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Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed

Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Thanksgiving. Category: Closings. Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Friday, November 28, 2025. All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.

2025 Tyger River Arts Fair

Mixed Ages Join us for the Friends of the Middle Tyger Library's highly anticipated Tyger River Arts Fair. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support local artists. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Leverne McBeth. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story

Mixed Ages On July 20, 1969, 600 million people around the world gathered to witness a historic moment of human achievement broadcast live from the Moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil Armstrong. The world celebrated as the astronauts took their first steps on the Moon. But few people were aware of just how huge an effort it had taken to get them there. These Apollo 11 astronauts were just 2 of nearly 400,000 people who had worked over ten years towards this goal. But how did they do it? What did it take to put humans on the Moon? Revisit the thrilling time. 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 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, November 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Headquarters 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 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 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, November 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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, in “Passport to the Universe” you can fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible. Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 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, November 29, 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 1, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Homeschool Book Club: "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street"

Kids Join the Homeschool Book Club for lively discussion, games, and activities to bring the story "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Glaser to life. Pick up a copy to read before our meet-up. This ongoing monthly program is most suitable for ages 8-12. Please register in advance starting Monday, November 3, 2025. 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: Homeschool. Contact Name: Savannah Davis. Contact Phone: 864-381-1588. Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Boiling Springs 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 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. Landrum Library.

Genealogy Series: Working with DNA Results

Adults I have my results, now what? Discover how DNA is useful for genealogy research and learn strategies for figuring out who those DNA matches are and how you are connected to them. This is a virtual event. Please use the link below to register for this program: https://infodepot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/l9AuuMI5Ss61whaeCKdtMA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the meeting. Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Phone: 864-596-3508. Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. ONLINE.

Pick-Me-Up Kit: Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Ornament

Kids Pick up some holiday cheer with our Christmas ornament Pick-Me-Up kit. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Materials available while supplies last. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Miriam Backhaus. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Inman Library.

Homeschool: Colonial Christmas Celebration

Kids Explore and enjoy colonial Christmas traditions, treats, and crafts with Stefanie Ridley with Making History SC. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Space is available to the first 25 participants. Category: Homeschool. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 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 2, 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 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Novel Tea Book Club

Adults Join our Novel Tea Book Club. This month we will be celebrating the season with holiday books. Choose your favorite and come share it. New members are always welcome. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Holly. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 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, December 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Kids Play: "Rise of the Guardians"

Kids Create your own holiday crafts as the guardians of your childhood race to keep your memories safe. Craft while watching "Rise of the Guardians," rated PG. This program is best suited for ages 6-12. Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Emily West. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Volunteens: Make Blankets for Hospital Patients

Teens Work with other teens to create comfy, no-sew blankets to help support oncology patients at Spartanburg Regional. Open to the first 20 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Boiling Springs Library.

Teens Geek Out: K-Pop Bingo

Teens Identify K-Pop songs to hit bingo and win themed prizes. 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 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Polar Express Pajama Party

Mixed Ages All aboard the Polar Express. Wear your comfy pajamas and join us for hot chocolate as we watch the "Polar Express" movie. Believe the magic. Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Wendy McCarty. Contact Phone: 864-406-8003. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Cowpens Library.

Snowscape Studio DIY Paint Program

Adults Celebrate the season with us and take home a beautiful winter scene that you paint yourself. You will receive step-by-step instructions - no artistic talent required. Be sure to sign up as space is limited. Adults only, please. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Holly and Sarah. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

CANCELLED - 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 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.

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 3, 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 3, 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 Harp Ensemble. 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 3, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Woodruff Readers Book Discussion

Adults This month we will discuss “The Turnout" by Megan Abbott. All adult patrons are invited to join us for a lively discussion. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Wednesday, December 3, 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. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

LEGO Club

Kids LEGO builders unite. Free build and special themed challenges 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, December 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Page to Screen Media Club

Adults Do you enjoy comparing a novel with the movie/TV adaptation? Then join our media club where every other month we will discuss selected books and their film counterparts. For December we will be discussing "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker and either film adaptation. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Mark Gunnells. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Wednesday, December 3, 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. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Headquarters 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 4, 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. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Foothills Book Circle

Adults Join the Foothills Book Circle to discuss "11/22/63" by Stephen King. Stop by the desk to check out a copy. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Landrum Library.

