Dec 14/Jan 15 Newsletter by Greenville County Library System

Dec 2014/Jan 2015 Newsletter Porkchop Productions Presents: Holly and the Christmas Gift • p. 4 Let it Go: The Frozen Party • p. 6 Holiday Crafts • p. 11

Dear Reader, Because this time of year can be more hectic than usual and wintry weather can interfere with your plans, I invite you to take advantage of the many convenient services offered by your public library system. When you can’t get to the library, call any of our locations and a staff member will be happy to look up something for you or renew your library materials if no one else is waiting for them. You can also log in to your library account to renew items, pay fines or request an item be put on hold. You can even create a wish list of items you’d like to borrow in the future. Haven’t set up your online account yet? No problem. Any staff member will be happy to help you in person or walk you through the process over the phone. You can also get answers to your questions by calling 527-9258 or sending an email to asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org. Each day on an ad hoc basis, staff members have the privilege of assisting someone as they create a resume or set up a spreadsheet; or download a book, song or magazine from the library’s website. If you would like to schedule a time for us to work with you on your specific needs, try out our new service—Book a Librarian. For more details, see page 8 of this newsletter or call 527-9258. Remember, your public library is at your service. Just click on Need Help at the top of the homepage of greenvillelibrary.org to discover a variety of ways to get in touch with us.

Dec 2014/ Jan 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Joe L. Allen (Vice-Chairman) Mrs. Susan Barry (Secretary) Mr. Chace Campbell Mr. Doug Churdar (Chairman) Mr. Robert Clark Mr. S. Allan Hill (Treasurer) Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis Mr. Joe Poore EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

MISSION To serve Greenville County as the best provider of guided access to quality resources for information, education and leisure.

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.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2015,

Beverly James Executive Director

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.

ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER

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.

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.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT OUR NEWSLETTER? Email us at communications@greenvillelibrary.org.

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PARK FREE AT HUGHES MAIN LIBRARY ON HERITAGE GREEN IN DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS.

Originally located in the Greenville County Courthouse on East North Street, the Greenville County Law Library moved to its current home on the upper level of the Hughes Main Library in 2007. As one of the few in the state that is open to the public, the Legal Reference Collection provides a valuable service to our community. The collection includes over 5,700 volumes covering a wide range of legal resources and documents including South Carolina court decisions, the South Carolina Code of Laws as well as federal codes and cases, legal encyclopedias and treatises on a variety of legal topics. Patrons may also use the Westlaw legal online database–available free at all Greenville County Library System locations. This database provides access to codes and cases from all 50 states, the federal courts and much more. Vicky, Discovery Services, Legal Reference Librarian

LOCATIONS

HOURS Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

25 Heritage Green Place Greenville 29601

311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644

Simpsonville 29681

maincirc@greenvillelibrary.org

simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org

864-242-5000

fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576

Anderson Road (West) Branch

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 29611

505 Pennsylvania Avenue

316 W Main Street, Taylors 29687

andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org

Greer 29650

taylors@greenvillelibrary.org

864-269-5210

greer@greenvillelibrary.org 864-877-8722

864-268-5955

Hughes Main Library

626 NE Main Street

HUGHES MAIN LIBRARY Mon-Fri • 9:00a-9:00p Sat • 9:00a-6:00p Sun • 2:00p-6:00p

864-963-9031

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

17 Center Street, Travelers Rest 29690

100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605

800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607

travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org

augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org

mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org

864-834-3650

864-277-0161

864-277-7397

Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch 111 N Highway 25 Bypass

Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch

Greenville 29617

1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615

berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695

pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org

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

BRANCHES Mon-Thu • 9:00a-9:00p Fri-Sat • 9:00a-6:00p

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Wed, Dec 24 (closing at 6p) Thu, Dec 25 & Fri, Dec 26 (Christmas) Wed, Dec 31 (closing at 6p) Thu, Jan 1 (New Year's Day) Mon, Jan 19 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

