Nov/Dec 2019 Event Guide

EVENT GUIDE Greenville County Library System NOV/DEC 2019

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Meet the Author: Jill Criswell

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The Nutcracker & Songs of the Season

Meet the Artists:

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

Event Guide Nov/Dec 2019

Hours

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

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

Holiday Closings Nov 27, closing at 6p (Thanksgiving) Nov 28 & 29 (Thanksgiving) Dec 24 & 25 (Christmas) Dec 31, closing at 6p (New Year's Eve) Jan 1 (New Year's Day)

Fall/Winter Session

Baby and preschool classes end Friday, November 22 and resume Monday, January 6, 2020.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos

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

Tue, 10a, Pelham Road Tue, 10a, Simpsonville Thu, 11a, Main, Story Room Thu, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thu, 10:30a, Taylors ESOL Story Time ages 1-5 For families learning English.

Tue, 10a, Anderson Road Mother Goose on the Loose

Free Library Events

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

Notice of Intent to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable efforts will be made to provide adaptations or accommodations for individuals with disabilities interested in taking advantage of any program or service offered by the library system.

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

1-24 mos with adult caregiver

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

Mon, 11a, Main, Story Room NEW! Wed, 10a, Travelers Rest Wed, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs

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

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

Wed, 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Room A Thu, 10a, Pelham Road Story Time preschoolers

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

Mon, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, 10a, Mauldin Mon, 10a, Travelers Rest Tue, 10a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10:30a, Berea Wed, 10a, Pelham Road Wed, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thu, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, 10a, Simpsonville Fri, 10a, Taylors Toddler Tales 19+ mos Stories, music, and movement.

Tue, 11a, Main, Story Room Tue, 11a, Simpsonville Due to space limitations, many classes may not accommodate groups of 3 or more. Please call the location where you wish to attend to check availability.

Groups that do not have prior library permission will not be admitted.

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

Ayuda en su idioma/Spanish Speaker Availability

Para ayudar con sus preguntas sobre la biblioteca, habrá un ayudante bilingüe a su disposición cada viernes en el Hughes Library. Informes en el departamento de niños o en el 864-242-5000 Ext.2634.

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

Visit greenvillelibrary.org/friends.

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Friends of the Library Used Book Sales First & Third Thursdays* Nov 7, 21 & Dec 5, 19 • 9a-12p

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

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

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ANDERSON ROAD • West Branch

864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611 = 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.

Microsoft Word: Create a Document Thu, Nov 7, 10a-11:30a

Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades Tue, Nov 19, 4p-5p

Únase a una clase bilingüe para aprender inglés en un ambiente informal y amigable mientras hace manualidades. Llame al 269-5210 para registrarse.

Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Thu, Nov 14, 10a-11:30a

Heap-O-Holiday Cheer Wed, Dec 4, 4p-6p (drop-in) Music, treats, activities, and giveaways.

Computer Basics: Folders, Documents & Email Thu, Dec 12, 10a-11:30a

Build It! ages 4-12 Thu, Nov 21, 3:30p-4:30p

ESOL Story Time ages 1-5 Tue, Nov 5, 12 & 19, 10a-10:30a

Holiday Story Time ages 6 & under Tue, Dec 3, 10a-10:30a

For families learning English.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Nov 19, 10:30a-11:15a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Supplies provided.

Shrinky Dink Ornaments ages 6-12

Thu, Dec 5, 3:30p-4:15p

Create ornaments and other decorations.

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month! Join us for these events while you work towards the writing goal of 50,000 words in November.

NaNoWriMo Write-In

Led by local NaNoWriMo chapter members Tyffani Kemp and Caitlin Bellinger.

Bring writing supplies or laptop.

Sat, Nov 2, 10a-12p, Simpsonville • 963-9031 Mon, Nov 4 & Sat, Nov 23, 1p-3p, Augusta Road • 277-0161 Tue, Nov 5 & Thu, Nov 21, 6:30p-8:30p, Simpsonville • 963-9031 Wed, Nov 6, 6p-8p, Mauldin • 277-7397 Mon, Nov 11 & 18, 6:30p-8p, Fountain Inn • 862-2576 Tue, Nov 12, 6p-8p, Pelham Road • 288-6688

AUGUSTA ROAD • Ramsey Family Branch

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

NaNoWriMo Write-In Mon, Nov 4, 1p-3p Sat, Nov 23, 1p-3p

Bring writing supplies or laptop.

Citizenship Info Session Mon, Nov 4, 6:30p-7:30p Sat, Dec 7, 10a-11a

Led by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

How to Library: Downloadable Materials Fri, Nov 8, 3p-4p

Bring your own device (Apple or Android). Laptops available for practice and instruction.

