Apr/May 2018 News & Events GreenvilleLibrary.org
celebrate National Library Week April 8-14
Pat Conroy: “I was born to be in a Library” p.3 Upstate Writing Project p.7 Tech Club: Computer Guts p.8 Internet Safety p.12
Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville 29601 maincirc@greenvillelibrary.org 864-242-5000
Anderson Road • West Branch 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 29611 andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-269-5210
Hours
Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch
Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p
100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-0161
Apr/May 2018
All Locations Friends Spring Used Book Sale p. 3 National Library Week p. 3
Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch
Kids Fest p. 7
Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch
Sun • 2p-6p
111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695
Meet the Author: Stuart Gibbs p. 8
Library Closings
Summer Reading Kickoff p. 9
Apr 1 (Easter) May 27 & 28 (Memorial Day)
Adult Poetry Contest p. 11
Five Forks Branch 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville 29681 fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org 864-234-4904
Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576
Mission To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.
Board of Trustees
800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607 mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-7397
Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Mr. Kenneth Baxter Dr. Grady Butler, Vice-Chair Mr. Chace Campbell, Chair Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis, Secretary Mr. Joe Poore, Treasurer
Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch
Executive Director
1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-288-6688
Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org
Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 greer@greenvillelibrary.org 864-877-8722
Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch
Simpsonville • Hendricks Branch 626 NE 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
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 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 viernes en el Hughes Library. Búscalo en el departamento de niños. Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
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 this newsletter mailed to your home. Call 527-9291 for more information.
Park free at Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville evenings and weekends.
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celebrate National Library Week April 8-14
Thursdays Apr 5, May 3 & 17 • 9a-12p Friends members only.
Spring Fri, Apr 27 • 3p-7p Friends members only.
Pat Conroy: “I Was Born to be in a Library” Thu, Apr 12, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A & B Celebrate National Library Week with James Haupt from the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Haupt shares stories, photos, video clips, and artifacts from the Conroy Center in a celebration of best-selling author Pat Conroy’s lifelong love of books and libraries. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more info and to register.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Sat, Apr 28 • 10a-5p Sun, Apr 29 • 1p-5p • 50% off
Friends memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door or online at greenvillelibrary. org/Friends-of-the-Library.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE LIBRARY SERVICES Download and stream audiobooks and ebooks with RBDigital. Book A Librarian Get one-to-one assistance. SC Codes Learn programming. Build the [future];
Merovan Center, Suite E-2 1200 Woodruff Road (across from Kohl's) Proceeds from book sales help fund Greenville County Library System programs.
Digital photography Take a class in composition or portraits, see p. 11.
Visit greenvillelibrary.org for more information.
THANK YOU
Thank You to the following organizations who helped in the planning and production of special Library events during April & May:
Boardwalk Carolina Music Museum Daughters of the British Empire Fiction Addiction Friends of the Greenville County Library System Greenville County Animal Care Greenville County Human Relations Commission Greenville Master Gardeners Greenville Symphony Orchestra Home Depot on North Pleasantburg International Ballet Peace Center Piedmont Score SC Legal Services Travelers Rest Historical Society
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ALL PROGRAMS • Apr/May 2018 ANDERSON ROAD • 269-5210 PJ “Mask”erade Party • Apr 5 10:30a-11:30a Introduction to Spanish • Apr 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16 • 10a-11:30a Paint by Sticker • Apr 12 • 4p-5p Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades • Apr 19 & May 17 • 4p-5p Computer Basics • Apr 24 & May 15 10a-11:30a Google Hangouts • Apr 24 • 1p-2p Downloadable Materials • Apr 26 • 10a-11a Make It • Apr 26 • 3:30p-4:30p Computer Basics • Apr 26 & May 17 1p-2:30p Mother’s Day Celebration • May 3 3:30p-4:30p Mother’s Day Paper Flowers Bouquet • May 10 • 4p-5p Google Office Apps: Docs, Sheets, & Slides May 15 • 1p-2p Internet Safety • May 17 • 10a-11a How to Complain and Get Results • May 24 4p-5p
Cartoon Creations • May 15 • 6:30p-8p Basic Drawing • May 29 • 6:30p-8p
FIVE FORKS • 234-4904 Find that Fairy Tale • Apr 3 • 3:30p-4:15p Go Fly a Kite • Apr 5 • 10:30a-11:15a Story Time • Apr 9, 16, 23 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Science Station • Apr 10 • 10:30a-11:30a Musical Jamboree • Apr 11, 18, 25 10a-10:30a Stay and Play • Apr 11 • 10:30a-11:15a Chair Yoga • Apr 12, 19, 26 • 10a-11a Bouncing Babies • Apr 12, 19, 26 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Series Savvy • Apr 16 • 3:30p-4:15p Puppet Playhouse • Apr 17 • 10a-10:30a Art 101 • Apr 19 • 11a-12p Pajama Party Camp Out • Apr 20 • 7p-8p Digitize Greenville • Apr 24 • 2:30p-5p Afternoon Adventures • Apr 24 • 4p-4:30p Muffins with Mom • May 8 • 10a-10:45a
FOUNTAIN INN • 862-2576 AUGUSTA ROAD • 277-0161 Credit Smart • Apr 7, 14 • 9:30a-1:30p Mouse & Keyboard Basics • Apr 10 • 3p-4p Story Time • Apr 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a Raw Food Diet • Apr 17 • 7p-8:30p Stay and Play • Apr 19 • 10:30a-11:15a Table Rock Tea Company • Apr 21 • 10a-11a Microsoft Word I • Apr 23 • 11a-12p Earth Day Celebration • Apr 26 3:30p-4:15p Self Defense for Women • Apr 28 • 10a-12p Business Start Up Basics • May 8 • 6p-8p Medicines from the Produce Aisle • May 12 10a-11a Understanding Financial Statements • May 15 • 6p-8p Resume Basics • May 19 • 11a-12p Microsoft Excel I • May 21 • 11a-12:30p Lunch & Learn: Identity Theft • May 22 12:30p-1:30p
