Mar/Apr 2024 Event Guide

MAR/APR 2024

JOB HUNTING OVER 50

BEGINNER YOGA

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Strategies and resources to aid older adults in job searches.

Certified 500-Hour yoga instructor Ann Minard leads an introductory class.

SUMMER GARDENING TIPS

How to transition into a productive summer garden with low(er) maintenance.

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TINY ART WORKSHOP & TINY ART SHOW

Pick up a blank canvas from the Hughes Main Library between Mar 1–31 and create a tiny masterpiece.

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CHAUTAUQUA TALKS MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR TEENS

The lives and legacies of Mama Cass and Stagecoach Mary.

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Learn financial skills from a Greenville Technical College instructor.

Inclusive story time and playtime designed for children with sensory integration challenges.

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Pick up an indoor plant, share cuttings of your own, or surrender a plant you no longer want. Supported by the Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District.

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WRITERS ROUND TABLE An informal writing workshop.

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SENSORY STORYTIME

PLANT SWAP & SEED LIBRARY DROP-IN

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GREENVILLE CONCERT BAND: LET THE GAMES BEGIN

A live musical performance featuring pieces

by John Williams, Ralph Saucedo, John Philip Sousa, and the Southeastern premiere of Jess Turner’s “Red Rover.”

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GROWING HERBS

How to plant, maintain, propagate, harvest, and preserve herbs. Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.

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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 MAR/APR 2024 Hours

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

All Locations Mon–Thu • 9a–9p Fri & Sat • 9a–6p

Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch Sun • 2p–6p

Holiday/Closings Mar 31 (Easter)

Library Executive Director Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

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.

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.

Friends Members Only Used Book Sale* Fri, Mar 15 • 2p–5p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A–C Friends Used Book Sale Sat, Mar 16 • 10a–3p Hughes Main Library • Meeting Rooms A–C *Friends members only. Present your Friends membership or purchase one at the door.

WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES Attendance is limited at some locations. Ask for a free admission ticket at the desk. No preschool morning classes Mar 18–22.

Spring Session Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes 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 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

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

2 | Kids & Family events • Teen events • Adult events

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

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.

“In the American Society"

by Gish Jen Thu, Mar 21, 6p–7p “Expensive Trips Nowhere”

by Tom Bissell Thu, Apr 18, 6p–7p

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

Request a supply kit at:

ANDERSON ROAD | West Branch

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

Crafternoon ages 11 & under

Insects Mon, Mar 4, 10:30a–11:15a

Snowflakes Thu, Mar 14, 3:30p–4:15p

Solar Eclipse Mon, Apr 1, 10:30a–11:15a

Flowers Thu, Apr 11, 3:30p–4:15p

STEM Studies ages 5–12

Book Club

Bees Mon, Mar 11, 3:30p–4:30p Learn about bees and make a bee house to take home.

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

by Michael Finkel (nonfiction) Mon, Mar 4, 6:30p–7:30p

Marble Maze Mon, Apr 15, 3:30p–4:30p Create, test, and take home a marble maze.

Under the Whispering Door

by TJ Klune (fiction) Thu, Mar 28, 6p–7:30p

Guided activities and experiments.

Supplies provided.

greenvillelibrary.org/ kids-virtual-activities greenvillelibrary.org/ adult-virtual-activities

MARCH

Supplies provided.

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley (nonfiction) Mon, Apr 1, 6:30p–7:30p

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

by Becky Chambers (fiction) Thu, Apr 25, 6p–7:30p

Cycling Across America ages 18+

Sat, Mar 16, 10a–11:30a Greenville cyclist Allen Hamada recounts his solo cross-country cycling journey.

Job Hunting Over 50

ages 18+

Wed, Mar 27 & Apr 24, 10a–11a Strategies and resources to aid older adults in job searches.

BYOB: Bring Your Own Beads ages 18+

Sat, Apr 13, 10a–11:30a Basic bead weaving with local bead artist Melissa Earley. Bring at least two colors of seed beads or larger beads. Other supplies will be provided.

AUGUSTA ROAD | Ramsey Family Branch

• Art 101: Frank Bowling

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

• Preschool Picassos: Harold and the Purple Crayon: Purple Art

Story Time ages 5 & under

APRIL • Art 101: Mary Cassatt • Preschool Picassos: Lines That Wiggle: Paper Sculptures

Thu, Mar 7, 28 & Apr 4, 11, 18, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Thu, Mar 7 & Apr 11, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Thu, Mar 7 & Apr 4, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

Pub Trivia ages 21+

Thu, Mar 7 & Apr 4, 6:30p–8:30p, Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd, Greenville Test your knowledge and see if you can win.

