January 2019 Calendar of Events

Jan 2019

Saturday, January 26 12:30p-5:30p See back cover for details.

• Many Faiths, Many Books p.5 • Read, Rattle & Roll p.5

WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES These classes promote the development of Kindergarten Readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics.**

Calendar of Events January 2019

Hours

Winter Session

Weekly preschool classes resume Jan 7.

Attend a class and check off some activities on your Little Learners Club log.

All Locations Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p

Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch Sun • 2p-6p

Holiday Closings Jan 1 (New Year's Day) Jan 21 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Story Time preschoolers

Tue, 10a, Pelham Road Tue, 10a, Simpsonville Tue & Thu, 11a, Main, Story Room Thu, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thu, 10:30a, Taylors

Mon, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, 10a, Mauldin Mon, 10a, Travelers Rest Tue, 10a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10:30a, Berea Wed, 10a, Pelham Road Wed, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thu, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, 10:30a, Simpsonville Fri, 10a, Taylors

Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development.

Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos with adult caregiver

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 ADA Coordinator at 864-527-9240 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. Informes en el departamento de niños o en el 864-242-5000 Ext.3634.

About this calendar This publication is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

Join the Friends and have this calendar mailed to your home. Visit greenvillelibrary.org/friends.

All classes and events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get a free admission ticket at the desk.

Wed, 10a, Travelers Rest Wed, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs

Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.

Mon & Thu, 10a, Main, Story Room Wed, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Thu, 10a, Pelham Road

Stories, music, and activities that help preschool children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Toddler Tales 19+ mos Stories, music and movement.

Mon, 11a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10a, Taylors Tue, 11a, Simpsonville 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.

**Visit greenvillelibrary.org/kids for more information about the Palmetto Basics.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sales First & Third Thursdays* Jan 3 & 17 • 9a-12p

*Friends members only. Friends memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door or online at greenvillelibrary.org/Friends-of-the-Library.

Merovan Center, Suite E-2, 1200 Woodruff Road (across from Kohl's) Proceeds from book sales help fund Greenville County Library System classes and events.

ANDERSON ROAD • West Branch

864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611 Freddie Mac Credit Smart Sat, Jan 5 & 12, 9:30a-1:30p

Presented by Greenville County Human Relations Commission.

Call 467-7095 to register.

Becoming a US Citizen/ Cómo obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense Tue, Jan 15, 6:30p-7:30p

Presented by immigration attorney Ken Colón, MBA. Ken Colón, MBA, Esq. es un Abogado de Inmigración que presentará información sobre cómo obtener la Ciudadanía Estadounidense.

Veterans Workshop: Online Benefits Portal Explained Thu, Jan 17, 6p-7p

Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Wed, Jan 23, 10a-11:30a

Celebrate MLK Day Fri, Jan 18, 4p-5p

Computer Basics: Folders, Documents & Email Thu, Jan 24, 10a-11:30a

Presented by SC Works.

Listen to the entire "I Have a Dream" speech and watch footage of the 1963 March on Washington.

Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades Tue, Jan 22, 4p-5p Se requiere inscripción.

Beginner level.

Beginner level.

DIY Get Organized Craft Thu, Jan 24, 4p-5p Materials provided.

Internet Basics: Finding Credible Information Tue, Jan 29, 10a-11a

ESOL Story Time ages 1-5 Tue, Jan 8 & 22, 10a-10:30a

For families learning English.

Make It! ages 5-11 Thu, Jan 10, 3:30p-4:15p Explore STEAM activities.

LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Fri, Jan 11, 3:30p-4:30p Materials provided.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Jan 22, 10:30a-11a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Beginner level.

AUGUSTA ROAD • Ramsey Family Branch

864-277-0161 • augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 100 Lydia Steet, Greenville, SC 29605 Business Start-Up Basics with Piedmont SCORE Tue, Jan 8, 6p-8p Register online at https://piedmontscore.org.

