Mar/Apr/May 2020 Event Guide

EVENT GUIDE Greenville County Library System MAR/APR/MAY 2020

Vietnam & The Vietnam Experience at Patriots Point

Rockin' & Reading with Leonardo p.8 Summer Reading Kickoff

An Afternoon of Mystery

p.9

p.14

p.10

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p.9, 11, 15

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

Event Guide Mar/Apr/May 2020

Hours

All Locations

No baby and preschool classes March 2-6 except at Augusta Road, Anderson Road, and Mauldin branches.

Classes end Fri, May 1 and resume Mon, Jun 8.

Spring Session

Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p

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

Holiday Closings Sun, Apr 12 (Easter) Sun, May 24 & Mon, May 25

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

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

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

(Memorial Day)

Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos with adult caregiver

Library Board of Trustees Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Mr. Kenneth Baxter, Treasurer Mr. S. Allan Hill, Chair Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen

Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get a free admission ticket at the desk.

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

Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis, Secretary Mr. William Pinkston Mr. Joe Poore, Vice Chair Mr. Dan Wooster

Library Executive Director Beverly James

Story Time preschoolers

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

Mon, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, 10a, Mauldin Mon, 10a, Travelers Rest Tue, 10a, Anderson Road Tue, 10a, Greer, Meeting Room 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

Toddler Tales 19+ mos Stories, music, and movement.

Mon, 10a, Greer, Meeting Room Mon, 11a, Main, Story Room NEW DAY! Tue, 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, Five Forks, Meeting Room A Wed, 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Room A Thu, 10a, Pelham Road

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.

bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

About this Event Guide

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

Visit greenvillelibrary.org/friends.

Free Library Events

Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult caregiver during programs. Adult attendees at children’s programs must be accompanied by a child.

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

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

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

El personal de habla hispana está disponible en múltiples ubicaciones de la biblioteca para ayudarlo con sus necesidades y responder a preguntas. Visite greenvillelibrary.org/servicios para más información.

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

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

ANDERSON ROAD • West Branch

864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611 Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Thu, Mar 12, Apr 9 & May 14, 10a-11:30a

Avoid Predatory Lending

Thu, Mar 26, 6p-7p Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission.

Handling Medical Debt

Mon, May 11, 6p-7p Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission.

Story Time preschoolers NEW!

Tue, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 7, 21, 28, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Tue, Mar 10 & Apr 7, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in)

Build It! ages 4-12

Thu, Mar 26 & Apr 23, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Trash-to-Treasure ages 4-12

Thu, Apr 2, 3:30p-4:30p Use provided supplies to create something new.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

Tue, Apr 21, 10a-10:30a Listen to stories and make a Sprout House using a seed from the Seed Library. Supplies provided.

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under Thu, May 7, 3:30p-4:15p Supplies provided.

Pete the Cat Party ages 2-6 Tue, May 19, 10a-10:30a Stories and activities.

AUGUSTA ROAD • Ramsey Family Branch

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

Tue, Mar 10 & May 5, 6p-8p Piedmont SCORE covers topics including raising money, marketing, accounting tools, and basic business planning. Register at http://piedmontscore.org/ workshops.

Food, Glorious Food: Chefs & Critics

Tue, Mar 17 & 24, 6:30p-8p Join OLLI instructor Jim Nicholson of Furman University for a two-part course.

Creating in Miniature

Sat, Mar 21, Apr 18 & May 16, 2p-4p Supplies provided or bring your own project.

Navigating Student Loans

Tue, Apr 7, 6p-7p Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission.

Lunch & Learn: Preventing Identity Theft

Mon, Apr 27, 12:30p-1:30p Led by SC Department of Consumer Affairs. Bring your own lunch.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes

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

Thu, Apr 30, 6p-7p Bring a recipe to share.

Geocaching for Beginners

Sat, May 9, 10a-11a Learn to use GPS technology to hunt for hidden treasures.

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Google Tools for Home & Work

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

Tue, May 12, 3p-4:30p Explore the many tools included with a Google account. Must have an active Google/Gmail account.

Story Time preschoolers

Thu, Mar 19 & Apr 23, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Thu, Apr 30, 10a-10:30a Listen to stories and make a Sprout House using a seed from the Seed Library. Supplies provided.

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under

Thu, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 23, 30, 10a-10:30a

Wed, May 6, 10a-10:45a Supplies provided.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sales First & Third Thursdays* Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16 & May 7, 21 9a-12p

Spring Used Book Sale Fri, Apr 24 • 3p-7p • Friends Members only* Sat, Apr 25 • 10a-5p • Open to the public Sun, Apr 26 • 1p-5p • 50% off. Open to the public.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

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

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

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

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

BEREA • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch

864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617 Healthy Eating on a Budget

Tue, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 7, 14, 6p-8p This 6-week series covers topics including nutrition, shopping techniques, and meal prep.

Led by Clemson SNAP-Ed and Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District. Space is limited.

Seed Swap

Old-Time Diner Exhibit

Thu, Apr 23, 9a-9p (drop-in) Fri, Apr 24, 9a-6p (drop-in) Take a trip back in time, and enjoy 50s/60s diner memorabilia including toy trains, lunchboxes, Coca-Cola branding, Route 66 items, historic photographs, and other antiques. Curated by local collector Riley F. Ward.

Thu, Mar 19, 6p-8p (drop-in) Bring seeds to share and swap.

All other supplies provided. Led by Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Visual Arts Series

Bring sketchpad and pencils.

Basic Acrylics: Plants, Leaves & Flowers Tue, Apr 21 & May 5, 6:30p-8p Bring painting surface. Paint and brushes provided.

Basic Sculpting: Pets Tue, Apr 28, 6:30p-8p Modelling clay provided.

