 1 weeks in advance beginning, November, 4th.

Waitlist statement: Program already full? While admittance is not guaranteed, you can visit the service desk 15 minutes before the program starts to be added to the waitlist.

Reservation statement: Arrive at least 10 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at least 5 minutes prior to start of program to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist beginning 5 minutes before the program.

Room: HDQ Computer Classroom
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Marlene
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

Crafternoon: Cinnamon Stick Candles

Inman Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3 – 4pm EST

Join us for another fun craft as we decorate candles with cinnamon sticks and twine. All supplies provided. Limited to the first 15. Sign up starting November 1.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Josh
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

The Wanderers Guild: D&D Club

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:30 – 5pm EST

It’s time for a pint-sized adventure. This Dungeons & Dragons group for kids will feature simplified rules focusing on problem solving, teamwork and more. This activity is suitable for the 9-12 age group with materials available to the first 10 participants. Please register in advance starting Wednesday, October 21. 

Waitlist statement: Missed the sign-up deadline? Don't worry, while admittance is not guaranteed, you can show up 30 minutes before the program's start time and visit the service desk to be added to the waitlist.

Reservation Statement: Arrive at least 15 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at 1:55 p.m. to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist starting 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Inman Mills Activity Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Unbirthday Party

Boiling Springs Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

It's probably not your birthday, but let's party like it is. Join us for cake, a birthday-themed trivia competition, and DIY party hats and favors. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Samantha
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

CANCELLED - Pilates

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Get your exercise in and join this Pilates class led by Jill Robinson. The class fee is $2 per person, cash only, and is suitable for ages 12 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Online & In person (Headquarters Library)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas, give feedback, and earn volunteer credit. This month, celebrate the anniversary of TAG, help decide on a contest for the spring, and check out the bookmark contest finalists. To sign up to attend virtually, click the sign-up button. New teens are always welcome. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings
Contact Name: Susan
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Get Crafty: Vision Boards

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 – 6:30pm EST

Use old magazines to create a vision board for your holiday season. This program is best suited for ages 18 and up. Attendance is limited to the first 12 participants and sign up is required. Patrons should arrive 5 minutes before the start of the program to be considered on time. If the sign up is full, patrons may visit the program room 10 minutes in advance to join the waitlist. Admittance will be given to waitlisted patrons at the start of the program if there are open spots.

Room: Jeanne Smith Harley Meeting Room
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Whitney
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

AM Yoga

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:15 – 10:15am EST

Yoga is back at the Headquarters Library. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own mat if you have one, but if you don't, you can borrow one from the communal supply. Yoga is $2 per person, cash only.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Seth Edwards
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Riverside Readers Book Discussion

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:30 – 3:15pm EST

Join us to discuss "Best Offer Wins." An insanely competitive housing market. A desperate buyer on the edge. The white picket fence becomes the ultimate symbol of success and obsession. How far would you go for the house of your dreams? This is a 2025 novel by Marisa Kashino.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Noodle Doodle

Chesnee Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Put your artists to the test. Make a noodle friend with flair and pazazz, uniquely created by you. This activity is most suitable for the 4-12 age group. Materials available to the first 15 participants.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Stephanie Jenkins
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Teens Play: Mini Game Challenge

Woodruff Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Compete in quick, fun games using ordinary items like balloons, chopsticks, rubber bands, and cups. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teens Meet: Therapy Dogs

Inman Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Stressed with studies or exams? Relax with dogs from our local chapter of Alliance Therapy Dogs. Learn about them and their training or simply enjoy some stress relief. Please register online in advance. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Sara
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Scream Scene Book Discussion Group

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Join us at Middle Tyger for Scream Scene, a horror book discussion group. In November, we're reading The Brides by Charlotte Cross. You know the story of Dracula - now read about his brides. Told through diary entries, letters, and psychiatric reports, The Brides is a prequel novel to the classic Dracula.

1884. Mafalda Lowell journeys from London to Budapest to care for her recently widowed aunt Reka. She uncovers the chilling truth about her uncle’s death and writes to her secret love Lucy North for comfort. Chaperoned by former schoolfriend Eliza and lady’s maid Alice, Lucy travels across the continent to be with her beloved. Only Alice, beset by nightmares and terrifying visions, notices the strange black-clad man who seems to follow them wherever they go. When Eliza is struck down with a mysterious wasting illness, her doctor orders her to take the healing waters of Transylvania, a journey with devastating consequences.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Hallie Knipp
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Inman Yarn Club

Inman Library
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Jennifer Little
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Supermarket Cents

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Are you supermarket smart? Test your skills by guessing spices, estimating prices, and deciding if name brand products are really worth it. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.  Allergens may be present. Ingredients list available day of program. Materials available to the first 30 participants. Ask for tickets at the Children's Department desk starting at 10:30 a.m.

Room: Inman Mills Activity Room
Category: Homeschool
Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Pacolet Library
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in this informative and compassionate program led by the Alzheimer’s Association. Topics include early warning signs, how dementia differs from normal aging, supporting loved ones, and resources for caregivers and families. Whether you’re a caregiver or simply want to be informed, this session offers valuable guidance and support.

Open to adults, caregivers, and family members.

Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Tina Hammonds
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, November 16, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Animals and Adaptations with the Spartanburg Science Center

Woodruff Library
Monday, November 16, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Learn how natural selection and adaptations play a large role in the survival of animals and meet some animal ambassadors from the Science Center. Space is available to the first 30 participants. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Please register in advance starting Monday, November 9.

Category: Homeschool
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

LEGO Club

Inman Library
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Build your own creation or work on our monthly challenge. This month's challenge will be to build a bridge out of LEGOs. This program is for ages 6-12 and has a limited room capacity. We will start handing out tickets at the Circulation Desk at 3:00 p.m.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Leland Flake
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Mini Makers: Autumn Paint Along

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Create a beautiful piece of autumn themed artwork as you paint alongside an instructor and your peers. Materials available to the first 30 participants. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Bluegrass Jams with Bluegrass Spartanburg

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

Grab your instrument and come on down for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time! Join Bluegrass Spartanburg in partnership with SCPL for an acoustic jam open to all ages.

A bluegrass jam is an informal, moderately structured, and collaborative ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal musicians. Participants are usually seated in a circle so that visual cues and other communication can be made. Various bluegrass repertoire can be played, with each musician having an opportunity to play/sing the lead melody during each song, and each musician having an opportunity to select a song and direct/lead the group through that song.

Any interested musician age 7 or older can participate in the jam as an instrumentalist or a vocalist. Musicians should bring their own instruments to play, such as a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and dobro. Some songbooks are available to help participants learn frequently played songs.

