Dec/Jan 2016 by Greenville County Library System

Dec 15/Jan 16 Newsletter Kids & Family • p. 4 Teens • p. 6 Adults • p. 7

Holiday Open House p. 5 Galactic Family Adventure p. 5 Teen Service Day p. 6 Code Club p. 9 Robert Burns Night p. 10 Greenville Textile History p. 10

Dec 2015/ Jan 2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Dr. Grady Butler Mr. Chace Campbell Mr. Robert Clark Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis Mr. Joe Poore

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 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 Thu, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) Fri, Dec 25 (Christmas) Thu, Dec 31 (Closing at 6p) Fri, Jan 1 (New Year's Day)

Great Books. Great Deals.

Mon, Jan 18 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Five Forks Branch News!

FIRST THURSDAY USED BOOK SALE Dec 3, Jan 7 & Feb 4 • 9a-12p Friends members only. Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door. Memberships also available online at greenvillelibrary.org.

Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road Suite E-2 (Across from Kohl’s)

The Library Board has approved schematic drawings for a new branch library in the Five Forks area at the intersection of Woodruff Road and Sunnydale Drive. The building will sit on the highest point of the library property, with a wall of glass facing Woodruff Rd. Features include an enclosed reading room; a variety of meeting spaces for collaboration, group study and public programs; and a children’s area filled with books and activity zones that encourage learning through play. A Summer 2017 opening is planned.

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 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

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

Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch 800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607 mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 864-277-7397 Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-288-6688 Simpsonville • Hendricks Branch 626 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

Children enjoyed Get Goosebumps in Fountain Inn.

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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Hughes Main Circulation

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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KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAMS DEC 2015/JAN 2016 AUGUSTA ROAD • 277-0161

SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Story Time 10a-10:30a

Talk. Read. Write. Sing. Play.

TAYLORS • 268-5955

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

BEREA • 246-1695 Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 | Story Time 10:30a-11a Jan 6 | Mini-Makers | 10:30a-11a

FOUNTAIN INN • 862-2576 Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Story Time 10:30a-11a Jan 6 | Mini-Makers | 3:30p-4p

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.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Jan 4, 11, 25 | Story Time | 10a-10:30a

Thu, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) Fri, Dec 25 (Christmas) Thu, Dec 31 (Closing at 6p) Fri, Jan 1 (New Year's Day) Mon, Jan 18 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

PELHAM ROAD • 288-6688

*Registration required

MAULDIN • 277-7397

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Weekly Preschool Classes will resume the week of Jan 4.

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

Due to space limitations, many classes cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking permission for your group of 3 or more, please call the location where you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a class will not be admitted.

Weekly Classes

Mondays, 10a, Greer Tuesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10a, Simpsonville Tuesdays, 11a, Main, Story Room 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. Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville

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

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

PLAYDATE Thu, Dec 3, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road Bouncing Babies and Toddler Tales participants are invited to drop in for playtime! Ages 1 month-3 years.

BLOCK PARTY Fri, Jan 8, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A Build with blocks of all shapes and sizes. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver.

NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY* Thu, Dec 31, 11:30a-12:30p, Pelham Road Welcome in 2016 with stories, games, crafts and snacks! Balloon drop at 12p. Ages 3-6. Registration required and opens Dec 7.

MINI-MAKERS Hear a story and create items using your imagination and provided materials. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver.

FUN WITH PAPER Wed, Jan 6, 10:30a-11a, Berea Wed, Jan 6, 3:30p-4p, Fountain Inn Wed, Jan 13, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room ICY COLD Wed, Jan 6, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room NIGHT SKY Mon, Jan 11, 3:30p-4p, Simpsonville Wed, Jan 20, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Fri, Jan 22, 3:30p-4p, Taylors Mon, Jan 25, 3:30p-4p, Greer TEXTURES Wed, Jan 27, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room PENGUINS Wed, Feb 3, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room SATURDAY STORIES Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories. SNOW Sat, Jan 16, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room SPACE Sat, Jan 30, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room SENSORY STORY TIME 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

