Family events for ages 0-6 from December 7 through December 13.
Family · Free
Join CML staff for a guided exploration of a new artistic media or process each week. We’ll try our hands at different kinds of painting, drawing, mixed media, and more! This class is FREE with CML Membership or Admission. No pre-registration is required.
1:00 PM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Branch: John's Island John's Island Library- Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (ages 0-2 with adult). Space may be limited.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · John's Island · Johns Island · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
0-2
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Wando Mount Pleasant Branch: Wando Mount Pleasant WANDO LIBRARY - Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Ages 0-2 with adult. Two sessions at 10:00 and 10:30 A.M. - Limited space available. Stop by the Children's desk for a ticket.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Wando Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant · Ages 0-2 · Indoor
1-4 · Free
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: West Ashley Branch: West Ashley Join us for a drop-in play hour as we explore the five early literacy skills through activities that encourage you to talk, sing, read, write, and play. Recommended for ages 1-4 with a caregiver.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · West Ashley · West Ashley · Ages 1-4 · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Village Branch: Village Together we will sing songs, read books, and engage early literacy skills! A craft or activity will be available at the end.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Village · Mount Pleasant · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
0-5 · Free
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Branch: Dorchester Road Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Dorchester Road · North Charleston · Ages 0-5 · Free · Indoor
0-5 · Free
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Folly Beach Branch: Folly Beach We will read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills through different activities. This program is designed for ages 0-5, meant to encompass whole families.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Folly Beach · Folly Beach · Ages 0-5 · Free · Indoor
Family
Get ready to build, play, and make new friends! Building Buddies is a hands-on, interactive program at the Children’s Museum that encourages kids to work together as they explore, stack, snap, and build using a variety of fun materials like LEGOs, wooden blocks, magnetic tiles, and more. Designed to spark creativity and teamwork, this program helps children develop problem-solving skills, fine motor abilities, and social confidence through shared play. Whether they’re constructing a towering cas
11:00 AM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages Family · Free with admission · Indoor
Family
Introducing Tech Tuesday at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, where young minds can dive into the exciting world of technology! Every Tuesday at 1 pm, children will have the chance to explore hands-on with a variety of fun robotic toys and interactive tech activities. Tech Tuesday is designed to spark curiosity and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. This weekly program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while making technology fun and accessible. Join us for a tech-fill
1:00 PM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages Family · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: John L. Dart - Community Room Branch: John L. Dart Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that's developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · John L. Dart - Community Room · Downtown · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
5+ · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Poe/Sullivan's Island Branch: Poe/Sullivan's Island Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library Family storytime is packed full of opportunities for kids to practice their early literacy skills. The librarian leads the group in a variety of interactive books, songs, and rhymes designed to strengthen your child's reading readiness. Caregivers will learn about developmentally-appropriate activities to use at home and on the go. Designed for anyo
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Poe/Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island · Ages 5+ · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: West Ashley Branch: West Ashley All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more!
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · West Ashley · West Ashley · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Baxter-Patrick James Island Branch: Baxter-Patrick James Island Come to our drop-in genealogy workshop and get help working on your family tree!
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Baxter-Patrick James Island · James Island · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
2-3 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Baxter-Patrick James Island - Combined Community Rooms Branch: Baxter-Patrick James Island Come share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us and support your child's developing skills.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Baxter-Patrick James Island - Combined Community Rooms · James Island · Ages 2-3 · Free · Indoor
2-3 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Branch: John's Island John's Island Library - Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun and support your child's developing skills (ages 2-3 with adult). Space may be limited.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · John's Island · Johns Island · Ages 2-3 · Free · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: St. Paul's Hollywood Branch: St. Paul's Hollywood St. Paul's/Hollywood Library - Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book, and plenty of movement that's developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · St. Paul's Hollywood · Hollywood · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
0-5 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Branch: Dorchester Road Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Dorchester Road · North Charleston · Ages 0-5 · Free · Indoor
3-5 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Hurd/St. Andrews - Community Room Branch: Hurd/St. Andrews Hurd/St. Andrews Library - Enjoy stories, songs, movements, and activities that reinforce early literacy skills. Geared towards children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Hurd/St. Andrews - Community Room · West Ashley · Ages 3-5 · Free · Indoor