864-288-6688

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KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAMS DEC 2014/JAN 2015 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 Wed, Dec 24 (closing at 6p) Thu, Dec 25 & Fri, Dec 26 (Christmas) Wed, Dec 31 (closing at 6p) Thu, Jan 1 (New Year's Day) Mon, Jan 19 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL PORKCHOP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: HOLLY AND THE CHRISTMAS GIFT This fun-filled play will put audiences of all ages in the holiday spirit! Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up. Mon, Dec 1, 4:00p-4:45p, Greer Mon, Dec 1, 7:00p-7:45p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Dec 2, 4:00p-4:45p, Simpsonville

PLAYDATE

WEEKLY PROGRAMS There are no preschool programs in December. Preschool programs resume on Monday, January 5. Due to space limitations, many scheduled story times and special programs cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking permission for your group of 3 or more, please call the location you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be not be admitted.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road Bouncing Babies and Toddler Tales participants are invited to drop-in for playtime! Ages 1 month-3 years. No registration required.

LET’S PRETEND: BIG TOP

BOUNCING BABIES PM V

Fri, Jan 9, 10:30a-11:15a & 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Meeting Room A We begin with circus stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Tame lions and tigers, squeeze into a clown car and practice your acrobatic skills. Ages 2-5. Registration required and opens Dec 12.

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

KINDERCRAFT

EARLY LITERACY SKILLS LK • Letter Knowledge NS • Narrative Skills PA • Print Awareness

PH • Phonological Awareness PM • Print Motivation V • Vocabulary

Ages 3-5 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, 10:00a, 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. Monday & Thursday, 10:00a, Main, Story Room

STORY TIME NS PA PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children. Mondays, 10:30a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Fridays, 10:30a, Taylors

CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKE PAINTING NS Join us for snowy stories and songs. Paint a beautiful crystallized snowflake. Registration required and opens Dec 31. Thu, Jan 8, 10a-10:30a, Berea Mon, Jan 12, 3:30p-4p, Simpsonville Fri, Jan 23, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Mon, Jan 26, 3:30p-4p, Greer

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

BUILDINGS & BRIDGES Wed, Jan 28, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

SATURDAY STORIES Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories. SNOW Sat, Jan 17, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room BUBBLES Sat, Jan 31, 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 SensoryStoryTime@greenvillelibrary.org. MOOSE TALES Fri, Jan 16, 10a-10:45a, Main, Story Room

UPCOMING STORYVENTURES

WINTER WARM Wed, Jan 7, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO Wed, Jan 14, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

Fri, Feb 6, 11a-12p, Main, Story Room Join us for this unique program that uses hands on experiences with multiple mediums. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 2 children per adult caregiver. No groups. Registration required and opens Jan 30.

For ages 4 & under with a caregiver who is at least 15 years of age. Children ages 5-10 may also enter if visiting with a child age 0-4 and their caregiver. Call 864-527-9248.

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

ALPHABET ART Wed, Jan 21, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Thu, Jan 22, 10a-10:30a, Travelers Rest

Mon, Tue & Fri • 1:00p-8:00p Wed & Thu • 5:00p-8:00p Sat • 9:00a-5:00p Sun • 2:00p-5:00p

Hughes Main Library Children's Area

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LOLLIPOPS CONCERT

MY FIRST DRIVE-IN MOVIE

MINECRAFT MANIA

Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents this musical program which features the book My Favorite Things and the GSO String Quintet.

Transform a cardboard box into a pretend car and watch a short movie. Bring a box from home. All other materials provided. Ages 2-6. Registration required and opens Dec 18.

Fri, Jan 30, 6p-7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Explore, build and dig your way through this Minecraft celebration with fun activities, including a game station and a live action Minecraft room. Bring your own device or use ours. Ages 6-12. Registration required and opens Jan 5.

Sat, Dec 6, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Dec 6, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Wed, Jan 14, 11a-12p, Augusta Road Thu, Jan 15, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road Wed, Jan, 21, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Tue, Jan, 27, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea

LOLLIPOPS CONCERT Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents this musical program which features the book Over the Hills and Far Away and the GSO Woodwind Quintet. Sat, Jan 17, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Jan 17, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

LET IT GO: THE FROZEN PARTY

My first library card.