*Registration required LOLLIPOPS CONCERT The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents these musical programs featuring these stories. ELLA BELLA BALLERINA AND THE NUTCRACKER WITH GSO WIND QUINTET. Sat, Dec 5, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Dec 5, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER WITH GSO PERCUSSIONIST JASON CURRIN. Sat, Jan 16, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Jan 16, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A GALACTIC FAMILY ADVENTURE Fri, Jan 22, 6p-7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Join Jedi Knights of all ages and from all over the galaxy. Enjoy games and activities along with characters from the 501st Legion. Memorabilia and vintage comic books will be on display courtesy of Borderland Comics. Costumes are encouraged for this family event. No weaponry.

Crafts CRAFTIME Hear a story and make a related craft. For ages 5-11. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. MAKE YOUR OWN SNOW* Dress for mess. Registration required and opens January 2.

Mon, Jan 11, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Jan 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Jan 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room Thu, Jan 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Thu, Jan 28, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors

Holiday & Seasonal TWILIGHT TALES: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD Mon, Dec 7, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Join us for stories, songs, activities and a craft. All ages. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. HAPPY WHO-LIDAYS* Tue, Dec 8, 6p-7p, Travelers Rest Don’t be a Grinch! Come celebrate the season with us in true-Who fashion, by singing, playing, feasting and reading. Create your own Grinch ornament. Ages 10 and under with an adult caregiver. Registration required. Call 834-3650.

This resource pairs classic fictional video storybooks with supplemental works of nonfiction to reinforce reading skills and develop essential realworld knowledge and understanding. Free with your library card via greenvillelibrary.org

JINGLE BELL BALL* Thu, Dec 10, 6p-7p, Pelham Road You’re invited for a night of holiday fun and games! Make a special craft to welcome our guests of honor— Santa & Mrs. Claus! Ages 3-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Nov 16. CHRISTMAS FUN Sat, Dec 19, 3p-4p, Greer Drop in for Christmas stories, carols, cookies and a craft. All ages.

SensoryStoryTime@greenvillelibrary.org.

CHRISTMAS FRIENDS Fri, Dec 4, 10a-10:45a, Simpsonville SHOES Fri, Jan 15, 10a-10:45a, Main, Story Room

Holiday & Seasonal HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Tue, Dec 1, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Room A Hear Christmas stories, sing carols, trim a tree and make ornaments. Ages 1 month-4years with an adult caregiver.

READING WITH RINGLING BROS.®! Special winter reading program allows children to earn circus tickets! Begins Mon, Dec 7. Visit greenvillelibrary.org > Kids > Events for more information. For children ages 2-12.

Get your children excited about learning. With topics covering over 30 areas of science, this database offers interactive media, videos, science project ideas and more. Free with your library card via greenvillelibrary.org

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Upcoming TWILIGHT TALES: HOME SWEET HOME Mon, Feb 1, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Join us for stories, songs and activities about houses and homes. MINI-MAKERS: PENGUINS Wed, Feb 3, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Hear a story and create items using your imagination and provided materials. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver.

HARRY POTTER BOOK NIGHT* Thu, Feb 4, 6p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-B Join us for the worldwide celebration of the Harry Potter series. Enjoy trivia, crafts, activities and wizard snacks. Hogwarts attire welcome. Fun for the whole family! Registration required. Call 527-9248. SCIENCE STATION: HEART OF THE MATTER* Explore the biology of the cardiovascular system. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Jan 4. Fri, Feb 5, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Feb 12, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer BILINGUAL STORY TIME: FOLKTALES/CUENTOS FOLKLÓRICOS Fri, Feb 5, 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.