3-5 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Bees Ferry West Ashley Branch: Bees Ferry West Ashley Enjoy stories, poetry, music and crafts that reinforce early literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children's desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Bees Ferry West Ashley · West Ashley · Ages 3-5 · Free · Indoor
3-5
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Mt. Pleasant - Community Room Branch: Mt. Pleasant Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Mt. Pleasant - Community Room · Mount Pleasant · Ages 3-5 · Indoor
Family
Step into the enchanting world of Storytime Adventures at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry! This program invites young minds to embark on a journey through the magic of storytelling, where imagination knows no bounds. Join us for a captivating blend of literary exploration, interactive activities, and the joy of shared stories. Storytime Adventures is a celebration of the magic that unfolds when a book is opened and a story is shared. Join us for a literary journey that sparks creativity, fos
11:00 AM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages Family · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Branch: Keith Summey North Charleston Join us to make DIY cocoa gift jars with all the fixings to give as gifts to family and friends! You can also decorate your jars with ribbons and other fun decorations! No registration is required.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Keith Summey North Charleston · North Charleston · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Branch: John's Island John's Island Library- Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (all ages with adult). Space may be limited.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM · John's Island · Johns Island · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Location: North Charleston - Combined Community Rooms Branch: Keith Summey North Charleston Keith Summey North Charleston Library - Just for babies and their caregivers! Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver with songs, rhymes, a book and plenty of movement that's developmentally appropriate. Recommended for children ages 0- 24 months and their caregivers.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM · North Charleston - Combined Community Rooms · North Charleston · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
Family
Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with our Check-Out Challenge program at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. Designed for young explorers, this interactive experience transforms our grocery store exhibit into a bustling marketplace where children become savvy shoppers, learning valuable life skills while having a blast. The Check-out Challenge program is a delightful blend of education and entertainment, providing children with a memorable and educational journey through the world of co
1:00 PM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages Family · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Baxter-Patrick James Island - Combined Community Rooms Branch: Baxter-Patrick James Island Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Baxter-Patrick James Island - Combined Community Rooms · James Island · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Bees Ferry West Ashley Branch: Bees Ferry West Ashley Sing songs and enjoy rhymes, movement activities, and stories. Ages 0-24 months with caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children's desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Bees Ferry West Ashley · West Ashley · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
0-3 · Free
Our youngest visitors (ages birth – 3 years) and their grown-ups are invited to join us for special programming each week designed to strengthen connections between the child and grown-up by developing rituals, modeling attunement, and promoting self-regulation skills. Still not sure what Early Connections is? Check out the video below! This program is FREE with CML Membership or admission. No pre-registration is required. Please let the Front Desk know you are here for Early Connections when yo
10:00 AM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages 0-3 · Free · Indoor
2-3
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Wando Mount Pleasant Branch: Wando Mount Pleasant WANDO LIBRARY - Come share stories, songs, rhymes and more with us and support your child's developing literacy skills. Ages 2-3 with adult. Two sessions at 10:00 and 10:30 A.M. - Limited space available. Stop by the Children's desk for a ticket
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Wando Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant · Ages 2-3 · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Bees Ferry West Ashley Branch: Bees Ferry West Ashley Sing songs and enjoy rhymes, movement activities, and stories. Ages 0-24 months with caregiver. Space is limited. Visit the Children's desk upon arrival to receive tickets for the program.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Bees Ferry West Ashley · West Ashley · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
0-5 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Branch: Dorchester Road Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more while building early literacy skills. All ages are welcome with a caregiver; geared to children ages 0 - 5.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Dorchester Road · North Charleston · Ages 0-5 · Free · Indoor
0-5 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: St. Paul's Hollywood Branch: St. Paul's Hollywood St. Paul's/Hollywood Library - We will read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills through different activities. This program is designed for ages 0-5, meant to encompass families.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · St. Paul's Hollywood · Hollywood · Ages 0-5 · Free · Indoor
2-3 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Hurd/St. Andrews - Community Room Branch: Hurd/St. Andrews Enjoy songs, movement and a story followed by toddler playtime. Geared towards children ages 2-3 with a caregiver.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Hurd/St. Andrews - Community Room · West Ashley · Ages 2-3 · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm Location: Village Branch: Village Two beloved cookies, two distinct cultural traditions, and centuries of fascinating history! Join us for a delicious journey through the Carolinas as we explore the origins of two iconic Southern treats: Charleston's benne wafers and Carolina's Moravian spice cookies. Discover how West African agricultural traditions helped shape the culinary heritage of South Carolina's Lowcountry, while European Moravia
