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Apr/May 2014 Calendar of Events National Poetry Month p. 5 Friends Used Book Sale p. 8 Summer Reading Kickoff p. 15

Dear Reader,

Apr/May 2014

We look forward to your joining us during April and May for some great programs and fun events!

Board of Trustees

Working closely with the Greenville County Human Relations Commission, we will host Smart Money Saturday on March 29 at the Hughes Main Library.

During this financial fair, participants will learn about topics such as credit basics, finances for the family, and how to set goals and track progress.

The Friends of the Greenville County Library System spring sale at the Merovan Center, April 25-27, promises to fill your bags and boxes with lots of books at bargain prices.

April is National Poetry Month and the Peace Center for the Performing Arts Poet-in-Residence, Glenis Redmond, is among those poets who will be visiting with us.

We kick off Summer Reading May 30 at all library locations. At the Main Library, there will be special entertainment along with a new event—a children's book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Have a great spring!

Mr. Joe L. Allen (Vice-Chairman) • Mrs. Susan Barry (Secretary) • Mr. Chace Campbell Mr. Doug Churdar (Chairman) • Mr. Robert Clark Mr. S. Allan Hill (Treasurer) • Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen • Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis • Mr. Joe Poore Executive Director Beverly James • bjames@greenvillelibrary.org Mission To serve Greenville County as the best provider of guided access to quality resources for information, education and leisure.

About this newsletter This bi-monthly publication is made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. With a Friends membership, you can have the GCLS newsletter mailed to your home. Call 527-9291 for more information.

Questions about our newsletter? communications@greenvillelibrary.org

Beverly James Executive Director P.S. If you haven’t been to Heritage Green in downtown Greenville recently, now would be a wonderful time to visit. There’s something of interest for everyone among the six cultural institutions on the campus: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, the Greenville County Museum of Art, the Greenville Little Theatre, the Hughes Main Library, the Sargent Wilson Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green and the Upcountry History Museum/ Furman University.

Notice of Intent to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable efforts will be made to provide adaptations or accommodations for individuals with disabilities interested in taking advantage of any program or service offered by the library system.

Please submit requests at least three business days in advance to Jill Cornwell, ADA Coordinator, at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.

AyUda en su idioma/ Spanish Speaker Availability Para ayudar con sus preguntas sobre la biblioteca, habrá un ayudante bilingüe a su disposición cada primer sábado del mes en el Hughes Library.

Búscalo en el departamento de niños. llame a Cindy Frellick para más información: 242-5000 Ext. 2634.

To help with your library questions, a Spanish/ English speaker is available on the first Saturday of every month in the Children’s Area of the Hughes Main Library. Call Cindy Frellick at 242-5000 ext.

2634 for more information.

All programs are free unless otherwise noted.

Park free at Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green evenings and weekends.

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Locations & hours Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville 29601 maincirc@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-242-5000

Anderson Road (West) Branch 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 29611 west@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-269-5210

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch 100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augusta@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-277-0161

Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch

Lives change @ your library Meet jane woods

111 N. Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-246-1695

Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch 311 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644

Though a Bookmobile stop is located just two miles from Jane Woods' house, the free library system service is not just a convenience. Jane has been visiting the Bookmobile for over 35 years and “they’re like family,” she says.

fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org

Jane had been driving 12 miles to get to her nearest library location, so she was happy to learn about the Bookmobile from her mother-in-law who used the service faithfully herself. Jane and her husband would rather read than watch TV, so when Bookmobile staff show up with a new book , they are not only providing Jane with entertainment but saving her money too.

505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650

Library staff members bring Jane books, movies and audiobooks—those that she has requested as well as those they just know she will enjoy. “Dawn, Diane and Judy, when they come out, they know their patrons, know what we read, and know what we like.”

The Bookmobile has been making rounds throughout the county for over 90 years. The first Greenville bookmobile began service on October 10, 1923 and was known affectionately as the “Library Truck.” Today, the Bookmobile has stops at 11 locations throughout northern and southern Greenville County where patrons check out books, dvds, audiobooks, CDs and magazines.

“The Bookmobile is one of the best kept secrets the library has.” Jane says. If you want to find out more, just ask a staff member at any library system location or visit greenvillelibrary.org.

How has the library changed your life?

Email communications@greenvillelibrary.org with your story.

864-862-2576

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch greer@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-877-8722

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch 800 W. Butler Road, Greenville 29607 mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-277-7397

Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-288-6688

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch 626 N. E. Main Street, Simpsonville 29681 simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-963-9031

Taylors (Burdette) Branch 316 W. Main Street, Taylors 29687 taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-268-5955

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest 29690 travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-834-3650

Bookmobile • 864-527-9252 Visit greenvillelibrary.org for schedule of stops.

Hughes Main Library Hours Mon-Fri • 9:00a-9:00p Sat • 9:00a-6:00p Sun • 2:00p-6:00p Branch Hours Mon-Thu • 9:00a-9:00p Fri-Sat • 9:00a-6:00p LIBRARY Holiday CLOSINGs Sunday, April 20 (Easter), Sunday, May 25 & Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) apr/may 2014 | 3

adult programs • apr/may 2014 Check out our calendar listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

ANDERSON ROAD Apr 1, 7, 8, 14 | VITA | 5:00p-8:00p Apr 10, May 8 | Family Fun Night: Bingo 6:00p-7:00p Apr 17 | Let’s Get Crafty: Lipgloss | 6:00p-7:00p May 10 | Hello Computer! What’s Next?

2:00p-3:30p May 17 | Zumba | 6:00p-7:00p May 22 | Quick Jobs with a Future 10:30a-12:30p May 29 | Cleaning for Less | 6:00p-7:00p AUGUSTA ROAD Apr 8, May 13 | Book Discussion | 6:00p-7:00p Apr 22 | Upcycled Jewelry | 6:00p-8:30p Apr 24 | African-American Genealogy 6:00p-8:30p Apr 25 | Hello Computer! | 10:00a-11:00a Apr 25 | Hello Computer! What’s Next?

