Dr. Seuss' 107th Birthday Party

Join Dr. Seuss for fun, games and giveaways as we celebrate Dr. Seuss' 107th birthday. Don't forget your camera! Purchase a cupcake in our Cafe the night of the event and then head over to our cupcake station to decorate. Call ahead to RSVP.


Ages:  Kids

Date: March 2

Time:  6:30 pm 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble,  (843) 665-2412

Florence kids this week 9/26/12

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Read with the Trees

Bring the kids to the local Target for Dr. Suess storytime to hear a live reading of The Lorax.  The celebration includes free goody bags, fun activities and more.

Amazon Book Review:  When Dr. Seuss gets serious, you know it must be important. Published in 1971, and perhaps inspired by the "save our planet" mindset of the 1960s, The Lorax is an ecological warning that still rings true today amidst the dangers of clear-cutting, pollution, and disregard for the earth's environment. In The Lorax, we find what we've come to expect from the illustrious doctor: brilliantly whimsical rhymes, delightfully original creatures, and weirdly undulating illustrations. But here there is also something more--a powerful message that Seuss implores both adults and children to heed.  The now remorseful Once-ler--our faceless, bodiless narrator--tells the story himself. Long ago this enterprising villain chances upon a place filled with wondrous Truffula Trees, Swomee-Swans, Brown Bar-ba- loots, and Humming-Fishes. Bewitched by the beauty of the Truffula Tree tufts, he greedily chops them down to produce and mass-market Thneeds. ("It's a shirt. It's a sock. It's a glove. It's a hat.") As the trees swiftly disappear and the denizens leave for greener pastures, the fuzzy yellow Lorax (who speaks for the trees "for the trees have no tongues") repeatedly warns the Once-ler, but his words of wisdom are for naught. 


Ages:  Kids

Date: February 25

Time:  9:00 am to 11:00 am

Where:  Target

Cost: Free

Contact: Target

Florence kids this week - 2/19/12

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Sunday Family Movie

Lady and the Tramp


Ages:  Kids

Date: February 19

Time:  2:30 pm 

Where:  Florence County Library

Cost: Free

Contact: Florence Library

Barnes and Noble Storytime

The Napping House by Audrey and Don Wood.  The infectious cumulative rhyme of The Napping House has made this book a classic.  In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.


Ages:  4 to 6 (book recommendation)

Date: February 18

Time:  2:00 pm 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble,  (843) 665-2412

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Ringling Bros. presents BARNUM BASH has assembled the most amazing international acts including Dimitri the Strong Man, Motorcycle Mania, Epic Asian Elephants, Wheel of Steel, and Hand Balancers. All are tricked-out for the circus party and ready to perform wild feats of wonders and strength to contemporary pop music and in 21st century Barnum style. Everyone who is anyone is invited to the party, except Anton, a loveable, goofy hipster clown, who just wants to be part of the fun. Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH is all the rage with outlandish thrills, hilarious high-jinks and majestic animals! But can Anton, with his non-stop laughable antics, persuade us all that there is not just one right way to party!?!


Date: February 17 through 20

Time:  Friday 7pm, Saturday 2:30pm and 6:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm, Monday 12pm 

Where:  Florence Civic Center

Cost: $15.00 / $25.00 / $35.00

Contact: Florence Civic Center

Mornings at the Museum

The Florence Museum is pleased to offer Mornings at the Museum, an interactive story time for children ages birth to four. These half hour sessions will take place the second Monday of each month. Mornings at the Museum will begin at 10:00 AM with each session to include a story, hands-on activity and exploration of objects directly relating to the museums permanent collection. This has been designed to engage young learners and foster a life long love and awareness of art, science and history.

Ages:  birth to 4

Date:  February 13

Time:  10:00 am 

Where:  Florence Museum

Cost:  Free

Contact: To register for Mornings at the Museum please call  843-662-3351, Florence Museum

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Barnes and Noble Storytime

A special Valentine's storytime.

Ages:  kids

Date: February 11

Time:  11:00 am and 2:00 pm 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble,  (843) 665-2412

Lowes Build and Grow Workshop

Valentine Card Creator - Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Your child will love making their own personalized cards!


Ages: geared toward 5 to 10

Date:  February 11
Time: 10:00 am

Where: Lowes

Cost: Free

Contact: Lowes stores

Mommy & Me

Join us as we bring in the noise and fun when we make our own musical instruments.

Childhood is something precious to be celebrated and shared. Come and enjoy a learning and fun-filled time with your child at ScienceSouth’s Mommy & Me program. Every first Wednesday of the month you’ll be able to interact with your child in science-themed activities. This is a great opportunity to see your child's individual journey of discovery and learning.


Date:  February 9

Ages:  2 to 4

Time:  10:00 - 11:00 am

Where:  ScienceSouth
Cost:  $3 per child, no cost for parents
Contact:  ScienceSouth at (843) 679-5353 or their website

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Barnes and Noble Storytime

When I Get Bigger by Mercer Mayer -  Join Little Critter in our store! Don't forget your camera.  In this funny, all-too-human picture book, Mercer Mayer's famous Little Critter dreams of the day when he will be big enough to go to first grade, dial phone numbers by himself, camp out in the backyard, or walk to the corner store. By the end of his energetic daydreaming, Little Critter is so tired he has to go to bed. As he himself admits, "I'm not bigger yet." It's a fine and familiar catalogue of what young children yearn for.

A child imagines all the things to be done when one is bigger.

Ages:  5 to 8 (book recommendation)

Date: February 4

Time:  2:00 pm 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble,  (843) 665-2412

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Kids can build this great Keepsake Box


• Make a personalized box to hold private treasures
• Give it as a gift for Valentine’s Day
• Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety along with instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
• All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Ages:  geared toward 5 to 12 

Date:  February 4

Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 

Where:  Home Depot

Cost:  Free

Contact: Home Depot  (843)661-2597