Homeschool Programs SCIENCE STATION: ICE AND SNOW* Explore crystallization and thermodynamics. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Dec 1. Fri, Jan 8, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Jan 15, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

Story Times 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. CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS/ TRADICIONES NAVIDEÑAS Fri, Dec 4 WHAT TIME IS IT?/¿QUÉ HORA ES? Fri, Jan 8 JUST IMAGINE/IMAGÍNATE Fri, Jan 15 WINTERTIME/EL INVIERNO Fri, Jan 29 TWILIGHT TALES: WONDERFUL WATER Mon, Jan 4, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Wet and wonderful stories and songs will be followed by science activities and a craft. All ages. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

HOMEWORK LAB Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21 & Jan 4, 11, 25, 4p-6p, Anderson Road Teens are invited to use reserved computer lab space to work on homework. Library staff will be available to answer basic questions about computers and homework. 3D-LICIOUS PRINTING* Fri, Dec 11, 6p-8p, Main, Training Lab Use TinkerCad software and our 3D printer to custom-create your own cookie cutter. For all ages. Registration required. Call 527-9258. THE NERD HERD: A READING GROUP FOR TEENS Thu, Jan 28, 4p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room A If you’ve read it, we want to talk about it! Come share your favorite books with fellow fans. Ages 14-17.

Community Service TEEN SERVICE DAY* Sat, Jan 9, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room B Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens one month prior.

LEVEL UP @ THE LIBRARY Sat, Dec 19 & Jan 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.

Homeschool Programs WRITERS UNBLOCKED: WORLDBUILDING* Mon, Jan 18, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Room A Explore your imagination and improve your writing skills in a creative community. Ages 12-17. RETRO-ACTIVE: 1976* Wed, Jan 20, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Room A Explore the history and culture of the 1970s through games, crafts and media. Ages 12-17. TECH CLUB: BEATLAB* Fri, Jan 22, 2p-3:30p, Main, Training Lab Explore electronic music creation with Beatlab. Ages 11-17. Registration required and opens Dec 15.

Upcoming Hobbies TEEN SCRIBBLERS Bring your best creative writing or come and be inspired.

TEEN SERVICE DAY* Sat, Feb 6, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room B Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens Jan 4.

Sat, Dec 12, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Sat, Jan 23, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Jan 26, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room

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. Find our program listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

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UPCOMING The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald* Tue, Feb 2, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A & B Following a live performance by Greenville Jazz Collective, Dr. Colleen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Associate Professor of Early American Literature at USC Upstate speaks.

Jazz by Toni Morrison* Tue, Feb 23, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A & B Professor Monty Craig, professor of jazz guitar at Clemson University, performs and shares information about the jazz age.

Learn about the Jazz Age through the eyes of three American authors whose works helped immortalize the triumphs and tensions of the era: Langston Hughes, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Toni Morrison. Enjoy a live performance of jazz music before each discussion. A limited number of copies of selected books will be available in advance of the discussions, and can be picked up at the Reference Desk at the Hughes Main Library. This program is sponsored by The Humanities CouncilSC, a not-for-profit organization; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage. Series continues on Tue, Feb 2 and 23. Call 527-9258 to register and for more information on obtaining copies of the books.

The Dream Keeper and Other Poems by Langston Hughes* Tue, Jan 19, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A & B Following a live performance by Greenville Jazz Collective, Dr. Gilbert Allen, the Bennette E. Geer Professor of Literature at Furman University speaks. *Registration required DEC 2015/JAN 2016 | 7

ADULT PROGRAMS DEC 2015/JAN 2016 ANDERSON ROAD • 269-5210

MAULDIN • 277-7397

BEREA • 246-1695 Jan 26 | Book Club | 10a-11a

FOUNTAIN INN • 862-2576 Dec 3 | Unraveled: Holiday Party 2p-3p Jan 5 | eDevices @ the Library 3p-4:30p Jan 26 | Book Bingo | 10:30a-11:30a

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PELHAM ROAD • 288-6688 Dec 1 | AARP Smart Driver 9:30a-1:30p

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

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Thu, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) Fri, Dec 25 (Christmas) Thu, Dec 31 (Closing at 6p) Fri, Jan 1 (New Year's Day) Mon, Jan 18 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

*Registration required

AARP SMART DRIVER* Tue, Dec 1, 9:30a-1:30p, Pelham Road Drivers 55 and over may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance after taking this class. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.