1:00p-2:00p Apr 25 | Microsoft Word 2010 | 3:00p-4:30p Apr 26 | Resume Rescue | 10:00a-12:00p May 6 | eBooks @ the Library | 4:30p-6:00p May 15 | Money Smarts for Seniors | 5:30p-6:30p May 20 | Beaded Jewelry | 6:00p-8:30p BEREA Apr 1 | Hello Computer! | 3:00p-5:00p Apr 2 | Hello Computer! What’s Next?

3:00p-5:00p Apr 12, May 10 | Unraveled | 10:00a-12:00p Apr 29, May 27 | Book Discussion | 10:00a-11:00a May 21 | Microsoft Word 2010 | 2:30p-4:00p May 22 | Microsoft Excel 2010 | 2:30p-4:00p May 22 | African-American Genealogy 6:00p-8:30p FOUNTAIN INN Apr 1, May 6 | Book Discussion | 7:00p-8:30p Apr 5, Apr 12 | VITA | 12:00p-4:00p Apr 16 | Keyboarding | 2:00p-4:00p Apr 17 | Hello Computer! | 10:00a-12:00p Apr 17 | Hello Computer! What’s Next?

2:00p-4:00p Apr 17 | African-American Genealogy 6:00p-8:30p Apr 26 | Cowboy Poetry | 4:00p-5:00p May 22 | AARP Smart Driver | 9:30a-4:30p May 28 | Microsoft Word 2010 | 2:00p-4:00p May 29 | Internet Explorer | 10:00a-12:00p May 29 | Google | 2:00p-4:00p

GREER Apr 3, 17 & May 1, 15 | Unraveled | 10:00a-12:00p May 8 | Living Gluten Free | 7:00p-8:00p May 15 | Quick Jobs with a Future | 2:00p-3:30p

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MAIN Apr 2, Apr 9 | VITA | 10:00a-5:00p Apr 8 | Microsoft Power Point 2010 9:30a-11:30a Apr 8, May 6 | Chautauqua | 7:00p-8:30p Apr 10 | Making a Budget with Microsoft Excel 2010 | 7:00p-8:00p Apr 14 | SC Room Orientation | 6:00p-9:00p Apr 15 | Why Am I a 678? | 6:00p-7:00p Apr 16, May 14 | Overcome Obstacles to Employment | 3:00p-4:30p Apr 19 | Poetry Alive | 1:30p-2:30p Apr 22, May 22 | Scribblers Writing Group 7:00p-8:30p Apr 26 | The Road to Catma | 2:00p-3:00p Apr 28 | Poetry Out Loud | 7:00p-8:00p Apr 30 | Homebuyer Information | 6:30p-8:00p May 1 | Quick Jobs with a Future | 6:30p-7:30p May 3, May 10 | Freddie Mac CreditSmart® 9:00a-1:00p May 6 | Hello Computer! | 10:00a-12:00p May 10 | Meet SC’s Poet Laureate | 3:00p-4:00p

MAULDIN Apr 3, May 1 | Unraveled | 6:00p-8:00p Apr 5 | Self-Defense for Women | 10:30a-11:30a Apr 7-May 12* | Survival Spanish | 6:00p-8:00p Apr 8 | Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 3:00p-4:30p Apr 8 | African-American Genealogy 6:00p-8:30p Apr 9 | Microsoft Excel 2010 | 3:00p-4:30p Apr 9 | Craigslist Basics | 6:30p-8:00p Apr 10 | Wildflowers in the Woods | 7:00p-8:00p Apr 12 | Celebrate Earth Day! | 11:00a-12:00p Apr 22 & May 13 | Childcare Training 6:00p-8:30p May 8 | Ground Covers | 7:00p-8:00p May 15 | Backyard Beekeeping | 6:00p-7:00p May 20 | Hello Computer! | 3:00p-4:30p May 20 | Create Your Own Website 6:30p-8:00p *No class Apr 14. Classes began Mar 31.

PELHAM ROAD Apr 7 | Why Am I a 678? | 6:00p-7:00p Apr 21 | Poetry Workshop | 6:00p-7:00p May 3 | Microsoft Word 2010 | 10:00a-11:30a May 5 | African-American Genealogy 6:00p-8:30p

SIMPSOnVILLE Apr 5 | Crochet Basics | 2:00p-4:00p Apr 5, 19, May 3, 17 | Unraveled | 2:00p-4:00p Apr 8, May 13 | Scribblers | 7:00p-8:30p Apr 19 | Knitting Basics | 2:00p-4:00p

Childcare Training Tue, Apr 22 & May 13, 6:00p-8:30p, Mauldin Lifelong Learning Center of the Greenville County School District offers this class designed to meet the SC Department of Social Services training requirements for all staff in a public or private day care facility. Parents may also benefit from attending. Cost is $15 per class. Call 355-6053 to register.

AARP Smart Driver Thu, May 22, 9:30a-4:30p, Fountain Inn Drivers 55 and over may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance after taking this class. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.

Bring your own lunch. Registration required.

Information and Registration

Programs at Main: 527-9293.

Programs at branches: See p.3 for branch listings.

Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program.

See full program listing for registration information.

Apr 24, May 22 | Book Discussion | 1:00p-2:00p Apr 26 | Beaded Jewelry | 10:00a-11:30a May 3 | Paper Crafts | 10:00a-11:30a May 15 | African-American Genealogy 6:00p-8:30p May 16 | Keyboarding | 10:00a-12:00p

TAYLORS Apr 12, May 10 | Chess Club | 10:00a-12:00p Apr 14, May 12 | Book Discussion | 2:00p-3:00p Apr 19, May 17 | Unraveled | 10:00a-12:00p Apr 28 | Travel Photography | 6:30p-8:00p Apr 29 | Keyboarding | 2:00p-3:00p Apr 29 | African-American Genealogy 6:00p-8:30p Apr 30 | Internet Explorer | 10:00a-11:30a Apr 30 | Email | 1:30p-3:00p Apr 30 | Social Media Tour | 3:30p-5:00p May 3 | How Hospice Can Help | 10:00a-11:00a

TRAVELERS REST Apr 1, 3, 8, 10 | VITA | 4:00p-8:30p Apr 5, May 3 | Unraveled | 10:00a-12:00p Apr 14, May 12 | Book Discussion | 1:00p-2:30p Apr 17 | Ode to a Midlife Crisis | 6:00p-7:00p Apr 24 | Open Mic Night: Poetry | 7:00p-8:30p May 24 | Card Games | 3:00p-5:00p

April is National Poetry Month Scribblers Writing Group Tue, Apr 8, 7:00p-8:30p, Simpsonville Local poet Judith Isler presents a poetry workshop at this special edition of Scribblers.

