Whether you are a seasoned knitter or crocheter or this is your first time to pick up yarn, all skill levels are welcome to join us for our crafting circle!

This month, our club is reading Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Request a copy at the Camden front desk. New members welcome!

If you’re looking to reenter the work force or need help with your career planning, drop by and see how SC Works can help.

The United Women in Faith host their annual “Before the Cup” Bake Sale on Thursday from 5pm-6pm inside the Family Life Center behind Lyttleton Street UMC. All proceeds will be used for local and state missions.

Join certified Yoga instructor Charlotte Matthews for a Yoga session suitable for the whole family!

Kids and parents playing along are welcome to join us in playing with Legos at the library.

Join other Lego fans at the Bethune branch to build with the library’s Legos. For kids of all ages

The United Women in Faith host their annual “Before the Cup” Bake Sale on Friday from 8am-1pm inside the Family Life Center behind Lyttleton Street UMC. All proceeds will be used for local and state missions.

The Tree of Life Congregation on North Trenholm Road in Columbia hosts their BIG NOSH Jewish Food Festival on March 30th. The fest involves in house dining, take out, a bake sale, and sanctuary tours to learn about Jewish traditions and practices.

Join Jackie Jordan, Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn the best tips & tricks for your garden. Come grow with us!

Bring your child to the Bethune library for stories, songs, and more with Youth Librarian Lauren Decker! For ages 0-5.

Come enjoy a sweet bedtime story at the library. Don’t forget your jammies and teddy! Ages 0-8.

 Drop in for a chess club for all ages and skill levels! If you don’t know how to play, we offer free lessons for ages 8 to adult. In each session, we’ll also discuss tactics for your chess game. This week, we’re discussing scholar’s mate and other quick checkmates

Need someplace to unwind and hang out with your friends or other tweens/teens? Come to KCL Elgin and socialize, play games, do artwork, work on a group project, or just chill with our lo-fi. No sign-up is required; just drop in and hang. For ages 12-17

ASL: How many languages do you know? Join us for a 2-part series in March & April learning the basics of American Sign Language with ASL instructor Gianna Treap. You’ll be able to communicate without saying a word! Sign up by email: laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org. For ages 5-8.

ASL: How many languages do you know? Join us for a 2-part series in March & April learning the basics of American Sign Language with ASL instructor Gianna Treap. You’ll be able to communicate without saying a word! Sign up by email: laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org.
For ages 9-12.

KCL invites teen gamers to come enjoy tabletop RPG and strategy-based board games at Open Game Night! Seats are limited, so RSVP is required to attend. Email markw@kershawcountylibrary.org to reserve your teen’s spot. Signups must be received no later than the Wednesday before the event! Space is limited. For ages 12-17.

The Gospel Hi-Lites 31st Anniversary Celebration will involve performances by the Community Brothers of Elgin, Rev. Loman Jones and the Old Timers of Camden, the Johnsonaires of Columbia, the National Jr’s of Columbia, the Singing Crusaders of Camden, the Singing Cavaliers of Eastover, and Aice Walker and the Silver Voices. For more information, call 803-420-2074.

Spring Take-and-Make: Pick up a Spring craft kit at the Elgin library while supplies last. Limit 3 per family.

Tea Gardens: Join Jackie Jordan, Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn about tea gardens. Come grow with us!

Kids and teens of all ages are welcome to come build with varying items at the Elgin library! We have Legos, K’nex, Keva Planks, and more. It’s a great way to add a little STEM into the day!

Whether you are a seasoned knitter or crocheter or this is your first time to pick up yarn, all skill levels are welcome to join us for our crafting circle!

Dementia Dialogues® – offered through the Office for the Study of Aging (OSA) at the University of South Carolina – is a 5-module, evidence-informed, nationally registered training course designed to educate community members and formal or informal caregivers for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).  Julie Trott, Instructor.

Money 101: All teen homeschoolers are welcome to talk, create, and throw out ideas in a new and extended two-hour format. This month we will hear from a local banker concerning finances -opening accounts, savings, how to buy what you want and more! Register by emailing laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org

If you’re looking to reenter the work force or need help with your career planning, drop by and see how SC Works can help.

Ages 18+ can sign up and enjoy an afternoon of painting with us! We’ll be working on canvas with acrylic paints. Call the Elgin branch to sign up at 803-438-7881.

Advance Directives: Join local attorney Johnny Kornegay at the library to discuss need-to-know legal information on advance directives.  Please call 803-425-1508 to sign up. Sponsored by the SC Bar Public Services Division.

Join certified Yoga instructor Charlotte Matthews for a Yoga session suitable for the whole family!

Kids and parents playing along are welcome to join us in playing with Legos at the library.

April Showers: April showers bring May flowers! We’ll do a rainbow rain science experiment and a craft. Register by emailing laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org. For ages 2-5.

Bunny Business: Bring your child and let them make a fun spring craft with us. Sign up by emailing your child’s name, age, and time preference (10 or 11 AM) to hannag@kershawcountylibrary.org or call the Elgin branch at 803-438-7881. Suggested ages 3-12.

