Jan/Feb 2024 Event Guide

JAN/FEB 2024

WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES

These classes use Palmetto Basics to build kindergarten readiness skills.

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VIRTUAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Follow along at home with these fun events and activities.

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LEARN TO MAKE GAMES: BEGINNER GAME DEVELOPMENT AND INTRO TO C#

Get started in game development with this five-part workshop series.

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AFTERNOON ADVENTURES Board games, crafts, and music for teens.

GROW THE BEST TOMATOES EVER

Learn all the tips and tricks from Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave.

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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

United Way’s VITA program provides free income tax assistance to individuals and families with a household income of $60,000 or less.

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ASTEROIDS: A THREAT TO EARTH?

Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.

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WRITER’S WORKSHOP: DIALOGUE

Discover tips for writing great dialogue, then practice with fun and interactive exercises.

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This publication is made possible by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Join the Friends at greenvillelibrary.org/friends and have this event guide mailed to your home.

EVENT GUIDE JAN/FEB 2024 Hours

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 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

greenvillelibrary.org Library System Events • Library System events are free and do not require a library card to attend.

• The Library System reserves the right to limit attendance to below the posted occupancy.

• All events will take place, conditions permitting.

Outdoor events will be held indoors in the case of rain.

• Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver during programs.

• Adults attending events for youth must be accompanied by at least one child.

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

• The Library System does not necessarily endorse the views expressed or resources referenced during a library event.

Library Board of Trustees Mr. Brian Aufmuth Mr. Kenneth Baxter Dr. Gene Beckner Mrs. Elizabeth Collins Mrs. Stephanie Cunningham Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. James Hoard Mr. Tommy Hughes Mrs. Marcia Moston Mrs. Kristen Odom Mr. Joe Poore

Library Executive Director Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

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 five work days in advance to the ADA coordinator at 864-527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.

Ayuda en su idioma/Spanish speaker availability Si usted necesita ayuda inmediata puede dejar recado en el 864-242-5000 ext. 2634 español o en asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary. org. Un representante de la biblioteca le regresará su llamada tan pronto possible.

WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES Attendance is limited at some locations. Ask for a free admission ticket at the desk. No preschool classes on Mon, Jan 1, 15.

Winter Session Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

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

Tue, 10a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Wed, 10a, Travelers Rest Thu, 11a, Main, Story Room Thu, 11a, Pelham Road Thu, 10a, Taylors

Mother Goose on the Loose 1–24 mos

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.

Mon, 11a, Main, Story Room New Location!

Tue, 10a, Simpsonville

Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs

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

Mon, 10a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10a, Pelham Road Wed, 10a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B

Story Time ages 5 & under

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

Mon, 10a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Mon, 10a, Mauldin Mon, 10a, Travelers Rest Tue, 10a, Berea Tue, 10a, Greer, Meeting Room Tue, 10a, Main, Story Room Wed, 10a, Fountain Inn Wed, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, 10a, Simpsonville Fri, 10a, Taylors

Toddler Tales 19+ months

Stories, music, and movement.

Mon, 10a, Greer, Meeting Room Tue, 11a, Simpsonville Thu, 10a, Main, Story Room

College admissions test prep

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These classes use the Palmetto Basics to build kindergarten readiness. Visit greenvillelibrary.org/ kids/kindergarten-readiness for more information.

= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events.

ZOOM EVENTS • Online These events are presented via Zoom.

Short Story Café

ages 18+

Read and discuss the selected short story via Zoom. A copy will be emailed to you when you register.

“Scales" by Louise Erdrich Thu, Jan 18, 6p–7p “Your Mother and I”

by Dave Eggers Thu, Feb 15, 6p–7p

VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES Online = Supply kits available (while they last).

Request a supply kit at: greenvillelibrary.org/ kids-virtual-activities greenvillelibrary.org/ adult-virtual-activities

JANUARY • Art 101: Kindah Khalidy • Preschool Picassos: Wassily Kandinsky

ANDERSON ROAD | West Branch

864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611 Science Station ages 6–12

Guided activities and experiments.

Ice Mon, Jan 8, 10:30a–11:30a Senses Mon, Feb 5, 10:30a–11:30a

Crafternoon ages 11 & under

STEM Studies ages 5–12 3D Cards Mon, Jan 22, 3:30p–4:30p (drop-in) Straw Rocket Mon, Feb 19, 3:30p–4:30p (drop-in) Create, test, and take home a straw rocket. Supplies provided.

