All locations of the Florence County Library System will be closed from Saturday, May 24th through Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th.

The Florence County Library System invites children, teens, adults, and families to embark on a summer adventure of discovery, fun, and imagination through the 2025 Summer Reading Program. With this year’s theme, “Color Our World,” we want to encourage readers to explore the world and its many diverse cultures through the magic of books.

The Summer Reading Programs geared towards children from infants to young adults, feature a variety of exciting events, including weekly programs, storytimes, special performances, a summer reading club, and more. All activities are designed to inspire, entertain, and educate, reinforcing the library’s mission to foster literacy in Florence County. The programs open to teens are geared towards older youth in rising 6 through 12 grades, and encourage them to explore and create. For our adults, we’ll host an array of events in art, history, and all aspects of creativity. All programs are free of charge. Please click the buttons below for detailed information and schedules for each age group.

The Children’s Services Department would like to extend special thanks to the generous support of their sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Friends of Florence County Library, Jebaily Law Firm, Koppers, Nan Ya Plastics, Palmetto First Federal Credit Union, Ruiz Foods, the South Carolina State Library & Institute of Museum and Library Services, and State Farm: Jim Stewart.

All the world is glad with May! We’ve got several programs this month to make you happy and designed to support, motivate, and energize our adult patrons! Make sure you sign up now for Crafting Class with Ashee: Origami Tulips, because slots always fill up quick. We’ll also have some informational sessions with our Florence County Herbalism class, and our “Steps to Financial Freedom” presentation. Please take advantage of rock bottom prices on gently used books at the Friends of the Florence County Library Book Sale, and then stick around for the fun in our Paper Collage Class. Pick a program that interests you, come solo, or bring a friend! All programs are free and open to the public, but some may require prior registration. Please go to our adult programming page for more information on how you can attend, or call (843) 413-7074.

Our monthly meeting of the Philosophy Café is set for Wednesday, May 21 from 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. in the Stukes Meeting Room. Each meeting will feature a roundtable discussion pertaining to a chosen topic with the purpose of reaching a deeper personal understanding.

May’s topic will be “Who Can We Trust?”

Registration is not required.

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence. Please call (843) 413-7074 for more information.

Steps to Financial Freedom

This presentation will be on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. in the Stukes Meeting Room.

Members of Sharonview Credit Union will present on Steps to Financial Freedom, with information on reducing debt, building credit, and more.

Registration not required. This event is free to attend and open to the public. For ages 18+

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence.

For more information, please call (843) 413-7074.

In May, the Cookbook Club invites you to explore the vibrant tradition of plant-based cooking that exists within Southern cuisine. Inspired by the landscape and flavors Timothy Pakron grew up with on the Mississippi gulf coast, as well as his passion for healthy and sustainable ingredients, Pakron offers 125 approachable recipes rooted in Cajun, Creole, and Southern food, along with essential tips for creating vegan dishes with deep flavor. Meet us in the Founder’s Room Thursday, May 29 from 12:00 to 1:30 P.M. for an afternoon of delicious food, lively conversation, and shared inspiration.

Attendees of Cookbook Club 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 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 be registered and must disclose any food-related allergies or dietary restrictions. This event is for adults 18+.

Please call or visit the reference desk to register at (843) 413-7074.

At our next Crafting Class with Ashlee, creativity meets the sea! We invite you to get crafty with us by making beautiful decoupage oyster shells. You can use them as a trinket or jewelry holder or just enjoy it as a decoration. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this class can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels.

The class will be held on Thursday, June 5th from 5:30 – 6:30 P.M.

All materials will be provided, so you just need to bring your enthusiasm. This class is free and open to the public, but space is limited. You must be registered in advance to secure your spot. For adults aged 18+.

Please stop by or call the reference desk at (843) 413-7074 to register.

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence.

Sponsored by the FoFCL.

Our next meeting of the Death Café will happen on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. in the Founders’ Room at the library. Death Cafés provide a casual opportunity to discuss and increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives. The Death Café was founded by Jon Underwood based on the work of Bernard Crettaz, and brought to the United States by Lizzy Miles.

The Death Café does not provide grief counseling, bereavement support, or end-of-life planning.

This program is for adults ages 18 and up. Registration is not required. Tea and cake will be provided.

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence. For more information, please call (843) 413-7074.

For more information on the Death Café series, visit www.deathcafe.com.

The Adult Book Club 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. The next meeting will be Thursday, June 19, 2025.

The book selection for June is How To Read A Book by Monica Wood

Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-driving crash that killed a local kindergarten teacher.

Harriet Larson, a retired English teacher who runs the prison book club, is facing the unsettling prospect of an empty nest.

Frank Daigle, a retired machinist, hasn’t yet come to grips with the complications of his marriage to the woman Violet killed.

When the three encounter each other one morning in a bookstore in Portland—Violet to buy the novel she was reading in the prison book club before her release, Harriet to choose the next title for the women who remain, and Frank to dispatch his duties as the store handyman—their lives begin to intersect in transformative ways.

Registration is not required. For adults aged 18+. Please call 843-413-7074 for more information.