Holiday Vegan & Vegetarian Meet Up Mon, Nov 11, 6p-7p

Business Start-Up Basics Tue, Nov 12, 6p-8p

Led by Piedmont SCORE. A business mentor guides you through the process of starting a small business. Register online at https://piedmont.score.org.

Gun Safety Mon, Nov 18, 3p-4p

Greenville Homeless Alliance shares information about these interconnected issues in our community.

The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office shares safety rules and recommendations for possessing, storing, and handling firearms.

This is an informational session only.

SC Code of Laws 16-23-420 prohibits the carrying or display of firearms in any publicly owned building.

Weapons, concealed or otherwise, are prohibited at all Greenville County Library System locations and firearms will not be permitted at this event.

Creating in Miniature Sat, Nov 16, 2p-4p

Book Art: Folding Thu, Dec 5, 3p-5p

Affordable Housing & Homelessness in Greenville Thu, Nov 14, 6:30p-8p

Work on featured mini-project or bring your own. Supplies provided for featured project.

Share your tips for coping with holiday feasts. Bring your favorite holiday recipes.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

Turn old books into décor. Supplies provided or bring your own older books.

Master Gardener Series: Floral Holiday Decorations Thu, Dec 12, 6p-7p

Story Time preschoolers Thu, Nov 7, 14 & 21, 10a-10:30a Thank You, Omu! ages 5 & under Thu, Nov 7, 10a-10:30a

Join us for Story Time as we read Jumpstart's Read for the Record 2019 selection.

Build It! ages 4-12 Thu, Nov 7, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Nov 14, 10:30a-11:15a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Jingle Bell Ball ages 10 & under Thu, Dec 12, 3:30p-4:30p

Festive music, stories, and crafts.

Make a Reindeer all ages Sat, Dec 14, 11a-12p (drop-in) Make a reindeer from a pool noodle. Supplies provided.

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BEREA • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch

864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617 = 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.

Visual Arts Series

ages 18+

Bring paper and pencils. All other supplies provided.

Painting with Acrylics: Fall Trees Tue, Nov 5, 6:30p-8p Cartoon Creations: Manga Tue, Nov 19, 6:30p-8p

Led by local artist Maddie Shaw.

Basic Sculpting: Vehicle Design Tue, Dec 3, 6:30p-8p Basic Drawing: Insects Tue, Dec 10, 6:30p-8p

Led by local artist Maddie Shaw.

Paper Craft: Puppets Tue, Dec 17, 6:30p-7:30p

Asteroid Threat & Detection Mon, Nov 11, 6:30p-8p Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Drawing in Spanish Tue, Nov 12, 6:30p-8p

Supplement your basic Spanish language communication skills with visual learning techniques.

Bring paper and pencils.

Thankful Seed Swap Mon, Nov 18, 6:30p-7:30p

Led by Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District. Bring seeds to share and swap.

Art Games: Blind Drawing Challenges ages 18+ Tue, Nov 26, 6:30p-7:30p

Bring your friends to evening of art games!

Gifts from the Garden Mon, Dec 9, 6:30p-7:30p

Led by Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District. Create decorative seed packets and other holiday gifts. Supplies provided.

Story Time preschoolers Tue, Nov 5, 12 & 19, 10:30a-11a

STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 Tue, Nov 5, 10:30a-11:30a

Hands-on activities.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Nov 19, 11a-11:45a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Build It! ages 4-12 Tue, Dec 10, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Holiday Kids Crafts ages 12 & under Wed, Dec 11, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

FIVE FORKS BRANCH

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

Coffee & Comics

Discuss your favorites with fellow enthusiasts.

Aquaman: Underworld

by Dan Abnett.

Mon, Nov 4, 7p-8p, Collaboration Space A Very DC Rebirth Holiday Special

by Paul Dini.

Mon, Dec 2, 7p-8p, Collaboration Space

Adulting: Budgeting Skills Tue, Nov 5, 6p-7p, Collaboration Space

Meet the Author: Jill Criswell ages 13-18 Sun, Nov 17, 3p-4p, Meeting Room A

Jill Criswell, author of the young adult historical fantasy Beasts of the Frozen Sun (Blackstone Publishing) and writing instructor at USC Upstate, shares how an idea becomes a published book—from polishing your ideas to writing to navigating the world of publishing. Presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and a chance to purchase a signed copy of her book.

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Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission.

Landscaping for Wildlife: Creating a Backyard Habitat Wed, Nov 6, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A

Led by Greenville County Bird Club.

