ABBE Digital Branch
Read For Prizes!
Children in 5th grade and under
 
Read or listen to 10 books or more to receive: 
 
A maze cup, $5.00 library fine reduction coupon, & an Augusta GreenJackets baseball game ticket good for Library Night, on August 12th at the Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, GA.
 
Summer Reading registration starts May 23rd!

August 4 is the l ast day to turn in reading logs.

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Clemson 
Vs. Carolina
Bring your pennies and vote for your favorite
 at any ABBE library from June 6 to June 16.
                                1 cent = 1 vote                                 
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the
South Carolina Special Olympics.
Ninja Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Drop by the library, find all the hidden ninjas, and win a small prize!
 
Blackville, Denmark, Jackson, Johnston,
Midland Valley, Nancy Bonnette, New Ellenton, & Williston
From June 27 to June 30
 
Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, & Nancy Carson
From July 5 to July 9
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Aiken
Magician Chad Crews
Held at the Aiken Community Playhouse. 126 Newberry St, SW Aiken, SC 29801
Wed, June 15 at 2 & 3 PM (Grades K-5)
 
The Velveteen Rabbit 
A live production by The ACP Youth. Seating is limited!
Tue, June 21 at 11 AM & 7 PM (All Ages)
 
Porkchop Productions
perform The Tortoise and The Hare. Held at the Aiken Community Playhouse.
126 Newberry St, SW Aiken, SC 29801
Wed, June 22 at 2 & 3 PM (Grades K-5)
 
Bike Rodeo
Safety tips, bike decorating, an obstacle course & a bike carwash!
Helmets are required for all riders.
Tues, June 28 at 11 AM (All Ages)
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & more brought to life with puppets .
Wed, July 13 at 2 &3 PM (All Ages)

Slime & Playdough Factory
Drop in for slime making and playdo fun!
Tue, July 19 from 6-8 PM (All Ages)
 
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Held at the Aiken Community Playhouse.126 Newberry St, SW Aiken, SC 29801
Wed, July 20 at 2 & 3 PM (Grades K-5)
 
LEGO Day
Drop in for LEGO free play, crafts, and games.
Tue, July 26 from 11 AM- 1 PM ( All Ages )
 
Friday Storytimes
For children with an adult caregiver
Every Friday in June and July
10:15 am: 0-23 months old
11:00 am: 2-3 years old
11:45 am: 4-5 years old
 
Family Storytimes
Ages 0-5 with an adult caregiver
Saturdays, at 10:30 AM
June 4, June 25, and July 16

Paws to Read
Tue June 22, June 29, July 6, & July 13 10:30-11:30 AM
Register your independent reader for a 15 minute weekly session to read to a trained therapy dog that loves to listen to stories. Attend 3 sessions and earn a free book! Space is limited and registration is required at the first floor desk or by calling 642-2020 ext. 1121.

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Bamberg
Retro Recess
Held at the Ness Sports Complex Soccer Field on Ness Dr. Play tug of war, kickball, hula hoop games, dizzy bat and more. Wear comfy clothes, sneakers, & sunscreen!
Tue, June 7 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Tue, June 14 at 10:30 AM ( Grades K-5 )
 
Porkchop Productions
perform The Tortoise and The Hare.
Tue, June 21 at 10:30 AM
 
Football Mini-Camp with The Red Raiders
Held at the Ness Sports Complex Soccer Field on Ness Dr. S mall group instruction on football fundamentals with BEHS Head Coach & some team members. Wear comfy clothes, sneakers, & sunscreen.
Tue, June 28 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)

Lego Club
We provide the Legos, you supply the imagination!
Tue, July 5 from 10:30 AM-12 PM
& 3:30-5 PM (All Ages)
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book &
more brought to life with puppets.
Tue, July 12 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)

Ruth Patrick Science Center
Learn about local wildlife and the  environment with live animals.
Mon, July 18 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)

Movie & Box Car Show
Showing of Disney-Pixar's Cars . Kids should bring in a custom designed a car or truck from a recycled cardboard box. Prizes will be awarded!
July 25, 12:30 PM (10 Yrs & Under)
 