Veterans Workshop: Online Benefits Portal Explained Thu, Jan 10, 6p-7p Presented by SC Works.

Explore Google Tools Sat, Jan 12, 10a-11:30a

Intermediate level. Must have a Google account.

Basic Drawing: Speed Gesture Drawing Thu, Jan 24, 7p-8p Bring sketchpad and pencils.

Lunch & Learn: Managing Chronic Health Conditions Tue, Jan 29, 12p-1p

Presented by a panel of experts affiliated with Greenville Health System. Bring your lunch.

Story Time preschoolers Thu, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Jan 10, 10:30a-11:15a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Thu, Jan 10, 3:30p-4:30p Materials provided.

Cocoa & Coloring all ages Thu, Jan 24, 3:30p-4:15p Light refreshments.

BEREA • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch

864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617 Basic Drawing Bring paper and pencils.

Illustrated Personal Calendar Tue, Jan 8, 6:30p-8p 4-point Perspective Tue, Jan 15, 6:30p-8p Seeds, Plants & Flowers Tue, Jan 29, 6:30p-8p

Finding Credible Online Health Info Thu, Jan 17, 6:30p-7:30p Cartoon Creations: Mythical Creatures Tue, Jan 22, 6:30p-8p Bring sketchpad and pencils.

Why Adopt a Vegan Diet?

Thu, Jan 31, 7p-8p

Art 101 ages 5-11 Tue, Jan 8, 3:30p-4:30p

Explore a different artist/medium

Story Time preschoolers each month.

Tue, Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30a-11a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Jan 15, 11a-11:45a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

GREER • Jean M. Smith Branch

505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 Closed for expansion and renovation.

= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

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FIVE FORKS

864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Bullet Journaling Tue, Jan 8, 6p-7p

Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Jan 24, 6:30p-8p

Bring notebook and pen.

Writing must be pre-submitted.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Thu, Jan 10, 10a-12p

Laughter Yoga Tue, Jan 29, 6:30p-7:30p

Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Create a Vision Board Thu, Jan 10, 6p-7p Coloring Café Tue, Jan 15, 6p-7p

Light refreshments. Materials provided or bring your own.

Heart-Based Meditation Wed, Jan 16, 2p-3:30p Thu, Jan 17, 2p-3:30p

Led by Sarah Arsenault, Holistic Health practitioner. Two-part training.

Traveling on a Budget: Spring Break Tue, Jan 22, 6p-7p Book Club Wed, Jan 23, 10:30a-11:30a Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.

Light refreshments.

Led by certified Laughter Wellness and Yoga teacher, Linda Gillen.

Painted Rock Messages Thu, Jan 31, 6p-7p

Materials provided or bring your own.

Maker Lab: Crystals Mon, Jan 14, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space

ages 9-13

Homeschool Hangout ages 12-17 Tue, Jan 15, 1p-2:30p, Meeting Room A All About Anime ages 11-17 Tue, Jan 15, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B Cosplay welcome.

Taste Test Challenge ages 11-17 Tue, Jan 29, 6:30p-7:30p, Collaboration Space

Story Time preschoolers Mon, Jan 7, 14 & 28, 10a-10:30a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Jan 7, 10:30a-11:15a Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Wed, Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a

Club Homeschool ages 5-11 Wed, Jan 9, 11a-12p, Meeting Room A

Homeschool Science Station: Polar Science ages 6-12 Tue, Jan 15 & 22, 10:30a-11:30a

Guided activities and experiments.

Art 101 ages 5-11 Thu, Jan 17 & 24, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

Move with Me 18 mos-3 yrs Tue, Jan 22, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room A

Games, crafts, & friends.

Led by Dance United’s Tiffany DuPuy.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10a-10:30a

LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Tue, Jan 22, 3:30p-4:30p

Make It! ages 5-11 Thu, Jan 10, 3:30p-4:15p STEAM activities.

