Jan/Feb 2020 Event Guide

EVENT GUIDE Greenville County Library System JAN/FEB 2020

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Pat Conroy: I was Born to Be in a Library

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Songs of the Folk in Concert

Documentary: Throw Down Your Heart Screening & Discussion

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Frozen Party

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WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES These classes use the Palmetto Basics to build Kindergarten Readiness skills.

Event Guide Jan/Feb 2020

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Baby and preschool classes resume Monday, January 6, 2020.

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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 20 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Free Library Events

Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult caregiver during programs. Adult attendees at children’s programs must be accompanied by a child. Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program.

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 as soon as possible but no later than 5 work days in advance to ADA Coordinator at 864-527-9240 or adacoordinator@ greenvillelibrary.org.

Winter Session

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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.2634.

About this Event Guide This publication is partially underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Join the Friends to have this event guide mailed to your home.

Visit greenvillelibrary.org/friends.

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Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

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

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

ESOL Story Time ages 1-5 For families learning English.

Tue, 10a, Anderson Road

Mother Goose on the Loose

Story Time preschoolers

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

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, 10a, Simpsonville Fri, 10a, Taylors

1-24 mos with adult caregiver

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs

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.

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.

Tue, 11a, Main, Story Room NEW DAY! Wed, 10a, Travelers Rest Wed, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville

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Stories, music, and movement.

Mon, 11a, Main, Story Room NEW DAY! Tue, 11a, Simpsonville

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

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

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

Friends of the Library Used Book Sales First & Third Thursdays* Jan 16 & Feb 6, 20 • 9a-12p

Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road, Suite E-2 *Friends members only. Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door or online at greenvillelibrary.org/Friends.

Proceeds from book sales help to fund Greenville County Library System classes and events.

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= Registration required. Contact location to register. Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.

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

ANDERSON ROAD • West Branch

864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611 Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard

Microsoft Word: Create a Document

Intro to Email & Passwords

ESOL Story Time preschoolers

Thu, Feb 6, 10a-11:30a

Thu, Feb 13, 10a-11:30a

Wholeness Health Series: Coping with Depression

Thu, Feb 20, 10a-11:30a

Tue, Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10a-10:30a For families learning English.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Winter Block Party ages 5 & under

Friendship Fiesta ages 12 & under

Build It! ages 4-12

Tue, Feb 4, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Thu, Feb 6, 3:30p-4:15p Make cards and decorate cookies.

Supplies provided.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30a-11:15a Supplies provided.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Thu, Feb 13, 6p-7p Led by Mental Health America of Greenville County.

AUGUSTA ROAD • Ramsey Family Branch

864-277-0161 • augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 100 Lydia Steet, Greenville, SC 29605 Business Start-Up Basics

Tue, Jan 7, 6p-8p Piedmont SCORE covers topics including raising money, marketing, accounting tools, and basic business planning.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ TakeAWorkshop.

Entrepreneur Series

Sat, Jan 11, 18 & 25, 10a-12p Anja Smith, owner of All Clear Plumbing, leads a three-part series on starting a business.

Voter Registration

Mon, Jan 13, 2p-6p (drop-in) The League of Women Voters helps you register to vote.

Creating in Miniature

Helping Hands: Valentine Cards

ages 12-18

Thu, Jan 16, 4:15p-6:15p Earn service hours creating cards for children in the hospital.

Supplies and snacks provided.

Story Time preschoolers

Thu, Jan 9, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Thu, Jan 9 & Feb 13, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Police Officer Story Time ages 5 & under

Thu, Jan 16, 10a-10:30a See a police officer and patrol car!

Sat, Jan 25 & Feb 22, 2p-4p Supplies provided or bring your own project.

Build It! ages 4-12

Coloring & Chocolate

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Mon, Feb 10, 3p-4p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Resume Basics

Tue, Feb 11, 3p-4p

Owls & Their Habits

Mon, Feb 17, 6:30p-7:30p Led by Don Faulkner of the Greenville County Bird Club.

Create a Vision Board

Sat, Feb 29, 2p-4p Supplies provided.

Thu, Jan 16 & Feb 13, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30p-4:30p (drop-in) Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

Winter Block Party ages 5 & under Wed, Jan 29, 10a-10:45a Supplies provided.

My First Drive-In Movie ages 2-6

Sat, Feb 1, 10:30a-11:15a Bring a box large enough to sit in.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

Wholeness Health Series

Revitalize, heal, and grow. Begin 2020 with a renewed dedication to healthy change.

Chair Yoga Mon, Jan 6 & Feb 3, 10a-11a, Augusta Road Branch Led by certified 250-hour Yoga instructor Ann Minard.

Suited for beginners, seniors, and the physically challenged. Call 277-0161 to register.

