Join us as we learn about the American flag and make one to take home. Register by emailing laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org

An Indian Artifact Show will take place sponsored by the Piedmont Archaeological Society. Admission is Free.

Join us for the revival of the Bethune D&D club! We’re moving to a bi-weekly schedule. Ages 13 to adult are welcome to join us for an adventure no matter your experience with the game.

Drop by the Camden Branch and learn how to learn a language! Interested in learning the French Language? We have an app for that! Your library provides Mango Languages with over 70 world languages and more than 20 English courses. Carry the lessons with you via the app to learn on the go. No sign up required, just stop by.

In this informative class lead by Jasmine Leavitt, we will learn proper pruning and trimming techniques for a variety of trees and shrubs.  Please call us at 803-425-1508 to register.
For ages 18+.

Patriotic Take-and-Make: Swing by and pick up a take-and-make celebrating the 250^th of our nation! Limit one per child.

Kids and teens of all ages can join us at the Elgin library to build with a variety of bricks and blocks. Enjoy Legos, K’nex, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, wooden blocks, and more.

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.

Join us to craft something patriotic to celebrate the 250^th birthday of our nation. For ages 18+.

All teen homeschoolers are welcome to honor our country’s 250^th anniversary by reading about the Fort McHenry flag, and making your own primitive looking flag out of muslin. All materials supplied.  For ages 12 and older.  Please register by emailing laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org.

The Kershaw County Amateur Radio Club is inviting the public to its monthly meeting. Organizers say the meeting is open not only to licensed amateur radio operators, but also to anyone interested in ham radio or earning an FCC amateur radio license. More information is available by email at info@KC4RC.com

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.

I Spy: America: Drop in anytime for a special America 250 edition of I Spy!

Begin your groundwork using family history lessons and tools found on Ancestry Library Edition. Outline what you already know about your family and move backwards into your ancestry. Create a good search using special tips & tricks for narrowing your returns. Ages 18+; due to limited seating, please register at the Camden branch or call 803-425-1508.

This month’s Bare Roots Beginnings is a special edition centered on America250 & Revolutionary War searching.

Ancestry Library Edition is available inside the library only and does not require a username or password. You may bring your laptop or electronic device with you for personal classroom use

Stop in anytime during branch hours to play with our selection of board games. Feel free to bring your own! It’s fun for all ages.

Come help save a life and donate blood with the Red Cross’s Bloodmobile! Donors will receive a free beach towel while supplies last.

Meet New York Times Bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey as we celebrate the launch of our Summer Scribes Series featuring author talks throughout the summer. Kristy will discuss her new book, Summer State of Mind, with a book signing to follow. Free copies of the book while supplies last, as well as for-sale copies. Reservations required. Please visit the website to reserve your free seats: https://buytickets.at/kershawcountylibrary/2156032

Upcycling at its finest! Old book pages will once again be used to make a fun addition to your Spring décor. Join us by calling 803-425-1508 to save your place. For ages 18 and up.

This month, our club will discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. New members welcome.

Our friends at Kershaw County First Steps are coming to Bethune for stories, songs, and activities! All ages welcome.

Cancer survivors and caregivers join SC Cancer Alliance at KCL Elgin to share their stories with others and get the word out about the five screenable cancers (breast, cervical, colorectal, lung & prostate). Hear their powerful stories and ask your questions. Light refreshments provided. Please register by calling the branch at 803-438-7881.

Charlotte Dewar completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Flow Style Yoga in 2021. Charlotte’s yoga teaching style encourages you to align and sync your body, breath and soul. She is also certified in Kidding Around Yoga and believes a good sense of humor is essential in life. Please show up a few minutes early to get settled before class. Don’t forget your yoga mat! Call 803-425-1508 to register. For ages 18 and up.

Dementia Care Specialist, Cherniece Kelley, will be joining us for coffee. She will be available to answer any questions patrons may have regarding dementia, and caring for loved ones with dementia.

Teens ages 12-17 can join other teens at the library for fun, games, conversation and crafts.

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

Join us at the Bethune library to play games with your family! For all ages. Games provided or bring your own!

Join us for the revival of the Bethune D&D club! We’re moving to a bi-weekly schedule. Ages 13 to adult are welcome to join us for an adventure no matter your experience with the game.

Flint Hill Baptist Church in Camden invites you to their Gospel Fest on Saturday, May 23rd from 2 to 8 p.m. at 2045 Flint Hill Road. Enjoy an afternoon and evening of worship and music featuring Second Chance Ministries, Dearal Rogers, Julian Brown Ministries, Saved By Grace, and Randy Sharpe. It’s a free event—bring a lawn chair or blanket, and come ready to praise. Food and drinks will be available, and a love offering will be accepted.

Join the Honorary Reverend Loman Jones and the Old Timers as they celebrate their 13th Anniversary in Camden. The event will be held at Kershaw County Parks and Recreation, located at 1042 West DeKalb Street. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the program begins at 4. Enjoy a powerful afternoon of gospel music featuring special guests including Mary Myers and The Team of Joy of Orangeburg, along with groups from across the region.

For ticket and more information, contact 803-475-3181.

Drop in and discuss Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Request your book at the front desk.

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.

This month, our club is reading Slightly South of Simple by Kristy Woodson Harvey. Request a copy at the Camden front desk. New members welcome!

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.

Join KCL for a day of Revolutionary fun featuring Bright Star Touring Theatre, a Civil War presentation, Colonial-themed crafts, and KCL’s Bookmobile.

10 AM – Historic Camden Tour: We will hike to Historic Camden, where they will start the day describing the occupation of Camden by the British starting on May 31,1780.  We’ll walk to the redoubt and gain some insight into life in a British fortification.

11 AM – Bright Star Theater presents Jack’s Adventure in American History: Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history! George Washington, Ben Franklin, Henry Ford and Neil Armstrong are just some of the 22 characters who show up in this high-energy adventure.

12 PM – Civil War Presentation: Dr. David Decker, Assoc. Professor of History at USC-Sumter, will use examples of uniforms, weapons and horse equipment to show the development of the US Army’s mounted troops.  Examples will come from the Revolutionary, Mexican and Civil Wars.  We will look at why and how uniforms change, why and how saddles change as well as weapon development and use.

12:30 PM – Colonial Crafts: To wear a hat or head covering today is not necessary, but in 1776 it was required! Women wore bonnets or mop caps depending on what they were doing and men wore tricorn hats. Dress the part of a colonial youth by making mop caps and tricorns with library staff. All materials supplied. Please register by emailing: laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org

This drop-in, hands-on nature event for children and families (ages 0–12) will feature messy, sensory-rich trail stations such as nature print-making, a mud kitchen, a bug exploration station, a nature scavenger hunt, colorful trail soakers, salt dough animal tracks and so much more! Dress for a mess! Twist & Sip Lemonade and the Big Dill Grill will be on hand as well. Join us as we kick off summer reading right.