Lexington County Public Library Newsletter January 2025 Volume 32


bring the library to your mailbox Materials by Mail is a free service that brings library resources to you. If you or someone you know has limited mobility, impaired vision or other disabilities, you can have books, movies and more delivered directly to your home. It’s available year-round, offering endless opportunities for fun and learning. Signing up for Materials by Mail is easy! Just call us at 803-785-2674 or visit the Mobile Library webpage to get started today. get started here
The library will be closed WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 (CLOSING AT 5 PM ON DECEMBER 31) for New Year's and MONDAY, JANUARY 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Resources For more information press here
Consumer Health Complete EAccess health and wellness information on both conventional and alternative treatments for aging, cancer, nutrition, fitness and more. Learn more
Explora for Elementary Schools Explore articles from magazines and books on many topics, from animals to math, designed for elementary school students. Learn more press here
Science Reference Source Find more information about scientific topics such as biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science and more. Learn more press here
Staff Picks Shark Heart by Emily Habek “In a world where humans turn into animals, Shark Heart tells the story of a woman whose husband slowly morphs into a shark and what that means for their lives and relationship dynamic. What I love about this book is that it takes a highly imaginative, fantastical premise and turns it into a beautifully told story of love, grief and hope. What ultimately seems far-fetched becomes a very real portrait of marriage, motherhood and loss; themes that are painfully relatable and utterly, unquestionably human. I read this book, and it instantly stuck with me, and I now recommend it to everyone I know who is a reader.” — Michelle | Lexington Main Press here to place it on hold
Your Next Read Share your reading preferences, and we'll email you a custom reading list. Start here
all Into Winter Reading Ends January 31 You’ve still got time to pick up a Bingo card from your local branch or download one from our website. Be sure to turn in your completed card by January 31 for a chance to win the grand prize. Don’t forget to share your Bingo fun by tagging @lexcolibrary and using #LexCoBingo on Facebook and Instagram.
Programs
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TeenScene: Herbarium Jar Wednesday, January 8 at 6 PM Pelion Branch Library Everyone needs more plants. Learn about herbarium and take home your own dried plants in a jar. (grades 9–12)
Lifelong Learning: Healthy Eating Thursdays at 10:30 AM Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 13, 20 Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library Sign up for a six-session healthy eating class led by Farrah Wigand, a registered dietitian at DHEC. Registration is required, call 803-794-6791 ext. 4. Regular attendance is mandatory for this program. (ages 18+)
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Craft Squad: Christmas Crafts Tuesday, December 17 at 3 PM Chapin Branch Library Are you ready to decorate for Christmas? Let’s make some fun crafts we can enjoy this holiday season. (grades K–5)
Kid Zone: T-Rex Tea Party Thursday, January 23 at 3 PM Gilbert-Summit Branch Library Get dressed up, and bring your favorite dinosaur friend to our tea party. (grades K–5) press here for more programs



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