Book Club

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake Thu, Jan 25, 6p–7:30p On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Thu, Feb 29, 6p–7:30p

Snowflakes Thu, Jan 18, 3:30p–4:15p Hearts Thu, Feb 15, 3:30p–4:15p

AUGUSTA ROAD | Ramsey Family Branch

864-277-0161 • augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 100 Lydia Steet, Greenville, SC 29605 Story Time ages 5 & under

Thu, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Thu, Jan 11 & Feb 8, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Thu, Jan 18 & Feb 15, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Straw Rocket ages 5–11

Thu, Feb 22, 3:30p–4:15p (drop-in) Create, test, and take home a straw rocket.

• Paint by Number: Paris Mountain

Visual Arts Series

ages 18+

Art Journals Tue, Jan 30, 6p–7:30p Make drawing and artistic expression a new habit by using an art journal. Bring a sketchbook and pencils.

Cubism Tue, Feb 27, 6p–7:30p Discover Cubism and learn how to create your own cubist acrylic paintings. Bring your own supplies.

FEBRUARY • Art 101: Bridget Riley • Preschool Picassos: Scribble Art

BEREA | Sarah Dobey Jones Branch

864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617 Story Time ages 5 & under

Tue, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Potato Chip Party! ages 11 & under

Fri, Jan 12, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Learn about the history of potato chips, eat some treats, and make a craft. Supplies provided.

Preschool Picassos ages 2–6

Enjoy a story and create an art project. Dress for mess.

Wassily Kandinsky Thu, Jan 18, 10a–10:45a Scribble Art Thu, Feb 15, 10a–10:45a

Build It ages 11 & under

Supplies provided.

Thu, Jan 18 & Feb 15, 3:30p–4:15p

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Tue, Jan 23 & Feb 20, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Intro to Bees and Beekeeping ages 18+

Thu, Jan 25, 10a–11a Led by local beekeeper Rick Silvers.

Crochet Series

ages 18+

Hat Sat, Jan 27, 10a–11a Crochet a hat from a rectangle.

Bring your own yarn.

Coaster Sat, Feb 10, 10a–11a Learn to crochet in rounds and make a small coaster to take home.

Supplies provided.

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= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.

FIVE FORKS BRANCH

864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Tue, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes playtime for hands-on exploring and social development.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs

Wed, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 & Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.

Science Station ages 6–12

Guided activities and experiments.

Ice Thu, Jan 4, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Senses Thu, Feb 1, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Insects Thu, Feb 29, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B

Snowy Day Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Jan 8, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–B Stories, music, and a craft.

Explore Your World ages 6–12 Activities focused on the arts.

Flight Thu, Jan 11, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Endangered Species Thu, Feb 8, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B

Homeschool Hangout ages 6–12

Thu, Jan 18 & Feb 15, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Games, crafts, and activities.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 19, 26, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Build It ages 11 & under

Supplies provided.

Wed, Jan 24, 3:30p–4:15p, Meeting Rooms A–B Mon, Feb 19, 2p-2:45p, Meeting Rooms A–B

The Studio ages 6–12

Activities focused on the arts.

Puppets Thu, Jan 25, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Crayon Resistant Art Thu, Feb 22, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B

Family Craft Night all ages Supplies are limited.

Fantasy Thu, Jan 25, 5p–7p (drop-in), Meeting Rooms A–B Dog vs. Cat Thu, Feb 29, 5p–7p (drop-in), Meeting Rooms A–B

Lollipops Concert: Dance best for ages 3–8

Sat, Jan 27, 11:30a–12p, Meeting Rooms A–B Story-based performance featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick with the South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Mon, Jan 29 & Feb 26, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Rooms A–B Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Frozen Party ages 3–8

Wed, Jan 31, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–B Dress like your favorite character from the movie and join us for music, games, crafts, and a short film clip.

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Cocoa & Coloring ages 11 & under

Thu, Feb 1, 3:30p–4:15p, Meeting Rooms A–B Supplies and hot cocoa provided.

Cards for Kids ages 11 & under

Thu, Feb 8, 3:30p–4:15p, Meeting Rooms A–B Create Valentine’s Day cards for kids in the hospital.

Elephant & Piggie Party ages 11 & under

Mon, Feb 12, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–B Join us for silly stories, music, games, and a craft.

Afternoon Adventures ages 12–18

Thu, Jan 18 & Feb 15, 3:45p–4:30p, Meeting Room A Board games, crafts, and music.

