Lexington County Library

🐉 🎲 If you love stories filled with magic, adventure and unforgettable characters, congratulations — you already have what it takes to play Dungeons & Dragons.

Whether you're curious about the game or ready to roll your first set of dice, our latest blog will help you get started. Read it below and begin your own epic adventure.

🔗 Read the blog here: https://lexcolibrary.com/dungeons-dragons-101/

🦖✨ Summer Reading may be over, but we’re still celebrating the incredible presenters who helped make this season unforgettable.

Thank you for sharing your time, talents and enthusiasm with our community. From hands-on discoveries to unforgettable performances, you helped readers of all ages unearth new interests, make memories and discover something new.

Thank you for helping make this summer one to remember!

With presentations from Carolina Wildlife Center, SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum, Cayce Historical Museum, Lexington County Museum, Porkchop Productions, Jennifer Bartell Boykin, Southern Campaign 1780 and McGee Auction and Appraisal Services.

🔔 The school bell is ringing again!

If getting back into the school routine feels like a challenge, you're not alone. Whether you're a student or a parent, this blog is packed with tips to help make the transition a little easier. We hope it helps you start the school year with confidence.

📖 Happy learning!

🔗 Read the blog here: https://lexcolibrary.com/back-to-school-tips/

📣 📖 Calling all local authors!

Applications are now open for our Local Author Expo happening at Irmo Branch Library on November 21.

If you’re a published author of adult books, we invite you to apply for this special opportunity to connect with readers, share your work, and be part of a celebration of local storytelling.

The Local Author Expo offers people the chance to meet authors, discover new books, and purchase signed copies in a relaxed, open-house setting.

Interested in participating?

🔗 Click the application link here: http://bit.ly/45sTb11

📅 Last day to apply is August 31.

We look forward to celebrating the stories that inspire readers throughout our community.

Know a local author? Tag them below! 📚✨

📚🎨 Take a look at our featured programs for the week. And for the full calendar of events, visit lexcolibrary.com/programs.

Lifelong Learning: Chocolate Around the World
August 3 | 6–7 PM | Irmo Branch | Ages 18+

Picking Up STEAM: Volcanoes
August 4 | 2–3 PM | Pelion Branch | Grades 6–8

Kid Zone: Chapter Book Hour
August 4 | 4–5 PM | Cayce-West Columbia Branch | Grades K–5

Preschool Storytime
August 5 | 1–2 PM | Chapin Branch | 3–5 Years

Handmade: Scratch it Off
August 5 | 4:30–5:30 PM | Gaston Branch | Ages 18+

Handmade: Paint & Chill
August 6 | 5:30–6:30 PM | Swansea Branch | Ages 18+

✨ Thank You to Our Summer Reading Sponsors ✨

As Summer Reading comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible sponsors who helped make Unearth a Story such a memorable season. 🦖

Your generous support inspired curiosity, encouraged a love of reading and learning, and helped families create lasting memories through programs, prizes and special events across Lexington County.

From all of us at the library (and every reader who joined the challenge), thank you for helping make this summer unforgettable. 📚💚

System-Level Sponsors:
Lexington County Blowfish
Columbia Museum of Art
Frankie’s
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Pelican’s Snoballs
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Stars and Strikes
Texas Roadhouse

Friends Groups:
Friends of Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library • Friends of Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library • Friends of Chapin Branch Library • Friends of Gaston Branch Library • Friends of Gilbert-Summit Branch Library • Friends of Irmo Branch Library • Friends of Lexington Main • Friends of Pelion Branch Library • Friends of South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library • Friends of Swansea Branch Library

Branch-Level Sponsors:
American Legion Auxiliary of Post 101 • Anne Rawls • AutoZone • ButterKreme Queen Bakery • Chick-fil-A • The Coffee Shelf • Dollar General • Doza Rizen Cafe • Edible Arrangements • Firefly Toys & Games • Food Lion Grocery Store of Gaston • Gaston IGA #34 • Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College • KJ’s Market Gilbert • Lamb’s Wildflowers • Lexington Woman’s Club • Libby Seal • Little Caesars • Lowe’s Foods • Luzianna Purhcase • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Paparoni’s Pizzeria and Grill • RaceTrac • Regal Columbiana Grande • Rivals A Store Divided • Robin Christopher • Sarvis Law, LLC • Shumpert’s IGA • Swansea Bi-Rite • Swansea Dental Care • Swansea Valley Cafe • Sweet Swirls • Taqueria Guanajuatos • TD Ameritrade Bank • Three Brother’s Pizza • WP Rawl

🎉☀️📖 You made it to the finish line!

Tomorrow is the last day of Summer Reading. Be sure to log your activities and reading in Beanstack, then stop by the library to pick up your prize. You’ll also be entered into our grand prize drawing.

Thank you for spending your summer with us. 💙

🧙🏽‍♂️📚 Take a look at our featured programs for the week. And for the full calendar of events, visit lexcolibrary.com/programs.

Challenge Accepted: Book Bingo
July 28 | 4:30–5:30 PM | Swansea Branch | Grades 9–12

Preschool Storytime
July 29 | 10–10:30 AM | Irmo Branch | 3–5 Years

Challenge Accepted: Washington's Spies Lock-In
July 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Chapin Branch | Grades 9–12

Well Played: Escape the Wizarding World
July 30 | 3–4 PM | Batesburg-Leesville Branch | Grades 6–8

Game On: Harry Potter Trivia
July 31 | 4–5 PM | Lexington Main | Ages 13+

Lego Club
August 1 | 3–4 PM | Cayce-West Columbia Branch | Grades K–5