News of the Beaufort Libraries [with thanks to Amanda for these weekly updates!] – Bluffton events are in BOLD [click on links for more info].

Here are a few notable mentions from this past week:  

• Online access to Wall Street Journal was announced on Monday, July 11^th  
• Over 1,000 people have submitted feedback through the Community Survey. We still need to reach more!
• Over 700 readers have completed the Summer Reading program and many have started the Super Reader Bonus Round
• Port Royal Sound Foundation’s “Lowcountry Reptiles” program drew great crowds at Lobeco (76 people) and Bluffton (138+)

Here’s what’s ahead next week:

• Monday, July 18^th
  • Geocaching Treasure Hunt at Lobeco (runs July 18-23)
  • Crafty Creations: Adult Crafting Fun! at Bluffton, 10:30am (Registration is full)
  • Storytime at St. Helena, 11am
  • Storytime at HHI, 11am
  • D&D Club (Dungeons & Dragons) at Beaufort, 4pm
  • Novel Evenings Book Club at HHI, 4pm (Registration required only for virtual)
    
• Tuesday, July 19^th
  • Storytime at Beaufort, 10am
  • Katherine Robinson Author Visit at Bluffton, 11am [see below]
  • Basic Computer Class at Lobeco, 11am (Registration required)
  • LEGO Robotics at HHI, 11am (Registration required)
  • Tech Tuesdays at St. Helena, 1pm
  • Teen Art Club at Beaufort, 4pm
  • DIY Natural Cleaning Products at Lobeco, 4:30pm
  • LEGO Club at St. Helena, 4:30pm
    
• Wednesday, July 20^th
  • Storytime at Beaufort, 10am
  • Storytime at HHI, 10am
  • Storytime at Lobeco, 10:30am
  • WeMakeWednesdays at St. Helena, 1pm
  • LEGO/DUPLO Free Play at Beaufort, 2pm
  • Storytime at HHI, 2pm
  • Teen Video Game Club at Beaufort, 4pm
  • Anime Club at Bluffton, 4:30pm
    
• Thursday, July 21^st
  • Storytime at Beaufort, 10am
  • Good Impressions at St. Helena, 1pm
  • Hoopla Book Discussion: Daughter of the Deep Ages at HHI, 2pm (Registration required)
  • SC Works Job Coaching at St. Helena, 2pm
  • Line Dance Class at Beaufort, 3:30pm
  • Storytime at Lobeco, 4pm
    
• Friday, July 22^nd
  • Family Fun Friday at Lobeco, 1pm
  • Teen Film Friday at Bluffton, 1pm
  • Kids Movie at St. Helena, 2pm
    
• Saturday, July 23^rd
  • Read to a Dog at HHI, 11am (Registration required)
  • Chess Club at St. Helena, 1pm
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* Local author Katherine Robinson will be at the Bluffton Library on July 19th at 11:00 am to talk about her book The Crabs on Calhoun (2022). Participants will also be able to make a crab craft to take home [while supplies last]. 

c2022 Friends of the Bluffton Library