Literary Book Bingo ages 18+ Wed, Mar 20 & Apr 10, 6p–7p M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S Main St, Greenville Book and author trivia in Bingo format. Win prizes!

Book Club

Leprechaun Hunt ages 5 & under

Thu, Mar 14, 10a–10:45a Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 5 & under

Thu, Apr 25, 10a–10:45a Listen to stories, make a sprout house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Visual Arts Series

ages 18+

Sketching in Ink Tue, Mar 26, 6p–7:30p Learn the basics of sketching with a ballpoint pen. Bring a sketchbook and tools.

Surrealism Tue, Apr 30, 6p–7:30p Create your own Surrealist drawing.

Bring a sketchbook and tools.

All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr (fiction) Thu, Mar 21, 10:30a–11:30a The Four Winds

by Kristin Hannah (fiction) Thu, Apr 18, 10:30a–11:30a

ages 18+

Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd, Greenville Read and discuss.

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

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, Mar 5, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Leprechaun Hunt ages 5 & under Tue, Mar 12, 10a–10:45a Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

Preschool Picassos ages 2–6

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

Harold and the Purple Crayon: Purple Art Thu, Mar 14, 10a–10:45a Lines That Wiggle: Paper Sculptures Thu, Apr 18, 10a–10:45a

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Tue, Mar 26 & Apr 23, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Homeschool Hangout ages 6–12 Thu, Mar 28 & Apr 25, 11a–11:45a Games, crafts, and activities.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 5 & under

Listen to stories, make a sprout house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Crochet Project: Dishcloth Wed, Apr 3, 11a–12p Begin a dishcloth using single or double crochet. Bring cotton yarn and a crochet hook.

Poetry Tea Party ages 5 & under

Tue, Apr 30, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Snacks, stories, poems, and crafts.

Crochet Series

ages 18+

Crochet Project: Thermal Stitch Potholder Sat, Mar 2, 11a–12p Begin a potholder to take home.

Bring cotton yarn and a crochet hook.

Fri, Apr 5, 10:30a–11:15a

Summer Gardening Tips ages 18+

Thu, Apr 11, 6p–7p Led by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District.

FIVE FORKS BRANCH

864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Mar 4, 11 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Tue, Mar 5, 12, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes playtime for hands-on exploring and social development.

My First Drive-In Movie: Musical Jamboree Edition 18 mos–4 yrs

Wed, Mar 6, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–B Watch a video version of Caldecott Honor book Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin.

Bring a box large enough to sit in.

Materials to decorate boxes provided.

Explore Your World ages 6–12

during WWII and create your own secret code.

The Olympics Thu, Apr 11, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Learn about the history of the Olympics and play related games.

Story Time Ballet best for ages 3–8

Sat, Mar 9, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Story-based performance featuring International Ballet dancers.

Leprechaun Hunt ages 2–6

Fri, Mar 15, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

Story Time Special: Bill Martin Jr. ages 5 & under

Mon, Mar 25, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Stories and a craft based on the picture books of Bill Martin Jr.

Build It ages 11 & under

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

Supplies provided.

Wed, Mar 27, 3:30p–4:15p, Meeting Rooms A–B Fri, Apr 19, 2p–2:45p, Meeting Rooms A–B

Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs

The Studio ages 6–12

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Wed, Mar 13, 27 & Apr 10, 17, 24, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.

Lessons and activities.

Homeschool Hangout

Women Codebreakers Thu, Mar 7, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Learn about women codebreakers

Thu, Mar 14 & Apr 18, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Games, crafts, and activities.

ages 6–12

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Activities focused on the arts.

Blind Contour Drawing Thu, Mar 28, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B See how well you can draw without looking at your hand.

Marble Art Thu, Apr 25, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Make your own abstract masterpiece by rolling marbles in paint.

Family Craft Night all ages Supplies are limited.

Dr. Seuss Thu, Mar 28, 5p–7p (drop-in), Meeting Rooms A–B In the Garden Thu, Apr 25, 5p–7p (drop-in), Meeting Rooms A–B

Twinkle Bear Goes to the Zoo ages 3–6

Wed, Apr 3, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a class led by Dance Without Limits. Wear shoes you can dance in.

Science Station: Solar Eclipse ages 6–12

Thu, Apr 4, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms A–B Guided activities and experiments.

Earth Day Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Apr 22, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–B Nature-themed stories and a craft.

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

FOUNTAIN INN | Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch

Butterflies in the Library Augusta Road, Five Forks, Fountain Inn, Main (Children’s Area), Mauldin, Taylors, Travelers Rest Experience the wonder of metamorphosis. Visit frequently beginning in April and watch the progression from larvae to chrysalis to butterfly.