ACT Study Session ages 12–18

Tue, Feb 20, 3:45p–5p (drop-in), Meeting Room A Enjoy a quiet place to prep for the ACT and learn about our free practice tests. Snacks provided.

Beading Jewelry 101 Series ages 18+

Snowflake Earrings Wed, Jan 3, 6p-8p, Meeting Room A Suitable for beginner and intermediate skill levels.

Supplies provided.

Five Forks Flicks

ages 18+

Screen a movie. Refreshments provided.

The Truman Show (1998) Thu, Jan 11, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A Rated PG. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Thu, Feb 8, 6p–8:30p, Meeting Room A Rated PG-13.

Visual Arts Series

ages 18+

Acrylic Snowscape Tue, Jan 16, 6p-8p, Meeting Room B Paint snowy landscapes with acrylic paint. Bring your own supplies.

Calligraphy Tue, Feb 6, 6p-8p, Meeting Room B Introduction to calligraphy and cartouche flourishes. Supplies provided.

Kindness Rocks

ages 18+

Wed, Jan 17 & Feb 21, 6p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Use creativity to spread kindness.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

The Battle of Cowpens

all ages

Heart-Shaped Bracelets Wed, Feb 7, 6p-8p, Meeting Room A Suitable for beginner and intermediate skill levels. Supplies provided.

Wed, Jan 17, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room B Local historian Gary Pender explores various aspects of the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Cowpens using resources from the National Park Service.

Unraveled

Relieving Stress: Zentangles

ages 18+

Tue, Jan 9, 23 & Feb 13, 27, 10a-12p, Collaboration Space Join us for a morning of knitting, crochet, sewing, and other fiber arts. Share ideas with fellow enthusiasts.

ages 18+

Mon, Jan 22 & Feb 19, 10a-11a, Collaboration Space Create artistic patterns and designs as part of an engaging and meditative process.

= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.

Grown-Up Gaming

ages 18+

Tue, Jan 23 & Feb 20, 6p-8p, Meeting Room B Join us for a night of tabletop board games. Try some new favorites or bring your own to share.

Book Club

ages 18+

Southern Author

Read and discuss.

Mary Kay Andrews

Ed Southern

John Lane

Ron Rash

George Singleton

Julia Franks

Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls Wed, Jan 24, 10:30a–11:30a, Collaboration Space How the Irish Saved Civilization

by Thomas Cahill Thu, Feb 22, 7p-8p, Meeting Room A The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis Wed, Feb 28, 10:30a–11:30a, Collaboration Space

Sat, Jan 20 Sat, Jan 20 10a–2:30p H ughes Main 10a–2:30p Library Hughes Main

• Meet 18 local authors • Attend featured panels • Buy books (& get them signed)

Library God’s Eye/Ojo de Dios

ages 18+

Tue, Jan 30, 6p-8p, Meeting Room A Learn about South American history and create Ojo de Dios crosses with accompanying mandalas. Suitable for beginner and intermediate skill levels.

Supplies provided.

Google Slides Basics

ages 18+

Thu, Feb 1, 6p-7:30p, Collaboration Space Learn and practice with basic tools to create presentations in Google Slides.

Friends Members Only Used Book Sale* Fri, Jan 5 • 3p–5p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A–C Friends Used Book Sale Sat, Jan 6 • 10a–3p Hughes Main Library • Meeting Rooms A–C Friends Members Only Used Book Sale* Fri, Feb 9 • 3p–5p Five Forks Branch Library • Meeting Rooms A–B Friends Used Book Sale Sat, Feb 10 • 10a–3p Five Forks Branch Library • Meeting Rooms A–B *Friends members only. Present your Friends membership or purchase one at the door.

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= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.

FOUNTAIN INN | Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch

864-862-2576 • fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org • 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Story Time ages 5 & under

Wed, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 14, 21, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

sitting in your “car.” Bring a box large enough to sit in. Supplies to decorate boxes provided.

Cards for Kids ages 11 & under

Mon, Feb 5, 3:30p–4:15p Create Valentine’s Day cards for kids in the hospital.

Wed, Jan 3 & Feb 7, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Winter Dance Party ages 2–6

Crafternoon: Snowflakes

Unraveled

ages 11 & under

Wed, Jan 3, 3:30p–4:15p

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Wed, Feb 28, 10a–10:45a Come dance with us! ages 18+

Tue, Jan 2, 16 & Feb 6, 20, 3p-5p Join us for knitting, crochet, sewing, and other fiber arts.

