EVENT GUIDE Greenville County Library System SEP/OCT 2019
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CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
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WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES These classes use the Palmetto Basics to build Kindergarten Readiness skills.
Event Guide Sep/Oct 2019
Hours
Fall Session
All Locations Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p
Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch Sun • 2p-6p
Holiday Closings Sep 1 & 2 (Labor Day) Oct 7 (Staff Training)
Baby and preschool classes resume Tuesday, September 3. There will be no classes Monday, October 7.
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos
Story Time preschoolers
Tue, 10a, Pelham Road Tue, 10a, Simpsonville Thu, 11a, Main, Story Room Thu, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thu, 10:30a, Taylors
Mon, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, 10a, Mauldin Mon, 10a, Travelers Rest Tue, 10a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10:30a, Berea Wed, 10a, Pelham Road Wed, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thu, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, 10a, Simpsonville Fri, 10a, Taylors
Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development.
Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos with adult caregiver
All classes and events are free unless otherwise noted. 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.
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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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, Story Room Thu, 10a, Pelham Road
Stories, music, and activities that help preschool children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Toddler Tales 19+ mos Stories, music and movement.
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.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sales First & Third Thursdays* Sep 5, 19 & Oct 3 • 9a-12p
Fall Used Book Sale Fri, Oct 25 • 3p-7p • Friends members only* Sat, Oct 26 • 10a-5p • Open to the public Sun, Oct 27 • 1p-5p • 50% off. Open to the public 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.
ANDERSON ROAD • West Branch
864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611 Descubre tesoros en tú visita a la biblioteca Lun, sep 9, 16, 23 & 30, 4p-5p Conozca cuáles son todos los recursos disponibles que tu biblioteca ofrece. Llame al 269-5210 para más información.
Help Your Child Succeed in School Wed, Sep 11, 10a-11a Internet Safety Thu, Sep 12, 10a-11a Dealing with Payday/Fast Cash Loans Tue, Sep 17, 6p-7p
Greenville County Human Relations Commission shares information on avoiding predatory lending.
¡Ayudame! Olvidé mi contraseña Mie, sep 18, 10a-11a
Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades Tue, Sep 24 & Oct 29, 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: Folders, Documents & Email Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 10a-11:30a Steps to Financial Freedom Tue, Oct 1, 6p-7p
Led by United Ministries and Sharonview Federal Credit Union.
Standardized Test Prep ages 15+
Wed, Oct 2, 6:30p-7:30p
Score your best on the GED, SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Led by Renita Abboy, standardized test prep tutor.
Descubra recursos y sugerencias que lo ayudarán a organizar y mantener un seguimiento de sus contraseñas.
Couponing Basics Thu, Oct 3, 10a-11a
Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Thu, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 10a-1130a
New Horizon Family Health Services Certified Application Counselors answer common questions about selecting health insurance.
Ask a Health Insurance Expert Thu, Oct 3, 6:30p-7:30p
Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.
Understanding Debt: Tips & Strategies Tue, Oct 8, 6p-7p
Led by United Ministries and Sharonview Federal Credit Union.
The Problem with Candy: Confront Diabetes Wed, Oct 9, 4p-5p
Applied Theatre Center uses role play and improvisation to help attendees practice solutions for dealing with diabetes.
Avoiding Scams Thu, Oct 10, 10a-11a
Keep your money and identity safe.
Credit Reports & Scores Tue, Oct 15, 6p-7p
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Sep 3 & Oct 1, 10:30a-11:15a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Make It!: Back to School ages 5-11 Thu, Sep 12, 3:30p-4:15p STEAM activities.
Craftime
ages 5-11
Paper Flowers Fri, Sep 20, 3:30p-4:15p Ghosts Thu, Oct 10, 3:30p-4:15p LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.
Led by United Ministries and Sharonview Federal Credit Union.
Campfire Coloring ages 12 & under Fri, Oct 4, 3:30p-4:15p
Computación básica Mie, oct 23, 10a-11:30a
Firefighters & Fire Trucks
Aprenda a utilizar el mouse (el ratón) y a navegar la computadora. Llame al 269-5210 para registrarse.
Coloring and activities.
ages 5 & under
Tue, Oct 15, 10a-10:30a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
ESOL Story Time ages 1-5 Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under 22, 10a-10:30a Tue, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a For families learning English.
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under
October is National Fire Safety Month. Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck. Firefighters and fire truck will not be available if a fire emergency occurs.
Mon, Oct 14, 10a-10:30a • Five Forks • 234-4904 Mon, Oct 14, 10a-10:30a • Mauldin • 277-7397 Tue, Oct 15, 10a-10:30a • Anderson Road • 269-5210 Tue, Oct 15, 10a-10:30a • Main • 527-9248 Wed, Oct 16, 10a-10:30a • Pelham Road • 288-6688 Wed, Oct 16, 10:30a-11a • Fountain Inn • 862-2576 Thu, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a • Augusta Road • 277-0161 Thu, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a • Simpsonville • 963-9031 Fri, Oct 18, 10a-10:30a • Taylors • 268-5955 Tue, Oct 22, 10:30a-11a • Berea • 246-1695
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AUGUSTA ROAD • Ramsey Family Branch
864-277-0161 • augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 100 Lydia Steet, Greenville, SC 29605 Google Tools for Home & Work Sat, Sep 7, 10a-11:30a
Bring your Google/Gmail account login. Accounts will not be created during the workshop.
Business Start-Up Basics with Piedmont SCORE Tue, Sep 10, 6p-8p Register at piedmont.score.org.
Ancestry.com: Discover Your Heritage Mon, Sep 16, 2:30p-3:30p Laptops provided.
