Gilbert-Summit Branch Library

06/01/2026

Step inside one of South Carolina’s most chilling true crime cases. 🔎

Join attorney, prosecutor and author Dick Harpootlian for a behind-the-scenes look at Dig Me a Grave: The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Who Seduced the South, his firsthand account of prosecuting notorious serial killer Donald 'P*e Wee' Gaskins.

Hear the real story from the courtroom, ask questions and get your copy signed after the talk.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 6–7:30 PM at Lexington Main Library (ages 18+)

05/31/2026

📆 View our upcoming programs for the week at https://lexcolibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=22860&t=w&d=2026-05-31&cal=22860&inc=0

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮
Pajama Storytime | 5:30 PM

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯
Lego Club | 3 PM

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟰
Historically Speaking: Lexington County & the Revolutionary War | 4 PM

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

☀️📚 Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story

🦖 Who is Summer Reading for? Everyone! There are amazing programs, activities and prizes for all ages.
🦕 How do I sign up? Register with the Beanstack Tracker App or at your local branch.
🦖 When does it start? Tuesday, May 26. You can start picking up prizes Monday, June 15.
🦕 When does it end? Friday, July 31.
🦖 Where can I learn more? lexcolibrary.com/summerreading

05/25/2026

All Lexington County Public Library locations are closed for Memorial Day. Branches will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/24/2026

📣☀️ Summer Reading May 26–July 31 📣📚

Summer Reading is simple with the Beanstack Tracker app. Log your reading and track your progress all in one place. Just answer a few questions, and you’re good to go. Then head to your nearest branch for fun registration goodies for ages 17 and under.

Pick up your prize beginning Monday, June 15. The last day to be entered to win a grand prize is July 31.

Featuring Becky from Irmo Branch.

**Description of reel: Library worker sitting in a chair speaking directly to camera while explaining how to use the Beanstack Tracker app.**

05/22/2026

📣 We’re hiring at your local library!

Love books, people and community? We’d love to have you on our team.

We currently have openings for Librarians at Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library, Gilbert-Summit Branch Library, Irmo Branch Library, and South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library.

💼 Apply now ➡️ https://lex-co.sc.gov/employment

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

Summer Reading 2026 is coming to a branch near you. 🎉

Unearth a Story at LexCoLibrary. Dig into a prehistoric celebration of stories, creativity and fun with hands-on activities, tasty treats, and dino-sized excitement. Let’s make this summer one for the history books. (all ages)

☀️ Sign up for Summer Reading before you go with the Beanstack Tracker app. Learn more at lexcolibrary.com/summerreading.

📅 Kickoff Schedule
Chapin: Tuesday, May 26, 2–4 PM
Gilbert-Summit: Wednesday, May 27, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
South Congaree-Pine Ridge: Friday, May 29, 10 AM–Noon
Pelion: Saturday, May 30, 10 AM–Noon
Irmo: Tuesday, June 2, 10 AM–Noon
Lexington: Wednesday, June 3, 3–6 PM at Icehouse Amphitheater
Swansea: Friday, June 5, 2–4 PM
Batesburg-Leesville: Sunday, June 7, 2–4 PM
Gaston: Monday, June 8, 4–6 PM
Cayce-West Columbia: Tuesday, June 9, 5–7 PM

05/19/2026

🦕📚 The wait is almost over!

Summer Reading begins in just one week, and we’re ready to roar into a summer full of stories.

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story
May 26–July 31

Find out more at lexcolibrary.com/summerreading.