Basic Drawing: Character Design Tue, May 12, 6:30p-8p

Story Time preschoolers

Tue, Mar 17, 24, 31 & Apr 14, 21, 28, 10:30a-11a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Basic Drawing: Speed Gesture Tue, May 19, 6:30p-8:30p

Tue, Mar 24 & Apr 14, 11a-11:45a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Rain Barrels & Water Conservation

STEAM Story Time: Earth Day

Mon, May 4, 6:30p-7:30p Led by Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District. Space is limited.

Helping Hands: Seed Library ages 12-18

Wed, Apr 15, 2p-4p Earn service hours filling seed packets. Snacks provided.

ages 3-6

Tue, Apr 7, 10:30a-11:30a Crafts and activities focused on gardening. Supplies provided.

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under Tue, May 5, 10:30a-11:15a Supplies provided.

STEAM Story Time ages 3-6 Tue, Mar 10, 10:30a-11:30a Hands-on activities.

FIVE FORKS BRANCH

864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Night Owl Book Club Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance.

Wed, Mar 4, 6:30p-8p, Collaboration Space All Systems Red by Martha Wells.

Wed, Apr 8, 6:30p-8p, Collaboration Space Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan.

Wed, May 13, 6:30p-8p, Collaboration Space

Kindness Rocks

Wed, Mar 11, Apr 8 & May 13, 5:30p-7p, Meeting Room A Use creativity to spread kindness.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Thu, Mar 12, Apr 9 & May 14, 10a-12p, Collaboration Space Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Tabletop Workshop

Learn how to run and play tabletop games.

Let’s Play: Savage Worlds Thu, Mar 12 & Apr 9, 6p-8p, Meeting Room B Painting Miniatures Thu, May 7, 6p-8p, Meeting Room B

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club Skyward by Brandon Sanderson.

Sat, Mar 14, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space Kill the Farm Boy: The Tales of Pell

by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne.

Sat, Apr 4, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn.

Sat, May 16, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space

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Coffee & Comics DCeased by Tom Taylor.

Sat, Mar 21, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space Shirtless Bear Fighter by Jody Leheup and Sebastian Girner.

Sat, Apr 11, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space Black Widow, Vol. 1: S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Most Wanted by Mark Waid.

Sat, May 23, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space

Book Club The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Wed, May 27, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space

Laughter Yoga

Mon, Mar 30, Apr 27 & May 18, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Led by certified laughter yoga teacher Linda Gillen.

Expedition Mars by National Geographic

Sat, May 9, 3p-5p, Meeting Room A Watch the film which brings to life one of the greatest sagas of the space age. Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Homeschool Hangout ages 12-17 Tue, Mar 10, Apr 7 & May 5, 1p-2:30p, Meeting Room A Socialize. Discover. Chill.

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

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

FIVE FORKS BRANCH (continued) Picture This!

Cocoa & Comics ages 12-17

Discuss the graphic novel and participate in an activity. Snacks provided.

Call 234-4904 to register.

Bone. Out From Boneville

by Jeff Smith.

Wed, Mar 11, 6p-7p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space Amulet: The Stonekeeper

by Kazu Kibuishi.

Wed, Apr 15, 6p-7p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space The Witch Boy

by Molly Knox Ostertag.

Wed, May 6, 6p-7p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space

All About Anime

ages 13-17

Tue, Mar 17, Apr 21 & May 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B Cosplay welcome. Snacks provided.

Stuffed Animal Art

ages 11-15

Mon, Mar 23, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space Destroy stuffed animals to create decorative wall hangings. Supplies provided.

Snack & Solve ages 11-17

Tue, Mar 24 & Apr 21, 1p-2p, Meeting Room A Snacks, puzzles, and scavenger hunts.

Helping Hands: Dog Toys ages 12-18

Mon, Mar 30, 4:15p-6:15p, Collaboration Space Earn service hours making toys for donation to Greenville County Animal Care. Supplies and snacks provided.

ages 11-15

Mon, Apr 20, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space Create picture frames and cubes from CD cases. Bring your own photos (optional).

Mind the Memories ages 13-18

Wed, Apr 29, 4:30p-5:30p, Collaboration Space Scrapbook your past year or big life moments. Bring your own photos (optional).

Helping Hands: Cards ages 12-18

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

Supplies and snacks provided.

Take a Break! ages 13-18

Mon, May 4, 4:30p-5:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room A Tue, May 5, 4:30p-5:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room A Wed, May 6, 4:30p-5:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room A Thu, May 7, 4:30p-5:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room A Fri, May 8, 4:30p-5:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room A Join us each afternoon for outdoor games.

Get Your Zen On

ages 14-18

Tue, May 5, 4:30p-5:30p, Meeting Room B Enjoy a de-stress sesh.

Move With Me

18 mos-3 yrs

Tue, Mar 3 & Apr 14, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room A Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Homeschool Kids Club ages 5-11

Wed, Mar 4, Apr 1 & May 6, 11a-12p, Meeting Room B Games, crafts, and friends.

Adventures in History Crafts and activities.

ages 5-12

Westward Expansion Thu, Mar 5, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room A Pirates Thu, Apr 2, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room B

Story Time preschoolers

Mon, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 & Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Mon, Mar 9 & Apr 6, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in), Story Room Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Science Station

ages 6-12

Guided activities and experiments.

Rockets Tue, Mar 10 & Thu, Mar 26, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room A Water Cycle Tue, Apr 7 & Thu, Apr 30, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room A

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs

Wed, Mar 11, 18, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Meeting Room A

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Thu, Mar 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Art 101

ages 5-11

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

Clay Sculpture Thu, Mar 12, 10:30a-11:30a & 3:30p-4:30p, Collaboration Space Tue, Mar 24, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space Liquid Watercolors Thu, Apr 9, 10:30a-11:30a & 3:30p-4:30p Collaboration Space Tue, Apr 21, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space

Sensory Story Time preschool

Tue, Mar 17 & Apr 21, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, movement, and activities to develop literacy skills.

