Apr/May 2015 by Greenville County Library System

Apr/May 2015 Newsletter Southern Author Festival • p. 4 Summer Reading Kickoff • p. 9 Smart Money Saturday • p. 15

Dear Reader, During April, we celebrate National Library Week and I think this year’s theme, Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library, is an accurate reflection of what public libraries are all about. The resources and services of your public library offer unlimited possibilities for discovery, learning, enjoyment and inspiration that can help everyone pursue their dreams and ambitions. We are continually enhancing the possibilities available to you by providing more convenient access to materials and programs for all ages. One example is the addition of more downloadable materials that can be borrowed and enjoyed remotely. On a much larger scale, a new branch library is going to be built on Woodruff Road in the Five Forks area. As part of the Week of the Young Child, Hughes Main Library joins Greenville County First Steps and other Heritage Green institutions to celebrate children on Saturday, April 11. April brings National Poetry Month, too, and I encourage you to read, write and/or listen to at least one poem this month. You’ll be glad you did. Plan now to attend the Friends of the Greenville County Library System Book Sale the weekend of April 24-26. New Friends membership applications and renewals will be taken at the sale or can be completed online anytime by visiting the Friends page of the library’s website, greenvillelibrary.org. In May, the Friends will present a Southern Authors Festival showcasing several regional authors. From Faulkner, discussed by Dr. Hal Poe, to local favorite George Singleton, to best-selling writer Karen White and award-winning novelist, James McTeer, you’re sure to be enlightened and entertained. Have a nice spring!

Beverly James Executive Director

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.

Questions or comments about our newsletter? Email us at communications@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Apr/May 2015 Board of Trustees Mr. Joe L. Allen, Chair Mrs. Susan Barry, Secretary Mr. Chace Campbell, Vice-Chair Mr. Doug Churdar Mr. Robert Clark Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis Mr. Joe Poore, Treasurer

Executive Director Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

Mission To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.

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 viernes 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 each Friday 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 in downtown greenville evenings and weekends.

Holiday Closings Sun, Apr 5 (Easter) Sun, May 24 & Mon, May 25 (Memorial Day)

Join us for these great events in April and May!

Friday, April 24 • 3p-8p Friends Members Only Saturday, April 25 • 10a-5p Open to Public Sunday, April 26 • 1p-5p Open to Public 50% off Day

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

First Thursday Used Book Sale Apr 2 & May 7, 9a-12a Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road Suite E2 (Across from Kohl's) Friends members only. Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door. Semi-Annual Used Book Sale Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road Suite E2 (Across from Kohl's)

Locations

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

Recently Let It Go: The Frozen Party January 20 & 23 Kids had fun dressing up as their favorite Frozen character and playing fun Frozen games and getting their pictures made with Anna & Elsa!

Annual Membership Meeting Tue, May 19, 5p-6p Hughes Main Library Election of officers & presentation of annual budget followed by meet and greet with Dr. Hal Poe, featured speaker of the Friends of the Library Southern Author Festival.

Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch 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 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-862-2576 Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 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

Sidewalk Sale Sat, May 30, 9:30a-2p Hughes Main Library

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

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Hours Hughes Main Library Mon-Fri • 9:00a-9:00p Sat • 9:00a-6:00p Sun • 2:00p-6:00p Branches Mon-Thu • 9:00a-9:00p Fri-Sat • 9:00a-6:00p

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MAY 19-23 EXHIBIT MAY 19-JULY 31

From the modern genius of William Faulkner to contemporary voices in humor and award-winning fiction, experience Southern literature through book discussions, films and author appearances. THE SOUND OF WILLIAM FAULKNER DISCUSSION Tue, May 19, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Dr. Hal Poe, Professor of Faith & Culture at Union University of Tennessee, returns for a discussion on Southern author, playwright, screenwriter and poet William Faulkner. THE SOUND OF WILLIAM FAULKNER EXHIBIT May 19-July 31, Main, Middle Level From the private collection of Professor Hal Poe comes this exciting exhibit which explores Faulkner’s literary and Hollywood career. Items featured include photographs, movie posters, first editions of Faulkner’s novels, and primary documents such as tax records.

PAPERBACK PROJECTIONS: LITERARY FILM SERIES Join local educational film group The Film House for the screening and discussion of a movie based on a play or book. All films rated G-PG13. Call 527-9293 for more information. The Sound and the Fury (Not rated) Fri, May 22, 6p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A The Long, Hot Summer (Not Rated) Sat, May 23, 3p-5:30p, Greer

This program series generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

SOUTHERN AUTHORS

10:30a | George Singleton is the author of six collections of short stories, two novels and a book of advice for writers. Mr. Singleton has been described by the Atlanta-Constitution as “the unchallenged king of the comic, Southern short story.” His keen observations of the quirks of human nature have inspired some of the most unforgettable characters in current Southern humor. His next book, Calloustown, is slated for publication later this year.