Lego Club

Kids Build holiday themed creations with us this month. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Landrum Library.

Teens Play: Holiday Pictionary

Teens Sketch and guess items associated with this festive time of year to win gift-wrapped prizes. For teen ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 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, November 6 to sign up early or click the Sign Up button to register starting November 7. 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: Finn and Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 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. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 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 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 4, 2025, 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, December 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2025, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM. Boiling Springs Library.

Homeschool: Christmas Crafts and Gifts

Kids Make home-made or “library-made” gifts and crafts for the holidays. Materials are available to the first 30 participants in the 5 to 12 age range. Please register in advance starting Friday, November 21. Category: Homeschool. Contact Name: Theresa P. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Friday, December 5, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 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. Friday, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Boiling Springs Library.

Evergreen Crafts

Mixed Ages Just in time for the holiday season, Landrum will be offering an all-ages craft event. Create one of three holiday crafts for children, teens, and adults. All crafts will have a focus on recycled or biodegradable material, ranging from garland to ornaments. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218. Friday, December 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Landrum Library.

Microsoft Word: Basic Level

Mixed Ages Want to learn how to become a Microsoft Word user? This basic level workshop will focus on how to add, delete, cut, copy, paste, change font size, color, and text alignment. Also learn how to add and modify bulleted and numbered lists. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person. Category: Technology Classes. Contact Name: Leverne McBeth. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

CANCELLED - 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 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Friends of the Cowpens Library Winter Sale

Mixed Ages Need a gift idea this holiday season? You can find great deals on books, magazines, movies and more while enjoying a complementary hot chocolate at our winter sale. Category: Book Sales. Contact Name: Charlie Sinclair. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Cowpens Library.

Winter Holiday Painting for Families

Mixed Ages Come paint festive wooden cutouts. Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on family painting event. Join us for a cozy and creative time as families gather to decorate wooden holiday cutouts - perfect for gifts, decorations, or keepsakes. Limited seating, please register online beginning November 22. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Pam Inman or Tina Hammonds. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pacolet Library.

Microsoft Excel: Basic Level

Mixed Ages Learn the basics of creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. This webinar covers navigating around Excel, entering data, selecting data, adjusting rows and columns, and using basic formulas. Sign up by phone at 864-439-4759 or in person. Category: Technology Classes. Contact Name: Leverne McBeth. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Winter Holiday Painting for Families

Mixed Ages Come paint festive wooden cutouts. Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on family painting event. Join us for a cozy and creative time as families gather to decorate wooden holiday cutouts - perfect for gifts, decorations, or keepsakes. Limited seating, please register online beginning November 22. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Pam Inman or Tina Hammonds. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Pacolet Library.

CANCELLED - 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 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

CANCELLED - 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 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

WhoDunIt Mystery Book Club

Adults Meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 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. December's selection is: "The Lying Game" by Ruth Ware. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Monday, December 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Boiling Springs 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 8, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Mini Makers: Shrinky Dink Silhouette Ornaments

Kids Pose for a portrait taken by a professional photographer on a holiday themed backdrop. Make a Shrinky Dink ornament using your silhouette. Dress to impress. 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 1. 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: Wendy McCarty. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430. Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cowpens Library.

Teen Holiday Party

Teens Enjoy hot chocolate, ice and decorate an edible pine tree, make custom gift bows, and watch "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Rated TV-PG. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Intro to Journaling

Adults Join us for an Introduction to journaling. We will learn about the different types of journaling and the various supplies you can incorporate into your journal. Please bring your own journal of your choice. Other supplies will be provided. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Madison Whitlock. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Woodruff Library.

Make It Mondays @ the Maker Lab - Cozy Cards

Mixed Ages Join us for a cozy Monday of creativity and joy. Get a jump start on your holiday card making; Create cozy cards with Sarah in the Contec Maker Classroom. This is a drop-in style program, and supplies will be available on a first-come, first serve basis.  Ages 12 and up. Room: Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Sarah Bezuidenhout. Contact Phone: 864-216-7554. Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teens Geek Out: Stranger Things

Teens Watch the first episode of season 5 and make Stranger Things-themed ornaments. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Monday, December 8, 2025, 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, December 8, 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 9, 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 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Teens Make: Miniature Evergreens

Teens Use pipe cleaners, construction paper, and other decorative elements to make festive trees, perfect for the holiday season. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Blaine Thompson. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 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. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teens Play: Bingo

Teens Play both classic and different patterns of Bingo to win prizes. For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Landrum Library.

