Children's Programs

About Greenwood Children's Programs
Click on the links below to view descriptions of programs at the Ninety Six and Ware Shoals Branches.
 
The Children's Room offers many types of programs for children starting at birth and continuing though 5th Grade. We offer a variety of storytimes as well as crafts, STEAM programs, and more. 

The Children's Room also offers other services and resources beyond programming to all of Greenwood County's children. Please check the main Children's Room webpage for links to resources such as Early Literacy Programs, parent and grandparent resources, digital materials, and our Developmental Disorders Resource Center.

 

 
 
 


Playtime at the Library
 
The following Tuesdays: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children's Story Room
Ages: 0-5
 
About:
Ms. Jody will open up the Story Room for a fun-filled playtime adventure. We will have blocks, Play-Doh, magnetic dolls, a train set, Duplos, and more.

Tuesday, January 21 

Tuesday, February 18

Tuesday, March 18

Tuesday, April 22

   
Tiny Tots StoryTime Furry Tales StoryTime

Preschool Storytime

Read to Ozzie Spring Extravaganza

 

Tiny Tots StoryTime
 
The following Thursdays: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children's Story Room
Ages: 0-3
 
About:
Tiny Tots is more than a storytime. This time allows children to make friends and socialize with each other through dancing, singing, crafts, and just being silly together! Parents also form lasting friendships with each other, making for a happy, carefree, and supportive experience.
 
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Furry Tales StoryTime
 
The following Tuesdays: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Children's Story Room
Ages: 0-10

About:
This story time is an all-time favorite at the Main Branch! Each month, the Children's Room staff partners with the Humane Society of Greenwood County to provide a special storytime for our Furry Friends who are looking for their fur-ever Homes. 

Tuesday, January 7

Tuesday, February 11

Tuesday, March 11

Tuesday, April 8

 

Chick-Fil-A Storytime
 
The following Tuesdays: 10:30-11:00
Chick-Fil-A
Ages: 0-10
 
About: Join us at Chick-fil-A by the Greenwood Mall for a story time with Library Staff and a special treat from Chick-fil-a. 
 

Tuesday, January 7

Tuesday, February 4

Tuesday, March 4

Tuesday, April 1

     
Preschool Storytime
 
The following Tuesdays from 10:30
Children's Story Room
Ages: 4-5
 
About: This story time is perfect for the little ones who can sit and listen to multiple stories. Preschoolers will sing songs, listen to stories, and other fun activites. 
 

Tuesday, January 14

Tuesday, January 28

Tuesday, February 11

Tuesday, February 25

Tuesday, March 11

Tuesday, March 25

Tuesday, April 1

Tuesday, April 15

Tuesday, April 29

 

     
Read to Ozzie

The following Thursdays: 3:30-4:00
Children's Story Room
Ages: 6-10

About: Join us for a very special guest - Ozzie the Therapy Dog and his handler, Marsha Horshok. Marsha has written two children's books about therapy dogs, and helps facilitate this special time where children can practice their reading skills by reading one-on-one with Ozzie. He is the best listener and helps kids build their confidence. 

Thursday, January 9

Thursday, March 13

Thursday, April 10

     
Spring Extravaganza
 
When: Wednesday, March 26: 3:30PM
Children's Story Room
Ages: 4-10

About: Join us for our annual Springtime Eggstravaganza for ages 4-10. We will have games in the auditorium for the kids to play. The kids will be split into two groups to hunt Easter Eggs in the Children's Room.

 

 
 
     


Board Game Junior Creativity Lab Tween Book Club Tween Quest Just Dance, Dance Off
    Crochet Club    
         

Board Game Junior
 
The following Thursdays: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children's Story Room
Ages: 6-10
 
About:

Join Heather for Game Day for ages 6-10. We have lots of fun games to choose from and lots of new Library friends to play them with.

Thursday, January 16

Thursday, February 20

Thursday, March 20

Thursday, April 17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Creativity Lab
 
The following Wednesdays4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children's Story Room
Ages: 6-9
 

Wednesday, February 5: Valentine Sloth

Bring your friends and make this adorable valentine together to let them know you love them 'slow' much!

