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Summer Reading Registration Starts May 22nd!
There are special incentives for preschoolers,  grade school age kids, 
and teens that read this summer.  Stop by your ABBE library to sign up!
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Summer Performers
Magician Chad Crews     Porkchop Productions      SREL                              Sciencetellers



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Aiken
Play & Grow
Fridays June 16 & July 28 from 10 am- 12 pm
Drop in for playtime at the library!
Toys, puppets, & more in the first floor meeting room.
Friday Storytimes
Books, songs, & interactive  activities for children with an adult caregiver.
May 12, 19, & 26    
June 2, 9, 23, & 30  
July 7, 14, & 21
A ges 0-23 months at 10:15 am
Ages 2-3 years at 11:00 am
Ages 4-5 years at 11:45 am
Family Events
Youth Wing Show: Fairy Tale Network
Tues, June 20 at 11 am & 7 pm
Local students present hilarious fractured fairy tales! Limited Seating.
All Ages
Kindness Week
July 3-8
Pick up a Kindness Card beginning June 26 & do the activities. Turn it in by July 8 for a small prize. All Ages.
Splashdown W/ Aiken Public Safety & Slime a Librarian
July 12 at 11:00 am
Aiken patrons are challenged to build a better world by giving to our penny drive for Habitat for Humanity. If $250.00 is raised by July 10, kids will get to slime a librarian! All Ages.
Build-a-Rama Family Night
Tue, July 18 at 6- 8 pm
Drop in for fun building challenges to complete as a family. All Ages
School Age Events
Porkchop Productions
Tue, June 6 at 2:00 pm at Aiken Community Playhouse. K to 5th Grade
Egg Drop Engineering
Wed, June 14 at 11:00 am at ACPL.
Stop by ACPL starting June 5 to pick up an egg drop kit. Bring your completed device on June 14 to see if your egg survives a great fall!  Egg kits limited to 50 kids. K to 5th Grade
Magician Chad Crews
Wed, June 21 at 2:00 pm  at Aiken Community Playhouse 
K to 5th Grade
SREL
Wed, June 28 at 2:00 pm  at Aiken Community Playhouse 
K to 5th Grade
Sciencetellers
Wed, July 19 at 2:00 pm at Aiken Community Playhouse 
K to 5th Grade
Teen Events
Death By Chocolate
  Thu, June 15 at 4 pm
Satisfy your sweet tooth with games & challenges ft. candy! Grades 6 to 12
Going to the Dogs
Thu, June 22 at 4 pm
Meet the founder of Sasha's Ropes of Love, make a dog toy to give to the Aiken SPCA, & create a toy for a furry friend. Grades 6 to 12
Art of Sound Effects W/ Porkchop Productions
Thu, June 29 at 4 pm
Learn all about Foley sound effects for TV & film. Grades 6 to 12
Solar S'mores
Thu, July 13 at 4 pm
No campfire? No problem! Create a solar oven for S'mores. Grades 6 to 12
Frankentoys
Thu, July 20 at 4 pm
Dismember old toys to create new & gruesome ones! Grades 6 to 12
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone Interactive Movie      
Thu, July 27, at 4- 6:30 pm
Celebrate Harry's birthday with a crazy interactive movie! Grades 6 to 12


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Bamberg
School Age Events
K indness Rocks!
Tue, June 6 at 10:30 am
A storytime and crafting event celebrating kindness. K to 5th grade
Magician Chad Crews
  Wed, June 21 at 10:30 am
K to 5th grade
Minute 2 Win It: Construction Edition
Tue, June 27 at 10:30 am
Move through stations featuring 60-second building challenges. K to 5th grade
Porkchop Productions
Tue, July 11 at 10:30 am
K to 5th grade
Sciencetellers
Tue, July 18 at 10:30 am
K to 5th grade
LEGO Club
Tue, July 25
  Preschool-K 10:30 am: Free play                  
1 st -5 th Grade 3:30 pm: Challenge: Cards
Family Events
Splashdown W/ Bamberg FD
Tues, Aug 1 at 10:30 am
Plus outdoor games and cooling snacks/beverages.
Movie Mondays
Featured films and popcorn!
June 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 11am
July 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 11am
Family Night: Minecraft Edition
Thu, August 3 at 5pm
Games, crafts, & refreshments.
Teen Events
'iMODginative' Inspirations
Thu, June 8 at 4pm
Custom design a journal reflecting your personal style & ambitions. All design materials provided by the library. Grades 6 to 12
Team Trials  
Thu, June 22 at 4 pm
Participate in cooperative games and challenges to foster teamwork and collaboration skills. Grades 6 to 12
Minute 2 Win It:
Construction Edition
Thu, July 20 at 4pm
Move through stations featuring sixty-second building challenges with a higher degree of difficulty. Grades 6 to 12
Teen Thursdays
June 15 & June 29   
  July 13 & July 27
6:00 pm
Join us in the meeting room for a feature film & popcorn.
Attend all four movies and earn a prize after submitting a completed punch card to a staff member. Grades 6 to 12