Ode to a Midlife Crisis

Book Discussions Augusta Road Tue, Apr 8, 6:00p-7:00p The 100 Best African American Poems edited by Nikki Giovanni.

Tue, May 13, 6:00p-7:00p The Good Lord Bird: A Novel by James McBride.

Berea Tue, Apr 29, 10:00a-11:00a Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen.

Tue, May 27, 10:00a-11:00a The Dovekeepers: A Novel by Alice Hoffman.

Thu, Apr 17, 6:00p-7:00p, Travelers Rest Jayne Jaudon Ferrer shares work on the ups and downs of middle age from contemporary poets from around the world.

Poetry Alive Sat, Apr 19, 1:30p-2:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A & B Mamie Morgan, Poetry Instructor at South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, recites poetry,—then you get to write a poem of your own!

Poetry Workshop Mon, Apr 21, 6:00p-7:00p, Pelham Road Come get inspired. Create and share a poem of your own and get tips on publishing your work.

Bring pen and paper.

Fountain Inn Tue, Apr 1, 7:00p-8:30p The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson.

Open Mic Night: Poetry

Tue, May 6, 7:00p-8:30p A Man of His Own by Susan Wilson.

Simpsonville Thu, Apr 24, 1:00p-2:00p The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices From the Titanic by Allan Wolf.

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00p-3:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Gilbert Allen, a 2014 inductee to the South Carolina Academy of Authors, reads selections from his poetry including his most recently published collection, Catma. Question and answer session follows.

Thu, May 22, 1:00p-2:00p The Thirteenth Tale: a Novel by Diane Setterfield.

Meet South Carolina’s Poet Laureate

Taylors Mon, Apr 14, 2:00p-3:00p How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny.

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00p-8:30p, Travelers Rest Share your original and/or favorite poems.

The Road to Catma

Cowboy Poetry Sat, Apr 26, 4:00p-5:00p, Fountain Inn Award winning cowboy poet Steve Porter recites poems and sings songs.

Steve's album Forgotten has remained in the WMA’s Top Ten Cowboy Poetry Albums Western Charts for a consecutive twentyfour months since Fall 2011. Forgotten was ranked number one twice during this time.

In 2013 Forgotten was nominated for the WMA Cowboy Poetry CD of the Year.

Steve has been nominated as a finalist for the 2013 WMA Male Poet of the Year. Steve released his second CD From a Cowboy’s Heart in August 2013.

Sat, May 10, 3:00p-4:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C South Carolina Poet Laureate, Marjory Wentworth, reads from her New and Selected Poems and discusses her role as poet laureate.

Book signing follows.

Mon, May 12, 2:00p-3:00p The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.

Travelers Rest Mon, Apr 14, 1:00p-2:30p The Cove by Ron Rash.

Mon, May 12, 1:00p-2:30p On Canaan’s Side: a Novel by Sebastian Barry.

Poetry Out Loud Mon, Apr 28, 7:00p-8:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Peace Center for the Performing Arts Poet-In-Residence, Glenis Redmond, recites some of her favorite poems. Share the work of your favorite poets in an open mic session to follow.

Visit our Pinterest board for National Poetry Month resources: pinterest.com/gcls/poetry

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Computer Classes Call 527-9258 to register for sessions at Main. See p.3 for branch listings.

Computer Tutoring Anderson Road, Augusta Road, Fountain Inn, Mauldin, Simpsonville Get hands-on practice in a one-hour session with an experienced instructor. Learn how to use a mouse, email files, use Google, apply for jobs online, create a resume and much more!

Call for appointment.

Ebooks @ the Library Main, Upper Level Get individualized help learning to download free eBooks via the library system’s website.

Bring your library card and eReader or mobile device. Call for appointment.

Hello Computer!

Learn computer basics. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 1, 3:00p-5:00p, Berea Thu, Apr 17, 10:00a-12:00p, Fountain Inn Fri, Apr 25, 10:00a-11:00a, Augusta Road Tue, May 6, 10:00a-12:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Tue, May 20, 3:00p-4:30p, Mauldin

Hello Computer! What’s Next?

In this follow-up class to "Hello Computer!" learn to access and use your email, navigate the internet, create folders, save and retrieve files, and copy and paste. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 2, 3:00p-5:00p, Berea Thu, Apr 17, 2:00p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Fri, Apr 25, 1:00p-2:00p, Augusta Road Sat, May 10, 2:00p-3:30p, Anderson Road

What I'm reading

Microsoft Power Point 2010

Internet Explorer

Learn to create an effective slideshow presentation. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse.

Registration required.

Learn to stay safe online and surf the web using Internet Explorer. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse.

Registration required.

Tue, Apr 8, 9:30a-11:30a, Main, Computer Training Lab Tue, Apr 8, 3:00p-4:30p, Mauldin

Wed, Apr 30, 10:00a-11:30a, Taylors Thu, May 29, 10:00a-12:00p, Fountain Inn

Craigslist basics

Wed, Apr 30, 1:30p-3:00p, Taylors Learn to set up and use a free email account.

Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 9, 6:30p-8:00p, Mauldin Learn to create an account, list an item and start selling on Craigslist. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Microsoft Excel 2010 Participants learn basics to create spreadsheets and manage data must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse.

Registration required.

eBooks @ the Library

Improve your typing speed and accuracy.

Registration required.

Create Your Own Website

Wed, Apr 16, 2:00p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Tue, Apr 29, 2:00p-3:00p, Taylors Fri, May 16, 10:00a-12:00p, Simpsonville

Tue, May 20, 6:30p-8:00p, Mauldin Learn to choose the right tools to create your website, and practice basic HTML and CSS. Registration required.

Microsoft Word 2010

Google

Learn to create and edit documents.

Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Thu, May 29, 2:00p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Learn how to safely and surf the web using Google. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse.

Registration required.

