EVENT GUIDE
Library Board of Trustees
Mr. Brian Aufmuth
Mr. Kenneth Baxter, Treasurer
Dr. Gene Beckner
Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, Vice-Chair
Mrs. Stephanie Cunningham
Mr. S. Allan Hill, Chair
Mr. James Hoard
Mr. Tommy Hughes
Mrs. Marcia Moston
Mrs. Kristen Odom, Secretary
Mr. Joe Poore
Library Executive Director
Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org
Notice of Intent to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable efforts will be made to provide adaptations or accommodations for individuals with disabilities interested in taking advantage of any program or service offered by the Library System. Please submit requests as soon as possible but no later than five business days in advance to the ADA coordinator at 864-527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.
Ayuda en su idioma/Spanish speaker availability
Si usted necesita ayuda inmediata puede dejar recado en el 864-242-5000 ext. 2634 español o en asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary. org. Un representante de la biblioteca le regresará su llamada tan pronto posible.
Friends Members Only Used Book Sale* Fri, Sep 13 • 2p–5p • Five Forks Branch
Friends Used Book Sale Sat, Sep 14 • 10a–3p • Five Forks Branch
*Friends members only. Present your Friends membership or purchase one at the door.
WEEKLY BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES
Groups wishing to attend a preschool program must call to book a private class. The library is closed Mon, Sep 2 and Oct 7.
Bouncing Babies 1 mo–18 mos
Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games. Includes hands-on exploring and social development.
Tue, 10a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms
Wed, 10a, Travelers Rest Thu, 11a, Main, Story Room Thu, 11a, Pelham Road Thu, 10a, Taylors
Mother Goose on the Loose 1 mo–24 mos
Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences. Maximum of three children per adult caregiver. Mon, 11a, Main, Story Room
Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs
Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.
Mon, 10a, Main, Story Room Tue, 10a, Pelham Road Wed, 10a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms
Story Time ages 5 & under
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Mon, 10a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms
Mon, 10a, Mauldin
Mon, 10a, Travelers Rest
Tue, 10a, Berea
Tue, 10a, Greer, Meeting Room
Tue, 10a, Main, Story Room
Wed, 10a, Fountain Inn
Wed, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, 10a, Simpsonville Fri, 10a, Taylors
Toddler Tales 19+ mos Stories, music, and movement. Mon, 10a, Greer, Meeting Room Tue, 10a, Simpsonville Thu, 10a, Main, Story Room
These classes use the Palmetto Basics to build kindergarten readiness. Visit greenvillelibrary.org/ kids/kindergarten-readiness for more information.
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
= Supply kits available while they last. Supply kits are generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Request a supply kit at: greenvillelibrary.org/ kids-virtual-activities
SEPTEMBER
• Art 101: James Whistler
• Preschool Picassos: Dot Day
OCTOBER
• Art 101: Dale Chihuly
• Preschool Picassos: Leaf Rubbings
ANDERSON ROAD
| West Branch
864-269-5210 • andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611
Where’s Waldo? ages 12 & under Sep 3–30
Waldo is hiding in the library! Get a scavenger hunt from the circulation desk and complete it to earn a prize.
Science Station ages 6–12
Guided activities and experiments.
Galactic Quest Mon, Sep 9, 10:30a–11:30a
Build a telescope and learn about our galaxy.
Trees Mon, Oct 14, 10:30a–11:30a Learn about trees and their leaves.
Family Craft Night all ages Supplies are limited.
Music
Thu, Sep 12, 6p–7p (drop-in) Music-themed crafts.
Not So Spooky Thu, Oct 10, 6p–7p (drop-in) Fall and holiday-themed crafts.
STEM Studies ages 5–12
Create a Catapult Mon, Sep 23, 3:30p–4:30p Build and test a catapult.
Candy Science
Mon, Oct 21, 3:30p–4:30p Science experiments with candy.
AUGUSTA ROAD | Ramsey Family Branch
Job Skills with SC Works ages 18+
Resume Building and Enhancement Wed, Sep 4, 10a–12p
The Interview Wed, Oct 9, 10a–12p
Marketing Workshop ages 18+ Tue, Sep 10, 3p–4p Led by the Small Business Administration.
Spanish Writers Presents ages 18+
Juan Gonzalez Thu, Sep 12, 6:30p–7:30p
Listen to a bilingual reading of the short story, "Gloria," followed by a brief Q&A session.
Trevor Scott Barton Thu, Oct 10, 6:30p–7:30p
Listen to a bilingual reading of "Poems for a Brown-Eyed Girl," followed by a brief Q&A session.