Fidget toys will be available or bring your own.

Family Craft Night Supplies provided.

all ages

St. Patrick’s Day Thu, Mar 19, 5p-6:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room B Mother’s Day Thu, May 14, 5p-6:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room B

Stories, Songs & Stretches ages 3-6

Fri, Mar 20 & Apr 24, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Led by Namaste and Play certified yoga instructor Jennifer Duda.

Creating Comics ages 12 & under Thu, Mar 26, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Get excited about comic con by exploring graphic novels and creating comics.

Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Tue, Mar 31 & Apr 28, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Stories and puppet play.

Storytime Ballet: Swan Lake best for ages 3 & up

Sat, Apr 25, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Rooms A-B Story-based performances with dancers from the International Ballet.

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under Mon, May 4, 10a-10:45a, Story Room Supplies provided.

Three Sisters Gardening ages 13+

Wed, Apr 15, 11a-12p, Collaboration Space Learn about companion planting and how to apply it to your garden.

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

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

FOUNTAIN INN • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch 864-862-2576 • fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Library to 5k: Beginner Running

Thu, Mar 5 & Apr 2, 6p-7:30p Set a schedule, and learn about health benefits and how to avoid injury. Wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. Presentations end with training and stretching session.

Coloring Café

Mon, Mar 9, Apr 13 & May 11, 3p-4:30p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Seed Starting

Tue, Mar 10, 6p-7p Create seed pots and take home seeds from the Seed Library.

Book Club The Lager Queen of Minnesota

by J. Ryan Stradal.

Fri, Mar 20, 3p-4p Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan.

Fri, Apr 17, 3p-4p The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

Fri, May 22, 3p-4p

Spring DIY Crafts

Thu, Apr 9, 3:30p-4:30p Create a scented bunny using essential oil and decorate glass jars to take home.

Blackout Poetry Workshop Tue, Apr 14, 6p-7p

Visual Arts Series Watercolor with Acrylic Sat, Apr 25 & May 30, 10a-12p Led by local artist Jo Johnston.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Acrylic Painting: The Figure Sat, May 23, 10a-11:30a Paint a clothed model. Bring sketchpad, pencils, and painting surface. Other supplies provided.

GREER • Jean M. Smith Branch

864-877-8722 • greer@greenvillelibrary.org 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC 29650

Master Gardener Series: Butterflies of the Carolinas

Tue, May 19, 7p-8p Led by Master Gardener Faye LeGros.

Helping Hands: Seed Library ages 12-18

Tue, Mar 17, 4:15p-6:15p Earn service hours filling seed packets. Snacks provided.

Nuts for Donuts!

ages 12-17

Teen Detectives

ages 12-17

Thu, Mar 26, 5:15p-6:15p Create donuts using Perler beads and then decorate actual donuts.

Supplies provided.

Thu, Apr 23, 5:30p-6:30p Solve the mystery of the locked box.

Game On!

ages 12-17

Thu, May 21, 5:30p-6:30p Compete with fellow gamers.

Story Time preschoolers

Wed, Mar 11, 18, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30a-11a

National Plant a Flower Day

Technology Help Drop-In/Tecno-Hora

Wed, Mar 4, 18, Apr 1, 15 & May 6, 20, 10a-11a, Program Room Bring your devices and technology questions. Library staff can help you make an email account, or assist your learning with a variety of other softwares and resources. Bring passwords and log-in information.

Tienen preguntas sobre como crear correos electrónicos, Microsoft Word, Windows 10, redes sociales, o cómo usar los recursos digitales de la biblioteca. Únase a nosotros en cualquier momento de esta hora con sus preguntas, por favor traiga sus claves y su aparato electrónico si es necesario. Llame al 864-877-8722 para mas infomacion.

ages 6-11

Thu, Mar 12, 3:30p-4p Decorate a planter and plant a seed from the Seed Library.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Wed, Mar 25 & Apr 29, 11a-11:45a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Wed, Mar 25 & Apr 29, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Make-It: Mother’s Day Card ages 12 & under

Wed, May 6, 10a-11a Supplies provided.

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Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Thu, Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16 & May 7, 21, 10a-12p, Program Room Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Club de inglés

Sab, Mar 7, 21, Abr 4, 18 y May 2, 16, 10a-11a, Program Room Practique y mejore su conversación en inglés en un ambiente informal. Llame al 864877-8722 para registrarse.

Coloring Café

Mon, Mar 9, Apr 6 & May 4, 6:30p-7:30p, Program Room Supplies provided or bring your own.

Healthy Senior Living Series Help Around the House Thu, Mar 12, 11a-12p, Meeting Room Led by local senior-focused businesses Golden Years Moving, TruBlue, and Comfort Keepers.

Chair Yoga Thu, Apr 9, 2p-3p, Meeting Room Led by SSI-Physical Therapy and Support Training Center’s Wellness Coach, Grayce Britt.

Balance Class Thu, May 14, 2p-3p, Meeting Room Led by SSI-Physical Therapy and Support Training Center’s Health Club Director, Anna Tarry.

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

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

GREER • Jean M. Smith Branch (continued) Preserving Photos & Letters

Thu, Mar 12, 2:30p-3:30p, Program Room Led by SC Room staff. Bring original photographs (limit 3) to be scanned and receive a digital file at the end of the program.

Harry Potter Trivia Night ages 18+

Sat, Mar 14 & Apr 11, 3p-4p, Program Room

Master Gardener: Shear Madness

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room Master Gardener Ellen Weinberg covers techniques and timing for pruning.

Dungeon Master Workshop Sat, Mar 28, 3p-4:30p, Program Room

Worlds Beyond Our Solar System ages 13+

Thu, Apr 9, 6:30p-8p, Program Room Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Intro to Library Resources

Wed, Apr 22, 10a-11a, Program Room Learn about the materials, events, resources, and services available free with your library card.

