Looking for a fun, engaging, and educational event to share with your little ones? The beloved Lollipops Concert Series is back and better than ever for the 2025–2026 season! Hosted at libraries across Greenville County, these interactive musical storytimes bring beloved children’s books to life through music, performance, and imagination.
Your kids will get to hang out with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick of the South Carolina Children’s Theatre. Each Lollipops concert is designed with preschoolers and young children in mind, but older kids and parents alike will enjoy the storytelling, rhythm, and creativity that these free events offer. With multiple performances at different library branches, it’s easy to find a date and location that fits your family’s schedule.
Looking for more things to do with young kids? Check out our Guide to Navigating Greenville with Babies and Toddlers!
Why Families Love the Lollipops Series
These concerts are more than just music — they’re mini-performances filled with storytelling, cultural education, and musical appreciation. Each session connects young children to literacy through the arts, building excitement for both books and performances.
Whether you’re new to the series or a returning fan, the Lollipops concerts offer a wonderful way to explore local libraries, enjoy time together as a family, and ignite your child’s love for reading and music.
2025-2026 Lollipops Concerts at the GCLS
Fall 2025 Lollipops Concerts
- Lollipops: The Remarkable McFarkle by John Lithgow
Five Forks Library
🗓 September 6, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Hughes Main Library
🗓 September 6, 2025 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM - Lollipops: Creepy Pair of Underwear by Adam Reynolds
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Library
🗓 October 11, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Hughes Main Library
🗓 October 11, 2025 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM - Lollipops: King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin by Costanza Stephen
Pelham Road (F. W. Symmes) Library
🗓 December 6, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Hughes Main Library
🗓 December 6, 2025 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Winter & Spring 2026 Lollipops Concerts
- Lollipops: Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama
Five Forks Library Branch
🗓 January 17, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Hughes Main Library
🗓 January 17, 2026 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM - Lollipops: Manuelo the Playing Mantis by Don Freeman
Travelers Rest Library Branch
🗓 March 7, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Hughes Main Library
🗓 March 7, 2026 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM - Lollipops: Lady Liberty’s Holiday by Jen Arena
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Library
🗓 April 4, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Hughes Main Library
🗓 April 4, 2026 | ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
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