Aug/Sep 2015 by Greenville County Library System

Aug/Sep 2015 Newsletter End of Summer Reading Party • p. 5 Beach Bash Luau • p. 5 Family Fun Night • p. 11

MAKE A DISCOVERY @ YOUR LIBRARY!

Back-to-School Safety: Police Officers p. 5 Homeschool Fair p. 6 Mission to Space p. 6 In BeTween Craft: 3D Printing with Makerbot® p. 6 Finding Online Scholarships p. 6 Prezi Basics p. 9 College Microsoft Word 2013 p. 9

Dear Reader, Have you ever suggested to someone that they get a Greenville County library card? Well, I encourage you to do just that so they can begin exploring all the wonderful opportunities a library card provides. If by some chance you don’t have your own card or haven’t used yours in a while, then I invite you to visit your nearest public library to sign up and start taking advantage of the great stuff your library card allows you to do. For example, you can: • • • •

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Borrow audiobooks on CD for your next road trip or a Playaway for your walk around the block. Download issues of popular magazines to your computer or smartphone. Download up to five free songs a week, from Bach to Bruno, and keep them for free. Use specialized online databases such as Reference USA to look up information for your business, Ancestry Library to trace your family tree and the Foundation Directory Online to find grant funding for your non-profit without having to pay for your searches. Borrow a movie, mini-series or TV show from our extensive DVD collection.

Where else can you get so much for so little? I encourage you to make sure each member of your family, age 5 and older, has their own library card. Suggest to your friends and colleagues that they get one, too. Discover the world of possibilities your Greenville County Library System offers. The best bargain in town, if I do say so myself. At your service,

Beverly James Executive Director

Aug/Sep 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Joe L. Allen, Chair 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.

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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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, Sep 6 & Mon, Sep 7 (Labor Day)

Support your library while choosing from thousands of books! Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road Suite E-2 (Across from Kohl’s)

Recently My First Library Card Children ages 5-12 receive a free library bag when they register for their first library card. Congratulations, Payten!

FIRST THURSDAY USED BOOK SALE Aug 6 & Sep 3, 9a-12p Friends members only. Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door.

Locations 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 Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch 100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-0161 Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch 111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-246-1695

Upcoming Sale: SEMI-ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE

Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-862-2576

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3P-8P Friends Members Only SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 • 10a-5p Open to Public

Teddy Bear Picnic Children brought their teddy bears to this extra special Toddler Tales.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 • 1p-5p Open to Public • 50% Off Day

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

Explora is a free online research tool for students of all ages as well as teachers. Find reliable and fascinating information on everything from magnetic fields to Sleep Apnea to Coca Cola.

New to the library!

Follow this path for Explora at greenvillelibrary.org: Kids > Homework Help > Online Resources > Explora.

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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Find our program listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

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. LIBRARY CLOSINGS Sun, Sep 6 & Mon, Sep 7 (Labor Day)

MINI-MAKERS Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. RAINBOW COLORS Wed, Sep 9, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room FIESTA Wed, Sep 16, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Mon, Sep 21, 3:30p-4p, Greer TRAINS Mon, Sep 14, 3:30p-4p, Mauldin Mon, Sep 21, 3:30p-4p, Simpsonville Wed, Sep 23, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room DINOSAURS Wed, Sep 30, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

FALL IS HERE Sat, Sep 26, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room TALK LIKE A PIRATE Argh, matey! Dress up in your finest pirate wear and join us for pirate songs, stories and activities. This program replaces story times at the following locations: Mon, Sep 14, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Mon, Sep 14, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 15, 10:30a-11a, Berea Tue, Sep 15, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Greer Wed, Sep 16, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Pelham Thu, Sep 17, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Thu, Sep 17, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Simpsonville Fri, Sep 18, 3:30p-4p, Anderson Road SENSORY STORY TIME: MUSTACHES Fri, Sep 18, 10a-10:45a, Main, Story Room Join us for this monthly story time for children with special needs and their families. Please contact us in advance to let us know how we can accommodate your child or group. Call 527-9248 or email SensoryStoryTime@greenvillelibrary.org.