BEREA • 246-1695 Basic Drawing • Apr 3 • 7p-8p Story Time • Apr 10, 17, 24 • 10:30a-11a Understanding Perspective • Apr 14 4p-5:30p Stay and Play • Apr 17 • 11a-11:45a Figure Drawing • Apr 17 • 6:30p-8p Vegan and Vegetarian Meetup • Apr 26 & May 31 • 7p-8p Art 101 • Apr 24 • 3:30p-4:30p From Pencil to Press • Apr 24 • 6:30p-8p Basic Drawing • May 1 • 7p-8p Color Theory • May 8 • 6:30p-8p From Pencil to Press • May 12 • 6:30p-8p 4 | greenvillelibrary.org
Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup • Apr 5 & May 3 • 6p-7p Master Gardener Class • Apr 9 • 6p-7p Story Time • Apr 11, 18, 25 • 10:30a-11a Internet Safety • Apr 12 • 3p-4:30p Coloring Café • Apr 16 • 3p-4:30p Microsoft Excel Formulas • Apr 19 3p-4:30p Book Club • Apr 20 & May 18 • 3p-4p Paint by Sticker • Apr 21 • 10a-11:30a Book Page Mixed Media • Apr 24 10a-11:30a Stay and Play • Apr 25 • 11a-11:45a iOS Basics • Apr 26 • 3p-4:30p Poetry Open Mic Night • Apr 26 • 6:30p-8p Fountain of Youth Book Club • Apr 30 & May 14 • 4p-5p Latino Immigration in the Upstate • May 1 6p-7:30p Fandom Friday: Star Wars Edition • May 4 4:30p-5:30p Mother’s Day Coloring Café • May 7 3p-4:30p Muffins with Mom • May 9 • 10:30a-11:15a Introduction to HTML & CSS • May 10 3p-4:30p Master Gardener Class • May 14 • 6p-7p Book Bingo • May 15 • 10a-11a Chair Yoga • May 17, 24 • 10a-11a Raw Foods Diet • May 19 • 10:30a-12p Microsoft Publisher • May 21 • 2p-3:30p Google Drive • May 31 • 3p-4:30p
GREER • 877-8722 Grown Up Gaming • Apr 3, 17 & May 1, 15,
29 • 7p-8p Unraveled • Apr 5, 19 & May 3, 17 • 10a-12p Bouncing Babies • Apr 9, 16, 23 10a-10:30a Story Time • Apr 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Make It • Apr 10 • 3:30p-4:30p Science Station • Apr 13 • 10:30a-11:30a All About Anime • Apr 13 • 4:30p-5:30p Trading Card Games • Apr 14, 28 & May 12, 26 • 4p-5p Art 101 • Apr 18 • 10:30a-11:30a Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades • Apr 21 • 10a-11a Descubre su biblioteca • Apr 24 6:30p-7:30p Bouncing Babies Playdate • Apr 30 10a-10:45a Adventures in History • Apr 30 3:30p-4:15p Club de lectura en español • May 19 10a-11a
MAIN • 527-9248 Twilight Tales • Apr 2 • 7p-7:30p Google Drive • Apr 4 • 3:30p-5p Introduction to Proposal Writing • Apr 5 3:30p-5p Saturday Stories • Apr 7 • 10a-10:30a Musical Jamboree • Apr 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales • Apr 9, 16, 23 • 11a-11:30a Story Time • Apr 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Apr 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 11a-11:30a Chautauqua • Apr 10 & May 1 • 7p-8:30p Mini-Makers • Apr 11, 18, 25 • 10:30a-11a Microsoft Word I • Apr 11 • 3:30p-5p Tech Club: Computer Guts • Apr 11 • 4p-5p Pat Conroy: "I Was Born to be in a Library" Apr 12 • 7p-8p Bilingual Story Time • Apr 13, 20, 27 4:30p-5:15p Upstate Writing Project: Spring • Apr 14 9a-10:30a Upstate Writing Project: Social Justice Apr 14 • 10:30a-12p Teen Service Day • Apr 14 & May 5 • 1p-4p Dig Greenville • Apr 16 • 6:30p-7:30p Stay and Play • Apr 17 • 10:30a-11:15a Microsoft PowerPoint • Apr 17 • 3:30p-5p Internet Safety • Apr 18 • 3:30p-5p Computación en español • Apr 19 • 6p-7p All About Anime • Apr 20 • 4:30p-5:30p Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green • Apr 21 10a-12:30p Storytime Ballet • Apr 21 • 11:30a-12p Grown Up Gaming • Apr 24 & May 29 6:30p-8:30p Microsoft Word II • Apr 25 • 3:30p-5p
Kids & Family p. 6 Introduction to Microsoft Office • Apr 26 & May 9 • 3:30p-5p Day of the Child/Day of the Book • Apr 27 4:30p-5:15p Lollipops Concert • Apr 28 • 11:30a-12p Meet the Author: Stuart Gibbs • May 3 4:30p-6p Muffins with Mom • May 11 • 10a-10:45a Bouncing Babies Playdate • May 15 11a-11:45a Microsoft Excel I • May 15 • 3:30p-5p Thrifting in Greenville • May 15 6:30p-7:30p Downloadable Materials • May 16 3:30p-5p Microsoft Excel II • May 17 • 3:30p-5p Computación en español • May 17 3:30p-5p Microsoft Publisher • May 23 • 3:30p-5p Computer Basics • May 24 • 3:30p-5p Summer Reading Kickoff • Jun 1 4:30p-5:30p Farmer Jason Concert • Jun 1 4:30p-5:15p
MAULDIN • 277-7397 Digital Camera Workshop • Apr 3 & May 1 6:30p-8p Story Time • Apr 9, 16, 23 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Apr 9, 16, 23 11a-11:30a Coloring Café • Apr 9 & May 14 • 7p-8p Carolina Shag • Apr 10, 17 • 7p-8p Unraveled • Apr 28 & May 26 • 10a-12p Climate Change • Apr 30 • 7p-8p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • May 5, 12 9:30a-1:30a Muffins with Mom • May 7 • 10a-10:45a No Kill Movement • May 8 • 7p-8p Master Gardener Class • May 10 • 7p-8p Bouncing Babies Playdate • May 14 11a-11:45a Elder Law • May 22 • 6:30p-7:30p Trivia Night • May 24 • 7p-8p
PELHAM ROAD • 288-6688 Writing Workshop • Apr 5 • 6:30p-8p In Our Own Voice • Apr 10 • 6:30p-8p Bouncing Babies • Apr 10, 17, 24 10a-10:30a Series Savvy • Apr 10 • 3:30p-4:15p Story Time • Apr 11, 18, 25 • 10a-10:30a Musical Jamboree • Apr 12, 19, 26 10a-10:30a Young Adult Book Club • Apr 12 & May 10 4:30p-5:30p Scribblers • Apr 12 & May 10 • 7p-8p English Conversation Circle • Apr 17 & May 15 • 7p-8p Stay and Play • Apr 18 • 10:30a-11:15a
Game On: Taste Test Challenge • Apr 18 3:45p-4:30p Meet the Author: Emily B. Martin • Apr 19 6:30p-7:30p Chair Yoga • Apr 20, 27 • 10a-11a Free Online Business Courses • Apr 21 10:30a-11:30a Digital Comic Books Club • Apr 24 & May 29 • 6:30p-7:30p Maker Lab: Neon Art • Apr 25 3:45p-4:45p Muggle Marauders • Apr 26 • 4p-4:45p Book Club • Apr 26 & May 31• 6:30p-7:30p Harry Potter Trivia Night • Apr 28 3p-4:30p Writing Workshop • May 3 • 6:30p-8p Book Club • May 19 • 10:30a-11:30a Fandom Trivia Night • May 22 • 7p-8:30p My Doll and Me Tea Party • May 24 3:30p-4:15p
SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031 Natural Beauty Supplies • Apr 6 • 4p-5p Laughter Yoga • Apr 7 & May 12 • 11a-12p Teen Gaming Club • Apr 7 & May 5 • 2p-3p Mini-Makers • Apr 9 • 10:30a-11a Charlas literarias • Apr 9 & May 14 • 6p-7p Bouncing Babies • Apr 10, 17, 24 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales • Apr 10, 17, 24 • 11a-11:30a Scribblers • Apr 10, 24 & May 8, 22 7p-8:30p Mother Goose on the Loose • Apr 11, 18, 25 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Story Time • Apr 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Teen Scribblers • Apr 14 & May 5 12p-1:30p Unraveled • Apr 14 & May 12 • 2p-4p Poetry Workshop • Apr 17 • 6p-8p Family History Club • Apr 18 & May 16 3p-4p Adventures in History • Apr 19 3:30p-4:15p Laughter Yoga • Apr 19 & May 17 • 7-8p Storytime Ballet • Apr 21 • 10a-10:30a Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup • Apr 21 & May 19 • 12p-1p Card Making for All Occasions • Apr 21 2p-3:30p Adulting • Apr 26 & May 24 • 7p-8p Unraveled • Apr 27 & May 25 • 2p-4p Lollipops Concert • Apr 28 • 10a-10:30a Paper Flowers • Apr 28 • 12p-1p Creating in Miniature • Apr 28 & May 26 2p-4p Book Club • Apr 26 & May 24 • 2p-3p My Tiny Town • May 7 • 10:30a-11:15a Teen Service Day • May 7 • 4p-6p Digitize Greenville • May 14 • 2:30p-5p