Creating in Miniature Sat, Sep 21 & Oct 19, 2p-4p
Supplies provided or bring your own project.
Dynamics of Domestic Abuse Tue, Oct 1, 6:30p-8p
Led by Safe Harbor. Learn about abusive behavior and how to get help. Hear a survivor’s story.
Internet Safety Thu, Oct 3, 6:30p-7:30p Entrepreneurs: Planning for the Future Thu, Oct 10, 6p-8p
Register at piedmont.score.org.
Story Time preschoolers Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 10:30a-11:15a Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Tech Explorers ages 6-12 Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 3:30p-4:30p
Try Bloxels™, a hands-on video game creation platform, and Snap Circuits®, an electronics discovery kit.
Campfire Coloring ages 12 & under Wed, Oct 16, 3:30p-4:15p Coloring and activities.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under
Thu, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Thu, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
BEREA • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch
864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617 STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 Tue, Sep 10, 10:30a-11:30a
Seeds in Space Thu, Sep 12, 6:30p-8p
Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart. Learn about growing food in space amidst the effects of microgravity and radiation.
Hands-on activities.
Why Garden? Sat, Sep 28, 2p-3p
Tech Explorers ages 6-12 Tue, Sep 17 & Oct 15, 3:30p-4:30p
Dr. Gail Wagner of the University of South Carolina shares the Southern tradition of vegetable gardening. Learn about benefits to health and well-being. Underwritten by South Carolina Humanities.
Soil Health: Four Principles Mon, Oct 21, 6:30p-7:30p
Led by Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District. Learn to “grow” healthy soil.
Helping Hands: Seed Library ages 12-18
Supplies provided.
Try Bloxels™, a hands-on video game creation platform, and Snap Circuits®, an electronics discovery kit.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Sep 24 & Oct 15, 11a-11:45a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Campfire Coloring ages 12 & under Thu, Oct 3, 3:30p-4:15p Coloring and activities.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30a-11a
Tue, Oct 15, 4p-6p
Earn service hours while sorting seeds. Supplies and snacks provided.
Story Time preschoolers Tue, Sep 3, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30a-11a
Build It! ages 4-12 Tue, Sep 10 & Oct 8, 3:30p-4:30p
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30a-11a
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Chair Yoga Mon, Oct 14, 10a-11a
Led by Certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher Ann Minard. For beginners, seniors, and the physically challenged.
Standardized Test Prep ages 15+
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30p-7:30p
Score your best on the GED, SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Led by Renita Abboy, standardized test prep tutor.
Finance Your Next Car Thu, Oct 17, 6p-7p
Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Find the best interest rate and maintain good credit.
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under
Oct 8-30
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest without going over wins a prize! One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing. Participating library locations are as follows: Berea • Five Forks • Fountain Inn • Main Pelham Road • Simpsonville • Taylors Travelers Rest
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FIVE FORKS BRANCH
864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Meet the Author: Samantha Bowick Sat, Sep 28, 2p-3p
Led by Samantha Bowick, author of Living with Endometriosis. Books available for purchase.
best for school age
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30p-8p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B
Mr. Brallier is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose series include the popular Galactic Hot Dogs and The Last Kids on Earth, soon to be a Netflix series!
6:30p-7p • Buy books and enjoy a zombie-themed activity 7p-7:30p • Max Brallier speaks Photo op with Big Mama! Please note: In order to join the signing line, you must purchase onsite at least one copy of The Last Kids on Earth and The Midnight Blade. Purchasing/preordering your book from Fiction Addiction (fictionaddiction.com) will give you a ticket to the signing line, too. Mr. Brallier will sign any additional books of his that you own.
Adulting Series Voting & Registration Tue, Sep 3, 6p-7p
Led by the League of Women Voters. Learn about registration, researching candidates, and voting.
Self Care: Mental Health Tue, Oct 1, 6p-7p
Led by Greenville Technical College counselors.
Laughter Yoga Thu, Sep 12, 6:30p-7:30p
Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, Linda Gillen.
Dungeons & Dragons ages 18+ Wed, Sep 18 & Oct 16, 6p-8p Come alone or bring your D&D group and play.
entertainment, education, health, and safety.
Living Healthier, Happier & Longer Mon, Oct 28, 1p-2p
Led by Charles Baltzell LAC, owner of Health and Wellbeing Greenville. Learn four proven lifestyle strategies for feeling better now and in the future.
Book Club
Night Owl Book Club
The Spymistress
Coffee & Comics Sat, Sep 7 & Oct 5, 11a-12p
Bring Your Favorite Book. Thu, Sep 19, 6p-7:30p
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30a-12p
Discuss your favorite comics with fellow enthusiasts.
Bring a Scary Book. Thu, Oct 17, 6p-7:30p
Clock Dance by Anne Tyler Wed, Oct 23, 10:30a-12p
Google Docs: A Friendly Intro Mon, Sep 9, 3:30p-4:30p
Watercolor Birds Sat, Sep 21, 10a-11:30a
Craft Club
Kindness Rocks Wed, Sep 11 & Oct 9, 5:30p-7p
Use creativity to spread kindness. Supplies provided or bring your own.
Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
Supplies provided or bring your own.
by Jennifer Chiaverini
Pocketful of Pansies Wed, Sep 25, 6p-7:30p
Senior Insider Series
Create a hanging planter. Bring an old pair of jeans. All other supplies provided.
Seniors & Technology Mon, Sep 23, 1p-2p
Decorative Bowls Wed, Oct 23, 6p-7:30p
Led by Bill Vicary of Vicary Management Group, in partnership with The Pearl at Five Forks. Learn to utilize technology for
Led by Holistic Health Practitioner Sarah Troy.
Haunted Library Escape Room ages 18+
Sat, Oct 19, 1p-3p
Bring your friends and solve the clues!