SATURDAY STORIES Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories. CIRCUS Sat, Sep 12, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room

Upcoming SENSORY STORY TIME Fri, Oct 2, 10a-10:45a, Simpsonville MINI-MAKERS: ELVES & FAIRIES Wed, Oct 7, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

MAKING IT ! 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.

Special discovery kits that stimulate children's learning of basic concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are being used in our Creation Station, In BeTween Craft and Science Station programs as well as for outreach visits to county community centers.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS The library system is closed Sun, Sep 6 and Mon, Sep 7 for Labor Day. Preschool programs resume Tue, Sep 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 not be permitted.

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, 10a, 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, Augusta Road Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fridays, 10a, Taylors TODDLER TALES PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road

LOLLIPOPS CONCERTS Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents these musical programs. Mon, Aug 3, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Sep 19, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Sep 19, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A TREASURE HUNT Fri, Aug 7, 10a-11a, Anderson Road Join us for a library treasure hunt inside, followed by a bubble adventure outside! Ages 6-12. Registration required. END OF SUMMER READING PARTY Fri, Aug 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Talk about your favorite books and enjoy light refreshments. Ages 6-12. Registration required. BEACH BASH LUAU Thu, Aug 13, 1p-2:30p, Augusta Road End the summer with a tropical vacation at the library! Families are invited to join us for beach-related games, activities, tropical treats, and a special performance by The Yesterukes, the Upstate’s premier ukulele band. BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY Fri, Aug 14, 10a-10:30a, Fountain Inn Meet a police officer and get safety tips, too! Ages 5-11. Registration required. LET’S GO CAMPING! Fri, Aug 14, 3:30p-4:30p, Mauldin Join us for campfire stories and indoor camping, fishing and arts/ crafts activities. Enjoy S’mores, too! Ages 3-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration required. A ROYAL TEA Sat, Sep 12, 11a-12p, Main, Meeting Room B Join us for a royal tea, courtesy of O-CHA Tea Bar, while enjoying local legends with special guest and storyteller Joada Hiatt. Royal attire welcome. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 527-9248 to register. This program is being held in conjunction with an adult program— Driving Tour of 1960s Greenville (see p. 11 for details).

TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL Fri, Sep 18, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Meeting Room C Bring your child and a teddy bear and join us for this fun and interactive event. Dr. Kym Do of Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System will lead children and their teddy bears through the process of going to the doctor. Living a healthy lifestyle will be promoted through activities and games. Ages 3-6. ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: VICTORIAN ENGLAND Join us for low tea, courtesy of O-CHA Tea Bar, as we celebrate the reign of Queen Victoria through books, games and crafts. Royal attire welcome. Ages 5-11. Registration required. Mon, Sep 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 29, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer CREATION STATION: CREATIVE PLAY Fri, Sep 25, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road Build with LEGO® bricks or make an art project. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver.

CRAFTS CRAFTIME For ages 5-11. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. BACK-TO-SCHOOL Thu, Aug 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Fountain Inn Hear a story and make a school bus. Registration required. PARROTS FOR PIRATES Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day by making a pet parrot! Registration required and opens Sep 1. Mon, Sep 14, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 15, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Sep 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Thu, Sep 24, 3:30p-4:15p, Main SUPER HEROES Thu, Sep 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Fountain Inn Hear a story and create a super hero! Registration required.

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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 ext. 2634 para más información. PAINT BY NUMBERS/ COLORES Y NÚMEROS Fri, Sep 11 TRICKSTER TALES/CUENTOS CHISTOSITOS Fri, Sep 18 HISPANIC HERITAGE/ HERENCIA HISPANA Fri, Sep 25, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Join us for a fun evening of music, stories, and crafts. Receive a surprise to take home too. Acompáñenos a festejar con música, cuentos y manualidades. Recibe una sorpresa para llevar a casa.

