Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Adult Bingo Bash
Adults
Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Madison Whitlock. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
How Does the Sun Work?
Mixed Ages
The Sun is sometimes overlooked as another star in the heavens. We will explore it criticality to Earth and how it works.
Target audience is 9-adult. Registration opens two weeks before a show. Registration is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah or Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
Headquarters Library.
From Memory to Archive: Preserving Stories Through Oral History
Adults
From stories around the fire to listening to relatives around the holiday table, oral tradition has always been a way to pass down the stories of those around us. Join us as we explore how to collect and preserve these stories through oral history interviews, along with an introduction to the library’s new oral history make-away kits. Registration required. Space is limited to the first eight participants.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Cowpens Library.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Family Support Group
Adults
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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Kraft with Kim: Rock Painting - Penguins
Adults
It's time to chill. Pick a rock, pick up a paint brush and create your own unique penguin. Supplies are limited. Sign up is required. This program is for adults.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Hispanic Holiday Music
Mixed Ages
Come to sing, learn, or remember your favorite Christmas music from Spanish-speaking countries at the Cyrill-Westside Library, located at 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Name: Jose Pereira. Contact Phone: 864-216-7137.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Booklovers
Adults
Join us for a discussion of "The Mother of All Things" by Alexis Landau. 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 Training Lab on the lower level of the building.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Jess & Nicole. Contact Phone: 864-596-3502.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Literally Reading Book Club
Adults
Looking for a book club? Join us. Each month we read a pre-selected title and get together to discuss our thoughts. This month we will be reading "Dinners with Ruth" by Nina Totenberg. Stop by the library and pick up a copy of the book and then come join us.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Holly. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Inman Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Music Sandwiched In
Mixed Ages
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 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.
Please note: Music Sandwiched In will take place at the Cyrill-Westside Library from August to December 2025 at 525 Oak Grove Road due to ongoing construction at the Headquarters Library at 151 S. Church Street. Two special performances will take place at the Landrum Library at 111 East Asbury Drive on September 10 and October 8. Boxed lunches from Jason's Deli will not be served at the Landrum performances, but food trucks will be onsite.
Category: Music Programs. Contact Name: John Fowler. Contact Phone: 864-596-3505.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen DIY: Get Crafty with Canva
Teens
Learn the basics of Canva, then make custom cards, bookmarks, and posters. Laptops will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own device. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teen Gift Workshop
Teens
Need gift ideas for the holiday season? Create personalized presents like painted photo frames, jewelry, ornaments, and more. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Teens Play: The Price is Right (Holiday Edition)
Teens
Come on down to compete against other teens for a grand prize. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Noelle. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cowpens Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Let's Play Scrabble
Adults
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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Readers Cafe
Adults
Join us for coffee and conversation as we discuss engaging novels. Pick up your copy of this month's selection, "Comfort and Joy" by Kristin Hannah at the Cowpens Circulation Desk.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Charlie Sinclair. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Cowpens Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
What Are Black Holes, Really?
Mixed Ages
Please join NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart as he discusses the latest thinking on black holes in space.
Target audience is 9-adult. Registration opens two weeks before a show. Registration is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Holiday Drop-in
Mixed Ages
Drop by the Inman Library for holiday treats, ornament decorating, and other crafts. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus during their special visit to the Inman Library, 3pm - 5pm! All ages welcome.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jennifer Little. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Mini Makers: Felt Book Ornaments
Kids
Create your very own felt book ornament. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Supplies are available to the first 20 participants.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teen Crafternoon: No-Sew Grinch Pillow
Teens
Using fleece and stuffing, tie up your pillow for a plush holiday craft. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teen Taste Test: Holiday Cookie Edition
Teens
Try a variety of seasonal cookies and vote for your favorite. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Do the Write Thing Writers Group
Adults
Connect with other local storytellers for fun writing exercises and discussions of the craft. Participants will also share their work for critique and feedback. All you need is a pen, paper, and your creativity.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Mark Gunnells. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teen Cosplay Workshop: Lanterns
Teens
Learn how to use atmospheric lanterns and lights in cosplay, then design your own. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Reindeer Games
Teens
Compete in Minute-To-Win-It and winter-themed games for prizes. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Please register online in advance.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
The Stroke of Midnight: New Year's Observance During the Civil War
Adults
Presented by Dr. Alexis McCrossen, OAH Lecturer.