Holiday Table Decor Sat, Nov 16, 2p-3:30p, Meeting Room B

Napkin folds, centerpiece designs, and more. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Gluten-Free Holiday Baking Tue, Nov 12, 6p-7p, Collaboration Space

Discussion and demonstration.

Heart-Based Meditation: Two-Day Training Tue, Nov 12 & Wed, Nov 13, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room A Wed, Dec 11 & Thu, Dec 12, 11a-12:30p, Meeting Room B

Led by Holistic Health Practitioner Sarah Troy.

Kindness Rocks Wed, Nov 13 & Dec 11, 6p-7:30p, Meeting Room B

Use creativity to spread kindness.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Thu, Nov 14 & Dec 12, 10a-12p, Collaboration Space Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

Painting with Acrylics: Landscape Sat, Nov 16, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space

Paint and brushes provided.

FIVE FORKS BRANCH (continued)

864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 = Registration required. Contact location to register.

Adoption: Debunking Myths Tue, Nov 19, 7p-8p, Meeting Room A

Finger Knitting ages 13-17 Sat, Nov 2, 2p-4p, Collaboration Space

Learn how the adoption process has changed in the last 30 years.

Led by global adoption agency Bethany Christian Services.

Supplies provided.

Book Club

Socialize. Discover. Chill.

The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30a-12p, Collaboration Space Craft Club: Papier Mache Birds Wed, Nov 20, 6p-7:30p, Meeting Room B

Supplies provided.

Dungeons & Dragons ages 18+ Wed, Nov 20 & Dec 11, 6p-8p, Meeting Room A Come alone or bring your D&D group and play.

Master Gardener Series: Gardening in Greenville Thu, Nov 21, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A Led by Master Gardener Kathleen Kempe.

Have a Nifty Thrifty Holiday Wed, Dec 4, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space

Add vintage flair to your clothing style and holiday decor.

Easy Holiday Entertaining Sat, Dec 7, 11a-12:30p, Collaboration Space Holiday Trivia Mon, Dec 9, 6:30p-8p, Collaboration Space Night Owl Book Club Thu, Dec 19, 6p-7:30p, Collaboration Space

Bring a holiday book.

Holiday Handbell Concert Sat, Dec 7, 2p-3p, Meeting Rooms A & B

The Hangout ages 12-17 Tue, Nov 5 & Dec 3, 1p-2:30p, Meeting Room A

The Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble performs a wide variety of Christmas music.

Call 234-4904 for more information.

All About Anime ages 11-17 Tue, Nov 12, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B

Cosplay welcome. Snacks provided.

Snack & Solve ages 12-17 Tue, Nov 19, 1p-2p, Meeting Room A

Enjoy snacks while working on puzzles and scavenger hunts.

DIY Popsockets ages 9-13 Mon, Nov 25, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space

Create a custom popsocket for your phone. Supplies provided.

Helping Hands: Holiday Cards ages 12-18 Tue, Nov 26, 4p-6p, Collaboration Space

Earn service hours creating cards for troops deployed overseas.

Supplies and snacks provided.

All About Anime: Holiday Ornaments ages 11-17 Tue, Dec 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B

Move with Me 18 mos-3 years Tue, Nov 5, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room B

Led by Dance United’s Tiffany DuPuy.

Stories and puppet play.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Wed, Nov 6, 13 & 20, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Meeting Room A

Supplies provided.

Kids Club ages 5-11 Wed, Nov 6 & Dec 4, 11a-12p, Meeting Room B

Games, crafts, and friends.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 months Thu, Nov 7, 14 & 21, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Art 101: Printmaking ages 5-11 Thu, Nov 7 & Tue, Nov 19, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

Create an ornament celebrating your favorite anime. Cosplay welcome. Supplies provided.

Science Station: Electricity

Ugly Holiday Cupcake Competition ages 11-17 Mon, Dec 23, 2p-3p, Meeting Room A

Guided activities and experiments.

Supplies provided.

Story Time preschoolers Mon, Nov 4, 11 & 18, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Nov 4, 10:30a-11:15a, Story Room

Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Tue, Nov 19, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

ages 6-12

Tue, Nov 12 & Thu, Nov 21, 10:30a-11:30a, Meeting Room A Make It! ages 5-11 Thu, Nov 14, 3:30p-4:15p, Story Room

STEAM activities.

Family Craft Night all ages Thanksgiving Crafts Thu, Nov 21, 5p-7p (drop-in), Meeting Room B Holiday Decorations Thu, Dec 19, 5p-7p (drop-in), Meeting Room B Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker best for ages 3 & up

Sat, Nov 23, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Rooms A & B

Story-based performances with dancers from the International Ballet.

Holiday Kids Crafts ages 12 & under Tue, Dec 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

Supplies provided.