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Adults p. 10
TAYLORS • 268-5955 Coloring Café • Apr 3 & May 1 • 7p-8:30p Throwback Thursday Reads • Apr 5 & May 3 • 7p-8p Book Club • Apr 9 & May 14 • 2p-3p Toddler Tales • Apr 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Apr 12, 19, 26 10:30a-11a Master Gardener Series • Apr 12 & May 17 7p-8p Story Time • Apr 13, 20, 27 • 10a-10:30a Stay and Play • Apr 13 • 10:30a-11:15a Homeschool Craft It: Mod Podge Bowl Apr 16 • 11:30a-12:30p Scribblers • Apr 17 & May 15 • 7p-8p Getting Your Home Ready to Sell • Apr 19 7p-8:30p Beginner Pottery • Apr 21 • 2p-3:30p ABCs of Home Buying • Apr 24 • 6:30p-8p Mother’s Day Spa DIY • Apr 30 • 7p-8:30p Figure Drawing • May 5 • 2p-3:30p Muffins with Mom • May 8 • 10a-10:45a The Royal Wedding • May 12 • 2p-3:30p My Doll and Me Tea Party • May 22 3:30p-4:15p
TRAVELERS REST • 834-3650 Pet Adoption and Care • Apr 5 10:30a-11:30a Trivia Night • Apr 5 • 6:30p-7:30p Unraveled • Apr 7, 21 & May 5, 19 • 10a-12p Story Time • Apr 9, 16, 23 • 10:30a-11a Book Club • Apr 9 & May 14 • 1p-2:30p Mother Goose on the Loose • Apr 11, 18, 25 10a-10:30a Science Station, Jr. Edition • Apr 12 10:30a-11:30a Chair Yoga • Apr 14, 28 & May 12, 26 9:30a-10:30a Stay and Play • Apr 16 • 11a-11:45a Earth Day Terrariums • Apr 19 6:30p-7:30p Adventures in History • Apr 23 3:30p-4:15p Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup • Apr 24 6:30p-7:30p Coloring Café • Apr 26 & May 24 6:30p-8p Practicing Meditation • Apr 30 & May 15 6:30p-7:30p My Tiny Town • May 9 • 10:30a-11:15a Storytelling Night • May 10 • 7p-8p Scribblers • May 17 • 6:30p-7:30p
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/May 2018 | 5
April 26 is National Poem in Your Pocket Day! Celebrate National Poetry Month with a visit to your favorite library location to pick up a poem. Be sure to keep your poem in your pocket on April 26, so that you can share it with someone!
Pick A Poem For Your Pocket! Visit our Poetry Board at Libguides.greenvillelibrary.org/poetrymonth for public domain poems, poetry book suggestions, links to Poem in Your Pocket Day information and more.
Twilight Tales: Spring is in the Air all ages Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. Mon, Apr 2, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room
Find that Fairy Tale!* ages 6-12 Hunt for escaped storybook characters and decorate a home for them. Registration opened Mar 3. Tue, Apr 3, 3:30p-4:15p, Five Forks, Story Room
PJ “Mask”erade* ages 11 and under Wear your pj’s and join us for superhero activities, games, and crafts. Registration opened Mar 5. Thu, Apr 5, 10:30a-11:30a, Anderson Road
Go Fly a Kite!* ages 5-11 Listen to Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Build a kite and fly it outside, weather permitting. Registration opened Mar 19. Thu, Apr 5, 10:30a-11:15a, Five Forks, Story Room
Saturday Stories: Rain! Rain! Rain! ages 1-5 Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing, and stories. Sat, Apr 7, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room
Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Adult caregiver required. COLORS
Mon, Apr 9, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville
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Wed, Apr 25, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Our classes promote the development of Kindergarten Readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics**.
Winter/Spring Session
DUCKS & CHICKS
Wed, Apr 11, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room BUGS
Wed, Apr 18, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Science Station: Tornado!* ages 6-12 Explore why and how tornadoes happen through activities and experiments. Adult caregiver required. Registration opened 1 month prior. Tue, Apr 10, 10:30a-11:30a, Five Forks, Story Room Fri, Apr 13, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer
Make It: Create a Character ages 5-11 Join us for hands-on creating, games, and activities. Tue, Apr 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer Thu, Apr 26, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road
Series Savvy* ages 6-12 Join us each month for games, crafts, or activities celebrating some of the most beloved children’s book series. Enjoy a visit by Logos Theatre and meet Aslan and Prince Caspian. Registration opened 1 month prior. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Tue, Apr 10, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road Mon, Apr 16, 3:30p-4:15p, Five Forks, Story Room
Bouncing Babies Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development. Mondays, 10a, Greer Mondays, 11a, Mauldin Tuesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10a, Simpsonville Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors
Mother Goose on the Loose Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get a free admission ticket at the desk. Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville
Musical Jamboree Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play. Ages 18 months-4 years. Mondays & Thursdays, 10a, Main, Story Room
Wednesdays, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road
Story Time Join us for stories, music, and activities that develop social, listening, and comprehension skills in preschool children. Mondays, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Mondays, 10a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a & 11a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fridays, 10a, Taylors
Toddler Tales Stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a, Taylors Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville No morning preschool classes Apr 2-6. Preschool classes end April 27 and resume June 4.
**Visit greenvillelibrary.org/kids for more information about the Palmetto Basics.
Due to space limitations, many classes may not accommodate groups of 3 or more. Please call the location where you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission will not be admitted.