7:30p-8p • Have your book signed!
Events for kids and teens held in the Story Room unless otherwise noted.
Heart-Based Meditation: Two-Day Training Wed, Oct 16, 11a-12:30p Thu, Oct 17, 11a-12:30p
Supplies provided.
Woodcarving Drop-In Sat, Oct 26, 10a-2p
Led by Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. View samples of carving styles such as chipped, relief, and intaglio. Discover beginner projects.
The Hangout ages 12-17 Tue, Sep 10 & Oct 8, 1p-2:30p, Meeting Room A
All About Anime ages 12-17 Tue, Sep 10 & Oct 8, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B Cosplay welcome. Snacks provided.
Teen Art Night
ages 12-17
CD Mosaics Tue, Sep 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B Tape Canvas Tue, Oct 15, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room B Snack & Solve ages 12-17 Tue, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 1p-2p, Meeting Room A
Enjoy snacks while working on puzzles and scavenger hunts.
Candy Mazes ages 9-14 Mon, Sep 30, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space
Create mazes from various types of candy.
Registration for kids and teens events opens 1 month prior to date of event. Events for kids and teens held in the Story Room unless otherwise noted.
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FIVE FORKS BRANCH (continued)
864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Frankentoys ages 9-14 Mon, Oct 21, 4p-5p, Collaboration Space
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Sep 9 & Oct 21, 10:30a-11:15a
Tear apart old toys and create a new one to take home. Supplies provided.
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
History Jeopardy ages 12-17 Tue, Oct 22, 5p-6p, Meeting Room B
Oobleck Tue, Sep 10, 10:30a-11:30a Thu, Sep 26, 10:30a-11:30a
Compete in teams.
Move with Me 18 mos-3 yrs Tue, Sep 3 & Oct 1, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Room A Led by Dance United’s Tiffany DuPuy.
Science Station
ages 6-12
Guided activities and experiments.
Bones Tue, Oct 8, 10:30a-11:30a Thu, Oct 24, 10:30a-11:30a Adventures in History Crafts and activities.
ages 5-11
Thu, Sep 5, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Room B Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Mon, Sep 16, 3:30p-4:15p, Wed, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Story Room Thu, Oct 3, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Room B Kids Club ages 5-11 Mon, Oct 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Wed, Sep 4 & Oct 2, 11a-12p, Story Room Meeting Room B Thu, Oct 31, 10:30a-11:15a, Games, crafts, and friends. Meeting Room B Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Art 101 ages 5-11 Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, Explore a new artist/medium 17, 24, 10a-10:30a each month.
Story Time preschoolers Mon, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 21, 10a-10:30a
Tracing Thu, Sep 12, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space Tue, Sep 24, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space
Salt Art Thu, Oct 10, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space Tue, Oct 22, 10:30a-11:30a, Collaboration Space Make It! ages 5-11 Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 3:30p-4:15p STEAM activities.
Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Tue, Sep 17 & Oct 29, 10a-10:30a Stories and puppet play.
Family Craft Night all ages Materials provided.
Let’s Go Camping! Thu, Sep 19, 5p-7p (drop-in) Halloween Thu, Oct 24, 5p-7p (drop-in) Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under
Oct 8-30
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest without going over wins a prize! One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Storytime Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty best for ages 3 & up Sat, Oct 12, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Rooms A-B Story-based performances with dancers from the International Ballet.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under
Mon, Oct 14, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Rooms A-B
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Read, Rattle & Roll ages 0-5 Wed, Oct 23, 10a-12:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room B
Free developmental screening by Help Me Grow SC. Developmental activities to do at home and referral to community resources, as needed.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Mon, Oct 28, 10a-10:30a
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Musical Jamboree Monster Mash 18 mos-4 yrs Wed, Oct 30, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Children are invited to wear costumes.
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash 1-18 mos
Thu, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a
Stories, songs, and finger plays. Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
Read, Rattle & Roll ages 0-5 Free developmental screening by Help Me Grow SC. Developmental activities to do at home and referral to community resources, as needed.
Mon, Sep 30, 10a-12:30p (drop-in), Main, Meeting Room B Wed, Oct 23, 10a-12:30p (drop-in), Five Forks Branch, Meeting Room B
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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 Coloring Café Mon, Sep 9 & Oct 14, 3p-4:30p Supplies provided or bring your own.
Effective Communication: Alzheimer’s Sat, Sep 14, 11a-12:30p
Led by the Alzheimer’s Association. Learn to connect with a family member at any stage of the disease.
Poetry Open Mic Night Thu, Sep 19, 6:30p-8p
Led by local, nationally awardwinning poet mOody bLaCk. Read your own poem or story, or come to be inspired.
Book Club The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman
Fri, Sep 20, 3p-4p Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
Fri, Oct 25, 3p-4p
Autumn Watercolor with Pen & Ink Sat, Sep 21, 10a-12p Sat, Oct 19, 10a-12p
Led by local artist Jo Johnston. Supplies provided or bring your own.
Backyard Birds Tue, Sep 24, 6p-7:30p
Led by Greenville County Bird Club.
Chair Yoga Thu, Oct 3, 10 & 17, 10a-11a
Woodcarving Drop-In Sat, Oct 12, 10a-2p
Led by Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. View samples of carving styles such as chipped, relief, and intaglio. Discover beginner projects.
Return to Hogwarts Celebration ages 11-17 Thu, Sep 12, 5p-5:45p
Harry Potter-themed crafts and games.
Led by Certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher Ann Minard. For beginners, seniors, and the physically challenged.
Story Time preschoolers Wed, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30a-11a
International Space Station & Mars Thu, Oct 3, 6:30p-8p
ages 3-6
Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.