Book Clubs AUGUSTA ROAD Wed, Dec 2, 1:30p-2:30p Short stories by Truman Capote: A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, and The Thanksgiving Visitor. Wed, Jan 6, 1:30p-2:30p The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant. BEREA Tue, Jan 26, 10a-11a The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. GREER Tue, Dec 15, 7p-8p* A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Enjoy holiday cookies and hot chocolate.

Tue, Jan 12, 7p-8p* The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Enjoy common 1930s snacks. SIMPSONVILLE Thu, Jan 28, 1p-2p All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. TAYLORS Mon, Jan 11, 2p-3p The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. TRAVELERS REST Mon, Dec 14, 1p-2:30p Holiday party and book swap. Share a favorite book you read this year and bring a few old books to swap. Mon, Jan 11, 1p-2:30p Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee.

HUGHES MAIN LIBRARY Visit greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more information about Book a Librarian

COMPUTER TUTORING Anderson Road, Augusta Road, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors, Travelers Rest 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 Workshops These workshops may supplement your skills or help you build your resume. Call 527-9258 to register for sessions at Main. See p. 3 for branch contact information. MICROSOFT OFFICE* Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Tue, Dec 1, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Jan 21, 3:30p-5:00p, Main, Training Lab TABLET BASICS* Learn to use your tablet device (Android and iOS). Topics covered include downloading digital materials available via greenvillelibrary.org. Wed, Dec 2, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Jan 14, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab AMAZON* Wed, Dec 9, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin Create an account, list an item and start selling on Amazon. AN HOUR OF CODE* Spend an hour learning the basics of computer programming by solving fun puzzles. No experience necessary. Wed, Dec 9, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Dec 10, 3p-4p, Mauldin Thu, Dec 10, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS* Tue, Dec 15, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Create a basic spreadsheet.

COMPUTER BASICS Use a mouse and navigate a computer. Wed, Dec 16 & Jan 12, 11a-12p, Anderson Road Thu, Dec 17 & Jan 13, 2p-3p, Anderson Road Tue Jan 12, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Thu, Jan 21, 6:30p-7:30p, Simpsonville INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL* Wed, Dec 16, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Use advanced features such as borders, tables, charts and formulas. CODE CLUB Thu, Dec 17 & Jan 21, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Meet with other aspiring coders to discuss web & mobile development. Learn how to use online resources available free via greenvillelibrary.org. COMPUTER BASICS II* Tue, Jan 19, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Find and open programs, manage files and copy/paste. EDEVICES* Tue, Jan 5, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Learn to use your tablet, phone or eReader. INTERNET BASICS* Thu, Jan 7, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Fri, Jan 22, 10a-11a, Simpsonville BEYOND GOOGLE SEARCH* Wed, Jan 20, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Explore many free tools included with a Google account including document creation, personalized calendars and blogging. MICROSOFT WORD BASICS* Fri, Jan 22, 11:30a-12:30p, Simpsonville Mon, Jan 25, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Tue, Jan 26, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab WINDOWS 10 Sat, Jan 23, 10:30a-11:30a, Augusta Road Learn the basics of Windows 10. Bring your own device.

*Registration required COMPUTER BASICS III* Tue, Jan 26, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Connect to a free wireless network, search the internet and browse websites safely. INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD* Incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art and more to add flare to basic documents. Wed, Jan 27, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Jan 27, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin

Gardening and Sustainability A Master Gardener shares information on the topic listed to aid you in improving your garden. RHODODENDRONS* Wed, Jan 13, 10a-11a, Mauldin

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STARTING SEEDS AND CROP ROTATION* Thu, Jan 14, 7p-8p, Mauldin

Health and Wellness ACTIVE RESOLUTIONS: HIKING* Mon, Jan 11, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin Foothills Trail Conference Executive Director, Heyward Douglass, tells you how to become a trailblazer and shares information on best places to hike, where to find equipment, health benefits and expenses involved. ESSENTIAL OILS: NATURE’S MEDICINE* Mon, Jan 25, 1p-2p, Simpsonville Wellness advocate and essential oil enthusiast Erin Giles shares information on using essential oils to reach personal health goals. Space is limited. ACTIVE RESOLUTIONS: RUNNING* Mon, Jan 25, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin Fleet Feet Greenville owner, Sheila McCullough-Burgess, shares information you need to become a runner or improve your skills including best places to run, health benefits and expenses involved.