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. Stay and Play! drop-in, ages 2-6 Stay and play! Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills through play. Wed, Apr 11, 10:30a-11:15a, Five Forks, Story Room Fri, Apr 13, 10:30a-11:15a, Taylors Mon, Apr 16, 11a-11:45a, Travelers Rest Tue, Apr 17, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room C Tue, Apr 17, 11a-11:45a, Berea Wed, Apr 18, 10:30a-11:15a, Pelham Road Thu, Apr 19, 10:30a-11:15a, Augusta Road Wed, Apr 25, 11a-11:45a, Fountain Inn
Science Station, Jr. Edition: Water* ages 2-5 Explore the science of water through play. Adult caregiver required. Registration opened Mar 12. Thu, Apr 12, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest
Bilingual Story Time/ Cuentos bilingües all ages Enjoy an English/Spanish story time. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español. Questions? ¿Preguntas? 242-5000 ext. 2634. 4:30p-5:15p, Main, Story Room FROGS AND FRIENDS/ RANAS Y AMIGOS
Fri, Apr 13
Upstate Writing Project: Spring* ages 8-11 Join us for a high energy writing workshop led by local instructors. Registration opened Mar 14. Adult caregivers must remain in the building during the program. Sat, Apr 14, 9a-10:30a, Main, Meeting Room A
Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Listen to a story and then tell your own with the puppets provided. Adult caregiver required. Tue, Apr 17, 10a-10:30a, Five Forks, Story Room
Art 101: Watercolors* ages 5-11 Explore a different medium each month. Take home what you make. Registration opened 1 month prior. Wed, Apr 18, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer Thu, Apr 19, 11a-12p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space Tue, Apr 24, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea
Adventures in History: Discovery of the North Pole* ages 6-11 Join us for fascinating information, activities, and crafts about the discovery of the North Pole that happened in April many years ago! Registration opened 1 month prior. Thu, Apr 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Apr 23, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Mon, Apr 30, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer
EARTH DAY/EL DÍA DE LA TIERRA
Fri, Apr 20
Pajama Party Camp Out* all ages Listen to stories, play games, and build a fort! Bring 1-2 sheets for the fort! Adults must be accompanied by a child. Registration opened Mar 19. Fri, Apr 20, 7p-8p, Five Forks, Story Room
DAY OF THE CHILD/ DAY OF THE BOOK DÍA DEL NIÑO/DÍA DEL LIBRO Build a bug house. Supplies provided courtesy of Home Depot on North Pleasantburg Drive. Fri, Apr 27, 4:30p-5:15p, Main, Meeting Room A
Kids & Family
Storytime Ballet best for ages 3 & up Dancers from the International Ballet present story-based performances designed to introduce children and families to the art of ballet. Sat, Apr 21, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Apr 21, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Join the organizations of Heritage Green for FREE, fun, kid-focused activities that families and young learners can experience together! Event will be held under the Library’s covered walkway if it rains. Sat, Apr 21, 10a-12:30p, Front Lawn
Little Red Riding Hood illustrated by Ed Bryan (E Bryan)
All the organizations at Heritage Green in downtown Greenville believe that the arts serve as a vehicle for binding families together. The entities of Heritage Green are pleased to host this event during the Week of the Young Child!
Afternoon Adventures best for ages 6+ Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Tue, Apr 24, 4p-4:30p, Five Forks, Story Room
Save Me A Seat by Sarah Weeks (J CD/SPK Fic Weeks)
Maker Lab: Neon Art ages 8-13 Join us for hands-on STEM and STEAM activities. Wed, Apr 25, 3:45p-4:45p, Pelham Road
Earth Day Celebration* ages 3-10 Plant a seed in a planter you make from recycled materials. Registration opens Apr 2. Thu, Apr 26, 3:30p-4:15p, Augusta Road
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe by Megumi Iwasa (J Iwasa)
Muggle Marauders* ages 8-12 Enjoy games, trivia, crafts, book talk, and more with fellow Harry Potter fans. Registration opens Apr 2. Thu, Apr 26, 4p-4:45p, Pelham Road
Van Gogh Go Go! Preloaded learning tablet (J DIG/TAB Van)
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*Registration Required
Teen Gaming Club*
Teen Service Day* ages 13-18
ages 13-17 NEW! Join us for board games such as Taboo and Bananagrams. Sat, Apr 7 & May 5, 2p-3p, Simpsonville
Earn volunteer hours. Snack provided or bring your own. Registration opens 1 month prior. Sat, Apr 14 & May 5, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A Mon, May 7, 4p-6p, Simpsonville
Tech Club: Computer Guts*
MEET THE AUTHOR: Stuart Gibbs ages 9-13 Thu, May 3 • 4:30p-6p • Main, Meeting Room A Stuart Gibbs discusses his latest middle grade novel, Waste of Space. He is the author of the FunJungle series, as well as the New York Times bestselling Spy School and Moon Base Alpha series. 4:30p-5p • Buy books** (including pre-signed books) and enjoy a snack. 5p-5:30p • Stuart Gibbs 5:30p-6p • Have your book signed!** **In order to join the signing line, each customer must purchase onsite at least one copy of Waste of Space. Purchasing/preordering your book from Fiction Addiction (fiction-addiction.com) will give you a ticket to the signing line, too. Mr. Gibbs will sign any additional books of his that you own.
