The library will close today, Tuesday, August 6, at 2:00pm. We will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday. We will keep you updated here when we receive information as to when we will reopen. Please stay safe and remain weather aware!
This fall the Doctors Bruce and Lee Library will host a volunteer attorney from the South Carolina Bar who will give a brief topic overview and hold a question and answer session on different legal matters.
The sessions will start at 5 p.m. on the following Thursdays in the Stukes Meeting Room:
The law talks are free and open to adults (18+). The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence. For more information call 843-413-7074.
The first meeting of our new monthly Cookbook Club for adults 18+ will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:30 P.M. in the Founders’ Room. Each month, attendees will each choose a recipe from the selected cookbook, prepare that recipe, and bring it to the meeting at the listed date and time.
The cookbook for the first August meeting is The Summer Table by Lisa Lemke. The book will be held at the reference desk in the library for attendees to look through and select a recipe. A physical copy of their chosen recipe can be made at no cost for the patron to take home.
Attendees must disclose any food-related allergies or dietary restrictions when registering.
Registration is required. Please call the reference desk at (843) 413-7074 for more information.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Barbie and Ken Club, a new and exciting program designed to inspire early literacy and creativity among young community members.
This engaging initiative is open to children from 5K through 5th grade and promises a fun and educational experience. The Barbie and Ken Club, inspired by the iconic dolls, offers a multi-faceted program where children can explore a variety of activities. Participants will enjoy dress-up sessions, tea time, crafting, and creating new stories with their fellow Barbie enthusiasts. The program is free to attend, and some materials, such as crafting supplies and other related items, will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to dress up their Barbie and Ken dolls to join in the fun.
Event Details:
Registration for the Barbie and Ken Club and other children’s programming is open now. Don’t miss this opportunity to spark creativity and learning in a playful environment!
For more information, please contact the Greenberg Children’s Library at 843-292-7382 or email the children’s department at kids@florencelibrary.org
Lego Club for children ages 6-11 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each Month . Children will design a variety of items with Legos. Our next meetings will be on August 13 and August 27. They begin at 3:30 p.m. and last 1 hour.
Call the children’s library desk at (843) 292-7382 to register.
The Teen Gaming Club for rising 6th through 12th graders will be held once a month on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
Video, card, and board games will be available for teens to play. The next Teen Gaming Club will be on August 27th at 4:30 pm.
Registration is required, call our Teen Librarian Julie at (843) 413-7073
Teens in grades 6- 12 who reside in the Lake City Community and surrounding areas are invited to attend a Hands-Only CPR Workshop on Saturday, August 24 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Lake City Library Community Center. This workshop will be presented by Mitchell Fulmore, Florence County Deputy Administrator – Public Safety. Registration is required. For more information, please call Lake City Public library at (843)394-8071.
The book club for adults 18+ has selected The Great Alone (2018) by Kristin Hannah for discussion on Thursday, August 15 at 1:00 p.m. Set in Alaska, 1974, this semiautobiographical novel is upredictable, unforgiving, and untamed. It’s the story of a family in crisis facing the ultimate test of survival.
The group meets in person monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Stukes meeting room. The library welcomes new participants to join in the lively book discussions. For more information, call 843-413-7074.