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Village · Mount Pleasant · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 2:45pm - 3:45pm Location: West Ashley Branch: West Ashley Join us after school in our Children's area for a cozy afternoon of gift making. We'll make a special winter craft that can be given to friends or family. * While supplies last
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM · West Ashley · West Ashley · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
5-11 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Mt. Pleasant - Community Room Branch: Mt. Pleasant Each month, meet a new creature through the pages of a book! Hear an amazing tale about an animal's unique adaptations, an incredible wildlife rescue, or inspiring conservation efforts. Then enjoy an activity to help you learn more about the species. This month: Building a Beak: How a Toucan's Rescue Inspired the World . Designed for ages 5-11.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Mt. Pleasant - Community Room · Mount Pleasant · Ages 5-11 · Free · Indoor
6+ · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Wando Mount Pleasant Branch: Wando Mount Pleasant WANDO LIBRARY- Craft with your own style. All abilities welcome. Ages 6 and up.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Wando Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant · Ages 6+ · Free · Indoor
5-12 · Free
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Branch: John's Island Join the Clemson Tri-County Master Gardeners to learn about nature and make a cool craft. This program is geared to kids ages 5-12. Space may be limited.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · John's Island · Johns Island · Ages 5-12 · Free · Indoor
0-1
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Mt. Pleasant - Community Room Branch: Mt. Pleasant Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. Ages birth to 1 year. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Mt. Pleasant - Community Room · Mount Pleasant · Ages 0-1 · Indoor
Family · Free
Children are invited to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts through Art! Children use both their creativity and analytical skills to tackle STEAM projects. From painting with robots, to building bugs that dance, to creating art through chemical reactions, this program provides engaging enrichment activities. This class is FREE with CML Membership or Admission. No pre-registration is required.
1:00 PM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: John's Island Branch: John's Island John's Island Library- Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (all ages with adult). Space may be limited.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · John's Island · Johns Island · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
3-5 · Free
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Baxter-Patrick James Island - Combined Community Rooms Branch: Baxter-Patrick James Island Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Baxter-Patrick James Island - Combined Community Rooms · James Island · Ages 3-5 · Free · Indoor
3-5
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Wando Mount Pleasant Branch: Wando Mount Pleasant WANDO LIBRARY - Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes and more. Ages 3-5 with adult. One session at 10:00 A.M. - Limited space available. Stop by the Children's desk for a ticket.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Wando Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant · Ages 3-5 · Indoor
0-2 · Free
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Hurd/St. Andrews - Community Room Branch: Hurd/St. Andrews Enjoy songs, movement and a story followed by baby playtime. Geared towards children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM · Hurd/St. Andrews - Community Room · West Ashley · Ages 0-2 · Free · Indoor
1-3
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Mt. Pleasant - Community Room Branch: Mt. Pleasant Come share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us and support your child's developing skills. Ages 1 to 3. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Mt. Pleasant - Community Room · Mount Pleasant · Ages 1-3 · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Branch: John's Island John's Island Library- Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and fun (all ages with adult). Space may be limited.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · John's Island · Johns Island · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
Family
Step into the enchanting world of Storytime Adventures at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry! This program invites young minds to embark on a journey through the magic of storytelling, where imagination knows no bounds. Join us for a captivating blend of literary exploration, interactive activities, and the joy of shared stories. Storytime Adventures is a celebration of the magic that unfolds when a book is opened and a story is shared. Join us for a literary journey that sparks creativity, fos
11:00 AM · Children's Museum of the Lowcountry · Downtown · Ages Family · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 2:45pm - 4:00pm Location: West Ashley Branch: West Ashley Join us each Thursday afternoon in the Children's area to play with Legos. Try a new challenge or free-play and make your own creation.
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM · West Ashley · West Ashley · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
6+ · Free
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Wando Mount Pleasant Branch: Wando Mount Pleasant WANDO LIBRARY - Learn about static electricity with stories, videos, and a hair-raising experiment! Ages 6 and up.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Wando Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant · Ages 6+ · Free · Indoor
Family · Free
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: North Charleston - Combined Community Rooms Branch: Keith Summey North Charleston
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · North Charleston - Combined Community Rooms · North Charleston · Ages Family · Free · Indoor
0-1
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Mt. Pleasant - Community Room Branch: Mt. Pleasant Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. Ages birth to 1 year. Due to fire code, storytime capacity is limited. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to grab a ticket.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Mt. Pleasant - Community Room · Mount Pleasant · Ages 0-1 · Indoor