Twilight Tales: Lollipops Concert Mon, Aug 3, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents this free musical program for young children and their families. All ages. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

UPCOMING SCIENCE STATION: LEGO® SIMPLE MACHINES Fri, Oct 2, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Ages 8-12. Registration required. BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES CALLING ALL FIREFIGHTERS! / ¡QUE VENGAN LOS BOMBEROS! Fri, Oct 2, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room TWILIGHT TALES: MS. LISA’S PUPPET BOX Mon, Oct 5, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Share stories and songs told by Ms. Lisa and her puppets and make a puppet to take home.

MISSION TO SPACE Fri, Sep 11, 4p-5p, Main, Meeting Room A Join us for this interactive program featuring our special guests the Nutty Scientists.™ We’ll create artificial snow, make gusts of wind from Martian weapons, and more. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required. Call 527-9248.

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EXPLORING FACEBOOK & PINTEREST Sat, Aug 15, 3p-5p, Greer Learn about internet safety and how to use Facebook and Pinterest. Participate in a craft chosen from Pinterest. Ages 13-17. Registration required. FINDING ONLINE SCHOLARSHIPS Sat, Sep 19, 2p-3p, Greer Discover scholarship resources available to help you pay for college. For parents and teens. Registration required and opens Aug 4.

Community Service TEEN SERVICE DAY Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Sat, Aug 15, 11a-2p, Travelers Rest Sat, Sep 12, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Sep 19, 11a-2p, Simpsonville

Hobbies

Homeschool Programs HOMESCHOOL FAIR Tue, Aug 18, 10a-12p, Greer Visit interactive stations. Try out online resources, experience our Science Station and Adventures in History programs and make a craft. Door prize drawings throughout the event.

NEW TIME! TEEN SCENE Thursdays, Aug 6-Sep 24, 4p-5p, Greer Learn about the latest young adult novels, play games and hang out with friends. Snacks provided. Ages 13-17.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET Tue, Sep 1, 9:30a-12:30p, Taylors Learn keyboarding, basic computing, how to search the internet and how to use library databases. Space is limited. Ages 7-11. Registration required. SCIENCE STATION: LEGO® MOVIE MAKER Use LEGO® bricks to create your own stop motion video. Participants need an email address and are encouraged to bring their own LEGO® mini figures. Ages 8-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required. Fri, Sep 4, 10:30a-12p, Travelers Rest Fri, Sep 18, 10:30a-12p, Greer

TEEN SCRIBBLERS Bring your best creative writing or come and get inspired. Sat, Aug 8, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Aug 25, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room Sat, Sep 12, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Sep 22, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room IN BETWEEN CRAFT: 3D PRINTING WITH MAKERBOT® Thu, Aug 13, 4:30p-5:30p Main, Story Room Join us as we design a figurine and create it using a 3D printer. 4th-7th graders. Registration required and opened Jul 27. LEVEL UP @ THE LIBRARY Sat, Aug 15 & Sep 19, 3p-5p, Travelers Rest Join us for an afternoon of roleplaying card games. Bring your own

deck of cards for Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and/or Yu-Gi-Oh. DIY NAILS Thu, Aug 27, 5p-6p, Anderson Road Learn about different types of nail art while painting and decorating your nails. Materials provided. Ages 12-17. Registration required.

Homeschool Programs RESEARCH RESOURCES & TOUR Fri, Aug 21, 10a-12p, Main, Training Lab Explore our research resources and take a Behind the Scenes library tour. 3rd graders and up with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Aug 3. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET Wed, Sep 2, 9:30a-12:30p, Taylors Learn keyboarding, basic computing, how to search the internet and how to use library databases. Ages 12-16. Registration required. FINDING ONLINE SCHOLARSHIPS Discover scholarship resources available to help you pay for college. For parents and teens. Registration required and opens Aug 4. Thu, Sep 10, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Sep 29, 7p-8p, Simpsonville NEW! TECH CLUB: SCRATCH Fri, Sep 18, 2p-3:30p, Main, Training Lab Learn to code using Scratch. Ages 11-17. Registration required and opens Aug 31. INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2013 Wed, Sep 30, 10a-11a, Greer Ages 13-17. Registration required. INTERNET BASICS Wed, Sep 30, 11:30a-12:30p, Greer Ages 13-17. Registration required. 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.

