EVENT GUIDE Greenville County Library System JUN/JUL/AUG 2019
Challenges & Prizes for
Babies Kids Teens Adults
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WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES These classes use the Palmetto Basics to build Kindergarten Readiness skills.
Event Guide Jun/Jul/Aug 2019
Summer Session
Hours
Baby and preschool classes resume Jun 3. There will be no classes Jul 1-5. Classes end Jul 26 and resume Sep 3.
All Locations Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p
Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch Sun • 2p-6p
Holiday Closings July 4 (Independence Day)
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos
Story Time preschoolers
Tue, 10a, Pelham Road Tue, 10a, Simpsonville Tue & Thu, 11a, Main, Story Room Thu, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thu, 10:30a, Taylors
Mon, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, 10a, Mauldin Mon, 10a, Travelers Rest Tue, 10a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10:30a, Berea Wed, 10a, Pelham Road Wed, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thu, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, 10a, Simpsonville Fri, 10a, Taylors
Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development.
Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos with adult caregiver
All classes and events are free unless otherwise noted. 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.
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.
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Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get a free admission ticket at the desk.
Wed, 10a, Travelers Rest Wed, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs
Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.
Mon & Thu, 10a, Main, Story Room Wed, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Thu, 10a, Pelham Road
Stories, music, and activities that help preschool children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Toddler Tales 19+ mos Stories, music and movement.
Mon, 11a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10a, Taylors Tue, 11a, Simpsonville Due to space limitations, many classes may not accommodate groups of 3 or more. Please call the location where you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission will not be admitted.
Visit greenvillelibrary.org/kids for more information about the Palmetto Basics.
Summer Reading for babies ages 0-35 months Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/ summer-reading or pick up a log at any library location.
Complete 10 Palmetto Basics activities and get a board book and a ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star Celebration Game on Sunday, August 19!
ANDERSON ROAD • West Branch
864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611 Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Thu, Jun 13 & Aug 15, 10a-11:30a Wed, Jul 17, 10a-11:30a Computer Basics: Folders, Documents & Email Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18 & Aug 22, 10a-11:30a Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades Tue, Jun 25, Jul 30 & Aug 27, 4p-5p
Descubre todos los recursos disponibles en la biblioteca lun, ago 5, 12, 19 & 26, 4p-5p Llame al 269-5210 para más información.
Coloring Café Wed, Aug 21, 10a-11a
Coloring supplies provided or bring your own.
Couponing Basics Wed, Aug 28, 10a-11a
Llame al 269-5210 para más información.
Creative Cooking Class
Health Binder: Organize Your Medical Information Thu, Jun 27, 10a-11:30a
Learn no-bake recipes. Supplies provided.
Supplies provided.
Microsoft Word: Create a document Wed, Jul 24, 10a-11:30a
ages 11-17
Thu, Jun 27, 3:30p-4:30p
ESOL Story Time ages 1-5 Tue, Jun 4, 18 & Jul 9, 23, 10a-10:30a
For families learning English.
Slime Time ages 6-12 Thu, Jun 6, 3:30p-4:15p
Make slime to take home.
LEGO® Club ages 5-11 Thu, Jun 13, 3:30p-4:30p LEGO® bricks provided.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Jun 18 & Jul 23, 10:30a-11a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Craftime
ages 5-11
Tropical Leis Thu, Jun 20, 3:30p-4:15p Kaleidoscopes Tue, Jul 9, 3:30p-4:15p PAWS Wildlife Show: Backyard Animals best for school age Fri, Jun 21, 3:30p-4p
Aliens: Escape from Earth best for school age
Fri, Jun 28, 10:30a-11a
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
Make It! ages 5-11 Thu, Jul 11, 3:30p-4:15p STEAM activities.
Crafternoon: Ocean ages 11 & under
Thu, Jul 25, 3:30p-4:30p Tiny Town ages 1-5 Tue, Aug 27, 10:30a-11:15a Move toy vehicles down tape streets and through towns. Supplies provided.
Meet live animals and learn about the ones that live in your area.
AUGUSTA ROAD • Ramsey Family Branch
864-277-0161 • augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 100 Lydia Steet, Greenville, SC 29605 Drawing Naturally Sat, Jun 22, 10a-12p
Led by local artist June Ellen Bradley. Supplies provided or bring drawing pad, pencils, and fine-point pens.
Lunch & Learn: Preventing Identity Theft Tue, Jun 25, 12p-1p
Led by the SC Department of Consumer Affairs. Bring a lunch.
Creating in Miniature Sat, Jun 29 & Aug 24, 2p-4p
Mindfulness in Nature for Health & Wellness Thu, Jul 11, 6:30p-7:30p Led by Dr. Rocky Nation of Anderson University.
Birds of Lake Conestee Nature Park Sat, Jul 20, 2p-3:30p Led by nature photographer and birder Anthony Martin.
Lapidary Love: Rock Hunting & Identification Mon, Jul 22, 6:30p-7:30p
Supplies provided or bring your own project.
Led by Western South Carolina Gem and Mineral Society.
Business Start-Up Basics with Piedmont SCORE Tue, Jul 9, 6p-8p
Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Tue, Aug 6, 3p-4p
Register online at piedmont.score.org.
Cupcake Wars ages 11-17 Mon, Jul 15, 3:30p-4:30p
Compete to decorate the best cupcake. Supplies provided.
Oreo Taste Test Challenge ages 11-17
PAWS Wildlife Show: Backyard Animals best for school age Thu, Jun 20, 3:30p-4p
Meet live animals and learn about the ones that live in your area.
Aliens: Escape from Earth
Wed, Jul 24, 2p-3p
best for school age
Story Time preschoolers Thu, Jun 6, 13, 20 & Jul 11, 18, 25, 10a-10:30a
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
LEGO® Club ages 5-11 Thu, Jun 13 & Jul 11, 3:30p-4:30p
J Chris Campbell: Creature Creation ages 6-12 Wed, Jul 10, 3:30p-4:15p
LEGO® bricks provided.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Jun 20 & Jul 18, 10:30a-11:15a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Sharpie Tie-Dye ages 11-17 Mon, Jun 24, 3:30p-4:30p ®
Supplies provided.
Thu, Jun 27, 10a-10:30a
Draw weird mixed-up animals with this local artist. Bring paper or a sketchbook, and a pencil with an eraser.
Slime Time ages 6-12 Thu, Jul 25, 3p-3:45p
Make slime to take home.
Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior.
= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events
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BEREA • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch
864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617
GREER • Jean M. Smith Branch
Adopting a Vegan Diet: Health & Sustainability Explored Wed, Jun 5, 7p-8p
Closed for expansion and renovation. Anticipated re-opening in fall 2019.
Book Discussion Wed, Jun 12, 7p-8p
The Botany of Desire: A Plant's EyeView of the Word by Michael Pollan.
Foodscaping: Intro to Edible Landscaping Mon, Jun 24, 6:30p-7:30p
Led by Danielle Pereira of Farm in the Wildwood and Sara Harding of Liberated Landscapes.
Visual Arts Series
Bring paper and pencils.
Painting with Acrylics: The Figure Tue, Jul 2, 6:30p-8p
Meet the Author: Ashley English Sat, Aug 31, 2p-3p
Led by North Carolina author, Ashley English. Her latest book, Southern from Scratch: Pantry Essentials and Down-Home Recipes, will be available for purchase.
Taste Test Challenge ages 11-17 Tue, Jun 11, 3:30p-4:30p Identify foods by taste alone.
Japanese Pop Culture ages 11-17
Tue, Jul 16, 6:30p-7:30p
Learn manga drawing, watch anime, and enjoy Japanese treats.