Book Club ages 18+
Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker (nonfiction) Mon, Sep 16, 6:30p–7:30p
The Titanic Survivors Book Club by Timothy Schaffert (fiction) Thu, Sep 26, 6p–7:30p
864-277-0161 • augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 100 Lydia Steet, Greenville, SC 29605
Where’s Waldo? ages 12 & under Sep 3–30
Waldo is hiding in the library! Get a scavenger hunt from the circulation desk and complete it to earn a prize.
Story Time ages 5 & under Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 10a–10:30a
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
LEGO® Club ages 5–11 Thu, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 3:30p–4:15p Put your creativity to the test with free building. Supplies provided.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6 Thu, Sep 12 & Oct 17, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in)
Build kindergarten readiness skills.
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without
See What You're Missing: New Ways of Looking at the World Through Art by Will Gompertz (nonfiction) Mon, Oct 21, 6:30p–7:30p
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth (fiction) Thu, Oct 24, 6p–7:30p
Not Adulting Today: Paper Airplanes ages 18+ Wed, Sep 18 & Oct 23, 6p–7p
African American Genealogy ages 18+ Thu, Sep 19, 4p–5p
Law Talk: Wills, Estates, & Probate ages 18+ Mon, Sep 23, 6:30p–7:30p Hosted by the South Carolina Bar.
Fantastic Ferns ages 18+ Tue, Oct 1, 6:30p–7:30p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Intro to Ancestry.com ages 18+ Thu, Oct 17, 4p–5p
going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Firefighters and Fire Trucks ages 5 & under Thu, Oct 24, 10a–11a Story time and a visit from firefighters with their fire truck.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under Thu, Oct 31, 10a–10:30a
Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
How to Start a Business ages 18+
Tue, Sep 17, 10a–12p Led by the Small Business Administration.
Uncontained: Unusual Solutions for Container Gardens ages 18+ Thu, Oct 24, 6p–7p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
BEREA | Sarah Dobey Jones Branch
864-246-1695 • berea@greenvillelibrary.org • 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617
Where’s Waldo? ages 12 & under Sep 3–30
Waldo is hiding in the library! Get a scavenger hunt from the circulation desk and complete it to earn a prize.
Story Time ages 5 & under Tue, Sep 3, 10, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Homeschool Hangout ages 6–12 Thu, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 11a–11:45a Games, crafts, and activities.
Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs Tue, Sep 10 & Oct 15, 11a–11:30a
Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.
FIVE FORKS BRANCH
Preschool Picassos: Dot Day ages 2–6 Thu, Sep 12, 10a–10:45a
Enjoy a story and create a painting using dot technique. Dress for mess.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time ages 5 & under Tue, Sep 17, 10a–10:30a Children may dress like pirates.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6 Tue, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in)
Build kindergarten readiness skills.
Sensory Story Time ages 8 & under Fri, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 11a–11:45a
Inclusive story time and playtime for children with sensory integration challenges. Email special needs or requests to child@greenvillelibrary.org.
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under Tue, Oct 29, 10a–10:30a
Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
Fall Gnome Ornament ages 9–14 Mon, Oct 14, 2p–2:45p
Design a whimsical, fall-themed gnome.
Crochet Drop-In ages 18+ Sat, Sep 7, 10a–11a
Stop by with your personal project to practice skills, learn tips, and work alongside fellow enthusiasts.
864-234-4904 • fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org • 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Where’s Waldo? ages 12 & under Sep 3–30
Waldo is hiding in the library! Get a scavenger hunt from the Children’s Area and complete it to earn a prize.
Bouncing Babies 1 mo–18 mos Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms Includes hands-on playtime and book sharing.
Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs Wed, Sep 4, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 16, 23, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.
Science Station ages 6–12
Guided activities and experiments.
Galactic Quest
Thu, Sep 5, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Rooms
Build a telescope and learn about our galaxy.
Trees Thu, Oct 3, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Rooms
Learn about trees and their leaves.
Water
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Rooms
Experiment with water and learn about the water cycle.
Story Time ages 5 & under Mon, Sep 9, 23, 30 & Oct 21, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Twinkle Bear Goes to Ballet ages 3–6 Wed, Sep 11, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a class led by Dance Without Limits. Wear shoes you can dance in.
Explore Your World ages 6–12
Colonial South Carolina Thu, Sep 12, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms
Compare life in SC, then and now.
Inventors
Thu, Oct 10, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Learn about different inventors and create an invention with mystery items.
Growing Dahlias ages 18+ Tue, Sep 17, 6:30p–7:30p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Shrooms and Soil ages 18+ Thu, Sep 19, 6p–7:30p Hosted by Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District.
Law Talk: Wills, Estates, & Probate ages 18+ Thu, Sep 26, 6:30p–7:30p Hosted by the South Carolina Bar.