Sat, May 23 • 9:30a-4p | Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for this daylong event celebrating Southern fiction and poetry.

1:00p | James E. McTeer won the 2014 South Carolina First Novel Competition for his inaugural work, Minnow, which debuts at this year’s South Carolina Book Festival. Born and raised in Beaufort, his widely-acclaimed novel is inspired by his grandfather who served 37 years as High Sheriff of the LowCountry.

2:30p | Karen White is a New York Times bestselling author of 19 novels. She has twice won the National Readers’ Choice Award. She describes her writing as “grit lit—Southern women’s fiction” and has recently introduced a bestselling mystery series set in Charleston, SC. Her newest work, The Sound of Glass publishes in May.

Books by the authors will be available for signing and purchase at each presentation.

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Semi Annual

Used Book Sale Great books.Great deals.

April 24-26

Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Rd, Suite E2 (Across from Kohl's)

Fri, Apr 24 • 3:00p-8:00p • *Friends members only Sat, Apr 25 • 10:00a-5:00p Sun, Apr 26 • 1:00p-5:00p • All items 50% off *Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door. Proceeds help to fund Greenville County Library System programs.

Friends of the Greenville County Library System Membership Form Name: _________________________________________________ Mailing address: _________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: _____________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________________________ Email address: __________________________________________ Renewing Membership:

Yes

Membership Level:

Higher Donation Levels:

□ Student $5 □ Senior (age 65+) $5 □ Individual $15 □ Family $25

□ Associate $50 □ Sustaining $100 □ Patron $250 □ Sponsor $500 □ Benefactor $1000

Please contact me about volunteer opportunities:

□ Transporting and sorting books □ Volunteering in the Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library □ Helping with book sales and special events □ Volunteering at my local library □ Please add me to the library’s email list for updates and special events. □ I prefer not to receive the library newsletter by mail.

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.

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MAKING IT !

Generous grant funding from the organizations below is making possible special discovery kits that stimulate children's learning of basic concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). These kits are used in our In BeTween Craft and Science Station programs as well as for outreach visits to county community centers.

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.

Do Black Holes really exist? Why don’t satellites fall to the earth? Kids have questions, and the library has a great new way for them to find answers. ScienceFlix™ is the library’s newest resource to help children get excited and have fun learning about the way world works. With topics ranging over 30 focus areas of science, each unit of this database offers interactive media, videos, suggestions for science projects and more. ScienceFlix™ is available to all library card holders anywhere there is internet connectivity—just use your card number and your Library PIN. Follow this path for ScienceFlix™ on the library website: click on Kids > Homework Help > Online Resources > ScienceFlix™ students

Information and Registration 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. HOliday closings Sun, Apr 5 (Easter) Sun, May 24 & Mon, May 25 (Memorial Day)

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MINI-MAKERS Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. BUGS Wed, Apr 1, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Thu, Apr 2, 10:30a-11a, Berea LINES & SQUIGGLES Wed, Apr 8, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room SPRINGTIME Wed, Apr 15, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Thu, Apr 16, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest Mon, Apr 20, 3:30p-4p, Simpsonville Fri, Apr 24, 3:30p-4p, Taylors Mon, Apr 27, 3:30p-4p, Greer MY GARDEN Wed, Apr 22, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room MY LIFE Wed, Apr 29, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

SATURDAY STORIES Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories. SILLY STORIES Sat, Apr 11, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room FLOWERS Sat, Apr 25, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room SENSORY STORY TIME This monthly story time is for children with special needs and their families. Please contact us in advance to let us know how we can accommodate your child or group. Call 527-9248 or email SensoryStoryTime@greenvillelibrary.org.

BUGS & CATERPILLARS Fri, Apr 17, 10a-10:45a, Main, Story Room LET’S PRETEND: MY TOWN Fri, May 8, 10:30a-11:15a & 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Meeting Room A Join us for stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Enter our town and work in a bakery, flower shop and pet store. Ages 2-5. Registration required and opens Apr 8.

weekly programs The Play and Literacy Center will be closed April 25 & 26 and May 19. Preschool programs end Saturday, May 2 and resume Monday, June 8. Due to space limitations, many scheduled story times and special programs cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking permission for your group of 3 or more, please call the location you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be not be admitted.