Hogwarts Quidditch Cup ages 18+

Sat, May 9, 3p-5p, Program Room Be sorted into houses, and enjoy corn-hole Quidditch, a scavenger hunt, and crafts.

Dungeons & Dragons

ages 13-18

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Mon, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 & Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room

Story Time preschoolers

Tue, Mar 10, 24 & Apr 7, 14, 28, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room

Tue, Mar 10, Apr 14 & May 12, 5p-7p, Meeting Room Bring your group or join one when you arrive. Snacks provided.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Otaku Teen

Art 101

ages 11-17

Tue, Mar 10 & Apr 7, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room Build kindergarten readiness skills! ages 5-11

Fri, Mar 20 & Apr 24, 4:30p-5:30p, Program Room Explore Japanese pop culture through Manga, anime, snacks, and crafts.

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

Helping Hands: Seed Library

Liquid Watercolors Wed, Apr 8, 10:30a-11:30a, Program Room

ages 12-18

Tue, Mar 24, 4:15p-6:15p, Program Room Earn service hours filling seed packets. Snacks provided.

Scented Soap-Making ages 12-18

Wed, Apr 8, 4:15p-5:15p, Program Room Create your very own scented soap.

Supplies provided.

Get Your Zen On

ages 14-18

Wed, May 6, 4:30p-5:30p, Program Room Enjoy a de-stress sesh.

Clay Sculpture Wed, Mar 11, 10:30a-11:30a, Program Room

Leprechaun Hunt ages 2-6 Tue, Mar 17, 10a-10:30a, Program Room

Science Station

ages 6-12

Guided activities and experiments.

Rockets Thu, Mar 19, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room The Water Cycle Thu, Apr 23, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room

Preschool Picassos ages 2-6

Thu, Mar 26 & Apr 30, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room Enjoy a story and create an art project. Dress for mess.

Adventures in History

ages 5-11

Mon, Mar 30 & Apr 27, 3:30p-4:15p, Program Room Crafts and activities.

Pete the Cat Party ages 2-6 Tue, Mar 31, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room Stories and activities.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

Tue, Apr 21, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room Listen to stories and make a Sprout House using a seed from the Seed Library. Supplies provided.

Lollipops Concert: Mole Music ages 3-8

Sat, May 2, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room Story-based performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra featuring strings.

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under Tue, May 5, 10a-10:45a, Meeting Room Supplies provided.

Kindness Rocks

Sat, Apr 25 & May 23, 2p-4p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Download audiobooks and eBooks at greenvillelibrary.org/download-and-stream.

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Summer Reading Kickoff all ages welcome

Save the Date!

Hands-on fun with Jeff Holland outside under the covered walkway.

Friday, June 5 • 3:45p-5:15p • Hughes Main Library 3:45p-4:45p (drop-in) • Drumming with Jeff Holland 4:30p-5p • Rockin' & Reading with Leonardo • Children’s Used Book Sale • Colorful wristbands • Special guest animal from PAWS Wildlife Sanctuary Do you want to complete reading challenges and earn great prizes this summer? Sign up for Summer Reading!

Register early (beginning mid-May) online at greenvillelibrary.org/summerreading. The online Summer Reading portal allows you to play games and win virtual badges, too.

Rockin’ & Reading with Leonardo

best for ages 12 & under

4:30p-5p, Meeting Rooms A-C

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Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves and join this Parent’s Choice Award winning musician as we rock out!

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

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

MAIN • Hughes Main Library

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

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room C

Wed, Mar 4, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Tue, Apr 14, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Mon, May 11, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Team Games: Codenames, Dice Throne & Wavelength Thu, May 21, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A

Introduction to Google

Family History Club

Thu, Mar 5, 4p-5p, Training Lab Tue, May 12, 4p-5p, Training Lab Wed, Apr 1, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Mysteries of Saturn's Moons Mon, Mar 9, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room A Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Wed, Mar 11 & May 6, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Spreadsheets Part 1: Create a Spreadsheet

Tue, Mar 17, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Mon, Apr 13, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Fri, May 22, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Chautauqua: Rosa Parks

Tue, Mar 17, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Led by Teresa Cosby. Not a costumed performance.

Word Processing Part 2: Inserting Objects & Formatting Documents Wed, Mar 18, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Tue, Apr 28 & May 26, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Microsoft PowerPoint

Thu, Mar 19, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Wed, May 20, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Grown-Up Gaming

Join us for a night of modern tabletop board games!

Luck of the Draw: Adrenaline, Hardback & Inis Thu, Mar 19, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A Asymmetry: Cosmic Encounter, Raptor & Voyages of Marco Polo

Finding Your Female Ancestors Thu, Mar 26, 4p-5p, Training Lab Ancestry.com: Beyond the Basics Thu, Apr 23, 4p-5p, Training Lab Writing Your Family History Thu, May 28, 4p-5p, Training Lab

An Afternoon of Mystery

Sat, Mar 28, 1p-5p, Meeting Rooms A-C The Upstate Chapter of Sisters in Crime presents a day for published and practicing writers alike. Hank Phillippi Ryan leads a talk on mystery writing followed by a panel discussion by Ryan and Upstate mystery authors Cindy Blackburn, Polly Iyer, Linda Lovely, and Ellis Vidler.

Spreadsheets Part 2: Formatting, Filtering & Formulas Mon, Mar 30 & Apr 27, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Wed, May 27, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Personalized Google Apps

Tue, Mar 31, 4p-5p, Training Lab Thu, May 21, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Greenville Concert Band: International Guitar Month Sat, Apr 4, 2p-3p, Meeting Rooms A-C Featuring guitar soloist Dr. Patrick Flynn.