Money Management for Teens ages 12–18

Visual Arts Series: Portrait Drawing ages 18+

Tue, Mar 5, 3:30p–4:30p, Meeting Room A Learn financial skills from a Greenville Technical College instructor.

Tue, Mar 5, 6p–8p, Meeting Room B The ins and outs of drawing the human face.

Afternoon Adventures ages 12–18

ages 18+

Spring Fairy Ornaments

Thu, Mar 14 & Apr 18, 3:45p–4:30p, Meeting Room A Board games, crafts, and music.

Tue, Apr 16, 6p–8p, Meeting Room B Supplies provided.

Framed Flower Art

Kindness Rocks

ages 12–18

Tue, Apr 23, 3:45p–4:30p, Collaboration Space Use pressed flowers to create art in a frame.

Jewelry Series

ages 18+

For beginner and intermediate skill levels. Supplies provided.

Boho Chic Bracelets Wed, Mar 13, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A Bird Nest Pendants Wed, Apr 10, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A

Unraveled

ages 18+

Five Forks Flicks

ages 18+

Movie screening; refreshments provided.

Hidden Figures (2016) Thu, Mar 21, 6p–8:30p, Meeting Room A Rated PG Elemental (2023) Thu, Apr 18, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A Rated PG

Story Time ages 5 & under

Wed, Mar 6, 27 & Apr 3, 17, 24, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Wed, Mar 6 & Apr 3, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Crafternoon ages 11 & under Supplies provided.

ages 18+

Wed, Mar 20 & Apr 17, 6p–7:30p, Meeting Room A Use creativity to spread kindness.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Relieving Stress: Zentangles ages 18+

Mon, Mar 4 & Apr 1, 10a–11a, Collaboration Space Create artistic patterns and designs through a meditative process.

Grown-Up Gaming

Mar 12, 26 & Apr 9, 23, 10a–12p, Collaboration Space Knitting, crocheting, sewing, and other fiber arts. Share ideas with fellow enthusiasts.

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

Shamrocks Wed, Mar 6, 3:30p–4:15p

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 5 & under

Wed, Apr 10, 10a–10:45a Listen to stories, make a sprout house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Unraveled

ages 18+

Tue, Mar 5, 19 & Apr 2, 16, 3p–5p Knitting, crocheting, sewing, and other fiber arts. Share ideas with fellow enthusiasts.

Introduction to Quilting ages 18+

Flowers Wed, Apr 3, 3:30p–4:15p

Thu, Mar 21, 3:30p–5p Presented by the Busy Bees Quilt Guild.

Leprechaun Hunt ages 5 & under

Book Club

Wed, Mar 13, 10a–10:45a Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Wed, Mar 27 & Apr 24, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

The Stranger Diaries

by Elly Griffiths (fiction) Fri, Mar 22, 3:30p–4:30p The Celebrants

by Steven Rowley (fiction) Fri, Apr 26, 3:30p–4:30p

ages 18+

Tue, Mar 19 & Apr 23, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A Spend a night playing modern tabletop board games. Try new favorites or bring your own to share.

Book Club

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

The Diamond Eye

by Kate Quinn (fiction) Wed, Mar 27, 10:30a–11:30a, Collaboration Space Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House

by Alex Prud'homme (nonfiction) Thu, Apr 11, 7p–8p, Meeting Room A No Two Persons

by Erica Bauermeister (fiction) Wed, Apr 24, 10:30a–11:30a, Collaboration Space

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance @ Your Library 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.

Fountain Inn • Saturdays, 10a–2p Taylors • Wednesdays, 3p–7p Travelers Rest • Fridays, 10a–2p

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

GREER | Jean M. Smith Branch

864-877-8722 • greer@greenvillelibrary.org • 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC 29650 Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Mon, Mar 4, 11, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room Stories, music, and movement.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Tue, Mar 5, 12, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Explore Your World ages 6–12 Lessons and activities.

Women Codebreakers Wed, Mar 6, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room Learn about women codebreakers during WWII and create your own secret code.

The Olympics Wed, Apr 10, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room Learn about the history of the Olympics and play related games.

Preschool Picassos ages 2–6

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

Harold and the Purple Crayon: Purple Art Wed, Mar 13, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Room

Science Station: Solar Eclipse ages 6–12

Wed, Apr 3, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room Guided activities and experiments.

The Studio ages 6–12

Plant a Seed Story Time

Marble Art Wed, Apr 24, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room Make your own abstract masterpiece by rolling marbles in paint.

ages 5 & under

Tue, Apr 23, 10a–10:45a Listen to stories, make a sprout house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Framed Flower Art

ages 12–18

Tue, Apr 16, 3:45p–4:30p, Meeting Room Use pressed flowers to create art in a frame.

