2 0 2 6 SEPTEMBEROconeelibrary.orgOconeeCountyPublicLibrarymyoconeelibraryO C O N E E C O U N T Y P U B L I C L I B R A R Y M O N T H LY E V E N T S All OCPL Locations will be closed September 5th - 7th for Labor DaySave in SEPTEMBER with your library card! See inside for details!

C O M M U N I T Y R E S O U R C Eschedule Need information about and/or access to social services? Please call 864-364-5702 for questions or to book an appointment. SEPTEMBER 2026 For more information or to register for events, scan the QR code or visit oconeelibrary.org/events REGISTRATIONMonthly EventsSeptember 202610:30 AM - 3:30 PMBOOK SALEF R I E N D S O F T H E L I B R A R YT H U R S D A Y SW A L H A L L A L I B R A R Y 5 0 1 W . S O U T H B R O A D S T R E E T W A L H A L L A , S C 2 9 6 9 1Book sale located in the basement "Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures…" Henry David Thoreau All OCPL Locations will be closed September 5th - 7th for Labor Day closed

WALHALLA LIBRARYBOOKMOBILEScan the QR code for Bookmobile stops and information. Or call: (864) 638-4133 or (864) 723-3219.501 W. South Broad St. Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-4133SENECA LIBRARY300 E. South Second St. Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-4855WESTMINSTER LIBRARY112 W. North Ave Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 364-5760SALEM LIBRARY5 Park Ave Salem, SC 29676 (864) 944-0912VISIT THE LIBRARY

Yoga Ages 12 and up Thurs., Sept. 10 @ 11:00 AM Calm your mind and body with yoga in this class that is suitable for people with any level of ability. Just wear comfy clothes! Registration is requested. Stroke 101 Ages 18 and up Wed., Sept. 16 @ 5:00 PM Learn the signs and symptoms of strokes, how to call for help, what to expect from EMS and arrival at OMH’s Emergency Department, treatment, and procedures. Presented by Prisma Health. = Registration Required Walhalla Branch | 501 W. South Broad St. Chess Club All ages Wed., Sept. 16 @ 4:30 PM Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels welcome. This program is led by an OCPL volunteer. Kids | Tweens & Teens | Adults | All Ages Storytime ages 0-5 Mondays @ 10:30 AM Join us at the library for family storytime! Enjoy a half-hour of stories, songs, dancing, and more. Beginning September 14! Coffee and Crafts: Book Bedazzling Ages 14 and up Wed., Sept. 9 @ 4:30 PM Want to add some flair to your favorite book? Bring it to the library and bedazzle the cover with beautiful rhinestones. Of course, don’t forget to bring your favorite book from home. Need a book to bedazzle? We will have a very limited supply on hand for the program. Registration is required. DIY Pumpkin Duck Painting Ages 6-11 Wed, Sept. 23 @ 4:30 PM Fall is finally here! Celebrate with a fun, autumn-themed craft. Please wear something that you don’t mind getting messy. Registration is required. Salem Branch | 5B Park Avenue Storytime ages 0-5 Tue., Sept. 8 & Sept. 22 @ 10:30 AM Join us at the library for family storytime! Enjoy a half-hour of stories, songs, dancing, and more. Zoom Page Turners Book Club ages 18 and up Tue., Sep. 29 @ 3:00 PM Join us virtually for a Zoom book club. This month, we will be discussing Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Interested in joining? E-mail krucker@oconeesc.com for more information. Rock Painting: Fall Style All ages Wed., Sept. 30 @ 5:00 PM Join us to celebrate all things fall with a festive rock painting session. Paint a rock (or two) with a beautiful autumn design.