Art in the Library: Meet the Artist

Tue, Apr 7, 7p-8p, Main Level Lobby Meet featured local artist Alice Ratterree and visit an exhibit of her artwork. Enjoy light refreshments.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

Meet the Author: William Buchheit

Thu, Apr 9, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Join local author William Buchheit as he shares insights and history behind his work, The South Carolina State Hospital: Stories from Bull Street. Book available for purchase.

Chautauqua: Edison & Tesla

Tue, Apr 14, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Led by Erik Vedeler, MSEE. Not a costumed performance.

Microsoft Publisher: Create Print Publications

Thu, Apr 16, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Google Photos

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

Car Financing

Wed, Apr 29, 6p-7p, Meeting Room A Greenville County Human Relations Commission shares information on credit, interest, monthly payments, and finding a safe loan.

Wholeness Health Fair

Sat, Mar 21, 1p-4p, Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Revitalize, heal, and grow. Visit with local nutrition, fitness, and mental health experts.

Ask questions, participate in interactive sessions, visit the Project Host Food Truck, and donate blood to The Blood Connection. Email asklibrarian@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more information.

Google Forms

Thu, Apr 30, 4p-5p, Training Lab

Chautauqua: Ben Franklin Tue, May 5, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Led by Larry Bounds. Not a costumed performance.

Mountains to the Sea: The Cherokee Path

Thu, May 14, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Join us for a trip back to the SC colonial era as local historian Dennis Chastain traces the route of the ancient Cherokee Path.

Early 1900s Immigration to Greenville

Wed, May 20, 4p-5p, Meeting Room A More than 15 million immigrants arrived in the US in the early 1900s.

Learn more about them using Library resources.

Hogwarts Day Camp ages 8-12

Fri, Apr 17, 1p-4:30p, Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Take classes at Hogwarts, practice your dueling, and much more. Participants must have read at least one Harry Potter book. Priority is given to children who have not previously attended Camp Hogwarts. Registration opens Mon, Mar 23.

Call 527-9248. Adult caregivers must remain in the building during the program.

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

MAIN • Hughes Main Library (continued) Teen Service Time Sat, Mar 7, Apr 18 & May 2, 1p-3p, Meeting Room A Earn volunteer hours.

Snacks provided.

Supplies provided.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:30p-7:30p, Story Room Thu, Apr 9, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

Oregon Trail IRL

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

ages 12-18

¡Día!

ages 12-18

ages 10 & under

Fri, Apr 24, 4:30p-5:15p, Meeting Room A

Come and build. Supplies provided courtesy of Home Depot on Woodruff Rd. Vengan a construir con el Home Depot. Menores necesitan ser acompañados por un adulto.

Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.

Tue, Mar 10, 4:15p-5:15p, Meeting Rooms A-B Live (or die repeatedly) during this full-size version of Oregon Trail.

Tech Club: Comic Creation ages 11-17

Wed, Mar 18, 4p-5p, Story Room Use an iPad to create an epic comic. Devices provided.

Saturday Stories ages 1-5

Sat, Mar 7, 21, Apr 4, 18 & May 2, 16, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs

Mon & Thu, Mar 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 & Apr 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Sat, Apr 25, 10a-11:30a, Heritage Green, Front Lawn

Join the organizations of Heritage Green for free, fun, kid-focused activities. Event will be held under the Library’s covered walkway if it rains.

Storytime Ballet: Swan Lake best for ages 3 & up

Sat, Apr 25, 11:30a-12p, Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C After enjoying the outdoor activities, come inside for a story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet.

Thu, Mar 12, 3:30p-4p, Story Room Decorate a planter and plant a seed from our Seed Library.

Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos bilingües ages 10 & under

Fri, Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, 4:30p-5:15p, Story Room Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades.

Llame al 242-5000 ext.2634 para más información.

Lollipops Concert ages 3-8

Paper Quill Rainbow ages 6 & up

Tue, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

Learn Cross-Stitching ages 6 & up Tue, Mar 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

Mini-Makers ages 2-5

Wed, Mar 11, 18, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30a-11a, Story Room Create items using provided materials.

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Hogwarts Day Camp ages 8-12

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

ages 6-11

Story Time preschoolers

1-24 months

Tue, Apr 14, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

National Plant a Flower Day

Mon, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 & Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

Mother Goose on the Loose

ages 6 & up

Fri, Apr 17, 1p-4:30p, Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B See p.9 for details.

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Tue, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 7, 14, 28, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Upcycled Plastic Cap Art

Thu, Mar 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

Sat, Mar 14, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-C Story-based performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra featuring a Wind Quintet.

CHILDREN’S ®

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Tue, Mar 17, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Dress for mess.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Tue, Mar 24 & Apr 28, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room C Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Design a Maze ages 6 & up Tue, Mar 24, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

Paint the Weather ages 6 & up Tue, Mar 31, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Dress for mess.

Personalized Poet-Tree ages 6 & up

Tue, Apr 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

Tue, Apr 21, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Listen to stories and make a Sprout House using a seed from the Seed Library. Supplies provided.

Make Your Own Bookmark ages 6 & up

Tue, Apr 21, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Supplies provided.

Paint the Music ages 6 & up Tue, Apr 28, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Dress for mess.

Lollipops Concert: Mole Music ages 3-8

Sat, May 2, 11:30a-12p Story-based performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra featuring strings.

Make Your Own Mandala ages 6 & up

Tue, May 5, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under

Thu, May 7, 10a-10:45a, Story Room Supplies provided.

Mars Launch! ages 12 & under

Thu, May 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room Stories, crafts, coloring, and a brief intro to the upcoming Mars expedition from NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Bouncing Babies Playdate 1-18 months

Thu, May 14, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

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

MAULDIN • W. Jack Greer Branch

864-277-7397 • mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607 Digital Photography

Led by Wildlife Action photographer Steven Anschel.