Unraveled ages 18+

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Wed, Mar 13, 27 & Apr 10, 24, 9:30a–11:30a, Program Room Knitting, crocheting, sewing, and other fiber arts.

Tue, Mar 12 & Apr 16, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30p–7:30p Led by local beekeeper Rick Silvers.

ages 5 & under

Tue, Apr 9, 10:30a–11a Supplies provided. In the case of rain, a craft project will be held in the meeting room.

Blind Contour Drawing Wed, Mar 27, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room See how well you can draw without looking at your hand.

ages 18+

Sidewalk Chalk Creations

Lines That Wiggle: Paper Sculptures Wed, Apr 17, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Room

Activities focused on the arts.

Intro to Bees and Beekeeping

Getting Started With eBooks and Audiobooks/Comenzando con libros y audiolibros electrónicos Mon, Apr 22, 6p–7p, Program Room Access ebooks and audiobooks from your phone or tablet. Bring your library card, charged device, and passwords. Aprende cómo descargar libros y audiolibros electrónicos desde tu teléfono o tableta. Trae tu tarjeta de la biblioteca, tu aparato cargado y las claves.

MAIN • Hughes Main Library

25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601• ADULTS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org TEENS: 864-527-9248 • teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org • KIDS: 864-527-9248 • child@greenvillelibrary.org Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos bilingües ages 7 & under

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.

Stories and Songs/ Cuentos y canciones Fri, Mar 1, 8, 29 & Apr 5, 12, 19, 4:30p–5p, Story Room

Pajama Party/Fiesta de pijamas Fri, Mar 15, 4:30p–5:15p, Story Room Wear pajamas, listen to bedtime stories, and make a craft. Ponerse pijamas, escuchar cuentos para dormir, y hacer una manualidad.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs

Mon, Mar 4, 11, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.

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Mother Goose on the Loose 1–24 mos

Mon, Mar 4, 11, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 11a–11:30a, Story Room Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences.

Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Get a free admission ticket at the desk.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Tue, Mar 5, 12, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

DIY Jumbo Pinwheels ages 5–11

Tue, Mar 5, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Color and assemble your own jumbo pinwheel. Supplies provided.

Preschool Picassos ages 2–6

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

Harold and the Purple Crayon: Purple Art Wed, Mar 6, 10a–10:45a, Story Room Lines That Wiggle: Paper Sculptures Wed, Apr 3, 10a–10:45a, Story Room

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

MAIN (continued) Bouncing Babies Playdate 1–18 mos

Wed, Mar 6, 20 & Apr 3, 17, 3p–3:45p, Story Room Hands-on playtime and book sharing.

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Thu, Mar 7, 14, 28 & Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, and movement.

Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Thu, Mar 7, 14, 28 & Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 11a–11:30a, Story Room Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes playtime for hands-on exploring and social development.

Storytime Ballet best for ages 3–8

Sat, Mar 9, 11:30a–12p, Meeting Rooms A–C Story-based performance featuring International Ballet dancers.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Tue, Mar 12 & Apr 16, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room C Build kindergarten readiness skills.

The Studio ages 6–12

Activities focused on the arts.

Blind Contour Drawing Tue, Mar 12, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room See how well you can draw without looking at your hand.

Marble Art Tue, Apr 9, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Make your own abstract masterpiece by rolling marbles in paint.

Science Station Jr. ages 3–5

Guided activities and experiments for preschoolers.

Insects Wed, Mar 13, 10a–10:45a, Story Room Solar Eclipse Wed, Apr 10, 10a–10:45a, Story Room

Sensory Story Time ages 8 & under Thu, Mar 14 & Apr 11, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Inclusive story time and playtime designed for children with sensory integration challenges. Email special needs or requests to child@greenvillelibrary.org.

Saturday Story Time ages 5 & under

for a class led by Dance Without Limits. Wear shoes you can dance in.

Fairy Tale Ball ages 5 & under

Fri, Apr 19, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–C Adventure to a fairy tale land with music, stories, games, and crafts.

Wear your favorite royal attire.

Sat, Mar 16 & Apr 20, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Creative Corner: Fruit and Vegetable Prints ages 6 & up

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Teen Service Time

Tue, Mar 19 & Apr 16, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Barbie Tea Party ages 3–12

Fri, Mar 22, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–C Dress for Barbie Land and enjoy stories, crafts, and refreshments.

Science Station ages 6–12

Guided activities and experiments.

Insects Tue, Mar 26, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Solar Eclipse Tue, Apr 23, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room

Lollipops Concert: The Day You Begin best for ages 3–8

Sat, Mar 30, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–C Story-based performance featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick of the S.C. Children’s Theatre.