Fri, Apr 25, 3:00p-4:30p, Augusta Road Sat, May 3, 10:00a-11:30a, Pelham Road Wed, May 21, 2:30p-4:00p, Berea Wed, May 28, 2:00p-4:00p, Fountain Inn

What I'm listening to

FIND IT: YA Fic Roth or YA CD/SPK Fic Roth

FIND IT: CD/MUS 789.6 Silversun

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Wed, Apr 30, 3:30p-5:00p, Taylors Tour the most commonly used social media sites and learn how they work. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Keyboarding

Carnavas by: Silversun Pickups

Youth Services

Social Media Tour

Tue, May 6, 4:30p-6:00p, Augusta Road Learn how to download free eBooks using your library card. Bring your eReader or mobile device. Registration required.

Wed, Apr 9, 3:00p-4:30p, Mauldin Thu, May 22, 2:30p-4:00p, Berea

Divergent by: Veronica Roth

Emma

Email

Rachel

Main Circulation

What I'm watching Flight

FIND IT: DVD Flight

Terina

Fountain Inn Branch

EMPLOYMENT READINESS Overcome Employment Obstacles Wed, Apr 16 & May 14, 3:00p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Join Kimberly Martin, career advisor from Greenville Technical College, as she discusses common obstacles to gaining employment and how to overcome them. Call 527-9258 to register.

Resume Rescue Sat, Apr 26, 10:00a-12:00p, Augusta Road Learn tips for writing, updating and submitting a resume. Registration required.

Quick Jobs with a Future Steve Hand, Quick Jobs Director, Greenville Technical College, shares advice on how to re-enter the workforce through affordable job skills training lasting 90 days or less. *A $179 scholarship will be awarded at the May 1 presentation to a lucky attendee.

Lives change @ your library celebrate national library week (april 13-19) At the Greenville County Library System, we have the privilege of making invaluable resources available to our community. Within our walls we help lives change every day by providing access to such resources as public computers, one-on-one computer tutoring, online databases and research guides, genealogical research assistance, financial literacy workshops, and cultural programming.

We invite you to celebrate National Library Week by attending fun and educational events, downloading eBooks, music and magazines, getting help with your research and much, much more.

Thu, May *1, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Thu, May 15, 2:00p-3:30p, Greer Thu, May 22, 10:30a-12:30p, Anderson Road

financial empowerment VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance. Call United Way at 211 to reserve an appointment. Otherwise, services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

ANDERSON ROAD Mondays, Apr 7 & Apr 14, 5:00p-8:00p Tuesdays, Apr 1 & Apr 8, 5:00-8:00p FOUNTAIN INN Saturdays, Apr 5 & Apr 12, 12:00p-4:00p MAIN Wednesdays, Apr 2 & Apr 9, 10:00a-5:00p TRAVELERS REST Tuesdays, Apr 1 & Apr 8, 4:00p-8:30p Thursdays, Apr 3 & Apr 10, 4:00p-8:30p

Why Am I a 678?

An instructor from ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions teaches strategies for managing your credit standing. Call 292-8604 for more information and to register.

Mon, Apr 7, 6:00p-7:00p, Pelham Road Tue, Apr 15, 6:00p-7:00p, Main, Meeting Room B

Making a Budget with Microsoft Excel 2010 Thu, Apr 10, 7:00p-8:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Learn the basics of Excel while you design a budget spreadsheet. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Homebuyer Information

Cleaning for Less!

Thu, May 29, 6:00p-7:00p, Anderson Road Save money by learning to make cleaning supplies with commonly available ingredients.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Self-Defense for Women

Wed, Apr 30, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Learn tools to help you become a home owner.

Presented by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Call 467-7095 for more information.

Sat, Apr 5, 10:30a-11:30a, Mauldin Trained self-defense instructor Courtney Willson teaches simple precautions, defense moves and other ways to stay safe. Dress comfortably.

Registration required.

Freddie Mac CreditSmart速

How Hospice Can Help

Sat, May 3 & May 10, 9:00a-1:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Learn to build and maintain better credit. Take control of your money and get credit smart now!

Presented by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Call 467-7095 to register.

Money Smarts for seniors Thu, May 15, 5:30p-6:30p, Augusta Road Learn about common frauds, scams and other forms of financial exploitation. Presented by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Greenville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi.

Sat, May 3, 10:00a-11:00a, Taylors Join Hospice Specialist, Betsy McCart, RN, for an informative discussion about hospice care.

Living Gluten Free Thu, May 8, 7:00p-8:00p, Greer The Gluten Intolerance Group of Greenville shares resources, recipes and restaurant suggestions for gluten-free living. Gluten free products will be available to sample.

Zumba Thu, May 17, 6:00p-7:00p, Anderson Road Enjoy an invigorating workout as you learn basic Salsa steps. Registration required.

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Merovan Center, Suite E-2, 1200 Woodruff Rd.

BOOKS • STATIONERY • CHILDREN'S TOYS

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Saturday • 10:00a-5:00p Sunday • 1:00p-5:00p 50% off Sunday!

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Call 527-9291 for more information.

Proceeds help to fund Greenville County Library System programs.

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Please mail completed form and payment to: Friends of the Greenville County Library System, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601-2034.

Checks should be made payable to Friends of the GCLS. Friends of the GCLS is a 501 (c)3 organization. The Friends of the GCLS does not rent, sell, exchange or give its mailing list to outside agencies or individuals.

history & genealogy African-American Genealogy Learn basic genealogy techniques and how to use free online resources available at all library system locations to overcome the obstacles families encounter when researching their African-American ancestors. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 8, 6:00p-8:30p, Mauldin Thu, Apr 17, 6:00p-8:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Apr 24, 6:00p-8:30p, Augusta Road Tue, Apr 29, 6:00p-8:30p, Taylors Mon, May 5, 6:00p-8:30p, Pelham Road Thu, May 15, 6:00p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, May 22, 6:00p-8:30p, Berea

Chautauqua: Harry Truman Tue, Apr 8, 7:00p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Learn about the man who suddenly found himself President and the challenges he faced while leading our nation out of World War II. Call 244-1499 for more information.

South Carolina Room Orientation Mon, Apr 14, 6:00p-9:00p, Main, South Carolina Room Tour and learn to use South Carolina Room resources to research your family history.