Teens Make: Upcycled Tees

Teens Learn basic hand stitching and mending to transform an unwanted T-shirt into a tote bag. Bring your own shirt or use one of ours. Open to the first 12 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 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 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM. Headquarters Library.

Alzheimer's Association presents Caregiving During the Holidays

Adults For many caregivers the holiday season may give rise to stress, frustration, or sadness, rather than peace and goodwill. Join us to learn how to care for yourself and those diagnosed, making the holidays more enjoyable. You will have tips to help others understand Alzheimer's awareness and holiday safety. Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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 9, 2025, 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, December 10, 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 10, 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. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 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 "Little Women" (2019) and "Little Women" (1949). Call the Woodruff Library for the Zoom link. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. ONLINE.

DIY Snowy Mason Jars

Adults Join us for another fun winter craft where we’ll be giving mason jars a unique snowy flair. Limited to the first 10 signups starting December 1. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Josh. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Inman Library.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Teens Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas, give feedback, and earn volunteer credit. This month, we'll review 2025, brainstorm ideas for 2026, then vote yay or nay on possible programs in a speed round. To sign up to attend on Zoom, click the sign up button. New teens are always welcome. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. ONLINE & In person (Headquarters Library).

Alliance Therapy Dogs

Mixed Ages Need some stress relief from exams and the holiday season? Drop in and visit with the dogs from our local chapter of Alliance Therapy Dogs. Everyone is welcome. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Talk Medicare with Me: Fraud Schemes

Adults Join us for a Free Medicare Webinar where you can learn all about navigating the world of Medicare from the comfort of your local library. Talk Medicare with Me is presented to you by The South Carolina Department on Aging State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SCSHIP). Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Name: Leverne McBeth. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Middle Tyger 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 11, 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. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Riverside Readers Book Discussion

Adults Join us to discuss "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan. It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. A tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Teen DIY: Gingerbread House Ornaments

Teens Decorate a clay pot to make a festive gingerbread-inspired ornament. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Teen Gift Workshop

Teens Make personalized presents including candles, shirts, and coasters. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Please register online in advance. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Sara & Tessa. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Inman Library.

JumpStart: STEM for Adults - Light Up Flower Garlands

Adults Why should kids get to have all the fun? Create a garland of origami flowers that will light up using paper circuitry. Space is limited so be sure to sign up. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Krissa Stewart. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 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. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 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, December 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Inman Library.

Teen Homeschooled: Cupcake Wars

Teens Compete to decorate the most impressive cupcake. Open to the first 24 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Headquarters 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Home Alone Holiday Movie

Kids Holiday Movie Time. Come laugh, share, and reminisce with the classic Christmas movie, Home Alone. The movie is rated PG. Space is available to the first 40 participants. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Stephanie Ford. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423. Friday, December 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Chesnee 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 15, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

LEGO Club

Kids Build your own creation or work on our monthly challenge. This month's challenge will be to build something holiday themed. 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, December 15, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Inman Library.

Family LEGOs and More

Kids Let’s stick together and build as a family with LEGOs, DUPLOs, and more. All families welcome. This activity is suitable for children of all ages. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Monday, December 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Random Space Facts

Mixed Ages Come explore ten little known facts about NASA and space science. These range from colliding galaxies to the mission to return to the moon. This is 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: Planetarium Kohler Classroom. Category: Planetarium & Science. Contact Name: Mycah or Rea. Contact Phone: 864-755-7103. Monday, December 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Headquarters 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 15, 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 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: Music Bingo (Holiday Edition)

Teens Test your music knowledge for a chance to win festive prizes. 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 looks closely at the observance of New Year's during the Civil War Era. Taking three different sites where the New Year's was anticipated and celebrated in different ways -- African-American churches and communities, the White House in Washington, D.C. and the Confederacy's capital city, Richmond, Virginia -- the lecture considers a range of issues associated with American culture during the Civil War. 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.

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, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Headquarters 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.

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.

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.