Paint and brushes provided.
Story Time preschoolers Tue, Jun 4, 18 & Jul 9, 16, 23, 10:30a-11a
Cartoon Creations: Character Sculpting Tue, Aug 6, 6:30p-8p
LEGO® Club ages 5-11 Tue, Jun 4, 3:30p-4:30p
Modelling clay provided.
LEGO® bricks provided.
Drawing in Spanish
PAWS Wildlife Show: Feathers, Fur, Scales & Shells
Supplement your basic Spanish language communication skills with visual learning techniques. Bring paper and pencils.
Making Flashcards Tue, Jul 9, 6:30p-8p Drawing Verbs Tue, Aug 13, 6:30p-8p Art History
Bring paper and pencils.
Rococo Tue, Aug 20, 6:30p-8p Art Games
ages 18+
Bring your friends to a fun-filled evening of art games!
Back & Forth Tue, Jul 23, 6:30p-7:30p Drawing a Fortune Tue, Aug 27, 6:30p-7:30p Ark of Taste: Stories Behind the Seeds Mon, Jul 29, 6:30p-7:30p
Led by Slow Food Upstate. Learn the stories and histories behind Ark of Taste heirloom varieties. Explore our region’s diverse biological, cultural, and culinary history. Take home samples.
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best for ages 8 & under
Tue, Jun 11, 10:30a-11a
Meet live animals and learn about their body coverings.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Jun 18 & Jul 23, 11a-11:45a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Aliens: Escape from Earth best for school age
Meet the Author: Ashley English Sat, Aug 31 • 2p-3p • Berea
Led by North Carolina author, Ashley English. Her latest book, Southern from Scratch: Pantry Essentials and Down-Home Recipes, will be available for purchase. Call 246-1695 to register.
Tue, Jun 25, 10:30a-11a
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
J Chris Campbell: Creature Creation ages 6-12 Tue, Jul 9, 3:30p-4:15p
Draw weird mixed-up animals with this local artist. Bring paper or a sketchbook, and a pencil with an eraser.
Craftime: Kaleidoscopes
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Free flower and food seeds, ready for planting.
ages 5-11
Tue, Jul 16, 3:30p-4:30p
= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events
FIVE FORKS BRANCH
864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Adulting Meal Prep with a Budget Tue, Jun 4, 6p-7p Basic Home Skills Mon, Jul 22, 6p-7p Job-Finding Skills for Young Adults Tue, Aug 6, 6p-7p Chair Yoga Wed, Jun 5, 12 & 19, 10a-11a
Led by certified yoga instructor Ann Minard.
Coffee & Comics Sat, Jun 8, Jul 27 & Aug 17, 10:30a-11:30a
Discuss your favorite comics with fellow enthusiasts.
Gluten-Free Pizza Demo Tue, Jun 11, 6p-7p Kindness Rocks Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10 & Aug 14, 6p-7:30p, Collaboration Space
Decorate rocks with inspirational messages and leave them for people to find. Supplies provided or bring your own.
Dungeons & Dragons Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10 & Aug 7, 6p-8p Bring your group and play.
Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Thu, Jun 13, Jul 11 & Aug 8, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
Coloring Cafe Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17 & Aug 21, 6p-7p
Coloring supplies provided or bring your own.
Clases básicas, bilingües de la computación/Basic Bilingual Computer Classes Led by SC Works instructor Jay Borrero.
50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 ages 13+
Sat, Jul 20, 2:30p-5:30p
Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador, David Leaphart.
Destrezas básicas, bilingües para la computación en general/Basic Computer Skills sáb, jun 22, 2p-3p
Healthy Living for Brain & Body Mon, Jul 22, 1p-2p
Destrezas para la computaciÓn básica, bilingüe: Haga un currículo/Basic Computer Skills: Make a Resume sáb, ago 17, 2p-4p
Hiking with Penguins on Five Continents Thu, Aug 15, 3p-4p
Hearing Health Mon, Jun 24, 1p-2p
Led by Dr. Lynda Clark with Davis Audiology. Free hearing screenings will be provided.
Book Bingo Tue, Jun 25, Jul 23 & Aug 27, 10a-11a
Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize.
Book Club Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter. Wed, Jun 26, 10:30a-12p The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff. Wed, Jul 24, 10:30a-12p In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende.
Wed, Aug 28, 10:30a-12p Craft Club Book Folding Wed, Jun 26, 6p-7:30p Sunflower Collages Wed Jul 24, 6p-7:30p Wine Cork Charms Wed, Aug 28, 6p-7:30p Plant-based Cooking for Vibrant Living Thu, Jul 11, 6p-7p
Led by plant-based chef, author, and business owner Latrice Folkes.
Book Craft: Vases & Flowers Thu, Jul 18, 6p-7p
Books provided or bring your own.
Led by the Alzheimer's Association.
Led by Ron Sobczak and Kathleen Kempe of Upstate Bartram Sierra Club.
Dementia Conversations Mon, Aug 26, 1p-2p
Learn how to support family members who are caring for someone with dementia.
Teen Scribblers ages 13-17 Fri, Jun 14, Jul 12 & Aug 9, 4:30p-5:30p, Collaboration Space Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired.
Self-Defense for Teens ages 12-17
Mon, Jun 17, 3p-4p, Meeting Room A
Join a local expert for tips and techniques.
All About Anime Meeting Room B
ages 11-17
Cosplay welcome.
Cupcake Wars Tue, Jun 18, 6:30p-7:30p
Compete to create the best animeinspired cupcake.
Origami Tue, Jul 16, 6:30p-7:30p Favorites Tue, Aug 13, 6:30p-7:30p
Share your favorite anime titles.
Balloon Art Painting Thu, Jun 20, 2p-3p, Collaboration Space
ages 11-17
Activity will be replaced if it rains. Supplies provided.
International Candy Tasting ages 11-17
Wed, Jun 26, 4:30p-5:30p, Collaboration Space
Taste sweets from around the globe.
Teen Book Club ages 14-17 Collaboration Space The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert. Thu, Jun 27, 4:30p-5:30p One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus.
Thu, Jul 25, 4:30p-5:30p Bad Art ages 11-17 Tue, Jul 23, 6:30p-7:30p, Collaboration Space
Find inspiration from Pinterest fails and compete to win the coveted Bad Art Trophy.
Locked in the Library: Willy Wonka Escape Room ages 11-17
Wed, Jul 24, 12:30p-4:30p, Meeting Room B
Work in teams of up to 10 to escape a magical, darkened room using puzzles, hidden clues, and teamwork. Call to register for a 20-minute time slot. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
Makeup 101 ages 13-17 Tue, Jul 30, 2p-3p, Collaboration Space Finger Knitting ages 13-17 Mon, Aug 12, 3p-4p, Collaboration Space Supplies provided.
Story Time preschoolers Mon, Jun 3, 17, 24 & Jul 8, 22, 10a-10:30a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Jun 3 & Jul 8, 10:30a-11:15a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs
Wed, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a
Events for kids and teens held in the Story Room unless otherwise noted. Registration for kids and teens events opens 1 month prior to date of event.
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FIVE FORKS BRANCH (continued)
864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 18, 25, 10a-10:30a PAWS Wildlife Show: Feathers, Fur, Scales & Shells best for ages 8 & under
Mon, Jun 10, 10a & 11a, Meeting Rooms A-B
J Chris Campbell: Creature Creation ages 6-12 Thu, Jul 11, 2:30p-3:15p, Meeting Rooms A-B
Draw weird mixed-up animals with this local artist. Bring paper or a sketchbook, and a pencil with an eraser.