This illustrated lecture explores the origins of New Year’s Eve celebrations in American cities, which were unusual before the Civil War and became more common in the decades afterward. It culminates with the first ball drop in Times Square heralding 1907.
This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register for this program:
https://infodepot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/fOoov6u2R_6u4UK7V_QuTw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the meeting.
Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Christen. Contact Phone: 864-596-3508.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
ONLINE.
Inman Yarn Club
Adults
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.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Muppet Holiday Celebration
Mixed Ages
Join us for a family friendly afternoon of Muppet trivia, crafts and snacks. Finish up the celebration with a viewing of the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol” to ring in the season. All ages welcome. Limited to the first 75 people due to available space.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Krissa Stewart. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teens Play: Bingo
Teens
Play both classic and different patterns of bingo to win prizes. 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.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
The Book Tygers
Adults
For our final meeting of the year, we are reading K. A. Linde’s “The Wren in the Holly Library,” a story about a world torn apart by monsters, a charming, alluring, terrifying creature who has been playing a game across centuries, and a gifted, fearless thief who is caught in a dangerous bargain.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teen Volunteer Drop-In
Teens
Do you need volunteer hours or are just interested in the behind-the-scenes of the library? Volunteer during drop-in hours and assist us with tasks like decorating the Teen Area and prepping for programs. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Winter Painting Step-By-Step
Adults
Join artist Samantha Bell in a step-by-step painting class to create a festive winter landscape. Event is free and open to adults. All supplies will be provided. Online sign up is required. Limited to 20 attendees.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Matt Johnson. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez
Mixed Ages
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.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Teens To-Go: Book Snow Globe
Teens
Take home a kit to create a snow globe filled with mini versions of all the books you read in 2025. 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: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Anime Society
Teens
Vote for the anime you want to watch and chat about the anime you're into. Rated TV-PG to TV-14. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Yoga @ Your Library
Adults
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.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
Landrum Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Adult Bingo Bash
Adults
Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Madison Whitlock. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - adult. Loud sounds may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Play: Holiday Trivia
Teens
Compete for festive prizes by answering trivia questions about the holiday season. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Blaine Thompson. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed
Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Winter Holiday.
Category: Closings.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Friday, December 26, 2025.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez
Mixed Ages
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.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Yoga @ Your Library
Adults
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.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
Landrum Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Adult Bingo Bash
Adults
Join us at the Woodruff Library to play Bingo and win prizes. Sign up is not required.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Madison Whitlock. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Play: Mario Kart World Tournament
Teens
Compete in the latest Mario Kart on the new Switch 2 to win a Mario Lego set. Program planned and presented by Caleb, our Teen Intern. Open to the first 24 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen New Years Eve-Eve Party
Teens
Play games, make vision boards for 2026, and ring in the New Year a little early. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Coffee & Conversations: "Dream State"
Adults
Join us as we wrap up the year with a discussion of "Dream State" by Eric Puchner. Refreshments and engaging conversation will be provided.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Sarah. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Close at 6pm
Spartanburg County Public Libraries close at 6:00 pm for New Year's Eve.
Category: Closings.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Inman Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Happy Noon Year
Kids
Celebrate the New Year early with activities and a noontime countdown. Materials available to the first 50 participants. This activity is most suitable for those 12 and under. 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.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Open Mic
Teens
Perform a talent, sing karaoke, or just enjoy the show with friends on the last day of the year. 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.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed
Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for New Year's.
Category: Closings.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
Inman Yarn Club
Adults
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.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Kids Play: LEGO
Kids
Come build LEGO structures with new friends and experiment with new ways to build. Space is available to the first 40 participants. 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.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Mixed Ages
Explore an aurora!
Astro-photographer O-Cheol Kwon took these eye-catching videos during the Aurora Substorm 2015. These are not the usual time-lapse images, but high-resolution videos taken by special cameras with low light sensors. Audiences will experience sophisticated and still dynamic features of a real Aurora storm. Scientific explanations and beautiful artworks about the legend of the aurora are featured throughout the movie.