tours and programs by request The Greenville County Library System offers the following tours and programs for groups of 10 or more. Please call to schedule at least two weeks in advance. Call 527-9248 to schedule a tour or program at the Main library. Call the desired branch for a tour or program. See p. 3 for branch contact information. Please have the following information available when you call: Name of the school or group • Name, phone number, and email address of the group's primary contact person • Expected number of attendees • Age range of the group • Date/time preference with alternative • Name of tour or program (see descriptions below)

Safari Tour This is a look-and-find adventure. 30 min. (3rd-5th grade) AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ONLY

behind the scenes tour Get a glimpse of the SC Room archives and the Computer Lab. Find out how new materials are prepared for checkout. 75 min. (5th grade and up)

AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ONLY

story time Stories, music and movement activities. 30 min. (K3-5th grade)

DR SEUSS TOUR

computer lab/ reference tour

Children search for Dr. Seuss's characters as they explore the library. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)

Library staff will guide students in accessing

DEWEY DECIMAL

the quality resources and services offered by the library system. Sessions can be tailored to student needs. 1.5 hours (5th grade and up)

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Dive into the Dewey Decimal System with fun facts, a quack-tastic game and a flock of unforgettable friends. 45 min. (3rd-5th grade) AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS

LIBRARY It’s a great way to kick off the school year!

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Food Truck Friday Aug 14 • 11a-1:30p Heritage Green

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. LIBRARY CLOSINGS

Sun, Sep 6 and Mon, Sep 7 (Labor Day)

HOW SCHOOLS KILL CREATIVITY Sat, Sep 5, 11a-12p, Augusta Road Discuss Sir Ken Robinson’s ideas about rethinking education while reviewing his TED Talk and series of books about Creative Schools. 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. Tue, Sep 15, 9:30a-4:30p, Taylors Wed, Sep 30, 9:30a-4:30p, Mauldin HOW TO FIND LEGAL FORMS Sat, Sep 19, 11a-12p, Augusta Road Learn how to find and use legal forms for power of attorney, divorce, landlord/tenant agreement and more using library resources. No legal advice offered. Registration required.

Book Discussions BEREA Tue, Aug 25, 10a-11a The Brave by Nicholas Evans. Tue, Sept 29, 10a-11a Mrs.Grant and Madame Jule by Jennifer Chiaverini. FOUNTAIN INN Tue, Aug 4, 7p-8:30p Tapestry of Fortunes by Elizabeth Berg. Tue, Sep 1, 7p-8:30p The Vacationers by Emma Straub. GREER Brown Bag Book Club Bring your lunch.

Wed, Aug 19, 12p-1p All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

Descubra el uso práctico de Excel para mantener datos, hacer cuentas y analizar información.

Wed, Sep 16, 12p-1p Some Luck by Jane Smiley.

Computer Classes

MAIN Wed, Aug 26, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi. Tue, Sep 22, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. SIMPSONVILLE Thu, Aug 27, 1p-2p Not Without My Father by Andra Watkins. Visit with the author. Thu, Sept 24, 1p-2p The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate. TAYLORS Mon, Aug 10, 2p-3p Bring your favorite read of the summer to share and discuss. Mon, Sep 14, 2p-3p The Thorn Tree by Heather G. Marshall. Meet the author on Sep 22. See p.11 for more info. TRAVELERS REST Mon, Sep 14, 1p-2:30p To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

Clases Del Computadora En Español Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información. MICROSOFT WORD 2013 A NIVEL INTERMEDIO Mar, Sep 15 & 22, 6p-7:30p, Main, Biblioteca Central, Laboratorio de Computación Mejore sus habilidades con Word para la creación de documentos prácticos e interesantes. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 Mar, Sep 29, 6p-7:30p, Main, Biblioteca Central, Laboratorio de Computación Descubra el uso práctico de Excel para mantener datos, hacer cuentas y analizar información.

