Nancy Carson Library

08/28/2026

Aiken County Public Library is preparing for their Convention and are looking for local bands/musicians! If you know someone or you are interested, please send them an email.

November 7, 2026!

08/25/2026

*gasp* They’re real!! Ms. Renee thought this was a funny coincidence and wanted to share with you all. We just added “Cats in Conductor Hats” to our picture book collection so train stations need to be on the lookout! 😸

08/17/2026

Make plans now to see this live performance at the library. You'll be glad you did.

08/17/2026

It's BAAAACCCCCKKKKK!!! 👻📖

We are excited to bring back our Annual Teen Ghost Story Contest! 6th-12th graders are invited to bring their spookiest creations to life and share them with us.

Entry submissions begin Friday, August 21, and you may submit entries through Friday, September 25 at 6 p.m. (right before your Fall Break in Aiken County!). Entries must be typed, double-spaced, and less than 2,000 words.

We ask that entries be the student's original work and have not been created or substantially assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

All entries must include:
📝 Name
🎂 Age
🏫 School & Grade
📧 Contact information

Entries will be read and winners will be selected in October, with the winners invited to our "Toast Among Ghosts" on Thursday, October 22.

Three winners will be selected in each age category:
6th-8th Grade
9th-12th Grade

Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $50 Amazon gift card
🥈 2nd Place: $25 Amazon gift card
🥉 3rd Place: $15 Amazon gift card

We are SO excited to read all of your fun and spooky entries again this year!

08/13/2026

A new iOS update for the Hoopla app is now live and should resolve the issue that has been causing crashes. We recommend updating to the latest version to ensure the best experience with Hoopla. If you continue to experience issues after updating, please reach out to Hoopla Support at [email protected] for assistance.

Thank you for sticking with us. 💙 We are happy to announce that the latest iOS update is now live and includes a fix for recent app crashes. 📲

08/12/2026

In case you’ve been having trouble with your Hoopla, here’s a fix while they’re working on a permanent fix behind the scenes.

We hear you and appreciate your patience. 💙

08/09/2026

Happy National Book Lover’s Day! What book are you reading today? Ms. Renee is currently reading Marissa Meyer’s “House Saphir”.

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08/06/2026

🎉 That's a wrap on an incredible 2026 Summer Reading Program! 🦕📚🦖
What an amazing summer it's been!

Thank you to every child, teen, and family who joined us by reading, attending programs, and making this year's Summer Reading Program such a success. We love that you chose to spend part of your summer with books and the library!

Our Prize Drawing will be happening soon! 🎁 Winners will be contacted directly, so keep an eye on your phone and email.

Thank you for another unforgettable summer. We can't wait to welcome you back next year when Mysteries Await at Your Library! 🕵️‍♀️🔍

08/04/2026

Donations are now accepted until Saturday, October 10 at 1 pm. If you've been waiting to bring in your donations, now is the time! Mark your calendars: The Friends of the Nancy Carson Library Book Sale is October 15, 16, and 17. If you have large donations, please give us a call first at 803-279-5767 and press 2.