Meet live animals and learn about their body coverings.
Story Ship: Pirate Goodie & the Magic Chest
Board Game Bash all ages Mon, Jun 10, 6p-8p, Collaboration Space
Mon, Jul 15, 10a & 11a, Meeting Rooms A-B
Lollipops Concert best for ages 3-8
Sat, Jun 15, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-B
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents a story-based musical program.
LEGO® Club ages 5-11 Tue, Jun 18 & Jul 23, 3:30p-4:30p LEGO® bricks provided.
Aliens: Escape from Earth best for school age
Mon, Jun 24, 2:30p-3p, Meeting Rooms A-B
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
Family Craft Night all ages Meeting Room A Supplies provided.
Outdoor Crafts Tue, Jun 25, 5p-7p, drop-in
best for ages 8 & under
Enjoy this undersea adventure with giant video screen animation, puppets, comedy, and magic.
Cartooning with Steve Barr best for school age
Mon, Jul 22, 2:30p-3p, Meeting Rooms A-B
This professional cartoonist shows you how to draw everything from awesome aliens to dancing dinosaurs. Bring paper, pencil, and clipboard or other hard surface. Books available for purchase/ signing.
Tim Sonefelt best for ages 8 & under
Tue, Jul 23, 10a & 11a, Meeting Rooms A-B
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Sat, Jul 20, 2:30p-5:30p, Five Forks ages 13+ Fri, Jul 19, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C ages 12 & under Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador, David Leaphart.
Enjoy magic, comedy, and puppetry with this local entertainer.
Bouncing Babies Play Date ages 1-18 mos
Thu, Aug 22, 10a-10:30a
Locked in the Library:
ages 11-17
Ocean Crafts Mon, Jul 15, 5p-7p, drop-in Back-to-School Crafts Mon, Aug 5, 5p-7p, drop-in Roper Mountain Science Center: Super Cold Science best for school age
Mon, Jul 8, 2:30p-3p, Meeting Rooms A-B
See how temperature changes affect solids, liquids, and gases.
Slime Time ages 6-12 Tue, Jul 9, 2p-2:45p, Meeting Rooms A-B
Make slime to take home.
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Wed, Jul 24 • 12:30p-4:30p • Five Forks, Meeting Room B Call 234-4904 to register. Wed, Jul 24 • 12:30p-4:30p • Pelham Road Call 288-6688 to register. Wed, Jul 17 • 12:30p-4:30p • Taylors Call 268-5955 to register. Work in teams of up to 10 to escape a magical, darkened room using puzzles, hidden clues, and teamwork. Call to register for a 20-minute time slot. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events
FOUNTAIN INN • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch
864-862-2576 • fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org • 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Throwback Coloring Cafe Supplies provided or bring your own.
90s Mon, Jun 10, 3p-4:30p Woodstock Mon, Aug 12, 3p-4:30p Gentle Ballet Tue, Jun 11, 10a-11a
Led by the Carolina Dance Collaborative. Suitable for seniors and those with limited mobility. Dress comfortably.
Using Your Library’s Online Resources Thu, Jun 13, 3p-4:30p
Car repair manuals, job skills, test preparation, consumer reports, Interlibrary loans, Book a Librarian, and much more free with your Library card.
Lo básico de Gmail Vie, Jun 14, 2p-3:30p
Se requiere inscripción. Llame al 527-9248 para registrarse.
Share What You Know: NonFiction Writing Workshop Tue, Jun 18, 3p-4:30p
Led by local author Sandra Allen Lovelace.
Facebook Basics Thu, Jun 20, 3p-4:30p Sketchers Art Group Thu, Jun 20 & Aug 22, 5p-6p
Bring your own supplies. Artwork for sharing must be pre-submitted.
Book Club Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan.
Fri, Jun 21, 3p-4p I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai. Fri, Aug 30, 3p-4p Book Bingo Tue, Jun 25, 3p-4p
Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize.
Vegetable Fermentation Basics Sat, Jul 13, 11a-12:30p
Galaxy Jars ages 11-17 Tue, Jul 9, 3:30p-4:30p
Beginner Photography: Three-Part Series
Candy Sushi ages 11-17 Fri, Jul 12, 4p-5p
Led by award-winning photographer Ron Urso. Bring a camera.
Camera Settings Tue, Jul 16, 5:30p-7p Elements of Composition Tue, Jul 30, 5:30p-7p Photo Critique Session
Bring your photos for critique.
Tue, Aug 13, 5:30p-7p Internet & Computer Safety Thu, Jul 18, 3p-4:30p Mason Jar Luminaries & Glitter Votives Fri, Jul 19, 3p-4:30p Bring your own jar.
Make one to take home.
Make a tasty treat while watching anime.
Story Time preschoolers Wed, Jun 5, 12, 19 & Jul 10, 17, 24, 10:30a-11a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Jun 19 & Jul 24, 11a-11:45a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
PAWS Wildlife Show: Backyard Animals best for school age Wed, Jun 19, 3:30p-4p
Meet live animals and learn about the ones that live in your area.
Aliens: Escape from Earth
Vegan, Vegetarian & Plant-Based Recipes Exchange Tue, Jul 23, 5:30p-6:30p
Bring your favorite recipes to share.
Know the 10 Signs: Early Alzheimer’s Detection Sat, Jul 27, 11a-12:30p
best for school age
Wed, Jun 26, 10:30a-11a
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
Led by Alzheimer's Association.
LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Wed, Jun 26 & Jul 24, 3:30p-4:30p
Painting with Acrylics: The Figure Sat, Aug 3, 10a-11:30a
Slime Time ages 6-12 Wed, Jul 10, 3p-3:45p
Bring a sketchpad and pencils.
Make slime to take home.
Google Calendar Tue, Aug 6, 3p-4:30p
Feliz regreso de los niños a la escuela con tus finanzas
Couponing Basics Sat, Aug 10, 10a-11:30a
jue, ago 8, 6p-8p
all ages
Led by Jenny Martin of Southern Savers.
Cookies & Canvas Sat, Jun 15, 10a-11a
LEGO® bricks provided.
ages 11-17
Learn painting techniques and enjoy cookies.
Art of Ice Cream ages 11-17 Fri, Jun 28, 3:30p-4:15p
Learn how new ice cream flavors are created and make your own tasty creation.
Aprenda cómo hacer un presupuesto para generar ahorros y trabajar con instituciones financieras para generar crédito. Se sirven refrigerios ligeros. Llame al 467-7095 para registrarse.
Back-to-School Financial Bash all ages
Thu, Aug 15, 6p-8p
Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Learn to budget, build savings, and work with financial institutions to build credit. Snacks provided. Call 467-7095 to register.
Registration for kids and teens events opens 1 month prior to date of event.
Make slime to take home. ages 6-12 Tue, Jun 4, 3:30p-4:15p Taylors Call 268-5955 to register. Thu, Jun 6, 3:30p-4:15p Anderson Road Call 269-5210 to register. Mon, Jun 10, 3p-3:45p Simpsonville Call 963-9031 to register. Tue, Jun 11, 2:30p-3:15p Hughes Main, Story Room Call 527-9248 to register. Thu, Jun 27, 2p-2:45p Pelham Road Call 288-6688 to register. Tue, Jul 9, 2p-2:45p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Call 234-4904 to register. Wed, Jul 10, 3p-3:45p Fountain Inn Call 862-2576 to register. Mon, Jul 22, 3p-3:45p Mauldin Call 277-7397 to register. Thu, Jul 25, 3p-3:45p Augusta Road Call 277-0161 to register.