Call 527-9258 to register for sessions at Main. See p. 3 for branch contact information. IOS (APPLE) PROGRAMMING Tue, Aug 4, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Learn the basics of programming iOS mobile devices. Registration required. COMPUTER BASICS Registration required. Wed, Aug 5, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Aug 25, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Wed, Sep 2, 5:30p-7p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Sep 3, 3p-5p, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 22, 1p-3p, Anderson Road Wed, Sep 23, 10a-12p, Berea Thu, Sep 24, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn COLLEGE MICROSOFT WORD 2013 Tue, Aug 11, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Learn to create headers and footers, adjust margins, cite references and more for class assignments. Registration required. INTERNET BASICS Registration required. Tue, Aug 11 & Sep 8, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Aug 27, 10a-12p, Berea Fri, Sep 11, 10a-11a, Pelham Road PREZI BASICS Create animated presentations and share them online. Registration required. Wed, Aug 12, 2p-3:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Aug 20, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 BASICS Wed, Aug 12 & Sep 9, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Registration required.

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 BASICS Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Registration required. Wed, Aug 19, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin Tue, Aug 25, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, Sep 14, 10a-12p, Augusta Road TYPING Improve your speed and accuracy. Wed, Aug 26, 10a-12p, Berea Tue, Sep 22, 10a-11a, Anderson Road MICROSOFT WORD 2013 BASICS Registration required. Thu, Aug 27, 3p-4p, Pelham Road Sat, Sep 12, 10a-11a, Greer Tue, Sep 15, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Thu, Sep 17, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 Learn real world applications while using more advanced features including borders, tables, charts and formulas. Registration required. Thu, Aug 27, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, Sep 21, 10a-12p, Augusta Road INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER Learn to navigate the internet, create folders, save and retrieve files, and copy and paste. Registration required. Tue, Sep 1, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Wed, Sep 23, 12p-1:30p, Anderson Road Thu, Sep 24, 10a-12p, Berea Tue, Sep 29, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn SKYPE Fri, Sep 11, 2p-3p, Pelham Road Learn to make video calls using this free software. Registration required. INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD 2013 Incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art and more to add flare to basic Word documents. Participants must be familiar with basic Microsoft Word editing features. Registration required. Sat, Sep 12, 11:30a-12:30p, Greer Wed, Sep 23, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

BOOK A LIBRARIAN Main, Upper Level Get one-on-one assistance with your technology, job searching and research needs. Call 5279258 for appointment. COMPUTER TUTORING Fountain Inn, 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.

CODE CLUB Thu, Sep 24, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Meet with other aspiring coders to discuss web & mobile development. Learn to use free online learning resources like Treehouse and ITPro available via greenvillelibrary.org. Registration required. BEYOND GOOGLE SEARCH Wed, Sep 30, 5:30p-7p, Main, Training Lab Explore tools that are available through a free Google account. Topics include document creation, personalized calendars and blogging. Registration required.

Employment Readiness CAREER SKILLS NOW FOR YOUNG ADULTS Career Skills Now Job Coach Chrystal Wilson shares information, answers questions, takes applications and begins next steps with interested young people between the ages of 17 and 24 to prepare for careers in manufacturing and construction. Preliminary testing will take place onsite so plan to stay the entire time. Registration required. Registration in advance is preferred. Mon, Aug 3 & 10, 3:30p-7:30p, Augusta Road Mon, Aug 17 & 24, 3:30p-7:30p, Anderson Road Mon, Sep 21 & 28, 3:30p-7:30p, Fountain Inn

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MANUFACTURING JOB TRAINING INFORMATION Thu, Aug 20, 10a-12:30p, Fountain Inn Career Skills Now Job Coach Edward Anderson shares information and answers questions about free training available for careers in manufacturing. Registration required.