Personalized genealogical and historical research assistance available following the class.

Call 527-9261 to register.

Chautauqua: Patrick Henry Tue, May 6, 7:00p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Learn about this outspoken Founding Father who defended individual rights and fought to secure the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution. Call 244-1499 for more information.

Hobbies Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Join a group of fellow fiber enthusiasts for some crafty mingling! Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks.

Thu, Apr 3, 17 & May 1, 15, 10:00a-12:00p, Greer Thu, Apr 3 & May 1, 6:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Sat, Apr 5 & May 3, 10:00a-12:00p, Travelers Rest Sat, Apr 5, 19 & May 3, 17, 2:00p-4:00p, Simpsonville Sat, Apr 12 & May 10, 10:00a-12:00p, Berea Sat, Apr 19 & May 17, 10:00a-12:00p, Taylors

Crochet basics Sat, Apr 5, 2:00p-4:00p, Simpsonville Learn to create a chain stitch, single crochet

and double crochet, or join us to work on your ongoing projects. Bring your own yarn and hook.

Worsted weight wool or acrylic yarn and size “I” hook recommended. Registration required.

Family Fun Night: Bingo Thu, Apr 10 & May 8, 6:00p-7:00p, Anderson Road Join us for an evening of Bingo! Prizes awarded to bingo winners. Registration required.

wildflowers in the Woods Thu, Apr 10, 7:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Master Gardener Terry Gentry shares slides of local wildflowers throughout the seasons. A question and answer session follows the presentation.

Registration required.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00a-11:30a, Simpsonville Tue, May 20, 6:00p-8:30p, Augusta Road

Travel Photography Mon, Apr 28, 6:30p-8:00p, Taylors Learn the basics of travel photography.

Registration required.

Paper Crafts: Mother’s Day Card Sat, May 3, 10:00a-11:30a, Simpsonville Join local artisan Kathy Nolan to learn basic paper craft techniques and make a one of a kind Mother’s Day card. All materials provided.

Registration required.

Ground Covers

Sat, Apr 12 & May 10, 10:00a-12:00p, Taylors Learn the basics and play matches. Bring your own chess set (optional). Registration required.

Thu, May 8, 7:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave describes different types of ground cover plants and how to successfully use them for function and beauty.

Registration required.

Celebrate Earth Day!

Scribblers Writing Group

Sat, Apr 12, 11:00a-12:00p, Mauldin Ten Thousand Villages shares recycled projects made by artisans from around the world. Make greeting cards of your own from recycled materials.

Materials provided. Registration required.

Tue, May 13, 7:00p-8:30p, Simpsonville Bring your best work or come and be inspired.

Chess Club

Let’s Get Crafty: LipGloss Thu, Apr 17, 6:00p-7:00p, Anderson Road Learn to make lip gloss for yourself or as a gift for for someone special. Materials provided.

Registration required.

Knitting basics Sat, Apr 19, 2:00p-4:00p, Simpsonville Learn to cast on, knit and cast off or join us to work on your ongoing projects. Bring your own yarn and needles. Worsted weight wool or acrylic yarn and size 7 needles recommended.

Registration required.

Upcycled Jewelry Tue, Apr 22, 6:00p-8:30p Augusta Road Learn to use recycled items—including empty cans, scraps of paper and cloth—to make one of a kind pieces of jewelry. Materials provided. Registration required.

Scribblers Writing Group new!

Tue, Apr 22 & May 22, 7:00p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Help begin an adult creative writers group at Hughes Main Library! Writers at any level and of any genre are invited to these initial planning meetings.

Call 527-9219 for more information.

Backyard Beekeeping Thu, May 15, 6:00p-7:00p, Mauldin Master Beekeeper, Steve Genta from the Piedmont Beekeepers Association teaches you how to keep and care for honeybees in your own backyard.

Registration required.

Card Games Sat, May 24, 3:00p-5:00p, Travelers Rest Join us for an afternoon of fun with role-playing card games. Bring your own deck of cards for Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, and/or Munchkin.

LANGUAGE CLASSES Survival Spanish Lifelong Learning Center of the Greenville County School District offers this class on basic Spanish.

Cost is $80 for library card holders and seniors, $100 for others. Call 355-6059 or visit greenville.k12.sc.us to register.

Mondays, Apr 7-May 12*, 6:00p-8:00p, Mauldin *No class Apr 14. Classes began Mar 31.

Beaded Jewelry Workshop Learn to string a necklace and attach a clasp with the crimping technique. Materials provided.

Registration required.

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Tween & Teen programs apr/may 2014

Greenville County Middle School Juried Art Show Hughes Main Library APril 4-May 3

Check out our calendar listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

Visit the Greenville County Middle School Juried Art Show Apr 4-May 3 in the Children’s and Teens’ areas of the Hughes Main Library. Paintings, drawings, photography, 3-D sculpture, mixed media, textile/fiber designs, computer graphics, jewelry/metal work and prints will be displayed.

ANDERSON ROAD

Apr 12, May 10 | Student Keyboarding 10:00a-12:00p

Greer

Apr 16 | All About Anime | 7:00p-8:00p

Main

Apr 5 | Teen Volunteer Day | 1:00p-4:00p Apr 16 | InBetween Craft: Pet Toys | 3:45p-4:45p Apr 17 | Tech Thursday | 6:30p-8:00p Apr 22 & May 20 | Teen Scribblers | 6:30p-8:00p

HOBBIES ALL ABOUT ANIME

simpsonville

Apr 26 & May 24 | Teen Scribblers | 12:00p-1:30p

Wed, Apr 16, 7:00p-8:00p, Greer Discuss all things anime, make crafts and meet other anime enthusiasts. Anime attire welcome!

Ages 9-17. Registration required.

Information and Registration

TEEN SCRIBBLERS

Programs at Main: 527-9248 or TeenLibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org.

Programs at branches: See p.3 for branch listings.

Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. See full program listing for registration information.

Bring your best creative writing or come be inspired.

Tue, Apr 22, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Story Room Sat, Apr 26, 12:00p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, May 20, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Story Room Sat, May 24, 12:00p-1:30p, Simpsonville

STUDENT KEYBOARDING Sat, Apr 12 & May 10, 10:00a-12:00p, Anderson Road Gain and improve basic keyboarding skills. All ages.