Kershaw 29 Blue Lodge hosts a BBQ Sale with BBQ, Hash, Rice, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, and Bread for $12 each on April 12, 2025, Starting at 10:30am at 833 John G. Richards Rd. (Masonic Lodge). Portions of the proceeds will benefit local charities.

Emmanuel Baptist Church of Camden is having their annual Easter Eggstravaganza Sunday, April 13th Starting at 5:30 pm Everyone is welcome! There will be an egg hunt for the kids, food, fun, and games! This is a free event and the entire community is invited. Emmanuel Baptist Church is at 1643 McRae Road in Camden.

Mid Carolina Credit Union’s 64th Annual Meeting to be held in-person at Lugoff Elgin High School. You’ll hear CEO Dean Scarborough speak on Mid Carolina’s progress over the past year and its future outlook, and vote for the Board of Directors. Doors open for registration starting at 5:30pm and the meeting will begin at 6:30pm. Those attending will each receive one ticket entry in the cash prize giveaways. For extra chances, bring canned or non-perishable goods for Mid Carolina’s food drive. For every item you bring, up to 10, you’ll receive two extra tickets for the prize drawings. Food donations will go to the Christian Community Ministries of Kershaw County. For more information, call 432-8521 or visit www.midcarolinacu.com.

Bring your child to the Bethune library for stories, songs, and more with Youth Librarian Lauren Decker! For ages 0-5.

Do you know Mo? Can you suss out some Seuss? Then join us for picture book trivia night. Light snacks provided.

Dementia Dialogues® – offered through the Office for the Study of Aging (OSA) at the University of South Carolina – is a 5-module, evidence-informed, nationally registered training course designed to educate community members and formal or informal caregivers for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).  Julie Trott, Instructor.

Drop in anytime during branch hours to learn about and create your own black out poetry! For all ages.

Drop in for a chess club for all ages and skill levels! If you don’t know how to play, we offer free lessons for
ages 8 to adult. In each session, we’ll also discuss tactics for your chess game. This week, we’re discussing advanced tactics skewers & discoveries.

Need someplace to unwind and hang out with your friends or other tweens/teens? Come to KCL Elgin and socialize, play games, do artwork, work on a group project, or just chill with our lo-fi. No sign-up is required; just drop in and hang. For ages 12-17

Mid Carolina Credit Union’s Community Shred Event and Food Drive at the Lugoff Branch at 841 Hwy 1 South (next to the Chevy dealership).

In keeping with the credit union philosophy of people helping people, we’d like your help with our community food drive. As you bring your items to be shredded, we ask that you bring a donation of canned or non-perishable goods; all donations will go to the local food pantry, Christian Community Ministries, and help those within our community.

This shred event will be drive thru and contactless.  MCCU staff­ will be on hand to unload your shreddables and food donations from your vehicle’s trunk or hatch and you will remain in your vehicle. This shredding service is for PAPER ONLY – no metal, cords, or electronics please.

We’re celebrating Earth Day a little early with a bee story and fun craft!

Join LaShella Kirkland, trained group facilitator & chairperson of Mental Health of America’s Kershaw County Chapter, to learn about NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Every state has a chapter and in SC, every county/city has an affiliate. Learn about support groups & free training as well.

This month, our club is reading The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Request a copy at the Camden front desk. New members welcome!

This month, our club is reading When Cicadas Cry by Caroline Cleveland. Request a copy with the librarian today! New members welcome!

Dementia Dialogues® – offered through the Office for the Study of Aging (OSA) at the University of South Carolina – is a 5-module, evidence-informed, nationally registered training course designed to educate community members and formal or informal caregivers for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).  Julie Trott, Instructor.

Join other Lego fans at the Bethune branch to build with the library’s Legos. For kids of all ages.

Kids and parents playing along are welcome to join us in playing with Legos at the library.

Join certified Yoga instructor Charlotte Matthews for a Yoga session suitable for the whole family!

This month, our club is reading The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. Request a copy with the librarian today! New members welcome!

Whether you are a seasoned knitter or crocheter or this is your first time to pick up yarn, all skill levels are welcome to join us for our crafting circle!

Bring your child to the Bethune library for stories, songs, and more with Youth Librarian Lauren Decker! For ages 0-5.

If you’re looking to reenter the work force or need help with your career planning, drop by and see how SC Works can help.

Dementia Dialogues® – offered through the Office for the Study of Aging (OSA) at the University of South Carolina – is a 5-module, evidence-informed, nationally registered training course designed to educate community members and formal or informal caregivers for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).  Julie Trott, Instructor.

The Camden Shrine Club hosts a Cruise in for a Cause. Classic Cars with a $20 registration fee children’s and people’s choice awarded the night of the cruise in. The event will be family friendly with food trucks and bouncy houses for the kiddos. There will be a DJ providing entertainment.

Rev. Loman Jones and the Old Timers will celebrate their 12th Anniversary with a show at the KC Recreation Department including The Conquers of Lancaster, The Heavenly Aires of Tookiedoo, The Gospel Hi-Lites of Lugoff, the Singing Angels of Sumter and the McDuffies of Bennettsville. For ticket and more information, call 803-475-3181 or 303-475-4179.