Wed, Jan 17 & Feb 14, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

Crochet Series

My First Drive-In Movie ages 2–6

Beginner Crochet: Part One Tue, Jan 9, 3p–4:30p Learn how to slip knot, single crochet, and double crochet.

Mon, Jan 22, 10a–10:45a Enjoy a video storybook while

Supplies provided.

ages 18+

Beginner Crochet: Part Two Tue, Jan 23, 3p–4:30p Learn how to slip stitch, change colors, and increase and decrease stitches.

Tablet Basics

ages 18+

Fri, Jan 12, 3:30p–4:30p

Dark Matter: What We’re Really Made Of ages 13+

Thu, Jan 25, 6p–7p Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.

Book Club

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

The Measure by Nikki Erlick Fri, Jan 26, 3:30p–4:30p

Knitting Series

Supplies provided.

ages 18+

Beginner Knitting: Part One Fri, Feb 2, 3p–4:30p Learn how to cast on as well as the knit stitch.

Beginner Knitting: Part Two Fri, Feb 9, 3p–4:30p Learn the purl stitch and how to cast off.

Smartphone Basics

Fri, Feb 16, 3:30p–4:30p

ages 18+

Macramé Wall Hangings ages 18+

Tue, Feb 27, 3p–4:30p Supplies provided.

The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey Fri, Feb 23, 3:30p–4:30p

GREER | Jean M. Smith Branch

864-877-8722 • greer@greenvillelibrary.org • 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC 29650 Story Time ages 5 & under

Tue, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 13, 20, 27, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room Stories and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Science Station ages 6–12

Guided activities and experiments.

Ice Wed, Jan 3, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room Senses Wed, Jan 31, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room Insects Wed, Feb 28, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Mon, Jan 8, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room Stories, music, and movement.

Explore Your World ages 6–12

Flight Wed, Jan 10, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room

Puppets Wed, Jan 24, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room

Endangered Species Wed, Feb 7, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room

Crayon Resistant Art Wed, Feb 21, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Mo Willems Drive-In Movie

Tue, Jan 16 & Feb 20, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Preschool Picassos ages 2–6

Enjoy a story and create an art project. Dress for mess.

Wassily Kandinsky Wed, Jan 17, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Room Scribble Art Wed, Feb 14, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Room

The Studio ages 6–12

Activities focused on the arts.

Activities focused on the arts.

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ages 5 & under

Tue, Feb 6, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Room Bring a box big enough to sit in.

Supplies to decorate boxes provided.

Lollipops Concert: The Really Awful Musicians best for ages 3–8

Sat, Feb 24, 11:30a–12p, Meeting Room Story-based performance featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick with the South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

ACT Study Session ages 12–18

Mon, Feb 26, 3:45p–5p (drop-in), Meeting Room Snacks provided.

Unraveled ages 18+

Join us for knitting, crochet, sewing, and other fiber arts.

Tue, Jan 2, 16 & Feb 6, 20, 6:30p–8p, Program Room Wed, Jan 10, 24 & Feb 14, 28, 9:30a–11:30a, Program Room

Book Club R ages 18+ Read and discuss.

The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

by Michael Finkle Wed, Jan 24, 7p–8p, Program Room Unspeakable Acts: True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit, and Obsession by Sarah Weinman Wed, Feb 28, 7p–8p, Program Room

= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.

MAIN • Hughes Main Library

25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601• ADULTS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org TEENS: 864-527-9248 • kallen@greenvillelibrary.org • KIDS: 864-527-9248 • child@greenvillelibrary.org Story Time ages 5 & under

Tue, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Thu, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, and movement.

Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Thu, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11a–11:30a, Story Room Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes playtime for hands-on exploring and social development.

Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos bilingües ages 7 & under

Join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para niños 7 años y menores acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 864-242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.

El Día de los Reyes Magos/ Three Kings Day Fri, Jan 5, 4:30p–5:15p, Story Room Listen to a story and make a crown.

Bring a cereal box. Decorating supplies provided.

Cuentos y canciones/ Stories & Songs Fri, Jan 12, 19 & Feb 2, 16, 23, 4:30p–5p, Story Room No es una caja/Not a Box Fri, Jan 26, 4:30p–5:15p, Story Room Listen to a story about imagination.

Create art using drawings, a box, and a twig.

Día de San Valentín/ Valentine’s Day Fri, Feb 9, 4:30p–5:15p, Story Room Listen to a Valentine’s Day story and make a heart-shaped suncatcher.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs

Mon, Jan 8, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.