Financial Empowerment

SUBMITTING A RESUME Mon, Aug 24, 10a-11a, Augusta Road Learn how to save, edit, copy/ paste, and upload resumes and how to attach a resume to an email. Registration required.

Sat, Aug 1 & 8, 9:30a-1:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Sep 5 & 12, 9:30a-1:30p, Anderson Road

ONLINE JOB SEARCHING AND RESUME RESCUE Sat, Sep 12, 2:30p-4p, Greer Learn to look for a job online, and get tips for writing, updating and submitting a resume. Registration required. CHILDCARE TRAINING 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.

FREDDIE MAC CREDITSMART® Greenville County Human Relations Commission presents best practices for building and maintaining credit. Presenters utilize the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Call 467-7095 to register.

PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY Thu, Aug 27, 4p-5p, Fountain Inn TD Bank WOW! Zone instructor, Marla Lacey, teaches preventative measures and actions to take if identity theft occurs. Registration required. HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOP Tue, Sep 1, 6p-7:30p, Simpsonville Home loan specialists from Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union discuss seven major steps to buying a home. Call 538-4930 to register.

Mon, Sep 14, 6p-8:30p, Taylors Thu, Sep 17, 6p-8:30p, Mauldin

SENIORS LIVING WELL Thu, Sep 24, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room B Financial consultant Viora White shares how seniors can enjoy their finances, prepare financially for long term care, and even leave an inheritance. Call 527-9293 to register.

RESUME BASICS Wed, Sep 23, 2p-4p, Anderson Road Learn the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your resume.

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Films TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Thu, Aug 20, 6p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Join local educational film group, The Film House, to celebrate the release of Harper Lee’s new book Go Set a Watchman by viewing the film based on her first novel. One lucky attendee will receive a copy of Go Set a Watchman after the film. This film is not rated. Registration required.

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RESIDENTIAL RAIN GARDENS Wed, Aug 5, 10a-11a, Mauldin Master Gardener Jean Lindsey shares information about rain gardens and teaches how to construct a rain garden at home. Registration required. MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION Thu, Aug 13, 6p-7:30p, Berea Learn how to identify key features of the various wild fungi found in our region. Bring any mushrooms or photos of mushrooms you have found for further discussion after the program. Registration required. This class is only an introduction to mushroom identification. Do not

eat mushrooms growing naturally outdoors. ORGANIC FERTILIZERS Thu, Aug 13, 7p-8p, Mauldin Master Gardener Susan Temple discusses organic fertilizers and how you can use them to improve the health of your garden. Registration required. POT LAYERING Thu, Aug 27, 7p-8p, Taylors Master Gardener Steve Luck speaks on this new technique which produces large mature plants. Registration required. THE FALL GARDEN Thu, Sep 10, 7p-8p, Mauldin Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave shares how to care for both flower and vegetable gardens in the fall. Topics include soil building, compost production and general preparation. Registration required. GARDEN COLOR Wed, Sep 23, 10a-11a, Mauldin Master Gardener Deb Schneider teaches how to have a colorful garden all year long. Registration required. FORCING AMARYLLIS AND PAPERWHITE BULBS Tue, Sep 29, 7p-8p, Taylors Master Gardener Sallie White discusses when to start and how to care for amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs. Registration required.

Health and Wellness HAIR PEACE: NATURAL HAIR CARE Tue, Aug 18 & Sep 15, 7p-8p, Simpsonville Join us for this hair care discussion. Topics include natural hair care basics, history of hair care and hair products, science of natural hair, protective styles and recipes to try at home. Good for all ages. Registration required. PRACTICING MEDITATION Wednesdays, Sep 9-30, 5:45p-6:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Certified 200 hour yoga instructor