Cherry Blossom Tissue Art ages 5–11

Tue, Apr 2, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Twinkle Bear Goes to the Zoo ages 3–6

Fri, Apr 5, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms A–C Bring your favorite stuffed animal

Thu, Apr 25, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Experiment with stamps made from natural materials. Dress for mess. ages 12–18

Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Sat, Mar 2 & Apr 13, 10a–11:30a, Meeting Room A Tue, Mar 12 & Apr 9, 4:30p–6p, Meeting Room A

Cloud Storage

ages 18+

Wed, Mar 6, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Store, edit, and share your documents and photos using an online platform.

Streaming 101

ages 18+

Tue, Mar 12, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Computer Programming Drop-In ages 18+

Get answers to your coding questions. Attend in person or via Zoom. In-depth questions may be sent in advance to jwithers@greenvillelibrary.org.

Tue, Mar 12, 5:30p–6:30p, Training Lab Tue, Apr 9, 5:30p–6:30p, Training Lab

Computer Basics

ages 18+

Wed, Mar 13, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Armchair Traveler Series: Venice, Italy ages 18+

Thu, Mar 14, 6p–7:30p Explore the history and beauty of Venice, Italy. Led by Jim Nicholson of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University.

Tiny Art Workshop ages 3–17

Thu, Mar 28, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room Receive inspiration and assorted supplies to create a tiny masterpiece.

Tiny Art Show

Apr 8–21, Children’s Area • Pick up a blank canvas from the Children's Area desk at the Hughes Main Library between Mar 1–31. (While supplies last) • Return your finished masterpiece by Apr 1.

• Artwork will be displayed Apr 8–21.

Rules and Guidelines

• Open to ages 3–17 • One entry per person • Artwork must be picked up

between Apr 22–26. No artwork will be kept after Apr 26.

Submissions must be:

• 3"x3" in size • Reflective of the theme spring • Painted, drawn, or have 3D materials glued on. (3D materials must be well attached.)

• The original work of the submitting artist • Appropriate for all ages

Spreadsheets I

ages 18+

Wed, Mar 20, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Introduction to Smartphones ages 18+

Thu, Mar 21, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

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

MAIN (continued) Grown-Up Gaming

ages 18+

Thu, Mar 21 & Apr 18, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A Play modern tabletop board games.

Try new favorites or bring your own to share.

Chautauqua Talk: Mama Cass ages 18+

Tue, Mar 26, 7p–8:30p Meeting Rooms A–C Discover the life and legacy of Mama Cass of the Mamas & the Papas and participate in a Q&A session. Led by Larry Bounds. Not a costumed performance.

Livestream video available.

Spreadsheets II

ages 18+

Wed, Mar 27, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Use advanced features such as sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and chart making.

Learn to Make Games: Beginner Game Development and Intro to C# ages 18+ Get started in game development and coding through this five-part series. Learn to program simple games using the Unity game engine and the C# programming language. Attend in person or via Zoom.

Part 3: Get the Ball Rolling (User Input/Physics/Lists) Wed, Mar 27, 6:30p–8:30p, Training Lab Part 4: Space Shooter 1 (Object Oriented Principles/Inheritance) Wed, Apr 24, 6:30p–8:30p, Training Lab

Family History Club

ages 18+

Thu, Mar 28, 4p–5p, Training Lab Create a family tree, discover new records to further your research, and connect with other genealogy enthusiasts.

Greenville Concert Band: Let the Games Begin ages 18+

Sat, Apr 6, 2p–3:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C A live musical performance featuring pieces by John Williams, Ralph Saucedo, John Philip Sousa, and the Southeastern premiere of Jess Turner’s “Red Rover.”

Google Tools

ages 18+

Mon, Apr 8, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Participants need an active Gmail/ Google account.

Word Processing I

ages 18+

Thu, Apr 11, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Internet Safety

ages 18+

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab

Word Processing II

Finding Grants

ages 18+

Mon, Apr 22, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab How to use the Foundation Directory to find potential funders for your grant proposal.

Chautauqua Talk: Stagecoach Mary Fields ages 18+

Tue, Apr 23, 7p–8:30p, Meeting Rooms A–C Discover the life and legacy of Stagecoach Mary, the first African American woman to carry mail in 1890s Montana, and participate in a Q&A session. Led by Becky Stone.

Not a costumed performance.

Livestream video available.

Microsoft PowerPoint

ages 18+

Law Talk: Family Law

ages 18+

Wed, Apr 24, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab ages 18+

Thu, Apr 18, 3:30p–5p, Training Lab Incorporate images, tables, headers, footers, and more to add flair to your documents.