Mother Goose on the Loose 1–24 mos New at Main!

Mon, Jan 8, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 11a–11:30a, Story Room 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.

Magic Color Scratch Bookmarks ages 5–11

Tue, Jan 9, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Personalize a colorful scratch bookmark to take home. While supplies last.

Science Station Jr. ages 3–5 New! Guided activities and experiments for preschoolers.

Ice Wed, Jan 10, 10a–10:45a, Story Room Senses Wed, Feb 14, 10a–10:45a, Story Room

Bouncing Babies Playdate 1–18 mos

Wed, Jan 10, 24 & Feb 7, 21, 3p–3:45p, Story Room Join us for a hands-on playdate and book sharing for babies and their caregivers.

Sensory Story Time ages 8 & under New Time!

Thu, Jan 11 & Feb 8, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Story time specially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. Email special needs or requests to child@greenvillelibrary.org.

Teddy Bear Tea Party ages 11 & under

Fri, Jan 12, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms B–C Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal and enjoy stories, snacks, and crafts.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Tue, Jan 16 & Feb 20, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Rooms A–B Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Preschool Picassos ages 2–6

Enjoy a story and create an art project. Dress for mess.

Wassily Kandinsky Wed, Jan 17, 10a–10:45a, Story Room Scribble Art Wed, Feb 21, 10a–10:45a, Story Room

Saturday Story Time ages 5 & under

Sat, Jan 20 & Feb 17, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Tue, Jan 23 & Feb 20, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Creative Corner ages 6–12 New!

Learn engaging art techniques and new mediums that focus on process and active discovery.

Dress for mess.

Create Your Own Weaving Thu, Jan 25, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Styrofoam Printmaking Thu, Feb 29, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room

Lollipops Concert best for ages 3–8

Story-based performance featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick with the South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

Dance Sat, Jan 27, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–C The Really Awful Musicians Sat, Feb 24, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–C

The Studio ages 6–12

Activities focused on the arts.

Puppets Tue, Jan 16, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Crayon Resistant Art Tue, Feb 13, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room

Science Station ages 6–12

New at Main!

Guided activities and experiments.

Ice Tue, Jan 30, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Senses Tue, Feb 27, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room

Valentine’s Day Cards ages 5–11 Tue, Feb 6, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Create unique cards.

Supplies provided.

My First Drive-in Movie: Valentine’s Day ages 5 & under

Fri, Feb 9, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–C Bring a box large enough to sit in.

Supplies to decorate boxes provided.

Teen Service Time ages 12–18

Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided. Registration required.

Tue, Jan 9, 4:30p–6p, Meeting Room A Sat, Jan 13, 10a–11:30a, Meeting Room A Sat, Feb 10, 10a–11:30a, Meeting Room A Tue, Feb 13, 4:30p–6p, Meeting Room A

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MAIN (continued) Introduction to Smartphones ages 18+

Wed, Jan 3, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

My Neighbor’s Voice

ages 18+

Sun, Jan 7, 3:30p–5p Sharpen your listening and language skills with gameplay, community dialogue, and educational instruction. Led by My Neighbor’s Voice.

Spreadsheets II

ages 18+

Wed, Jan 24, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Use advanced features such as sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and chart making.

ages 18+

Wed, Feb 14, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room A Get started with African-American genealogy and learn about useful Library System resources to further your research.

ages 18+

Computer Basics

ages 18+

Wed, Jan 10, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Cloud Storage

ages 18+

Tue, Jan 16, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Spreadsheets I

ages 18+

Wed, Jan 17, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Southern Author Expo all ages

Sat, Jan 20, 10a–2:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Celebrate local authors at this literary extravaganza. Meet and greet 18 local authors, buy books, and get them signed. Attend panels featuring best-selling authors.

Chautauqua Talk: Charles Dickens ages 18+

Tue, Jan 23, 7p–8:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Discover the life and legacy of Charles Dickens and participate in a Q&A session. Led by Larry Bounds. Note: Not a costumed performance. Livestream option available.

ages 18+

Mon, Feb 12, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Discover some common features and settings to personalize the digital world for your needs.

African American Genealogy

Computer Programming Drop-In Get answers to your coding questions or connect with resources that can help. Attend in person or via Zoom. In-depth questions may be sent in advance to jwithers@greenvillelibrary.org.