Participants who love bluegrass, but don’t want to play, are free to come and enjoy the music.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Elaine Swilley
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

DIY Pressed Flower Lanterns

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Add a little bit of summer to your fall decor by making a beautiful pressed flower lantern to decorate your table or desk. Supplies are limited to the first 10 participants. Please register in advance starting October 19.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Novel Tea

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Explore South Carolina authors with us. Our state is full of great authors and books. Choose a book written by a SC author, read it and come share with us. What a wonderful way to get book recommendations. Everyone is welcome.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Holly
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Kid’s Taste Test: Pie

Landrum Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Taste a variety of pies and vote on your favorites. Allergens may be present, and the ingredients list is available on the day of the program. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Please register in advance starting Tuesday, November 10.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Fancy Frames Craft

Chesnee Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Bring in your favorite picture and personalize a beautiful frame with your creative touch. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available to the first 15 participants.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Stephanie Jenkins
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Alzheimer's and Dementia Family Support Group

Boiling Springs Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Join Kathy Marzec, a volunteer representative for the SC Alzheimer's Association, for a series of moderated support groups focused on assisting families affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Custom Tea Towels

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Create a custom holiday host gift - or keep it for yourself. We will be painting tea towels in designs chosen by you. Due to limited supplies, sign up is required. Adults only, please.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Holly and Sarah
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Warriors of Grief

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

We are pleased to announce a new grief support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group will be facilitated by Lisa Pappas, who brings both professional training in grief recovery and personal experience to this mission. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.  We hope you will join us to take steps toward healing.

Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings
Contact Name: Holly
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Literally Reading

Cyrill-Westside Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10 – 11am EST

Join the Literally Reading Book Club. This month we will be discussing "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. Stop by the library and check out a copy, then come tell us what you think. Everyone is welcome.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Holly
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Jennifer Little
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Music Sandwiched In

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:15 – 1pm EST

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In featuring Fayssoux McLean. Bring your own lunch or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from Jason's Deli. Doors to the Barrett Room will open at 11:45 a.m., 30 minutes before the program starts at 12:15 p.m. Tables and chairs are first come, first serve. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: John Fowler
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Pages & Popcorn: The Wild Robot: All About Bots

Middle Tyger Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Discover the adventures of Roz as we read The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and explore its exciting story of friendship and survival. Explore technology using a variety of robots to solve puzzles and create your own art. This activity is most suitable for ages 8-12. Space is available for the first 15 participants.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Middle Tyger Children's Assistant
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Teen Mini Renaissance Faire

Boiling Springs Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm EST

Enter a realm of knights, fairies, wizards, and wonder. Enjoy Renaissance-themed crafts, games, trinket trading, and a costume contest. Costumes cannot include weapons (even fake ones) and masks can only be worn while at the party, not in the rest of the library. Thank you for your cooperation. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Samantha
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Teen Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Cowpens Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm EST

Compete to be the ultimate brawler to win bragging rights and a $20 gift card. Open to the first 15 teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Chaunce
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

CANCELLED - Pilates

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Get your exercise in and join this Pilates class led by Jill Robinson. The class fee is $2 per person, cash only, and is suitable for ages 12 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Law Talk: Wills, Estates, and Probate

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

The South Carolina Bar, in collaboration with public libraries and various community organizations across the state, offers the Law Talk program - free legal education events open to everyone. Each Law Talk session is led by a licensed South Carolina attorney or judge and includes a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a brief Q&A session.

Law Talk sessions are designed to provide general information on the legal topic covered, rather than guidance on individual cases. To register, call 864-596-3505 or go to the sign-up link attached to this event.

Room: Jeanne Smith Harley Meeting Room
Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Callum Carr
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

AM Yoga

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:15 – 10:15am EST

Yoga is back at the Headquarters Library. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own mat if you have one, but if you don't, you can borrow one from the communal supply. Yoga is $2 per person, cash only.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Seth Edwards
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Let's Play Scrabble

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10 – 11:45am EST

Looking for a fun way to connect with others and flex your word skills? Join us at the Boiling Springs Library for a friendly game of Scrabble. This community-led program meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. It’s open to adults 18 and up, and all skill levels are welcome. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning the ropes, come hang out, make new friends, and enjoy some laid-back wordplay.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Fire Safety Tips for Kids

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:30 – 4:30pm EST

Kids will learn important fire safety tips, including how to create an escape plan, practice "Stop, Drop, and Roll," and discover what to do if they hear a smoke alarm. This fun and educational program helps children become fire safety heroes at home and in their communities. This activity is most suitable for ages 6-12. Space is available for the first 35 participants.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Crafternoon: Paint by Numbers

Pacolet Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Not an artist? No problem. Join us to make canvas paintings using the classic and easy paint-by-numbers method. For teens ages 12-18 or for grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Alice Pennington
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Teens Make: Custom Mugs

Woodruff Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm EST

Draw a design to decorate a mug, then we'll use a heat press to make it permanent. Open to the first 12 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Intro to Leatherworking: Card Wallet

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4 – 6pm EST

Cut, stitch, and burnish your own handcrafted wallet while learning the basics of leather crafting. This program is most suitable for participants ages 18 and up. Space is available to the first 6 participants. Please register one week in advance beginning November 12.

Program already full? While admittance is not guaranteed, you can visit the service desk 15 minutes before the program start time to be added to the waitlist.

Arrive at least 10 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at 5 minutes prior to program start to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist beginning 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Contec Maker Classroom
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Peter Johnson
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

Teens Make: Bedazzled Accessories

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 – 6pm EST

Decorate claw clips, sunglasses, and more with beads, rhinestones, and embellishments to complement your style. Open to the first 20 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Teens Play: D&D

Inman Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 – 6pm EST

Work together in this Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure. Newcomers and all experience levels are welcome, however all characters played should be level 1. Open to the first 8 teens to register online. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Sara
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Craft-Tea Time

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Love crafting and chatting? Bring your current work-in-progress or start something new with fellow artists. We'll provide a variety of arts and crafts supplies for you to experiment with or to find new inspiration—and there will be tea. Materials may be limited to the first 10 people.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Bilingual Night: Traditional Games

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

We’re playing some of the best traditional games from Latin America and beyond. This program is designed for families to enjoy together, especially those with children.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Jose Pereira
Contact Phone: 864-200-2318

Grim Hollow: A Dark Fantasy Role Playing Game Series: Session 4

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

The excursion through Grim Hollow continues. Grim Hollow is a role-playing game using D&D mechanics. Our party continues the journey.

This program will be limited to a party of 6, age 18+ and will meet in the Friends Conference Room at the Headquarters Library on the following nights: October 8, October 21, November 5, November 19, December 3, and December 17. Registration covers all six sessions and is available through the October 8 event listing.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: JB Davis
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Computer Basics for Beginners

Middle Tyger Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9 – 10am EST

Want to learn how to use a computer and navigate the internet? This basic level workshop will focus on mouse, typing, internet searching and emailing skills. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or stop by the service desk.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Job Searching and Resume Workshop

Middle Tyger Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Looking for a job? Get free help with your job search at our workshop. Learn how to improve your resume, prepare for interviews, and gain other valuable job-seeking skills. Register by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person at the service desk. Space is limited, so sign up today.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Inman Yarn Club

Inman Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Jennifer Little
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Teen Homeschooled: Speed-Puzzling Competition

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Work in teams and race to be the first to complete a jigsaw puzzle to win a gift card. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Homeschool
Contact Name: Susan
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Book Tygers

Middle Tyger Library
Friday, November 20, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Join the Book Tygers book discussion group in reading Jeanette Walls's The Glass Castle. The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette’s brilliant and charismatic father captured his children’s imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was a free spirit who abhorred the idea of domesticity and didn’t want the responsibility of raising a family.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Hallie Knipp
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Citizenship Class