Early Literacy Skills LK • Letter Knowledge NS • Narrative Skills PA • Print Awareness

PH • Phonological Awareness PM • Print Motivation V • Vocabulary

Bouncing Babies PM V Stories, rhymes, music and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver. Tuesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10a, Simpsonville Tuesdays, 11a, Main, Story Room Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors Thursdays, 11a, Main, Story Room Mother Goose on the Loose PH 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. Mondays, 10a, Greer Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Musical Jamboree PH PM V Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. For children ages 18 months-4 years. Mondays & Thursdays, 10a, 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, 10a & 11a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Fridays, 10:30a, Taylors

BUTTERFLIES IN THE LIBRARY! Main (Children’s Area), Fountain Inn, Greer, Pelham Road, Simpsonville, Taylors and Travelers Rest Experience the wonder of metamorphosis! Visit frequently in April and watch the progression from larvae to chrysalis to butterfly. 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.

Toddler Tales PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville

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april is National Poetry Month Visit any Greenville County Library System location and pick up a poem. Help us celebrate National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day (April 30) by sharing the beauty and joy of language through poetry!

CREATION STATION Fri, Apr 3, 2p-4p, Anderson Road Create and build using LEGO® bricks, art supplies and more. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: ANCIENT INCAS Learn about the mysterious ancient Incas of Peru through books, crafts and games. Theme-based costumes welcome. Ages 5-11. Registration required. Tue, Apr 7, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Mon, Apr 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest FAIRY HUNT Thu, Apr 9, 3:30p-4p, Berea Search for escaped fairies. Create a beautiful fairy home. Ages 3-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration required.

Pick a Poem for Your Pocket! Visit our Poetry Board at Pinterest.com/GCLS for public domain poems, poetry book suggestions, links to Poem in Your Pocket Day and more.

STORY TIME PARTY: HEDGEHOG’S MAGIC TRICKS Fri, Apr 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Listen to this picture book by Ruth Paul and create magic by turning ordinary objects into hedgehogs and wands! Ages 3-8. Registration required. LOLLIPOPS CONCERT Sat, Apr 11, 10a-10:30a, Greer Greenville County Orchestra (GSO) presents this musical program which features Irving the Frog and the GSO String Quintet. Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green Sat, Apr 11, 10a-1p, Heritage Green All six Heritage Green organizations team up with First Steps to host family friendly activities.

Children's Book Week / May 4-10 Celebrate by sharing a new release or a beloved classic with your child. For a list of Caldecott and Newbery Award winning books visit greenvillelibrary.org > Kids > Books & Reading > Award Winners.

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kids' fest LOLLIPOPS CONCERT Sat, Apr 11, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents this musical program which features Irving the Frog and the GSO String Quintet.

50 STATES SCAVENGER HUNT We’ll feature a different state each month. Ages 9-12. Registration required. Sat, Apr 11, 3p-4p, Greer Sat, May 2, 10a-11a, Greer EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Thu, Apr 16, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Hear a story and make a caterpillar from egg cartons. Ages 5-11. Registration required. MEETING OF THE MINIONS Fri, Apr 17, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Make your own Minions, play games and go on a Minion hunt. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required. PAJAMA STORY TIME Thu, Apr 23, 6:30p-7p, Travelers Rest Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and join us for stories and a craft. Ages 3-7 with an adult caregiver. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Registration required.

LIBRARY LEGO® Fri, May 22, 2p-4p, Anderson Road Bring your own LEGO® bricks and let your imagination go wild. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Crafts CRAFTIME For ages 5-11. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. April Fools: Make a Prank Make a craft that will fool your family and friends! Bring an apron and a sense of humor. Registration required and opens April 1. Fri, Apr 10, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Mon, Apr 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Apr 14, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Apr 16, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Wed, Apr 22, 3:30p-4:15p, Augusta Road Thu, Apr 23, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room

SCIENCE STATION: STRAWBEES Wed, Apr 29, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room C Use Strawbees and straws to create your own building or invention. Materials provided. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened March 6. MINECRAFT Keychains Fri, May 8, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Join us as we make Minecraft keychains. Materials provided. Ages 5 and up. Registration required. BUTTERFLY SPECIAL Thu, May 14, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Join us for a butterfly story and craft. Ages 5-11. Registration required. STORY TIME PARTY: IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Fri, May 15, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Listen to the story, meet the Mouse from the book, and enjoy games, crafts and snacks. Ages 3-8. Registration required.