Mindfulness in Nature Tue, Jan 28, 6:30p-7:30p, Augusta Road Branch Dr. Rocky Nation of Anderson University shares the therapeutic value of the natural world.

Call 277-0161 to register.

Coping with Depression Thu, Feb 13, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Branch Led by Mental Health America of Greenville County.

Call 269-5210 to register.

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= Registration required. Contact location to register. Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.

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

BEREA • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch

864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617 Wholeness Health Series: Medicinal Herbs

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30p-7:30p Make herbal remedies for cold and flu season. Led by the Ladies Homestead Gathering.

Visual Arts Series

Bring sketchpad and pencils.

All other supplies provided.

Cartoon Creations: Caricatures Tue, Feb 11, 6:30p-8p

Bring photo of a person you would like to caricature.

Basic Sculpting: The Face Tue, Feb 18, 6:30p-8p Basic Painting: Sumi Ink Tue, Feb 25, 6:30p-8p

Seed Starting

Mon, Feb 24, 6:30p-7:30p Owner of Padula’s Plants, Andrew Padula, shares tips on starting seeds indoors.

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STEAM Storytime ages 3-6

Build It! ages 4-12

Story Time preschoolers

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Tue, Jan 7, 10:30a-11:30a Hands-on activities.

Tue, Jan 14, 21 & Feb 11, 18, 25, 10:30a-11a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Tue, Jan 14 & Feb 18, 11a-11:45a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Tue, Jan 21 & Feb 25, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30a-11:15a Bring a box large enough to sit in.

Celebrate best-selling author Pat Conroy’s lifelong love of books and libraries with stories, photos, video clips, and artifacts. Led

by Jonathan Haupt of the Pat Conroy Literary Center.

Superman: Red Son by Mark Millar.

Sat, Feb 8, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space

Book Club Avenue of Mysteries

by John Irving.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space Sea Prayer by Khaled Hosseini.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space

Dungeon & Dragons: Tabletop Workshop Kindness Rocks

Wed, Jan 8 & Feb 12, 5:30p-7p, Meeting Room A Use creativity to spread kindness.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Night Owl Book Club Freakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt.

Wed, Jan 8, 6:30p-8p, Collaboration Space Lock In by John Scalzi.

Wed, Feb 5, 6:30-8p, Collaborations Space

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Thu, Jan 9 & Feb 13, 10a-12p, Collaboration Space Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Laughter Yoga

Thu, Jan 9, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Linda Gillen.

Service Rocks: MLK Day

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30p-7p, Meeting Room B Use creativity to honor those who serve our community. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Coffee & Comics

Discuss your favorite comics with fellow enthusiasts.

Die Vol. 1: Fantasy Heartbreaker

by Kieron Gillen.

Sat, Jan 18, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space

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864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30p-8p, Five Forks Branch, Meeting Rooms A & B

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My First Drive-In Movie ages 2-6

FIVE FORKS BRANCH

Pat Conroy: I was Born to be in a Library

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Players and dungeon masters of all levels of expertise welcome.

Session Zero Thu, Jan 23, 6p-8p, Collaboration Space Building a Character Thu, Feb 27, 6p-8p, Collaboration Space

I Remember When: Black History Month

Sat, Feb 8, 2p-3p, Collaboration Space Share stories and memories of segregation and desegregation.

Seeds in Space

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room A Learn about growing food in space amidst the effects of microgravity and radiation. Led by NASA

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Wholeness Health Series

Begin 2020 with a renewed dedication to healthy change. Call 288-6688 to register.

Embrace the Present Moment

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30p-7:30p, Five Forks Branch, Meeting Room A Led by psychotherapist Jeanne Malmgren.

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Healthy Eating: Tips & Recipes

Thu, Jan 16, 6p-7p, Five Forks Branch, Collaboration Space Led by professional chef and catering business owner Elia Caputo.

Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Teen Craft Night

ages 12-17

Thu, Jan 9, 6:30p-7:30p, Collaboration Space Bring a t-shirt and transform it into a kimono-style shirt.

Homeschool Hangout ages 12-17 Tue, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 1p-2:30p, Meeting Room A

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= Registration required. Contact location to register. Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.

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

FIVE FORKS BRANCH (continued) All About Anime

ages 13-17

“Pal”entine’s Day Party

Tue, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B Watch and discuss anime. Cosplay welcome. Snacks and craft supplies provided.

ages 11-17

Candy Art

Crazy Contraptions

ages 12-17

ages 11-15

Mon, Jan 27, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space Create your own design. Supplies provided.

Homeschool Snack & Solve ages 11-17

Tue, Jan 28 & Feb 25, 1p-2p, Meeting Room A Enjoy snacks while working on puzzles and scavenger hunts.

Helping Hands: Teen Space ages 12-18

Thu, Jan 30, 4:15p-6:15p, Collaboration Space Earn service hours creating art for the Teen Space. Supplies and snacks provided.