Carolina Fence Garden ages 18+ Thu, Oct 10, 6:30p–7:30p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Intro to Bees & Beekeeping ages 18+ Thu, Oct 10, 10a–11a Presented by local beekeeper Rick Silvers.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time ages 5 & under Mon, Sep 16, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Children may dress like pirates.
Build It ages 11 & under
Create using Legos, blocks, magnets, and more.
Wed, Sep 18, 3:30p–4:15p, Meeting Rooms Mon, Oct 14, 2p–2:45p, Meeting Rooms
Homeschool Hangout ages 6–12 Thu, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms
Games, crafts, and activities.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6 Mon, Sep 23 & Oct 21, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Rooms
Build kindergarten readiness skills.
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
FIVE FORKS (continued)
The Studio ages 6–12
Eraser Pointillism
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms
Use pencil erasers and pointillism to create mini masterpieces.
Cotton Swab Skeletons
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Rooms
Create a spooky picture.
Family Craft Night all ages Supplies are limited.
Music
Thu, Sep 26, 5p–7p (drop-in), Meeting Rooms
Music-themed crafts.
Not So Spooky
Thu, Oct 24, 5p–7p (drop-in), Meeting Rooms
Fall and holiday-themed crafts.
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
My First Drive-In Movie
18 mos–4 yrs
Wed, Oct 9, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Watch an animated storybook while sitting in your pretend car. Bring a box large enough to sit in. Supplies to decorate boxes provided.
Lollipops Concert:
Creepy Crayon! best for ages 3–8
Sat, Oct 12, 11:30a–12p, Meeting Rooms
Story-based performance featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra
Wind Quintet and Traysie Amick of the S.C. Children’s Theatre.
Firefighters and Fire Trucks
ages 5 & under Mon, Oct 14, 10a–11a, Meeting Rooms
Story time and a visit from firefighters with their fire truck.
Campfire Coloring all ages
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30p–4:15p (drop-in), Meeting Rooms
Spooktacular Stories
ages 5 & under Mon, Oct 28, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash
1 mo–18 mos
Tue, Oct 29, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes for a special Halloween celebration featuring stories, songs, and finger plays. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
Musical Jamboree
Monster Mash 18 mos–4 yrs
Wed, Oct 30, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Children are invited to wear costumes for Halloween-themed stories, songs, movement activities, and instrument play.
Relieving Stress: Zentangles ages 18+
Tue, Sep 3 & Oct 1, 10a–11a, Collaboration Space
Join us for an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to create images by drawing structured patterns.
Upstate Senior Band all ages
Thu, Sep 5, 2p–3p, Meeting Rooms
Enjoy a variety of big band and Broadway hits!
Unraveled ages 18+
Tue, Sep 10, 24 & Oct 8, 22, 10a–12p, Collaboration Space
Work on personal projects and share ideas with fellow fiber art enthusiasts.
Visual Arts Series: Watercolor Painting ages 18+ Tue, Sep 10, 6p–8p, Meeting Room B
Kindness Rocks ages 18+ Wed, Sep 11 & Oct 16, 6p–7:30p, Meeting Room A Use creativity to spread kindness with rock painting.
Saving Dark Skies ages 18+ Tue, Sep 17, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room A
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect the night. Led by Bill Michaud, an Advocate with DarkSky International.
Embroidered Bookmarks ages 18+
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30p–8:30p, Meeting Room A
Shamballa Bead Bracelets ages 18+ Thu, Sep 19, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room A
What is an Invasive Species? ages 18+ Mon, Sep 23, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room A Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Grown-Up Gaming ages 18+ Tue, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A Play modern tabletop board games with fellow fans.
Book Club ages 18+
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (fiction) Wed, Sep 25, 10:30a–11:30a, Collaboration Space
The Ghosts of Eden Park: The Bootleg King, the Women Who Pursued Him, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz-Age America by Karen Abbott (nonfiction) Thu, Oct 10, 7p–8p, Meeting Room A
The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline (fiction) Wed, Oct 23, 10:30a–11:30a, Collaboration Space
Five Forks Flicks ages 18+ Refreshments provided.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Wed, Sep 25, 6p–7:30p, Meeting Room B Rated PG.
Double Creature Feature Wed, Oct 30, 5:15p–8:30p, Meeting Room B
Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 5:15p–6:45p
Dracula (1931) 7p–8:30p
Designing Zines ages 18+ Wed, Oct 2, 6p–8p, Meeting Room B Discover zines (short for fanzine or magazine) and make your own mini version!
Dark Matter … What Are We Really Made of? ages 9+ Thu, Oct 3, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room A Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.
Autumn Fairy Ornaments ages 18+ Tue, Oct 8, 6p–8p, Meeting Room B
Early Colonial Medicine all ages Tue, Oct 15, 6:30p–8p, Meeting Room A
Led by local historian Gary Pender.