Jingle Bell Ball 10 & under Tue, Dec 17, 6:30-7:30p, Story Room

Festive music, stories, and crafts.

Bouncing Babies Playdate ages 1-18 months

Thu, Dec 19, 10a-10:30a (drop-in), Story Room

Adventures in History ages 5-11 Mon, Nov 18, 3:30p-4:15p, Story Room

Crafts and activities.

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

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FOUNTAIN INN • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch

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

Fall Coloring Café Mon, Nov 4, 3p-4:30p

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Landscaping for Wildlife: Creating a Backyard Habitat Mon, Nov 4, 6:30p-7:30p

Led by Greenville County Bird Club.

Vegan, Vegetarian & Plant-Based Recipe Exchange Thu, Nov 7, 5:30p-6:30p

Bring your favorite recipes to share.

Visual Arts Series

Bring paper and pencils. All other supplies provided.

Painting with Acrylics: Landscape Sat, Nov 9, 10a-11:30a Painting with Acrylics: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Sat, Dec 7, 10a-11:30a

Use basic painting techniques to depict a WWII scene.

NaNoWriMo Write-In Mon, Nov 11 & 18, 6:30p-8p

Work towards the writing goal of 50,000 words. Bring writing supplies or laptop.

Book Club The Great Alone

by Kristen Hannah.

Fri, Nov 15, 3p-4p Holly Jolly Coloring Café Mon, Dec 9, 3p-4:30p

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Story Time preschoolers Wed, Nov 6, 13 & 20, 10:30a-11a Stay and Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Nov 20, 11a-11:45a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Wed, Nov 20 & Dec 18, 3:30p-4:15p

Book Bingo Tue, Dec 10, 10a-11a

Supplies provided.

Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize.

Christmas Story Time preschoolers Wed, Dec 4, 10:30a-11a

Mug & Cookie Decorating

Catapult Science ages 8-12 Tue, Dec 10, 3:45p-4:30p

ages 11-17

Thu, Nov 14, 5p-5:45p

Supplies provided.

Build a catapult and learn the science behind it.

GREER • Jean M. Smith Branch • 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC 29650

Closed for expansion and renovation. Watch for reopening announcement at greenvillelibrary.org/locations-and-hours.

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 = 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.

Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Nov 14 & Dec 19, 7p-8p, Meeting Room A Writing for sharing must be pre-submitted.

Female Perspective Book Club The Testaments

by Margaret Atwood.

Wed, Nov 6, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A A Well-Behaved Woman

by Therese Anne Fowler.

Wed, Dec 4, 6:30-7:30p, Meeting Room A Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Wed, Nov 6, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Microsoft Excel: Create a Spreadsheet Thu, Nov 7, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Art in the Library: Meet the Artists

Fire on the Mountain: The Battle of King’s Mountain Thu, Nov 7, 4p-5p, Meeting Room A

Meet local artists Edward Cascone and Meredith Stoudenmire and view their artwork. Enjoy light refreshments.

A SC Room staff member shares the story of a desperate battle of American frontiersmen and an army of American loyalists that proved to be the turning point of the American Revolution.

Microsoft Publisher: Print Publications Mon, Nov 11, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Tue, Nov 5, 7p-8p, Main Level Lobby

An exhibit of work by local artists.

Nov 5-Dec 31

The Cracks are Hot Lava 9 by Meredith Stoudenmire (above) Entropy 10, Mixed Medium by Edward Cascone (left)

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MAIN • Hughes Main Library (continued)

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 = Registration required. Contact location to register.

Harry Potter Book Club: Severus Snape ages 18+ Thu, Nov 14, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Rooms A & B

Revisit the world of Hogwarts in this series discussion.

Genetic Genealogy Sat, Nov 16, 11a-12:30p, Meeting Rooms A & B

Have you wondered if DNA testing can help with your genealogical research? Get an overview of the types of tests available and how to get started analyzing your genetic matches to break through brick walls in your family tree.

Led by Anita McCray from Richland Library.

Surviving the Holidays Tue, Nov 19, 7p-8p, Meeting Room B

Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Michele Woodall shares tools to help you handle feelings of grief during the holidays.

Microsoft Excel: Formatting, Filtering & Formulas Thu, Nov 21, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Cloud Storage for Home & Work Mon, Nov 25, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Grown-Up Gaming

Try out some new favorites or bring your own to share.

True Crime Thu, Nov 21, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A

Featured games include Chronicles of Crime, Detective, and Mysterium.

Stocking Stuffers Thu, Dec 19, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room C

Featured games include Arboretum, Hardback, and Welcome to the Dungeon.