Ghosts & Gadgets All ages Wed., Sept. 9 @ 5:00 PM The team from South Carolina Paranormal Research and Investigations is dropping by to show off their equipment. This program is aimed at adults, but all ages are welcome. Stroke 101 Ages 18 and up Wed., Sept. 23 @ 5:00 PM Learn the signs and symptoms of strokes, how to call for help, what to expect from EMS and arrival at OMH’s Emergency Department, treatment, and procedures. Presented by Prisma Health. = Registration Required Westminster Branch | 112 W. North Avenue Pirate Bash Ages 6-11 Mon., Sept. 14 @ 5:00 PM Ahoy, me hearties! Set sail for yonder library to hear tales of treasure hunting. Ye will make a craft that will make even yer own mother proud. Registration is required. Kids | Tweens & Teens | Adults | All Ages Storytime ages 0-5 Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM Join us at the library for family storytime! Enjoy a half-hour of stories, songs, dancing, and more. Paper & Project Ages 18 and up Tue., Sept. 8 @ 5:00 PM Do you love to talk about books? Do you like to do crafts? Then this program is for you! Join us to create custom library book pockets while discussing our favorite books. These pockets are great for mementos, letting others borrow your books, or just to be cute. Inner Circle Book Club Ages 18 and up Mon., Sept. 28 @ 5:00 PM For fans of Sarah J. Maas, we invite you to join us each month to discus the A Court of Thorns and Roses series beginning with the first book by the same title. Each month will be the next book in the series. It’s a great opportunity to read—or re-read —the series before the newest book releases in January. An ACOTAR inspired craft will be available. Branch Out! | External Programs Mobile Clean of Heart Showers Our Daily Bread 106 Jordan Street, Seneca Wed., Sept. 9 & Sept. 23 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM The Mobile Clean of Heart free showers will be open and available to all. Towels and soap will be provided. all ages The Little Walhalla Book Club Alexander’s Coffee House 124 E Main St Ste A, Walhalla Wed., Sept. 2 @ 1:00 PM Come for the books – stay for the community. September’s book is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This book club is led by an OCPL volunteer and will meet on the first Wednesday of every month. ages 18 and up Book Buzz Mountain Mocha 208 E Main St, Walhalla Fri., Sept. 18 @ 10:00 AM ages 18 and up Calling all caffeinated bookworms! Join us for an informal book club at Mountain Mocha. There is no assigned book. Come find out what others are reading and share your own bookish adventures. Beginning September 2!

Seneca Branch | 300 E. South Second St. = Registration RequiredKids | Tweens & Teens | Adults | All Ages Storytime ages 0-5 Thursdays @ 10:30 AM Join us at the library for family storytime! Enjoy a half-hour of stories, songs, dancing, and more. Beginning September 17! Football Craft Ages 12 and up Thu., Sept. 3 @ 4:00 PM Calling all football fans and creative minds! Come out and join us for a football craft where you can design your own custom sign to show off your team spirit. We'll provide the materials you need. Just bring your creativity and team pride! Registration is required. Stroke 101 Ages 18 and up Wed., Sept. 9 @ 5:00 PM Learn the signs and symptoms of strokes, how to call for help, what to expect from EMS and arrival at OMH’s Emergency Department, treatment, and procedures. Presented by Prisma Health. BINGO! All ages Tue., Sept. 15 @ 4:00 PM Join us for free rounds of BINGO to win books and other great prizes! Light refreshments will be provided. Puzzle Night All ages Thu., Sept. 17 @ 4:00 PM Looking for some relaxation and fun? Drop in for a puzzle night! Stay and help put one together or take one home with you! The Return of Origami Ages 16 and up Sat., Sept. 19 @ 11:00 AM Learn more about the relaxing art of paper folding! Materials will be provided and registration is required. Come Out and Craft All ages Mon., Sept. 21 @ 4:30 PM Have a craft you haven’t finished yet? Need a group to yarn and yap with? Come join us! All crafts are welcome. Some materials provided. Cat Cafe All ages Fri., Sept. 25 @ 3:00 PM Oconee Humane Society is bringing adorable, adoptable kittens to the library! Drop by to cuddle, play, and maybe meet your new best friend. While you’re here, learn more about the services and events provided by the Oconee Humane Society. Light refreshments provided. Dementia Discussions: Therapeutic Fibbing...Right or Wrong? Ages 18 and up Tue., Sept. 29 @ 4:30 PM Join Family Caregiver Advocate & Educator, Dorrine Dubois, from the Appalachian Council of Governments, for this program on therapeutic fibbing. Helping caregivers understand the difference between lying and compassionate communication.

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