The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.
— Dr. Seuss

Events for kids


1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Logo of two caterpillars reading. 1000 books? You got this! Your child's reading journey begins here. https://ocrl.org/lc-kids

Read 1000 Books before kindergarten

Children who have not yet started kindergarten are eligible to participate in the statewide 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

  • Sign up today at the Laurens County Library Children’s Center!

  • Enter your books on your reading log to track your child’s progress.

  • For each 100-book milestone, bring in your child’s reading log to receive a prize! When your child reaches 1000 books read, stop into the library and get a diploma and a special prize. Your child may also pose for a photo for our Reader’s Wall of Fame display.

  • Do we need to read books only from the library? Nope, any age appropriate books count! No matter where you get them or how many times you read them - they all count.


monthly calendar of Early Literacy activities

Check out this month’s calendar packed with early literacy activity ideas — one for everyday of the month!

Click the image for a digital copy or pick up a paper copy in the Children’s Center.

On the backside of each month’s calendar, you also find book lists, nursery rhymes, early literacy tips, song lyrics, and more!


Things to do at the library

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Every week on Tuesday at 10:30am and 5:30pm, we host a children's story time for preschool and up. Please join us!

Grab and go craft bags are always available - check back every week for a new activity!

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The Playaway Launchpad, a standalone tablet full of educational games and activities. Check one out at the librarian's desk!

Resources for kids

Our libraries offer child-safe, age-appropriate, educational computers available in the kid's area at each library. Thousands of activities, including whitelisted, pre-approved child-safe educational and entertainment games, websites, and cartoons are available completely free of charge. Our computers use Magic Desktop kiosk edition.