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adults (ages 18+)
May 31-July 27
Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading.
Challenge
• Pick up or print out your Summer Reading log at the Library location of your choice. • Choose and complete 5 of the activities that appear on your Summer Reading log. • Keep track of the activities you complete and enter them in your online Summer Reading profile.
Prizes Completion Prize:
Bring your completed reading log into any library location and receive a library keychain.
90s Trivia &
Summer Reading Celebration
Prize Package Drawing (12 winners):
Be entered to win a family four pack of tickets to Opening Night for the Swamp Rabbit Hockey Team.
Grand Prize Drawing (1 winner):
Be entered to win a one-year household membership to the Greenville Zoo, a family membership to the Roper Mountain Science Center, an REI camp chair and cooler, a SC State Inland Park Pass donated by Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District, and a pair of tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Peace Center. While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.
Saturday, July 27 is the last day to collect your completion prize.
ages 21+
Wed, Jun 26 • 6:30p-8p
Birds Fly South 1320 Hampton Ave Ext., Greenville, SC 29601 Test your 90s knowledge and win prizes. 90s costumes encouraged. Sign up for and complete the Summer Reading challenge to be entered in prize drawings. For more info call 527-9258 or email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org.
Please Note: Once you've earned a Greenville Drive ticket voucher, your voucher must be redeemed for an actual ticket to the Sunday, Aug 18, 2019, Greenville Drive Reading All-Star Game, presented by Michelin.
Why is Summer Reading important?
Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading.
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Children who participate in their public library’s summer reading program outperform those who don’t participate by: • Scoring higher on standardized tests
• Scoring higher on assessment tests at the beginning of the school year
• Audiobooks count, too!
• Read for 12 hours OR read 48 books.
READING CHALLENGE
• Having better reading scores by the end of third grade
Kids
(ages 3-12)
PRIZES
• Entered to win a one-year Household membership to the Greenville Zoo • Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game • Greenville Drive/RAS t-shirt (at RAS game) compliments of Michelin • Coupon for a free 1-topping Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza • Coupon for a free pastry from Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery • Reading medal While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.
best for ages 12 & under Fri, May 31, 4:30p-5:15p Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Kickoff Performance: Tim Sonefelt Magic & Comedy
all ages Fri, May 31, 4p-5:30p, Hughes Main Library • Greenville Drive mascot Reedy Rip’It • Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers • Friends of the Library Children’s Used Book Sale • Drumming with Jeff Holland • Special Guest Animal from PAWS Wildlife Sanctuary
Summer Reading Kickoff with Tim Sonefelt
Your reading log and a numbered ticket are required for admission to Summer Reading Special Events beginning June 10. Pick up your ticket in the lobby of the Library location where you attend, no more than 90 minutes in advance of the program. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.
best for school age ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life. Mon, Jun 24, 10a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 24, 2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jun 24, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jun 25, 10:30a, Berea Tue, Jun 25, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/ groups welcome)* Wed, Jun 26, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Wed, Jun 26, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 27, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, Jun 27, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 28, 10:30a, Anderson Road Fri, Jun 28, 3:30p, Taylors
Aliens: Escape from Earth
*Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. No groups, except as noted.
DAYCARES, SUMMER RECREATION CLASSES, AND OTHER GROUPS* Groups may attend the following 2p performances at the Main Library: PAWS Wildlife Show (June 18), Aliens: Escape from Earth (June 25), and Story Ship (July 16).* Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation.
Starlab Experience: Southern Skies*
Enjoy this undersea adventure with giant video screen animation, puppets, comedy, and magic. Mon, Jul 15, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jul 15, 3:30p, Travelers Rest Mon, Jul 15, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jul 16, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/ groups welcome)* Wed, Jul 17, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 18, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fri, Jul 19, 10a & 11a, Taylors
Story Ship: Pirate Goodie & the Magic Chest best for ages 8 & under
These events are generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
SUMMER READING SPECIAL EVENTS
ages 9-14 Fri, Jul 12, 3:30p, Mauldin Draw uncanny machines that show cause and effect with this local artist. Bring paper or a sketchbook and a pencil with an eraser. Call 277-7397 to register.
J Chris Campbell: Crazy Contraptions
ages 6-12 Draw weird mixed-up animals with this local artist. Bring paper or a sketchbook and a pencil with an eraser. Tue, Jul 9, 3:30p, Berea Call 246-1695 to register. Wed, Jul 10, 3:30p, Augusta Road Call 277-0161 to register. Thu, Jul 11, 2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Call 234-4904 to register.
J Chris Campbell: Creature Creation
See how temperature changes affect solids, liquids, and gases. Mon, Jul 8, 2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jul 8, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Wed, Jul 10, 3:30p, Pelham Road Fri, Jul 12, 3:30p, Taylors
Roper Mountain Science Center: Super Cold Science best for school age
best for school age This professional cartoonist shows you how to draw everything from awesome aliens to dancing dinosaurs. Bring paper, pencil, and clipboard or other hard surface. Books available for purchase/signing. Mon, Jul 22, 2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Wed, Jul 24, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 25, 3:30p, Simpsonville
Cartooning with Steve Barr
best for ages 8 & under Enjoy magic, comedy, and puppetry with this local entertainer. Mon, Jul 22, 10a, Mauldin Tue, Jul 23, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Wed, Jul 24, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road
Tim Sonefelt
ages 12 & under with an adult caregiver Fri, Jul 19, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Enjoy crafts, activity stations, and junior astronaut training. Special guest David Leaphart, NASA Solar System Ambassador, shares information, footage of the moon landing, and a NASA flight suit.
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
ages 5+ with an adult caregiver Experience the Roper Mountain Science Center’s Portable Planetarium. Thu, Jul 18, 3p-3:30p & 4p-4:30p, Mauldin Call 277-7397 to register. Thu, Aug 1, 12p-12:30p, Main, Meeting Room C Call 527-9248 to register.
The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers. Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school. The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them. Greenville County Schools
= Registration required. Registration opens 1 month prior. Contact location to register.
best for ages 3-8 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents a story-based musical program. Sat, Jun 15, 11:30a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jun 17 & Jul 22, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Lollipops Concerts
best for school age Meet live animals and learn about the ones that may live in your area. Mon, Jun 17, 10a, Mauldin Mon, Jun 17, 3:30p, Travelers Rest Tue, Jun 18, 2p, Main, Meeting Room A (daycares/ groups welcome)* Wed, Jun 19, 3:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Jun 20, 3:30p, Augusta Road Fri, Jun 21, 3:30p, Anderson Road
PAWS Wildlife Show: Backyard Animals
best for ages 8 & under Meet live animals and learn about their body coverings. Mon, Jun 10, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jun 10, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jun 11, 10:30a, Berea Wed, Jun 12, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 13, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 14, 10a & 11a, Taylors
PAWS Wildlife Show: Feathers, Fur, Scales & Shells
Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game Details
The Greenville Drive’s Reading All-Star game, presented by Michelin, is Sunday, August 18.
• Parade of Champions at 2:15p and first pitch thrown at 3p.
Teens (Rising 6th - 12th graders)
READING CHALLENGE
• Read for 12 hours.
• Audiobooks count, too!
• Ticket voucher to the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star (RAS) Celebration Game • Greenville Drive/RAS t-shirt (at RAS game) compliments of Michelin • Coupon for a free 1-topping Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza • Coupon for a free pastry from Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery • Earbud splitter/phone stand
PRIZES
• For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS.
While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.
• Prior to the game, qualifying readers may pick up their t-shirt at the Field St. entrance.