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Barnwell
Thursday Storytimes
June 8 to August 10 at  11:00 a.m.
 Ages Birth to 5

School Age Events
Magician Chad Crews
Mon, June 12 at 10:30 am
K to 5th grade
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Mon, June 26 at 10:30 am
K to 5th grade
Animal Homes Scavenger Hunt
Week of July 3-8
Search the Library for animal homes & get a special prize.
K to 5th grade
Porkchop Productions
Mon, July 10 at 10:30 am
K to 5th grade
Sciencetellers
Mon, July 17 at 10:30 am
K to 5th Grade
 
Teen Events
Create Your Own Hero Week
June 12-17
Create your own hero with HeroMachine or draw from your own imagination. Entries may be submitted all week. Prizes for top 3 most creative entries. Grades 6 to 12
Build Your Own Board Game
Wed, June 21 at 12:00 pm
Create your own board game.
Grades 6 to 12
Game Day
Wed, June 28 at 12:00 pm
Try an old-fashioned board game or play on our Xbox.
Grades 6 to 12
Build Your Own Cupcake
Wed, July 5 at 12:00 pm
Chocolate? Vanilla? Strawberry? Create your own cupcake.
Grades 6 to 12
Solar S'mores
Wed, July 12 at 12:00 pm
Build a s'mores oven.
Grades 6 to 12
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone Interactive Movie
Wed, July 19 at 12:00 pm
Celebrate Harry's birthday with a crazy interactive movie!
Summer Celebration
Wed, July 26 at 12:00 pm
We're celebrating the end of Summer Reading with board games and video games.
Pizza for lunch! Pre-registration required.
Grades 6 to 12
 
Family Events
Build-A-Rama
Thu, June 8 at 7:00 pm
Kick off Summer Reading & try our LEGO challenge, create a paper hat, & build a bridge with
toothpicks & marshmallows. All Ages
Paper Bag Castle
Thu, June 22 at 7:00 pm
Build your own paper bag castle. All Ages
Newspaper Towers
Thu, July 6 at 7:00 pm
Create the highest tower w/ only newspaper & masking tape. Tallest tower gets a special prize.
All ages.
Bottle Bank
Thu, July 20 at 7:00 pm
Recycle a plastic water bottle into a bank to save your coins. All Ages
Drive-In Movie: Cars
Mon, July 24 at 10:30 am
Build your own car and park it at our drive-in theatre. Snacks!  Pre-registration required. All Ages
Friday Flicks
Featured Films w/ a snack.
June 9 & 23 at 3:30 pm
July 14 & 28 at 3:30 pm
All Ages
 
Teen Camp: Game of Life
Dollar General Summer Learning Grant
June 21-July 26 at 9 am
Pick your car and a peg and find out what it takes to win the Game of Life. We'll explore education options, your first job, cooking, getting your license, and more!  Pre-registration is required  for this six-week camp.
Limit: 18 teens.

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Blackville
Magician Chad Crews
Mon, June 12 at 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
SREL
Mon, June 26 at 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Splashdown w/ Blackville FD
Mon, July 10 at 2:30 pm
All Ages
Sciencetellers
Mon, July 17 at 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
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Keep South Carolina Beautiful
Fri, June 9 at 10:30 am
Learn all about the importance of beautification & recycling. See the litter enforcement truck!
All Ages
Magician Chad Crews
Fri, June 16 at 10:30 am
Recommended- K-5th Grade
SREL
Fri, June 30 at 10:30 am
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Porkchop Productions
Fri, July 14 at 10:30 am
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Sciencetellers
Fri, July 21 at 10:30 am
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Pet Video Mini-Fest!
Fri, June 9 at 2:30 pm
Snacks & hilarious pet videos.
Grades 6 to 12
Splashdown W/ Denmark FD
Fri, July 28 at 10:30 am
All ages
Funday Mondays!
Cool Movies & Popcorn
at 3:30 pm
June 5: Finding Nemo (G)
June 19: Fern Gully:
The Last Rainforest (G)
July 3: Wall-E (G)
 July 17: Happy Feet (PG)
July 31: Happy Feet 2 (PG)
Storytime with Ms. Carolyn
Stories, songs, & fingerplays! 
June 12th & July 10th  at 3:30 pm
All Ages
Upcycle Crafts
June 26 and July 24 at 3:30
Bring in egg cartons & empty  2 liter plastic bottles from home. 
Grades K-5