DIY Fall Crafts Fri, Oct 11, 3p-4:30p
Bring a small or medium-sized pumpkin.
Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record on Nov 7 and read the Caldecott Honor book Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora in the world’s largest shared reading experience.Visit readfortherecord.org for more information about this campaign and to register. Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time Wed, Sep 18, 10:30a-11a Children may dress like pirates.
LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Wed, Sep 25 & Oct 30, 3:30p-4:15p Supplies provided.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30a-11a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Halloween STEM ages 9-14 Tue, Oct 22, 4p-4:45p
Make slime, candy corn towers, and marshmallow spider webs.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30a-11a
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Sep 25 & Oct 30, 11a-11:45a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
GREER • Jean M. Smith Branch
505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC 29650
Closed for expansion and renovation.
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MAIN • Hughes Main Library
25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 ADULTS: 864-527-9293 • explore@greenvillelibrary.org COMPUTER WORKSHOPS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org KIDS & TEENS: 864-527-9248 • child@greenvillelibrary.org • teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org Scribblers Writing Group Tue, Sep 3 & Oct 8, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Room A Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 31, 7p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Writing must be pre-submitted. Call 527-9258 to register.
Computer Basics: Desktop, Mouse & Keyboard Wed, Sep 4, 3:30p-5p Female Perspective Book Club Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Wed, Sep 4, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A
Board Game Day ages 18+ Sat, Sep 28, 9a-5p, Meeting Rooms A-C
Led by Tantrum House and Boardwalk. Call 527-9258 for more information.
Student Loans Mon, Sep 30, 6p-7p, Meeting Room A
Led by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Find the repayment plan that is best for you.
And Then There Were None
Microsoft Word: Create a document Tue, Oct 1, 3:30p-5p
Wed, Oct 2, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Room A
Internet & Computer Safety Tue, Oct 15, 3:30p-5p
Microsoft Excel: Create a Spreadsheet Thu, Sep 5, 3:30p-5p
Google Tools for Home & Work Thu, Oct 17, 3:30p-5p
by Agatha Christie
Harry Potter Book Club ages 18+
Call 527-9293 for more information.
Fantastic Beasts and the Crimes of Grindlewald screenplay Thu, Sep 12, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Rooms A & B Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Thu, Oct 10, 6:30p-8p, Meeting Rooms A & B Microsoft Excel: Formatting, Filtering & Formulas Mon, Sep 16, 3:30p-5p Cloud Storage Tue, Sep 17, 3:30p-5p Microsoft Publisher: Print Pieces Thu, Sep 19, 3:30p-5p Family History Club: Land Records Thu, Sep 26, 4p-5p, Training Lab Email scroominfo@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9212 to register.
Bring your Google/Gmail account login. Accounts will not be created during the workshop.
Grown-Up Gaming: Spooky Games ages 18+ Thu, Oct 17, 6:30p-8:30p, Meeting Room A
Featured games include Gloom, Last Night on Earth, and Mysterium. Call 527-9258 for more information.
Microsoft Word: Insert Objects & Format Documents Wed, Oct 23, 3:30p-5p Family History Club: Find a Grave Thu, Oct 24, 4p-5p, Training Lab
Microsoft PowerPoint Mon, Oct 28, 3:30p-5p Teen Service Time ages 12-18 Sat, Sep 7 & Oct 12, 1p-3p, Meeting Room A Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.
Tech Club: Vidcode ages 11-17 Wed, Sep 18, 4p-5p, Training Lab
Leaves Sat, Sep 28 Farm Sat, Oct 12 Harvest Sat, Oct 26
Learn to code with this online resource.
Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos NEW! Mon, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 21, 28, 11a-11:30a
Story Time preschoolers Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 22, 10a-10:30a
Watercolor Painting ages 6 & up Tue, Sep 10, 3:30p-4:30p
Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 22, 11a-11:30a Paper Plate Weaving ages 6 & up Tue, Sep 3, 3:30p-4:30p Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Wed, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30a-11a Create items using provided materials.
Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Mon & Thu, Sep 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 & Oct 3, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 11a-11:30a Bilingual Story Time all ages Fri, Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, 4:30p-5:15p
Email scroominfo@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9212 to register.
Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades. Llame al 242-5000 ext.2634 para más información.
Apparitions of Amhurst Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C
Saturday Stories ages 1-5 10a-10:30a
Led by Valentine Wolfe. A spectral blend of gothic metal and classical music creates a new way to explore Emily Dickinson’s immortal poems.
Colors Sat, Sep 21
Bugs Sat, Sep 7 Hispanic Heritage/Herencia hispana Sat, Sep 14
Dress for mess.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time ages 3-6
Tue, Sep 17, 10a-10:30a
Children may dress like pirates.
How-to-Draw: Pirate Ships ages 6 & up
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30p-4:30p Fancy Nancy Mermaid Ballet Class ages 3-6 Fri, Sep 20, 10a-10:30a, Meeting Rooms A-C Dress your fanciest. Led by Mademoiselle from Dance Without Limits.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Tue, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 10:30a-11:15a, Meeting Room C
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Make Paper Flowers ages 6 & up Tue, Sep 24, 3:30p-4:30p Dress for mess.
Block Party ages 11 & under Thu, Sep 26, 3:30p-4:15p, drop-in Be creative with blocks, LEGO® bricks, and Duplos®.
Read, Rattle & Roll ages 0-5 Mon, Sep 30, 10a-12:30p (drop-in), Meeting Room B
Free developmental screening by Help Me Grow SC. Developmental activities to do at home and referral to community resources, as needed.
Computer workshops for adults take place in the Training Lab. Kids and teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.