Adventures in History ages 5-11 Mon, Jan 14, 3:30p-4:15p Crafts and activities.

Materials provided.

Series Savvy: The Land of Stories ages 6-12 Mon, Jan 28, 3:30p-4:15p Book-based crafts and activities.

Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Tue, Jan 29, 10a-10:30a Stories & puppet play.

Kids & Teen events held in the Story Room unless otherwise noted.

FOUNTAIN INN • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch

864-862-2576 • fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org • 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Sketchers: Art Group Wed, Jan 9, 5p-6p

Bring HB pencil and sketchbook.

Art must be pre-submitted.

Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Thu, Jan 10, 3p-4:30p Beginner level.

Winter Animal Safety & Care Thu, Jan 17, 6p-7p

Presented by Erin Bouchillion, LVT and Animal Studies Department Head at Greenville Technical College, and Paula Church of Greenville County Animal Care.

Healthy Lifestyle Goals Sat, Jan 19, 10:30a-12p

Google Drive Fri, Jan 11, 3p-4:30p Intermediate level.

Presented by registered Nurse and Founder of the Greenville Vegan Society, Tracy Weaver.

Coloring Café Mon, Jan 14, 3p-4:30p

Veterans Workshop: Online Benefits Portal Explained Tue, Jan 22, 6p-7p

Light refreshments. Materials provided or bring your own.

Master Gardener Series: Getting Ready for Spring Tue, Jan 15, 10a-11a

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Presented by SC Works.

Book Club Fri, Jan 25, 3p-4p

Game On! ages 12-17 Tue, Jan 8, 3:45p-4:45p

Beginner Photography Series

All About Anime ages 11-17 Tue, Jan 22, 4:15p-5:15p

Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris.

Presented by award-winning photographer Ron Urso. A two-part series. Bring a camera.

Camera Settings Tue, Jan 29, 5:30p-7p Depth, Light, & Composition Tue, Feb 5, 5:30p-7p How To Library: Downloadables Thu, Jan 31, 3p-4:30p, Drop-In Bring a device. Laptops available for practice and instruction.

Cosplay welcome.

Story Time preschoolers Wed, Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30a-11a

Cocoa & Coloring all ages Wed, Jan 9, 11a-11:45a Stay and Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Jan 30, 11a-11:45a Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Computer Basics: Internet & Email Thu, Jan 24, 3p-4:30p Beginner level.

= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

MAIN • Hughes Main Library

25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 ADULTS: 864-527-9293 • explore@greenvillelibrary.org KIDS & TEENS: 864-527-9248 • youth@greenvillelibrary.org • teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org Grant Proposal Writing Mon, Jan 7, 11a-12:30p, Training Lab Call 527-9258 to register.

The Female Perspective Book Club Mon, Jan 7, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room C Bossypants by Tina Fey.

Microsoft Publisher: Dynamic Print Pieces Tue, Jan 8, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Intermediate level.

Scribblers Writing Group Tue, Jan 8, 7p-8:30, Meeting Room A Thu, Jan 31, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Room A Writing must be pre-submitted.

Many Faiths,

Many Books Thu, Jan 17 • 7p-8:30p Main, Meeting Room A

A panel discussion with speakers from a variety of religious traditions sharing their faith and the books that sustain them. Series continues Feb 21 & Mar 28. Call 527-9258 to register.

Bahai •Joann Borovicka

JoAnn Borovicka is the author of Light of the Kingdom: Biblical Topics in the Bahá’í Writings, and a faculty member of the Wilmette Institute.

Hinduism • Drew Vadroothker Drew Vadroothker was born in South Central India and is a graduate of Osmania University and Illinois Institute of Technology at Chicago.

Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Wed, Jan 9, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Beginner level.

Return to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Book Club ages 18+ Thu, Jan 10, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Chautauqua Talk Series: Napoleon Bonaparte Tue, Jan 15, 7p-8p, Meeting Room A

Led by President of the local chapter of the Alliance Francaise, Monique Glass. Not a costumed performance.