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*Registration required ACTIVE RESOLUTIONS: ONLINE FITNESS RESOURCES* Wed, Jan 27, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin Explore ways to track exercise and weight loss using free apps and online resources.

WHEREVER THERE IS LIGHT Tue, Jan 26, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A Award-winning political historian and journalist Peter Golden, discusses social issues in America during World War II and introduces his new novel, Wherever There is Light. Set during World War II, it is the bittersweet story of an unlikely couple falling in love and struggling to maintain connection amid injustice and oppression. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more information.

Mon, Jan 25, 6:30p-8:30p, Taylors Share an evening celebrating Scottish culture and the life and poetry of Robert Burns. Samplings of traditional foods will be served. The wearing of tartan is welcome. Space is limited.

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UNRAVELED HOLIDAY PARTY: KNIT AND CROCHET Bring a handmade ornament to swap or come and be inspired. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks.

History and Genealogy

Thu, Dec 3, 2p-3p, Fountain Inn Thu, Dec 3, 6p-8p, Mauldin Sat, Dec 5, 2p-4p, Simpsonville

ANCESTRY.COM* Wed, Dec 16, 2p-3p, Simpsonville Use this online genealogical resource—available free at all library system locations—and explore other tools that can help you find your family history.

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY* Thu, Dec 3, 6p-8p, Travelers Rest Award-winning photographer Michael Lamb shows you major features and icons, composition, camera care and more.

CHAUTAUQUA DISCUSSION: THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION Tue, Jan 12, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Furman University OLLI instructor, Gary Aten, shares Lewis and Clark's epic journey up the Missouri River and across the Rockies. STORYTELLING NIGHT: FAVORITE MEMORIES OF GROWING UP Thu, Jan 14, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville County area and beyond. Come and listen or share your own related story. GREENVILLE TEXTILE HISTORY* Thu, Jan 21, 6p-7:30p, Anderson Road Members of upstate mill communities share stories about the time when Greenville was the Textile Capitol of the World.

ROBERT BURNS NIGHT*

Decorate a coffee mug to look like a snowman. Materials provided.

SOUTH CAROLINA ROOM ORIENTATION AND TOUR* Mon, Jan 25, 6p-9p, Main, South Carolina Room Join us for a tour of the South Carolina Room and an introduction to resources for researching history and family history. Personalized genealogical and historical research assistance will be available after the class. Call 527-9261 to register.

Hobbies SNOWMAN MUG CRAFT* Tue, Dec 1, 5p-6p, Anderson Road

UNRAVELED: KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Sat, Dec 5 & Jan 2, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Dec 19 & Jan 9, 23, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Thu, Jan 7, 6p-8p, Mauldin 3D PAPER SNOWFLAKE CRAFT* Tue, Dec 8, 5p-6p, Anderson Road Get into the winter season and create a three dimensional paper snowflake. Materials provided. SCRIBBLERS WRITING GROUP Adult creative writers at any level or of any genre are invited to bring their best work or come get inspired. Tue, Dec 8 & Jan 12, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Dec 10 & Jan 28, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A SENIORS’ MORNING OUT: BINGO Wed, Dec 9 & Jan 13, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer Join us for a morning of bingo and prizes. DIY HOLIDAY NAIL ART* Thu, Dec 10, 5p-6p, Anderson Road Give your nails a festive makeover with seasonal designs. Materials provided. PINTEREST FOR THE HOLIDAYS* Thu, Dec 10, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin Use this free social media forum to collect holiday ideas for DIY gifts, recipes, decor and more.