Home School Programs SCIENCE STATION: STRAWBEES Use Strawbees and straws to create your own building or invention. Materials provided. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened March 6. Fri, Apr 3, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Apr 10, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

Kids & Family Storytimes BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES 6p-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. Llame al 242-5000 x2634 para más información. PEEP PEEP PEEP/PÍO PÍO PÍO Fri, Apr 3 LET’S GO!/¡VÁMONOS! Fri, Apr 10 ALL ABOUT ME/ASÍ SOY YO Fri, Apr 17

SUMMER READING KICKOFF Friday, June 5 • 4:30p-6p Main Library SUMMER READING 2015 June 5-August 1

Registration • Balloon Animals • Friends of the Library Children's Book Sale • Face Painting • Concert

DAY OF THE CHILD, DAY OF THE BOOK/DÍA DEL NIÑO, DÍA DEL LIBRO Fri, Apr 24 Sing songs, listen to a story and build a unique wooden item. All materials provided courtesy of Home Depot on North Pleasantburg Drive. MOTHER’S DAY/ EL DÍA DE LAS MADRES Fri, May 1 Twilight Tales 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. GARDENING Mon, Apr 6 Green stories and songs will be followed by a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) craft and activities about plants and science. MESSY MIXTURES Mon, May 4 Silly stories and songs will be followed by a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) craft and activities that are sure to make a mess!

Summer Reading Kickoff Concert featuring Lunch Money Fri, Jun 5 • 5p-5:45p Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Lunch Money, a musical trio from Columbia, South Carolina, performs kid centered Indie Rock and an energetic, musical salute to the stuff of childhood—blowing bubbles, pushing buttons, going to the library and getting dizzy. This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

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Information and Registration

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

TEEN SERVICE DAY Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens one month prior to scheduled days. Sat, Apr 11, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Apr 18, 11a-2p, Simpsonville TEEN SCENE Thursdays, Apr 16-May 28, 3:30p-5p, Greer Learn about the latest young adult novels, play games, do homework and hang out with friends. Snacks provided. Ages 13 and up. Teen Book Discussion 4:30p-5:30p, Taylors Read the book and come prepared to discuss. Ages 13 and up. Tue, Apr 21 Dark Life by Kat Falls. Tue, May 19 Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley.

Visit the Greenville County Middle School Juried Art Show in the Hughes Main Library through April 26. Paintings, drawings, photography, 3-D sculpture, mixed media, textile/fiber designs, computer graphics, jewelry/metal work and prints will be displayed.

College Prep Center Prepare for your SAT, PSAT, ACT or AP Exam with Learning Express Library. Free with your library card. Visit greenvillelibrary. org > Tweens & Teens > Homework Help > Learning Express Library. 10 | GreenvilleLibrary.org

Hobbies ALL ABOUT ANIME Discuss all things anime, make crafts and meet other anime enthusiasts. Anime attire/cosplay welcome! Ages 9-17. Registration required.

TECH THURSDAY: MIT APP INVENTOR Thu, Apr 23, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Explore app creation. Participants must have a Gmail account. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opened March 23. TEEN SCRIBBLERS Bring your best creative writing or come and be inspired. Sat, Apr 25 & May 16, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Apr 28, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room IN BETWEEN CRAFT: 3D MODELING & PRINTING Thu, Apr 30, 3:30p-4:30p, Main, PAL Center Use iPad Minis to collaborate on designing a new figurine for the Children’s Area dollhouse. Watch as we print the final product on our 3D printer. Rising 4th-7th graders. Registration required and opened March 23. IN BETWEEN CRAFT: CANDY WRAPPERS Fri, May 29, 4:30p-5:30p, Anderson Road Create a light switch cover with candy wrappers. Supplies provided, but you may bring your favorite wrappers. Rising 4th-7th graders. Registration required.

Sat, Apr 18, 10a-11a, Greer Sat, May 16, 3p-4p, Greer

Upcoming

LEVEL UP @ THE LIBRARY Sat, Apr 18 & May 16, 3p-5p, Travelers Rest Join us for an afternoon of fun with role-playing card games. Bring your own deck of cards for Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and/or Yu-Gi-Oh.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER SPA DELIGHTS Sat, Jun 6, 2p-3:15p, Main, Story Room Learn to make your own bath and body products. Take home what you make! Ages 11-18 with an adult female caregiver. Registration required and opens May 11. TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION Tue, Jun 16, 4:30p-5:30p, Taylors Read Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones and come prepared to discuss the book. Ages 13 and up.

Information and Registration Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. Holiday closings

Sun, Apr 5 (Easter) Sun, May 24 & Mon, May 25 (Memorial Day)

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Playaway® Walk Wed, Apr 15, 12p-1p, Greer Learn about Playaway®s, portable audio books that can be checked out from the library. Please bring your own AAA battery and headphones/ earbuds.