Beaded Skeleton Earrings ages 18+
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room A
Fall Button Art Trees ages 18+ Wed, Oct 23, 6:30p–8:30p, Meeting Room A
Victorian Burial Rituals ages 12+ Tue, Oct 29, 6:30p–8p, Meeting Room A
Led by local historian Gary Pender.
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
FOUNTAIN
INN | Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch
864-862-2576 • fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org • 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Story Time ages 5 & under Wed, Sep 4, 11, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 10a–10:30a
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6 Wed, Sep 4 & Oct 2, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in)
Build kindergarten readiness skills.
Crafternoon ages 11 & under
Paper Bag Piñatas
Wed, Sep 4, 3:30p–4:15p Make a colorful mini piñata.
Spiders!
Wed, Oct 2, 3:30p–4:15p Make a spider-inspired craft.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time ages 5 & under Wed, Sep 18, 10a–10:30a Children may dress like pirates.
LEGO Club ages 5–11
Wed, Sep 18 & Oct 16, 3:30p–4:15p Put your creativity to the test with free building. Supplies provided.
STEM Studies ages 5–12
Create a Catapult
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30p–4:30p
Build and test a catapult.
Candy Science
Wed, Oct 23, 3:30p–4:30p Science experiments with candy.
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Firefighters and Fire Trucks
ages 5 & under Wed, Oct 23, 10a–11a Story time and a visit from firefighters with their fire truck.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under Wed, Oct 30, 10a–10:30a Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
Unraveled ages 18+ Tue, Sep 3, 3p–5p Sat, Sep 21, 3p–5p Work on personal projects and share ideas with fellow fiber art enthusiasts.
Book Club ages 18+
When Grumpy Met Sunshine (fiction) by Charlotte Stein Mon, Sep 9, 7p–8p
River Sing Me Home (fiction) by Eleanor Shearer Fri, Sep 27, 3:30p–4:30p
The Kiss Countdown (fiction) by Etta Easton Mon, Oct 14, 7p–8p
Daisy Jones and the Six (fiction) by Taylor Jenkins Reid Fri, Oct 25, 3:30p–4:30p
Beginner Crochet ages 18+ Tue, Sep 10 & Oct 22, 3p–4:30p
How Does a Telescope Work? ages 9+ Mon, Sep 16, 6:30p–7:30p Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.
Uncontained: Unusual Solutions for Container Gardens ages 18+ Tue, Sep 17, 6:30p–7:30p Led by the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Computer and Internet Safety ages 18+ Fri, Sep 20, 3:30p–4:30p
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under October 1–31
Saving Dark Skies ages 18+ Thu, Sep 26, 6:30p–7:30p
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect the night. Led by Bill Michaud, an Advocate with DarkSky International.
Law Talk: Wills, Estates, & Probate ages 18+ Mon, Sep 30, 6:30p–7:30p Hosted by the South Carolina Bar.
Unraveled: Giftable Creations ages 18+ Tue, Oct 1, 3p–5p Sat, Oct 19, 10a–12p
Discover easy gifts to knit or crochet for the approaching holidays during this special version of Unraveled.
Marketing Workshop ages 18+ Tue, Oct 8, 3p–4p Led by the Small Business Administration.
Level Up Your Google Search ages 18+ Fri, Oct 11, 3:30p–4:30p
Beginner Knitting ages 18+ Sat, Oct 26, 10a–1p
Wicked Plants ages 18+ Mon, Oct 28, 4p–5p
Learn about some of nature's creepiest creations, based on Amy Stewart's book, Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother & Other Botanical Atrocities. Presented by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Augusta Road • Berea • Five Forks • Fountain Inn • Greer • Main Mauldin • Pelham Road • Simpsonville • Taylors • Travelers Rest
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
GREER | Jean M. Smith Branch
864-877-8722 • greer@greenvillelibrary.org • 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC 29650
Story Time ages 5 & under
Tue, Sep 3, 10, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Science Station ages 6–12
Guided activities and experiments.
Galactic Quest
Wed, Sep 4, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room
Build a telescope and learn about our galaxy.
Trees
Wed, Oct 2, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room
Learn about trees and their leaves.
Water
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room
Experiment with water and learn about the water cycle.
Toddler Tales 19+ mos
Mon, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 21, 28, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room
Stories, music, and movement.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6
Tue, Sep 10 & Oct 8, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room
Build kindergarten readiness skills.
Explore Your World ages 6–12
Colonial South Carolina
Wed, Sep 11, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room
Compare life in SC, then and now.
Inventors
Wed, Oct 9, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room
Learn about different inventors and create an invention with mystery items.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time
ages 5 & under Tue, Sep 17, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room
Children may dress like pirates.
