• D.E.A.R. Reading Heros

    McCormick EMS Headquarters 608 South Mine St, McCormick, SC, United States

    Celebrate reading as a superpower! Encourages children to see first responders as real-life heroes who use reading and communication to help others. 

  • D.E.A.R. Barnyard Bash

    Abbeville County Clemson Extension Office 265 Industrial Park Rd, Abbeville, United States

    A cheerful, down-on-the-farm celebration of reading, featuring a hayride, farm-related stories, and activities. 

  • D.E.A.R. Family Storytime

    Belton Branch - Anderson County Library 91 Breazeale Street, Belton, SC, United States

    Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. For ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Admission is free, but registration is appreciated. Come enjoy […]

  • D.E.A.R. Book Speed Dating!

    Anderson Main Branch - Anderson County Library System 300 N. McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC, United States

    Celebrate National Drop Everything and Read day with a Book Speed Date! Participants will have five minutes to pick a book, read the first pages, and move on to the […]

  • D.E.A.R. Pajammin’

    Agnew Branch Library 429 W Main St, Donalds, United States

    A cozy, pajama-themed Drop Everything and Read celebration to spark imagination with games, songs, and reading.   

  • D.E.A.R. Into the Wild

    Calhoun Falls Library 409 N Tugaloo Street, CALHOUN FALLS, SC, United States

    A cheerful and “wild” celebration of reading; featuring animal stories, crafts, and fun.

  • D.E.A.R. in the Park

    Blue Hole Blue Hole Road, Calhoun Falls, SC, United States

    An outdoor celebration of reading and nature — Drop Everything and Read under the sky. 

  • D.E.A.R. Into the Wild

    Abbeville County Library 1407 N Main St, Abbeville, United States

    A cheerful and “wild” celebration of reading; featuring animal stories, crafts, and fun.

  • D.E.A.R. Celebrate Reading

    Pendleton Branch - Anderson County Library System 650 S. Mechanic Street, Pendleton, SC, United States

    Learn about the origins of D.E.A.R Day at this special read-in! Bring a book or grab one of ours, find a comfy seat, and enjoy a snack while you read […]

  • D.E.A.R. PJ Read Day

    Powdersville Branch - Anderson County Library System 4 Civic Court, Powdersville, SC, United States

    Dress in your favorite PJ’s and head to the library for a PJ Read Day! Bring a book or check one out before grabbing some snacks and settling in for […]