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Using a variety of viewpoints and settings, these works investigate the hardships of the African-American experience and how, through friendship, family, love, and tradition, these characters persevere in spite of it all. To register and borrow books for this series, call 527-9258 or email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org.
Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
Tue, Sep 10, 7p-8p • Main, Meeting Rooms A & B Led by Dr. Mary Alice Kirkpatrick of Furman University.
A Lesson before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
Tue, Sep 24, 7p-8p • Main, Meeting Rooms A & B Led by Dr. Cheryl Collier of North Greenville University.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Tue, Oct 8, 7p-8p • Main, Meeting Rooms A & B Led by Dr. Jennifer Thomas of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.
= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events
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MAIN • Hughes Main Library (continued)
25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 ADULTS: 864-527-9293 • explore@greenvillelibrary.org COMPUTER WORKSHOPS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org KIDS & TEENS: 864-527-9248 child@greenvillelibrary.org • teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit: Pedro Rodriguez Sep 1-Oct 31, Hughes Main Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a visit to this art exhibit at Hughes Main Library featuring the work of artist, Pedro Rodriguez.
Fri, Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, 4:30p-5:15p, Main, Story Room
Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades. Llame al 242-5000 ext.2634 para más información.
Hispanic Heritage Craft ages 2-10 Sat, Sep 14, 11a-12:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Create a Martina the Beautiful Cockroach puppet. Call 527-9248 for more information.
Lollipops Concert ages 3-8
Sat, Sep 14, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale featuring Daniel Kirkpatrick, percussion. Listen to a short personal message from award winning children’s author/illustrator Carmen Agra Deedy! Call 527-9248 for more information.
Dress for mess.
Family Game Night all ages Wed, Oct 2, 6p-7p Games provided.
Pointillism Painting ages 6 & up Tue, Oct 8, 3:30p-4:30p Dress for mess.
Play Dough Time ages 3-5 Fri, Oct 11, 10a-11a, drop-in
Kindergarten readiness activities with play dough.
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all ages
Sat, Sep 28, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Bring the family for Bilingual Bingo. Enjoy traditional Latin snacks and win prizes. Trae tú familia y pasa un rato divertido jugando bingo. Disfruta snacks latinos y gana premios. Llame al 277-7397 para registrarse.
Creation Station: Nichos Mexicanos
Bilingual Story Time all ages
Water Resistant Art ages 6 & up Tue, Oct 1, 3:30p-4:30p
Hispanic Heritage Bingo
Storytime Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty best for ages 3 & up Sat, Oct 12, 11:30a-12p, Meeting Rooms A-C
Learn about about these miniature shadowboxes and make one of your own. Supplies provided. Call 527-9248 to register.
Hispanic Heritage Concert all ages
Sat, Oct 19, 2p-3p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Led by The Greenville Concert Band, directed by Dr. Dan Turner, performing music from Central and South America. Call 527-9248 for more information.
Bilingual Story Time: Day of the Dead/ Día de los muertos ages 10 & under Fri, Nov 1, 4:30p-5:15p, Main, 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.
Campfire Coloring all ages Thu, Oct 17, 3:30p-4:15p, drop-in Coloring and activities.
Story-based performances with dancers from the International Ballet.
Collage Landscapes ages 6 & up Tue, Oct 22, 3:30p-4:30p
Firefighters & Fire Trucks
Musical Jamboree Monster Mash 18 mos- 4 yrs Mon, Oct 28, 10a-10:30a Thu, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a
ages 5 & under
Tue, Oct 15, 10a-10:30a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck. This event replaces the Oct 15 Toddler Tales and Story Time.
Still Life Drawing ages 6 & up Tue, Oct 15, 3:30p-4:30p
ages 6-11
Thu, Oct 3, 3:30p-4:30p, Main, Story Room
Dress for mess.
Children are invited to wear costumes.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Tue, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a
Not-So-Spooky Toddler Tales 19+ mos
Tue, Oct 29, 11a-11:30a
Stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Cardboard Sculptures ages 6 & up Tue, Oct 29, 3:30p-4:30p Dress for mess.
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash 1-18 mos
Thu, Oct 31, 11a-11:30a
Stories, songs, and finger plays. Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events
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.
Your Camera Tue, Sep 10, 6:30p-8p Camera Dial Mode Tue, Oct 8, 6:30p-8p Cave Walls to Facebook Walls Sat, Sep 14, 3p-4p
Hillary Smith, Social Media Strategist at Clemson University, explores the evolution of communication and the platforms now used to communicate.
Master Gardener Series Bulbs Thu, Sep 19, 7p-8p Soil Thu, Oct 10, 7p-8p The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Sat, Sep 21, 3p-4:30p
NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart explores the latest work and findings.
Práctica de conversación en inglés Mar, sep 24 & oct 22, 7p-8p
Llame 277-7397 para registrarse.
Photo Editing
Led by Wildlife Action photographer Steven Anschel. Bring a camera. Must have basic computer skills.
Photo Editing with Pixlr X Thu, Sep 26, 6:30p-8p Advanced Photo Editing with Pixl Editor Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p-8p
Must be familiar with Photoshop or similar program.
Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Sep 28 & Oct 26, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
T’ai Chih Chi Sat, Oct 5, 12 & 19, 10:30a-12p T’ai Chih Chi and Siejaku Accredited Instructor Adabelle Rychtarik teaches basic movements. For beginners, seniors, and those with limited mobility.
Social Media Guide: Basics & Safety Sat, Oct 5, 3p-4p
Hillary Smith, Social Media Strategist at Clemson University shares information on using social media safely.
Explore the Cosmos Sat, Oct 12, 3p-4:30p
Learn about NASA’s James Webb Telescope, scheduled for launch in March 2021.
Birds of the Upstate Mon, Oct 28, 6:30p-7:30p
Led by Yves Limpalair of the Greenville Bird Club.