Hogwarts Holiday Murder Mystery ages 18+ Tue, Dec 3, 6p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms A & B

As a character in the story, complete individual objectives, and solve the murder. Costumes highly encouraged. Space is limited.

Registration begins Nov 1.

Microsoft PowerPoint Mon, Dec 9, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Microsoft Word: Create a Document Tue, Dec 10, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Microsoft Word: Insert Objects & Format Documents Wed, Dec 11, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab The Great Aviation Transformation: X-Planes Mon, Dec 16, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room A

Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Finding Grants Wed, Dec 18, 10a-11:30a, Training Lab

Ken Burns’ Country Music

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Room A

View and discuss a compilation episode of awardwinning documentary film maker, Ken Burns' latest film, Country Music.

Google Tools for Home & Work Wed, Dec 18, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab

Bring your Google/Gmail account login. Accounts will not be created during the workshop.

Internet & Computer Safety Thu, Dec 19, 3:30p-5p, Training Lab Tech Club: LED Holiday Cards ages 11-17

Wed, Nov 6, 4p-5p, Story Room

Supplies provided.

Teen Service Time ages 12-18 Sat, Nov 9 & Dec 7, 1p-3p, Meeting Room A Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events

The Nutcracker & Songs of the Season Sat, Dec 14, 2p-3p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

The Greenville Concert Band performs selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and other holiday favorites.

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MAIN • Hughes Main Library (continued)

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 = Registration required. Contact location to register.

Bilingual Story Time: Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos ages 10 & under

Fri, Nov 1, 4:30p-5:15p, Story Room

Stories, music, art, and Day of the Dead bread. ¡Cuentos, música, arte, y pan de muertos! Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.

Bilingual Story Time/ Cuentos bilingües ages 10 & under Fri, Nov 1, 8, 15 & 22, 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.

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Mon & Thu, Nov 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 & 21, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos NEW!

Mon, Nov 4, 11 & 18, 11a-11:30a, Story Room

Story Time preschoolers Tue, Nov 5, 12 & 19, 10a-10:30a, Story Room Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Nov 5, 12 & 19, 11a-11:30a, Story Room Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Wed, Nov 6, 13 & 20, 10:30a-11a, Story Room

Create items using provided materials.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Nov 7, 14 & 21, 11a-11:30a, Story Room Turkey Time Tea Party ages 3-10 Fri, Nov 8, 10a-10:45a, Story Room

Stories, snacks, and crafts.

Saturday Stories ages 1-5 Sat, Nov 9 & 23, 10a-10:30a, Story Room

Lollipops Concert ages 3-8

Presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO).

Olivia and the Missing Toy

featuring GSO Wind Quintet.

Sat, Nov 9, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-C A Visit from St. Nicholas featuring GSO Strings.

Sat, Dec 7, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-C Quidditch Practice ages 8-12 Mon, Nov 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C

Play this Wizarding sport with our life-size Quidditch hoops. Bring a small broom or pool noodle.

Limited to the first 40 attendees.

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker best for ages 3 & up

Sat, Nov 23, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-C

Story-based performances with dancers from the International Ballet.

Holiday Open House 1 mo-4 yrs Fri, Dec 6, 10a-11a, Meeting Rooms A-C

Enjoy holiday stories, sing carols, make ornaments, and trim a tree.

Holiday Kids Crafts ages 12 & under

Thu, Dec 12, 3:30p-4:30p, Story Room

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Nov 19, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Room C

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

MAULDIN • W. Jack Greer Branch

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

Woodcarving Drop-In Sat, Nov 2, 10a-2p

Led by Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. View displays of wood carvings, talk with the artists, and learn what it takes to be a woodcarver.

Coping With Depression Tue, Nov 5, 7p-8p

Mental Health America sheds light on the nature of depression and offers coping strategies.

Master Gardener Series: Greenville Legacy Garden Wed, Nov 6, 10a-11a NaNoWriMo Write-In Wed, Nov 6, 6p-8p

Work towards the writing goal

of 50,000 words. Bring writing supplies or laptop.

Senior Scams & Telemarketing Fraud Thu, Nov 7, 11a-12p

Led by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.

Giving Plate Sat, Nov 9, 11a-12p

Decorate a plate to share with family and friends. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Ugly Sweater Party Thu, Dec 5, 6:30p-7:30p

Craft a creative, ugly sweater for the holiday season. Bring sweater or shirt to decorate. Other supplies provided.