Registration required.

college prep TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY Sat, Apr 5, 1:00p-4:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18.

Registration required and opened Mar 3.

CRAFTS IN BETWEEN CRAFT: PET TOYS Wed, Apr 16, 3:45p-4:45p, Main, Story Room Make a dog or cat toy from recyclables. For 4th-7th graders. Registration required and opened Mar 17.

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TECH THURSDAY: BEAT LAB Thu, Apr 17, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Training Lab Explore electronic music creation with Beat Lab. Ages 12-17. Registration required and opened Mar 17.

UPCOMING MOTHER-DAUGHTER SPA DELIGHTS Sat, Jun 7, 2:00p-3:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Learn how to make your own bath and body products. Take home what you make! Ages 11-18 with an adult female caregiver. Registration opens May 12.

Download and stream free music & videos, with your library card.

children's programs • apr/may 2014 Check out our calendar listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

ANDERSON ROAD

Apr 4, May 2 | LEGOs at the Library | 3:30p-4:30p Apr 17 | Craftime | 3:30p-4:15p Apr 18 | Science Station | 3:30p-4:30p Apr 25, May 23 | Magic Tree House Book Club 3:30p-4:30p May 9 | Mother’s Day Craft | 3:30p-4:30p

AUGUSTA ROAD

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 | Story Time | 11:00a-11:30a Apr 10 | A Kid’s Guide to Money | 4:30p-5:30p Apr 12 | Recycled Art & Poetry Mash-Up 2:00p-3:30p May 10 | Mother’s Day Tea | 2:00p-3:00p May 15 | Alphabet Olympics | 10:00a-11:00a

BEREA

Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 | Story Time | 10:30a-11:00a Apr 3 | KinderCraft | 10:00a-10:30a

FOUNTAIN INN

Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 | Story Time | 10:30a-11:00a Apr 4 | Sofia the First | 3:30p-4:30p

GREER

Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 | Story Time | 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a Apr 1 | Craftime | 3:30p-4:15p Apr 8 | Adventures in History: Ancient Greece 3:30p-4:15p Apr 11 | Science Station | 10:30a-11:30a Apr 15 | Craftime | 3:30p-4:15p Apr 21 | KinderCraft | 3:30p-4:00p May 13 | Alphabet Olympics | 10:00a-11:00a May 13 | Adventures in History: Ancient Egypt 3:30p-4:15p May 20 | Fairy Tea Party | 4:00p-5:00p

Information and Registration Programs at Main: 527-9248.

Programs at branches: See p.3 for branch phone numbers.

Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. See full program listing for registration information. library holiday CLOSINGs

Sunday, April 20 (Easter), Sunday, May 25 & Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)

main

Apr 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 | Bouncing Babies 11:00a-11:30a Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 | KinderCraft | 10:30a-11:00a Apr 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 | Musical Jamboree 10:00a-10:30a Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 | StoryVentures | 11:00a-12:00p Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 | Bilingual Story Time 6:00p-6:45p Apr 7, 14, 21 | Toddler Tales | 11:00a-11:30a Apr 7 | Twilight Tales: Rainbow Science 7:00p-7:30p Apr 9 | A Kid’s Guide to Money | 4:30p-5:30p Apr 9 | Night on the Green: Magic and Comedy with Jack Roper | 6:00p-6:30p Apr 10 | Harry Potter Club | 3:30p-4:30p Apr 12 | Lollipops Concert | 11:30a-12:00p Apr 12, 26 | Saturday Stories | 10:00a-10:30a Apr 17 | Sensory Story Time | 6:30p-7:15p Apr 18 | Easter Tea Party | 3:30p-4:30p May 5 | Twilight Tales: Mouse Tales | 7:00p-7:30p May 9 | Let’s Pretend: Pet Pals | 10:30a-11:15a & 3:30p-4:15p May 30 | Summer Reading Kick-off | 4:30p-5:00p

Mon & Fri • 12:00p-8:00p Tue • 1:00p-8:00p Wed & Thu • 5:00p-8:00p Sat • 9:00a-5:00p Sun • 2:00p-5:00p

Hughes Main Library • Children's Area For ages 5 & under with an adult caregiver.

Closed Apr 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and May 4.

Call 864-527-9248.

TRAVELERS REST MAULDIN

Apr 7, 14, 21 | Story Time | 10:30a-11:00a

PELHAM ROAD

Apr 7, 14, 21 | Story Time | 10:30a-11:00a Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 | Bouncing Babies | 10:00a-10:30a Apr 4 | Science Station | 10:30a-11:30a Apr 14 | Craftime | 3:30p-4:15p Apr 17 | Kindercraft | 10:00a-10:30a

Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 | Bouncing Babies | 10:00a-10:30a Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 | Story Time | 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a Apr 16 | Easter Tea Party | 3:30p-4:30p

SIMPSONVILLE

Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 | Bouncing Babies | 10:00a-10:30a Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 | Mother Goose on the Loose 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 | Story Time | 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a Apr 3 | Craftime | 3:30p-4:15p Apr 4 | Rhythm & Rhymes | 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a Apr 8 | Science Station | 3:30p-4:30p Apr 12 | Lollipops Concert | 10:00a-10:30a Apr 14 | Kindercraft | 10:30a-11:00a Apr 17 | Craftime | 3:30p-4:15p Apr 22 | Little Bookends | 3:30p-4:30p

tAYLORS

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 | Bouncing Babies | 10:30a-11:00a Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 | Story Time | 10:30a-11:00a Apr 11 | Chess Club | 4:00p-4:45p

Night on the Green: magic and comedy with jack roper

Wed, Apr 9, 6:00p-6:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Join us for this fun family event starring local celebrity Jack Roper. This program is generously underwritten by Greenville First Steps.

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All Ages

Preschool

poem in your pocket day Celebrate National Poetry Month when you visit any library location Apr1-24 and pick up a poem for Poem in Your Pocket Day (Apr 24). On Poem in Your Pocket Day, people throughout the United States select a poem, carry it with them and share it with others. Share the beauty and joy of language!