Tue, Jan 9, 5:30p–6:30p, Training Lab Tue, Feb 13, 5:30p–6:30p, Training Lab

Getting into Settings

Learn to Make Games: Beginner Game Development and Intro to C# ages 18+ Get started in game development with this five-part workshop series.

Learn to program simple games using the Unity game engine and C# programming language. Each workshop will build on previous ones, introducing new skills and concepts.

Part 1: Choose Your Own Adventure (Variables/Logic/Syntax) Wed, Jan 24, 6:30p–8:30p, Training Lab Part 2: Pseudo Animation (Loops/UI) Wed, Feb 28, 6:30p–8:30p, Training Lab

Family History Club

ages 18+

Thu, Jan 25, 4p–5p, Training Lab Explore genealogy databases, create a family tree or discover new records to further your family history research while connecting with other genealogy enthusiasts.

Finding Grants

ages 18+

Wed, Jan 31, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Learn to use the Foundation Directory to find potential funders for your grant proposal.

Google Tools

ages 18+

Wed, Feb 7, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Participants need an active Gmail/ Google account.

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Internet Safety

ages 18+

Wed, Feb 14, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Safeguard your computer and privacy when using the internet.

Microsoft PowerPoint

ages 18+

Thu, Feb 15, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Create an electronic slideshow.

Grown-Up Gaming

ages 18+

Thu, Feb 15, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A Join us for a night of tabletop board games. Try some new favorites or bring your own to share.

Word Processing I

ages 18+

Wed, Feb 21, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Chautauqua Talk: Maria von Trapp ages 18+

Tue, Feb 27, 7p–8:30p, Meeting Rooms A–C Discover the life and legacy of Maria von Trapp and participate in a Q&A session. Led by Marian Strobel. Note: Not a costumed performance. Livestream option available.

Word Processing II

ages 18+

Wed, Feb 28, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Incorporate images, tables, headers, footers, and more to add flair to your documents.

Trivia at Other Lands Brewing ages 21+

Thu, Jan 4 & Feb 1, 6:30p–8:30p, Other Lands Brewing, 731 Rutherford Rd, Greenville Come join us for a night of pub trivia. Test your knowledge and see if you can win!

Literary Book Bingo ages 18+

Wed, Jan 10 & Feb 21, 6p–7p M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S Main St, Greenville Test your literary knowledge with book and author trivia in Bingo format. Win prizes!

Book Club

ages 18+

Due South Coffee Roasters, 1320 Hampton Ave Ext, Unit 4B, Greenville Read and discuss.

Outlawed by Anna North Thu, Jan 18, 10:30a–11:30a Under the Golden Sun

by Jenny Ashcroft Thu, Feb 15, 10:30a–11:30a

Berea Area History Harvest

Wed, Feb 7, 9a–2:30p (drop-In), Berea Community Center, 6 Hunts Bridge Rd, Greenville Help preserve local history by bringing your photos and memories of the Berea area — past and present.

Small Business Resources ages 18+

Thu, Feb 29, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Discover Library System resources for starting and supporting small businesses, including marketing, researching demographics, and drafting business plans.

= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.

MAULDIN | W. Jack Greer Branch

864-277-7397 • mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607 Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Jan 8, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Mon, Jan 22 & Feb 12, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Tue, Jan 9 & Feb 6, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

Straw Rocket ages 5–11

Mon, Feb 19, 3:30p–4:15p (drop-in) Create, test, and take home a straw rocket.

Meditation 101

ages 18+

Wed, Jan 17, 11a–12:30p Led by holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy.

Asteroids: A Threat to Earth? ages 18+

Sat, Jan 20, 10:30a–11:30a Explore the expanse of asteroids in our solar system, how they might threaten Earth, and NASA’s new Psyche asteroid mission. Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.

How to Start a Business

Writer’s Workshop: Dialogue ages 18+

Thu, Jan 25, 6:30p–8p Discover tips for writing great dialogue, then practice with fun and interactive exercises. Bring a sample of your own work for feedback.

Success with Seeds

ages 18+

Tue, Feb 6, 6:30p–7:30p Join Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave for a fun and informative presentation about the history of propagation, seed anatomy, and how to collect, preserve, and successfully plant seeds.

ages 18+

Tue, Jan 23, 1p–3p Led by the South Carolina Small Business Development Center.

The Five Love Languages and Why They Matter ages 18+

Wed, Feb 14, 11a–12:30p Led by holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy.

Business Planning

ages 18+

Tue, Feb 20, 1p–3p Learn about the three versions of a business plan and strategies for application. Led by the South Carolina Small Business Development Center.