Holiday Coloring Café Mon, Dec 9, 7p-8p

Magical Bath Bombs Sat, Dec 7, 4p-5p

Coloring Techniques Wed, Dec 11, 10a-11a

Story Time preschoolers Mon, Nov 4, 10a-10:30a

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Mystery of the Universe’s Expansion Thu, Dec 19, 6:30p-8p

Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Holiday Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Sat, Dec 28, 10a-12p

Bring yarn and needles/hooks.

ages 11-17

Create Harry Potter-inspired bath bombs. Supplies provided.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Nov 4, 10:30a-11:15a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Build It! ages 4-12 Mon, Nov 4, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.

Holiday Story Time ages 6 & under Mon, Dec 2, 10a-10:30a Jingle Bell Ball ages 10 & under Mon, Dec 16, 3:30p-4:30p

Festive music, stories, and crafts.

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PELHAM ROAD • F.W. Symmes Branch

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

Heart-Based Meditation: Two-Day Training Mon, Nov 4 & Tue, Nov 5, 1p-2:30p Tue, Dec 3 & Wed, Dec 4, 6:30p-8p

Guard Against Holiday Stress Mon, Nov 18, 6:30p-8p

NaNoWriMo Write-In Tue, Nov 12, 6p-8p

Practice English conversation skills.

Informal setting, not a class.

Led by Holistic Health Practitioner Sarah Troy.

Work towards the writing goal of 50,000 words. Bring writing supplies or laptop.

Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Nov 14 & Dec 12, 7p-8p

Bring your best work or come get inspired. Writing must be pre-submitted.

Led by retired psychotherapist and professor, Bernadine Rivera. Learn simple relaxation techniques.

English Conversation Circle Thu, Nov 14 & Dec 12 11a-12p Tue, Nov 19 & Dec 17, 7p-8p

Ben Franklin Circle Thu, Nov 21 & Dec 19, 6p-7:30p

Discuss Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues and related personal self-improvement goals. See BenFranklinCircles.org for details.

DIY Popsockets ages 9-13 Wed, Nov 20, 4p-5p

Create a custom popsocket for your phone. Supplies provided.

Act Out: Drama Games ages 8-12 Tue, Nov 19, 3:30p-4:30p Muggle Marauders ages 8-12 Thu, Nov 21, 3:30p-4:15p

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Nov 5, 12 & 19, 10a-10:30a

Harry Potter-based activities and discussion.

Story Time preschoolers Wed, Nov 6, 13 & 20, 10a-10:30a

Christmas Story Time

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Nov 6, 10:30a-11:15a

preschoolers

Thu, Dec 5, 10a-10:30a Cocoa & Caroling with Santa

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

all ages

Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Thu, Nov 7, 14 & 21, 10a-10:30a

Enjoy hot cocoa, and a visit with Santa while singing holiday carols.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30p-7:15p

SIMPSONVILLE • Hendricks Branch

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

NaNoWriMo Write-In

Work towards the writing goal of 50,000 words. Bring writing supplies or laptop.

Sat, Nov 2, 10a-12p Tue, Nov 5, 6:30p-8:30p Thu, Nov 21, 6:30p-8:30p Europa & Titan: Moon Mysteries Sat, Nov 2, 3:30p-5p

Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.

Intro to Yoga Fri, Nov 8 & Dec 13, 10a-11a

Learn gentle yoga poses.

No experience necessary. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat.

Woodcarving Drop-In Sat, Nov 9, 10a-2p

Led by Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. View displays of wood carvings, talk with the artists, and learn what it takes to be a woodcarver.

Scribblers Writing Group Tue, Nov 12, 26, & Dec 10, 7p-8:30p

Bring your best work or come get inspired. Writing must be presubmitted.

Comic Book Club Wed, Nov 13, 7p-8p

Paper Girls, Vol. 1 & 2 by Brian K. Vaughan.

Throwback Thursday Cinema A Star is Born Thu, Nov 14, 6:30p-8:30p

1937 original starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. Film is not rated.

Christmas Cartoons Thu, Dec 12, 7p-8p

30s and 40s cartoons including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Film is not rated.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Sat, Nov 16 & Dec 7, 2p-4p

Bring yarn and needles/ hooks.

Book Club Thu, Nov 21, 2p-3p

Star Wars Science Mon, Dec 16, 4:30p-5:30p

The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg.

Celebrating the release of the next Star Wars installment.

Sci-Fi Book Club Tue, Dec 3, 7p-8p

Teen Scribblers ages 13-17 Sat, Nov 16 & Dec 14, 12p-1:30p

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.

Holiday Craft Thu, Dec 5, 7p-8p

Use recycled materials to make a tea light holder and ornament.

Supplies provided.

Homemade Holiday Gifts Sat, Dec 14, 10a-11a

Make cocoa mix mason jars and trail mix gift bags. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Wacky Science

ages 10-14

Racing Balloons & Other Sports Mon, Nov 11, 4:30p-5:30p

Those with auditory sensitivities should note that this is a loud lab.

