Lexington County Library

08/31/2026

FYI – All of our locations will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

08/30/2026

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

Community: Garden Work Day
September 1 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Gaston Branch | Ages 12+

Pajama Storytime
September 1 | 5:30–6 PM | Gilbert-Summit Branch | Families with children

Tech Talk: Technology 101
September 2 | 2–3 PM | Irmo Branch | Ages 18+

Meet the Author: Tiffiny Mariano
September 2 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Pelion Branch | Grades K–5

Handmade: Woven Mug Rug
September 3 | 2–3:30 PM | Lexington Main | Ages 18+

Epic Creators: No-Sew Pillows
September 3 | 4–5 PM | Batesburg-Leesville Branch | Grades 6–8

08/29/2026

Red Bank Arena Mobile Library Stop:
Wednesday, September 2, 3–4 PM
1159 Nazareth Road, Lexington 29073

For more information, call (803) 785-2674 or visit lexcolibrary.com/mobilelibrary

08/27/2026

Meet Heather Harris Bergevin, author of Enough Elizabeths, at our Local Children’s Author Expo.

Heather has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and is the owner of Barrow Editing and Design. Her debut picture book features a princess in a tower… who is scared of heights, a napping dragon and a reluctant knight.

Local Children’s Author Expo
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 2-5 PM
📍 Lexington Main Library

🔗 Find more details at lexcolibrary.com/authorexpo

08/25/2026

🚨 System Update Notice 🚨

We’re updating our system on Thursday, August 27.

Here’s what that means for you:

📌 Libby will remain available to patrons that are already logged in.
📌 The online catalog will be unavailable.
📌 Access to LexCoLibrary app will be temporarily down.
📌 LinkedIn Learning will not be accessible.
📌 Self-checkout stations will not be in service.

We expect everything to be back up by early afternoon. If anything changes, we'll update you here.

Thank you for your patience.

08/25/2026

Meet Marina Bartolec, author of Squeaks, at our Local Children’s Author Expo.

Marina works in education and is completing her master’s in Elementary Education Arts in Teaching. Her book reflects her personal experiences of embracing one’s voice and overcoming challenges, no matter their size.

Local Children’s Author Expo
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 2-5 PM
📍 Lexington Main Library

🔗 Find more details at lexcolibrary.com/authorexpo

08/23/2026

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

TeenScene: Ancient Codes
August 25 | 4–5 PM | Gaston Branch | Grades 9–12

Lego Club
August 26 | 4–5 PM | Irmo Branch | Grades K–5

Picking Up STEAM: Ice Cream Lab
August 27 | 4–5 PM | South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch | Grades 6–8

Tech Talk: Transparent Language
August 27 | 5–6 PM | Swansea Branch | Ages 18+

Game On: D&D After-Hours
August 28 | 5–7 PM | Cayce-West Columbia Branch | Ages 12+
*Permission slip required for ages 12–16.*

Baby Storytime
August 29 | 10–10:30 AM | Lexington Main | Birth–12 months

08/21/2026

Congratulations to all of our Summer Reading 2026 grand prize winners! 🎉 

From little readers to big readers, you helped make this summer one to remember. We’re excited to celebrate these fantastic winners and share a few photos of the lucky readers who took home our grand prizes. Thank you to everyone who participated, read and made Summer Reading 2026 so much fun!

08/19/2026

⏰ There’s still time to apply for our Local Author Expo!

We're looking forward to bringing local writers and readers together for a day of books, conversation and community.

Know an author who should be here? Send this their way. 👇

📣 📖 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! 📚✨