News & Events: December 2025

MEET CANDID

Your Nonprofit Research Hub 

Candid takes the mystery out of nonprofit research by giving you a clear view of who funds what, how organizations operate and what opportunities are available. Grants, financials, leadership details — it’s all in one place and accessible with your library card. And if you’re on the hunt for funding, scholarships or fellowships, Foundation Directory lets you explore funders, compare options and

find solid leads faster than ever. This resource is in-library only, so your next step is simple: stop by your local branch and start exploring.

Locations

The library will be
CLOSED

WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24–26

Christmas

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1

New Year's

*Closing at 5 PM on December 31


The library will be
CLOSED

WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24–26

Christmas

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1

New Year's

*Closing at 5 PM on December 31

Holly Saves Christmas Presented by Porkchop Productions

South Congaree-Pine Ridge

December 6 at 10:30 AM


Chapin

December 11 at 6 PM


Gilbert-Summit

December 13 at 10:30 AM


Irmo

December 13 at 2 PM


Cayce-West Columbia

December 14 at 3 PM

Gaston

December 15 at 4 PM


Pelion
December 20 at 10 AM


Lexington
December 20 at 2 PM


Batesburg-Leesville
December 21 at 3 PM



Families with children

STAFF PICK

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

"The Murderbot Diaries sat on my TBR for years, picking up both metaphorical dust and very real hype. Now that I've finally listened to the series, I'm happy to report it does, in fact, live up to it.


I was so entranced by these short novellas, I would end up sitting in my car a few minutes longer when I got home just to finish up a chapter. And Murderbot is hilarious. Who knew a TV-obsessed socially awkward grump of a robot would make for the perfect narrator? I could keep

Staff holding The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

going, but book eight comes out in May

and I'm simply too busy being seated."


— Kristen | Administration

DIGITAL RESOURCES

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Explora for Public Libraries

Read general-interest magazines, encyclopedias, reference books, business publications and more.

Read
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Gale Health & Wellness

Search for health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.

Search
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LearningExpress Library

Prepare for the GED, career development and college entrance exams by finding the resources you need to learn, practice and succeed.

Prepare

WINTER READING

Link to promotional reel about Winter Reading

November 17–January 3

It's the perfect weather for cozying up with a good book or two. There's still time to swing by your local branch and grab a bingo card or download one from our website. Turn in your bingo card by January 31 to be entered into a grand prize drawing. Share your bingo activities with us by tagging @lexcolibrary on socials and using the hashtag #LexCoBingo

Bingo Card

YOUR NEXT READ

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Did you know you can get personalized book recommendations delivered to your inbox? Spill all the tea about your reading likes and dislikes. The more you share, the closer we get to finding your perfect literary match.

Recommendations

  kids


Friends Are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu
The Gingerbread Man by Eric A. Kimmel
Party Pooper by Huw Lewis Jones
Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night by Megan Litwin

  teens


The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand
GreenGlass House by Kate Mitford
The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

  adults


The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere
The Deviant Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Snow Bride by Debbie Macomber

PROGRAMS

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Historically Speaking: Gilbert/Summit

Thursday, December 4 at 4 PM

Gilbert-Summit Library

This presentation will discuss the history of the towns of Gilbert and Summit. Presented by Lexington County Museum. (ages 14+)

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Kid Zone: Holiday Hullabaloo

Saturday, December 6 at 2 PM

Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library

Get into the Christmas spirit with holiday books, snacks and crafts. Festive attire is encouraged but not required. (grades K–5)

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Family Storytime

Thursday, December 18 at 5 PM

Pelion Branch Library

Experience the best in books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, storytelling and songs for any age. (families with children) 

More Programs

CONNECT. ENGAGE. ENRICH.

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