Helping Hands: Valentine's Cards

ages 11-15

Mon, Feb 17, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space Compete in a design challenge.

Supplies provided.

Wed, Jan 15, 4p-5p, Meeting Room A Supplies provided.

Temporary Tattoos

Thu, Feb 13, 4:30p-5:30p, Meeting Room A Bring a friend and make chocolate creations. Supplies provided.

ages 12-18

Tue, Feb 4, 4:15p-6:15p, Collaboration Space Earn service hours creating cards for children in the hospital.

Supplies and snacks provided.

ACT/SAT Tips & Tricks ages 14-18

Fri, Feb 21, 4:30p-5:30p, Collaboration Space A certified instructor gives testtaking advice.

Story Time preschoolers

Mon, Jan 6, 13, 27 & Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Mon, Jan 6 & Feb 3, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in), Story Room Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Move With Me

18 mos-3 years

Tue, Jan 7 & Feb 4, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room A Led by Dance United’s Tiffany DuPuy.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 years Wed, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Meeting Room A

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Thu, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Felt Thu, Feb 13 & Tue, Feb 25, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space

Adventures in History

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Collaboration Space

Crafts and activities.

ages 5-11

Arctic Explorers Thu, Jan 9, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Room B Civil War in SC Thu, Feb 6, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Room B

Stories, Songs & Stretches ages 3-6

Fri, Jan 10 & Feb 14, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Led by Namaste and Play SC certified yoga instructor Jennifer Duda.

Science Station

ages 6-12

Guided activities and experiments.

Forensic Science Tue, Jan 14 & Thu, Jan 30, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room A Rocks Tue, Feb 11 & Thu, Feb 27, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room A

Art 101

ages 5-11

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

Tape Resist Art Thu, Jan 16 & Tue, Jan 18, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space Thu, Jan 23, 3:30p-4:30p, Collaboration Space

Homeschool Kids Club ages 5-11 Wed, Jan 8 & Feb 5, 11a-12p, Meeting Room B Games, crafts, and friends.

Family Craft Night

Supplies provided.

all ages

Winter Crafts Thu, Jan 16, 5p-7p (drop-in), Meeting Room B The Very Hungry Caterpillar Thu, Feb 27, 5p-7p (drop-in), Meeting Room B

Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under

Tue, Jan 28 & Feb 25, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Stories and puppet play.

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30p-4:30p (drop-in), Story Room Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

Tech Explorers ages 6-12

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Try Bloxels™, a hands-on video game creation platform, and Snap Circuits®, an electronics discovery kit.

Storytime Ballet: Tallulah’s Solo best for ages 3 & up

Sat, Feb 22, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Rooms A-B Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet.

FOUNTAIN INN • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch

864-862-2576 • fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org • 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Bullet Journaling

Mon, Jan 6, 5:30-6:30p Bring journal or notebook.

Coloring Café

Project Artemis: Forward to the Moon

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30p-8p Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Mon, Jan 13 & Feb 10, 3p-4:30p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

Book Club An American Marriage

by Tayari Jones.

Fri, Jan 24, 3p-4p Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.

Fri, Feb 21, 3p-4p

Watercolor with Pen & Ink

Sat, Jan 25, 10a-12p Led by local artist Jo Johnston.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

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= Registration required. Contact location to register. Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.

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

FOUNTAIN INN • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch (continued) Kindness Rocks

Thu, Feb 6, 3p-4p Use creativity to spread kindness.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Book Bingo

Thu, Feb 13, 3p-4p Bring a gently used book as a prize.

Paper Quilling: Basic Shapes Thu, Feb 27, 6p-7p Supplies provided.

DIY Hot Chocolate

ages 12-17

Mon, Jan 27, 5:15p-5:45p Use a variety of ingredients to create different flavors. Supplies provided.

Teen Craft Night

ages 12-17

Thu, Feb 20, 5p-6p Create art from magazines.

Story Time preschoolers

Wed, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30a-11a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Wed, Jan 29 & Feb 26, 11a-11:45a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Wed, Jan 29 & Feb 26, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

GREER • Jean M. Smith Branch

864-877-8722 • greer@greenvillelibrary.org • 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC 29650 Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Thu Jan 2, 16 & Feb 6, 20, 10a-12p, Program Room Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Club de inglés

Sab, Ene 11, 25 y Feb 8, 22, 10a-11a, Program Room Practique y mejore su conversación en inglés en un ambiente informal. Llame al 877-8722 para registrarse.

Coloring Café

Mon, Jan 13 & Feb 3, 6:30p-7:30p, Program Room Supplies provided or bring your own.

Beginner Macramé: Mini Hanging Planter

Sat, Jan 18, 2p-3:30p, Program Room Supplies provided or bring your own.