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 is 6 - 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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 is 6 - 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.
Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Journaling Club
Adults
Join us for journaling club. We will 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 Name: Madison Whitlock. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Bilingual Craft Night: Winter Celebrations
Mixed Ages
We are celebrating Winter Holidays from around the world. Come and make a box for the Three Kings and more fun. This program is best suited for families with children ages birth to 12 years old.
Celebraremos las festividades de invierno de alrededor del mundo, Haremos las cajas para los Reyes Magos y mucha diversion. Esta actividad es para familias con niños de edades de 0 a 12 años.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Billy. Contact Phone: 865-574-6815.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Kora Music from West Africa
Mixed Ages
Sean Gaskell returns to the library with a special afternoon performance featuring the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. This beautiful and educational presentation will include traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire.
Category: Music Programs. Contact Name: Leverne McBeth. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Yoga @ Your Library
Adults
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.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
Landrum Library.
Genealogy Series: Wills, Estates and Probates
Adults
Discover a rich tapestry of history through wills, estates, and probate records. When an individual passes away, a series of processes unfold to transfer their property to their heirs, generating a wealth of records which can be especially valuable for genealogists. Join us as we look at some of these historical records and uncover the stories and details they reveal about our ancestors’ lives and legacies.
This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register for this program:
https://infodepot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/nbbo0OE2QXaDQzF_N5qP6A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the meeting.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Phone: 864-596-3508.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
ONLINE.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Sun & the Oort Cloud - The Wall Around Our Solar System
Mixed Ages
The Oort Cloud is a giant spherical shell surrounding the Sun. It's made of rock cold icy objects. We will explore this region in depth in an hour-long multi-media presentation by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.
Target audience is 9-adult. Registration opens two weeks before a show. Registration is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah or Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Novel Tea Book Club
Adults
Come join our book club. This month we will be sharing books we have read that have a winter theme. Choose your favorite and come share it with us.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Holly. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reas…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Sewing & Stitching Circle
Adults
The Sewing & Stitching Circle is an open crafting group that offers sewing machines, knitting, and crochet supplies with essential tools provided. Beginners are welcome. Participants can bring their own projects and supplies or use projects provided by the library. Staff are available for basic troubleshooting.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Teresa Herrera. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Mini Makers: Mosaic Pinch Pots
Kids
Play with peppy patterns as you design your own mosaic pinch pots. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available to the first 40 participants. Please register in advance starting Tuesday, December 30.
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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Teens Play: Jeopardy
Teens
Compete in this famous game of trivia and answer questions in a variety of categories. The harder the question, the greater the points. Open to the first 10 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Business Finance Basics with Truist Bank
Adults
Join us for Business Finance Basics, part of the Bank on your Success program presented by Truist. In this course, you’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your business, and understand insurance for your business. We’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Name: Sheryl Mann. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Inman Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Woodruff Readers Book Discussion
Adults
This month we will discuss “Mr. Dickens and His Carol" by Samantha Silva. All adult patrons are invited to join us for a lively discussion.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
LEGO Club: Journey Above the Bricks
Kids
LEGO builders unite. In celebration of National Balloon Ascension Day, we challenge you to build your very own hot air balloon. 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: Jillian Dillard. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teen DIY: Diamond Art
Teens
Create sparkling stickers with tiny gems. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Homeschool: Winter Weather and Why?
Kids
Learn about winter weather in the Northern Hemisphere. Feel the difference between the distinct climate zones: polar, temperate, and tropical. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available to the first 30 participants.
Category: Homeschool. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah and Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Riverside Readers
Adults
Join us to discuss "The Golden Spoon" by Jessa Maxwell. Cozy mystery, thriller and suspense. The story follows six contestants and the host of a reality baking show, Bake Week. Things go awry as the baking competition begins.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
The LEGO Challenge
Kids
Complete this month’s challenge using LEGO bricks. Materials available to the first 50 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 start time.