Edgefield
Family Events
Movie Night: Monster Trucks
Thu, June 15 at 6:30 pm
All Ages
Game Mixture
Thu, June 22 at 6:30 pm
A family bonding experience with a variety of board games & snacks.
All Ages
Movie Night: Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 pm
All Ages
End of Summer Reading Party 
Tue, July 25 at 10:30 am
Celebrate reaching your reading goals w/ games, gift bags, & fun!
All Ages
Back-to-School Supply Drive & Movie
Thu, August 3 at 6:00 p.m.
It's almost time for school!  Let us help out a little by supplying a few items on your child's supply list. E njoy some refreshments  while watching the movie Sing. All Ages
 
S chool Age Events
Porkchop Productions
Tue, June 6 at 10:30 am
K to 5th Grades
Magician Chad Crews
Tue, June 13 at 10:30 am
K to 5th Grades
Peachtree Meets Storytime
Wed, June 21 at 10:30 am
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Heather Trotter & ECPL Storytime Clerk, Kayla, will share an awesome experience on what it means to visit the doctor. K to 5th Grade
SREL
Tue, June 27 at 10:30 am
K to 5th Grade
Build Your Craft
Tue, July 11 at 10:30 am
Spread out & build with Legos magnetics, & more. K to 5th Grade
Library Treasure Hunt
Tue, July 18 at 10:30 am
Break up into groups & find the books on your list. The team that finishes  first wins a prize!
K to 5th Grade
 
Teen Events
Food Fear Factor
Thu, June 29 at 6:30 pm
Face your fears & try something out of the ordinary. 
Grades 6 to 12
Teen Night: Murder Mystery Night
Thu, July 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Use character dossiers, a plot,& clues to crack the case. 
Grades 6 to 12
Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
Thu, July 27 at 6:30 pm
Dress up as any character in the Harry Potter series to compete in a costume contest.  Refreshments! 
Grades 6 to 12



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Jackson

SREL
Wed, June 7 at 2:00 pm
Recommended-K-5th Grade
Magician Chad Crews
Wed, June 14 at 2:00 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Build-A-Rama!
Wed, June 28 at 2:00 pm
Build with our Legos, magnetic tiles, & foam blocks.
All Ages
Death By Chocolate
Wed, July 12 at 2:00 pm
Games & challenges ft. candy!
6th to 12th Grade
Splashdown W/ the Jackson FD
Wed, July 19 at 2:00 pm
All Ages

Porkchop Productions
Wed, August 2nd at 2:00 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade


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Johnston


Magician Chad Crews
Tue, June 13 at 2:00 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
SREL
Tue, June 27 at 2:00 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Porkchop Productions
Wed, July 12 at 2:00 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Build-A-Rama!
Tue, July 25 at 2:00 pm
Build with our Legos, magnetic tiles, and foam blocks.
All Ages


 

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Midland Valley


SREL
Thu, June 8 at 2:00 pm
Recommended Ages- K-5th Grade
Magician Chad Crews
Thu, June 15 at 2:00 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Build-A-Rama!
Thu, June 29 at 2:00 pm
Build with our legos, magnetic tiles, and foam blocks.
All Ages
Rosie Revere, Engineer Storytime
Thu, July 13 at 2:00 pm
Fun activities w/ an official "Storytime from space selection." 
All Ages

  

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New Ellenton
SREL
Tue, June 13 at 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Build-A-Rama!
Tue, June 20 at 2:30 pm
Build with our Legos magnetic tiles, & foam blocks.
All Ages
Pet Video Min-Fest!
Tue, June 27 at 2:30 pm
Snacks and hilarious pet videos!
Grades 6 to 12
Porkchop Productions
Tue, July 11 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Sciencetellers
Tue, July 18 at 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade

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Nancy Carson (North Augusta)
 
Friday Storytimes
June 9, 16, 23, & 30      
July 14 & 21
Ages 0-2 years at 10:30 am
Ages 3-6 years at 11:15 am
 