GREER Bring your lunch and be prepared to discuss the book of the month.

Custody Law Experts from South Carolina Legal Services present this free legal seminar on custody law followed by a question and answer session. Registration required.

Wed, May 20, 12p-1p Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.

Thu, Apr 23, 3p-4p, Berea Thu, May 7, 3p-4p, Taylors How to Spot a Liar Tue, May 5, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Watch Pamela Meyer’s TED talk and discuss the lie-spotting methods recommended by various authors. AARP Smart Driver 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 nonmembers. Bring your own lunch. Registration required. Fri, May 8, 9:30a-4:30p, Greer Tue, May 19, 9:30a-4:30p, Fountain Inn

Book Discussions AUGUSTA ROAD Tue, May 26, 6p-7p Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. BEREA Tue, Apr 28, 10a-11a The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise Kiernan. Tue, May 26, 10a-11a The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht. FOUNTAIN INN Tue, Apr 7, 7p-8:30p May the Road Rise Up to Meet You by Peter Troy. Tue, May 5, 7p-8:30p The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.

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Wed, Apr 22, 12p-1p Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters by Mark Dunn.

MAIN NEW! Graphic Novel Book Discussion Wed, May 20, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Maus (Part I) by Art Spiegelman. Patrons who mention this program at Borderlands Comics and Games will receive a 20% discount on their purchase of Maus (Part I). Email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more information. SIMPSONVILLE Thu, Apr 23, 1p-2p The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. Thu, May 28, 1p-2p The Aviator’s Wife: A Novel by Melanie Benjamin. TAYLORS Mon, Apr 13, 2p-3p Suspect by Robert Crais. Mon, May 11, 2p-3p The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. TRAVELERS REST Mon, Apr 13, 1p-2:30p A Town Called Alice by Nevil Shute. Mon, May 11, 1p-2:30p The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner.

Computer Classes Call 527-9258 to register for sessions at Main. See p. 3 for branch contact information. Computer Tutoring Anderson Road, Augusta Road, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors 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. Computer Basics Registration required. Thu, Apr 2, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, Apr 6 & May 4, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Tue, Apr 14, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin Sat, Apr 25, 10a-11a, Greer Wed, May 6, 5:30p-7p, Main, Training Lab Microsoft Excel 2013 Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Registration required. Sat, Apr 4, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Tue, Apr 21, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Wed, Apr 29, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, May 28, 10a-12p, Taylors Intermediate Computer Learn to navigate the internet, create folders, save and retrieve files, and copy and paste. Registration required. Mon, Apr 6 & May 4, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Tue, Apr 7, 9:30a-11:30a, Taylors Sat, May 2, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Wed, May 20, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin Sat, May 23, 10a-11a, Greer Internet Basics Learn to surf the web using Internet Explorer. Registration required. Tue, Apr 7, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Wed, Apr 8, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Sat, Apr 25, 1p-2p, Greer Thu, May 7, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Fri, May 22, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Intermediate Internet Tue, Apr 7, 2p-4p, Taylors Learn to safely surf the internet using Google search features and how to copy and paste web graphics. Registration required.

Computer Programming Tue, Apr 7, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Learn basic concepts of programming by using Blockly to solve simple puzzles. No prior experience needed. Registration required. Computer Practice Sign up for a 30 minute one on one session with an experienced instructor. Call for appointment. Wed, Apr 8, 1p-4p, Taylors Fri, May 29, 10a-1p, Taylors Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Learn to create an effective slide presentation. Registration required. Tue, Apr 14, 10a-12p, Fountain Inn Sat, May 9, 10a-11a, Pelham Road Wed, May 20, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Facebook Basics Wed, Apr 15, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin Learn to create and use a free Facebook account. Registration required. Microsoft Office 2013 Learn the basics Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Wed, Apr 15, 6p-7:30p, Main, Training Lab Mon, May 18, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Microsoft Word 2013 Learn to create and edit documents. Registration required. Mon, Apr 20 & May 18, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Tue, Apr 21 & May 19, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Sat, May 23, 1p-2p, Greer Microsoft Publisher 2013 Tue, Apr 21, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Learn how to create a program or bulletin for your event. Registration required. Social Media Tour Sat, Apr 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer Learn about Facebook and Pinterest— two of the most commonly used social media sites. Registration required.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2013 Learn to incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art and more basic Word documents. Registration required. Mon, May 18, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Thu, May 28, 2p-4p, Taylors

