The Timrod Library

10/23/2026

TIMROD LIBRARY FALL FEST EXCLUSIVE: With a new look for 2026, our sturdy canvas Timrod Library book bag is only $25 and includes as many books (from outside sales tents) as it will hold.
Plus you can show off your support for the Timrod Library all year long with this stylish tote!

10/23/2026

FALL FEST is coming on Saturday! In addition to the BIG book sale, all the wonderful holiday foods, and the 50/50 cash prize drawing, be sure to check out the Silent Auction, where you can bid on:
Vacation home get-aways
Hiking and golfing experiences
Puzzle-of-the-month subscription
Valuable gift package from Palmetto Home Center
A book-lovers basket from Main Street Reads
Specialty foods and party packages
Vintage library steps, desktop card catalogs, and lots more!
Bidding begins at 9:30 and ends at 2 p.m.

For all this and more, be sure to join us at Fall Fest!
All proceeds of Fall Fest benefit the nonprofit Timrod Library. We appreciate all our members and supporters!

10/16/2026

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10/12/2026

Fall Fest is coming SOON on Oct. 24! Here's how YOU can help!

This annual celebration of books, food, family, and fun is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Here are some ways you can help: 1. Provide casseroles and baked goods. Food items are a big hit at Fall Fest each year, and each one makes a difference!

09/28/2026

Bakers and Makers, We Want YOU!
Fall Fest is coming Oct. 24, and we are seeking bakers and makers to prepare casseroles, soups, and baked goods. Sales of your delicious homemade items are integral to our yearly Fall Fest fundraiser, and we would greatly appreciate your support of the Timrod Library’s mission of literacy and learning in Summerville!

If you would like to make and donate a casserole or baked item, please call the Library at 843-871-4600 and leave your name, contact information, and what you will make or bake. We'll provide details about packaging and drop-off times.

09/28/2026

Fall is our favorite season at the Timrod Library, because it means it's almost time for our biggest and best event of the year! Don't let this big event flutter by ... MARK YOUR CALENDARS for FALL FEST OCT. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
While you enjoy this butterfly-themed newsletter in honor of Dolly Parton, we also hope you'll learn more about our affiliate of the Imagination Library and consider supporting this important literacy program.

09/25/2026

It’s Dolly day! Please consider a gift to our local Imagination Library, in honor of Fabulous Dolly Parton and her vision of putting books into the hands of children!

09/16/2026

🦋 It's happening! September 25 (9-2-5!) is officially On that day, the Dollywood Foundation is asking Dolly's friends and fans to support local partners of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to honor her legacy of giving and her dedication to children's literacy.
🦋 📚Did you know the Timrod Library is the Imagination Library partner in Summerville? Since 2021, our partnership with DPIL has delivered more than 17,000 books to kids in our community.
🦋Want to help us do more?
Visit the Timrod Library or thetimrodlibrary.org and get ready to on #925
🦋 📚

09/09/2026

Join us for children’s StoryTime Tomorrow, Thursday, September 10 at 10:30! Your little one(s) will have a great time listening, moving and creating with books!

06/13/2026

Fun is the name of the game at the annual Timrod Library Game Day on June 24 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Bring a group of friends and the card or board game of your choice. We’ll provide tables, chairs, and a delicious lunch.
Reservations are available for tables of four, and tickets are $30 per person. Make reservations at the Library.
Call (843) 871-4600 for tickets, details, and questions.

Space is limited: Play your cards right and reserve your table by June 17! Proceeds benefit the historic Timrod Library