Bring a camera.

Turn Off Auto Mode Tue, Mar 10, 6:30p-8p Group & Individual Portraits Tue, Apr 14, 6:30p-8p Outdoor Photography Tue, May 12, 6:30p-8p

Practica de conversacion en ingles

mar, mar 17, 31, abr 7, 21 & may 5, 19, 7p-8p Llame al 277-7397 para registrarse.

Elder Law: Wills, Power of Attorney & Probate

Tue, Mar 24, 6:30-7:30 Led by an SC Legal Services attorney.

Master Gardener Series Beginning Butterfly Gardening Thu, Mar 26, 7p-8p Led by Donna Hopkins.

Floral Container Thu, Apr 16, 7p-8p Led by Suzy Seagraves.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Sat, Mar 28, Apr 25 & May 23, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Couponing

Sat, Apr 4, 11a-12:30p Led by Jenny Martin of Southern Savers.

Create a Dreamcatcher

Mon, Apr 6, 6:30p-7:30p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Chair Yoga

Thu, Apr 9, 16 & 23, 1p-2p Led by certified 200-hour yoga teacher Ann Minard. For beginners, seniors, and the physically challenged.

Protect Animals in Our Community

Sat, Apr 18, 10a-11a Led by Greenville County Animal Care.

Waggin’ Wagon

Sat, Apr 18, 11a-2p Visit adoptable cats and dogs with Greenville County Animal Care’s Waggin’ Wagon.

Swing Dance

Mon, Apr 20, 6:30p-7:30p Clemson University dance instructor, Malik Baxter, teaches the basics. Wear non-restrictive clothing.

Find a Grave

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

Basic Bookmaking: Beaded Journals Mon, May 4, 6:30p-7:30p Learn to create your own decorative journals.

Heart-Based Meditation

Wholeness Health Series

Revitalize, heal, and grow. Call 277-7397 to register.

Yoga Dance

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin Practice combined elements of yoga and dance. Led

by Carolina Dance Collaborative. Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing.

Hands Free CPR

Mon, Mar 23, 6p-7p, Mauldin Led by the American Heart Association.

Wed, May 13 & Thu, May 14, 11a-12:30p Led by holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy.

Book-Folding

Thu, May 21, 6:30p-8p Turn books into art. Supplies provided.

Story Time preschoolers

Mon, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Apr 6, 20, 27, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Mon, Mar 9 & Apr 6, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

Mon, Apr 27, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Branch Listen to stories and make a Sprout House using a seed from the Seed Library. Supplies provided.

Mon, Mar 16 & Apr 20, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

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

PELHAM ROAD • F.W. Symmes Branch

864-288-6688 • pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615 Survive Your First Con

Tue, Mar 3, 7p-8p Get the most out of your comic con experience!

Heart-Based Meditation

Wed, Mar 4 & Thu, Mar 5, 12p-1:30p Wed, Apr 22 & Thu, Apr 23, 12p-1:30p Led by holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy.

Rom Com Film Club

Come having already seen the movie.

10 Things I Hate About You Tue, Mar 10, 6:30p-7:30p Crazy Rich Asians Tue, Apr 21, 6:30p-7:30p

Stuffed Animal Art ages 11-15

Wed, Mar 25, 4p-5p Destroy stuffed animals to create decorative wall hangings. Supplies provided.

DIY Piñata

ages 11-14

Tue, Mar 31, 4p-5p Create a mini-piñata. Supplies provided.

Picture This!

ages 11-15

Wed, Apr 22, 4p-5p Create frames and cubes from CD cases. Bring your own photos (optional).

Teen Service Time

Try Libby.

The one-tap reading app from your local library. greenvillelibrary.org/download-and-stream

ages 12-18

Clueless Tue, May 12, 6:30p-7:30p

Sat, Apr 25, 2p-4p Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

English Conversation Circle

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Thu, Mar 12, Apr 9 & May 14, 11a-12p Tue, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 7, 14, Tue, Mar 17, Apr 14 & May 19, 7p-8p 21, 28, 10a-10:30a Practice English conversation skills. Informal setting, not a class. Story Time preschoolers Wed, Mar 11, 18, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, Ben Franklin Circle 29, 10a-10:30a Thu, Mar 19, Apr 16 & May 21, 6:30p-7:30p Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Discuss Franklin’s 13 Virtues and Wed, Mar 11 & Apr 1, 10:30a-11:15a related personal self-improvement (drop-in) goals. See BenFranklinCircles.org Build kindergarten readiness skills! for details.

Trivia Night

Come as a team or join one when you get here.

Pop Culture Mon, Mar 23, 7p-8p Star Wars Mon, May 4, 7p-8p

DIY Harry Potter Spa Day

Sat, Apr 18, 2p-3p Make Harry Potter-themed spa products.

Abstract Landscape Painting Thu, Apr 30, 6:30p-8p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs

Thu, Mar 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10a-10:30a

National Plant a Flower Day ages 6-11

Thu, Mar 12, 3:30p-4p Decorate a planter and plant a seed.

Culinary Kids: Cookie Decorating

ages 8-12

Muggle Marauders

ages 8-12

Tue, Mar 17, 3:45p-4:30p

Libby.

Thu, Mar 26 & Apr 23, 3:30p-4:15p Games, trivia, and crafts.

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Act Out: Drama Games ages 8-12

Tue, Apr 7, 3:30p-4:30p

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ebooks | audiobooks | magazines

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

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

SIMPSONVILLE • Hendricks Branch

864-963-9031 • simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org • 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Google Sheets Create a Budget Thu, Mar 19, 3p-4p Travel & Event Planning Fri, Apr 17, 3p-4p

Welcome to Greenville

Thu, Mar 12, 6:30p-7:30p Learn about events, activities, and places to visit.