Computación en español: Word, Excel & PowerPoint jue, ene 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Training Lab

Nivel Principiantes. Se requiere inscripción.

Cowpens & the Revolutionary War in the Upstate Wed, Jan 16, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A

Presented by Durham Hunt of the SC Room. Call 527-9212 to register.

Grown-Up Gaming: Sherlock!

Thu, Jan 17, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room C Family History Club: Preserving Historic Photographs Thu, Jan 17, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Bring original photographs for scanning (limit of five per person) and receive digital files of the images at the end of the program.

Call 527-9212 to register.

Intro to Microsoft Office Tue, Jan 22, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Beginner level.

Explore Google Tools Wed, Jan 23, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Intermediate level. Must have a Google account.

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets Thu, Jan 24, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Intermediate level.

Becoming a US Citizen/ Cómo obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense Thu, Jan 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A

Local Immigration Attorney Ken Colón, MBA, provides current information on obtaining US Citizenship. Ken Colón, MBA, Esq. es un Abogado de Inmigración que presentará información sobre cómo obtener la Ciudadanía Estadounidense. Se requiere inscripción.

Local Author Expo Sat, Jan 26, 12:30p-5:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C See back cover for more info.

Microsoft Excel: Formatting, Filtering & Formulas Wed, Jan 30, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue & Thu, Jan 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31, 11a-11:30a Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Wed, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30a-11a Create items using provided materials.

Block Party ages 2-5 Fri, Jan 11, 10a-11a, Meeting Room A

Bilingual Story Time all ages Fri, Jan 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 4:30p-5:15p

Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades.

Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.

Saturday Stories ages 1-5 Sat, Jan 12 & 26, 10a-10:30a Police Officer Story Time ages 5 & under

Tue, Jan 15, 10a-10:30a

See a police officer and patrol car!

Intermediate level.

Teen Service Day ages 13-18 Sat, Jan 5 & Feb 2, 1p-4p, Meeting Room A Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Tech Club: Computer Guts ages 11-17

Wed, Jan 9, 4p-5p Learn how computers work.

All About Anime ages 11-17 Wed, Jan 23, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room C Cosplay welcome.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Mon & Thu, Jan 7, 10, 14, 17, 24, 28 & 31, 10a-10:30a

Read Rattle & Roll ages 0-5 Thu, Jan 17, 10a-12:30p, drop-in, Meeting Room B

Free Developmental Screening

by Help Me Grow South Carolina.

Developmental activities to do at home and referral to community resources, as needed.

Lollipops Concert ages 3-8 Sat, Jan 19, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Room A

Toddler Tales 19+ mos Mon, Jan 7, 14 & 28, 11a-11:30a

Peter and the Wolf featuring the Greenville Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet.

Story Time preschoolers Tue, Jan 8, 22 & 29, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Jan 22, 10:30a-11:15a

Kids & Teen events held in the Story Room unless otherwise noted.

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

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MAULDIN • W. Jack Greer Branch

864-277-7397 • mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607 Meal Prep: Save Time & Money Mon, Jan 7, 7p-8p Bilingual Practice: Spanish/English Mon, Jan 14, 7p-8p Master Gardener Series: Getting Ready For Spring Wed, Jan 23, 10a-11a

Fundamentos basicos para crear una Hoja de Vida jue, ene 24, 7p-8p Se requiere inscripción.

Cozy Coloring Café Wed, Jan 30, 10a-11a

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Jan 26, 10a-12p

Introduction to Photography & Composition ages 14-17 Sat, Jan 19, 2p-4p

Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Intro to Health & Wellness Apps Mon, Jan 28, 7p-8p

Light refreshments. Materials provided or bring your own.

Led by photographer Steven Anschel. Bring a digital camera.