MAULDIN | W. Jack Greer Branch

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

Mon, Mar 4, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Mon, Mar 4 & Apr 8, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

Tue, Mar 5 & Apr 2, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

Leprechaun Hunt ages 5 & under Mon, Mar 11, 10a–10:45a Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Apr 22, 10a–10:45a Listen to stories, make a sprout house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Craft Cafe: Pebble Art

ages 18+

Thu, Mar 21, 6:30p–7:30p Sip a warm beverage while creating a picture using a mix of paint and pebbles. Supplies provided.

Two for One: Propagating While Pruning ages 18+ Tue, Mar 5, 6:30p–7:30p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.

The Pros and Cons of Presence ages 18+

Thu, Mar 14, 11a–12:30p Holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy to discuss the pitfalls and potential of Presence and how to cultivate more of it in your life.

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Lost Towns Under S.C. Lakes ages 18+

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30p–7:30p Explore hidden underwater towns with local photographer Tom Taylor.

Mon, Apr 8, 6:30p–7:30p A licensed S.C. attorney or judge will give a 30-45 minute overview, then answer questions. Sponsored by the South Carolina Bar. (Law Talk sessions are designed to provide general legal information on the topic presented, not provide guidance on any specific situation.

You will need to consult an attorney outside of this setting for specifiic legal advice.)

Gardening with Perennials and Annuals ages 18+

Tue, Apr 9, 6:30p–7:30p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.

The Four Agreements

ages 18+

Thu, Apr 11, 11a–12:30p Holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy will discuss The Four

= 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 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, which examines the self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's ages 18+

Tue, Mar 26, 6:30p–7:30p Sam Wiley from the Alzheimer's Association S.C. Chapter leads an educational workshop on the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Writing Workshop: Poetry & Prose ages 18+

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30p–8p Discover how writing poetry can improve your prose. Bring a laptop or pen and notebook.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia ages 18+

Tue, Apr 23, 6:30p–7:30p Led by Sam Wiley from the Alzheimer's Association S.C. Chapter.

PELHAM ROAD | F.W. Symmes Branch

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

Tue, Mar 5, 12, 26 & Apr 9, 16, 23, 10a–10:30a Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Wed, Mar 6, 27 & Apr 3, 10, 17, 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, Mar 7, 14, 28 & Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 11a–11:30a Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes playtime for hands-on exploring and social development.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Tue, Mar 12 & Apr 9, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Leprechaun Hunt ages 5 & under Wed, Mar 13, 10a–10:45a & 11a–11:45a Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

The Studio ages 6–12

Activities focused on the arts.

Blind Contour Drawing Wed, Mar 20, 3:30p–4:15p

See how well you can draw an item without looking at your hand.

Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Marble Art Wed, Apr 17, 3:30p–4:15p Make an abstract masterpiece by rolling marbles in paint.

Paper Crafts: Mini Junk Journal ages 18+

LEGO® Club ages 5–11

The Alternative Kitchen: Hemp Milk ages 18+

Mon, Mar 25 & Apr 22, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

STEM Studies ages 5–12 Supplies provided.

Bees Wed, Mar 27, 3:30p–4:30p Learn about bees and make a bee house to take home.

Marble Maze Wed, Apr 24, 3:30p–4:30p Create, test, and take home a marble maze.

Twinkle Bear Goes to the Zoo ages 3–6

Tue, Apr 2, 10a–10:30a Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a class led by Dance Without Limits. Wear shoes you can dance in.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 5 & under

Wed, Apr 24, 10a–10:45a Listen to stories, make a sprout house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water

Sat, Mar 2, 2:30p–4:30p Supplies provided.

Fri, Mar 8, 3p–4p A demonstration on how to make an organic milk alternative.

Book Bingo

ages 18+

Craft Night

ages 18+

Fri, Mar 15, 10:30a–11:30a Play Bingo to win books!

Refreshments served.

Pop-Up Flower Cards Tue, Mar 12, 6:30p–7:30p Supplies provided.

Station Eleven

by Emily St. John Mandel (fiction) Tue, Mar 26, 6:30p–7:30p Educated: A Memoir

by Tara Westover (nonfiction) Thu, Apr 11, 7p–8p The Island of Missing Trees

by Elif Shafak (fiction) Tue, Apr 23, 6:30p–7:30p

Plant & Seed Library Pop-Up ages 18+

Sat, Mar 16, 9:30a–11:30a (drop-in) Pick up an indoor plant, share cuttings of your own, or surrender a (still living) plant. Seeds from the Pop-Up Seed Library will also be available. Supported by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District.

Beginner Yoga

ages 18+

Bookmarks Tue, Apr 9, 6:30–7:30p Supplies provided.