Intro to Yoga

Fri, Mar 13, 27, Apr 10, 24 & May 8, 22, 10a-11a Learn gentle yoga poses. No experience necessary. Bring your own mat if possible (limited number of yoga mats provided).

Master Gardener Series: Raised-Bed Gardening Mon, Mar 16, 6p-7p

Finding Your Female Ancestors

Wed, Mar 18, 3p-4:30p

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Sat, Mar 21, Apr 18 & May 16, 2p-4p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Book Club Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict.

Thu, Mar 26, 2p-3p The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.

Thu, Apr 23, 2p-3p The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth.

Thu, May 28, 2p-3p

Health Care Decisions for Seniors

Creator Café

Tue, Apr 7, 5:30p-6:30p Led by SC Legal Services.

Sat, Mar 7, Apr 4 & May 2, 12p-1:30p Prompts are used to inspire creative writing and art.

Tue, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, 11a-11:30a

Genealogy Drop-In

D&D Intro to Play

1-24 mos

Wed, Apr 15 & May 20, 3p-4p Document your family history.

Poetry Open-Mic Night

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30p-8p Led by award-winning poet mOody bLaCk. Read your own poem, or come to be inspired.

Homemade Cards

Sat, Apr 18, 12p-1p Learn to make cards using stamps.

Supplies provided.

Upcycled Craft: Egg-Carton Bouquet Sat, May 2, 10a-11a Supplies provided.

Adoption

Sat, May 9, 11a-12p Led by SC Legal Services.

Sell Your Closet

Thu, May 14, 6:30p-7:30p Learn various ways to sell your outdated wardrobe.

Play D&D

ages 14-18

Thu, Mar 5, Apr 2 & May 7, 6:30p-8:30p Bring a group or join one when you arrive.

ages 12-18

ages 14-18

Tue, Apr 21, 6:30p-7:30p

Comic Book Bin

ages 13-18

Toddler Tales 19+ mos

Mother Goose on the Loose Wed, Mar 11, 18, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a

Wed, Apr 22, 5:30p-6:30p Upcycle items to create a storage bin. Supplies provided.

Story Time preschoolers

Teen Service Time

Lollipops Concert ages 3-8

ages 12-18

Mon, Apr 27, 6p-8p Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Pete the Cat Party ages 2-6 Mon, Mar 9, 10a-10:30a Stories and activities.

Wacky Science ages 10-14 Rainforest in a Bottle Mon, Mar 9, 4:30p-5:30p Make your own terrarium and learn how dirt can clean water.

Maker Space Challenge!

Mon, Mar 23, 4:30p-5:30p Use the items in your mystery box to complete the given challenge.

Marble Maze Challenge!

Mon, Apr 27, 4:30p-5:30p Build a mini-maze!

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Tue, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, 10a-10:30a

Thu, Mar 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10a-10:30a

Sat, Mar 14, 10a-10:30a Story-based performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra featuring a Wind Quintet.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Thu, Mar 26 & Apr 30, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 5-11

Thu, Mar 26 & Apr 30, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

Mon, Apr 20, 10a-10:30a Listen to stories and make a Sprout House using a seed from the Seed Library. Supplies provided.

Make-It: Mother’s Day Card ages 12 & under

Thu, May 7, 10a-11a Supplies provided.

Pop-Up Seed Library • Take home up to five packets of seeds!

Master Gardener Series: Raised Bed Gardening ages 18+

Mon, Mar 16, 6p-7p, Simpsonville Branch Call 963-9031 to register.

Wholeness Health Fair

Sat, Mar 21, 1p-4p, Hughes Main Library Call 527-9258 for more information.

Helping Hands: Seed Library

ages 12-18

Earn service hours filling seed packets.

Snacks provided.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:15p-6:15p, Fountain Inn Branch Call 862-2576 to register.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:15p-6:15p, Greer Branch Call 877-8722 to register.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

Listen to stories and make a Sprout House.

Tue, Apr 21, 10a-10:30a, Anderson Road Branch Call 269-5210 for more information.

Thu, Apr 30, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Branch Call 277-0161 for more information.

Pop-Up Seed Library Visit

Sat, Apr 24, 10a-1p (drop-in), Taylors Call 268-5955 for more information.

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

TAYLORS • Burdette Branch

864-268-5955 • taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 Master Gardener Series: Bee Keeping

Wed Apr 22, 7p-8p Led by Master Gardener Debra Varvaro.

Beginners Macramé

ages 18+

Mon, May 4, 6:30p-8:30p Make your own plant hanger. Supplies provided.

DIY Home Improvement ages 18+

Tue, May 19, 7p-8p Learn to tackle a variety of home improvements. No experience necessary!

Vietnam & the Vietnam Experience at Patriots Point

Tue, Mar 10, 6:30p-7:30p Thom Iannarino, Major US Army retired and a pilot with two combat tours in the Vietnam War, presents on behalf of the Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology.

Homeschool Craft It Supplies provided.

ages 9-17

Felted Soap Mon, Mar 9, 11:30a-12:30p Perler Beads Mon, Apr 20, 11:30a-12:30p

Helping Hands: Dog Toys ages 12-18

Coloring Café

Upstate Xeriscape Garden

Throwback Thursday Reads

NASA Coloring Café

Tue, Mar 3, Apr 7 & May 5, 6:30p-8p Supplies provided or bring your own.

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare.

Thu, Mar 5, 7p-8p Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

Thu, Apr 2, 7p-8p Savvy by Ingrid Law. Thu, May 7, 7p-8p

Book Club Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali.

Thu, Mar 9, 2p-3p Where'd You Go, Bernadette

by Maria Semple.

Thu, Apr 13, 2p-3p Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray. Thu, May 11, 2p-3p

Thu, Mar 19, 7p-8p Led by local landscaper Andrew Pedula.