School Age Events
Magician Chad Crews
Wed, June 14 at 10:30 AM
K to 5th Grade
NA Arts Cultural Arts Council Present: James and the Giant Peach
Fri, June 16 at 3 pm
Local adults & teens present the first act of the Broadway Play!
K to 5th Grade
SREL
Wed, June 28  at 10:30 am
K to 5th Grade
Morris Museum of Art
Fri, June 30 at 3 pm
Story & a craft with a Morris  Museum of Art staff member.
K to 5th Grade
Porkchop Productions
Wed, July 12 at 10:30 a.m.
K to 5th Grade
Building a New World:
Wild Wild West
Fri, July 14 at 3 pm
Learn about the Pony Express, play cowboy games, & more.
Sciencetellers
Wed, July 19 at 10:30 am
K to 5th Grade
Minecraft Fun
Fri, July 21 at 3 pm
Cool crafts, fun games, & maybe win a Lego Minecraft set.
K to 5th Grade
Family Events 
EastWind Castle
Wed, June 21 at 10:30 am
Presentation about building castles & medieval realia.
All Ages
Youth Wing Show: Fairy Tale Network
Fri, June 23 at 3 pm
Local students present  hilarious fractured fairy tales!
All Ages
Independence Week Movie Festival
July 3- July 7 at 10:30 am & 3 pm
Bring your own refreshments for this week of fun films.    
All Ages 
* The Library will be closed on July 4                
Splashdown
Wed, July 26 at 11 am
Wear sunscreen & come play in the fire truck spray.
All Ages
 
Teen Events
Stuffed Animal Taxidermy & Frankentoys
Mon, June 5 at 7 pm
Make a gruesome new toy or make a stuffed animal plaque.  BYO old toys or use ours.
6 to 12 Grades
Art of Sound Effects W/ Porkchop Productions
Mon, June 12 at 7 pm
Learn all about Foley sound effects for TV & film.
6 to 12 Grades
Library Lockdown:  Escape Room Adventure
Mon, June 19 at 7 pm
Your team will have 15 minutes to escape!
6 to 12 Grades * Registration is required.
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone Interactive Movie
Mon, July 3 at 6 pm
Celebrate Harry's birthday  with a crazy interactive movie!
6 to 12 Grades
Doctor in the Library:Literature & Doctor Who
Mon, July 10 at 7 pm
Travel with the Doctor through the world of BOOKS. In assoc. with Timegate presents: Wholanta.
6 to 12 Grades
Death by Chocolate
Mon, July 17 at 7 pm
Satisfy your sweet tooth with games & challenges ft. candy!
6 to 12 Grades
Teen Lock In
 Fri, July 28 from 6-11 pm
An after hours program for SR completers.  Author visit, pizza, books & more. 
6 to 12 Grades * Sign up is required.

 
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Touch-A-Truck
Thu, June 8 at 11:00 am
Get up and close & personal w/ some cool vehicles.
All Ages
Library Rocks!
Thu, June 15 from 3 to 5 PM
Drop in and paint rocks. The Library will provide basic supplies
Grades 4 & Up (Family event)

Pet Video Min-Fest!
Thu, June 22 at 2:30 pm
Snacks & hilarious pet videos!
Grades 6 to 12
SREL
Thu, July 6 at 2:30 pm
Recommended- K-5th Grade
Porkchop Productions
Thu, July 13 at 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Sciencetellers
Thu, July 20 at 2:30 pm
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Family Coloring Week
July 24 to July 27
Drop by to color as a family!
All Ages




Williston
Magician Chad Crews
Thu, June 15 at 10:30 am
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Build-A-Rama!
Thu, June 22 at 10:30 am
Build with our Legos, magnetic tiles, and foam blocks.
All Ages
SREL
Thu, July 6 at 10:30 am
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Sciencetellers
Thu, July 20 at 10:30 am
Recommended - K-5th Grade
Splashdown w/ Williston FD
Thu, July 27 at 10:30 am




 
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AAUW, Aiken Chapter
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Aiken Women's Club
ASCO
Atlantic Broadband
Austin Taylor Insurance Agency, Inc.
Bamberg Family Practice
Barnwell County United Way
Brooker's of Denmark
Collaborative Summer Reading Program
Dr. Clarence Felder
Dollar General
Dr. Brad Covar
Dr. Ransom L. Bryan Jr., Edgefield Dental Clinic
Spec's Vision Center of Aiken
Edisto Electric Cooperative
Dr. Rocky Napier
Enterprise Bank of SC
Escape Hair Salon
First Citizen's Bank
Floyd and Green Jewelers
Friends of the Aiken Public Library
Friends of the Bamberg County Public Library
Friends of the Barnwell County Public Library
Friends of the Edgefield County Public Library
Friends of the Jackson Library
Friends of the Nancy Carson Library Foundation
Herlong Chevrolet Buick Ford
Home Federal Savings & Loan
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Lionel Smith Ltd.
McDonald's of Aiken
McDonald's of Edgefield
Meybohm Realtors
Ness & Jett
Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co.
Pinson Insurance Agency
RCS Corporation
Reel Insurance Agency, Inc.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Savannah River Remediation
Security Federal Bank
Silver Bluff Animal Hospital
Tom Long, State Farm Insurance
Wilson & Luginbill LLC
Women of Woodside
Ziegler Real Estate