Fri, Apr 5, 10:30a–11:30a Certified 500-Hour yoga instructor Ann Minard leads an introductory class.

Book Club

Community Arts & Crafts Swap

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

Inheritance: A Memoir on Genealogy, Paternity, and Love

by Dani Shapiro (nonfiction) Thu, Mar 14, 7p–8p

ages 18+

Sat, Apr 20, 10a–12p (drop-in) Encourage eco-friendly creation by bringing new or gently used arts and craft materials to exchange.

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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 1–24 mos

Tue, Mar 5, 12, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 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.

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Tue, Mar 5, 12, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 11a–11:30a Stories, music, and movement.

Story Time ages 5 & under

Thu, Mar 7, 28 & Apr 4, 18, 25, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Thu, Mar 7 & Apr 4, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Crafternoon ages 11 & under Supplies provided.

Shamrocks Thu, Mar 7, 3:30p–4:15p Flowers Thu, Apr 4, 3:30p–4:15p

Leprechaun Hunt ages 5 & under Thu, Mar 14, 10a–10:45a Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

Build It ages 11 & under

Thu, Mar 28 & Apr 25, 3:30p–4:15p Create using provided supplies.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 5 & under

Thu, Apr 11, 10a–10:45a Listen to stories, make a sprout house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Teen Service Time

Tue, Mar 26, 4:30p–6p Earn volunteer hours.

Snacks provided.

Book Bingo

ages 12–18

ages 18+

Mon, Mar 11 & Apr 8, 11a–12p Play Bingo to win books!

Refreshments served.

Trivia Night

ages 18+

Mon, Mar 25 & Apr 29, 7p–8:30p General trivia. Refreshments served.

Writers Round Table

ages 18+

Thu, Mar 21 & Apr 18, 7p–8:30p An informal writing workshop.

Book Club

ages 18+

Read and discuss.

Love and Other Consolation Prizes

by Jamie Ford (fiction) Wed, Mar 20, 2p–3p

Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers (nonfiction) Wed, Apr 17, 2p–3p

a (still living) plant. Seeds from the Pop-Up Seed Library will also be available. Supported by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District.

Beginning Butterfly Gardening

Growing Herbs

ages 18+

Mon, Mar 4, 4p–5p Identify top butterfly plants, and learn about butterflies native to the Upstate. Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.

Crafting With Cricut: Bookish Tote Bags ages 18+

Tue, Mar 12, 6p–7:30p Give a Cricut machine a test run and make a tote bag with iron-on vinyl. Supplies provided.

Sticker Painting

ages 18+

Spreadsheets I

ages 18+

ages 18+

Mon, Apr 15, 3p–4p How to plant, maintain, propagate, harvest, and preserve herbs.

Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.

Diamond Painting: Coasters ages 18+

Sat, Apr 20, 10a–11:30a Make a mosaic craft that's a cross between paint by number and cross stitch. Supplies provided.

Sat, Mar 23, 10a–11:30a A cross between paint by number and coloring. Supplies provided.

Wed, Mar 27, 3p–4:30p

Upcycled Craft: Plastic Bottle Butterflies ages 18+

Fri, Apr 5, 3p–4:30p Use plastic bottles and nail polish to create butterfly decor. Supplies provided.

Plant Swap & Seed-Library Pop-Up ages 18+

Sat, Apr 6, 10a–12p (drop-in) Pick up an indoor plant, share cuttings of your own, or surrender

Is There Life on Europa? ages 13+

Tue, Apr 23, 6p–7p Does Jupiter's moon Europa harbor life? Explore the possibility with NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.

Spreadsheets II

ages 18+

Wed, Apr 24, 3p–4:30p Use advanced features such as sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and chart making.

TAYLORS | Burdette Branch

864-268-5955 • taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 Story Time ages 5 & under

Fri, Mar 1, 8, 15, 29 & Apr 5, 12, 19, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Thu, Mar 7, 14, 28 & Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 10a–10:30a Stories, rhymes, music, and

bouncing games. Includes playtime for hands-on exploring and social development.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

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

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Crafternoon ages 11 & under

Sidewalk Chalk Creations

Shamrocks Tue, Mar 26, 3:30p–4:15p

Fri, Apr 12, 10:30a–11a Supplies provided. In the case of rain, a craft project will be held in the meeting room.

Supplies provided.

Flowers Tue, Apr 23, 3:30p–4:15p

LEGO Club ages 5–11 ®

Fri, Mar 29 & Apr 26, 3:30p–4:15p Supplies provided.

ages 5 & under

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 5 & under

Fri, Apr 26, 10a–10:45a Listen to stories, make a sprout

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

TAYLORS (continued) house, and plant a seed. Supported

by Greenville Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. Supplies provided.