Preschool Picassos ages 2–6
Enjoy a story and create an art project. Dress for mess.
Dot Day
Wed, Sep 18, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Room
Create a painting using dot technique.
Leaf Rubbings
Wed, Oct 16, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Room
The Studio ages 6–12
Eraser Pointillism
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room
Use pencil erasers and pointillism to create mini masterpieces.
Cotton Swab Skeletons
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30a–11:15a, Meeting Room
Create a spooky picture.
Pumpkin Seed Contest
ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Not-So-Spooky Toddler Tales
ages 19+ mos
Mon, Oct 28, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room
Wear a costume and listen to spooky, but not scary, tales, songs, and rhymes.
Spooktacular Stories
ages 5 & under Tue, Oct 29, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Room
Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
Preparación para el Examen de la Ciudadanía ages 18+ Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 6p–7:30p, Program Room
Estudia todos los temas del examen cívico para la ciudadanía y práctica para la entrevista. 3 secciones. Se requiere registro.
Conexiones ages 18+
Wed, Sep 4, 18 & Oct 2, 16, 10a–11:30a, Program Room
Haz amigos y pasa un rato agradable charlando con otros. Ambiente relajado, tendremos juegos de mesa, hojas para colorear y se ofrecerá bebidas.
Photo Detectives ages 18+ Thu, Sep 12, 6:30p–8p, Meeting Room
Discover clues that can help you determine the people, places, or times captured in your unidentified images.
Unraveled ages 18+ Thu, Sep 12, 26 & Oct 10, 24, 9:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room
Work on personal projects and share ideas with fellow fiber art enthusiasts.
Homeschool Tools for Parents ages 18+ Fri, Sep 13, 10a–11:30a, Meeting Room
How Does a Telescope Work? ages 9+ Sat, Sep 14, 10:30a–11:30a, Meeting Room
Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.
Law Talk: Wills, Estates, & Probate ages 18+ Thu, Sep 19, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room
Hosted by the South Carolina Bar.
Guaranteeing Gardening
Success: Soil Matters ages 18+ Wed, Sep 25, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room
Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Día de los Muertos Tote Bag / Bolsa de Día de los Muertos ages 18+ Sat, Oct 12, 2p–3:30p, Program Room
Join us to celebrate and learn about El Día de los Muertos, while painting a tote bag to keep. Únase a nosotros para celebrar “El Dia De Los Muertos,” aprenda sobre la tradición, mientras pintas una bolsa de tela.
The Plant Family of Arum ages 18+ Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Room
Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
MAIN • Hughes Main Library
25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601• ADULTS: 864-527-9258 • asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org
TEENS: 864-527-9248 • teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org • KIDS: 864-527-9248 • child@greenvillelibrary.org
Story Time ages 5 & under Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a, Story Room
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Magic Scratch Color Wands ages 6–12
Tue, Sep 3, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room
Create a colorful design on a wand while supplies last.
Preschool Picassos ages 2–6
Enjoy a story and create an art project. Dress for mess.
Dot Day
Wed, Sep 4, 10:30a–11:15a, Story Room
Create a painting using dot technique.
Leaf Rubbings
Wed, Oct 2, 10:30a–11:15a, Story Room
Toddler Tales 19+ mos
Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 10a–10:30a, Story Room Stories, music, and movement.
Bouncing Babies 1 mo–18 mos
Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 11a–11:30a, Story Room
Includes hands-on playtime and book sharing.
Block Party ages 5 & under Fri, Sep 6, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms A–B
Build with blocks of different shapes and sizes.
Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos bilingües ages 7 & under
Stories in English and Spanish. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español, para niños de 7 años o menores, acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 864-242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.
Stories & Songs/Cuentos y canciones
Fri, Sep 6, 13 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 4:30p–5p, Story Room
Guatemalan Worry Dolls/Muñecas Quitapenas de Guatemala Fri, Sep 20, 4:30p–5:15p, Story Room
Learn the legend of the Guatemalan Worry Doll and make your own doll. Aprende la leyenda de la Muñeca Quitapena de Guatemala y haz tu propia muñeca.
Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos
Fri, Oct 25, 4:30p–5:15p, Story Room
Enjoy a story, music, crafts, and a taste of Pan de Muerto. Disfruta de un cuento, música, manualidades, y una probadita de Pan de Muerto.
Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs
Mon, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 21, 10a–10:30a, Story Room
Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.
Mother Goose on the Loose 1 mo–24 mos
Mon, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 21, 28, 11a–11:30a, Story Room
Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences. Maximum of three children per adult caregiver.
The Studio ages 6–12
Eraser Pointillism
Tue, Sep 10, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room
Use pencil erasers and pointillism to create mini masterpieces.