Dress up like your favorite character and join us for Frozen fun featuring music, games and crafts. Ages 4-9.

CHESS CLUB Fri, Jan 9, 4p-4:45p, Taylors Bring your board and join other players for a fun game of chess. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Ages 6-12.

Tue, Jan 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Fri, Jan 23, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road

YOGA STORIES NEW! ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: ANCIENT CHINA Learn about the history of ancient China through books, games and crafts. Theme-based costumes welcome. Ages 5-11. Registration required. Mon, Jan 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Jan 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer

READING WITH RINGLING BROS®! Begins Mon, Dec 8 This special winter reading program allows children to earn circus tickets! For children ages 2-12. Visit greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

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Wed, Jan 28, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road Learn yoga poses through music and stories. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Ages 2-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Dec 17.

SCIENCE STATION: STEAM MATH PLAYGROUND Wed, Jan 28, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms B-C Learn about geometric design and participate in an art activity using a giant spiral designer. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Jan 2.

LIBRARY LEGO® Fri, Jan 30, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Bring your own LEGO® bricks and let your imagination go wild. Ages 5-12.

BOOK CLUBS MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB Fri, Dec 19, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Read A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time and come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventures with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 5-10. Registration required.

MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB Fri, Jan 16, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Read Dogs in the Dead of Night and come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventures with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 5-10. Registration required.

ONCE UPON A TIME: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE NEW! Thu, Jan 22, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road Join us as we discuss a different classic children’s book each month, followed by a game or craft. This month we’ll discuss The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis and make King or Queen of Narnia crowns. Read the book prior to the program. Ages 6-11. Registration required and opens Dec 18.

A TO Z MYSTERIES SCAVENGER HUNT Wed, Jan 28, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Join us for this scavenger hunt based on the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

CRAFTS WINTER CRAFT Sat, Dec 6, 3:30p-4p, Fountain Inn Celebrate winter by creating a fun and festive snowman. Ages 3-11. Registration required.

CRAFTIME For ages 5-11. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. WINTER WONDER SCENE Bring a shoe box and create a winter wonderland. Registration required and opens Dec 8. Mon, Jan 5, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Mon, Jan 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Mauldin Tue, Jan 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Jan 22, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Thu, Jan 22, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room Fri, Jan 23, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors ANIMAL CRAFT Thu, Jan 15, 3:30p-4p, Fountain Inn Make a craft of your favorite animal. Ages 3-11. Registration required.

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL CHRISTMAS FUN Drop in for Christmas stories, carols, cookies and a craft. All ages. Fri, Dec 5, 3p-5p, Anderson Road Sat, Dec 6, 3p-5p, Greer

HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG STORY TIME Tue, Dec 9, 6p-7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-B Join us for an evening celebrating the holiday season with stories and songs featuring Christmas and Hanukkah. Blue Ridge High School Chorus will lead the sing-a-long and share a few of their holiday favorites. Light refreshments provided. All ages.

KIDS & FAMILY STORY TIMES BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Enjoy a 45-minute English/Spanish story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en inglés y español para todas las edades. Llame al 242-5000 x2634 para más información. CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS/ TRADICIONES NAVIDEÑAS Fri, Dec 5 HAPPY NEW YEAR!/¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! Fri, Jan 9 NOW I KNOW MY ABCs/EL ABECEDARIO Fri, Jan 16 FAVORITE STORIES/CUENTOS FAVORITOS Fri, Jan 23 PUPPETS!/¡TÍTERES! Fri, Jan 30

THE POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY Thu, Dec 18, 6:30p-7:30p, Pelham Road Join us in your pajamas for hot chocolate and cookies as we read The Polar Express, play holiday games and make a craft. Ages 2-10. Registration required and opened Nov 20.

NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY Wed, Dec 31, 11:30a-12:30p, Travelers Rest Welcome in 2015 with stories, games, snacks, fun crafts and a balloon-drop at 12:00p. Ages 2-6 with an adult caregiver. Registration required.