You may be chosen to: • Throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch (ages 8+) • Be the Honorary Bat Boy/Girl (ages 11+) • Run the Bases with Reedy Rip’It following the game
visit any library location to pick up your printed reading log.
Last day to collect your prizes is July 27! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
MAIN • Hughes Main Library
25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 ADULTS: 864-527-9293 • explore@greenvillelibrary.org COMPUTER WORKSHOPS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org KIDS & TEENS: 864-527-9248 • youth@greenvillelibrary.org • teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org Scribblers Writing Group Tue, Jun 4, Jul 2 & Aug 6, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Room A Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25 & Aug 29, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Writing for sharing must be pre-submitted. Call 527-9258 to register.
Microsoft Word: Create a document Wed, Jun 5, 3:30p-5p Thu, Aug 15, 3:30p-5p Female Perspective Book Club Sadie by Courtney Summers. Wed, Jun 5, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Becoming by Michelle Obama. Wed, Jul 3, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler.
Wed, Aug 7, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Cloud Storage Thu, Jun 6, 3:30p-5p Tue, Aug 20, 3:30p-5p Harry Potter Book Club ages 18+ Thu, Jun 6 & Jul 25, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Rooms B & C Fantastic Beasts Thu, Aug 8, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Rooms A & B Grant Proposal Writing Tue, Jun 11, 10a-11:30a, Training Lab
Call 527-9258 to register.
Internet & Computer Safety Tue, Jun 11, 3:30p-5p Thu, Aug 1, 3:30p-5p US Maritime History: USS Yorktown, WWII & Vietnam Wed, Jun 12, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A
Led by Major Thom Iannarino Retired from Charleston’s Patriots Point.
Health, Happiness & Social Connection Thu, Jun 13, 6p-7:30p, Meeting Room C
Led by New Horizon Family Health Services.
Greenville Enters the 20th Century (1900-1910) Thu, Jun 13, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A
Led by SC Room staff member, Durham Hunt.
Microsoft Word: Insert Objects & Format Documents Wed, Jun 19, 3:30p-5p Thu Aug, 29, 3:30p-5p Hiking Series Led by REI.
Basics Wed, Jun 19, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Register online at http://bit.ly/ HikingBasicsREI.
Best Local Fall Hikes Wed, Aug 21, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Register online at http://bit.ly/ BestFallHikes.
Microsoft PowerPoint Thu, Jun 20, 3:30p-5p Mon, Aug 5, 3:30p-5p Grown-Up Board Gaming
by The Warehouse Theatre. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Call 787-4016 for more information about the Festival.
Google Tools for Home & Work Wed, Jun 26 & Aug 7, 3:30p-5p
Enjoy a diabetic-friendly smoothie tasting, get a blood pressure screening, and learn about health resources.
Family History Club Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25 & Aug 22, 4p-5p, Training Lab
LEGO® Night ages 18+ Tue, Aug 13, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Email scroominfo@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 5279212 to register.
Raids & Revenge: The Revolutionary War in the Upstate Mon, Jul 1, 3p-4:30p, Meeting Room A Led by retired Walnut Grove Plantation Historian Gary Pender. Email scroominfo@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9212 to register.
Teen Service Day Sat, Jun 1, 1p-4p, Meeting Room A
ages 12-18
Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.
Self-Defense for Teens ages 12-17
Wed, Jun 12, 1p-2p, Meeting Room A
A local expert shares tips and techniques.
All About Anime: Food Tasting
Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Sat, Jul 13 & 20, 9:30a-1:30p, Meeting Room A
Watch anime while sampling anime inspired snacks. Cosplay welcome.
Art! Thu, Jul 25, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room B
Microsoft Publisher: Create Print Publications Tue, Jul 16, 3:30p-5p
Staged reading performances. Led
Microsoft Excel: Create a Spreadsheet Wed, Jul 3, 3:30p-5p
Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Call 467-7503 to register.
Shakespeare's Measure for Measure Meeting Rooms A & B Tue, Jun 25, 7p-8:30p, Wed, Jun 26, 7p-8:30p, Thu, Jun 27, 7p-8:30p, Tue, Jul 23, 7p-8:30p, Wed, Jul 24, 7p-8:30p,
Health & Wellness: New Horizon Family Health Services Thu, Aug 8, 6p-7:30p, Meeting Room C
Bring your Google/Gmail account login. Accounts will not be created during the workshop.
International Day Thu, Jun 20, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Cooperative Games Thu, Aug 22, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Microsoft Excel: Formatting, Filtering, & Formulas Thu, Jul 18, 3:30p-5p
In Our Own Voice: National Alliance on Mental Illness Tue, Jul 16, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room A
Speakers share personal stories of their experience with mental illness and the tools they use to stay in recovery.
Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Wed, Jul 17, 3:30p-5p
Events for kids and teens held in the Story Room unless otherwise noted. Registration for kids and teens events opens 1 month prior to date of event.
ages 12-17
Fri, Jun 14, 4:30p-5:30p, Meeting Room C
Improv Acting Workshop ages 13-17
Tue, Jul 9, 9:30a-12:30p, Meeting Room A
Led by a local expert. Demo for families during last 15 minutes. Snacks provided.
All About Anime: Candy Sushi ages 12-17
Fri, Jul 19, 4:30p-5:30p, Meeting Room C Cosplay welcome.
Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Mon & Thu, Jun 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 & Jul 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 10a-10:30a
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MAIN • Hughes Main Library (continued)
25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 ADULTS: 864-527-9293 • explore@greenvillelibrary.org COMPUTER WORKSHOPS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org KIDS & TEENS: 864-527-9248 • youth@greenvillelibrary.org • teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org Toddler Tales 19+ mos Mon, Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 & Jul 8, 15, 22, 11a-11:30a Story Time preschoolers Tue, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23, 10a-10:30a
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue & Thu, Jun 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 & Jul 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 11a-11:30a Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Wed, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24, 10:30a-11a Create items using provided supplies.
Bilingual Story Time
Meet live animals and learn about their body coverings.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Jun 11 & Jul 23, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Room C
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Slime Time ages 6-12 Tue, Jun 11, 2:30p-3:15p
Make slime to take home.
Saturday Stories ages 1-5 Sat, Jun 15, 29 & Jul 13, 27, 10a-10:30a Lollipops Concerts best for ages 3-8
Mon, Jun 17 & Jul 22, 7p-7:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C
LEGO® Club ages 5-11 NEW! LEGO® bricks provided.
Thu, Jun 20, 3:30p-4:30p Wed, Jul 17, 6:30p-7:30p STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 Fri, Jun 21, 10:30a-11:30a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Aliens: Escape from Earth best for school age
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
Mon, Jun 24, 7p-7:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jun 25, 2p-2:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome)
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents a story-based musical program.
Art 101
Adult caregiver required. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para niños 10 años y menores acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 242-5000 ext.2634 para más información.
PAWS Wildlife Show: Backyard Animals
Dress for mess.
PAWS Wildlife Show: Feathers, Fur, Scales & Shells
Meet live animals and learn about the ones that live in your area.
ages 10 & under
Fri, Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 & Jul 12, 19, 26, 4:30p-5:15p
best for school age
Tue, Jun 18, 2p-2:30p, Meeting Room A (daycares/ groups welcome)
best for ages 8 & under
Mon, Jun 10, 7p-7:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C
ages 5-11
Printmaking Thu, Jun 27, 2:30p-3:30p Drawing Basics Thu, Jul 25, 2:30p-3:30p Roper Mountain Science Center: Super Cold Science best for school age
Mon, Jul 8, 7p-7:30, Meeting Room A
See how temperature changes affect solids, liquids, and gases.
