Friends of the Aiken County Public Library

06/01/2026

Hot fun in the summertime! Keeping minds active when school is out is what the Library Friends are all about! 📚🎨🎵🔬🌞

As the school year comes to an end, Aiken County libraries are packed with activities children and families.

04/25/2026

Check. Check. The Art of Words Poets' Open Mic Night, held every Thursday evening, is one of the many creative outlets proudly supported by The Friends of the Aiken Library. 🎤

Hosted by Tamell “Big” Bailey and Cathy Benedetto, the Art of Words Poets’ Open Mic program carried an added emotional weight as it honored the life and work of poet John Jakob.

02/20/2026

One of the many programs supported by the Friends of the Library. 👶📙

The Aiken County Public Library held a special class for children ages 5 and younger Feb. 13.

12/25/2025

Become a 2026 Friend of the Aiken Library by December 31 to qualify for a 2025 tax deduction!

The Aiken County Public Library may have quiet zones, but the Friends of the Aiken Library are gleefully unveiling a new logo and website to kick off a friend drive.

10/15/2025

Prior to her death in 2023, Kathy Petty included in her will generous bequests totaling more than $1.6 million to the Friends of the Aiken County Public Library and the Aiken County Public Library.

09/17/2025

Come check out a book and the brushstrokes! 📕🎨

Thanks to Friends of the Aiken County Public Library, Art Among the Authors brings a rotating display of works by local artists to the library.

07/26/2025

Books-a-Million is currently hosting a book drive for the Aiken County Public Library! July 20th - August 17th you can go to Books-a-Million and donate by purchasing from the selection of items at the register. All resources donated support the Aiken County Public Library and our community!

05/19/2025

Summer Reading starts May 21st! Everyone who reads at least 450 minutes between May 21 – August 1 will be entered into a gift card drawing at their library. Kids and teens can also pick up a prize.

Beginning May 21 pick up a paper reading log at your library or use abbe.beanstack.org to log your minutes.

There are so many events to participate in for Adults, Teens, Tweens, and Children. Check out https://www.abbe-lib.org/event-category/acpl/ for more information on programs and events at the Aiken County Public Library, most of which were supported by the Friends of the Aiken County Public Library!

05/17/2025

TURNING PAGES SC ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM - Turning Pages SC is a nonprofit that teaches adults to read through personalized, one-on-one tutoring, free of cost. Commitment is one hour per week until 24 sessions are complete. All books and supplies are provided and all tutoring sessions are held at the library. Learners, call 803-679-1990 and leave a voicemail. Turning pages will call you back to set up an enrollment appointment. Visit turningpagessc.org for more information.

04/24/2025

Stop by the Turning Pages table at the Lessie Price Center Open House this Friday April 25th between 11 AM and 1 PM to learn about the new reading program for adults who want to read better now. You’ll also be able to sign up to receive monthly e-News announcing free programs at the library for children, teens, and adults. See you there!