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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

SCIENCE STATION: MATH PLAYGROUND STEAM

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.

Learn about geometric design and participate in an art activity using a giant spiral designer. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Jan 2.

TEEN SERVICE DAY

ALL ABOUT ANIME

Sat, Dec 6 & Jan 3, 1p-4p, Main, Story Room Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens one month prior.

Sat, Dec 13 & Jan 10, 3p-4p, Greer Discuss all things anime, make crafts and meet other anime enthusiasts. Anime attire/cosplay welcome! Ages 9-17. Registration required.

Fri, Jan 9, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Jan 16, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

UPCOMING

Mon, Jan 5, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Swing in for stories, songs, crafts and a visit from our favorite curious monkey. All ages. Children may wear pajamas. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

TWILIGHT TALES: CHILLY SCIENCE Mon, Feb 2, 7p-7:30p, STEAM

Sat, Dec 13, 10a-11a, Mauldin Learn to fold Japanese origami decorations for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required.

Find our program listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

TWILIGHT TALES: CURIOUS GEORGE

HOLIDAY ORIGAMI

TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS DEC 2014/JAN 2015

Main, Story Room Join us for chilly stories and songs, followed by an icy craft and activities about weather. All ages. Children may wear pajamas. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

MINI-MAKERS: FAIRY TALES FOREVER Wed, Feb 4, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver.

BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES FARM LIFE/LA VIDA CAMPESTRE Fri, Feb 6, 6p-6:45p, Main, Story Room

All Science Station and In Between Crafts programs 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.

CRAFTS IN BETWEEN: CONDUCTIVE HOLIDAY CARDS Thu, Dec 11, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Play and Literacy Center Learn about circuits and create holiday cards that light up. Rising 4th-7th graders. Registration required and opened Nov 10.

HOBBIES TEEN SCRIBBLERS Bring your best creative writing or come and be inspired. Sat, Dec 20, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Sat, Jan 10, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Jan 27, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room

LEVEL UP @ THE LIBRARY Sat, Dec 20 & Jan 17, 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.

TECH THURSDAY: TINKERCAD Thu, Jan 22, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Explore 3-D modeling with Tinkercad. Participants must have an email address. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens Dec 15.

UPCOMING TEEN SERVICE DAY Sat, Feb 7, 1p-4p, Main, Story Room Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens Jan 7.

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SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031 Dec 6 | Stamping: Holiday Cards 2p-4p Dec 9, Jan 13 | Scribblers | 7p-8:30p

INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE: • Search Library website or catalog • Research a topic beyond Google • Download eBooks, audiobooks, magazines or music • Search for funding and grants • Use business and investment research tools • Use online test preparation resources • Start researching your family history

PERSONALIZED COMPUTER TUTORING:

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

• Computer, internet and email basics • Microsoft Word basics • Microsoft Excel basics • Microsoft PowerPoint basics • How to search for a job online • How to fill out an online job application

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• How to create a basic resume

CELTIC CHRISTMAS Tue, Dec 2 , 7p-8p, Greer Local music group Celtic Echoes presents an evening of Christmas and folk tunes featuring dulcimers, a cello, penny whistle, Native American flute and guitar. A discussion of these folk instruments to follow.

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Thu, Dec 4, 6:30p-7:30p, Greer Greer legend Leland Burch will read from his new book What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Book signing to follow. Please bring a personal copy to be signed. Copies will also be available for purchase the night of the event. Cash only. Registration required.

CHILDCARE TRAINING Tue, Dec 16 & Jan 20, 6p-8:30p, Mauldin Lifelong Learning Center of the Greenville County School District offers this class designed to meet the SC Department of Social Services training requirements for all staff in a public or private day care facility. Parents may also benefit from attending. Cost is $15 per class. Call 355-6053 to register.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS AUGUSTA ROAD Tue, Dec 9, 6p-7:30p Heart of Gold: A Blessings Novel by Beverly Jenkins. Tue, Jan 20, 6p-7:30p Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life’s Riches by Steve Harvey. BEREA Tue, Jan 27, 10a-11a Even After All This Time: a Story of Love, Revolution, and Leaving Iran by Afschineh Latifi. FOUNTAIN INN Tue, Jan 6, 7p-8:30p The Silver Star by Jeanette Walls. SIMPSONVILLE Thu, Jan 22, 1p-2p The Tenth Gift by Jane Johnson.

