Philosophy Café
A monthly roundtable discussion on a different philosophical topic with the goal of reaching a deeper understanding. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 5:30 – 6:30 P.M.
April’s topic: Is evil a choice?
Registration not required. Ages 18+
Please call the reference desk at (843) 413-7074 for more information.
The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence.
April Cookbook Club
The next meeting of our popular monthly Cookbook Club will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.
April’s cookbook: The Cheese Biscuit Queen: Kiss My Aspic! by Mary Martha Greene.
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. This event is for adults 18+.
Registration is required. Please stop by or call the reference desk at (843) 413-7074.
The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence.
Computers for Beginners
This is a monthly computer class offering an easy introductory program for anyone wanting to learn more about using their computers. The next meeting will be on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
April’s topic: Library Printing.
Registration not required. 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
“The Legacy of Vietnam”
Professor Scott Kaufman of Francis Marion University will present “The Legacy of Vietnam” at the library on Wednesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. in the Stukes Meeting Room.
This presentation will delve into the complex history and evolving perspectives on the Vietnam War, including how the war has been memorialized in popular culture, the military’s efforts to revamp its reputation, and how treatment of the war’s veterans has changed. Join us as we explore these changes and honor the resilience of those who served.
Your presence will contribute to a meaningful discussion on a pivotal chapter in history. We look forward to seeing you there.
Registration is not required. For more information, please call (843) 413-7074.
Crafting Class with Ashlee: Origami Tulips
Come bloom with us at the library on Thursday, May 8, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM for an evening of origami! Whether you’re a seasoned paper folder or a complete beginner, our friendly and fun craft class will guide you step-by-step in creating beautiful origami tulips. It’s the perfect way to relax, meet new friends, and add a splash of color to your day. All materials will be provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a smile.
This program is for adults 18+ and is free and open to the public. Space is limited so registration is required.
Please call the reference desk at (843) 413-7074 to register and for more information.
Let’s fold our way to a garden of paper delights!
The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence.
Sponsored by the FoFCL.
Adult Book Club
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, May 15, 2025.
The book selection for May is One, Two, Three by Laurie Franke
Everyone knows everyone in the tiny town of Bourne, but the Mitchell triplets are especially beloved. Mirabel is the smartest person anyone knows, and no one doubts it just because she can’t speak. Monday is the town’s purveyor of books now that the library’s closed―tell her the book you think you want, and she’ll pull the one you actually do from the microwave or her sock drawer. Mab’s job is hardest of all: get good grades, get into college, get out of Bourne.
Three unforgettable narrators join together here to tell a spellbinding story with wit, wonder, and deep affection. As she did in This Is How It Always Is, Laurie Frankel has written a laugh-out-loud-on-one-page-grab-a-tissue-the-next novel, as only she can, about how expanding our notions of normal makes the world a better place for everyone and how when days are darkest, it’s our daughters who will save us all.
Registration is not required. For adults aged 18+. Please call 843-413-7074 for more information.
The Doctor N. Lee Morris Gallery was filled with love, and joy, and artistic expression at the opening of Harry McFadden’s exhibit “Vignettes Behind Stained Glass Windows.” The community came out in droves to support a local artist who has clearly inspired and encouraged generations. McFadden spoke of the significance of looking through stained glass windows, and served mints and butterscotch candies to symbolize an older generation of women who always had something to give. It was truly a motivational night.
Please enjoy a photo gallery from the night.
This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code)
The Florence County Library System currently maintains updated print copies of the following Federal documents at the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence:
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Federal Register