Florence County Library System: Children’s Services

Children’s Programming in Florence

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is having registration for Fall Programs until August 31. The library has planned a variety of programs for children. Registration is required for all programs. Daycare centers may call for separate appointment for Preschool Storytime. Programming begins September 7.

Monday Evening Family Storytime: Every Monday Night @ 7:00 pm. For children 2-5 years of age
This storytime will begin Monday, September 13. The programs will consist of stories, music and simple crafts.
Toddler Storytime: Every Tuesday Morning @ 9:30 am. For children 2 years of age
Your child must be 2 years old to register for toddler storytime. We will have stories, fingerplays, simple crafts and music. This storytime will begin Tuesday, September 7 and will last 20 minutes.
Preschool Storytime: Every Tuesday Morning @ 10:30 am. For children 3-5 years of age
Your child must be 3-5 years old to register for preschool storytime. We will have stories, fingerplays, simple crafts and music. This storytime will begin Tuesday, September 7 and will last 30 minutes.
Tweens Storytime: Every Wednesday Afternoon @ 3:30 pm. Grades 3-5
The programs consist of movies, stories, crafts and guest speakers. Tweens storytime will begin on Wednesday, September 8 and will last 30 to 45 minutes.
Baby Storytime: Every Thursday Morning @ 10 am (Pre-walkers) & @ 11 am (Walkers).
For children 0-23 months old.
The programs are divided into two groups (Walkers and Pre-Walkers). An adult caregiver will need to stay with the baby during the 15 minute program. The programs will consist of music, fingerplays and stories appropriate for the age group. Baby Storytime will begin Thursday, September 9.
Aftershool Programming: Every Thursday Afternoon @ 3:30 pm. Grades 5K-2
Afterschool programming will consist of movies, stories, crafts and guest speakers. It will begin on Thursday, September 9 and will last 30 to 45 minutes.
Sunday Family Movies: Every Sunday Afternoon @ 2:30 pm
We will be have popular movies for families on Sundays beginning Sunday, September 12. The movies are rated either G or PG. See below for dates for Sunday Family Movies.

Children’s Programming in Olanta

The John M. Thomason Public Library (Olanta) has programming of its own during the Autumn months. The library has planned a variety of programs for children up to 9 years of age.

Family Movie Event

Sundays @ 2:00 pm. Contains Refreshments, Craft, and a Film
This Event is open to all ages as well as to the general public, though focused on children and their families. Movies are rated either G or PG. Crafts are made by children and parents before watching the film. The difficulty level of craft is typically kept on a preschool level (3-5 years old). Refreshments related to the movie’s theme are provided. Prizes are often given out following the movie.

September 12
September 26
October 24
October 31
November 1
December 5

Family Storytime

Thursdays @ 7:00 pm. For children 3-9 years of age
This program is open to families with children ages 3-9 years. It consists of stories, games, and songs and lasts about 45 minutes. Crafts will be provided during programs near holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Registration is required.

September 16
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18
December 2
December 9

Early Dismissal Kid’s Movies

Start at 2:00 PM
This program is for Elementary School age children, but is also open to the general public. Movies are action-packed and rated PG. During this program, there are no refreshments nor crafts provided.

September 23
November 1

Families will be able to enjoy more family movies every Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. Movies will be shown in the Privette Children’s Program Room and are all free of charge. For more information, contact Children’s Services at (843) 292-7382. For more information, contact Children’s Services at (843) 292-7382.

Upcoming dates are as follows:

September 5
September 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21
December 5
December 12

Children’s Services Resources

Just for Fun

Book Awards

For registration or more information, please contact Children’s Services @:
Phone (843) 292.7382 | Fax (843) 661.7544
E-mail kids@florencelibrary.org
Children’s Library Policy