Woodruff Library
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10am – 1pm EST

Join us for a free citizenship class at the Woodruff Library for green cardholders. This class is designed to help you prepare for the citizenship process, the civics questions, the English component, and the interview. The class lasts three hours. Advance registration is required. Call 864-596-3500, ext. 1303, for more information.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Jose Pereira
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Rain Barrel Workshop

Pacolet Library
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Join us at the Pacolet Library on Thursday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. for a Rain Barrel Workshop and learn how to collect and reuse rainwater at home. This informative, hands-on program will cover how rain barrels work, their environmental benefits, and basic setup and maintenance tips. The first 10 people to register and attend will receive a free rain barrel and installation kit (a $55 value). Space is limited, and a waiting list will be available once the first 10 spots are filled. Registration is required, and barrels are only guaranteed for those who are among the first 10 registered and who attend the program.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Louan Bujtor
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Stitches in the Stacks

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2 – 3:30pm EST

A group of adults who knit, crochet, embroider and cross-stitch. Everyone welcome, even beginners. Come for fellowship and sharing. There is no fee, but you must furnish your own supplies.

Room: Jeanne Smith Harley Meeting Room
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Staci Sigrist
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

NovelTea Book Club

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, November 23, 2026, 10:30 – 11:45am EST

In NovelTea, participants read a book from the monthly theme and share a "taste" with the group. This month, read a short story collection.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Krissa Stewart
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, November 23, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 23, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Ever wanted to be a balloon handler? Now is your chance. Learn about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while decorating your own elevated stick balloon. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.  Materials available to the first 30 participants.  Ask for tickets at the Children's Department Desk starting at 3:30 p.m.

Room: Inman Mills Activity Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Teens Write On: Novel Workshop

Middle Tyger Library
Monday, November 23, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Work on a character, a scene, or start a new project during National Novel Writing Month. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Kourtney Deas
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, November 23, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycha, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Legendary Creatures - Thunderbird

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Fly to the skies and create the next page of your "Legendary Creature Field Guide." This program is best suited for ages 6-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Emily West
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teens Play: D&D

Chesnee Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4 – 6pm EST

Enter a world of magic and wonder and go on an epic adventure in Dungeons & Dragons. Open to the first 8 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Teen Board Game Cafe

Landrum Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Enjoy hot chocolate and play a variety of board games like Werewords, Hues and Clues, and Sorry. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Amani
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Teens Play: Bingo

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Play both classic and different patterns of bingo to win prizes. Program presented by Bella, our Teen Intern. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Jessie
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Community Scan Day at Cowpens Library

Cowpens Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 5 – 7pm EST

Community Scan Day at Cowpens Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 5:00-7:00 pm

Gather, share, remember!

As family and friends gather for Thanksgiving, it's the perfect time to share the memories that connect generations. Visit SCPL's Mobile Community Scan Day and digitize family photos, documents, letters, and other historical materials on our new Digi-van. SCPL Archives staff will scan your items onsite, and digital copies will be sent to you by email.

Staff will be available to answer questions about archives, digital preservation, and our Attics to Archives program. Call (864) 285-9060 for more information.

What to Bring:
• 5 items per person—photographs, documents, letters, negatives, and slides
• No bound materials
• Items must be 12" × 17" or smaller
• Have a valid email address for digital delivery

No registration required--just stop by!

Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Emily Lyle
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Kraft with Kim - Holiday Diamond Art

Middle Tyger Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6:15 – 7:15pm EST

Take a moment before the hustle and bustle of the holiday starts. Individual diamond art kits will be provided for you. This program is for adults. Supplies are limited. Sign up is required. Contact the Middle Tyger Library to sign up.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Coffee and Conversations

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm EST

Join us as we discuss "Everything Is Tuberculosis" by John Green, a compelling and deeply human exploration of tuberculosis, its history, and the ways disease is shaped by inequality, access to healthcare, and the circumstances in which people live. Blending history, science, personal stories, and global perspectives, Green invites readers to consider the remarkable resilience of the human body, the devastating consequences of preventable illness, and the ways that medicine and society intersect.

Whether the book sparked a new interest in the history of medicine, challenged your perspective, or left you with lingering questions, all perspectives are welcome. Light refreshments will be available. Come share your insights, hear from fellow readers, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful conversation about health, history, science, and the human stories behind them.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Sarah
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Close at 6pm

All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings
Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Spartanburg County Public Libraries close at 6:00 pm.

Category: Closings

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Jennifer Little
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Emily, or Mycah
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed

All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings
Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27, 2026

Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Thanksgiving.

Category: Closings

Readers Cafe

Cowpens Library
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Join us for coffee and conversation as we discuss engaging novels. Pick up your copy of this month's selection, "James" by Percival Everett at the Cowpens Circulation Desk.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Charlie Sinclair
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Stars of the Pharaohs

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 11 – 11:45am EST

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena and see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Produced by E&S Digital Theater.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 45-50 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Mycah, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 3:15 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, November 30, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Science as Magic

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 30, 2026, 12 – 1pm EST

Discover the magic of science behind everyday phenomena through fun, interactive demos. You may leave seeing the world a little differently. This program is best for ages 13-adult. Registration opens two weeks before and is required for this free educational presentation in the Kohler Classroom.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Mycah, Rea, or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Family LEGOs and More

Woodruff Library
Monday, November 30, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Let’s stick together and build as a family with LEGOs, DUPLOs, and more. All families welcome. This activity is best suited to the 6-12 age group.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teens Make: K-Pop Journals

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 30, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Listen to K-Pop music while you personalize a journal filled with your favorite groups, lyrics, and moments. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own fan items too. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Wing
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Painting the Planets: Uranus

Headquarters Library
Monday, November 30, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm EST

Join in on the fun as we paint and learn fun facts about this month’s planet: Uranus. Nothing could be better than relaxing and letting your creativity flow into this instructor-led acrylic painting class. Learn about Uranus and all its wonders including its freezing temperatures, sideways tilt, and even more. Patrons are encouraged to bring clothes they can ruin/get messy. Materials and paint supplies included. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Please enter on time, if you're more than 10 minutes late, we may have trouble catching you up.

Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Mycah
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, November 30, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Novel Tea

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

You can't start in the middle. Choose the first book in a new series to read and come share it with us. All are welcome.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Holly
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Polar Express Party

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3 – 5pm EST

All aboard for a magical Polar Express experience, including ornament making, cocoa, and photos with Santa. Materials available to the first 200 children under 12.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Video Game Night

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Join us and test your gaming skills with friends through multiplayer games once a month. This program is best suited for ages 8-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Emily West
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Winter Meet & Greet: Explore Your Library

Middle Tyger Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6 – 6:30pm EST

Bring the whole family to explore library services, visit Santa Claus, help library staff decorate the Christmas tree, and enjoy winter treats at the Middle Tyger Library sponsored by the Friends of the Middle Tyger Library.

Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Common Threads: A Block of the Month Quilting Pick-Me-Up

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 9am – 8pm EST

Come by the Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab on the first Wednesday of each month, to grab a kit for our Block-of-the-Month Pick-Me-Up program. Kits are available as supplies last and will include pre-cut Americana themed fabric and instructions to make that month's featured block. Participate once or stop in every month to collect all 12 blocks. Pre-cut fabric kits are limited, but patrons are welcome to come by anytime to get the instructions on how to make the featured block with their own material.

