News & Events: February 2026

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Tech 101 Appointments

Everyone’s technology journey looks different, and that’s why Tech 101 appointments are tailored for you. These sessions are relaxed, practical conversations where you can ask questions. They focus on building skills that make everyday technology feel more manageable.

Popular Topics:

  • Learning the basics

  • Navigating websites and online forms

  • Using Libby for ebooks and audiobooks

Appointments can be scheduled through your local branch or online.

Book a Librarian

The library will be
CLOSED

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Presidents Day


The library will be
CLOSED

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Presidents Day

STAFF PICK

Lucy Undying by Kiersten White

"Lucy Undying is a modern fantasy romance that explores the question 'What if Lucy Westenra from Dracula didn't die but lived for centuries trying to escape the thrall of her creator and find true love?' Lucy finds herself in 21st century London and crashes into Iris, a woman also yearning to break free from her past as the heir to a health company, MLM, which turns out to be literally vampiric. The story journeys through Lucy's diary entries in her former human life, and across three centuries to her 

Staff holding The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

adventures trying to find Dracula and end him once and for all; all while trying to find out who she really is and what life could be when she's finally free. This sapphic romance will be a hit for readers who enjoy classic gothic novels with a twist, complex characters and romance."


— Jessica | Chapin Branch Library

DIGITAL RESOURCES

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Explora for Elementary School

Access information from magazines and books on many topics, from animals to math, designed for elementary school students.

Access
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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Discover how to get started in a new field, build workplace skills and find apprenticeships, internships and jobs.

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Transparent Language

Learn a new language with over 110 courses, including American Sign Language and English language learning.

Learn
Disponible en Español

PURE IMAGINATION

Link to promotional reel about creativity and imagination.

At the library, even the smallest idea can grow into something marvelous. With Macs featuring Adobe Creative Suite, books and digital resources at your fingertips, imagination gets its own factory of possibilities. No golden ticket required. This is where ordinary moments become extraordinary.


iMac Locations:

  • Cayce-West Columbia Branch

  • Irmo Branch

  • Lexington Main

YOUR NEXT READ

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Want book picks that actually fit your taste? Tell us what you love, what you skip and what’s stayed on your nightstand. We’ll curate book suggestions just for you, delivered right to your email. New stories are waiting, and we think you’ll love them.

Recommendations

kids

Do Cats Moo? by Salina Yoon
Everything You by Elizabeth McPike
The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming
Take a Breath by Sujean Rim

teens

Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
Fire Keeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
Snowglobe by Soyoung Park

adults

Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart
Can't We Be Friends by Denny S. Bryce & Eliza Knight
Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero
The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook

PROGRAMS

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Kid Zone: Meet the Storymaker

Friday, February 13 at 3:30 PM

South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch

Meet local children’s author Lisa Corduan, and hear about her books, writing process and what it takes to bring stories to life. (grades K–5)

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Fan Base: Pop Culture TV Trivia

Thursday, February 19 at 6 PM

Lexington Main Library

Show off your knowledge in a Disney and Netflix-inspired trivia night packed with pop culture favorites like KPop Demon Hunters and Wednesday. (grades 9–12)

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Lifelong Learning: Smoothie Meal Prep

Saturday, February 21 at 11 AM

Swansea Branch Library

Prepare and sip an assortment of easy-to-make smoothies, perfect for quick mornings with the proper preparations. (ages 18+)

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Well Played: Board Games

Monday, February 23 at 4:30 PM

Chapin Branch Library

Relax and wind down after school with a variety of board games. Bring a friend or make a new one. (grades 6–8)

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