Room: Inman Mills Activity Room. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-596-3504.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen DIY: Watercolor Snowflake Art
Teens
Paint snowflakes using watercolors, then add salt to create a light speckled texture. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teens Play: Kill Doctor Lucky
Teens
Collect weapons and attempt to be inside the room with the doctor to make the kill and win the game. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7 - 12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teens Play: D&D
Teens
Work together to explore dungeons, fight monsters, and locate treasure in the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons. New players and all experience levels are welcome.
Space is limited, so attend D&D on Thursday, December 4 to sign up early or click the Sign Up button to register starting Friday, December 5. All characters must be level 3. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Melissa T. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
PaintAlong: Festive Fireworks
Adults
Join us to paint a skyline of fireworks to celebrate the New Year. Any and all skill levels are welcome to join to recreate a painting by following guided step-by-step instruction. Attendance is limited to the first 12 patrons due to space and materials. Please sign up with the link provided.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Krissa Stewart. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Worlds Beyond Earth
Mixed Ages
AN ENCORE PRESENTATION!
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong'o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun.
Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans.
Featuring breathtaking visuals and cutting-edge science, Worlds Beyond Earth is a dazzling celebration of the Age of Exploration and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Worlds Beyond Earth was created by the American Museum of Natural History, the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Hayden Planetarium.
Doors close promptly at 11:00 a.m. If you ne…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah or Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Inman Yarn Club
Adults
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.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Homeschool HQ: Create-a-Cutie
Kids
Learn about the history of stuffed animals while taking part in making one yourself. Materials 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 start time.
Room: Inman Mills Activity Room. Category: Homeschool. Contact Phone: 864-596-3504.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Homeschooled: Life-Sized Clue
Teens
Become the characters to solve the mystery of who done it, with what, and where. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Melissa T. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Play: Life-Sized Clue
Teens
Become the characters to solve the mystery of who done it, with what, and where. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Microsoft Word: Intermediate Level
Mixed Ages
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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teen Volunteer Drop-In
Teens
Do you need volunteer hours or are just interested in the behind-the-scenes of the library? Volunteer during drop-in hours and assist us with tasks like decorating the Teen Area and prepping for programs. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Level
Mixed Ages
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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Tinker Tots
Kids
It’s block o’clock. Build and play with a variety of blocks. This program is most suitable for the birth to 5 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 start time.
Room: Inman Mills Activity Room. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Children's Department. Contact Phone: 864-596-3504.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Headquarters Library.
The Moon with Live Viewing
Mixed Ages
Explore the Earth's Moon, how it came to be and a review of what we know. A live view of the Moon through a telescope is included (weather permitting). This is a multi-media presentation and the program and viewing are best for people ages 9 and up.
Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Andy Flynt. Contact Phone: 864-285-9022.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Headquarters Library.
WhoDunIt? Mystery Book Club
Adults
The Whodunit Mystery Book Club will meet on Monday, January 12 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library.
This community-led book club explores a variety of mystery titles - from cozy whodunits to psychological thrillers. January's selection is "Magpie Murders" by Anthony Horowitz, a clever mystery-within-a-mystery featuring a fictional detective and a modern editor unraveling a murder in parallel timelines.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Homeschool: It's About Time
Kids
Learn how to use and read an analog clock and the math behind it using fun mini Judy clocks and learning activities. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available to the first 20 participants. Please register in advance starting Monday, December 8.
Category: Homeschool. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Mini Makers: Snow Much Fun
Kids
Mix ingredients to make fake snow that is actually cold, design and cut snowflakes, and make a snowstorm in a jar. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available to the first 30 participants.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
STEAM Club: Virtual Reality Fairytale Fun
Kids
Explore different fairytale worlds with our Virtual Reality headsets and create a fairy house of your own. This program is most suitable for ages 8-12. Materials available to the first 30 participants. 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.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-596-3504.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Mini Makers: Painted Pet Rock Creature Art
Kids
Transform a rock into a unique pet creature using paint and craft supplies. Form your own design and use your imagination to make art that rocks. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available to the first 25 participants. This program may get messy so please dress accordingly.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Wendy McCarty. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cowpens Library.