This Pick-Me-Up is most suitable for ages 12 and up, and for patrons who have basic experience with a sewing machine. Please note that quilting rulers and rotary cutters need to be used throughout this program for the different blocks but will be available for use in the Maker Lab for patrons who do not have their own.

Room: Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Leanne & Marlene
Contact Phone: 864-216-7554

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Music Sandwiched In

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:15 – 1pm EST

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In featuring Arbor Wind Trio. Bring your own lunch or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from Jason's Deli. Doors to the Barrett Room will open at 11:45 a.m., 30 minutes before the program starts at 12:15 p.m. Tables and chairs are first come, first served. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: John Fowler
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Woodruff Readers Book Discussion

Woodruff Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

This month we will discuss "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson. All adult patrons are invited to join us for a lively discussion.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

LEGO Club: Winter Wonderland

Middle Tyger Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Let it snow. Join us for a winter-themed LEGO adventure where you can build snowy scenes, icy creations, cozy cabins, snowmen, winter animals, and anything else you can imagine. Use your creativity and building skills to create your very own LEGO Winter Wonderland. Free build will be offered. This activity is most suitable for ages 6-12. Space is available for the first 35 participants.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Children's Assistant
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Pilates

Woodruff Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Get your exercise in and join this Pilates class led by Jill Robinson. The class fee is $2 per person, cash only, and is suitable for ages 12 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

AM Yoga

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:15 – 10:15am EST

Yoga is back at the Headquarters Library. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own mat if you have one, but if you don't, you can borrow one from the communal supply. Yoga is $2 per person, cash only.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Seth Edwards
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Foothills Book Circle

Landrum Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3 – 4pm EST

Join the Foothills Book Circle to discuss "Mr. Dickens and His Carol" by Samantha Silva. Stop by the desk to check out a copy.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Ayden Laing
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

LEGO Club

Landrum Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

This month we will be working on a holiday LEGO design and completing LEGO challenges. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Make: Holiday Cards

Woodruff Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Make and decorate your own holiday cards for your friends and family. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Board Game Bash

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5 – 6pm EST

Adults, join us for our Board Game Bash. Enjoy some relaxation with board games and snacks. Supplies might be limited, so sign up as soon as possible.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Game On

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

Adults, it's your turn to play. Ditch your routine and come have some fun playing board games with us. Browse the library's game collection, make new friends, and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Hallie Knipp
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Grim Hollow: A Dark Fantasy Role Playing Game Series: Session 5

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

The excursion through Grim Hollow continues. Grim Hollow is a role-playing game using D&D mechanics. Our party continues the journey.

This program will be limited to a party of 6, age 18+ and will meet in the Friends Conference Room at the Headquarters Library on the following nights: October 8, October 21, November 5, November 19, December 3, and December 17. Registration covers all six sessions and is available through the October 8 event listing.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: JB Davis
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Patchwork Sewcial- Sew. Connect. Create

Middle Tyger Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 9:30am – 1pm EST

Bring your current project, sewing supplies, and a friend. Let's stitch, chat, and enjoy a morning of creativity together.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Inman Yarn Club

Inman Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Educational Explorers: LEGO

Cyrill-Westside Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 1:30 – 2:30pm EST

Build, create, and visit with friends. We will have lots of LEGO bricks and other blocks to fuel your creativity. This program is for kids in the 5 to 12 age range.

Category: Homeschool
Contact Name: Theresa P
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

LEGO

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Build LEGO structures with new friends and experiment with new ways to build. Construct a marble run and see how many turns your marbles take and how fast they roll. Space is available to the first 50 attendees. Children of all ages are welcome to participate, but this activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Teens To-Go: The Final Chapter

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:30pm EST

Choose a wrapped book to keep based on genre, keyword descriptions, and assorted bookish goodies. Available while supplies last and given out to teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. One per teen.

Room: Teen Hub
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Susan
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Winter Book Sale

Cowpens Library
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10am – 2pm EST

Need a gift idea this holiday season? You can find great deals on books, magazines, movies and more while enjoying a complementary hot chocolate at our Friends of the Cowpens Library winter sale.

Category: Book Sales
Contact Name: Charlie Sinclair
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Microsoft Word: Basic Level

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

This basic level workshop will focus on how to add, delete, cut, copy, paste, change font size, color, and text alignment. Also learn how to add and modify bulleted and numbered lists. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Preserving the Pantry: A Beginner’s Guide to Canning

Pacolet Library
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

As part of our Homesteading for Beginners series, this presentation introduces the basics of canning and food preservation. Learn how and why foods are preserved, with a focus on safe methods that maintain quality, flavor, and nutrition. Participants will gain practical knowledge to confidently preserve foods and keep them shelf stable longer at home.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Louan Bujtor
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Microsoft Excel: Basic Level

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30pm EST

This workshop covers navigating around Excel, entering data, selecting data, adjusting rows and columns, and using basic formulas. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 – 2:45pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Homeschool Book Club: Poached

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 1:30 – 2:30pm EST

Join the Homeschool Book Club for lively discussion, games, and activities to bring the story Poached by Stuart Gibbs to life. Pick up a copy to read before our meet-up. This ongoing monthly program is most suitable for ages 8-12. Please register in advance at the Boiling Springs Library starting Sunday, November 1.

Category: Homeschool
Contact Name: Savannah Davis
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Teen Hangout: Sticker Therapy

Headquarters Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Listen to relaxing music and use themed stickers to furnish and decorate cozy room scenes. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Wing
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Teens Make: Holiday Ornaments

Middle Tyger Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Enjoy hot chocolate and create a beaded lantern or candy cane ornament. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Kourtney Deas
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Junk Journaling Get-Together

Woodruff Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Join us to discuss all things journaling as we work on spreads in our journals. We will also share and swap supplies such as stickers, washi tape, decorative papers, etc. No journaling experience required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teens Make: Fandom Ornaments

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Choose to paint or decoupage photos of your favorite fandom characters onto wooden ornaments. Please register online in advance. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Jayme
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

DIY: Gingerbread Birdhouses

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Get into the holiday cheer by decorating your own birdhouse into a gingerbread man's dream home. Supplies available to the first ten participants.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, December 7, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Genealogy Series: Using Shared DNA Matches with the Leeds Method and the What Are the Odds Tools

Online
Monday, December 7, 2026, 7 – 8:30pm EST

We’ll go beyond the basic tools used by the DNA companies and use additional tools to help you visualize your DNA connections. We’ll look at using shared matches to create a Leeds Chart and then the What Are the Odds tool from DNAPainter for helping predict where an unknown match might fit into your tree.

This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register for this program:

infodepot-org.zoom.us…

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the meeting.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-596-3508

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Makes: Holiday Coffee Sleeves

Chesnee Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Create a seasonal coffee sleeve to decorate your coffee cup and protect your hands. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Teen Taste Test: Holiday Cookies

Landrum Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Try a variety of seasonal cookies and vote for your favorite. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Amani
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

More About the Webb Telescope

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 5 – 6pm EST

NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart talks about the James Webb Space Telescope and how it is changing our understanding of astronomy. Target audience is 9-adult. Registration opens two weeks in advance and is required for this free educational classroom workshop.

Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Rea, Mycah
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

SC Alzheimer's Association Presents: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia

Boiling Springs Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Alzheimer's is not normal aging. Join a representative of the SC Alzheimer's Association for an educational workshop about the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Play-Doh Club

Inman Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Do your kids love Play-Doh? Then come join Play-Doh Club. This program is best for ages 2-6 and has a limited room capacity. We will start handing out tickets at the Circulation Desk at 10:30 a.m.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Miriam Backhaus
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Movie Review Crew

Woodruff Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Join us for a virtual film discussion. This month we will discuss "It Happened One Night" (1934) and "The Proposal" (2009). Call the Woodruff Library for the Zoom link.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

The Wanderer's Guild: D&D Club

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 3:30 – 5pm EST

It’s time for a pint-sized adventure. This Dungeons & Dragons group for kids will feature simplified rules focusing on problem solving, teamwork and more. This activity is suitable for the 9-12 age group with materials available to the first 10 participants. Please register in advance starting Wednesday, November 25. 

Waitlist statement: Missed the sign-up deadline? Don't worry, while admittance is not guaranteed, you can show up 30 minutes before the program's start time and visit the service desk to be added to the waitlist.

Reservation statement: Arrive at least 15 minutes before the program to check in. Patrons should arrive at 1:55 p.m. to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the waitlist starting 5 minutes before the program.

Room: Inman Mills Activity Room
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Watch Party: Elf

Boiling Springs Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4 – 6pm EST

Make sparkly 3-D assemblage ornaments while you watch Elf. Rated PG. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Category: Film Showings
Contact Name: Samantha
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Book Swap - Landrum

Landrum Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Bring your gently used books to the Landrum Library and swap them with other readers. Each book you bring gets you a ticket to exchange for another book. These books are yours to keep.

Category: Book Sales
Contact Name: Ayden Laing
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Pilates

Woodruff Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Get your exercise in and join this Pilates class led by Jill Robinson. The class fee is $2 per person, cash only, and is suitable for ages 12 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas, give feedback, and earn volunteer credit. This month we’ll review and celebrate 2026, brainstorm ideas for 2027, and discuss what you actually want out of the library. To sign up to attend virtually, click the sign-up button. New teens are always welcome. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings
Contact Name: Susan
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

AM Yoga

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:15 – 10:15am EST

Yoga is back at the Headquarters Library. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own mat if you have one, but if you don't, you can borrow one from the communal supply. Yoga is $2 per person, cash only.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Seth Edwards
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Riverside Readers Book Discussion

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 2:30 – 3:15pm EST

Join us to discuss "A Merry Little Lie," a Christmas story by Sarah Morgan. This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more serious gifts to unwrap than presents. Despite everyone's best intentions, all the chaos and confusion could derail their normally happy holidays. Can they tell each other the truth in time to enjoy a perfect family Christmas?

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Gift Workshop

Inman Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 4:30 – 6pm EST

Use a Cricut, a sewing machine, and provided supplies to make custom, personalized items to give as presents or keep for yourself. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Sara
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Scream Scene Book Discussion Group

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Join the Scream Scene Book Discussion Group as we read Riley Sager's Home Before Dark. In this haunted house thriller, a woman returns to the house made famous by her father’s bestselling horror memoir. Is the place really haunted by evil forces, as her father claimed? Or are there more earthbound—and dangerous—secrets hidden within its walls?

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Hallie Knipp
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Bilingual Night: Holiday Music Celebration

Cyrill-Westside Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm EST

Come to sing, learn, or remember your favorite holiday music. We will perform live music in Spanish and English, drawing from various traditions (Christmas, Hanukkah, and others). Come, pick your favorite song from the list, and sing along with the entire audience.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Jose Pereira
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Inman Yarn Club

Inman Library
Friday, December 11, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Teen Homeschooled: Holiday Party

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 11, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Drink hot chocolate, make festive crafts, and participate in a gift exchange game (all gifts provided) to get in the holiday spirit. For homeschooled teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Jessie
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 11, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, December 11, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Know Your Numbers: A Diabetes Education Program

Pacolet Library
Friday, December 11, 2026, 2 – 3pm EST

Join us for an informative diabetes education program designed to help individuals better understand diabetes prevention and management. Participants will learn about healthy eating habits, blood sugar monitoring, physical activity, medication basics, and practical lifestyle strategies for living well with diabetes. Whether you have been recently diagnosed, are caring for someone with diabetes, or simply want to learn more, this program offers valuable information and resources in a welcoming environment. This program is free and open to the public. Contact the Pacolet Library for more information.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Name: Louan Bujtor
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 11, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Microsoft Word: Intermediate Level

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

This workshop will focus on the word processing software known as Microsoft Word. In this intermediate skills level workshop, we'll be working on skills necessary to help you feel confident with inserting tables, charts, and formatting pictures in a Word document. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person at the service desk. Space is limited. Open to ages 12 and up.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Orisirisi African Folklore

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Pronounced (O-re-she-re-she), a Yoruba term meaning “different things,” Orisirisi African Folklore is a performing arts company formed in 1986 that uses folktales, legends, myths, music, dance, children’s games, and other African-rooted folklore to teach, entertain, and illuminate the beauty and poignancy of African life and culture.

Orisirisi African Folklore spins yarns of tales that none will soon forget! Audience participation is in every aspect of the performance, which is filled with African stories, drumming, songs, dance, and more!

This performance is provided through a grant partnership with The Chapman Cultural Center's Muse Machine and the National Endowment for the Arts and South Arts.

Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Level

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30pm EST

Learn how to take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level. This workshop will show you how to use formulas and functions in an Excel spreadsheet. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person at the service desk. Space is limited. Open to ages 12 and up.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Leverne McBeth
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 – 2:45pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

WhoDunIt Mystery Book Club

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, December 14, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

This community-led book club sponsored by the Boiling Spring Friends of the Library explores a variety of mystery titles - from cozy whodunits to psychological thrillers. This month, read "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson, a modern take on classic detective mysteries about a family reunion of professed killers that, of course, leads to murder.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, December 14, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Teen Karaoke: Christmas Music

Middle Tyger Library
Monday, December 14, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Sing your favorite Christmas song or just enjoy the show with friends. Both performers and audience members must be teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Kourtney Deas
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Teens Write: Worldbuilding 101

Headquarters Library
Monday, December 14, 2026, 4:30 – 6pm EST

Practice your map-making skills and learn how to handcraft an immersive world for your D&D group, writing project, or just for fun. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Li
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, December 14, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

'Tis the Season

Middle Tyger Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

Need a last-minute holiday gift? Choose a craft from our "rummage" box and make a gift for that special someone. This program is for adults. Limited supplies. Sign up required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Alzheimer's and Dementia Family Support Group

Boiling Springs Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Join Kathy Marzec, a volunteer representative for the SC Alzheimer's Association, for a series of moderated support groups focused on assisting families affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Cast-Iron Skillet Candles

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6 – 7pm EST

Embrace the season with candles meant for cozy moments. Join us as we create cast-iron skillet candles perfect for the colder season with fresh pine and warm scents of cinnamon and clove. All materials will be provided & space is limited, so sign-up is required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Holly & Sarah
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Warriors of Grief

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

We are pleased to announce a new grief support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group will be facilitated by Lisa Pappas, who brings both professional training in grief recovery and personal experience to this mission. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.  We hope you will join us to take steps toward healing.

Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings
Contact Name: Holly
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Booklovers

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm EST

Join us for a discussion of "Death of the Author" by Nnedi Okorafor. Copies of the book are available the month before the discussion at the Multimedia & Fiction desk at the Headquarters Library.

This discussion will meet in the Mary Speed Lynch Board Room on the upper level of the building.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Jess
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Literally Reading

Cyrill-Westside Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10 – 11am EST

Join the Literally Reading Book Club. This month we will be discussing "Land" by Maggie O'Farrell. Stop by the library and check out a copy, then come tell us what you think. Everyone is welcome.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Holly
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Music Sandwiched In

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 12:15 – 1pm EST

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In featuring Philharmonic Brass. Bring your own lunch or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from Jason's Deli. Doors to the Barrett Room will open at 11:45 a.m., 30 minutes before the program starts at 12:15 p.m. Tables and chairs are first come, first served. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: John Fowler
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Pages & Popcorn: The Wild Robot Movie Night

Middle Tyger Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm EST

Bring your blankets and comfy clothes to watch The Wild Robot, rated PG, on the big screen. This event is most suitable for ages 8-12. Space is available for the first 35 participants.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Children's Assistant
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Volunteens: Blankets for Hospital Patients

Boiling Springs Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Work with other teens to create comfy, no-sew blankets to help support oncology patients at Spartanburg Regional. Open to the first 20 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Samantha
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Pilates

Woodruff Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Get your exercise in and join this Pilates class led by Jill Robinson. The class fee is $2 per person, cash only, and is suitable for ages 12 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teen Board Game Night

Cowpens Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Play a variety of games like Blank Slate, Code Names, chess, checkers, and more. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Chaunce
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

AM Yoga

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 9:15 – 10:15am EST

Yoga is back at the Headquarters Library. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own mat if you have one, but if you don't, you can borrow one from the communal supply. Yoga is $2 per person, cash only.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Seth Edwards
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Let's Play Scrabble

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 10 – 11:45am EST

Looking for a fun way to connect with others and flex your word skills? Join us at the Boiling Springs Library for a friendly game of Scrabble. This community-led program meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. It’s open to adults 18 and up, and all skill levels are welcome. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning the ropes, come hang out, make new friends, and enjoy some laid-back wordplay.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Holiday Drop In

Inman Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 2 – 6pm EST

Drop by the Inman Library for holiday treats, ornament decorating, and other crafts. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All ages welcome.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Christmas Carol Origin & Crunchy Christmas Slime

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 2:30 – 3:30pm EST

Discover the story behind Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. We’ll briefly explore the story of Scrooge and the three spirits, what inspired Dickens to write the classic tale, and how A Christmas Carol and Victorian Christmas traditions helped shape the way we celebrate Christmas today. Then, put your own festive spin on the story by creating crunchy Christmas slime filled with holiday decorations and sparkles. This activity is most suitable for ages 6-12. Space is available for the first 35 participants.

Category: Homeschool
Contact Name: Children's Assistant
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Watch Party: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Woodruff Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm EST

Enjoy the movie and make a glow-in-the-dark character ornament. Rated PG. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Film Showings
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teens Play: Grinchmas Games

Pacolet Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Learn your Grinch name, participate in a Grinch heist swap, solve Grinch word riddles, and discover who's the grinchiest. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Alice Pennington
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Jane Austen Tea Party for Teens

Inman Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Dress up and celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with parlor games and dances, themed treats, and discussion with other fans about her work and world. Please register online in advance. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Sara
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Night

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6 – 7:45pm EST

Even the Grinch wouldn't miss this. Join us for a movie night at the Middle Tyger Library on December 17 at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy seasonal snacks and watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas with us.

Category: Film Showings
Contact Name: Hallie Knipp
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Grim Hollow: A Dark Fantasy Role Playing Game Series: Session 6

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

The excursion through Grim Hollow continues. Grim Hollow is a role-playing game using D&D mechanics. Our party continues the journey.

This program will be limited to a party of 6, age 18+ and will meet in the Friends Conference Room at the Headquarters Library on the following nights: October 8, October 21, November 5, November 19, December 3, and December 17. Registration covers all six sessions and is available through the October 8 event listing.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: JB Davis
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Inman Yarn Club

Inman Library
Friday, December 18, 2026, 10am – 12pm EST

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 18, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, December 18, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Teen Open Mic

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 18, 2026, 3 – 4:30pm EST

Perform a talent, sing karaoke, or just enjoy the show with friends. Both performers and audience members must be teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Finn
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Friday, December 18, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Evergreen Crafts

Landrum Library
Friday, December 18, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Just in time for the holiday season, the Landrum Library will be offering an all-ages craft event. Create your own mini wreath ornament using string and a mason jar lid, decorating it with a variety of other materials.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Book Tygers

Middle Tyger Library
Friday, December 18, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Join the Book Tygers Discussion Group as we read Lucy Foley's The Hunting Party. The story follows a group of thirtysomething Oxford alumni who reunite to celebrate New Year's Eve at a remote, luxurious estate in the Scottish Highlands. As a historic blizzard traps the group in complete isolation, decade-old resentments, hidden jealousies, and toxic dynamics boil over, culminating in one of the friends being murdered and leaving everyone a suspect.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Hallie Knipp
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Christmas with the King

Chesnee Library
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 1:30 – 3pm EST

Rock and roll still lives at the Chesnee Library. Join us to see Bobbly Blakley perform the Christmas hits of the late, great, Elvis Presley. Event is free and open to all.

Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Matt Johnson
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2 – 2:45pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, December 21, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Teens Play: Bingo: Holiday Edition

Headquarters Library
Monday, December 21, 2026, 3 – 4pm EST

Play holiday-themed bingo to win candy and gift-wrapped prizes. Dress in an ugly holiday sweater for extra goodies. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Wing
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

LEGO Club

Inman Library
Monday, December 21, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm EST

Build your own creation or work on our monthly challenge. This month's challenge will be to build something for the holidays. This program is for ages 6-12 and has a limited room capacity. We will start handing out tickets at the Circulation Desk at 3:00 p.m.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Leland Flake
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Bluegrass Jams with Bluegrass Spartanburg

Headquarters Library
Monday, December 21, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm EST

Grab your instrument and come on down for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time! Join Bluegrass Spartanburg in partnership with SCPL for an acoustic jam open to all ages.

A bluegrass jam is an informal, moderately structured, and collaborative ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal musicians. Participants are usually seated in a circle so that visual cues and other communication can be made. Various bluegrass repertoire can be played, with each musician having an opportunity to play/sing the lead melody during each song, and each musician having an opportunity to select a song and direct/lead the group through that song.

Any interested musician age 7 or older can participate in the jam as an instrumentalist or a vocalist. Musicians should bring their own instruments to play, such as a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and dobro. Some songbooks are available to help participants learn frequently played songs.