Cotton Swab Skeletons Tue, Oct 8, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room
Create a spooky picture.
Science Station Jr ages 3–5
Stories, activities, and experiments for preschoolers.
Galactic Quest
Wed, Sep 11, 10:30a–11:15a, Story Room
Learn about our galaxy.
Trees
Wed, Oct 9, 10:30a–11:15a, Story Room
Learn about trees and their leaves.
Twinkle Bear Goes to Ballet ages 3–6
Fri, Sep 13, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms B–C
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a class led by Dance Without Limits. Wear shoes you can dance in.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6
Tue, Sep 17 & Oct 15, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in), Meeting Room C Build kindergarten readiness skills.
LEGO Club ages 5–11
Tue, Sep 17 & Oct 15, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room
Put your creativity to the test with free building. Supplies provided.
Playdough Playdate ages 2–6 Wed, Sep 18 & Oct 16, 10:30a–11:15a, Story Room
This sensory-rich playtime helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. Email child@ greenvillelibrary.org if your child requires a gluten-free playdough alternative.
Science Station ages 6–12
Guided activities and experiments.
Galactic Quest
Tue, Sep 24, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room
Build a telescope and learn about our galaxy.
Trees
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room
Learn about trees and their leaves.
Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green Fri, Sep 27, 4p–6p, Front Lawn
Join the organizations of Heritage Green for free, fun, kid-focused activities. Event canceled in the case of inclement weather.
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Firefighters and Fire Trucks ages 5 & under Tue, Oct 1, 10a–11a, Story Room Story time and a visit from firefighters with their fire truck.
Marshmallow STEM ages 6–12 Tue, Oct 1, 3:30p–4:15p, Story Room
Create structures using marshmallows and toothpicks.
When You Wish Upon a … Dance Party ages 5 & under Fri, Oct 11, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms
Crafts, songs, dancing, and music from classic childhood films.
Lollipops Concert: Creepy Crayon! best for ages 3–8 Sat, Oct 12, 10a–10:30a, Meeting Rooms
Story-based performance featuring Greenville Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet and Traysie Amick of the S.C. Children’s Theatre.
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
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Yoga Story Time ages 3–6 Fri, Oct 18, 10a–10:45a, Meeting Rooms B–C Story time with stretching and yoga followed by a mindful art project. Yoga mat optional.
Musical Jamboree Monster
Mash 18 mos–4 yrs Mon, Oct 28, 10a–10:30a, Story Room
Children are invited to wear costumes for Halloween-themed stories, songs, movement activities, and instrument play.
Twilight Tales ages 6–12 Mon, Oct 28, 6:30p–7p, Story Room
Spooky tales around a “campfire.” Children may wear costumes.
Spooktacular Stories
ages 5 & under Tue, Oct 29, 10a–10:30a, Story Room
Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
Not-So-Spooky Toddler Tales ages 19+ mos
Thu, Oct 31, 10a–10:30a, Story Room
Wear a costume and listen to spooky, but not scary, tales, songs, and rhymes.
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash 1 mo–18 mos Thu, Oct 31, 11a–11:30a, Story Room
Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes for a special Halloween celebration featuring stories, songs, and finger plays. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
Teen Service Time ages 12–18
Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided. Visit our website to register.
Tue, Sep 10 & Oct 15, 4:30p–6p, Meeting Room A Sat, Sep 14 & Oct 26, 10a–11:30a, Meeting Room A
Digital Libraries ages 18+ Tue, Sep 10, 4p–5p, Training Lab
Learn how to access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and more with your library card.
Houseplants 101 ages 18+ Thu, Sep 12, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Rooms
Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Watercolor Bookmarks ages 18+ Tue, Sep 17, 6p–8p, Meeting Room A
Writers Round Table ages 18+ Wed, Sep 18 & Thu, Oct 24, 7p–8:30p, Meeting Room A
Cloud Storage ages 18+ Thu, Sep 19, 4p–5p, Training Lab
Spreadsheets ages 18+ Wed, Sep 25, 4p–5:30p, Training Lab
Family History Club ages 18+ Thu, Sep 26, 4p–5p, Training Lab
Whether you're looking to start a new family tree or for records to further your research, join us to explore available resources and connect with other genealogy enthusiasts.
Technology Qs & As ages 18+ Wed, Oct 2, 6p–7p, Training Lab
Get answers to common questions about using computers, smartphones, and the internet. Attendees will be asked to submit questions prior to the event.
How Does a Telescope Work? ages 9+ Mon, Oct 14, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Rooms
Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.
Google Tools ages 18+ Wed, Oct 16, 4p–5p, Training Lab
Participants need an active Gmail/ Google account.