The Upstate’s Fourth Annual Young Adult and Middle Grades Book Festival.
Sat, Oct 19 • Peace Center
Paper Airplanes ages 9-14 Thu, Oct 17, 6:30p-7:30p
Visit readupgreenville.com for details
Story Time preschoolers Mon, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 21, 10a-10:30a
Keynote Speakers • Matt de la Peña and Nicola Yoon
Learn basic folding techniques and compete for the furthest flight.
Build It! ages 4-12 Mon, Sep 16 & Oct 14, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.
Book Sales Author Signings
Panel Discussions Interactive Events
Other authors appearing include:
Joelle Charbonneau • Dhonielle Clayton • Donna Cooner Jo Watson Hackl • Kathleen Glasgow • Alicia D. Williams Kekla Magoon • Sarah Mlynowski • Allison Varnes • Corrie Wang • Kate Williams • Meredith Russo • Jessica Khoury Lori Goldstein
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Sep 23 & Oct 21, 10:30a-11:15a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Hispanic Heritage Bingo all ages
Sat, Sep 28, 3p-4p
Bring the family for Bilingual Bingo. Enjoy traditional Latin snacks and win prizes. Trae tú familia y pasa un rato divertido jugando bingo. Disfruta snacks latinos y gana premios. Llame al 277-7397 para mas información.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under
Mon, Oct 14, 10a-10:30a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Spooktacular Stories
Daycares, community centers & other groups! The Library offers several types of tours and programs for groups of 10 or more. Visit greenvillelibrary.org/kids for more information. We’re happy to visit your school, too! Call us for Career Days, Literacy Nights, Summer Reading talks, and more!
ages 5 & under
Mon, Oct 28, 10a-10:30a
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.
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PELHAM ROAD • F.W. Symmes Branch
864-288-6688 • pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615 English Conversation Circle Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 11a-12p Tue, Sep 17 & Oct 15, 7p-8p
Pediatric First Aid Sat, Oct 12, 10a-12p
Practice English skills. Informal setting, not a class.
Led by instructors from Greenville Technical College. Not a certification course.
Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 7p-8p
Candy Mazes ages 9-14 Wed, Sep 25, 4p-5p
Writing must be pre-submitted.
Genealogy Drop-In Fri, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 10a-11a
Learn about online genealogy resources available free with your library card.
Zentangle Café Sat, Sep 14 & Oct 12, 3p-4p
Learn several Zentangle patterns while listening to soothing music.
Ben Franklin Circle Thu, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 6p-7:30p
Get support and encouragement for your self-improvement goals by discussing Ben Franklin's 13 Virtues in a fun, relaxed group setting. See BenFranklinCircles.org for details.
Classics Book Club The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Sat, Sep 21, 10:30a-11:30a Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Sat, Oct 19, 10:30a-11:30a Heart Based Meditation: Two-Day Training Mon, Sep 23 & Tue, Sep 24, 1p-2:30p Tue, Oct 22 and Wed, Oct 23, 6:30p-8p
Led by Holistic Health Practitioner Sarah Troy.
Exploring NASA Apps Sat, Oct 5, 3:30p-5p
Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart. Explore the Earth and cosmos. Bring your laptop or mobile device.
Create mazes from various types of candy.
Teen Service Time Tue, Oct 8, 6p-8p
ages 12-18
Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.
Frankentoys ages 9-13 Wed, Oct 30, 4p-5p
Tear apart old toys and create a new one to take home. Supplies provided.
Compete in decorating monsterthemed cookies.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under
Wed, Oct 16, 10a-10:30a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash 1-18 mos
Tue, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a
Stories, songs, and finger plays. Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
Start the conversation
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Wed, Oct 30, 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear 22, 10a-10:30a costumes.
Story Time preschoolers Wed, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 10a-10:30a Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Wed, Sep 4 & Oct 2, 10:30a-11:15a
Musical Jamboree Monster Mash 18 mos-4 yrs Thu, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a Children are invited to wear costumes.
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Musical Jamboree 18 mos-4 yrs Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a Pirate Scavenger Hunt ages 6-11 Thu, Sep 19, 3:30p-4:15p Arrgh! Look for hidden treasure within the library.
Fancy Nancy Mermaid Ballet Class ages 3-6 Mon, Sep 23, 10a-10:30a
Dress your fanciest. Led by Mademoiselle from Dance Without Limits.
Muggle Marauders ages 8-12 Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 3:30p-4:15p Harry Potter-themed activities and discussion.
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Monster Cookies ages 6-11 Tue, Oct 15, 3:30p-4:15p
Everyone learns differently. Explore innovative features that jive with your learning style. Free with your library card. greenvillelibrary.org/ online-resources/ mango-languages
= Registration required. Contact location to register. Adult events • Teen events • Kids & Family events
SIMPSONVILLE • Hendricks Branch
864-963-9031 • simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org • 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Scribblers Writing Group Tue, Sep 10, 24 & Oct 8, 22, 7p-8:30p
Writing must be pre-submitted.
Family History Club: Genealogy Resources Wed, Sep 18 & Oct 16, 3p-4p Dungeons & Dragons ages 18+ Thu, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 6:30p-8:30p Come alone or bring your D&D group and play.
Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Sep 21 & Oct 19, 2p-4p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
Dungeon Master’s Workshop Mon, Sep 23, 6:30p-8:30p
Indie Author Day Meet & Greet Sat, Oct 12, 3p-4:30p Meet local authors and listen to selections from their work. Books available for purchase. Submissions for participation by presenting authors ends September 30.
Wacky Science
ages 10-14
Quicksand Goo Mon, Sep 9, 4:30p-5:30p
Make non-Newtonian fluid to take home.