Sketchbook Club: Monochromatic ages 18+

Thu, Feb 22, 6:30p–7:30p Use one color to fill a page or create a bookmark. Refreshments and supplies provided.

PELHAM ROAD | F.W. Symmes Branch

864-288-6688 • pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615 Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4yrs

Tue, Jan 2, 9, 16, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 10a–10:30a Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Wed, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, 10a–10:30a & 11a–11:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Thu, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11a–11:30a Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social development.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

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

The Studio ages 6–12

Activities focused on the arts.

Puppets Wed, Jan 17, 3:30p–4:15p Crayon Resistant Art Wed, Feb 21, 3:30p–4:15p

Block Party! ages 2–6

5p. We will email you a photo collage of your animal’s sleepover adventures.

Introduction to Smartphones ages 18+

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Tue, Jan 23, 6:30p–7:30p All You Can Ever Know

by Nicole Chung Thu, Feb 8, 7p–8p

Tue, Jan 23, 10a–10:45a Build with blocks in different shapes and sizes.

Mon, Jan 22, 3:30p–5p Get started with the basics of owning and operating a smartphone.

Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson Tue, Feb 27, 6:30p–7:30p

STEM Studies ages 5–12

Chair Yoga

Sat, Jan 27, 10:30a–11:45p Supplies provided or bring your own.

3D Cards Wed, Jan 24, 3:30p–4:30p (drop-in) Straw Rocket Wed, Feb 28, 3:30p–4:30p (drop-in) Create, test, and take home a straw rocket. Supplies provided.

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

ages 18+

Mon, Jan 8, 11a–12p Certified 500-Hour yoga instructor Ann Minard leads an introductory class suitable for beginners, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Book Page Flowers

ages 18+

Mon, Jan 29 & Feb 26, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

Tue, Jan 16, 6:30p–7:30p Upcycle book pages to make paper flowers. Supplies provided.

Stuffed Animal Adventures

Book Club

ages 6 & under

Tue, Feb 27, 10a–10:45a Bring a stuffed animal and join us for a story. Leave your lovey behind for a playdate and pick it up after

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

Child: A Memoir by Judy Goldman Thu, Jan 11, 7p–8p

Cocoa and Coloring: Cozy Mystery ages 18+

Paper Quilled Heart

ages 18+

Fri, Feb 9, 10:30a–11:30a Explore the art of paper quilling and take home your creation.

Cocoa and Coloring: Romance ages 18+

Sat, Feb 24, 10:30a–11:45a Supplies provided or bring your own.

Beginner Origami

ages 18+

Tue, Feb 13, 6:30p–7:30p Make simple origami.

Supplies provided.

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= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.

SIMPSONVILLE | Hendricks Branch

864-963-9031 • simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org • 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Mother Goose on the Loose

Master Gardener Events

1–24 mos

Tue, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a–10:30a 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.

Success With Seeds

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Tue, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 11a–11:30a Stories, music, and movement.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Thu, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Teen Service Time ages 12–18

Tue, Jan 30, 4:30p–6p Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided. Registration required.

Book Bingo

ages 18+

Mon, Jan 8 & Feb 12, 11a–12p Play Bingo and win books!

Refreshments served.

Trivia Night!

ages 18+

Thu, Jan 4 & Feb 1, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Mon, Jan 29 & Feb 26, 7p–8:30p Enjoy a night of general trivia. Test your knowledge to see if you can win. Refreshments served.

Crafternoon: Snowflakes

Writers’ Round Table

ages 11 & under

Thu, Jan 4, 3:30p–4:15p

Sock Puppet Workshop ages 11 & under

Thu, Jan 11, 3:30p–4:15p Create a sock puppet using provided materials.

Build It ages 11 & under

Thu, Jan 25 & Feb 22, 3:30p–4:15p Create using provided supplies.

ages 18+

Join Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave for a fun and informative presentation about the history of propagation, seed anatomy, and how to collect, preserve, and successfully plant seeds.

Mon, Jan 22, 6p–7p • Simpsonville Tue, Feb 6, 6:30p–7:30p • Mauldin

ages 18+

Thu, Jan 18 & Feb 15, 7p–8:30p Join us for this informal writing workshop.

Book Club

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

Last House on the Street

by Diane Chamberlain Wed, Jan 17, 2p–3p The Maid by Nita Prose Wed, Feb 21, 2p–3p

Cards for Kids ages 11 & under

Thu, Feb 1, 3:30p–4:15p Create Valentine’s Day cards for kids in the hospital.