Speed Demon Showdown
Bring in your favorite racecar (i.e Matchbox & Hotwheels) to compete in this nose-to-nose challenge.
Tue, July 26 at 10:30 AM & 3:30 PM (All Ages)
 
Water Fun Day
Cool off with the Bamberg Fire  Department plus water balloon games & sidewalk chalk...
Tue, August 2 at 10:30 AM ( All Ages)
 
Movie Mondays
Mondays at 11:00 AM (All Ages)
 
June 6 : Like Mike
 
June 13 : Everyone's Hero
 
June 20 : Tortoise v. Hare
 
June 27 , Air Bud: Golden Receiver
 
July 11 : Hercules
 
Tues, July 19 : Racing Stripes
 
July 25 : Cars
 
Aug 1 : Cloud 9
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Barnwell
Multicultural Games
Play a variety of games from around the world.
Mon, June 6 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Mon, June 13 at 10:30 AM ( Grades K-5 )
 
Porkchop Productions
perform The Tortoise and The Hare.
Mon, June 20 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Movie: The Mighty Ducks
Watch The Mighty Ducks with refreshments and activities.
Mon, June 27 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)

Savannah River Ecology Lab
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals
Mon, July 11 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & more brought to life with puppets .
Mon, July 18 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
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Mon, July 25 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Movie: Air Bud: World Pup
Watch Air Bud: World Pup with refreshments and activities.
Mon, August 1 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Family #Crafturday
Saturdays, from 10 AM to 12 PM
Drop-in and exercise your craft skills

June 18 : Sports ball mobile
 
July 2 : Handprint Olympic rings
 
July 16 : Olympic medal
 
July 30 : Olympic torch

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Blackville
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Mon, June 13 at 2:30 PM ( Grades K-5)

Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Learn about local wildlife & the environment with live animals
Thu, 23 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & fun stories brought to life with puppets.
Mon, July 11 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Splashdown
Play in the spray provided by the Blackville Fire Department.
Mon, July 18 at 11:00 AM (All Ages)
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Denmark



Summer Reading Kick Off
Celebrate summer with a viewer's choice movie and snacks.
Fri, May 27th at 3:30 PM (All Ages)
 
On Your Mark, Get Set, READ
A fun-filled hour with Ms. Carolyn and the Pete the Cat series.
Fri, June 3 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
LEGO Club
We provide the Legos, you supply the imagination!
Mon, June 6 at 3:30pm (Grades K-5))
 
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Fri, June 17 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Porkchop Productions
perform The Tortoise and The Hare.
Fri ,June 24 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & more brought to life with puppets.
Fri, July 8 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
On Your Mark, Get Set, READ
Ms. Carolyn will share stories from author, David Shannon, sing-a-longs
and cool finger plays 
Fri, July 15 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Ruth Patrick Science
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals .
  Mon, July 18 at 2:30 PM (Grades K-5)
 
Movie: Zootopia
Fri, July 29 at 3:30 PM (All Ages)
 
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Edgefield
Pork chop Productions
perform  The Tortoise and The Hare.
Tue, June 14 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Wed, June 22 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Explore Sports Day!
Explore the Different Sports you don't normally see on television, such as Hopscotch, Hula Hoop, & Jump Rope.
Tue, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. (All Ages)

Ruth Patrick Science Center
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals.
Tue, July 12 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)

Puppet Show: Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & more brought to life with puppets.
Tue, July 19 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
End of Summer Reading Party
Wear your favorite sports team & celebrate your completion of  Summer Reading!
Tues, July 26 11:00 AM (All Ages)
 
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Jackson
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Learn about local wildlife & the environment with live animals
Wed, June 15 at 2:00 PM (Grades K-5)
 
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Wed, June 22 at 2:30 PM (Grades K-5 )
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & fun stories brought to life with puppets.
Wed, July 6 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Splashdown
Play in the spray provided by the Jackson Fire Department .
Wed, July 20 at 2:00 PM (All Ages)

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Johnston
Porkchop Productions
perform The Tortoise and The Hare.
Tue, June 14 at 2:00 PM (Grades K-5)
  
Mini-Golf
Play our book themed mini-golf course in the library.
Tue, June 21 at 2:00 PM (All Ages)
  