Word Processing ages 18+ Thu, Oct 17, 4p–5:30p,Training Lab
Strategic Planning ages 18+ Tue, Oct 22, 10a–12p, Meeting Rooms
Led by the Small Business Administration.
Spooky Silhouette Art ages 18+ Wed, Oct 23, 6p–7:30p, Meeting Room A
Trick or Trivia ages 18+ Mon, Oct 28, 6:30p–8:30p, Meeting Rooms
Join us for a frightfully fun evening of team trivia! Bring your friends or register solo and be added to a team. Treats provided.
Wicked Plants ages 18+ Tue, Oct 29, 6:30p–7:30p, Meeting Rooms
Learn about some of nature's creepiest creations, based on Amy Stewart's book, Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother & Other Botanical Atrocities. Presented by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Pub Trivia ages 21+ Thu, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 6:30p–8:30p Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd, Greenville
Test your knowledge, and see if you can win!
A River Runs Through It: Discover Greenville’s Early History Through an Exploration of Falls Park ages 18+ Tue, Sep 10, 4p–5:30p Falls Park, 601 S. Main St, Greenville
Join Thomas Riddle, historian and Assistant Director of Roper Mountain Science Center, for an enlightening walking tour.
Literary Book Bingo ages 18+ Wed, Sep 11 & Oct 9, 5:30p–6:30p M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St, Greenville
Test your literary knowledge with book and author trivia in bingo format. Win prizes!
Berea History Harvest ages 18+ Tue, Sep 17, 12p–2p Berea Community Center, 6 Hunts Bridge Rd, Greenville Do you have photos or memories of organizations, businesses, schools, churches, families, or neighborhoods in the Berea area? Help preserve local history by bringing your photos and other items for scanning, or capture your memories of life in the area through having your oral history recorded.
Book Club ages 18+
Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd, Greenville
Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain (fiction) Thu, Sep 19, 10:30a–11:30a
Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner (nonfiction) Thu, Oct 17, 10:30a–11:30a
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
MAULDIN | W. Jack Greer Branch
864-277-7397 • mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org • 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Where’s Waldo? ages 12 & under Sep 3–30
Waldo is hiding in the library! Get a scavenger hunt from the circulation desk and complete it to earn a prize.
LEGO Club ages 5–11 Tue, Sep 3 & Oct 1, 3:30p–4:15p
Put your creativity to the test with free building. Supplies provided.
Story Time ages 5 & under Mon, Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 14, 10a–10:30a
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6 Mon, Sep 9 & Oct 14, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in)
Build kindergarten readiness skills.
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Firefighters and Fire Trucks
ages 5 & under Mon, Oct 21, 10a–11a
Story time and a visit from firefighters with their fire truck.
Spooktacular Stories
ages 5 & under Mon, Oct 28, 10a–10:30a
Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
Teen Art: Fantasy Map ages 12–18
Wed, Sep 18, 4p–4:45p
Use old maps to create a fantasy world.
Woodcarving Drop-in all ages Sat, Sep 14, 1p–3p
Learn about the process of woodcarving as you watch demonstrations and speak with the artists. Led by Piedmont Wood Carvers Club.
Dementia Conversations with the SC Alzheimer's Association ages 18+ Tue, Sep 17, 6:30p–7:30p
Fantastic Ferns ages 18+
Wed, Sep 18,10:30a–11:30a
Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Ayurveda for Seniors ages 18+ Thu, Sep 19, 11a–12:30p
Led by holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy.
Tea in the Americas ages 18+ Sat, Sep 21, 10:30a–11:30a
Learn how Greenville played a significant part in the history of tea in the Americas. Presented by local historians Anne Peden and Larry Conant.
Marketing Workshop ages 18+ Tue, Sep 24, 10a–12p
Led by the Small Business Administration.
Saving Dark Skies ages 18+ Tue, Sep 24, 6:30p–7:30p
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect the night. Led by Bill Michaud, an Advocate with DarkSky International.
Paper Plant Terrariums ages 18+ Thu, Sep 26, 6:30p–7:30p
Use the provided materials or bring your own teacup or jar.
Is There Life Out There? ages 9+ Sat, Oct 5, 10:30a–11:30a Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.
Effective Communication Strategies with the SC Alzheimer's Association ages 18+ Tue, Oct 15, 6:30p–7:30p
Chakra Basics ages 18+ Thu, Oct 17, 11a–12:30p Led by holistic health practitioner Sarah Troy.
Fall Gnome Ornaments ages 18+ Thu, Oct 17, 6:30p–7:30p
Law Talk: Wills, Estates, & Probate ages 18+ Mon, Oct 21, 6:30p–7:30p Hosted by the South Carolina Bar.