Lollipops Concert: Take Away the A ages 3-8 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents a story-based musical program featuring the GSO String Quintet. Sat, Apr 28, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Apr 28, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Bouncing Babies Playdate ages 1 month-18 months Bouncing Babies are invited to drop in for playtime! No registration required. Mon, Apr 30, 10a-10:45a, Greer Mon, May 14, 11a-11:45a, Mauldin Tue, May 15, 11a-11:45a, Main, Story Room
Mother’s Day Celebration ages 11 & under Celebrate your female caregiver with singing, games, activities, crafts, and refreshments. Thu, May 3, 3:30p-4:30p,
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Muffins with Mom* ages 2-5 Female caregivers are invited to join their children for a story time, craft, and special snack. Registration opens 1 month prior. Mon, May 7, 10a-10:45a, Mauldin Tue, May 8, 10a-10:45a, Five Forks Tue, May 8, 10a-10:45a, Taylors Wed, May 9, 10:30a-11:15a, Fountain Inn Fri, May 11, 10a-10:45a, Main, Meeting Room A
My Tiny Town drop-in, ages 3-5 Bring your favorite toy vehicle and travel down tape roads to explore the town! Mon, May 7, 10:30a-11:15a, Simpsonville Wed, May 9, 10:30a-11:15a, Travelers Rest
My Doll and Me Tea Party* ages 3-10 Grab your favorite doll and enjoy games, juice, songs, and crafts. Adult caregiver required. Registration opens 1 month prior. Tue, May 22, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Thu, May 24, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road
ages 11-17 Explore the inside of a computer and learn how it works. Registration opened Mar 19. Wed, Apr 11, 4p-5p, Main, Story Room
Homeschool Craft It: Mod Podge Bowl* ages 9-17
Young Adult Book Club
Game On: Taste Test Challenge* ages 9-13
ages 13-17 Read the book and join us for a discussion. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Thu, Apr 12, 4:30p-5:30p, Pelham Road The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Thu, May 10, 4:30p-5:30p, Pelham Road
All About Anime ages 11-17 Calling all ani-maniacs to watch and discuss all things anime. Explore Asian culture, make a craft, and meet other anime enthusiasts. Cosplay welcome. Fri, Apr 13, 4:30p-5:30p, Greer Fri, Apr 20, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room C
Upstate Writing Project: Social Justice* ages 12-15 Join us for an interactive writing workshop led by local instructors. Registration opened Mar 14. Sat, Apr 14, 10:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Teen Scribblers* ages 13-17 Share your work, learn from fellow writers, and find new inspiration. Sat, Apr 14 & May 5, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville
Make a bowl from damaged books and special glue. Registration opened Mar 16. Mon, Apr 16, 11:30a-12:30p, Taylors
Try to identify flavors or brands by taste. Prizes awarded. Registration opened Mar 19. Wed, Apr 18, 3:45p-4:30p, Pelham Road
Meet the Author* all ages Young Adult author and artist Emily B. Martin will discuss the creative process using examples from her Woodwalker series. Her books will be available for purchase. Bring a sketchbook or sit back and watch the doodling! Registration opened Mar 19. Call 288-6688 for more information. Thu, Apr 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Pelham Road
Mother’s Day Spa DIY* ages 12 & up Create a unique bath product for the “mom” in your life. Work in adult/teen pairs. Supplies provided. Registration opens Apr 2. Mon, Apr 30, 7p-8:30p, Taylors
Fandom Friday: Star Wars Edition ages 11-17 Celebrate May the 4th with trivia, games, and crafts.. Fri, May 4, 4:30p-5:30p, Fountain Inn
*Registration required Call, email, or visit the library location where you wish to register. See p.2 for library contact information. Call 527-9248 or email teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org for more information or to register for programs at Main. Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program.
Glow-in-the-dark stickers Meet Greenville Drive mascot Reedy Rip’It
Summer Reading Kickoff Performance: Farmer Jason all ages
Children’s Used Book Sale See Twist the Balloon Man perform jaw-dropping juggling and skyscraping stilt walking! Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/ summer-reading. Earn virtual badges and play games. Visit any location to pick up your printed reading log. Preorder your Summer Reading t-shirt! See back cover for details.
It’s a hoedown at the library! Join internationally acclaimed, Emmy award-winning, singer-songwriter Jason Ringenberg (of Jason and the Scorchers) as we celebrate the start of Summer Reading.
Fri, Jun 1 • 4p-4:30p Meeting Rooms A-C
Kickoff
Fri, Jun 1 • 4p-5:30p Hughes Main Library Apr/May 2018 | 9
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. The Royal Wedding: Tea, Trivia, and Sparkle*
Trivia Night Attend as a team or play individually. Prizes awarded to the winners!
Grown-Up Gaming Join us for a night of modern tabletop board games. Games are subject to change. Ages 18+ GATEWAY GAMES
Games include Star Fluxx, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, and King of Tokyo. Tue, Apr 3, 17, 7p-8p, Greer Tue, Apr 24, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A PARTY GAMES
Games include Kittens in a Blender, Codenames, Funemployed, and Dixit. Tue, May 1, 15, 29, 7p-8p, Greer Tue, May 29, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A TRADING CARD GAMES
It's time to duel! Bring your decks and play your favorite trading card games with others, or learn how to play. Games include Pokemon, Yu-GiOh, and others. Sat, Apr 14, 28 & May 12, 26, 4p-5p, Greer BOOK BINGO*
Play Bingo and win books! Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize. Tue, May 15, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn
Pet Adoption and Care* Greenville Humane Society’s Creg McAda and a furry friend share information about pet adoption and care. Thu, Apr 5, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest
Introduction to Proposal Writing* Get an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. This newly revised class covers topics including: elements of a grant proposal; the "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a grant proposal; and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. Call 527-9258 to register. Thu, Apr 5, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
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MILLENNIAL EDITION* Test your knowledge of trivia sourced from the past two decades! Light refreshments served. Thu, Apr 5, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest NERD NIGHT Thu, Apr 5, 19 & May 3, 17, 31, 7p-8p, Greer HARRY POTTER TRIVIA NIGHT Light refreshments served. Sat, Apr 28, 3p-4:30p, Pelham Road FANDOM Test your pop culture knowledge against other enthusiasts. Light refreshments served. Tue, May 22, 7p-8:30p, Pelham Road STEPHEN KING* Test your knowledge of popular Stephen King books and their films. Enter as a team or come meet new teammates. Snacks provided. Thu, May 24, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Pat Conroy: “I was born to be in a Library”* Celebrate National Library Week with James Haupt from the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Haupt shares stories, photos, video clips, and artifacts from the Conroy Center in a celebration of bestselling author Pat Conroy’s lifelong love of books and libraries. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more info and to register. Thu, Apr 12, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A & B
CAR MAINTENANCE
Learn simple ways to care for and increase the lifespan of your vehicle. Thu, May 24, 7p-8p, Simpsonville
Enjoy the company of fellow royal watchers, as we celebrate the upcoming, historic nuptials of HRH Prince Harry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle. Sip tea from china cups and nibble cake served by the Daughters of the British Empire. Share your memories of other royal weddings at our open mic. Try the 'Royal Wedding Trivia Challenge'. Have your photo taken at our 'Royal Photo Booth'. Prizes awarded for most splendid royalthemed hat. Registration required. Space limited. Sat, May 12, 2p-3:30p, Taylors
Elder Law* SC Legal Services staff attorney Beth Des Jardins explains wills, powers of attorney, advance directives and probate, as well as other related topics that may be of particular interest to seniors. Tue, May 22, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin
How to Complain and Get Results* Turn your frustration with a product or service into a satisfactory resolution with these tips and tricks for communicating with businesses and organizations. Thu, May 24, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Arts & Crafts
Latino Immigration in the Upstate*
Digital Camera Workshop*
Join Lissette Treanor, Greenville Tech's ESOL Program Director, and a student "dreamer" for a look at immigration issues and the impact Latinos have had on our communities. Tue, May 1, 6p-7:30p, Fountain Inn
Photographer with Upstate Wildlife Action, Steven Anschel, teaches how to use your digital camera to take quality photos. Bring your best photo from the previous month to share with the group. Bring a digital camera to use in class.
Adulting Series*
No Kill Movement*
COMPOSITION
Learn life skills to help you on your way to becoming a responsible adult.