ARM KNITTING Thu, Dec 10, 7p-8p, Simpsonville Learn to knit an infinity scarf using nothing more than your arms. No knitting experience needed. Participants will leave with their very own beautiful scarf. Please bring at least one skein of chunky yarn. 3D-LICIOUS PRINTING* Fri, Dec 11, 6p-8p, Main, Training Lab Use TinkerCad software and our 3D printer to custom-create your own cookie cutter. For all ages. Registration required. Call 527-9258. HOLIDAY WATERCOLORS* Sat, Dec 12, 10a-11:30a, Mauldin Use beginner watercolor techniques to create holiday cards for friends and family. All materials provided. SCI-FI ART SHOW* Sat, Dec 12, 4p-5p, Simpsonville Display your original artwork celebrating the world of science fiction or come see what others have submitted in this one-of-a-kind art show. Family friendly drawings, paintings, dioramas, or sculptures are welcome. Artist set up from 3:30p-4p. BLOGGING WITH WORDPRESS* Thu, Dec 17, 7p-8p, Simpsonville Build your own website and interactive blog. DIGITAL CAMERA WORKSHOP: TAKING STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHS* Tue, Jan 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. COLORING SESSION Tue, Jan 5, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Room C Adults join us for the fun and calming practice of coloring. Coloring sheets and colors will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Call 527-9258 for more information.

*Registration required BEGINNER DRAWING* Sat, Jan 9, 10a-11:30a, Mauldin Use beginner pencil drawing techniques to accurately depict still life subjects. All materials provided. NEEDLE AND THREAD: MEET YOUR SEWING MACHINE* Sat, Jan 16, 10a-12p, Taylors Learn how to use a basic, noncomputerized sewing machine: threading, pressure feet, stitch types and basic maintenance will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced. Bring your own sewing machine (optional). DREAM CATCHER CRAFT* Tue, Jan 19, 5p-6p, Anderson Road Create your own dream catcher to help you focus on your goals for the year. All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own fabric. BOOK BINGO* Tue, Jan 26, 10:30a-11:30a, Fountain Inn Come out to play Bingo and win books! Bring a gently used book to donate for use as a prize. BASIC PHOTO EDITING WITH PICASA* Thu, Jan 28th, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin Use basic editing tools to crop, straighten and enhance the color of photographs.

Job Skills CHILDCARE TRAINING* Lifelong Learning Center of Greenville County Schools cimmoffers 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. Mon, Dec 7 & Jan 11, 6p-8:30p, Taylors Tue, Dec 15 & Jan 19, 6p-8:30p, Mauldin

ONLINE JOB SEARCHING* Thu, Jan 28, 3p-4p, Mauldin Use the computer for your job hunt.

Money Smarts FREDDIE MAC CREDITSMART®* Sat, Jan 23 & 30, 9:30a-1:30p, Greer Learn to build and maintain better credit. Take control of your money and get credit smart now! Presented by the Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Presenters will utilize the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Call 467-7095 to register.

Upcoming LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: ALL THAT JAZZ THE GREAT GATSBY BY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD Tue, Feb 2, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A & B Following a live performance by Greenville Jazz Collective, Dr. Colleen O’Brien, Associate Professor of Early American Literature at USC Upstate speaks. JAZZ BY TONI MORRISON Tue, Feb 23, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A & B Professor Monty Craig, professor of jazz guitar at Clemson University, performs and shares information about the jazz age. ANTON CHEKHOV Tue, Feb 9, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A Executive and Artistic Director of the Warehouse Theatre, Paul Savas, explores Anton Chekhov’s body of work and shares the reasons it is still relevant today.

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VITA: VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE @ YOUR LIBRARY Coming in February Anderson Road, Fountain Inn, Main and Travelers Rest United Way of Greenville provides tax preparation assistance for eligible individuals. Call 211 for more information or to make an appointment. Otherwise, services are available on a first come, first served basis.

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African American History Harvest February 16-18 The library system is building a digital collection to help preserve Greenville County's black history. Your family's cherished photographs of schools, churches, businesses and neighborhoods are historic treasures that can help tell part of the story. Photos that you loan to the library for submission to this collection will be scanned and returned to you. Call 242-5000 x2169 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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