These classes also presented in English. See listings on p. 9 & 10. Llame al 242-5000 x2634 para más información.

MICROSOFT WORD 2013 A NIVEL INTERMEDIO Martes, 20 de enero, 6p-8p, Main, Laboratorio de Computación Mejore y repase sus habilidades con Word. Aprenda métodos recomendados para crear documentos que sean profesionales, funcionales e interesantes.

INTRODUCCIÓN A MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 Martes, 27 de enero, 6p-8p, Main, Laboratorio de Computación Descubra el uso práctico de Excel para mantener datos, hacer cuentas y analizar información. Tendrá la oportunidad de crear un presupuesto personal básico.

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance @ Your Library United Way of Greenville provides tax preparation assistance. Call 211 for more information or to make an appointment. Otherwise, services are available on a first come, first served basis.

EBOOKS @ THE LIBRARY Simpsonville & Main, Upper Level Get individualized help learning how to download free eBooks via greenvillelibrary.org. Bring your library card and eReader or mobile device. Call for appointment.

COMPUTER BASICS Registration required.

TAYLORS Mon, Dec 8, 2p-3p The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION WORKSHOP

Mon, Jan 12, 2p-3p The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths.

Tue, Dec 30, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Make your New Year’s resolution stick with practical strategies from Charles Duhigg’s popular book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Registration required.

TRAVELERS REST Mon, Dec 8, 1p-2:30p Holiday party and book swap. Bring a favorite book you read this year to discuss and a few old books to swap.

DIVORCE LAW

Mon, Jan 12, 1p-2:30p To The Letter by Simon Garfield.

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30p-7p, Anderson Road Experts from South Carolina Legal Services present this free legal seminar followed by a question and answer session. Information given is most helpful to uncontested divorces—those without custody and property disputes. Call 679-3232 to register.

CLASES DE LA COMPUTADORA EN ESPANOL

COMPUTER CLASSES COMPUTER TUTORING Anderson Road, Augusta Road, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville 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.

E-DEVICES @ THE LIBRARY Tue, Jan 6, 3:30p-5p, Fountain Inn Get individualized help learning how to use your tablet, smart phone or e-reader. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 9, 10a-12p, Fountain Inn Fri, Jan 23, 10a-11a, Pelham Road Mon, Jan 26, 10a-12p, Augusta Road

INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER Learn to navigate the internet, create folders, save and retrieve files, and copy and paste. Registration required. Tue, Dec 9, 2p-4p, Fountain Inn Mon, Jan 26, 2p-4p, Augusta Road

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 Wed, Dec 10, 3:30p-5:00p, Main, Training Lab Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Participants must be able to use a mouse and have basic typing skills. Registration required.

MICROSOFT WORD 2013 Learn to create and edit documents. Registration required. Thu, Dec 11, 2:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Tue, Dec 16, 3p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, Jan 26, 10a-11a, Pelham Road

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INTERNET BASICS Learn to surf the web using Internet Explorer. Registration required. Mon, Jan 12, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Wed, Jan 21, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Fri, Jan 23, 4p-5p, Pelham Road

SKYPE Learn to make video calls using this free software. Registration required.

HTML AND CSS Wed, Jan 14, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin Learn the basics of HTML and CSS using Treehouse—an online resource available free via greenvillelibrary.org. You must have a library card to participate. Registration required.