Paula Church, Community Relations Coordinator at Greenville County Animal Care, shares how the community and animal welfare organizations work together for the welfare of homeless pets. (The No Kill Movement is a campaign to ensure that healthy and treatable animals are not killed in shelters.) Tue, May 8, 7p-8p, Mauldin
FINANCES
Learn simple ways to create a budget, plan for the future, manage debt, and minimize risk. Thu, Apr 26, 7p-8p, Simpsonville
Tue, Apr 3, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin PORTRAITS
Tue, May 1, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. Drawing Techniques Bring sketchpad and pencils. SPEED GESTURE DRAWING*
Use gesture drawing techniques to create a series of drawings of a still-life, from different angles. Tue, Apr 3, 7p-8p, Berea
April is
National Poetry Month
Poetry
UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVE: LANDSCAPES*
Learn to accurately depict depth and perspective in your landscapes. Sat, Apr 14, 4p-5:30p, Berea FIGURE DRAWING*
Draw a clothed live model. Tue, Apr 17, 6:30p-8p, Berea Sat, May 5, 2p-3:30p, Taylors FROM PENCIL TO PRESS: FOUR PANEL COMICS*
Learn the basics of visual storytelling with a focus on four-panel style comic strips. Tue, Apr 24, 6:30p-8p, Berea BASIC DRAWING: STILL-LIFE IN COLOR*
Enhance your still-life drawings through the use of color. Learn basic techniques using crayons. Bring sketchpad and crayons. Tue, May 1, 7p-8p, Berea
Poetry Workshop* The Peace Center for the Performing Arts’ Poet in Residence, Glenis Redmond, leads an interactive poetry workshop. Hear Redmond recite poetry and write some poetry of your own. Tue, Apr 17, 6p-8p, Simpsonville
Poetry Open Mic Night* Join national award-winning spoken-word artist mOody bLaCk for an evening of poetry. Listen and/or sign up to read a poem or story you have written! Thu, Apr 26, 6:30p-8p, Fountain Inn
A Quiet Passion (DVD Quiet)
Adult Poetry Contest | April 1-20 Adults 18 years and older are invited to submit an original free verse poem. A membership to the Carolina Music Museum will be awarded to the winner. Entries will be read and judged by members of Peace Voices and the Peace Center’s Poet in Residence, Glenis Redmond. Peace Voices is a spoken word program that uses poetry as a vehicle to tell unique, personal stories. Winner will be announced in May. Visit http://libguides.greenvillelibrary.org/poetrycontest for complete contest rules and entry form. Submissions must be emailed to explore@greenvillelibrary.org.
Naming Thy Name: Cross Talk in Shakespeare's Sonnets by Elaine Scarry (822.33 Son)
COLOR THEORY: FASHION*
Enrich your artwork by learning the basics of color theory while studying its role in modern fashion. Bring sketchpad, pencils and crayons/markers. Tue, May 8, 6:30p-8p, Berea FROM PENCIL TO THE PRESS: STORYBOARDS*
Learn the basics of storytelling through visual media. This program is focused on creating storyboards, i.e. the building blocks for comics, animations, etc. Sat, May 12, 6:30p-8p, Berea CARTOON CREATIONS: FOLLOW ALONG*
Learn the basics of cartooning while working with a group to create characters suitable for a comic book/newspaper. Tue, May 15, 6:30p-8p, Berea
2017 Free Verse Winner:
Wonder Across the street the neighbors set out for a walk with their new baby, strolling past drawn blinds, dark windows. How quickly a miracle becomes pedestrian for all but those who live it, as if there were always new leaves on the maple, first blooms in the garden, this gentle freshness in the wind, and a dropped blanket draped over the front steps— as if every spring evening were so full of wonder. By Eileen Berry
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (811.6 Kaur)
Singing School: Learning to Write (and Read) Poetry by Studying with the Masters by Robert Pinsky (808.1 Pinsky) Apr/May 2018 | 11
Computer Workshops Registration is required for all Computer Workshops. Call 527-9258 for sessions at Main. See p. 2 for branch contact information.
These workshops are designed to enhance your personal or job-related skills.
BEGINNER
INTERMEDIATE
Microsoft Word II
Little or no prior experience using computers, mobile devices, email, or the internet required. This is the starting point for someone new to the digital world.
Requires some experience navigating a computer, active email address, and ability to use an internet browser.
Incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art, and more to add flair to basic Word documents. Participants must be familiar with basic Microsoft Word editing features. Wed, Apr 25, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Mouse & Keyboard Basics Learn to use a keyboard and mouse. Tue, Apr 10, 3p-4p, Augusta Road
Internet Safety Safeguard your computer and your privacy. Thu, Apr 12, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Wed, Apr 18, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, May 17, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Computer Basics Learn to navigate a computer. Tue, Apr 24 & May 15, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road Thu, Apr 26 & May 17, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road Thu, May 24, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Introduction to Microsoft Office Learn the basics Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Thu, Apr 26, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, May 9, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Computación en español Cada tercer jueves del mes, 6-7p, 19 de abril, 17 de mayo Salón de computación, biblioteca central Ver p.13 para más información.
Google Drive Create, store and share documents, photos, spreadsheets, and more. Please bring your Google/Gmail account login information. Accounts will not be created during the workshop. Wed, Apr 4, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, May 31, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Microsoft Word I
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
Use your library card to get eBooks, magazines, music, and movies on your smartphone or tablet. Bring your own Apple or Android device. Thu, Apr 26, 10a-11a, Anderson Road Wed, May 16, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Get one-to-one assistance with your technology, job searching, and research needs. Call 527-9258 or visit greenvillelibrary.org/book-alibrarian for an appointment.
Microsoft Publisher iOS Basics Learn the basics of Apple's mobile operating system. Bring your own Apple device(s). Thu, Apr 26, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Learn how to create dynamic flyers, brochures, cards, and more. Mon, May 21, 2p-3:30p, Fountain Inn Wed, May 23, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Create slide shows for projects and presentations. Learn to insert images, set themes, and create basic transitions. Tue, Apr 17, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Google’s Office Apps–Docs, Sheets, & Slides
ADVANCED
Microsoft Excel Formulas
Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Tue, May 15, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, May 21, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road
Create and edit documents. Wed, Apr 11, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, Apr 23, 11a-12p, Augusta Road
Microsoft PowerPoint
Use simple and predefined formulas to perform calculations. Thu, Apr 19, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Free Online Business Courses Learn about free reputable online courses in business topics such as Quickbooks, Excel, Six Sigma, project management, marketing, presentations, and more. Sat, Apr 21, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road
Google Hangouts Use Google Hangouts to chat, call, and video call. Tue, Apr 24, 1p-2p, Anderson Road
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Downloadable Materials
Explore the office tools included with a free Google account. Tue, May 15, 1p-2p, Anderson Road
Microsoft Excel I
Microsoft Excel II Use advanced features such as formatting, filtering, and formulas. Thu, May 17, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Resume Basics Design a resume using templates available online as well as those provided by Microsoft Word. Sat, May 19, 11a-12p, Augusta Road
Requires strong confidence using a variety of digital devices and software. These workshops will focus on very specific subjects best suited for patrons comfortable with a variety of computer use.