Sarah Rhodes teaches an introductory series to mindfulness, guided imagery, gratitude and compassion meditations. No experience necessary. Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Mondays, Sep 14-Oct 5, 6:30p-7:30p Mauldin Certified Yoga Instructor Nancy Erwin teaches a gentle sequence of yoga poses that focus on awareness of the breath and body as you strengthen and tone. For ages 12 and up. Bring your own yoga mat and dress comfortably. Registration required. WHAT’S EATING YOU Certified Natural Health Practitioner Brenda Verdone discusses how food affects us physically, mentally, emotionally and financially. Learn how to read labels and protect your family from diseases associated with food and lifestyle choices. Registration required. Wed, Sep 16, 7p-8p, Mauldin Wed, Sep 23, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest INTRODUCTION TO T’AI CHI Fri, Sep 25, 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. Classes may especially interest seniors and those with limited mobility. Registration required. *Classes continue on Oct 2, 9, 23, 30, & Nov 6.

History and Genealogy FAMILY HISTORY Wed, Aug 12 & Sep 9, 10a-11a, Greer Learn to explore and document family history. Share tips and learn about genealogy resources available at the library. Bring your own phone, pad or laptop if possible. Registration required. SWAMP RABBIT TRAIN Tue, Aug 25, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest Members of the Travelers Rest Historical Society and amateur railroad historian James Sheppard

explore the history of trains in Greenville and the relationship between the Swamp Rabbit Train and the Renfrew and Slater mills. Registration required. WALKING THE NATCHEZ TRACE Thu, Aug 27, 7p-8p, Simpsonville Author Andra Watkins shares her first hand experience walking the entire Natchez Trace with her elderly father which she chronicled in her book, Not Without My Father. Learn about this historic 444 mile parkway that runs through three states. Book signing to follow. Registration required. STORYTELLING NIGHT: SCHOOL DAY MEMORIES Thu, Sep 10, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest Members of the Travelers Rest Historical Society share stories and memories of the upper Greenville County area and beyond. Come and listen or share your own story related to your school day memories. DRIVING TOUR OF 1960s GREENVILLE Sat, Sep 12, 11a-12p, Main, Meeting Room C Using old photographs and information from the South Carolina Room collection, a member of the South Carolina Room staff takes history buffs on a ride back in time. This program is provided in partnership with the library system’s Youth Services department. Parents may bring their children to the Royal Tea program and attend A Drive Around 1960s Greenville in an adjoining room. If you plan to bring children, please see the listing for The Royal Tea on p. 5 for details. CAPTURING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Mon, Sep 21, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Author Lisa Wingate teaches how to preserve your family stories and history through writing. Book signing of the author’s latest novel, The Sea Keeper’s Daughters, to follow. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. TEXTILE HERITAGE FESTIVAL Sat, Sep 26, 10a-5p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for the Greenville Textile

Heritage Society’s 9th Annual Festival and learn how Greenville was shaped by the textile mill industry. Hear about community life in mill villages and explore exhibits of photographs and documents. Enjoy music from the Greenville Textile Heritage Band and the Textile Heritage Chorale.

Hobbies UNRAVELED: KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Sat, Aug 1 & Sep 5, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Thu, Aug 6, 20 & Sep 3, 17, 10a-12p, Greer Thu, Aug 6 & Sep 3, 2p-3p, Fountain Inn Thu, Aug 6 & Sep 3, 6p-8p, Mauldin Sat, Aug 15 & Sep 19, 10a-12p, Taylors Sat, Aug 15 & Sep 12, 26, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Tue, Aug 18 & Sep 15, 6p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A UNRAVELED: YARN SPINNING Thu, Sep 3, 6p-8p, Mauldin Local yarn-spinner Mary Beth Nex teaches the craft of transforming fleece and other fibers into yarn using spinning wheels and drop spindles. DIGITAL CAMERA WORKSHOP 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. GROUP PORTRAITS Tue, Aug 4, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin INDIVIDUAL PORTRAITS Tue, Sep 1, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin SENIORS’ MORNING OUT: BINGO Wed, Aug 5 & Sep 2, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer Join us for a morning of bingo and prizes.