Crafternoon: Kites ages 11 & under
Tue, Jul 9, 2:30p-3:15p Dress for mess.
Story Ship: Pirate Goodie & the Magic Chest best for ages 8 & under Enjoy this undersea adventure with giant video screen animation, puppets, comedy, and magic.
Mon, Jul 15, 7p-7:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jul 16, 2p-2:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome) 50th Anniversary Celebration of Apollo 11 ages 12 & under Fri, Jul 19, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Crafts, activities, and junior astronaut training. Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador, David Leaphart.
Book BINGO ages 7-12 Mon, Jul 22, 2:30p-3:15p Starlab Experience: Southern Skies ages 5+ with an adult caregiver
Thu, Aug 1, 12p-12:30p, Meeting Room C
Experience the Roper Mountain Science Center’s Portable Planetarium.
ages 8-12
Jul 29-Aug 2 • 10a-12p Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Registrants must have read at least one Harry Potter book and be able to participate the entire week. Limited to children who have not previously attended. Some activities involve food and beverages. Registration opens Jun 10. Adult caregivers must remain in the building during each program.
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MAULDIN • W. Jack Greer Branch
864-277-7397 • mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Call 467-7503 to register.
Coloring Café Summer Vibes Mon, Jun 10, Jul 8 & Aug 12, 7p-8p Coloring Techniques Wed, Jun 26, Jul 17 & Aug 21, 10a-11a Digital Photography: Portraits Tue, Jun 11, 6:30p-8p Led by Wildlife Action photographer Steven Anschel. Bring your own camera.
Self Defense for Women Sat, Jun 15, 2p-4p
Led by Fountain Inn Police Officer Michael Hamilton. Dress comfortably.
Spanish Conversation for English Speakers Mon, Jun 17, Jul 15 & Aug 19, 7p-8p Carolina Shag Basics Tue, Jun 18, 6:30p-8p
Wear non-restrictive clothing and comfortable shoes.
Raids & Revenge: The Revolutionary War in the Upstate Thu, Jun 20, 6:30p-8p
Led by retired Walnut Grove Plantation historian Gary Pender.
Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Sat, Jun 22, Jul 27 & Aug 24, 10a-12p
Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
What’s New at NASA? Thu, Jun 22 & Aug 17, 3p-4:30p Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.
Práctica de conversación en inglés mar, jun 25, jul 23 & ago 27, 7p-8p
Mejore su conversación en Inglés practicando en un ambiente informal. Únicamente conversación, no es una clase.
Se requiere registro. Llame al 277-7397 para registrarse.
Preparing for the Apollo 11 Mission Thu, Jun 27, 6:30p-8p
Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.
NASA’s Mercury Program Sat, Jul 27, 3p-4:30p
Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.
Senior Scams & Telemarketing Fraud Thu, Aug 1, 11a-12p
Led by Master Deputy J.R. Brown, Crime Prevention Specialist with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
Clases de Inglés para principiantes sáb, ago 3, 10, 17 & 31, 11a-12p
Serie de 4 clases donde aprendera gramática básica, saludos, como decir su información personal y como describir personas y lugares. Se requiere registro. Llame al 277-7397 para registrarse.
Scrapbooking Your Family History Tue, Aug 13, 6:30p-7:30p Master Gardener Series: Form, Texture & Color Thu, Aug 22, 7p-8p Miniature Mania ages 9-14 Fri, Jun 7, 3:30p-4:30p
Create miniature furniture and objects to decorate a cardboard room.
Glow Party ages 11-17 Thu, Jun 13, 7p-8p
J Chris Campbell: Crazy Contraptions ages 9-14 Fri, Jul 12, 3:30p-4:30p
Draw uncanny machines that show cause and effect with this local artist. Bring paper or a sketchbook, and a pencil with an eraser.
Minecraft Perler Beads ages 9-14
Thu, Jul 25, 3:30p-4:30p Pixlr X Photography Workshop ages 11-14
Tue, Aug 6, 6:30p-8p
Led by Wildlife Action photographer Steven Anschel.
Art: 4-Point Perspective ages 9-14
Thu, Aug 15, 10a-11:30a
Learn drawing skills used to depict depth and perspective. Bring sketchpad and pencils.
Story Time preschoolers Mon, Jun 3, 10, 24 & Jul 8, 15, 10a-10:30a
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Jun 10 & Jul 8, 10:30a-11:15a
Sat, Jun 29, 10:30a-12p Mauldin Led by author Carol Baldwin. Bring writing materials.
From Finished Work to Publication Sat, Jun 29, 1:30p-3p Mauldin Led by author Carol Baldwin. Bring writing materials.
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
LEGO® Club ages 5-11 Mon, Jun 10 & Jul 8, 3:30p-4:30p LEGO® bricks provided.
PAWS Wildlife Show: Backyard Animals best for school age Mon, Jun 17, 10a-10:30a
Meet live animals and learn about the ones that live in your area.
Starlab Experience: Southern Skies ages 5+ with an adult caregiver
Thu, Jul 18, 3p-3:30p & 4p-4:30p
Bring a shirt to paint. Wear a white shirt and see it glow!
Experience the Roper Mountain Science Center’s Portable Planetarium.
Electronic Guts ages 11-17 Fri, Jun 21, 3:30p-4:30p
Tim Sonefelt
Explore the inside of computers and other electronics to learn how they work.
Turning Your Ideas into Publishable Works
best for ages 8 & under
Mon, Jul 22, 10a-10:30a
Enjoy magic, comedy, and puppetry with this local entertainer.
Slime Time ages 6-12 Mon, Jul 22, 3p-3:45p
Make slime to take home.
Registration for kids and teens events opens 1 month prior to date of event.
Coloring Cafe: Mon, Jun 10, Jul 8 & Aug 12, 7p-8p Mauldin
Summer Vibes
Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Sat, Jun 1 & 8, 9:30a-1:30p
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PELHAM ROAD • F.W. Symmes Branch
864-288-6688 • pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615 Chair Yoga Mon, Jun 3, 10 & 17, 10a-11a
Certified 200-Hour Yoga Instructor Ann Minard leads an introductory class suited for beginners, seniors, and the physically challenged.
Heart-Based Meditation: Two-Day Training Tue, Jun 4, 6:30p-8p Thu, Jun 6, 6:30p-8p
Led by Holistic Health Practitioner Sarah Troy.
Small Business Start-Up with Piedmont SCORE Mon, Jun 10, 6p-8p Register online at piedmont.score.org.
Recovering from Grief & Loss Thu, Jul 25, 7p-8p Led by Certified Grief Recovery Method counselor Michelle Woodall.
Wills, Estates & Probate Mon, Aug 5, 6:30p-7:30p
best for school age
Led by realtor Patti Tuffin (recently featured in HGTV's House Hunters) and licensed mortgage broker Alex Lilla.
makeup artist.
Things Fall Apart
by Chinua Achebe.
Sat, Jun 15, 10:30a-11:30a Persuasion by Jane Austen. Sat, Jul 20, 10:30a-11:30a Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. Sat, Aug 17, 10:30a-11:30a Relaxation Techniques Mon, Jun 24, 11a-12p
Led by retired psychotherapist and professor Bernadine Rivera.
Watercolor Painting Tue, Jul 16, 2p-3p
Materials provided or bring your own.
Free Language Learning Tue, Jul 23, 6:30p-8p
Learn real-life conversational skills in any of 71 languages with Mango Languages.
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Wed, Jun 12, 10a & 11a
Get the Most Out of Selling or Buying your Home Tue, Aug 27, 6:30p-8p
Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Jun 13, Jul 11 & Aug 8, 7p-8p
Classics Book Club
best for ages 8 & under
Meet live animals and learn about their body coverings.