Learn & Play: Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Jan 21 & Feb 18, 6p-8p, Program Room

Cats & Cappuccinos

Sat, Feb 8, 3p-5p, Program Room, Chat with other cat enthusiasts and make a toy to take home to your feline friends.

Kindness Rocks

Sat, Feb 22, 2p-4p, Program Room Use creativity to spread kindness.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Helping Hands: Teen Space ages 12-18

Wed, Jan 15, 4:15p-6:15p, Program Room Earn service hours creating decorations for the Teen Space.

Supplies and snacks provided.

Otaku Teen

ages 11-17

Fri, Jan 24 & Feb 21, 4:30p-5:30p, Program Room Explore Japanese pop culture through Manga, anime, snacks, and crafts.

Escape Valentine’s Day ages 11-17

Fri, Feb 14, 4:30p-5:30p, Program Room Follow clues to solve a holidaythemed escape box. Materials and snacks provided. Limited to the first 30 teens.

Meme Space ages 13-17

Tue, Feb 18, 4:30p-5:30p, Program Room Meme your new library space and your life. Devices welcome.

Art 101

ages 5-11

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

Tape Resist Art Wed, Jan 15, 10:30a-11:30a, Program Room Felt Wed, Feb 12, 10:30a-11:30a, Program Room

Preschool Picassos ages 2-6

Thu, Jan 16 & Feb 27, 10a-10:30a, Program Room Story and art project.

Dress for mess.

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30p-4:30p (drop-in), Program Room Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

Science Station

ages 6-12

Guided activities and experiments.

Forensic Science Thu, Jan 23, 10:30a-11:30a, Program Room

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Rocks Thu, Feb 20, 10:30a-11:30a, Program Room

Story Time preschoolers

Crafts and activities.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Arctic Explorers Mon, Jan 27, 3:30p-4:15p, Program Room

Mon, Jan 6, 13, 27 & Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a, Program Room

Tue, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 11, 18, 10a-10:30a, Program Room

Tue, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in), Program Room Build kindergarten readiness skills!

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Adventures in History

Presidents Mon, Feb 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Program Room

ages 5-11

Snowflake Ballet

ages 3-6

Thu, Jan 30, 10a-10:30a, Program Room Led by Dance Without Limits.

Lollipops Concert ages 3-8

Sat, Feb 1, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room Story-based performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra featuring Daniel Kirkpatrick, percussion.

A Snowy Day preschoolers

Tue, Feb 4, 10a-10:30a, Program Room Snowy story time followed by a craft.

Elephant & Piggie Party ages 11 & under

Thu, Feb 13, 10a-10:45a, Program Room Stories, games, and crafts.

Pajama Party preschoolers

Tue, Feb 25, 10a-10:45a, Program Room Wear your pajamas, listen to bedtime stories, and make a simple craft.

= Registration required. Contact location to register. Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.

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

MAIN • Hughes Main Library

25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601• ADULTS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org TEENS: 864-527-9248 • teens@greenvillelibrary.org • KIDS: 864-527-9248 • child@greenvillelibrary.org Spreadsheets Part 1: Create a Spreadsheet

Thu, Jan 2 & Wed, Feb 5, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Word Processing Part 1: Create a Document Mon, Jan 6 & Tue, Feb 4, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Spreadsheets Part 2: Formatting, Filtering & Formulas Tue, Jan 7 & Wed, Feb 12, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Chautauqua Talk Series

Documentary: Throw Down Your Heart

Wed, Jan 29, 6p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms B & C Enjoy a screening and discussion on this film which connects the origins of the banjo in Africa and the Caribbean to the Appalachian region. Email asklibrarian@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register.

Teddy Roosevelt Tue, Jan 14, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C OLLI instructor and author Dr. A.V. Huff. Not a costumed performance.

Hedy Lamarr Tue, Feb 18, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Dr. Kevin Treu of Furman University. Not a costumed performance.

Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Wed, Jan 15 & Mon, Feb 17, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Prepare for the Unexpected: Outdoor Emergency Basics

Legendary Librarian: Annie Watters McPheeters Tue, Jan 21, 4p-5p, Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Learn about Annie Watters McPheeters who was a librarian at the Phillis Wheatley Branch of the Greenville Public Library, where she drove the bookmobile throughout the County's rural areas. She went on to become one of the first African-American professional librarians in the Atlanta Public Library where she profoundly affected life of young Martin Luther King, Jr. Email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room A Led by REI.

Grown-Up Gaming

Tabletop board games.

Games! In! Space!