Participants who love bluegrass, but don’t want to play, are free to come and enjoy the music.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Elaine Swilley
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, December 21, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Astronaut

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 2 – 2:45pm EST

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject "Chad," our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Presented in stunning high-definition full dome video and explosive surround sound, Astronaut is an experience like nothing on Earth.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience is 9 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teens Play: Holiday Trivia

Landrum Library
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Compete for festive prizes by answering trivia questions about the holiday season. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Amani
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed

All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings
Wednesday, December 23 – Saturday, December 26, 2026

Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Winter Holiday.

Category: Closings

Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, December 28, 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class, cash only. Ages 8 and older.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Family LEGOs and More

Woodruff Library
Monday, December 28, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Let’s stick together and build as a family with LEGOs, DUPLOs, and more. All families welcome.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Yoga @ Your Library

Landrum Library
Monday, December 28, 2026, 6 – 7:15pm EST

An all-skills yoga class is offered every Monday at the Landrum Library. Bring your own mat or blanket to bring the start of your week to a close in a relaxed environment. The class is $2 per person.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Adult Bingo Bash

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST

Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Astronaut

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 2 – 2:45pm EST

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject "Chad," our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Presented in stunning high-definition full dome video and explosive surround sound, Astronaut is an experience like nothing on Earth.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience is 9 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teens Make: Original Characters

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 3 – 4:30pm EST

Draw your OC and create papercraft or fuse bead versions of them, then celebrate your character with buttons, bracelets, and a cosplay* contest. Program planned and presented by Bella, our Teen Department Intern. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

*Costumes cannot include weapons (even fake ones) and masks can only be worn while at the party, not in the rest of the library. Thank you for your cooperation.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Jessie
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Legendary Creatures: Nifflers

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Create the next page in your creature field guide, all about the cute but mischievous Nifflers. This program is most suited for ages 6-12.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Emily West
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Teens Play: Holiday Music Bingo

Chesnee Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 4 – 5pm EST

Listen to your favorite holiday tunes and play musical bingo for prizes. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Cowpens Movie Night

Cowpens Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 5 – 7:30pm EST

Get ready for the brand-new year with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Four years after No Way Home, a forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges. Advance signup is required. Attendance is limited to the first 25 adults.

Category: Film Showings
Contact Name: Charlie Sinclair
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Coffee and Conversations

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm EST

Join us as we discuss "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones, a powerful and deeply moving novel that explores love, family, loyalty, injustice, and the ways that circumstances beyond our control can reshape our lives. Through the intertwined perspectives of Roy and Celestial, a young couple whose marriage is upended by a wrongful conviction, Jones invites readers to consider the lasting effects of incarceration, the complexities of commitment, and the difficult choices that arise when love is tested by time, separation, and injustice.

Whether the novel resonated deeply with you or left you with lingering questions about its characters and choices, all perspectives are welcome. Light refreshments will be available. Come share your insights, hear from fellow readers, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful conversation about love, justice, marriage, and the forces that shape our lives.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Sarah
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class

Inman Library
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Astronaut

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 2 – 2:45pm EST

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject "Chad," our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Presented in stunning high-definition full dome video and explosive surround sound, Astronaut is an experience like nothing on Earth.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience is 9 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 6:30 – 7:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Close at 6pm

All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings
Thursday, December 31, 2026

Spartanburg County Public Libraries close at 6:00 pm for New Year's Eve.

Category: Closings

AM Yoga

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 9:15 – 10:15am EST

Yoga is back at the Headquarters Library. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own mat if you have one, but if you don't, you can borrow one from the communal supply. Yoga is $2 per person, cash only.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Seth Edwards
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Readers Cafe

Cowpens Library
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am EST

Join us for coffee and conversation as we discuss engaging novels. Pick up your copy of this month's selection, "Christmas at Carnton" by Tamera Alexander at the Cowpens Circulation Desk.

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Name: Charlie Sinclair
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Astronaut

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 2 – 2:45pm EST

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject "Chad," our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Presented in stunning high-definition full dome video and explosive surround sound, Astronaut is an experience like nothing on Earth.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience is 9 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Teen Pajama Party

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 3 – 4pm EST

Wear your coziest pajamas, enjoy hot chocolate, and settle in for crafting and slumber party games. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.

Room: Vann Studio
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed

All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings
Friday, January 1, 2027

Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for New Year's.

Category: Closings

Back from the Brink

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 11am – 12pm EST

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Emily, Mycah, or Rea
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 2 – 2:45pm EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Genealogy Series: US Federal Census – Special Schedules (1850-1880)

Online
Monday, January 4, 2027, 7 – 8:30pm EST

During the last half of the 19th century, the Federal Government did a series of special census schedules including Social Statistics, Mortality, Industrial, 1890 Military, Indian, and the DDD (Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent). Each of these schedules can help us understand more about our ancestors’ communities and lives. We’ll finish looking at the special schedules with the Agricultural Schedules in February.

This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register for this program:

infodepot-org.zoom.us…

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the meeting.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-596-3508

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 7, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 7, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 8, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 8, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 9, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 9, 2027, 2 – 2:45pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Bluegrass Jams with Bluegrass Spartanburg

Headquarters Library
Monday, January 11, 2027, 6 – 7:30pm EST

Grab your instrument and come on down for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time! Join Bluegrass Spartanburg in partnership with SCPL for an acoustic jam open to all ages.

A bluegrass jam is an informal, moderately structured, and collaborative ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal musicians. Participants are usually seated in a circle so that visual cues and other communication can be made. Various bluegrass repertoire can be played, with each musician having an opportunity to play/sing the lead melody during each song, and each musician having an opportunity to select a song and direct/lead the group through that song.

Any interested musician age 7 or older can participate in the jam as an instrumentalist or a vocalist. Musicians should bring their own instruments to play, such as a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and dobro. Some songbooks are available to help participants learn frequently played songs.

Participants who love bluegrass, but don’t want to play, are free to come and enjoy the music.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Elaine Swilley
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Riverside Readers Book Discussion

Middle Tyger Library
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 2:30 – 3:15pm EST

Join us to discuss "The Children's Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin. The Dakota Territory in January 1888, an unusually mild morning where homesteaders ventured out and children went to school without their heavy jackets, leaving them unprepared when disaster struck........

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Chautauqua: Abigail Adams

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 3 – 4:30pm EST

She is remembered as the wife of America’s second president, John Adams, and the mother of our sixth president, John Quincy Adams. But Abigail Adams was a formidable figure in her own right. Feisty and outspoken, she immersed herself in the politics of her day, supporting American independence, the abolition of slavery and expanded rights for women. During her husband’s frequent absences from home, she ran their farm and invested wisely, building the family’s financial security. Her steadfast support and shrewd advice throughout John’s political career prompted John to call her the “best, dearest, worthiest, wisest friend in this World.” Hundreds of her letters survive, spanning a wide spectrum of political and personal subjects. Witty and insightful, these letters give us a unique window into life in the early American republic and the thoughts of a remarkable woman.