Food Tips for Teens with Dr. Amy Snow ages 14-17 Sat, Jan 26, 3p-4p

Story Time preschoolers Mon, Jan 7, 14 & 28, 10a-10:30a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Jan 14, 10:30a-11:15a Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Mon, Jan 14, 3:30p-4:30p Materials provided.

Cocoa & Coloring all ages Wed, Jan 16, 10a-10:45a

PELHAM ROAD • F.W. Symmes Branch

864-288-6688 • pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615 Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Jan 10, 7p-8p Writing must be pre-submitted.

Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues: Self-Improvement Circle Thu, Jan 24, 6p-7:30p

Family History Club Sat, Jan 12, 10a-12p

Maker Lab: Crystals Wed, Jan 16, 4p-5p

ages 9-13

Hands-on science activities.

English Conversation Skills Tue, Jan 15, 7p-8p Informal setting, not a class.

Conversation only.

Classics Book Club Sat, Jan 19, 10:30-11:30a Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns.

Create a Vision Board ages 11-17

Thu, Jan 17, 4:30p-5:30p Teen Service Day ages 13-18 Sat, Feb 2, 2:30p-4:30p Earn volunteer hours.

Snacks provided.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a-10:30a

Story Time preschoolers Wed, Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Jan 9, 10:30a-11:15a Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Series Savvy: Dork Diaries ages 6-12

Tue, Jan 15, 3:30p-4:15p

Book-based crafts and activities.

Muggle Marauders ages 8-12 Thu, Jan 24, 3:30p-4:15p

Harry Potter-based games, trivia, crafts, and discussions.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Thu, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10a-10:30a Cocoa & Coloring all ages Mon, Jan 14, 10a-10:45a

SIMPSONVILLE • Hendricks Branch

864-963-9031 • simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org • 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Creating in Miniature Sat, Jan 5, 2p-4p

Materials provided or bring your own project.

Scribblers Writing Group Tue, Jan 8 & 22, 7p-8:30p Writing must be pre-submitted.

Cocoa & Craft: Paper Snowflakes Sat, Jan 12, 11a-12p

Registration opened Dec 12.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Jan 12, 2p-4p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

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Resource Highlight: Mango Languages Tue, Jan 15, 7p-8p

Assistance in English/Spanish.

Asistencia en inglés y español.

Se requiere inscripciÓn.

Family History Club Wed, Jan 16, 3p-4p Book Club Thu, Jan 24, 2p-3p

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

Wacky Science ages 10-14 Mon, Jan 7 & Jan 28, 4p-5p

Teen Scribblers ages 13-18 Sat, Jan 26, 12p-1:30p

Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a-10:30a

Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11a-11:30a Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos

Wed, Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a

Story Time preschoolers Thu, Jan 10, 18, 31, 10:30a-11a

Cocoa & Coloring all ages Thu, Jan 10, 11a-11:45a Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Mon, Jan 14, 10:30a-11a Materials provided.

Origami Hour ages 8-12 Thu, Jan 17, 3:45p-4:45p Good for beginners.

Police Officer Story Time ages 5 & under Thu, Jan 24, 10:30a-11a See a police officer and patrol car!

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Jan 31, 11a-11:45a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

TAYLORS • Burdette Branch

864-268-5955 • taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 Master Gardener Series: Success with Seeds Wed, Jan 9, 7p-8:30p

Plan Your Ideal Birth Experience Thu, Jan 31, 6:30p-7:30p Presented by local doulas.

Book Club Mon, Jan 14, 2p-3p

A Curious Beginning: a Veronica Speedwell Mystery by Deanna Raybourn

Sketchers: Basic Drawing Techniques Mon, Jan 14, 7p-8p

Supplies provided or bring your own sketchpad, HB drawing pencil, and eraser. Artwork must be presubmitted.

Veterans Workshop: Online Benefits Portal Explained Wed, Jan 30, 6p-7p Presented by SC Works.