Teens Make: Vision Boards
Teens
Express your dreams and goals for 2026 by crafting a collage personal to you. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Bob Ross Workshop
Adults
Join us for a Bob Ross workshop with certified instructor, Betsy Carpenter who has over 15 years of teaching experience. During this workshop you will learn how to paint a winter landscape scene using Bob Ross techniques. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited to 12 people. Call the Woodruff Library at 864-476-8770 to reserve your spot.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Madison Whitlock. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teens Make: Vision Boards
Teens
Celebrate New Year's with sparkling juice, cookies, and create vision boards for 2026. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Yoga @ Your Library
Adults
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.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
Landrum Library.
Homeschool: The Great Coaster Challenge
Kids
Join Roper Mountain Science Center in this hands-on program where you will act as Theme Park Engineers to design and build a prototype roller coaster for our theme park. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Space is available to the first 24 participants. Sign up starting January 6.
Category: Homeschool. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Landrum Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
How Does the Sun Work?
Mixed Ages
The Sun is sometimes overlooked as another star in the heavens. We will explore it criticality to Earth and how it works.
Target audience is 9-adult. Registration opens two weeks before a show. Registration is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah or Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Play: Giant Games
Teens
Play a variety of giant games such as Connect Four, Jenga, and UNO. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teen Silent Book Club & Book Box
Teens
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 Horrors Persist Book Box that includes snacks, trinkets, and a book perfect for fans of true crime, the supernatural, and stories that make your blood run cold!
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, January 15 at 11:59 p.m. and you can find it here: https://forms.gle/ghdzLY4Wwi3pNpsg9
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.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Sourdough Starter Workshop
Adults
Want to make your own loaf of sourdough bread at home? Join us for a workshop where we will complete all the prep needed to develop a sourdough starter. Initial supplies, ingredients, and instructions will be provided to the first 15 sign-ups. Sign-ups begin January 6th.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Landrum Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Booklovers
Adults
Join us for a discussion of "The Pearl" and "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. 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 Training Lab on the lower level of the building.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Jess & Nicole. Contact Phone: 864-596-3502.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Inman Library.
Play-Doh Club
Kids
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.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
General Daniel Morgan the Morning of the Battle of Cowpens
Mixed Ages
ATTENTION MILITIA!
Grab your equipment and muster with General Dan Morgan the night before battle!
We will host General Daniel Morgan, The Old Waggoner, as he gathers his troops the night before the Battle of Cowpens. The Old Waggoner will exhort us to do our best at Cowpens tomorrow morning, so come and muster and prepare for battle with Bloody Ban and the British Legion!
This event is NOT a Chautauqua event.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Andy Flynt. Contact Phone: 864-285-9022.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Movie Review Crew: Virtual Edition
Adults
Join us for our virtual Movie Review Crew film discussion. This month we will discuss "The Man Who Invented Christmas" (2017). Call the Woodruff Library for the Zoom link.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
ONLINE.
Crafternoon: Winter Painting
Adults
Join us once again for a painting session where we’ll be capturing the beauty of a winter scene. All supplies provided. Limited to the first 10 signups online starting January 1.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Josh. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Inman Library.
"Who Would Win?" Author Event with Jerry Pallotta
Kids
Think you know which animals would win if they battled it out? Learn about them all as we welcome award-winning author Jerry Pallotta of the popular "Who Would Win?" kids book series. Jerry brings stories to life with humor, creativity, and a love of learning that inspires readers of all ages. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear about his writing process, ask questions, and celebrate reading with one of the most popular children’s authors today. This program is most suitable for children ages 6-12. Space available to the first 100 participants. Please register in advance beginning Wednesday, December 31st.
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 3:55 p.m. to be considered on time. Admittance will be given to those on the wai…
Room: Inman Mills Activity Room. Category: Book Sales. Contact Name: Sophia. Contact Phone: 864-596-3504.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Trivia: Pizza Party Edition
Teens
Grab a slice and test your deep (dish) knowledge during rounds of pizza-themed trivia for fun prizes. For teens 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
TAG: Teen Advisory Group
Teens
Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas, give feedback, and earn volunteer credit. Meet our new Teen Intern, find out what contests are planned for the year, and help create a Teen Services vision board for 2026. Sign up to attend this meeting on Zoom. 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.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
General Daniel Morgan and the Morning of the Battle of Cowpens
Mixed Ages
ATTENTION MILITIA!