Introduction to HTML & CSS Get acquainted with coding for the web using free tools provided by CodePen. Bring your email login information. Tue, May 10, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. Drawing Techniques (continued from p.11) Bring sketchpad and pencils. BASIC DRAWING: DRAW FROM A PHOTOGRAPH*
Use basic drawing skills to reproduce a photograph. Bring your own photograph. Tue, May 29, 6:30p-8p, Berea
Coloring Café* Join us for the fun and calming practice of coloring. Light refreshments served. Coloring materials provided or bring your own. Tue, Apr 3 & May 1, 7p-8:30p, Taylors Mon, Apr 9 & May 14, 7p-8p, Mauldin Mon, Apr 16, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Apr 26 & May 24, 6:30p-8p, Travelers Rest
Writing Workshop: Universe Building for Fiction* Local writer William Burns shares tips and tricks for world-building to create rich fantasy and science fiction. Thu, Apr 5, 6:30p-8p, Pelham Road
Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Improve your skills in the company of other enthusiasts. Bring yarn and needles/hooks. Sat, Apr 7, 21 & May 5, 19, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Apr 14 & May 12, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Fri, Apr 27 & May 25, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Sat, Apr 28 & May 26, 10a-12p, Mauldin
Scribblers Writing Group Bring your best work or come get inspired. Tue, Apr 10, 24 & May 8, 22, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Apr 12 & May 10, 7p-8p, Pelham Road Tue, Apr 17 & May 15, 7p-8p, Taylors Thu, May 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest
Paint by Sticker* Create impressive 3D sticker art pages worthy of framing for your home. Materials provided. Thu, Apr 12, 4p-5p, Anderson Road Sat, Apr 21, 10a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
Mother’s Day Paper Flower Bouquet*
Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades*
Create a colorful flower bouquet using coffee filters. Materials provided. Thu, May 10, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Join a bilingual class to learn Spanish and practice English while doing a fun craft. Únase a una clase bilingüe para aprender Inglés en un ambiente informal y amigable mientras hace manualidades. Sat, Apr 21, 10a-11a, Greer Thu, Apr 19 & May 17, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Beginning Pottery*
Bilingual & Spanish
Learn the basics of working with clay and make your own planter. Bring sketchbook and pencils. Air-dry clay provided. Sat, Apr 21, 2p-3:30p, Taylors
Bilingual Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Grupo bilingüe/Tejido de punto y ganchillo
Card Making for All Occasions* Make a card for any occasion using stamps. Learn and share techniques. Sat, Apr 21, 2p-3:30p, Simpsonville
Book Page Mixed Media* Transform old book pages into works of art. All materials provided, or bring your own book pages from home. Tue, Apr 24, 10a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
Paper Flowers* Make lovely paper flowers to decorate your home for spring. Materials provided. Sat, Apr, 28, 12p-1p, Simpsonville
Creating in Miniature* Meet with other miniature enthusiasts. Bring a mini project or work on the featured one. Materials for featured project provided. Sat, Apr 28 & May 26, 2p-4p, Simpsonville
Writing Workshop: Building Fictional Characters* Local writer William Burns shares techniques for creating dynamic, realistic characters that jump off the page. Thu, May 3, 6:30p-8p, Pelham Road
Mother’s Day Coloring Cafe* Create a colorful Mother’s Day card while enjoying beverages. Materials provided or bring your own. Mon, May 7, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Descubre Su Biblioteca
Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/ hooks. Mejora sus habilidades en compañía de otras entusiastas. Hay que traer sus propias provisiones. Thu, Apr 5, 19 & May 3, 17, 10a-12p, Greer
Aprenda como obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca para utilizar los servicios y los programas gratuitos. Explore la biblioteca y aprenda a encontrar los recursos que necesita. Comuníquese a greer@ greenvillelibrary.org o al 864-8778722 para más información. Tue, Apr 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Greer
Charlas Literarias
Club de Lectura en Español*
¡Les invitamos a una charla! Vengan a disfrutar de unos diálogos informales sobre obras literarias de nuestras tierras. lunes 9 de abril & 14 de mayo , 6p-7p, Simpsonville
Lee Las Cinco Personas que Encontraras en el Cielo de Mitch Albom y ùnete a nosotros para discutir aspectos interesantes del libro. Llame al 877-8722 para registrarse. Sàb, May 19, 10a-11a, Greer Computación en español
Introduction to Spanish* Learn basic Spanish through an online class in a group setting. Wed, Apr 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road
Book Clubs TAYLORS
English Conversation Circle*
THROWBACK THURSDAY READS
Practice your English conversational skills with other adults who are also learning. Informal setting, not a class. Conversation only, no reading/ writing. Tue, Apr 17 & May 15, 7p-8p, Pelham Road
Revisit the titles you loved as a kid.
Computación en español
TRAVELERS REST
Descubra el uso práctico de las computadoras usando el internet y aplicaciones como Word, Excel, PowerPoint y más. Les será de ayuda tanto a principiantes como a quienes cuentan con más experiencia. Tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas. Llame al 527-9258 para registrarse. Cada tercer jueves del mes, 6p-7p, 19 de abril, 17 de mayo Salón de computación, biblioteca central
Salvation of a Saint by Keigo Higashino Mon, Apr 9, 1p-2:30p
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Thu, Apr 5, 7p-8p Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien Thu, May 3, 7p-8p
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Mon, May 14, 1p-2:30p
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*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. TAYLORS Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Mon, Apr 9, 2p-3p Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Mon, May 14, 2p-3p
FOUNTAIN INN Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy Fri, Apr 20, 3p-4p Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Fri, May 18, 3p-4p
Gardening & Sustainability Master Gardener Series
A Master Gardener leads a class to help you in improving your garden. THE DOS AND DON’TS OF BEARDED IRISES*
Mon, Apr 9, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn
Thu, Apr 12, 7p-8p, Taylors ORGANIC FERTILIZERS*
Thu, May 10, 7p-8p, Mauldin RAISED BED GARDENING*
DIGITAL COMICS BOOK CLUB
Mon, May 14, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn
Paper Girls, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan, illustrated by Cliff Chiang Tue, May 29, 6:30p-7:30p PELHAM ROAD BOOK CLUB
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion Thu, Apr 26, 6:30p-7:30p A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Sat, May 19, 10:30a-11:30a Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Thu, May 31, 6:30p-7:30p
SIMPSONVILLE To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Thu, Apr 26, 2p-3p 1984 by George Orwell Thu, May 24, 2p-3p FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BOOK CLUB*
Adults discuss a juvenile graphic novel paired with a juvenile or young adult book. Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson & Pax by Sara Pennypacker Mon, Apr 30, 4p-5p Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier & The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend Mon, May 14, 4p-5p
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Susan Hall, Biological Sciences Instructor at Greenville Technical College, discusses the causes and consequences of global climate change. Learn about solutions to the crisis that are in progress or on the horizon. Mon, Apr 30, 7p-8p, Mauldin