Visit libguides.greenvillelibrary.org/pocketpoetry for public domain poems, poetry book suggestions, links to Poem in Your Pocket and more.

LOLLIPOPS CONCERT Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and the GSO String Quintet present this musical program featuring the book Meet Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Tue, May 20, 4:00p-5:00p, Greer Join us for an enchanted story time and tea. Fairy/elf attire encouraged. Ages 3-10.

Registration is required and opens Apr 14.

Hop on over for a special tea party and Easter egg hunt! Bring your basket. Ages 3-10.

Registration is required and opened Mar 19.

Wed, Apr 16, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road Fri, Apr 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms B-C

MOTHER’S DAY TEA Sat, May 10, 2:00p-3:00p, Augusta Road Celebrate Mother’s Day with stories and treats.

Ages 3-12 with an adult female caregiver.

Registration required.

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Stories, rhymes, music and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver.

Tuesdays, 10:00a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10:00a, Simpsonville Tuesdays, 11:00a, Main, Story Room Wednesdays, 10:00a, Travelers Rest Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors Thursdays, 11:00a, Main, Story Room

Wednesdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Simpsonville

Musical Jamboree PH PM V

CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK

May 12-18 Celebrate by sharing a new release or a beloved classic with your child. For a list of Caldecott and Newbery Award winning books visit the Kids section of greenvillelibrary.org.

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL EASTER TEA PARTY

Bouncing Babies PM V

Rhymes, rhythm and fun for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver.

Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. No groups. Attendance is limited to 40 per program.

Get an admission ticket at the desk.

SENSORY STORY TIME

FAIRY TEA PARTY

The Play and Literacy Center in the Children's Area of the Hughes Main Library will be closed Apr 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and May 4. Preschool programs end Sat, Apr 26 and resume Mon, Jun 2.

Mother Goose on the Loose PH PM V

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Apr 12, 11:30a-12:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Thu, Apr 17, 6:30p-7:15p, Main, Story Room Join us for this monthly story time for children with special needs and their families. Please contact us in advance to let us know how we can accommodate your child. Call 527-9248 or email SensoryStoryTime@greenvillelibrary.org.

weekly preschool programs

TWILIGHT TALES

All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas.

Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

RAINBOW SCIENCE Mon, Apr 7, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Explore color through stories and activities about colors and science.

MOUSE TALES Mon, May 5, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Hear stories and songs about mice and make a mouse from candy, ribbons and foam.

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. For children ages 18 months-4 years.

Monday & Thursday, 10:00a, Main, Story Room

Story Time NS PA PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Mondays, 10:30a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Simpsonville Thursdays, 11:00a, Augusta Road Fridays, 10:30a, Taylors

Toddler Tales PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months.

Mondays, 11:00a, Main, Story Room

Early Literacy Skills LK • Letter Knowledge NS • Narrative Skills PH • Phonological Awareness PA • Print Awareness PM • Print Motivation V • Vocabulary

Preschool

KINDERCRAFT

Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

PAPER PLATE SUN PM Listen to sunny stories and create a sun from paper, paint and a paper plate. Registration required and opened Mar 13.

Wed, Apr 2, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Thu, Apr 3, 10:00a-10:30a, Berea

REGGIO INSPIRED ART NS Wed, Apr 9, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Listen to Perfect Square by Michael Hall and create a collage from different types of paper. Registration required and opened Mar 19.

COOKIE SUNFLOWER PA

STORYVENTURES Fri, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:00a-12:00p, Main, Meeting Room A

Join us for our new series based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Children will be introduced to stories and materials in a way that will ignite their sense of wonder. Parents/caregivers will experience techniques for guiding and documenting their child’s explorations. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 2 children per adult caregiver. No groups. Registrants must be able to attend all four programs. Registration required and opened Mar 3.

Listen to stories filled with flowers and create a sunflower from a cookie and candies. Registration required and opened Mar 28.

Mon, Apr 14, 10:30a-11:00a, Simpsonville Wed, Apr 16, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Thu, Apr 17, 10:00a-10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Apr 21, 3:30p-4:00p, Greer

WINDY FUN

RHYTHM & RHYMES: ROCK & ROLL Fri, Apr 4, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Simpsonville Join us in this music class as we explore stories through singing, dancing and musical instruments.

Ages 18 months-5 years. Attendance is limited to 25 families per program. Pull an admission ticket at the door.

LET’S PRETEND: PET PALS Fri, May 9, 10:30a-11:15a & 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Meeting Room A We begin with pet stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Play with stuffed animals, feed them or take them for a walk. Ages 2-5. Registration required and opens Apr 11.

ALPHABET OLYMPICS Learn early literacy skills while competing in fun alphabet games. Ages 3-5. Registration required.

Tue, May 13, 10:00a-11:00a, Greer Thu, May 15, 10:00a-11:00a, Augusta Road

Help build early literacy skills by: talking • reading • writing singing • playing with your child

BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES Enjoy a 45-minute English/Spanish story time for all ages. Call 242-5000 x2634 for more information.

Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en inglés y español para todas las edades. Llame al 242-5000 x2634 para más información.

WE’RE GOING TO THE ZOO/ VAMOS AL ZOOLÓGICO Fri, Apr 4, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room LET’S EAT!/¡VAMOS A COMER! Fri, Apr 11, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room BUNNIES AND CHICKS/CONEJITOS Y POLLITOS Fri, Apr 18, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION/ DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS CELEBRACIÓN Fri, Apr 25, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Sing songs, listen to a story and build a birdhouse.

All materials provided courtesy of Home Depot on Many scheduled story times and special programs cannot accommodate groups as the Library complies with seating limits determined by local fire marshal.

If you are seeking permission for your group of 5 or more, please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior library system permission to attend a program cannot be accommodated.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Explore the concept of wind through stories and activities. This is a STEAM program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are integrated into activities. Registration required and opens Apr 3.

SATURDAY STORIES

Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories.

Sat, Apr 12 & Apr 26, 10:00a-10:30a, Main, Story Room

UPCOMING KINDERCRAFT: ANTARCTIC AURORA PM Wed, Jun 4, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Hear stories about Antarctica and create a colorful craft to take home. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens May 15.

BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES DO YOU SPEAK SPANISH?/ ¿HABLAS CASTELLANO? Fri, Jun 6, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Enjoy a 45-minute English/Spanish story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en inglés y español para todas las edades.

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Ages 5 & up CHESS CLUB

SPRING BREAK SHADES

Fri, Apr 11, 4:00p-4:45p, Taylors Bring your board and join other players for a fun game of chess. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Ages 6-12.

Create your own pair of wacky sunglasses.

Registration required and opens Apr 1.

RECYCLED ART & POETRY MASH-UP

LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY Bring your own LEGOs and let your imagination go wild. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Fri, Apr 4, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Fri, May 2, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

Sat, Apr 12, 2:00p-3:30p, Augusta Road Learn to write poems using a fun, simple format.

Create art inspired by your poetry from magazines, books, paper, cloth, soda cans and paint. Ages 7-12.

Registration required.

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL

ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: Ancient egypt

Fri, May 9, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Celebrate mom by creating handcrafted paper flowers in a vase—a perfect Mother's Day gift!

Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Tue, May 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Learn about the wonders of ancient Egypt through books, games and crafts. Theme-based costumes encouraged. Ages 5-11. Registration required.

SOFIA THE FIRST Fri, Apr 4, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Attend a fabulous affair with stories, games and cupcake decorating. Dress in your finest royal attire (optional). Ages 5 and up. Registration required.

BOOK CLUBS

ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: ANCIENT GREECE Tue, Apr 8, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Explore the captivating history of ancient Greece through books, games and crafts. Theme-based costumes welcome. Ages 5-11.

Registration required.

Tue, Apr 22, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville Come prepared to discuss Beholding Bee by Kimberly Newton Fusco, answer trivia questions and play a game or make a craft. For girls ages 8-12 with an adult female caregiver.

Registration required.

SCIENCE STATION: BUBBLES

MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB

LITTLE BOOKENDS: MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK GROUP

Learn the science behind blowing bubbles and create your own unique bubble wands. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Mar 7.

Fri, Apr 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Read Dark Day in the Deep Sea and come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventures with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 5-10. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 8, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Apr 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB

A KID’S GUIDE TO MONEy Learn about money through interactive games!

Each child will receive A Kid’s Guide to Money with games, worksheets and ideas created by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Learning Center and Money Museum. Attendees may enter to win a door prize. Best suited for school age children.

Registration required and opened Mar 10.

Wed, Apr 9, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room C Thu, Apr 10, 4:30p-5:30p, Augusta Road

HARRY POTTER CLUB Thu, Apr 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room B Compete in a dragon egg hunt and make your own dragon egg to take home. Ages 6-11.

Registration required.

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Tue, Apr 15, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Apr 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Thu, Apr 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road

Fri, May 23, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Read Buffalo Before Breakfast and come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventures with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 5-10. Registration required.

CRAFTIME

For ages 5-11. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver.

EXTRA YARN Listen to the book Extra Yarn and create your own yarn picture. Registration required and opened Mar 15.

Tue, Apr 1, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Apr 3, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Apr 14, 3:30-4:15p, Travelers Rest

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS SCIENCE STATION: BUBBLES Learn the science behind blowing bubbles and create your own unique bubble wands. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Mar 7.

Fri, Apr 4, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Apr 11, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

UPCOMING TWILIGHT TALES: TEDDY BEAR TEA Mon, Jun 2, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Children may wear pajamas. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

JUNE SUMMER reading SPECIALS Children must be registered Summer Readers to attend the following programs. A reading log is required for admission. No groups except as noted below*. Groups of five or more should call 269-5210 for reservations beginning May 12 . Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal.

CRITTER KEEPER Meet a lot of live creepy-crawly critters. Best for ages 5 and up. This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

Mon, Jun 9, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 9, 7:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jun 10, 10:30a, Berea Tue, Jun 10, 3:30p, Greer Wed, Jun 11, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Wed, Jun 11, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 12, 11:00a, Augusta Road Thu, Jun 12, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 13, 10:30a, Anderson Road (daycares/groups)*

Ages 5 & up

Summer Reading Registration begins Friday, May 30 at all library locations.

ERIC LITWIN Mr. Eric is a guitar strumming, song singing, New York Times best-selling and national award winning author of the first four Pete the Cat books. He’ll perform some of those books and some with new characters as well. After the show, Mr. Eric is happy to sign the Pete the Cat books that he authored.

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00a & 11:00a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 16, 7:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jun 17, 10:00a & 11:00a, Greer Wed, Jun 18, 10:00a & 11:00a, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 19, 10:00a & 11:00a, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 20, 10:00a & 11:00a, Taylors

MR. BOND AND THE SCIENCE GUYS Audiences will explore the world of tornado chasers, see how a compass works, visit the coldest parts of the earth and discover how a rocket escapes the atmosphere.

This project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library.

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 23, 3:30p, Mauldin Mon, Jun 23, 7:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jun 24, 10:30a, Berea Tue, Jun 24, 3:30p, Greer Wed, Jun 25, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Wed, Jun 25, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 26, 11:00a, Augusta Road Thu, Jun 26, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 27, 10:30a, Anderson Road (daycares/groups)* Fri, Jun 27, 3:30p, Taylors

KICKOFF FESTIVAL 4p-6p • HUGHES MAIN LIBRARY

CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE • 4:00p-6:00p

Jumpstart your kids' summer reading with a bundle of bargains! Books for everyone from pre-schoolers to teens. Proceeds help to fund Greenville County Library System programs including Summer Reading special events.

LOLLIPOPS CONCERT • Fri, May 30, 4:30p-5:00p Meeting Rooms A-C

Sherwood Mobley, Principal Timpani of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, takes you on a musical world tour with the most global of instrument families—percussion! This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

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NonProfit Organization US Postage PAID Permit No. 656 Greenville, SC 29601

25 Heritage Green Place Greenville, SC 29601-2034 864-242-5000 greenvillelibrary.org

See p. 15 for details about our Summer Reading Kickoff Festival.

Summer Reading Kickoff and Summer Reading s events are generously underwritten by the special Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

SUMMER READING 2014 • MAY 30-JULY 26 greenvillelibrary.org The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers.

Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school.

The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them.

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