Grab your equipment and muster with General Dan Morgan the night before battle!
We will host General Daniel Morgan, The Old Waggoner, as he gathers his troops the night before the Battle of Cowpens. The Old Waggoner will exhort us to do our best at Cowpens tomorrow morning, so come and muster and prepare for battle with Bloody Ban and the British Legion!
This event is NOT a Chautauqua event.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Andy Flynt. Contact Phone: 864-285-9022.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Let's Play Scrabble
Adults
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.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Chautauqua: Daniel Morgan
Mixed Ages
In describing Daniel Morgan many words come to mind: ambitious, pugnacious, enterprising, cantankerous (but affable!) – and specifically in the context of the American War for Independence one could assign the qualities of endurance and genius.
This untutored son of the frontier was the only general in the American Revolution, on either side, to produce a significant original tactical thought - his brilliant disposition at Cowpens of Militia, Continental Regulars, and Light Cavalry arranged perfectly to terrain and the prejudices of his enemy. Seldom has a battle, in which greater numbers were not engaged, been so important in its consequences as that of the Battle of Cowpens; Cowpens leads to Guilford Courthouse, Guilford Courthouse leads to Yorktown – and Yorktown leads to victory in the War for Independence.
*ASL interpretation will be provided.*
Registration is required.
Room: Barrett Room. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Christen. Contact Phone: 864-596-3508.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Mini Makers: Stiches and Shine Canvas Bags
Kids
Decorate a canvas bag with cool patches and fabric markers. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Space is available to the first 15 participants. Sign up starting January 8.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Landrum Library.
Do the Write Thing Writers Group
Adults
Connect with other local storytellers for fun writing exercises and discussions of the craft. Participants will also share their work for critique and feedback. All you need is a pen, paper, and your creativity.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Mark Gunnells. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teens Make: Rice Hand Warmers
Teens
Learn sewing machine and hand-sewing basics to make a microwavable hand warmer. Beginners welcome. Open to the first 12 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 to register online.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Video Game Club: Switch Back
Kids
Video game club is back. We will be playing Mario Kart and Smash Brothers on Switch. Mario Kart is rated for everyone. This activity is suited to the 6-12 age group with caregiver discretion. Smash Brothers is rated for ages 10 and up. This activity is suited to the 6-12 age group with caregiver discretion.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Billy. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Chautauqua: Daniel Morgan
Mixed Ages
In describing Daniel Morgan many words come to mind: ambitious, pugnacious, enterprising, cantankerous (but affable!) – and specifically in the context of the American War for Independence one could assign the qualities of endurance and genius.
This untutored son of the frontier was the only general in the American Revolution, on either side, to produce a significant original tactical thought - his brilliant disposition at Cowpens of Militia, Continental Regulars, and Light Cavalry arranged perfectly to terrain and the prejudices of his enemy. Seldom has a battle, in which greater numbers were not engaged, been so important in its consequences as that of the Battle of Cowpens; Cowpens leads to Guilford Courthouse, Guilford Courthouse leads to Yorktown – and Yorktown leads to victory in the War for Independence.
Room: Barrett Room. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Christen. Contact Phone: 864-596-3508.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Computer Basics for Beginners
Mixed Ages
Want to learn how to use a computer and navigate the internet? This basic level workshop will focus on mouse, typing, and internet searching 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.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Inman Yarn Club
Adults
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.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Homeschool: Mars, Asteroid Belt and Jupiter
Kids
The red planet, space rocks, comets, and the largest planet in the solar system are ready to be explored with fun hands-on activities. This program is for homeschool kids in the 5 to 12 age range. Materials are available to the first 30 participants.
Category: Homeschool. Contact Name: Theresa P. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
The Wanderer’s Guild: D&D Club
Kids
Explore an epic fantasy world by adventuring with the Wanderer’s Guild. Roll the dice and choose your own fate in our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club.