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room B Romantic Getaway Thu, Feb 20, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A

Prelude to Cowpens

Fri, Jan 17, 3:30p-4:30p, Meeting Room A Led by retired Walnut Grove Plantation Historian Gary Pender.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

Internet & Computer Safety

Wed, Feb 26, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Word Processing Part 2: Inserting Objects & Formatting Documents Tue, Jan 21 & Feb 18, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Introduction to Google

Wed, Jan 22 & Mon, Feb 3, 4p-5p, Training Lab

The Body in the Library

Sat, Feb 8, 1p-3p, Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A & B Examine a crime scene staged

by Greenville Technical College’s Criminal Justice Department.

Receive feedback and enjoy a Q&A. Series continues on Mar 14 and Apr 11. Email asklibrarian@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Helping Hands: Teen Space ages 12-18

Family History Club South Carolina Room Tour Thu, Jan 23, 4p-5p, South Carolina Room Genealogy Resources Thu, Feb 27, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Writers Corner

Thu, Jan 23 & Feb 27, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Room A Tips, techniques, and prompts.

Personalized Google Apps

Wed, Jan 29, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Google Forms

Thu, Feb 6, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Thu, Feb 20, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Microsoft Publisher: Create Print Publications Fri, Feb 28, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

ages 12-18

Sat, Jan 11 & Feb 1, 1p-3p, Meeting Room A Earn volunteer hours.

Snacks provided.

Tech Club: Silent Movie ages 11-17

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs

Mon & Thu, Jan 6, 9, 13, 16, 23, 27, 30 & Feb 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Toddler Tales 19+mos NEW DAY! Mon, Jan 6, 13, 27 & Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

Story Time preschoolers

Tue, Jan 7, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Mother Goose on the Loose

Google Photos

Teen Service Time

Mon, Feb 24, 4:15p-6:15p, Story Room Earn service hours creating art for the Teen Area. Supplies and snacks provided.

Wed, Feb 5, 4p-5p, Meeting Room B Film and edit a mini movie.

Supplies provided.

1-24 mos NEW DAY!

Tue, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

Papercrafts ages 6 & up

Tue, Jan 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Mini-Makers ages 2-5

Wed, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30a-11a, Story Room Create items using provided materials.

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Supplies provided.

Wed, Jan 8, 6:30p-7:30p, Story Room Thu, Feb 6, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

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= Registration required. Contact location to register. Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.

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

MAIN • Hughes Main Library (continued) Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Thu, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

Bilingual Story Time all ages

Fri, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, 4:30p-5:15p, Story Room 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 4, 18 & Feb 1, 15, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Police Officer Story Time ages 5 & under

Tue, Jan 14, 10a-10:30a, Story Room See a police officer and patrol car!

Modern Tin Art ages 6 & up Tue, Jan 14, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Frozen Party ages 3-8

Thu, Jan 16, 3:30p-4:30p (drop-in), Story Room Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Rooms A-C Dress up as your favorite character.

Music, games, and crafts.

Snowflake Ballet

Lollipops Concert ages 3-8

ages 3-6

Fri, Jan 17, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Rooms A-C Led by Dance Without Limits.

ages 6 & up

Sat, Feb 1, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-C Story-based performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra featuring Daniel Kirkpatrick, percussion.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Tue, Feb 4, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Watercolor Spider Webs Tue, Jan 21, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Tue, Jan 28 & Feb 25, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room C Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Worry Dolls ages 6 & up

Mosaics ages 6 & up

Valentine Cards ages 6 & up

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

My First Drive-In Movie ages 2-6

Fri, Feb 14, 10a-10:45a, Meeting Room C Bring a box large enough to sit in.

Winter Scene Painting ages 6 & up Tue, Feb 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Storytime Ballet: Tallulah’s Solo best for ages 3 & up

Sat, Feb 22, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-C Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet.

Sun Catchers ages 6 & up

Tue, Feb 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

MAULDIN • W. Jack Greer Branch

864-277-7397 • mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607 Practica de conversacion en ingles

Martes, Ene 7, 28 y Feb 4, 18, 7p-8p Llame 277-7397 para registrarse.

Textured Coloring

Wed, Jan 8 & Feb 5, 10a-11a Supplies provided or bring your own.

Digital Photography

Led by Wildlife Action photographer Steven Anschel.

Bring a camera.

Camera Basics Tue, Jan 14, 6:30p-8p Rules of Composition Tue, Feb 11, 6:30p-8p

Master Gardener Series Success with Seeds Thu, Jan 16, 7p-8p Vegetable Gardening Thu, Feb 6, 7p-8p

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Sat, Jan 25 & Feb 22, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Business Start-Up Basics

Mon, Jan 27 & Feb 17, 6p-7p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Thu, Feb 20, 6p-8p Piedmont SCORE covers topics including raising money, marketing, accounting tools, and basic business planning.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ TakeAWorkshop.

Finding Your Female Ancestors

Helping Hands: Valentine's Cards

Heartwarming Coloring

Thu, Jan 30, 3p-4p Led by SC Room staff.