Wednesday, March 5: Egg Carton Turtles

Come and make your own little turtle friend out of recycled egg cartons!

Wednesday, April 2: Kaleidoscopes

Science and art collide! Come and make your own unique kaleidoscope!

 

Tween Book Club

Ages: 10-12 Years Old

Love to read? Join us for a brand new book club for TWEENS only. The Library provides each tween a copy of the book to read and we will discuss the book together! This is also a time to socialize, give book suggestions, and eat snacks!

Registration is required. Once you have registered, you can come by the Teen Center to pick up your copy of the book.

Download Tween Book Club Brochure: January - July 2025

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Saturday, January 4: 2:00-3:00PM
Teen Center
Registration Begins: December 4
Saturday, February 15: 2:00-2:45PM
Teen Center
Registration Begins: January 15
Saturday, March 15: 2:00-2:45PM
Teen Center
Registration Begins: February 15
       
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Saturday, April 12: 2:00-2:45PM
Teen Center
Registration Begins: March 12
Saturday, May 10: 2:00-2:45PM
Teen Center
Registration Begins: April 10
 
     
Tween Quest
 
The following Tuesdays: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children's Story Room
Ages: 9-12
 
About:
Join Ms. Jessica from the Teen Center for programs geared towards our tweens! We consider tweens to be the ages of 9-12. 

Tuesday, March 25: 4:00 - 5:00 PM - Polymer Clay Tangle Beads

Learn how to make this easy, fun type of polymer clay bead. We'll make our own, bake them, and string them on leather cord to make a bracelet or necklace.

Registration Required: Register online beginning Tuesday, March 4.

Tuesday, April 22: 4:00 - 5:00 PM - Waffle Cone Painted Terracotta Pots

Celebrate Earth Day by painting a terracotta pot like your favorite ice cream! Pick up some free seeds from our Seed Library to plant in your newly decorated pot.

Registration Required: Register online beginning Tuesday, April 8.

 
Just Dance, Dance Off

When: Wednesday, March 19: 3:30-5:00
 
Children's Story Room
 
Ages: 8-12
 
About: Get ready to dance your socks off! Compete against other kids and tweens and see who is the best dancer! We will project some "Just Dance" youtube videos on the large screen in the Children's Story Room and you can show off your dancing skills. We will have some prizes to give out to our best dancers in each age group.
 

Crochet Club

When: Drop in from 3:30 - 5:00PM on:

Friday, February 28
Friday, March 14
Friday, March 28
Friday, April 11
Friday, April 25

Children's Story Room

Ages: 9-18

Beginners welcome!

About: This group is to help tweens and teens get started learning the basics of crochet, get help as they move into intermmediate patterns, and just have fun with people how enjoy the same craft. We have donated yarn you can practice on and patterns that you can work. You can also bring your own yarn and project to work on during group time.

Crochet Club will meet every other week on Fridays from 3:30-5.

This is a drop in program, so if you cant make it exactly at 3:30, come when you can!

No registration Required
 

Lego Club Grab & Go Crafts      
 
LEGO Club

The following Thursdays: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM in the AMERICAN VETERANS AUDITORIUM

Ages: 8-18

About:

Spend some time having fun and creating with Legos. We'll give you topic that you can use to create an object out of LEGO bricks. This event is for children and teens ages 8-17. You can drop by and join Lego Club anytime between 3:30 - 5:00 to accomodate those who get out of school later or ride the bus. We will clean up the LEGO bricks at 4:55 PM.

Thursday, January 9

Thursday, February 6

Thursday, March 6

Thursday, April 3

Thursday, May 1

 

 

 
Grab & Go Crafts

The following weeks during operating hours
Children's Room

Ages: 0-10

About:
Stop by the Children's Room and pick up a Grab & Go kit.

Kits are available while supplies last

 

Wednesday, January 2 - Friday, January 31

Penguin Poppers

Saturday, February 1 - Friday, February 28

Groundhog Masks

Saturday, March 1 - Monday, March 31

Construction Paper Ladybug

Tuesday, April 1 - Wednesday, April 30

Paper Cup Sheep

Thursday, May 1 - Saturday, May 31

Twirling Parrots

 

 

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