Snap Circuits® Mon, Sep 30, 4:30p-5:30p Build and experiment.
Recycled Race Car Mon, Oct 14, 4:30p-5:30p
Learn to run tabletop role-playing games.
Build a balloon-powered race car.
Book Club
Vomiting pumpkins, yummy bugs, and brain slime.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Thu, Sep 26, 2p-3p Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts Thu, Oct 24, 2p-3p Throwback Thursday Cinema Chills Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Thu, Sep 26, 7p-8:30p See the 1922 silent film based on Stoker’s Dracula. Not rated.
The Night of the Living Dead Thu, Oct 24, 7p-8:30p
See the 1968 classic. Not rated.
Explore Haiku Sat, Sep 28, 10:30a-12p
Learn about the discipline of reading and writing Haiku.
Comic Book Club Fence Vol. 1 & 2 by C. S. Pacat & Johanna the Mad
Sat, Sep 28, 12:30p-1:30p
Halloween Science Mon, Oct 28, 4:30p-5:30p
Teen Scribblers ages 13-17 Sat, Sep 14 & Oct 26, 12p-1:30p
Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired.
Game Night ages 15+ Tue, Sep 17, 6:30p-8p
Learn to play Magic: The Gathering, the world’s first trading card game.
Teen Service Time Mon, Sep 23, 4p-6p
ages 12-18
Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Firefighters & Fire Trucks
1-24 mos
ages 5 & under
Wed, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a
Thu, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a
Story Time preschoolers Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 10a-10:30a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash 1-18 mos
Tue, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a
Block Party ages 2-5 Mon, Sep 9, 10a-10:45a
Stories, songs, and finger plays. Babies and caregivers are invited to wear costumes. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
Origami Hour ages 8-12 Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 3:30p-4:30p
Not-So-Spooky Toddler Tales
Build with blocks of different shapes and sizes. Adult caregiver required.
Good for beginners.
Lollipops Concert ages 3-8 Sat, Sep 14, 10a-10:30a
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale featuring Daniel Kirkpatrick, percussion.
19+ mos
Tue, Oct 29, 11a-11:30a
Stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Thu, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Wizard of Oz Sing-Along all ages Sat, Sep 14, 3:30p-4:30p Sing songs and make a “lollipop” music shaker.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time ages 3-6
Thu, Sep 19, 10a-10:30a
Children may dress like pirates.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 31, 10:30a-11:15a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, STEAM Story Time ages 3-6 22, 10a-10:30a Mon, Oct 14, 10a-10:45a Toddler Tales 19+ mos Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 11a-11:30a
Hands-on activities.
Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 1 by Alan Moore & Len Wein
Sat, Oct 19, 12:30p-1:30p
Kids and Teens event registration opens 1 month prior to date of event.
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TAYLORS • Burdette Branch
864-268-5955 • taylors@greenvillelibrary.org • 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 Coloring Café Tue, Sep 3, 7p-8:30p
Craft It
Supplies provided or bring your own.
Throwback Thursday Reads Gossamer by Lois Lowry Thu, Sep 5, 7p-8p The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Thu, Oct 3, 7p-8p
ages 9-17
Friendship Journals Mon, Sep 16, 11:30a-12:30p Supplies provided.
Polymer Clay Mon, Oct 14, 11:30a-12:30p Supplies provided.
Be a Pirate ages 9-14 Thu, Sep 19, 4p-5p
Book Club
Embark on a Sea of Thieves-style voyage. Fastest pirates win the booty!
The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Mon, Sep 9, 2p-3p
Spooky Lanterns Sat, Oct 5, 2p-3p
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Mon, Oct 14, 2p-3p US Maritime History: USS Yorktown, WWII, and the Vietnam War Thu, Sep 12, 6:30p-8p
ages 12-17
Create a Halloween lantern. Supplies provided.
Teen Service Time Thu, Oct 17, 4p-6p
ages 12-18
Bouncing Babies 1-18 mos Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30a-11a
Master Gardener Series: Putting Your Beds to Bed Tue, Sep 17, 7p-8p
Story Time preschoolers Fri, Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 10a-10:30a
Return to Mercury Tue, Oct 1, 6:30p-8p
Art 101: Tracing ages 5-11 Wed, Sep 11, 10:30a-11:30a
Upstate Ghosts Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p-7:30p
Tales of White Wolf Hollow, the old Oates place, and other haunted locales. Led by author and historian Ray Belcher. Space is limited.
Back to Hogwarts Thu, Oct 31, 7p-8p
ages 18+
Trivia and games. Extra points awarded to the best-dressed attendees.
Helping Hands: Dog Toys ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 17, 4p-6p
Earn service hours creating toys for an animal rescue shelter. Supplies and snacks provided.
Now a child of any age can get a library card. Introducing the Little Learners Club library card for children under 5! With this card, you can check out up to 20 children’s books and 10 children’s music CDs for your little one.
Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.
Led by Major Thom Iannarino Retired from Charleston’s Patriots Point.
Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador, David Leaphart.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Explore a new artist/medium each month.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Fri, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 10:30a-11:15a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Science Station: Oobleck ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30a-11:30a
Guided activities and experiments.
Fancy Nancy Mermaid Ballet Class ages 3-6 Wed, Sep 18, 10a-10:30a
Dress your fanciest. Led by Mademoiselle from Dance Without Limits.
Crafternoon
ages 11 & under
Supplies provided.
Science Club, Jr. ages 3-6 NEW! Wed, Oct 30, 10a-10:45a
Autumn Leaves Wed, Sep 25, 3:30p-4:15p
Story time followed by hands-on STEAM activities.