Tue, Jan 13, 3p-4:30p,Fountain Inn Fri, Jan 23, 2p-3p, Pelham Road

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Registration required. Wed, Jan 14, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin Tue, Jan 27, 2p-4p, Augusta Road

FILMS PAPERBACK PROJECTIONS: LITERARY FILM SERIES Join local educational film group, The Film House, for the screening and discussion of a movie based on a play or book. All films rated G-PG13. PERSUASION (rated PG) Fri, Dec 12, 6p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB (rated PG13) Sat, Dec 13, 3p-5:30p, Taylors SOLARIS (rated PG13) Fri, Jan 23, 6p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A MINORITY REPORT (rated PG13) Sat, Jan 24, 3p-5:30p, Greer

FREDDIE MAC CREDITSMART® Sat, Jan 10 & 17, 9:30a-1:30p, Augusta Road Greenville County Human Relations Commission presents best practices for building and maintaining credit. Presenters will utilize the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Call 467-7095 to register.

SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP Registered representative for Social Security Elizabeth Leventis shares information on applying for Social Security. Registration required. Tue, Jan 13, 6:30p-7:30p, Augusta Road Tue, Jan 20, 12p-1p, Augusta Road

GARDENING AND SUSTAINABLITY

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GREENHOUSE GARDENING

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin Learn the basics of JavaScript using Treehouse—an online resource available free via greenvillelibrary.org. You must have a library card to participate. Registration required.

Tue, Jan 6, 7p-8p, Pelham Road Master Gardener Debra Varvaro discusses a variety of greenhouses and how to grow tropical and citrus plants. Registration required.

SUCCESS WITH SEEDS POWERPOINT 2013 Thu, Jan 15, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin Learn to make successful slideshows and presentations for work or school. Registration required.

INTERMEDIATE WORD 2013

QUICK JOBS WITH A FUTURE Steve Hand, Quick Jobs Director at Greenville Technical College, shares advice on how to re-enter the workforce through affordable job skills training lasting 90 days or less. Call 527-9293 for more information. Wed, Jan 28, 10:30a-12p, Taylors Thu, Jan 29, 10:30a-12p, Travelers Rest

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Thu, Jan 15, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Computer Lab Learn to 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.

EBAY BASICS Mon, Jan 26, 4p-5p, Pelham Road Learn to create an account, list an item and start selling on eBay. Registration required.

CHAUTAUQUA FILM: ALL ABOUT EVE (rated PG) Sun, Jan 11, 2:30p-5p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for a screening of the 1950 film that gained actress Bette Davis her eighth academy award nomination. Call 244-1499 for more information.

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION WORKSHOP Identity theft prevention specialist Nancy Manning discusses identity theft, how to prevent it and what to do if your identity is stolen. Resources for further learning will be made available. Registration required. Sat, Dec 6, 11a-12p, Augusta Road Sat, Dec 13, 11a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Jan 10, 11a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Jan 24, 11a-12p, Greer

Tue, Jan 6, 7p-8p, Mauldin Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave shares how to collect, preserve and prepare seeds for planting. Learn how seeds germinate and how to start seeds for planting outside. Registration required.

PREPPING FLOWER BEDS AND BORDERS FOR SPRING Thu, Jan 15, 7p-8p, Simpsonville Master Gardener Suzy Boghani shares advice on planting and maintaining flower beds. Participants will learn ways to make flower bed and border maintenance easier while discovering resources for further learning. Registration required.

UNUSUAL SOLUTIONS FOR CONTAINER GARDENERS Wed, Jan 21, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest Master Gardener Hedy Dreskin shares basic container gardening concepts as well as suggestions for using nontraditional containers for indoor and outdoor plantings. Learn how to use container gardens for centerpieces and holiday arrangements. Registration required.

PROPAGATION WORKSHOP Thu, Jan 22, 7p-8p, Berea In this hands on workshop, Master Gardeners Abby Flint and Krista Matsumoto demonstrate how to propagate plants from cuttings. Learn the best time to propagate certain plants, how to treat them once potted and how long they need to be potted prior to transplant. Registration required.

BACKYARD HOMESTEADING: RAISING CHICKENS Tue, Jan 27, 6p-7:30p, Anderson Road Learn the basics of creating your own flock. Topics covered include choosing breeds, providing proper shelter and general chicken health and wellness. Registration required.