Cupcake Wars ages 11-17 Tue, Jun 18, 3:30p-4:30p
Bring your best work or come to be inspired. Writing must be pre-submitted.
PAWS Wildlife Show: Feathers, Fur, Scales & Shells
Led by SC Legal Services staff attorney Beth Des Jardins. May be of particular interest to seniors.
English Conversation Circle Thu, Jun 13, Jul 11 & Aug 8, 11a-12p Tue, Jun 18, Jul 16 & Aug 20, 7p-8p
Practice English conversation skills. Informal setting, not a class.
Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Thu, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 18, 25, 10a-10:30a
Compete to decorate the best cupcake. Supplies provided.
Aliens: Escape from Earth Wed, Jun 26, 3:30p-4p
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
Slime Time ages 6-12 Thu, Jun 27, 2p-2:45p
Make slime to take home.
Act Out: Drama Games ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 9, 2p-2:45p Makeup Master Class ages 13-17 Tue, Jun 25, 3:30p-4:30p Roper Mountain Science Center: Learn makeup tips from a local Super Cold Science Locked in the Library: Willy Wonka Escape Room ages 11-17 Mon, Jul 8, 12:30p-4:30p
best for school age
See how temperature changes affect solids, liquids, and gases.
Story Ship: Pirate Goodie & the Magic Chest best for ages 8 & under Wed, Jul 17, 10a & 11a
Nailed It! ages 11-17 Thu, Jul 18, 3:30p-4:30p
Tim Sonefelt best for ages 8 & under Wed, Jul 24, 10a & 11a
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23, 10a-10:30a Story Time preschoolers Wed, Jun 5, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 10a-10:30a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Jun 5 & Jul 10, 10:30a-11:15a Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Led by Upstate Clutter Coach Lauren Flinte.
Wed, Jul 10, 3:30p-4p
Work in teams of up to 10 to escape a room using puzzles, hidden clues, and teamwork. Call to register for a 20-minute time slot. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
Compete in cake decorating challenges.
Sat, Jun 15 • 2p-3p Pelham Road
Enjoy this undersea adventure with giant video screen animation, puppets, comedy, and magic.
Enjoy magic, comedy, and puppetry with this local entertainer.
Cartooning with Steve Barr best for school age
Wed, Jul 24, 3:30p-4p
This professional cartoonist shows you how to draw everything from awesome aliens to dancing dinosaurs. Bring paper, pencil, and clipboard or other hard surface. Books available for purchase/ signing.
Ben Franklin Circle: 13 Virtues Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18 & Aug 15 • 6p-7:30p Pelham Road
Get support and encouragement for your self-improvement goals by discussing Ben Franklin's 13 Virtues in a fun, relaxed group setting. See BenFranklinCircles. org for details.
= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events
SIMPSONVILLE • Hendricks Branch
864-963-9031 • simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org • 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Make Your Own Terrarium Sat, Jun 1, 10:30a-11:30a Supplies provided.
Scribblers: Writing Group Tue, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23 & Aug 13, 27, 7p-8:30p Writing must be pre-submitted.
Adult Recess Thu, Jun 13, 6:30p-7:30p
Group activities for all abilities led by Certified Laughter Wellness and Yoga teacher, Linda Gillen.
Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Jun 15, Jul 20 & Aug 17, 2p-4p
Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Sat, Aug 24 & 31, 9a-1:30p
Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Call 467-7503 to register.
Iron Chef ages 11-17 Mon, Jun 10, 3:30p-4:30p
Compete for the title of Best Chef. Supplies provided.
Teen Scribblers ages 13-17 Sat, Jun 15, Jul 27 & Aug 10, 12p-1:30p
Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired.
Wacky Science
ages 10-14
Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
Supplies provided.
Book Club
Bubbles & Burp Lab Mon, Jul 22, 3:30p-4:30p
A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi.
Thu, Jun 13, 2p-3p Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Thu, Jul 18, 2p-3p
Explore the science behind bubbles and burps.
Pop Top Rockets Mon, Aug 26, 4:30p-5:30p
Thu, Aug 22, 2p-3p
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23, 10a-10:30a
Family History Club Wed, Jun 19, Jul 24 & Aug 21, 3p-4p
Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23, 11a-11:30a
Throwback Thursday Summer Cinema
Mother Goose on the Loose
A Star is Born Thu, Jun 20, 6:30p-8:30p
Wed, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a
The Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn.
Story Time preschoolers Thu, Jun 6, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 25, 10a-10:30a My First Drive-In Movie ages 2-6
Thu, Jun 6, 3:30p-4:15p
Story Ship: Pirate Goodie & the Magic Chest best for ages 8 & under Thu, Jul 18, 10a & 11a
Enjoy this undersea adventure with video screen animation, puppets, comedy, and magic.
Bring a large box to sit in.
Cartooning with Steve Barr
Slime Time ages 6-12 Mon, Jun 10, 3p-3:45p
Thu, Jul 25, 3:30p-4p
Make slime to take home.
PAWS Wildlife Show: Feathers, Fur, Scales & Shells best for ages 8 & under
best for school age
A professional cartoonist shows you how to draw everything from aliens to dinosaurs. Bring paper, pencil, and clipboard or other hard surface. Books available for purchase/signing.
Thu, Jun 13, 10a & 11a
Meet live animals and learn about their body coverings.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Jun 27 & Jul 25, 11a-11:45a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Aliens: Escape from Earth best for school age
Thu, Jun 27, 3:30p-4p
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
ages 8-12
Thu, Jun 20 & Jul 11 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville Good for beginners.
1-24 mos
1937 original starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. Film is not rated.
Of Human Bondage Thu, Jul 18, 7p-8:30p
1934 release starring Leslie Howard and Bette Davis based on the book by W. Somerset Maugham. Film is not rated.
A Farewell to Arms Thu, Aug 15, 7p-8:30p
1932 release starring Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. Film is not rated.
Camp NaNoWriMo Write-In Wed, Jul 10, 7p-8:30p Tue, Jul 16, 7p-8:30p
Work on your novel or any other writing project.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sales First & Third Thursdays*
June 6, 20, July 18 & Aug 15 • 9a-12p
Teacher Appreciation Sales Thu, Aug 1 • 9a-12p Sat, Aug 3 • 9a-12p
Teacher Appreciation Sales are open to Friends members and teachers only. Please present a school, daycare, homeschool parent ID, or Friends membership* at the door.
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.
Registration for kids and teens events opens 1 month prior to date of event.
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TAYLORS • Burdette Branch
864-268-5955 • taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 Coloring Café Tue, Jun 4, Jul 2 & Aug 6, 7p-8:30p
Coloring materials provided or bring your own.
Throwback Thursday Reads
Revisit the titles you loved as a kid and discover that big ideas come in small packages.
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham.
Thu, Jun 6, 7p-8p Cosmic
by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
Thu, Jul 11, 7p-8p
Sit & Paint: Jane Austen ages 18+
Sat, Jun 22, 2p-4p, Taylors
Paint in a relaxed group setting with step-by-step instructions.
Record Expungement: South Carolina Tue, Jul 9, 6p-7p
Led by SC Legal Services staff attorneys. Learn which criminal records can be expunged or pardoned to assist with securing employment or housing.
Master Gardener Series
When You Reach Me
Led by Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave.
Thu, Aug 1, 7p-8p
Fall Vegetable Gardening Thu, Jul 25, 7p-8p
Book Club
Form, Texture & Color Tue, Aug 20, 7p-8p
by Rebecca Stead.