Marble Roller Coasters Mon, Dec 9, 4:30p-5:30p

Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired.

Teen Service Time Mon, Nov 18, 4p-6p

ages 12-18

Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Nov 5, 12 & 19, 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Nov, 5, 12 & 19, 11a-11:30a Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos

Wed, Nov 6, 13 & 20, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Story Time preschoolers Thu, Nov 7, 14 & 21, 10a-10:30a

Build a roller coaster.

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SIMPSONVILLE Hendricks Branch (continued) Down on the Farm ages 2-6 Mon, Nov 11, 10:30a-11a

Enjoy farm related stories and activities.

Origami Hour ages 8-12 Thu, Nov 14, 3:30p-4:30p Good for beginners.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Nov 21, 10:30a-11:15a

TAYLORS • Burdette Branch

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

Holiday Coloring Café Tue, Nov 5 & Dec 3, 6:30p-8p

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Game On! Wed, Nov 6, 6:30p-8:30p

What the Dickens: A Christmas Carol Thu, Dec 12, 6:30p-8p

Celebrate A Christmas Carol with readings, music, and Victorian holiday traditions.

Science Club, Jr. ages 3-6 Wed, Nov 20, 10a-10:45a

Story time followed by hands-on STEAM activities.

Crafternoon: Printmaking ages 11 & under

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Craft It: Snow Globes ages 9-17 Mon, Nov 11, 11:30a-12:30p

Supplies provided.

Supplies provided.

Christmas Story Time

Throwback Thursday Book Club

Helping Hands: Holiday Cards

preschoolers

The War That Saved My Life by

ages 12-18

My First Drive-In Movie ages 2-6 Fri, Nov 22, 10a-10:45a

Thu, Nov 7, 7p-8p

Earn service hours creating cards for troops deployed overseas. Supplies and snacks provided.

Kimberly Bradley.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Barbara Robinson.

Thu, Dec 5, 7p-8p

The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester.

Mon, Nov 11, 2p-3p A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens.

Mon, Nov 4, 10:30a-11:30a

Guided activities and experiments.

Nathan Vannette of Growing Green Family Farms shares how hydroponic vegetables are grown and demonstrates how to set up a basic system.

Sit & Paint: Christmas Sat, Dec 7, 2p-4p

ages 18+

Sat, Dec 7, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville

Receive step-by-step instructions in a relaxed group setting. Space is limited. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Holiday Origami Hour ages 8-12 Thu, Dec 12, 3:30p-4:30p

Make a Holiday Card Wed, Dec 11, 7p-8:30p

Good for beginners.

Bouncing Babies Playdate ages 1-18 months

Tue, Dec 17, 10a-10:30a (drop-in)

Story Time preschoolers Fri, Nov 1, 8, 15 & 22, 10a-10:30a

ages 6-12

Hydroponics Tue, Nov 12, 7p-8p

Story-based musical performance by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra featuring Strings.

Pick up a reading log, read or listen to 5 books, return your log for a small prize, and be entered into a grand prize drawing.

Science Station: Electricity

Mon, Dec 9, 2p-3p

ages 3-8

Thu, Nov 14, 4p-6p

Season’s Readings ages 12 & under Nov 1-Dec 30

Book Club

Lollipops Concert: A Visit from St. Nicholas

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Join us for an evening of board games. Try out some new favorites or bring your own to share.

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Create a holiday card using rubber stamps, colored pencils, and markers. Supplies provided or bring your own.

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Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Nov 7, 14 & 21, 10:30a-11a Lollipops Concert: Olivia and the Missing Toy ages 3-8 Sat, Nov 9, 10a-10:30a

Story-based musical performance featuring the Greenville Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet.

Art 101: Printmaking ages 5-11 Wed, Nov 13, 10:30a-11:30a

Explore a different artist/medium each month.

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Fri, Nov 15, 10:30a-11:15a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Wed, Nov 20, 3:30p-4:15p

Bring a box large enough to sit in.

Model Train Display all ages Fri, Nov 22, 2p-5:30p (drop-in) Sat, Nov 23, 9a-4p (drop-in)

See model train displays presented by the Piedmont N Southern Modular Model Railroad Club.

Turkey Time Tea Party ages 3-10 Tue, Nov 26, 10a-10:45a

Stories, snacks, and crafts.

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ages 8-12

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30p-4:30p

Create Harry Potter-themed Christmas ornaments. Enjoy trivia and treats.