Employment Readiness Training for Manufacturing Jobs Goodwill's CareerSkillsNow Job Coach Edward Anderson shares information and answers questions about free training available for careers in manufacturing. Registration required. Thu, Apr 2, 10a-12:30p, Anderson Road Thu, Apr 9, 10a-12:30p, Mauldin Tue, May 5, 10a-12:30p, Taylors Mon, May 11, 10a-12:30p, Augusta Road Resume Basics Mon, Apr 20, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Learn tips for writing, updating and submitting a resume. Registration required. Childcare Training Tue, Apr 21 & May 12, 6p-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. Creating a Resume with Microsoft Word 2013 Thu, May 21, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin Learn the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your resume. Registration required. Online Job Searching and Resume Rescue Sat, May 23, 3:30p-5p, Greer Learn to use the computer for your job hunt, and get tips for writing, updating and submitting a resume. Registration required.

Films

Financial Empowerment

Paperback Projections: Literary Film Series Join local educational film group, The Film House, for the screening and discussion of a movie based on a play or book. Call 527-9293 for more information.

AARP Tax Assistance Qualified volunteers provide free income tax assistance to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Registration is recommended and services are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 335-5011 to reserve an appointment.

Fever Pitch (Rated PG-13) Fri, Apr 17, 6p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A An Education (Rated PG-13) Sat, Apr 18, 3p-5:30p, Greer Film Criticism Join us for the screening and discussion of a film. Learn terminology, a brief history and key features that can enhance your enjoyment of the film. Registration required. Bigger than Life (Not Rated) Sat, Apr 18, 2p-5p, Taylors Moulin Rouge (Rated PG-13) Sat, May 16, 2p-5p, Taylors Avengers: Age of Ultron Sat, Apr 25, 3p-4p, Augusta Road Celebrate the film's upcoming release. Superhero attire welcome. No weapons please. This is a family friendly event. Registration required. Chautauqua: America at the Movies Sat, May 2, 2p-5p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for a screening of the first film Mickey and Minnie Mouse appeared in—Steamboat Willie. After the film, Larry Bounds, assistant Artistic Director of Chautauqua, leads an insightful discussion about the life of Walt Disney. Call 244-1499 for more information.

Wednesdays, Apr 1-Apr 15, 9:30a-2p, Greer Thu, Apr 2 & 9, 9:30a-2p, Greer Handling Change: Managing Between Jobs A ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions instructor shares a series of coping techniques and actions to help you manage a period of being unemployed or underemployed. Registration required. Thu, Apr 2, 6p-7p, Berea Tue, May 5, 6p-7p, Travelers Rest Tue, May 12, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Greenville County Human Relations Commission presents best practices for building and maintaining credit. Presenters utilize the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Call 4677095 to register. Sat, Apr 4 & 25, 9:30a-1:30a, Main, Meeting Room C Sat, May 9 & 16, 9:30a-1:30a, Augusta Road Proposal Writing Basics Tue, April 14, 3:30p-5p, Main, Meeting Room A Learn the key components of a written proposal to a foundation. Call 527-9258 to register. Avoiding Foreclosure A ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions instructor shares steps to take for potentially avoiding foreclosure. Learn ways to catch up on your mortgage payments and other options that may be available to you. Registration required.

Handling Life’s Big Emergencies A ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions instructor discusses the top five emergencies that can devastate a family’s finances and steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Registration required. Thu, Apr 16, 6p-7p, Travelers Rest Thu, Apr 30, 6p-7p, Greer Thu, May 7, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Paycheck to Paycheck Fri, Apr 17, 4p-5p, Augusta Road TD Bank WOW! Zone instructor, Marla Lacey, teaches how to budget money and avoid living paycheck to paycheck. Registration required. Making a Budget with Microsoft Excel 2013 Learn the basics of Excel while designing a budget spreadsheet. Registration required. Mon, Apr 20, 3p-4p, Pelham Road Tue, Apr 21, 10a-12p, Fountain Inn Living on a Limited Budget A ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions instructor shares tips to help you survive and maintain status quo while living on a limited or reduced income. Registration required. Tue, Apr 21, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Wed, May 13, 6p-7p, Greer Protecting Your Identity Tue, Apr 21, 3p-4p, Taylors TD Bank WOW! Zone instructor, Marla Lacey, teaches preventative measures and actions to take if identity theft occurs. Registration required. Cómo manejar mi dinero Tue, Apr 28, 6p-7p Anderson Road Juan Penzol, representante de CommunityWorks Federal Credit Union, habla sobre cómo manejar sus finanzas personales, incluyendo presupuestos básicos, ahorros, y crédito. Inscripción requerido. Inscripciones en el 242-5000 ext. 2634.