HISTORY AND GENEALOGY STORYTELLING NIGHT: OLD SAYINGS, PROVERBS AND MAXIMS Thu, Jan 8, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of upper Greenville County and beyond. Come and listen or share your own story.

CHAUTAUQUA DISCUSSION: BETTE DAVIS Tue, Jan 13, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A-C Join us for an insightful discussion of this pivotal historical figure. Learn about the dramatic life of this Broadway and Hollywood actress who had a career spanning six decades and was at one time the highest paid woman in America. Call 244-1499 for more information.

A DRIVE AROUND 1960s GREENVILLE Thu, Jan 15, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea Using old photographs and the Greenville County Driving Tour of Historic Sites, a member of the South Carolina Room staff brings 1960s Greenville back to life. Registration required.

SOUTH CAROLINA ROOM ORIENTATION AND TOUR

UPCYCLED CRAFTS: GLASS ORNAMENTS

Mon, Jan 26, 6p-9p, Main, South Carolina Room Learn to use South Carolina Room resources to research your family history. Personalized genealogical and historical research assistance available following the tour. Call 527-9261 to register.

Tue, Dec 9, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest Transform a plain glass globe into a work of art for your Christmas tree. Materials provided. Registration required.

HOBBIES UNRAVELED: KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Thu, Dec 4, 18, Jan 15, 10a-12p, Greer Thu, Dec 4 & Jan 8, 1p-3p, Fountain Inn Thu, Dec 4 & Jan 8, 6p-8p, Mauldin Sat, Dec 6 & Jan 3, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Dec 13, 27 & Jan 10, 24, 2p-4p, Simpsonville

NEEDLE AND THREAD: CHRISTMAS TREE CROSS STITCH Sat, Dec 6, 10a-12p, Taylors Learn how to create a cross stitch Christmas tree design. Bring your choice of a piece of felt, flannel or burlap fabric. Registration required.

STAMPING: HOLIDAY CARDS Sat, Dec 6, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Local artisan Kathy Nolan teaches you to create holiday cards. All materials provided. Registration required.

SCRIBBLERS WRITING GROUP Bring your own work or come be inspired. Tue, Dec 9 & Jan 13, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Dec 11 & Jan 22, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

FAMILY NIGHT: BINGO Thu, Dec 11 & Jan 8, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Join us for an evening of Bingo! Prizes awarded to the winners. Registration required.

Marie Hughes Main Circulation

I'm Reading Vertigo 42 by: Martha Grimes FIND IT: Fic Grimes

NEEDLE AND THREAD: MEET YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sat, Jan 10, 10a-12p, Taylors Learn how to use a basic (noncomputerized) sewing machine: threading, pressure feet, stitch types and basic maintenance will be demonstrated and discussed. Bring your own sewing machine if desired. Registration required.

Diana Outreach Services

I'm Watching Ender's Game FIND IT: DVD Ender's

THE OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE Mon, Jan 26, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest Freelance outdoor writer and photographer L. Woodrow Ross discusses basic outdoor survival and photography. Registration required.

LANGUAGE CLASSES RUSSIAN CONVERSATIONAL CLUB Wed, Dec 10, Jan 14, 6:30p-7:30p, Pelham Road Practice speaking Russian with native speaker and interpreter, Marianna Avery. Registration required.

Ashley Youth Services

I'm Listening to Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir FIND IT: Download it using Freegal–free with your library card via greenvillelibrary.org.

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WORKSHOP

FEBRUARY 28, 10A-12:30P, MAIN African American Genealogy programs return to the library in February as part of our Black History Month celebration. These programs are uniquely suited to help those who are tracing their African American family members back to and before the Civil War. Many who start this search find it particularly challenging due to the lack of individuals' names in census records and other documents prior to 1870. To help in this quest, volunteers and staff of the South Carolina Room have produced two volumesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Slave Name Index of Greenville County, Probate Records 1787-1864 and Slave Name Index of Pickens County, Probate Court Records 1828-1864. These resources, along with guided assistance from local African American genealogy experts, will be highlighted in the workshop on February 28. Reservation recommended. Call the South Carolina Room at 242-5000 x2169 to register for this workshop.

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