Ruth Patrick Science Center
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals.
Tue, July 12 at 2:00 PM (All Ages)
  
Puppet Show: Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & fun stories brought to life with puppets.
Tue, July 19 at 2:00 PM (All Ages)

 

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Midland Valley


Savannah River Ecology Lab
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals
Thu, June 16 at 2:00 PM (Grades K-5)
  
Author Visit: Linda Coffin
Local author, Linda Coffin, will present her picture book Stains and All with fun activities to follow. 
Thu, June 23 at 2:00 PM (All Ages)
  
Puppet Show: Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & fun stories brought to life with puppets.
Thu, July 14 at 2:00 PM (All Ages)
  
Indoor Games
Beat the heat and have some fun with our indoor sports!
Thu, July 21 at 2:00 PM (All Ages)
  
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New Ellenton
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Tue, June 14 at 2:30 PM ( Grades K-5 )
  
Porkchop Productions
perform The Tortoise and The Hare.
Tue, June 21 at 2:30 PM (Grades K-5)
  
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals
Tue, July 12 at 2:30 PM (Grades K-5)
  
Puppet Show: Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book & fun stories brought to life with puppets.
Tue, July 26 at 2:30 PM (All Ages)
  
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Nancy Carson (North Augusta)
Friday Storytimes
June 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22
10:15 am: 0-2 years old
11:00 am: 3 to 5 years old
 
Double Dutch Forces
Their last performance before the World Championship!
Sat, June 4 at 12:30 pm (All Ages)
 
Auggie the Mascot Visit
Meet Auggie from the Augusta Greenjackets! Bring your cameras for a fun photo op.
Wed, June 8 at 10:30 am (All Ages)
 
'Anata no Māku' with  CSRA Defensive Arts
Johnny Hughes will demonstrate Kindai Karate & teach a few moves!
  Fri, June 10 at 3:00 pm (Grades 1-5)
 
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Wed, June 15 at 2:30 PM ( Grades K-5 )
 
Morris Museum of Art Visit 
Celebrate Art with the Morris!  Short storytime followed by a craft.
Fri, June 17 at 3:00 PM (All Ages)
 
Porkchop Productions
perform  The Tortoise and The Hare.
Wed, June 22 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
Super Awesome Sports  Movie Week: July 5-8 
Fun children's sports movies on the big screen! Bring your own snacks.
At 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM (All Ages)
 
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines 
Welcome Bruce Tanehill and NASA & SCCA driver Damion Moses plus their race cars!
Sat, July 9 at 11 AM (All Ages)

Doctor Who Comics Day
Play Guess Doctor Who, win prizes, wear your Doctor Who best, and more...
Sat, July 9 at 12 PM (All Ages)
 
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals
Weds, July 13 at 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 
It's Disgusting, and We Ate It 
Did you know there is a spider that tastes like peanut butter? Learn more & try something disgusting!
Fri, July 15 at 3:00 pm (All Ages)
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book &  more brought to life with puppets.
Wed, July 20 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Get ready for J.K. Rowling's next movie with crafts, games, videos, and refreshments!
Fri, July 22 at 3:00 p.m. (All Ages)
 
Splashdown
Bring your towel and come play in the spray provided by our local fire department!
Weds, July 27 at 11 AM (All Ages)
 
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Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Thu, June 16 at  2:30 PM (Grades K-5
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Porkchop Productions
Thu, June 23 at 2:30 PM (Grades K-5) 

Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book &  more brought to life with puppets.
Thu, July 7 at 2:30 PM (All Ages)
 
Ruth Patrick Science Center
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals.
Thu, July 21 at 10:30 AM (Grades K-5)
 

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Williston
Magician Chad Crews
Magic + Science = Awesome
Thu June 16 at 10:30 AM ( Grades K-5 )
 
Ruth Patrick Science Center
Learn about local wildlife and the environment with live animals.
Thu, June 23 at  2:30 PM (Grades K-5)
 
Puppet Show, Kat Kong
Dav Pilkey's classic picture book &  more brought to life with puppets.
Thu, July 14 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
Splashdown
Bring your towel and come play in the spray provided by our local fire department!
Thu, July 27 at 10:30 AM (All Ages)
 
  
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