The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin.
Mon, Jun 10, 2p-3p The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Mon, Jul 8, 2p-3p Summer Favorites Mon, Aug 12, 2p-3p
Bring a book or two to share with the group.
Sketchers Art Group Mon, Jun 10, Jul 8 & Aug 12, 7p-8p
Receive feedback from your peers, and participate in fun art prompts. Artwork for sharing must be presubmitted.
Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23, 10a-10:30a
Roper Mountain Science Center: Super Cold Science
Slime Time ages 6-11 Tue, Jun 4, 3:30p-4:15p
See how temperature changes affect solids, liquids, and gases.
Make slime to take home.
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 18, 25, 10:30a-11a Story Time preschoolers Fri, Jun 7, 21, 28 & Jul 12, 26, 10a-10:30a Teddy Bear Tea ages 2-6 Wed, Jun 12, 10a-10:45a PAWS Wildlife Show: Feathers, Fur, Scales & Shells best for ages 8 & under
Fri, Jun 14, 10a & 11a
English Country Dancing Tue, Aug 27, 7p-8:30p
Meet live animals and learn about their body coverings.
Miniature Food Creations
Board Game Bash all ages Sat, Jun 15, Jul 20 & Aug 17, 3p-5p
Led by Margaret Swait from Carolina English Country Dance.
ages 11-17
Wed, Jun 19, 3:30p-4:30p
Crafternoon
ages 11 & under
Create and eat miniature food— from tiny tacos to baby cakes.
Under the Sea Tue, Jun 25, 3:30p-4:15p
Locked in the Library: Willy Wonka Escape Room ages 11-17 Wed, Jul 17, 12:30p-4:30p
Tie-Dye Art Tue, Jul 23, 3:30p-4:15p
Work in teams of up to 10 to escape a magical, darkened room using puzzles, hidden clues, and teamwork. Call to register for a 20-minute time slot. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
best for school age
Fri, Jul 12, 3:30p-4p
Story Ship: Pirate Goodie & the Magic Chest best for ages 8 & under Fri, Jul 19, 10a & 11a Enjoy this undersea adventure with giant video screen animation, puppets, comedy, and magic.
Adventures in History ages 5-11 Mon, Jul 22, 3:30p-4:15p Crafts & activities.
School Resource Fair ages 5-11 Wed, Aug 7, 10a-11a (drop-in)
Visit interactive stations for: online resources, Craft It, Science Station, Art 101, and Adventures in History. Tours of the branch. Door prize drawings throughout the event. Adult caregiver required.
Back-to-School Bash best for ages 6 & under
Fri, Aug 9, 10a-10:45a
Rising kindergartners and first graders are invited to join us for stories, crafts, games, and treats.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Fri, Jun 28 & Jul 26, 10:30a-11:15a Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Aliens: Escape from Earth best for school age
Fri, Jun 28, 3:30p-4p
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
Thu, Jun 20 • 6:30p-7:30p • Taylors
Led by local historian and author Ray Belcher. From mountaineers to moonshiners, learn about what made this region unique and discover the truth behind local legends.
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TRAVELERS REST • Sargent Branch
864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Jun 1, 15, Jul 6, 20 & Aug 3, 17, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
Meditation Mon, Jun 3, Jul 8 & Aug 5, 6:30p-7:30p
Led by 200-hr certified Yoga Teacher Donna Clifford. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a yoga mat and small blanket.
Microsoft Word: Create a Document Tue, Jun 4, 10a-11a
Coloring Café Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25 & Aug 22, 6:30p-8p
PAWS Wildlife Show: Backyard Animals best for school age Mon, Jun 17, 3:30p-4p
Supplies provided or bring your own.
Meet live animals and learn about the ones that live in your area.
Computer Basics: Folders, Documents & Email Tue, Jul 9, 10a-11a
Aliens: Escape from Earth
Storytelling Night: Favorite Foods, Recipes & Places to Eat Thu, Jul 11, 7p-8p
Led by the Travelers Rest Historical Society.
Visual Art Series
Sketchbook Journaling Sat, Jul 27, 10a-11:30a
Basic Drawing: The Face Sat, Jun 8, 10a-11:30a
Internet & Computer Safety Tue, Aug 6, 10a-11a
Draw from a live clothed model. Supplies provided or bring your own.
Basic Drawing: The Figure Sat, Jun 29, 10a-11:30a Watercolor Landscapes Sat, Aug 10, 10a-11:30a Read around the World Book Club Next Year in Havana
by Chanel Cleeton (Cuba).
Thu, Jun 13, 2p-3:30p Homegoing
by Yaa Gyasi (Ghana, Africa).
Thu, Jul 11, 2p-3:30p Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Mexico).
Thu, Aug 8, 2p-3:30p Play Bingo! Tue, Jun 18, Jul 16 & Aug 20, 2p-3p Master Gardener Series Composting Tue, Jun 18, 7p-8p Form, Texture & Color Mon, Aug 19, 7p-8p Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18 & Aug 15, 6:30p-7:30p
Writing must be pre-submitted.
Bring your own sketchbook or journal. All other supplies provided.
Emergency Preparedness Tue, Aug 27, 6:30p-7:30p
best for school age
Mon, Jun 24, 10a-10:30a
ScienceTellers use exciting experiments to bring this story to life.
Story Ship: Pirate Goodie & the Magic Chest best for ages 8 & under Mon, Jul 15, 3:30p-4p Enjoy this undersea adventure with giant video screen animation, puppets, comedy, and magic.
LEGO® Club ages 5-11 Wed, Jul 17, 3:30p-4:30p LEGO® bricks provided.
Improv Acting Workshop ages 8-12
Led by Trail Blazer Survival School. Develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans. Learn to build a supply kit.
Tue, Jul 23, 9:30a-11:30a
Blackout Poetry Fri, Jul 12, 4p-5p
Board Game Bash ages 6-11 Wed, Jul 24, 3:30p-4:30p
ages 11-17
Create unique poetry using recycled book pages and markers. Snacks and supplies provided.
Cake Decorating Sat, Jul 20, 2p-3p
Taught by a local expert. Demo for families during last 15 minutes. Snacks provided.
ages 11-17
Tue, Jun 25, 6:30p-7:15p Travelers Rest
Learn how new ice cream flavors are created and make your own tasty creation.
Games provided.
ages 11-17
Frost a cake advice from a professional. Bring assorted frosting tips. Other supplies provided.
Story Time preschoolers Mon, Jun 3, 10, 17 & Jul 8, 15, 22, 10a-10:30a Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos
Wed, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Jun 10 & Jul 22, 10:30a-11:15a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Registration for kids and teens events opens 1 month prior to date of event.
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 656 GREENVILLE, SC 29601
25 Heritage Green Place Greenville, SC 29601-2034 864-242-5000 greenvillelibrary.org
Coffee & You:
Q&A SERIES WITH DUE SOUTH COFFEE Join us for this four part series on coffee at Ally Coffee Merchants and the Hughes Main Library. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Registration opened May 20. Space is limited.
Part One: Coffee Farming and Origins Sat, Jun 8, 9a-10a • Ally Coffee Merchants
Part Two: Roasting Coffee Sat, Jun 15, 9a-10a • Ally Coffee Merchants
Part Three: Brewing Sat, Jun 22, 9a-10a • Ally Coffee Merchants Ally Coffee Merchants 1801 Rutherford Road Suite 112, Greenville, SC 29609
Part Four: Q&A Session Tue, Jul 9, 7p-8:30p • Hughes Main Library
The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers. Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school. The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them. -Greenville County Schools
Event Guide • Jun/Jul/Aug 2019