Basic Drawing: Continuous Line

Sat, Feb 8, 10a-11:30a Bring sketchpad and pencils.

Clothed live model.

Spotting Fake News on Social Media

Sat, Feb 15, 11a-12p Led by Clemson University Social Media Strategist Hillary Smith.

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ages 12-18

Wed, Jan 29, 4:15p-6:15p Earn service hours creating cards for children in the hospital.

Supplies and snacks provided.

Fortnite IRL

ages 12-16

Tue, Feb 25, 4p-5p Take your gamer personality offline. Slurp juice (drinks) provided.

Story Time preschoolers

Mon, Jan 6, 13, 27 & Feb 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a

Tech Explorers ages 6-12

Mon, Jan 13, 3:30p-4:30p Try Bloxels™, a hands-on video game creation platform, and Snap Circuits®, an electronics discovery kit.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Mon, Jan 27 & Feb 24, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Mon, Jan 27, 3:30p-4:30p (drop-in) Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

My First Drive-In Movie preschoolers

Mon, Feb 3, 10:30a-11:15a Bring a box large enough to sit in.

Build It! ages 4-12

Mon, Feb 10, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

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PELHAM ROAD • F.W. Symmes Branch

864-288-6688 • pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615 iPad Basics

Sat, Jan 4, 10:30a-11:30a

English Conversation Circle

Thu, Jan 9 & Feb 13, 11a-12p Tue, Jan 21 & Feb 18, 7p-8p Practice English conversation skills. Informal setting, not a class.

Writers Corner

Thu, Jan 9 & Feb 13, 7p-8p Tips, techniques, and prompts.

Rom-Com Film Club

Discuss popular rom-coms from over the years. Watch movie at home or come having already seen the movie.

You’ve Got Mail Tue, Jan 14, 6:30-7:30p The Wedding Planner Tue, Feb 11, 6:30-7:30p

Ben Franklin Circle

Thu, Jan 16 & Feb 20, 6:30p-7:30p A relaxed group discussion of Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues and related personal self-improvement goals.

See BenFranklinCircles.org for details.

DIY Spa Day

Sat, Jan 18, 2p-3p Make a variety of spa products using natural ingredients. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Abstract Painting: Landscape Thu, Jan 30, 6:30p-8p Create using acrylic paint and abstract painting techniques.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Friend Speed-Dating

Sat, Feb 8, 2p-4p Make new friends and grow your community at this speed-dating style friendship event. Enjoy icebreaker games, snacks, and discussion rounds.

Stay and Play! ages 2-6

Wed, Jan 8 & Feb 5, 10:30a-11:15a Wholeness (drop-in) Health Series Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Begin 2020

with a renewed Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs dedication to Thu, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, healthy change. Call 288-6688 20, 27, 10a-10:30a to register.

Paws & Read ages 3-10

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30a-11:15a Story Time with a certified Therapy Dog.

Nutrition & Diabetes

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30p-7:30p Pelham Road Branch Led by Daniel Andras, Registered Dietitian and Muggle Marauders ages 8-12 Adjunct Instructor with Temporary Tattoos ages 11-15 Thu, Jan 23 & Feb 27, 3:30p-4:15p Greenville Technical College.

Wed, Jan 22, 4p-5p Harry Potter based games, trivia, Create your own unique design. crafts, and discussions.

Healthy Living for Brain Supplies provided.

& Body

Snowflake Ballet ages 3-6 Mon, Feb 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Teen Service Time ages 12-18 Mon, Jan 27, 10a-10:30a Pelham Road Branch Sat, Feb 1, 2p-4p Led by Dance Without Limits.

Make lifestyle choices to help Earn volunteer hours. Snacks

keep your brain and body provided.

Winter Watercolors ages 8-12 healthy as you age. Learn Thu, Feb 6, 3:45p-4:30p about research in the areas Crazy Contraptions ages 11-15 Good for beginners. Supplies of diet and nutrition, exercise, Wed, Feb 26, 4p-5p provided. cognitive activity, and social Compete in this design challenge. engagement. Led by the Supplies provided.

Dog Man Party ages 6-12 Alzheimer’s Association.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:45p-4:30p Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Crafts, activities, and games based Tue, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 11, 18, on this popular book series.

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My First Drive-In Movie

Story Time preschoolers

Wed, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 26, 10a-10:30a

preschoolers

Wed, Feb 19, 10a-10:45a Bring a box large enough to sit in.

SIMPSONVILLE • Hendricks Branch

864-963-9031 • simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org • 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Dungeons & Dragons

Thu, Jan 9 & Feb 6, 6:30p-8:30p Grab your dice, bring your playgroup, and play.

Writers Corner

Tue, Jan 14, 28 & Feb 25, 7p-8:30p Tips, techniques, and prompts.