Harvest Collage Wed, Oct 23, 3:30p-4:15p
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash
Adventures in History: Egypt ages 5-11
Mon, Sep 30, 3:30p-4:15p Crafts and activities.
Firefighters & Fire Trucks
1-18 mos
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30a-11a
Stories, songs, and finger plays. Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
ages 5 & under
Fri, Oct 18, 10a-10:30a
Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck.
Build It! ages 4-12 Fri, Oct 18, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Fri, Oct 25, 10a-10:30a
Spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time ages 3-6
Fri, Sep 20, 10a-10:30a
Children may dress like pirates.
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TRAVELERS REST • Sargent Branch
864-834-3650 • travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org • 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Fall Origami Wreaths Fri, Sep 6, 10a-11a Supplies provided.
Unraveled: Knit & Crochet Group Sat, Sep 7, 21 & Oct 5, 19, 10a-12p Bring yarn and needles/hooks.
Book Club The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton
Mon, Sep 9, 1p-2:30p The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford
Mon, Oct 14, 1p-2:30p Meditation Tue, Sep 10, 6:30p-7:30p Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Read Around the World Book Club The Light In The Ruins
Writer’s Workshops
Led by local author and retired professor Bill Burns.
Characters Tue, Sep 17, 7p-8p Point of View Thu, Oct 10, 7p-8p Scribblers Writing Group Thu, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 6:30p-7:30p
Snack & Solve ages 11-17 Mon, Sep 23 & Oct 21, 1p-2p
Supplies provided or bring your own.
NASA's Dawn Mission Unlocks Ceres Mon, Sep 30, 6:30p-8p
Explore this little known planet and its mysteries. Led by NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart.
Home Ownership Tue, Oct 8, 6:30p-7:30p
Thu, Oct 10, 2p-3:30p Storytelling Night: How I Got to Travelers Rest Thu, Sep 12, 7p-8p
Led by Travelers Rest Historical Society.
Master Gardener Series Putting Your Beds to Bed Mon, Sep 16, 7p-8p Upstate Soil Quality Wed, Oct 16, 7p-8p Book Bingo! Tue, Sep 17, 1p-2p
Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize.
ages 12-18
Coloring Café Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 6:30p-8p
Cherokee Flute Concert Sat, Oct 12, 3p-4:30p
by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (Afghanistan)
Teen Service Time Sat, Sep 14, 1p-3p
Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana
Thu, Sep 12, 2p-3:30p
Led by Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. View samples of carving styles such as chipped, relief, and intaglio. Discover beginner projects.
Writing must be pre-submitted.
Greenville County Human Relations Commission shares the homebuying process and resources that can help.
by Chris Bohjalian (Italy)
Woodcarving Drop-In Sat, Oct 26, 10a-2p
Led by Cherokee Foothills Flute Circle.
Play Bingo! Tue, Oct 15, 1p-2p In Our Own Voice: National Alliance on Mental Illness Tue, Oct 15, 6:30p-7:30p
Speakers share personal stories of their experience with mental illness and the tools they use to stay in recovery.
Disaster Preparedness Tue, Oct 22, 6:30p-7:30p
Led by Trail Blazer Survival School. Develop and practice emergency plans. Learn to build a supply kit.
Enjoy snacks while working on puzzles and scavenger hunts.
Mother Goose on the Loose 1-24 mos
Wed, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10a-10:30a STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 Mon, Sep 9, 10a-11a Hands-on experiments.
Kids Club ages 5-11 Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 11a-12p Games, crafts, and friends.
Story Time preschoolers Mon, Sep 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 21, 10a-10:30a LEGO® Club ages 11 & under Thu, Sep 19, 3:30p-4:30p Supplies provided.
Stay & Play! ages 2-6 Mon, Sep 23 & Oct 14, 10:30a-11a
Build kindergarten readiness skills!
Campfire Coloring ages 12 & under Wed, Oct 23, 3:30p-4:15p Coloring and activities.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under
Mon, Oct 28, 10a-10:30a
Spooky stories and songs.
Spooky Fun for adults ages 18+ Dungeons & Dragons Wed, Sep 18 & Oct 16, 6p-8p, Five Forks • 234-4904 Thu, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 6:30p-8:30p, Simpsonville • 963-9031 Come alone or bring your D&D group and play. Dungeon Master’s Workshop Mon, Sep 23, 6:30p-8:30p, Simpsonville Learn to run tabletop role-playing games. Call 963-9031 to register. Grown-Up Gaming: Spooky Games Thu, Oct 17, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Featured games include Gloom, Last Night on Earth, and Mysterium. Call 527-9258 for more information. Haunted Library Escape Room Sat, Oct 19, 1p-3p, Five Forks Bring your friends and solve the clues! Call 234-4904 to register. Apparitions of Amhurst Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Led by Valentine Wolfe. A spectral blend of gothic metal and classical music creates a new way to explore Emily Dickinson’s immortal poems. Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Upstate Ghosts Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Taylors Tales of White Wolf Hollow, the old Oates place, and other haunted locales. Led by author and historian Ray Belcher. Space is limited. Call 268-5955 to register. Back to Hogwarts Thu, Oct 31, 7p-8p, Taylors Trivia and games. Extra points awarded to the best-dressed attendees. Call 268-5955 to register.
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Digitize Greenville:
Preserving the History of the Upstate Tue, Oct 22 • 6p-7:30p Sans Souci Baptist Church 3100 Old Buncombe Rd Greenville, SC 29609 Join us for a special scanning session with the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance. Bring your photos, past and present, of the Sans Souci community for potential inclusion in the Library’s digital collections. Photos will be scanned and returned to you.
Businesses on the corner of Broad and Main Streets in downtown Greenville around 1957. (pictured left)
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Event Guide • Sep/Oct 2019