The Hilton Head Branch of the Beaufort County Library will offer the following programs during the month of August.
Beaufort District Collection Local History Program and Book Talk
Up Here: Hunting Island Lighthouse and Its Lightkeepers with Ted Panayotoff
Tuesday, August 6 at 1 pm. Start your National Lighthouse Day celebration with us! Local author Ted Panayotoff has been involved with lighthouses most of his life. When he relocated to Beaufort in 2016, this former Naval Officer took on the Directorship of the Lighthouse Committee of the Friends of Hunting Island State Park and has continued research about the structure ever since. Come learn about the fascinating history and steadfast keepers of one of Beaufort Count’s most recognized and beloved landmarks.
Library Plant Swap
Tuesday, August 13 from 1-2 pm. Join our Library Plant Swap! Bring a healthy plant or cutting to the library to swap for free. Indoor or outdoor, big or small, all plants are welcome at the Library Plant Swap. Browse the Swap selection and be sure to check out the gardening section for more books on plant care. Please contact the Hilton Head Reference Desk at 843-255-6525 with any questions.
Adult Crafts: Hammered Leaf & Flower Prints
Thursday, August 22 at 3 pm. Join us for a beginner’s class on flower pounding, where we’ll learn to make botanical prints with fresh flowers and greenery! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own flowers or leaves to craft with. Sign up at the reference desk or call 843-255-6525 for more info!
The Novel Choice Book Club
Monday, August 26 at 4 pm. Enjoy a lively discussion of the book of the month: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. To attend virtually, please contact Emma Maines at emma.maines@bcgov.net to receive an invite to join us on the Microsoft Teams app. Contact the reference desk at 843-255-6525 for more information.
The Beaufort Country Library is located at 11 Beach City Branch Rd., Hilton Head. 843-255-6525. www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