Genealogy Drop-In

Wed, Jan 15, 3p-4p (drop-in) Explore and document your family history. Share tips and learn about genealogy resources available at the library.

Throwback Thursday: Silent Cinema Our Hospitality (1923) and The Love Nest (1923) Thu, Jan 16, 7p-8:30p

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

Featuring Buster Keaton.

Films not rated.

Suds (1920) and Wilful Peggy (1910).

Thu, Feb 27, 7p-8:30p Featuring Mary Pickford.

Films not rated.

Intro to Yoga

Fri, Jan 17 & Feb 28, 10a-11a Learn gentle yoga poses. No experience necessary. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Sat, Jan 18, 2p-4p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Book Club Garden Spells

by Sarah Addison Allen.

Thu, Jan 23, 2p-3p The Immortalists

by Chloe Benjamin.

Thu, Feb 27, 2p-3p

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

SIMPSONVILLE • Hendricks Branch (continued) Google Tools for Home & Work

Fri, Jan 24, 10a-11:30a Bring your Google/Gmail account login. Accounts will not be created during the workshop.

Microsoft Word: Create a document

Fri, Jan 31, 10a-11:30a Wed, Feb 26, 3:30p-5p

What are Black Holes?

Mon, Feb 3, 6:30p-8p Enjoy a multimedia presentation led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

African-American Genealogy Fri, Feb 28, 3p-4p Led by SC Room staff.

Teen Time Creators’ Café ages 14-18 NEW!

Sat, Jan 11 & Feb 8, 12p-1:30p Prompts are provided to inspire creative writing and art.

Teen Service Time

Mon, Feb 3, 4p-6p Earn volunteer hours.

Snacks provided.

ages 12-18

Story Time preschoolers

Thu, Jan 9, 16, 30 & Feb 6, 27, 10a-10:30a

Police Officer Story Time

Cocoa & Coloring ages 2-6

ages 5 & under

Limited to the first 15 attendees.

Mon, Jan 6, 10:30a-11a Supplies and cocoa provided.

Thu, Jan 23, 10a-10:30a See a police officer and patrol car!

Reaction Lab Mon, Jan 13, 4:30p-5:30p Create chain reactions using dominoes and craft sticks.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Tue, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 25, 10a-10:30a

Wacky Science ages 10-14

Forts & Catapults Mon, Jan 27, 4:30p-5:30p Build a mini-fort and catapult with your team.

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Shrinky Dinks & Perler Beads Mon, Feb 24, 4:30p-5:30p Make tiny works of art and learn the science behind toasting plastic.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 25, 11a-11:30a

1-24 mos

Wed, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 26, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a

Thu, Jan 30 & Feb 27, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Thu, Jan 30, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Mon, Feb 3, 10:30a-11:30a (drop-in) Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

TAYLORS • Burdette Branch

864-268-5955 • taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 Coloring Café

Tue, Jan 7 & Feb 4, 6:30p-8p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Throwback Thursday Reads Howl’s Moving Castle

by Diana Wynne Jones.

Thu, Jan 9, 7p-8p

Songs of the Folk in Concert Thu, Jan 30, 6:30p-8p Taylors Branch

Tyler and Lauren Cason of Songs of the Folk (formerly Swamp Rabbit Railroad) present songs and stories.

Following the folk tradition, the duo features captivating melodies with guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and concertina.

Call 268-5955 to register.

The Two Princesses of Bamarre

by Gail Carson Levine.

Thu, Feb 6, 7p-8p

Book Club Next Year in Havana

by Chanel Cleeton.

Mon, Jan 13, 2p-3p Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens.

Mon, Feb 10, 2p-3p

Seed Starting

Tue, Jan 14, 7p-8p Led by Nathan Vannette of Growing Green Family Farms. Take home seeds!

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International Dance

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30p-8p Greenville International Folk’s Oro Ensemble demonstrates muchloved folk dances from around the world, and invites all to participate in some simple fun dances. No partner or experience required.

From Chick Springs to Taylors

Thu, Feb 20, 7p-8p Join us for a multimedia journey through history led by SC Room staff.

Homeschool Craft It

Supplies provided.

ages 9-17

Weaving Mon, Jan 13, 11:30a-12:30p Papercraft Animals Mon, Feb 10, 11:30a-12:30p

Cozy Crafts

ages 11-14

Thu, Jan 16, 4p-4:45p Create custom cocoa, a mug, and upcycled fingerless gloves.

Supplies and snacks provided.

Helping Hands: Dog Toys ages 12-18

Tue, Jan 21, 4:15p-6:15p Earn service hours creating toys for an animal rescue shelter. Supplies and snacks provided.

Make Your Own Scrunchie ages 11-14

Thu, Feb 6, 4p-4:45p Learn basic hand-sewing techniques by making a custom hair accessory. Supplies provided.