DIY Recycled Race Car Rally

LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Tue, Jan 8, 3:30p-4:30p

Art 101 ages 5-11 Wed, Jan 16, 10:30a-11:30a

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10:30a-11a

Police Officer Story Time

Materials provided.

ages 11-17

Sat, Jan 26, 11a-12p

Materials provided. Compete for a prize.

Homeschool Craft It: Seed Mosaics ages 9-17 Mon, Jan 28, 11:30a-12:30p Materials provided.

Find Olaf ages 11 & under Jan 2-31

Olaf is hiding in the library. Find him, leave him where he is, and tell staff for a small prize.

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

ages 5 & under

Story Time preschoolers Jan 11 & 25, Fri, 10a-10:30a

Fri, Jan 18, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Fri, Jan 11, 10:30a-11:15a

Lollipops Concert ages 3-8 Sat, Jan 19, 10a-10:30a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Homeschool Science Station: Polar Science ages 6-12 Mon, Jan 14, 10:30a-11:30a

See a police officer and patrol car!

Peter and the Wolf featuring the Greenville Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet.

Guided activities and experiements.

Crafternoon ages 11 & under Tue, Jan 22, 3:30p-4:15p

Cocoa & Coloring all ages Tue, Jan 15, 3:30p-4:15p

Adventures in History ages 5-11 Mon, Jan 28, 3:45p-4:30p

Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a-10:30a

Meet Alice Ratterree, illustrator of Dangerous Jane.

TRAVELERS REST • Sargent Branch

864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Jan 5 & 19, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Storytelling Night: Memories from Country Stores Thu, Jan 10, 7p-8p Presented by the Travelers Rest Historical Society.

Book Club Mon, Jan 14, 1p-2:30p Little Fires Everywhere

by Celeste Ng.

Meditation Mon, Jan 14, 6:30p-7:30p

Dress in non-restrictive clothing.

Build Your New Year Vision Board Tue, Jan 15, 3p-4p Materials provided.

Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Jan 17, 6:30p-7:30p

Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos

Let’s Pretend ages 3-6 Thu, Jan 24, 10:30a-11:15a

Stories and songs that lead to pretend play.

Writing must be pre-submitted.

Wed, Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a-10:30a

Play Bingo!

Tue, Jan 22, 2p-3p

Make It! ages 5-11 Wed, Jan 9, 3:45p-4:15p STEAM activities.

Story Time preschoolers Mon, Jan 28, 10a-10:30a

STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 Mon, Jan 14, 10a-11a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Jan 28, 10:30a-11a

Hands-on experiments.

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Club Homeschool ages 5-11 Thu, Jan 17, 11a-12p

Homeschool Science Station

Coloring Café Wed, Jan 24, 6:30p-8p

Light refreshments. Materials provided or bring your own.

Colonial Militia in Upcountry South Carolina Fri, Jan 25, 3:30p-5p

Presented by retired Walnut Grove Plantation historian Gary Pender.

Police Officer Story Time ages 5 & under

Games, Crafts, Friends.

ages 6-12

Thu, Jan 31, 10:30a-11:30a

Guided activities and experiments.

Origami Hour ages 8-12 Wed, Jan 23, 3:45p-4:45p Good for beginners.

Mon, Jan 7, 10a-10:30a

See a police officer and patrol car!

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 656 GREENVILLE, SC 29601

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

Sat, Jan 26 • 12:30p-5:30p Hughes Main Library Meet local and regional authors, attend panel discussions, buy books, and have your book signed.

12:30p-3:30p

Visit with local authors at their tables.

1p-2:30p Sponsored by the Emrys Foundation and the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 864-527-9293 for more information.

Mystery Author Panel: David Burnsworth, Rose Senehi & Trudy Nan Boyce

2:30p-4p Young Adult Author Panel: Jessica Khoury, Emily B. Martin & Jo Hackl

4p-5:30p How to Get Published: Katie Burgess Steenerson & Glenis Redmond

The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers.

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

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

Calendar of Events • Jan 2019