Tue, Apr 14, 6p-7p, Berea Mon, Apr 27, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn

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April is National Poetry Month

Gardening and Sustainability Disease Resistant Roses American Rose Society Master Rosarian Sheree Wright discusses rose selction and maintenance. Registration required. Sat, Apr 4, 2p-3p, Greer Sat, Apr 11, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest Sat, Apr 18, 2p-3p, Main Sat, Apr 25, 2p-3p, Berea Sat, May 2, 2p-3p, Mauldin

Adult Poetry Contest Apr 1-Apr 30 April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by entering our poetry contest. Adults 18 years and older are invited to submit a poem by April 30. A $20 gift card to Barnes and Noble will be awarded to one winner in two categories: haiku and free verse. Winners will be announced in May. Visit greenvillelibrary.org > Events to download an entry form or email explore@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Poetry Open Mic Night Wed, Apr 15, 6p-8:30p, Simpsonville Meet other poets and debut your work in front of an audience or stop by just to listen! Prizes will be awarded.

Drought Tolerant Plants Thu, Apr 9, 7p–8p, Mauldin Master Gardener Susan Temple shares information about plants that can survive hot weather with little supplemental irrigation. Learn about plant selection and how to best use our natural water supply. Registration required. Starting a Community Garden Thu, Apr 23, 6p-7p, Mauldin Master Gardener and Director of Gardening for Good, Reece Lyerly, presents the benefits of a community garden and best practices for starting a community garden in your neighborhood, school or workplace. Learn about community gardens in Greenville County. Registration required. Backyard Chickens Sat, Apr 25, 10a-11a, Travelers Rest Learn the basics of creating your own flock. Topics covered include choosing breeds, providing proper shelter and general chicken health and wellness. Registration required. The Art of Composting Thu, Apr 30, 6p-7p, Travelers Rest Master Gardener and Director of Gardening for Good, Reece Lyerly, shares how to turn waste into valuable nutrients for the garden by composting. Topics covered include building your own bin, waste products to compost, composting with worms and more. Registration required. Veggie Container Gardening Thu, May 14, 7p-8p, Mauldin Master Gardener Suzy Boghani shares information on raising vegetables in containers. Topics covered include

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types of light, temperature, soil and support vehicles, appropriate seeds and plants, fertilization, and controlling insects and disease. Registration required.

Self Defense for Women Sat, May 16, 10:30a-11:30a, Mauldin Trained self defense instructor Courtney Willson teaches simple precautions, defensive moves and other ways to stay safe. Dress comfortably. Registration required.

Health and Wellness Yoga from the Ground Up Sat, Apr 4 & 18, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Rooms B & C Qualified yoga instructors teach the fundamentals of key poses which are linked to the breath in a gentle sequence. Beginners and experienced yoga practitioners are welcome. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. Email asklibrarian@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register.

History and Genealogy

Introduction to T’ai Chi Saturdays, Apr 10-May 15, 10:30a-12p, Fountain Inn T’ai Chi Chih & Seijaku Accredited Instructor Adabelle Rychtarik teaches basic T’ai Chi movements in this six week series. T’ai Chi movements are performed slowly and softly so that persons of any age and physical ability can practice them. These classes may especially interest seniors and those with limited mobility. Registration required.

Chautauqua Discussion: Orson Welles Tue, Apr 21, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A-C Dr. George Frein discusses the life and movies of Orson Welles—the boy genius who created what is often called the greatest film of all time, Citizen Kane. Call 244-1499 for more information.

Yoga for Beginners Mondays, Apr 20-May 18, 6:30p-7:30p, Simpsonville Yoga Alliance certified Registered Yoga Teacher Nancy Erwin teaches beginning stretching and strengthening exercises. For ages 12 and up. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. Call 907-8989 for more information and to register. Essential Oils: Nature’s Medicine Simpsonville Wellness advocate and natural healthcare practitioner April Garrett shares a natural approach to health through therapeutic oils and holistic living. Registration required. Tuesdays, Apr 28-May 5, 6:30-7:30p Sat, May 2, 2p-3p Thu, May 14, 6:30p-7:30p

South Carolina Room Orientation and Tour Mon, Apr 13, 6p-9p, Main, South Carolina Room Learn to use South Carolina Room resources to research your family history. Personalized genealogical and historical research assistance will be available following the tour. Call 527-9261 to register.