This activity is suitable for the 8-12 age group. Materials available to the first 12 participants. 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 Name: Mikki & Kaylin. Contact Phone: 864-596-3504.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Book Tygers
Adults
Start the year by stepping into another world. Our theme this month is fantasy. Read a fantasy book your choice. Need inspiration? Stop by the library to check out our display of recommended reads. Join us to share and discuss what you read.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Teresa Herrera. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah and Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed
Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Category: Closings.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
LEGO Club
Kids
Build your own creation or work on our monthly challenge. This month's challenge will be to build using only one color of LEGO. 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: Miriam Backhaus. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Monday, January 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
How Does the Sun Work?
Mixed Ages
The Sun is sometimes overlooked as another star in the heavens. We will explore it criticality to Earth and how it works.
Target audience is 9-adult. Registration opens two weeks before a show. Registration is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium Kohler Classroom. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah or Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Moss Magic in Your Landscape
Adults
Wish that your garden could provide green appeal for the entire year, even in winter months? Are you tired of mowing grass? Conserving Carolina presents Mossin' Annie (aka Annie Martin), WNC native and internationally recognized moss expert, as she tells us how we can use moss in our landscapes.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
Landrum Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Adults
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.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Inman Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea and Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Mini Makers: Balloon Racers
Kids
Using simple materials and big imaginations, young engineers will explore how air, motion, and energy work together to make their own Balloon Cars. This activity is most suitable for ages 6-12. Space is available for the first 35 participants.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jillian Dillard. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Mini Makers: Kozy Kitties
Kids
Create purr-fect cardboard kitties and keep them warm in soft, colorful yarn sweaters. Wrap, decorate, and explore your imagination with this cozy craft.
This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available to the first 24 participants. 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: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Children's Staff. Contact Phone: 864-596-3504.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Anime Society
Teens
Vote for an anime to watch, make origami creations, hang out, and eat ramen. Anime rated TV-PG to TV-14. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen ASMR Hangout: Snow Edition
Teens
Tickle your brain by playing in fake snow, crackling soaps, and making winter-themed sensory bottles. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Teens Play: Bingo
Teens
Play both classic and different patterns of Bingo to win prizes. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Noelle. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cowpens Library.
Teen FAFSA Workshop
Teens
Kick off college application season at the library. Be guided through the basics of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by experts from local colleges. Limited laptops available on a first-come, first-served basis, but the FAFSA can be completed on a smartphone. This program is designed for high school seniors. Parents or guardians are welcome to attend with their senior.
Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Passport to the Universe
Mixed Ages
“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.
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 6 - adult. Children should remain with their adult at all times. 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.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Solar Superstorms
Mixed Ages
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.
Solar Superstorms is a major production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
The show features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the inner workings of the sun, including a series of groundbreaking scientific visualizations computed on the giant new supercomputing initiative, Blue Waters, based at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois.
Brace yourself for the onslaught of the next… Solar Superstorm.
Doors close promptly at 2:00 p.m. If you need to leave for any reaso…
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah and Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Homeschool: Force Explorers
Kids
Discover the science of motion. We will experiment with inertia to explore how forces make objects move. This activity is most suitable for ages 6-12. Space is available for the first 35 participants.
Category: Homeschool. Contact Name: Jillian Dillard. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Foothills Book Circle
Adults
Join the Foothills Book Circle to discuss "The Clockmaker's Daughter" by Kate Morton. Stop by the desk to check out a copy.
Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Miniature Yarn Hats
Teens
Use cardboard and colorful yarn to create a miniature hat for decor or a small figurine. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teens Play: Bingo
Teens
Play bingo to win fun prizes. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teens Play: D&D for Beginners
Teens
Embark on our ongoing adventure of simplified D&D perfect for both beginners and experienced players. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Open to the first 8 teens to register online.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Mini Makers: Winter Crafts
Kids
Do you want to build a snowman? We will make various snow and winter inspired crafts. This activity is best suited for ages 5-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: BIlly. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Birth of Planet Earth
Mixed Ages
Birth of Planet Earth shares the updated theories of our planet’s origins.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own.
The film shares advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
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 is 13 - adult. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights and explosions may affect some younger audience members. Registration opens two weeks before a show and is required for this free show.
Room: The Planetarium. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Rea or Mycah. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.