Mon, Mar 23, 6:30p-8p Supplies provided or bring your own. NASA coloring sheets provided.

Lost Railroad Towns of SC

Tue, Mar 31, 4:15p-6:15p Earn service hours making toys for donation to Greenville County Animal Care. Snacks and supplies provided.

Mind the Memories ages 13-18

Tue, Apr 21, 4:30p-5:30p Scrapbook your past year or big life moments. Bring your own photos (optional). Supplies provided.

Thu, Mar 26, 7p-8p Led by local photographer Tom Taylor.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

Meet the Author: Bill Fitzpatrick

Story Time preschoolers

Mon, Apr 20, 6:30p-7:30p Author and photographer, Bill Fitzpatrick shares his book on historical places of worship, South Carolina’s Sacred Spaces. Books available for purchase.

Thu, Mar 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30a-11a

Fri, Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 10, 24 & May 1, 10a-10:30a

Crafternoon

ages 11 & under

Supplies provided.

Shrinky Dinks Tue, Mar 17, 3:30p-4:30p Kites Wed, Apr 22, 3:30p-4:30p

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Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Fri, Mar 20 & Apr 24, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Build It! ages 4-12

Fri, Mar 20 & Apr 24, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Pete the Cat Party ages 2-6 Fri, Apr 3, 10a-10:30a Stories and activities.

Plant a Seed Story Time ages 2-6

Fri, Apr 17, 10a-10:30a Listen to stories and make a Sprout House using a seed from the Seed Library. Supplies provided.

Science Club, Jr.

ages 3-6

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

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under Fri, May 8, 10a-10:45a Supplies provided.

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

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

TRAVELERS REST • Sargent Branch

864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Martha Washington: Her Life

Mon, Mar 9, 7p-8p Professional Actress with Traveling Literary Theater, Maggie Worsdale, portrays Martha Washington, a woman who wanted nothing more than a peaceful domestic life only to find herself in the unwanted glare of a national spotlight.

Wholeness Health Series

Revitalize, heal, and grow. Call 834-3560 to register.

The Power of Mindfulness

Fri, Mar 20, 10a-11a, Travelers Rest Led by New Horizon Family Health Services.

Yoga Dance

Mon, Mar 30, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest Practice combined elements of yoga and dance. Led by Carolina Dance Collaborative. Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing.

Long Distance Hiking

Thu, Mar 5, 6:30p-8:30p Led by REI.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet

Sat, Mar 7, 21, Apr 4, 18 & May 2, 16, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Book Club The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson.

Mon, Mar 9, 1p-2:30p 97 Orchard by Jane Ziegelman.

Mon, Apr 13, 1p-2:30p Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain.

Mon, May 11, 1p-2:30p

Storytelling Night Past & Present Thu, Mar 12, 7p-8p Listen and share your own stories. Led by the Travelers Rest Historical Society.

Best Advice Thu, May 14, 7p-8p Listen and share your own stories. Led by the Travelers Rest Historical Society.

Bingo

Springtime Origami

Sat, Apr 25, 10a-11:30a Fold bunnies and butterflies.

Supplies provided.

Explore Mars

ages 13+

Tue, May 12, 6:30p-8p Discover the wonders of Mars in 3D in this multimedia presentation led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Space is limited.

Helping Hands: Dog Toys ages 12-18

Thu, Apr 9, 4:15p-6:15p Earn service hours making toys for donation to Greenville County Animal Care. Snacks and supplies provided.

STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 Mon, Mar 9 & Apr 6, 10a-11a Hands-on activities.

Tue, Mar 17, Apr 21 & May 19, 1p-2p Supplies provided.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Meditation

Wed, Mar 11, 18, 25 & Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10a-10:30a

Mon, Mar 23, Apr 6 & May 4, 6:30p-8p Guided meditation led by 200hour certified yoga teacher, Donna Clifford. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring yoga mat and small blanket.

Coloring Café

Thu, Mar 26, Apr 23 & May 28, 6:30p-8p Supplies provided or bring your own.

Swamp Rabbit Quilt Guild

Mon, April 13 & May 11, 7p-8p Enjoy demonstrations and speakers.

Meet the Author: Christine Kindberg

Sat, Mar 28, 2p-3p Christine Kindberg shares the art of turning history into historical fiction through an exploration of her novel, The Means That Make Us Strangers.

1-24 mos

Kids Club ages 5-11

Thu, Mar 12 & Apr 9, 11a-12p Games, crafts, and friends.

Story Time preschoolers

Mon, Mar 16, 23, 30 & Apr 13, 20, 27, 10a-10:30a

Stay & Play! ages 2-6

Mon, Mar 23 & Apr 13, 10:30a-11:15a (drop-in) Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Crafts for Mom ages 12 & under

In Concert: Moon and You

Tue, Apr 21, 7p-8p Enjoy music from Moon and You, husband and wife folk duo Melissa Hyman and Ryan Furstenberg.

Mon, May 4, 10a-10:45a Supplies provided.

SC Militia in the Revolution

Fri, Apr 17, 3p-5p Equipment, training, battle tactics of Revolutionary militia. Presented

by Retired Walnut Grove Historian, Gary Pender.

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SUMMER READING T-SHIRTS Online ordering for Summer Reading T-shirts begins May 1 at front

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greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading.* Order t-shirts for everyone in your family ($10 per shirt). Pick up at the library location of your choice.

Poly cotton shirts available in youth & adult sizes. Select colors also available in 100% cotton.

Wear yours to the Summer Reading Kickoff on Friday, June 5 at the Hughes Main Library or buy one at the event!* *While supplies last.

SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY!

The Friends of the Greenville County Library System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the Library System through volunteer and financial efforts, is selling the Summer Reading t-shirts. Proceeds from t-shirt sales help to fund Greenville County Library System Summer Reading events.

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 • Mar/Apr/May 2020