CONTAINER GARDENING*
PELHAM ROAD Superman: Birthright by Mark Waid, illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu Tue, Apr 24, 6:30p-7:30p
The Climate Change Crisis and Its Solutions*
COMPOSTING*
Thu, May 17, 7p-8p, Taylors
Upcycled Craft: Garden Art* Create color in your garden with colorful, upcycled water bottle wind spirals. Materials provided. Tue, Apr 10, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn
Dig Greenville* Renewable Water Resources shares information about the Dig Greenville project. This wastewater project will address some of the county’s long term sewage needs featuring a 100 foot long gravity sewer tunnel below ground that will convey wastewater using no mechanical equipment. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Mon, Apr 16, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Earth Day Terrariums* Celebrate Mother Earth by making a small terrarium to take home. Materials provided. Thu, Apr 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest
Growing Tea in the Upstate* Meet the farmers of Table Rock Tea Company who grow Uniquely American Tea® right here in the Upstate. Tea available for purchase. Sat, Apr 21, 10a-11a, Augusta Road
Health & Wellness
Chair Yoga* Certified Yoga Instructors Ann Minard and Cindy Gilmore lead introductory classes suited for beginners, seniors, and the physically challenged. Thu, Apr 12, 19 & 26, 10a-11a, Five Forks Sat, Apr 14, 28 & May 12, 26, 9:30a-10:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Apr 20 & 27, 10a-11a, Pelham Road Thu, May 17 & 24, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn
Natural Beauty Recipes* Make a sugar scrub to take home. Materials provided. Fri, Apr, 6, 4p-5p, Simpsonville
Laughter Yoga* Certified Laughter Wellness and Laughter Yoga teacher Linda Gillen leads an hour of short, simple exercises/scenarios to induce belly aching laughter. Sat, Apr 7 & May 12, 11a-12p, Simpsonville Thu, Apr 19 & May 17, 7p-8p, Simpsonville
Carolina Shag* Bring your dancing shoes (or loafers) and enjoy beach music while learning the state dance of South Carolina. Learn the basic sixcount eight-step, the female turn, and the male turn. Tue, Apr 10 & 17, 7p-8p, Mauldin
In Our Own Voice* The National Alliance on Mental Illness brings speakers to share personal stories of their experience with mental illness and the tools they use to stay in recovery. Tue, Apr 10, 6:30p-8p, Pelham Road
Raw Food Diet* Chef and holistic life coach Latrice Folkes shares her twenty years of experience to help you begin a raw vegan diet. Tue, Apr 17, 7p-8:30p, Augusta Road Sat, May 19, 10:30a-12p, Fountain Inn
Vegan & Vegetarian Meet-Up* Bring your favorite recipes, articles, or other items to share with the group. Non-vegetarians welcome. Thu, Apr 5 & May 3, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn Sat, Apr 21 & May 19, 12p-1p, Simpsonville Tue, Apr 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest Thu, Apr 26 & May 31, 7p-8p, Berea
Self Defense for Women* Learn practical self-defense techniques from instructor Joe Beckham of Beckham Marshall Arts. Dress comfortably in nonrestrictive clothing. Sat, Apr 28, 10a-12p, Augusta Road
Practicing Meditation Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructor Donna Clifford shares the health benefits of meditation while teaching basic techniques. Dress comfortably in nonrestrictive clothing. Mon, Apr 30 & May 15, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information.
Pat Conroy
Medicines from the Produce Aisle*
Chautauqua Talk Series: Francis Marion
Money Smarts
Hendersonville Co-Op instructor and former board member of the NC American Herbalist Guild, June Ellen Bradley, explores topics including food remedies and cooking for heart and kidney health. Sat, May 12, 10a-11a, Augusta Road
Award-winning author Dr. Christine Swager explores the life of South Carolina’s native son Francis Marion. With the help of militia leaders Thomas Sumter and Andrew Pickens, Marion kept resistance alive in South Carolina until the Continental Army could recapture the region. Not a costumed performance. Tue, May 1, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Freddie Mac CreditSmart®*
History & Genealogy Chautauqua Talk Series: Winston Churchill My Losing Season by Pat Conroy (B Conroy)
Larry Bounds, Artistic Advisor for Chautauqua, explores the life of Winston Churchill, the British Bulldog. How did Churchill rise above the personal tragedy to rally the people of his beloved England to deny the oppression of Totalitarianism? Not a costumed performance. Tue, Apr 10, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Storytelling Night: Lessons I’ve Learned The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville County area and beyond. Listen or share your own story about lessons learned during your school days and in life. Thu, May 10, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest
A Lowcountry Heart by Pat Conroy (CD/SPK Fic Conroy)
Digitize Greenville: Preserving the History of the Upstate
My Reading Life by Pat Conroy (EBook)
Bring your photos, past and present, of Upstate organizations, businesses, schools, churches, and neighborhoods for potential inclusion in the Library’s digital collections. Photos will be scanned and returned to you. Tues, Apr 24, 2:30p-5p, Five Forks Mon, May 14, 2:30p-5p, Simpsonville
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell* Mona Lisa Harrison, agent member of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and owner of TWEAK Home Marketing Solutions and Staging, shares tips on getting your home ready to be put on the market. Thu, Apr 19, 7p-8:30p, Taylors
ABCs of Home Buying*
Job Skills
Family History Club* Explore and document your family history. South Carolina Room Librarian Rulinda Price discusses Library resources available for your genealogical research. Wed, Apr 18 & May 16, 3p-4p, Simpsonville
Greenville County Human Relations Commission teaches how to build and maintain better credit using the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Call 467-7095 to register. Sat, Apr 7 & 14, 9:30a-1:30p, Augusta Road Sat, May 5 & 12, 9:30a-1:30p, Mauldin
Business Start-Up Basics* A business mentor from the Piedmont Chapter of SCORE shares information about starting and successfully running a small business. Register online at http:// piedmontscore.org/workshops. Tue, May 8, 6p-8p, Augusta Road
Understanding Financial Statements* A business mentor from the Piedmont Chapter of SCORE teaches the fundamentals of understanding business financial statements. Register online at http://piedmontscore.org/ workshops. Tue, May 15, 6p-8p, Augusta Road
Resume Basics* Design a resume using templates available online as well as those provided by Microsoft Word. Sat, May 19, 11a-12p, Augusta Road
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union teaches the basics of preparing to purchase a home— from prequalification to close. Tue, Apr 24, 6:30p-8p, Taylors
Thrifting in Greenville: Home Goods Edition* Learn where to shop locally for items to make your home have the comfort and elegance you always wanted, all on a thrifty budget. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Tue, May 15, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Lunch & Learn: Identity Theft* The SC Department of Consumer Affairs shares free tools to prevent identity theft: fraud alert, security freezes, and credit monitoring. Lunch not provided. Bring a bag lunch. Tue, May 22, 12:30p-1:30p, Augusta Road
The Pat Conroy Cookbook: Recipes of My Life by Pat Conroy (641.59 Conroy) Apr/May 2018 | 15
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