Theme Gardens ages 18+ Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p–7:30p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
ages 5 & under
Story time and a visit from firefighters with their fire truck.
Tue, Oct 1 • 10a–11a • Main, Story Room Mon, Oct 14 • 10a–11a • Five Forks, Meeting Rooms Mon, Oct 21 • 10a–11a • Mauldin Wed, Oct 23 • 10a–11a • Fountain Inn Thu, Oct 24 • 10a–11a • Augusta Road Thu, Oct 24 • 10a–11a • Simpsonville
= Registration required. Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
PELHAM ROAD | F.W. Symmes Branch 864-288-6688 • pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org • 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615
Where’s Waldo? ages 12 & under Sep 3–30
Waldo is hiding in the library! Get a scavenger hunt from the circulation desk and complete it to earn a prize.
Musical Jamboree 18 mos–4 yrs Tue, Sep 3, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 10a–10:30a
Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play.
Story Time ages 5 & under Wed, Sep 4, 11, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 10a–10:30a & 11a–11:30a
Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.
Bouncing Babies 1 mo–18 mos Thu, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 11a–11:30a Includes hands-on playtime and book sharing.
Twinkle Bear Goes to Ballet ages 3–6
Tue, Sep 10, 10a–10:30a
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a class led by Dance Without Limits. Wear shoes you can dance in.
Stay and Play! ages 2–6 Tue, Sep 17 & Oct 15, 10:30a–11:15a (drop-in)
Build kindergarten readiness skills.
Talk Like a Pirate Story Time ages 5 & under Wed, Sep 18, 10a–10:30a & 11a–11:30a
Children may dress like pirates.
The Studio ages 6–12
Eraser Pointillism
Wed, Sep 18, 3:30p–4:15p
Use pencil erasers and pointillism to create mini masterpieces.
Cotton Swab Skeletons
Wed, Oct 16, 3:30p–4:15p
Create a spooky picture.
STEM Studies ages 5–12
Create a Catapult
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30p–4:30p
Build and test a catapult.
Candy Science
Wed, Oct 23, 3:30p–4:30p Science experiments with candy.
LEGO Club ages 5–11
Mon, Sep 30 & Oct 28, 3:30p–4:15p
Put your creativity to the test with free building. Supplies provided.
Pumpkin Seed Contest
ages 12 & under October 1–31
Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. Closest guess without going over wins a prize. One entry per person. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
Musical Jamboree Monster
Mash 18 mos–4 yrs
Tue, Oct 29, 10a–10:30a
Children are invited to wear costumes for Halloween-themed stories, songs, movement activities, and instrument play.
Spooktacular Stories
ages 5 & under Wed, Oct 30, 10a–10:30a
Wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs.
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash
1 mo–18 mos
Thu, Oct 31, 10a–10:30a
Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes for a special Halloween celebration featuring stories, songs, and finger plays. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups.
Book Club ages 18+
Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad (nonfiction) Tue, Sep 17, 2p–3p
Infinite Country by Patricia Engel (fiction) Tue, Sep 24, 6:30p–7:30p
Easy Beauty: A Memoir by Chloe Cooper Jones (nonfiction) Tue, Oct 15, 2p–3p
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (fiction) Tue, Oct 22, 6:30p–7:30p
Tolkien Trivia ages 18+ Tue, Sep 17, 6:30p–8p
Test your knowledge of The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Trilogy with trivia from both the books and the movies. Refreshments provided.
Upcycle: No-Sew Tote Bag ages 18+ Fri, Sep 20, 10:30a–12p
Recycle one of your old favorite t-shirts into your new favorite bag. You bring the shirt, and we'll show you how!
Beginner Japanese
Bookbinding ages 18+ Fri, Sep 27, 2p–4p
Create your own journal using a simple Japanese bookbinding technique.
What Is a Black Hole? ages 9+
Tue, Oct 1, 6:30p–7:30p
Led by NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.
Law Talk: Wills, Estates, & Probate ages 18+ Thu, Oct 3, 6:30p–7:30p
Hosted by the South Carolina Bar.
Beginner Yoga ages 18+ Fri, Oct 4, 11:30a–12:30p
Join certified 500-Hour Yoga Instructor Ann Minard for an introductory class suited for beginners, seniors, and those with limited mobility.
Uncontained: Unusual Solutions for Container Gardens ages 18+ Mon, Oct 14, 6p–7p Led by Greater Greenville Master Gardeners.
Saving Dark Skies ages 18+ Tue, Oct 15, 6:30p–7:30p
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect the night. Led by Bill Michaud, an Advocate with DarkSky International.
Digital Libraries ages 18+ Fri, Oct 18, 10:30a–11:30a
Learn how to access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and more with your library card.
Register at greenvillelibrary.org/events unless otherwise noted.