Registration required.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Christen
Contact Phone: 864-596-3508

Chautauqua: Abigail Adams

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 7 – 8:30pm EST

She is remembered as the wife of America’s second president, John Adams, and the mother of our sixth president, John Quincy Adams. But Abigail Adams was a formidable figure in her own right. Feisty and outspoken, she immersed herself in the politics of her day, supporting American independence, the abolition of slavery and expanded rights for women. During her husband’s frequent absences from home, she ran their farm and invested wisely, building the family’s financial security. Her steadfast support and shrewd advice throughout John’s political career prompted John to call her the “best, dearest, worthiest, wisest friend in this World.” Hundreds of her letters survive, spanning a wide spectrum of political and personal subjects. Witty and insightful, these letters give us a unique window into life in the early American republic and the thoughts of a remarkable woman.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Christen
Contact Phone: 864-596-3508

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 15, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 15, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 2 – 2:45pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Music Sandwiched In

Cyrill-Westside Library
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 12:15 – 1pm EST

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Bring your own lunch, or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from McAlister’s Deli. Attendance is limited to the first 75. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 21, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 21, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 22, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 22, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 23, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 23, 2027, 2 – 2:45pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed Captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Relax and Unwind - Coloring for Adults

Middle Tyger Library
Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 6 – 7pm EST

The holidays are over so let's relax, unwind and color. This program is for adults. We will have snacks and refreshments.

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed Captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 28, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed Captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, January 28, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 29, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed Captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, January 29, 2027, 3:30 – 4:15pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Tales of a Time Traveler

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is illusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you – from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater in association with Houston Museum of Natural Science. Narrated by David Tennant.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-45 minutes.

Closed Captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

A Conversation with Dinah Johnson and Kitty Black Perkins

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 1 – 2:30pm EST

Join us for an afternoon conversation with author Dr. Dinah Johnson and Kitty Black Perkins. Dr. Johnson will read from her new children’s book, Black Barbie the Story of Designer Kitty Black Perkins. Kitty, a native of Spartanburg, will sit down with Dinah for a conversation about her career and take questions. The first 100 attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Additional copies are available for purchase.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Special Events
Contact Name: Emily Embry
Contact Phone: 864-596-3507

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 2 – 2:45pm EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Genealogy Series: Agricultural Resources with the US Federal Census Farm Schedule and More

Online
Monday, February 1, 2027, 7 – 8:30pm EST

The final Special Census Schedule that the US Federal Government took in the last half of the 19th century is the Agricultural Census which listed out what types of crops and livestock our farming ancestors were raising, how much land was cultivated or fallow, etc. We’ll also look at types of records associated with the agricultural lifestyle including crop liens, tenant agreements, and more.

This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register for this program:

infodepot-org.zoom.us…

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the meeting.

Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-596-3508

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, February 3, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, February 4, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, February 5, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, February 6, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Space Telescopes - Their Impact

Headquarters Library
Monday, February 8, 2027, 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Space Telescopes have a unique opportunity to observe the Cosmos. Come explore how these three have changed astronomy. Please join NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart as he shares about these important pieces of technology. This is an hour-long multimedia presentation best for ages 12+.

Registration opens two weeks before and is required for this free educational presentation in the Kohler Classroom.

Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea, Emily, Mycah
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Bluegrass Jams with Bluegrass Spartanburg

Headquarters Library
Monday, February 8, 2027, 6 – 7:30pm EST

Grab your instrument and come on down for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time! Join Bluegrass Spartanburg in partnership with SCPL for an acoustic jam open to all ages.

A bluegrass jam is an informal, moderately structured, and collaborative ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal musicians. Participants are usually seated in a circle so that visual cues and other communication can be made. Various bluegrass repertoire can be played, with each musician having an opportunity to play/sing the lead melody during each song, and each musician having an opportunity to select a song and direct/lead the group through that song.

Any interested musician age 7 or older can participate in the jam as an instrumentalist or a vocalist. Musicians should bring their own instruments to play, such as a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and dobro. Some songbooks are available to help participants learn frequently played songs.

Participants who love bluegrass, but don’t want to play, are free to come and enjoy the music.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Elaine Swilley
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, February 11, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, February 12, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, February 16, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, February 17, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Music Sandwiched In

Cyrill-Westside Library
Wednesday, February 17, 2027, 12:15 – 1pm EST

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Bring your own lunch, or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from McAlister’s Deli. Attendance is limited to the first 75. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, February 18, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, February 19, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, February 20, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Tuesday, February 23, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Wednesday, February 24, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Thursday, February 25, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Friday, February 26, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Passport to the Universe

Headquarters Library
Saturday, February 27, 2027, 11 – 11:45am EST

“Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 35-40 minutes.

Closed captioning will be provided for this show.

Room: The Planetarium
Category: Planetarium & Science
Contact Name: Rea or Emily
Contact Phone: 864-755-7103

Bluegrass Jams with Bluegrass Spartanburg

Headquarters Library
Monday, March 15, 2027, 6 – 7:30pm EDT

Grab your instrument and come on down for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time! Join Bluegrass Spartanburg in partnership with SCPL for an acoustic jam open to all ages.

A bluegrass jam is an informal, moderately structured, and collaborative ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal musicians. Participants are usually seated in a circle so that visual cues and other communication can be made. Various bluegrass repertoire can be played, with each musician having an opportunity to play/sing the lead melody during each song, and each musician having an opportunity to select a song and direct/lead the group through that song.

Any interested musician age 7 or older can participate in the jam as an instrumentalist or a vocalist. Musicians should bring their own instruments to play, such as a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and dobro. Some songbooks are available to help participants learn frequently played songs.

Participants who love bluegrass, but don’t want to play, are free to come and enjoy the music.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Elaine Swilley
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Music Sandwiched In

Cyrill-Westside Library
Wednesday, March 17, 2027, 12:15 – 1pm EDT

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Bring your own lunch, or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from McAlister’s Deli. Attendance is limited to the first 75. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Bluegrass Jams with Bluegrass Spartanburg

Headquarters Library
Monday, April 19, 2027, 6 – 7:30pm EDT

Grab your instrument and come on down for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time! Join Bluegrass Spartanburg in partnership with SCPL for an acoustic jam open to all ages.

A bluegrass jam is an informal, moderately structured, and collaborative ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal musicians. Participants are usually seated in a circle so that visual cues and other communication can be made. Various bluegrass repertoire can be played, with each musician having an opportunity to play/sing the lead melody during each song, and each musician having an opportunity to select a song and direct/lead the group through that song.

Any interested musician age 7 or older can participate in the jam as an instrumentalist or a vocalist. Musicians should bring their own instruments to play, such as a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and dobro. Some songbooks are available to help participants learn frequently played songs.

Participants who love bluegrass, but don’t want to play, are free to come and enjoy the music.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Elaine Swilley
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Music Sandwiched In

Cyrill-Westside Library
Wednesday, April 28, 2027, 12:15 – 1pm EDT

In partnership with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, SCPL is proud to present Music Sandwiched In at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Bring your own lunch, or there will be a limited number of boxed lunches available for purchase from McAlister’s Deli. Attendance is limited to the first 75. Please refrain from bringing heating equipment or hot liquids for lunch when attending.

Category: Music Programs
Contact Name: Sheryl Mann
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815