South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library

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

Picking Up STEAM: Ice Cream Lab 🍦

Explore the science behind ice cream, from melting points to mix-ins, in a fun and flavorful STEAM adventure. (grades 6–8)

Explore the science behind ice cream, from melting points to mix-ins, in a fun and flavorful STEAM adventure. (grades 6–8)

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Create It: Library Beauty Lab 😊

Learn the basics of safe, natural skincare ingredients while making and trying simple masks and scrubs. (grades 9–12)

Learn the basics of safe, natural skincare ingredients while making and trying simple masks and scrubs. (grades 9–12)

08/19/2026

Now Showing: Senior Movie 🎬

Seniors enjoy a monthly showing at the library. Popcorn and refreshments provided. G-PG rating. (ages 50+)

Seniors enjoy a monthly showing at the library. Popcorn and refreshments provided. G-PG rating. (ages 50+)

08/18/2026

August Staff Pick: The Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare

"New York is the city that never sleeps — but evil spirits, angels, warlocks, faeries and shadowhunters don’t need much rest anyway." — Kirkus Reviews

"The Shadowhunter Chronicles is perfect for any fantasy lover looking for their next obsession. Cassandra Clare builds a story that spans time and realms packed with action, fierce friendships, slow-burn tension, characters you wish were your real life best friends and twists you'll never see coming. If you love magical worlds, morally

complicated characters and books that will leave you emotionally wrecked, this young adult series belongs on your TBR. Pick up City of Bones to get started today before the last installment of the Shadowhunters universe comes out in November!"

— Elizabeth | Administration

08/18/2026

📚 Meet your new Branch Librarian! 💙

We're excited to welcome Laura Carter to South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library!

Laura has spent much of her career in libraries, beginning with her first job as a high school library assistant. She's worked at the South Caroliniana Library and USC's Libraries Digital Collections. She has also served as a Reference Librarian and Collection Management and Acquisitions Librarian here at Lexington County Public Library.

When she's not working or studying for her Ph.D., Laura enjoys learning new crafts and reading mystery novels. 📖🔍

We're so happy to have Laura as part of our South Congaree-Pine Ridge community. If you see her around the branch, say hello and introduce yourself! We can't wait for you to get to know her. 💙