Straw Rocket ages 5–11

Tue, Feb 13, 3:30p–4:15p (drop-in) Create, test, and take home a straw rocket. Supplies provided.

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Word Processing I

Grow the Best Tomatoes Ever! ages 18+

Mon, Feb 5, 6p–7p • Simpsonville Learn all about tomatoes, their history, the best types available in the area, and how to effectively monitor and control your garden with Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave.

ages 18+

Wed, Jan 24, 3p–4:30p Learn how to create and edit documents.

How Should We Live? An Introduction to Moral Philosophy ages 18+

Thu, Jan 25, 6p–7p Greenville Technical College professor Nathan Sasser presents an introduction to moral philosophy.

Paper Bead Bracelets Fri, Jan 26, 3p–4:30p Supplies provided.

Sticker Painting

ages 18+

ages 18+

Sat, Jan 27, 10a–11:30a Join us for a relaxing craft that’s a cross between coloring and paint by number. Supplies provided.

Beginner Cross-Stitch: Conversation Hearts ages 18+

Tue, Feb 6, 6p–7:30p An introductory cross-stitch class.

Stitch your own conversation hearts. Supplies provided.

Word Processing II

ages 18+

Diamond Painting

ages 18+

Wed, Feb 7, 3p–4:30p Incorporate images, tables, headers, footers, and more to add flair to your documents.

Sat, Feb 24, 10a–11:30a Join us for this mosaic craft that’s a cross between cross-stitch and paint by number. Supplies provided.

= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.

TAYLORS | Burdette Branch

864-268-5955 • taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Thu, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10a–10:30a Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social development.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Fri, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 16, 23, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Fri, Jan 19 & Feb 23, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Crafternoon ages 11 & under

Third Thursdays Theatre ages 18+

Snowflakes Tue, Jan 23, 3:30p–4:15p

Watch and discuss classic films.

Led by former Osher Lifelong Learning Institute instructor Chip Kaufmann. Popcorn provided.

Hearts Tue, Feb 27, 3:30p–4:15p

The Phantom Carriage (1921) Thu, Jan 18, 2p–4p Not rated.

Build It ages 11 & under

Fri, Jan 26 & Feb 23, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

Mo Willems Drive-In Movie ages 5 & under

Fri, Feb 9, 10a–10:45a Watch a short video based on a Mo Willems story. Bring a box big enough to sit in. Supplies to decorate boxes provided.

Teen Service Time

ages 12–18

Tue, Feb 27, 4:30p–6p Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided. Registration required.

Coloring Café

Charade (1963) Thu, Feb 15, 2p–4p Not rated.

ages 18+

Tue, Jan 2 & Feb 6, 6:30p–8p Color while enjoying tea. Materials provided or bring your own.

TRAVELERS REST | Sargent Branch

864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Wed, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, 10a–10:30a Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social development.

Crafternoon: Snowflakes ages 11 & under

Wed, Jan 3, 3:30p–4:15p

Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Jan 8, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Homeschool Hangout ages 6–12 Wed, Jan 17 & Feb 14, 11a-11:45a Games, crafts, and activities.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Mon, Jan 22 & Feb 26, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Cards for Kids ages 11 & under

Thu, Feb 8, 3:30p–4:15p Create Valentine’s Day cards for kids in the hospital.

Straw Rocket ages 5–11

Mon, Feb 19, 3:30p–4:15p (drop-in) Create, test, and take home a straw rocket.

How to Start a Business

Business Planning

ages 18+

Tue, Jan 9, 1p–3p Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Learn about the rules, regulations, taxes, set-up, and strategies needed to start a new business. Led by the South Carolina Small Business Development Center.

The Battle of Cowpens

ages 18+

Tue, Feb 6, 1p–3p Learn about the three versions of a business plan and strategies for application. Led by the South Carolina Small Business Development Center.

all ages

Thu, Jan 25, 6:30p–8p Local historian Gary Pender explores various aspects of the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Cowpens using resources from the National Park Service.

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance @ Your Library Anderson Road • Tuesdays, 3p–7p Fountain Inn • Saturdays, 10a–2p Taylors • Wednesdays, 3p–7p Travelers Rest • Fridays, 10a–2p

United Way’s VITA program provides free income tax assistance to thousands of individuals and families with a household income of $60,000 or less. IRS-trained and certified volunteers help participants receive all eligible tax credits and deductions. Call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment.

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