Teen Service Time

ages 12–18

Tue, Apr 30, 4:30p–6p Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Coloring Café

ages 18+

Tue, Mar 5 & Apr 2, 6:30p–8p Color while enjoying a cuppa.

Coloring supplies provided or bring your own.

Third Thursdays Theatre ages 18+

Watch and discuss classic films.

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

Beggars of Life (1928) Thu, Mar 21, 2p–4p Not rated. A young couple running from the law hides out in a hobo jungle and learns to ride the rails.

Francis of Assisi (1961) Thu, Apr 18, 2p–4p Not rated. The life of Francis Bernardone, the 13th century Italian who renounced his wealth to devote himself to the poor.

Grow the Best Tomatoes Ever

ages 18+

Growing Herbs

ages 18+

Tue, Mar 12, 6:30p–7:30p All about 'maters, the types available in this area, and how to grow them. Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.

Mon, Apr 8, 6:30p–7:30p How to plant, maintain, propagate, harvest, and preserve herbs. Led

by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.

TRAVELERS REST | Sargent Branch

864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Story Time ages 5 & under

Mon, Mar 4, 25 & Apr 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Bouncing Babies 1–18 mos

Wed, Mar 6, 13, 27 & Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, 10a–10:30a Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes playtime for hands-on exploring and social development.

Crafternoon ages 11 & under Supplies provided.

Pi Day ages 12 & under

Thu, Mar 14, 3:30p–4:15p (drop-in) Celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with fun math activities, crafts, and games.

Stay and Play! ages 2–6

Mon, Mar 25 & Apr 22, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills.

Build It ages 11 & under

Leprechaun Hunt ages 2–6

Twinkle Bear Goes to the Zoo

Homeschool Hangout ages 6–12 Wed, Mar 13 & Apr 10, 11a–11:45a (drop-in) Games, crafts, and activities.

Finding Grants

ages 18+

Tue, Mar 5 & Apr 2, 1p–2:30p How to use the Foundation Directory to find potential funders for your grant proposal.

Lollipops Concert: The Day You Begin best for ages 3–8

Flowers Wed, Apr 3, 3:30p–4:15p

Mon, Mar 11, 10a–10:45a Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt.

ages 12–18

Wed, Apr 17, 3:45p–4:30p Use pressed flowers to create art in a frame.

Thu, Mar 28 & Apr 18, 3:30p–4:15p (drop-in) Supplies provided.

Sat, Mar 30, 11:30a–12p Story-based performance featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick of the S.C. Children’s Theatre.

Shamrocks Wed, Mar 6, 3:30p–4:15p

Framed Flower Art

ages 3–6

Mon, Apr 1, 10a–10:30a Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a class led by Dance Without Limits. Wear shoes you can dance in.

Silent Reading Social Hour ages 18+

Thu, Mar 7 & Apr 4, 7p–8p Join us for quiet reading time, and socialize (or not) with fellow readers. Refreshments provided.

My Neighbor’s Voice

ages 18+

Thu, Apr 25, 6p–7:30p Sharpen your listening and language skills with gameplay, community dialogue, and educational instruction. Led by My Neighbor’s Voice.

Southern Author Expo Rewind

Southern Author

ages 18+

Watch screenings of featured speaker panels from the 2024 Southern Author Expo.

Refreshments provided.

Nonfiction Panel: Ed Southern, John Lane Thu, Mar 21, 7p–8p Fiction Panel: Ron Rash, George Singleton, Julia Franks Thu, Apr 18, 7p–8p

Poetry Tea Party ages 5 & under

Mon, Apr 29, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in) Snacks, stories, poems, and crafts.

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May 30–July 27 Reading challenges, fun events, and great prizes!

Complete the reading challenge designed for your age group (babies, kids, or teens) and pick up your completion prizes. The Summer Reading online portal offers additional fun with virtual games and the ability to mark your progress while earning badges.

Register beginning in mid May at greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading.

Summer Reading Kickoff Events

T-shirts

Thu, May 30 • 10:30a–11:30a (drop-in) • Five Forks, outside • Foam ‘n’ fun party • Children’s used book sale • Wildlife Geeks with guest animals • Giveaways (while supplies last) Fri, May 31 • 2p–3p • Main, Meeting Rooms A–C • Dance party with DJ Pre-K • Children’s used book sale • Wildlife Geeks with guest animals • Giveaways (while supplies last)

ON SALE APR 29 at

greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading

Tue, Jun 4 • 10a–11a (drop-in) • Mini Kickoff • Greer, Meeting Room • Games and music with DJ Pre-K • Roper Mountain Science Center with guest animal

THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER READING 2024 SPONSORS

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