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Books worth adding to your summer reading list
After what seemed like an extra long winter, I am more than ready to break out my flip-flops and head to the beach for some reading and relaxing. Spring is always a stellar time for book publishing, and I love to make a list of the new titles I will be toting in my beach bag and reading on those long, sunny days by the pool or ocean.
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Get down and dirty with summer reading at Beaufort County libraries
Is there anything better than mud? OK, when you were a kid, was there anything better than mud? If you're still not convinced, here are some titles that may remind you of the real "dirt" on mud.
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Celebrate the gift of reading during 94th annual Children's Book Week
Join the Beaufort County Library system in celebrating children's books and the children who love them.
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Share your family's rich history with the Beaufort County Library
Do you have important family "stuff" that you would like to hand down to younger generations? Or, perhaps, even donate to the archives of the library?
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Get your books ready: National Library Week is here
The Beaufort County Library will celebrate National Library Week April 14 to 20.
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Grab your tissues. Beaufort County libraries full of tearjerkers
What is the last book that made you cry? Some stories might have you weeping from start to finish, and then there are those that include an unexpected event that leaves you sniffling.
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'Downton Abbey' just one of many TV shows available at Beaufort County libraries
If you've ever discovered a TV series in its later seasons and wanted to watch it from the first episode, then you should visit Beaufort County's libraries. Here you will find many shows that are currently popular.
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Learn more about important South Carolina women during National Women's History Month
In March, educators across the nation highlight the achievements of women. The tradition began in 1978 when the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women in California initiated a "Women's History Week." The movement grew so that by 1986, more than a dozen states...
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by checking out some Maeve Binchy at the Beaufort County library
St. Patrick's Day is an annual feast day on March 17 that celebrates one of the patron saints of Ireland. It is celebrated worldwide by Irish and non-Irish people. The St. Patrick's Day parade was first held in Boston in 1761. Savannah boasts the second largest St. Patrick's Day gathering in the...
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Beaufort County libraries make reading fun with a number of programs for kids
"Time when no child will be able to remember what it's like not to have books or to visit the library ..."
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Learn more about African-American history at Beaufort County libraries
In February, people across the United States stop and take a moment to reflect on the importance of African-American history. The Beaufort County library has plenty of resources that will intrigue customers from all backgrounds. Our information specialists are ready to help with all inquiries, from...
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