BDC Monthly Overview for August 2024

Latest update: 5 August 2024 10 AM

The Up Here Author Book Talk with Ted Panayotoff is postponed due to inclement weather. We will reschedule. Stay safe. - gmc

We do so hope that you enjoyed your Library adventures during Summer Reading Program 2024. Though SRP has ended, our own quest to bring local history to the residents and visitors of Beaufort County continues. 

We're excited about introducing the new Port Royal Branch staff to the array of BDC services and programs on August 1st. 

We have two local history programs set for this month. 

1) We're on the road to Hilton Head Branch Library on Tuesday, August 6th to host an author book talk about the history of the Hunting Island Lighthouse. We do so hope that you'll be able to start your National Lighthouse Day celebration with us. Theodore ("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 his research about the structure ever since. Come learn about the fascinating history and steadfast keepers of one of Beaufort County's most recognized and beloved landmarks. 

This free local history program will be first come; first seated. Doors will
open for seating at 12:30 PM. The Author Book Talk is scheduled to begin at 1 PM. 

Because of the local history program - and the amount of travel, set up and take down time involved, the Research Room will be closed to walk-in customers on August 6th. 

2) On the evening of August 28, I will do the latest version of my talk about the Great Sea Island Hurricane at the Beaufort Branch. That meeting room has a capacity of 90 people, somewhat quashed in. 

First come, first seated and we'll open the doors for seating at 5 PM. Program starts at 5:30 PM.  

If you haven't caught this well-used lecture before, or if you haven't heard it within the past 3 years (it changes a bit every time), then you may want to try to catch it this time. It will be the last "showing" in 2024. 

BTW: We'll stop accepting walk-ins at 3:30 PM on August 28th as we'll need to set up the Beaufort Meeting Room for the "Tide of Death" lecture. 

Otherwise, we'll just be tootling along with regular tasks, our projects, and doing our best to help you discover more about Beaufort District's history through time via our collections, our social media, and our program offerings. 

We hope to have a new BDC Circulation Assistant on the job soon. And in case you've missed the announcement, Port Royal Branch Library will be opening on Wed., August 21st. Grand Opening ribbon cutting will be on Saturday, August 24th. Get the details on the Library's website.