SWING DANCING Wed, Aug 5, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-B Swing on by for a beginner lesson in this jazzy dance. No partner required. Call 242-5000 ext. 2169 to register. SCRIBBLERS WRITING GROUP Bring your best work or come and be inspired. Tue, Aug 11 & Sep 8, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Aug 27 & Sep 24, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A FAMILY FUN NIGHT: BOARD GAMES AND WII™ Thu, Aug 13, 5p-6p, Anderson Road Join us for an evening of fun board games and Wii™ video games. All games and equipment provided. NEEDLE AND THREAD: DIY MAXI SKIRT Sat, Aug 15, 2p-4p, Taylors Learn to cut, pin and sew knit fabric to make a custom-fit skirt. Attendees must bring 2 yards of Jersey Knit fabric, sewing machine with ballpoint needles and matching thread. Registration required. GET YOUR GEEK ON Join us for a multi-fandom meetup and discussion group. Sci-Fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, books, movie and television enthusiasts are welcome. Come and share your own story related to the night’s theme. Call 527-9258 for more information. THE FUTURE OF THE FUTURE Tue, Aug 18, 6p-7p, Main, Meeting Room C BLAST FROM THE PAST Tue, Sep 15, 6p-7p, Main, Meeting Room C ADULT FANS OF LEGO® GROUP Wed, Aug 19 & Sep 16, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room C Share your love of LEGO® with other enthusiasts. Bring your favorite small LEGO® creations to share or just come and be inspired. Email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more information.

SENIORS’ MORNING OUT: CARD GAMES Wed, Aug 26 & Sep 23, 10a-11:30a, Greer Bring your friends and play cards. Bridge, Pinochle and Tripoley cards provided. Or bring your own card game. BASIC STAMPING Sat, Aug 29, 10a-11a, Simpsonville Learn how to design and craft cards for all occasions. PARANORMAL 101 Thu, Sep 10, 7p-8p, Taylors Ghost PRO investigator and teacher of Greenville Tech’s Ghost Hunting 101 class, Catherine Vinson, shares information about what it takes to be a ghost hunter. See evidence and hear stories from actual investigations. Registration required. A WEE BIT OF SCOTTISH LITERATURE Tue, Sep 22, 7p-8:30p, Taylors Local author Heather G. Marshall presents a history of Scottish literature and storytelling through readings of Scottish poetry and prose, including an excerpt from her novel, The Thorn Tree. Enjoy a sampling of native Scottish foods. Book signing of The Thorn Tree to follow. Registration required. WRITERS WORKSHOP Sat, Sep 26, 10:30a-12p, Simpsonville Join fiction author D.O. Allen in this interactive workshop for writers. Allen is the author of several short fiction books and is featured in two anthologies. Registration required.

Language Classes SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF CULTURE Tue, Sep 15 & 22, 6p-7p, Mauldin Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certified interpreter Gloria Eoute shares information about Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Participants will learn Sign Language in context while discovering resources for further learning. Registration required.

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NEW! SATURDAY BOOKMOBILE STOP Saturday, August 8 & 22, 10a-12p & 1:30p-4:45p Ingles, 7616 Augusta Rd, Piedmont, 29673 Did you know the Bookmobile has a Saturday stop now, too? For the complete schedule of stops, visit greenvillelibrary.org and click on About Us > Hours & Locations > Bookmobile.

HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Saturday, September 12, 1p-5p McAlister Square 225 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, 29607 Come and visit the library’s table at this event which features exhibits, delicious food, folkloric dances and more.

LOWE’S SAFETY SATURDAY Saturday, September 26, 10a-2p Lowe’s in Simpsonville 3958 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville, 29680 Staff from your library in Simpsonville share information about resources available to you at your library. This fun free family event offers demonstrations from experts on keeping your family safe.

5TH ANNUAL MAULDIN BBQ COOK-OFF Saturday, September 26, 11a-3p Mauldin Cultural Center 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, 29662 Staff from your library at Mauldin share information about resources available to you at your library. The City of Mauldin's annual festival features live music, great food and fun activities for the whole family.

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