Ancestry.com Wed, Apr 29 & May 13, 10a-11a, Greer Learn to use this free online genealogical resource available at all library system locations. Bring your own laptop or tablet if possible. Registration required. Chautauqua Discussion: Walt disney Tue, May 5, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A-C Assistant Artistic Director of Chautauqua, Larry Bounds, discusses the life and movies of Walt Disney— the man who helped shaped the modern world of multimedia entertainment. Call 244-1499 for more information. Storytelling Night: Show and Tell Thu, May 14, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville County area and beyond. Come to listen and/or share a story related to the night’s theme. Bring an item and tell the story behind it.

Introduction to Genealogy Thu, May 21, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn A South Carolina Room staff member shares information about genealogical resources available online and at your library. Registration required. Greenville's Textile Sports History Tue, May 26, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Learn about the history of Greenville’s textile league sports as well as the role they played in Upstate mill town communities. Registration required.

Hobbies Unraveled Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Thu, Apr 2, 16 & May 7, 21, 10a-12p, Greer Thu, Apr 2 & May 7, 1p-3p, Fountain Inn Thu, Apr 2 & May 7, 6p-8p, Mauldin Sat, Apr 4 & May 2, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Apr 11, 25 & May 9, 30, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Sat, Apr 18 & May 16, 10a-12p, Taylors Tue, Apr 21 & May 19, 6p-8p, Main, Upper Level Family Fun Night: Bingo Thu, Apr 9, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Join us for an evening of Bingo! Prizes awarded to the winners. Registration required. Dance Series Learn the basic steps to a new dance every week during the month of April. Enjoy live music on April 28 for Contra Dancing. Registration required. Swing Dancing Wed, Apr 8, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Belly Dance Basics Mon, Apr 13, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Room C The Charleston Wed, Apr 22, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Contra Dancing Tue, Apr 28, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Needle and Thread: Sewing Machines Sat, Apr 11, 10a-12p, Taylors Learn to use a basic (noncomputerized) sewing machine. Topics covered include threading, pressure feet, stitch types and basic maintenance. Bring your own sewing machine, if possible. Registration required. Scribblers Writing Group Bring your own work or come and be inspired.

Digital Camera Workshop Tue, May 5, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin Photographer with Upstate Wildlife Action, Steven Anschel, teaches how to use your digital camera to take quality photos. Each class participant will take photos of a subject with help from the instructor. Bring your best photo from the previous month to share with the group. Bring a digital camera to use in class. Registration required.

Family fun Night: Board Games and Wii Thu, May 14, 5p-6p, Anderson Road Join us for an evening of fun board games and Wii video games. All games and equipment provided.

Basic Digital Photography Award-winning photographer Michael Lamb shows you major features and icons, composition, camera care, how to use your camera’s scene modes and more. Registration required.

DIY Candles Thu, May 21, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Get crafty and learn how to create a beautiful candle. Materials provided. Registration required.

DIY Cork Board Thu, Apr 16, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Create a decorative and practical bulletin board with fabric. Bring your favorite fabric to use or select from the materials provided. Registration required. DIY Spa Day Thu, Apr 23, 3:30p-5p, Fountain Inn Learn to make your own bath and body products. Materials provided. Take home what you make. Registration required. Needle and Thread: Fundamentals of Sewing Sat, Apr 25, 10a-12p, Taylors Learn to select patterns, fabric, types of thread and learn about related resources available at the library. Registration required.

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Seniors’ Morning Out: Bingo Wed, May 6, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer Join us for a morning of bingo and prizes.

Tue, Apr 14 & May 12, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Apr 23 & May 28, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

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Car Trouble?

Free Financial Fair and Workshops

Seniors’ Morning Out: Card Games Wed, May 27, 10a-11:30a, Greer Bring your friends and play cards. Bridge, Pinochle and Tripoley cards will be provided. Or bring your own card game. Wire Jewelry Sat, May 30, 1:30p-3p, Fountain Inn Learn to make your own stunning wire jewelry pieces. All materials provided. Registration required.

Language Classes Russian Conversational Club Wed, Apr 8 & May 13, 6:30p-7:30p, Pelham Road Practice speaking Russian with native speaker and interpreter, Marianna Avery. Registration required. Beginner Spanish Sat, Apr 11 & 25, 2p-3p, Pelham Road Furman University lecturer Angeli Leal teaches basic Spanish for beginners. Registration required.

Sat, Apr 25 • 9:30a-3p Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Smart Money Saturday returns for a second year to help you get smart about your money. Free educational workshops for adults, children and teens! Morning and afternoon workshops will cover financial topics such as credit basics, budgeting, and how to set goals and track your money. Explore other money topics throughout the day at the financial fair. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand with information about their financial resources and services. Call 527-9293 for more information and to register for workshops.

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