Holiday Kids Crafts ages 12 & under Mon, Dec 16, 3:30p-4:30p The Polar Express Party ages 6 & under

Fri, Dec 20, 10a-10:45a

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TRAVELERS REST • Sargent Branch

864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 = 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.

Meet the Author: Bill Fitzpatrick Mon, Nov 11, 6:30p-7:30p

In fall 2011, South Carolina writer and photographer Bill Fitzpatrick left his Greenville home to photograph an historic oddity—a rural, three-story, eightsided plantation home located on land that once bordered the Cherokee Nation. Bill shares how that one trip led him on a journey among our State's dazzling collection of churches and temples. His book, South Carolina’s Sacred Spaces, will be available for purchase.

Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Sat, Nov 2, 16 & Dec 21, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/ hooks.

Introduction to Windows 10 Tue, Nov 5, 10a-11a Cherokee Myths & Legends Thu, Nov 7, 7p-8p

Led by Gail Johnson from the Library and Museum of Revolutionary War History.

Ladies Day Out: Holiday Cards Sat, Nov 9, 10:30a-11:30a Supplies provided.

Book Club Mon, Nov 11, 1p-2:30p

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.

Book Swap & Holiday Party Tue, Dec 17, 1p-2:30p

Bring a favorite book you read this year to discuss and a few old books to swap.

Story Time preschoolers Mon, Nov 4, 11 & 18, 10a-10:30a STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 Mon, Nov 4, 10a-11a

Hands-on experiments.

Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos

Wed, Nov 6, 13 & 20, 10a-10:30a Hiking Basics Tue, Nov 12, 6:30p-8p

Led by REI. Register online at http://bit.ly/FallDayHikes

Storytelling Night: Bless Your Heart Thu, Nov 14, 7p-8p

Led by Travelers Rest Historical Society. Share your stories about the South.

Origami Gift Boxes Fri, Nov 15, 2p-3p Supplies provided.

Meditation Mon, Nov 18 & Dec 16, 6:30p-7:30p

Led by Certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher, Donna Clifford. Dress for comfort, and bring your own yoga mat and small blanket.

Winter Vegetable Gardening Tue, Nov 19, 7p-8p

Led by Nathan Vannette of Growing Green Family Farms.

Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Nov 21 & Dec 19, 6:30p-7:30p

Board Game Bash ages 6-11 Wed, Nov 6, 3:30p-4:30p

Bring your best work or come get inspired. Writing must be presubmitted.

Supplies provided.

Coloring Café Thu, Dec 26, 6:30p-8p

Games, crafts, and friends.

Supplies provided or bring your own.

Helping Hands: Holiday Cards ages 12-18

Sat, Nov 2, 2p-4p

Kids Club ages 5-11 Thu, Nov 14, 11a-12p

Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Nov 18, 10:30a-11:15a

Build kindergarten readiness skills!

Build It! ages 4-12 Wed, Nov 20, 3:30p-4:30p

Earn service hours creating cards for troops deployed overseas.

Supplies and snacks provided.

Supplies provided.

Snack & Solve ages 11-17 Mon, Nov 18 & Dec 16, 1p-2p

Festive music, stories, and crafts.

Enjoy snacks while working on puzzles and scavenger hunts.

Ugly Holiday Cupcake Competition ages 11-17 Mon, Dec 23, 10:30a-11:30a

Jingle Bell Ball ages 10 & under Wed, Dec 18, 3:30p-4:30p

Rock in the New Year! ages 5-11 Tue, Dec 31, 11a-12p

We’ll supply the rocks and paint; you supply the imagination.

Supplies provided.

Spirit of Giving Holiday Food Drive

November 11-December 31

Help us reach our goal of collecting 2,000 lbs. of food. Donated items will go to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Most needed items include canned goods, dry goods (such as peanut butter, cereal, pasta, and coffee), and personal items (such as baby formula, baby wipes, and toothpaste).

Participating library locations: Anderson Road, Augusta Road, Berea, Five Forks, Fountain Inn, Hughes Main, Mauldin, Pelham Road, Simpsonville, Taylors, Travelers Rest

Mitten Trees

December 1-January 3

Join us in decorating our Christmas trees with donated mittens, gloves, and scarves. Donated items will be given to the Greenville Salvation Army.

Participating library locations: Anderson Road, Augusta Road, Mauldin, Pelham Road, Simpsonville, Taylors, Travelers Rest

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Save the Date!

Local Author Expo Sat, Jan 25, 2020 Hughes Main Library

Meet local authors, hear author talks, purchase books, and have them signed.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:

Enter by November 30 for a chance to become one of our featured self-published or professionally published local authors.

Visit greenvillelibrary.org/local-author-expo to learn more about submitting your work or attending this event!

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