Leap Through Time ages 11-17

Sat, Feb 29, 3p-4p Games and activities based on Leap Day and time travel. Snacks provided.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Thu, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30a-11a

Police Officer Story Time ages 5 & under

Fri, Jan 10, 10a-10:30a See a police officer and patrol car!

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

TAYLORS Burdette Branch (continued) Story Time preschoolers

Fri, Jan 17, 24 & Feb 21, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Fri, Jan 17 & Feb 21, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Build It! ages 4-12

Fri, Jan 17 & Feb 21, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30p-4:30p (drop-in) Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

Happy Birthday, Taylors! ages 12 & under

TRAVELERS REST • Sargent Branch

864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Sat, Jan 4, 18 & Feb 1, 15, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Historical Storytelling: Pets

Thu, Jan 9, 7p-8p The Travelers Rest Historical Society leads an evening of storytelling. Share your own stories about pets.

Homeschool Kids Club ages 5-11

Thu, Jan 16 & Feb 20, 6:30p-8p Tips, techniques, and prompts.

Snowflake Paper Craft

Coloring Café

Wed, Jan 29, 3:30p-4:15p

Dentist Story Time ages 5 & under

Colonial Survival

Elephant & Piggie Party ages 11 & under

Fri, Feb 14, 10a-10:45a Stories, games, and crafts.

Wed, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10a-10:30a

Greetings & 5 W’s (who, what, where, when, and why) Mon, Feb 17, 6p-7p

The Master Butcher’s Singing Club

by Louise Erdrich.

Mon, Feb 10, 1p-2:30p

ages 11 & under

Fri, Feb 7, 10a-10:30a Join us for a snowy story time followed by a craft.

1-24 mos

Wed, Jan 8, 3:30p-4:30p Games provided.

Thu, Jan 23 & Feb 27, 6:30p-8p Supplies provided or bring your own.

A Snowy Day preschoolers

Mother Goose on the Loose

Alphabet & Numbers Mon, Feb, 10, 6p-7p

Sat, Jan 18, 1p-2p Create paper snowflakes to take home.

Fri, Jan 31, 10a-10:30a Kick off National Children’s Dental Health Month with Apple Seeds Pediatric Dentistry.

Attendance at all four sessions is encouraged.

Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens.

Mon, Jan 13, 1p-2:30p

Science Club, Jr.

Crafternoon: Winterscapes

American Sign Language Series

Story Time preschoolers

Mon, Jan 13 & Feb 10, 17, 10a-10:30a

Getting Started Mon, Feb 3, 6p-7p

Writers Corner

ages 3-6

Thu, Jan 30, 7p-8p Led by Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave.

STEAM Storytime ages 3-6

Mon, Jan 6 & Feb 3, 10a-11a Hands-on activities.

Book Club

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30p-4:15p Celebrate the branch’s 15th birthday with crafts, games, and songs.

Wed, Jan 29, 10a-10:45a Story time followed by hands-on STEAM activities.

Master Gardeners Series: Creating a Backyard Habitat

Fri, Jan 24, 3p-5p How did they survive? Learn about life during colonial times. Led by retired Walnut Grove Historian Gary Pender.

Meditation

Mon, Jan 27 & Thu, Feb 6, 6:30p-8p Led by 200-hr certified Yoga Teacher, Donna Clifford. Dress comfortably. Bring a yoga mat and small blanket.

Board Game Bash ages 6-11

Colors & Occupations Mon, Feb 24, 6p-7p

Seed Starting

Thu, Feb 13, 7p-8p Nathan Vannette of Growing Green Family Farms shares tips on starting seeds indoors.

Take home seeds!

Helping Hands: Valentine Cards

ages 12-18

Wed, Jan 22, 6p-8p Earn service hours creating cards for children in the hospital and art for the library. Supplies and snacks provided.

Bad Poetry Competition ages 12-17

Thu, Feb 6, 4p-5p Compete against others to create the worst poetry the world has ever heard!

Blackout Poetry

Thu, Jan 9 & Feb 6, 11a-12p Games, crafts, and friends.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Mon, Jan 13 & Feb 17, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Wed, Jan 22 & Feb 12, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Police Officer Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Jan 27, 10a-10:30a See a police officer and patrol car!

Cards for Kids ages 12 & under

Thu, Jan 30, 3:30p-4:30p (drop-in) Create Valentine's Day cards for children in the hospital.

My First Drive-In Movie ages 2-6

Mon, Feb 24, 10a-10:45a Bring a box large enough to sit in.

ages 12-17

Fri, Feb 21, 4p-5p Repurpose pages from old books.

Pajama Party preschoolers

Fri, Feb 28, 10a-10:45a Wear your pajamas, listen to bedtime stories, and make a simple craft.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

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