Feb/Mar 2014 by Greenville County Library System

explore your world

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Feb/Mar 2014 Calendar of Events Finding Your Family History p. 5 Lives change @ your library p. 7 50 th Birthday of the Hollingsworth-Magill Globe p. 12

Dear Readers,

Feb/Mar 2014

Some of the most rewarding work that we do at the library includes the creation of programming that invites you to explore your world. Board of Trustees

During February, we celebrate Black History Month by kicking off a series of programs to help those researching their family tree. On February 1, the Hughes Main Library is hosting a workshop that features three local experts, each with an extensive background in genealogical research. They will share important lessons learned for everyone from the novice to the advanced searcher of family history, and offer valuable guidance for those with African-American lineage.

Mr. Joe L. Allen (Vice-Chairman) • Mrs. Susan Barry

In March, we recognize both a national and regional celebration. In honor of Women’s History Month, Chautauqua presents a Clara Barton program on March 18 and 22. If you have children in your family, be sure to pencil in “Adventures in History–Japan” on March 11, and our weekly bilingual story times, to celebrate Upstate International Month.

Mission To serve Greenville County as the best provider of guided access to quality resources for information, education and leisure.

Sincerely,

Beverly James Executive Director

(Secretary) • Mr. Chace Campbell Mr. Doug Churdar (Chairman) • Mr. Robert Clark Mr. S. Allan Hill (Treasurer) • Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen • Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis • Mr. Joe Poore Executive Director Beverly James • bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

About this newsletter This bi-monthly publication is made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. With a Friends membership, you can have the GCLS newsletter mailed to your home. Call 527-9291 for more information. Questions about our newsletter? communications@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 at least three business days in advance to Jill Cornwell, ADA Coordinator, at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org. Ayada en su idioma/ Spanish Speaker Availability Para ayudar con sus preguntas sobre la biblioteca, habrá un ayudante bilingüe a su disposición cada primer sábado del mes en el Hughes Library. Búscalo en el departamento de niños. llame a Cindy Frellick para más información: 242-5000 Ext. 2634. To help with your library questions, a Spanish/ English speaker is available on the first Saturday of every month in the Children’s Area of the Hughes Main Library. Call Cindy Frellick at 242-5000 ext. 2634 for more information. All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Park free at Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green evenings and weekends.

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Locations & hours

Chautauqua Join us for insightful discussions of these pivotal historical figures. Call 244-1499 for more information.

ROBERT SMALLS

Tue, Feb 25, 7:00p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Learn about this enslaved man from South Carolina who stole a ship, escaped to freedom and later became a South Carolina State Legislator.

CLARA BARTON

Learn about this Civil War nurse who founded the American Red Cross.

Tue, Mar 18, 7:00p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Sat, Mar 22, 1:30p-3:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

UPCOMING HARRY TRUMAN

Tue, Apr 8, 7:00p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

PATRICK HENRY

Tue, May 6, 7:00p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Hughes Main Library | 864-242-5000 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville 29601 Anderson Road (West) Branch | 864-269-5210 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 29611 Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch 864-277-0161 100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch 864-246-1695 111 N. Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch 864-862-2576 311 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch | 864-877-8722 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch 864-277-7397 800 W. Butler Road, Greenville 29607 Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch 864-288-6688 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch 864-963-9031 626 N. E. Main Street, Simpsonville 29681 Taylors (Burdette) Branch | 864-268-5955 316 W. Main Street, Taylors 29687 Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch 864-834-3650 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest 29690 Bookmobile | 864-527-9252 Visit greenvillelibrary.org for schedule of stops.

Friends of the Library

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Hughes Main Library Hours Mon-Fri • 9:00a-9:00p Sat • 9:00a-6:00p Sun • 2:00p-6:00p Branch Hours Mon-Thu • 9:00a-9:00p Fri-Sat • 9:00a-6:00p LIBRARY CLOSING Monday, February 17 for Staff Development

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Childcare Training Tue, Feb 18 & Mar 11, 6:00p-8:30p, Mauldin Lifelong Learning Center of the Greenville County School District offers this class designed to meet the SC Department of Social Services training requirements for all staff in a public or private day care facility. Parents may also benefit from attending. Cost is $15 per class. Call 355-6053 to register.

AARP Smart Driver Wed, Feb 26, 9:30a-4:30p, Mauldin Drivers 55 and over may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance after taking this class. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Bring your own lunch. Registration required.

Information and Registration

Programs at Main: 527-9293. Programs at branches: See p.3 for branch phone numbers. Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. See full program listing for registration information.

Book Discussions Augusta Road Tue, Feb 11, 6:00p-7:00p Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini or Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave And Four Years in the White House by Elizabeth Keckley. Tue, Mar 11, 6:00p-7:00p The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat. Berea Tue, Feb 25, 10:00a-11:00a The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. Tue, Mar 25, 10:00a-11:00a Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. Fountain Inn Tue, Feb 4, 7:00p-8:30p The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin. Tue, Mar 4, 7:00p-8:30p Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall. Simpsonville Thu, Feb 27, 1:00p-2:00p The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel by Rachel Joyce. Thu, Mar 27, 1:00p-2:00p The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Taylors Mon, Feb 10, 2:00p-3:00p The Company You Keep: a Kendra Clayton Mystery by Angela Henry. Mon, Mar 10, 2:00p-3:00p The Firemaker by Peter May. Travelers Rest Mon, Feb 10, 1:00p-2:30p Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer. Mon, Mar 10, 1:00p-2:30p Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton.

Finding Your Family History

Sat, Feb 1, 10:00a-11:30a & 1:00p-2:00p Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Learn the basics of genealogical research and how to use free online resources available in the South Carolina Room to begin or further your family history search. This comprehensive program offers a wealth of information including expert advice from local researchers for tracing African-American family history. Following the workshop, tours of the South Carolina Room will be offered. Attendance limited. Registration required and opened Jan 1. Call 242-5000 x2169 to register. Ruth Ann Butler is the founder of the Greenville Cultural Exchange Center, a museum whose mission is to preserve black history in the upstate of South Carolina. She researched and wrote the history of the Richland Cemetery, a historical cemetery that has been placed on the national register and a place of rest for the pioneering African Americans of Greenville, SC. James Commander is a genealogy researcher and the author of the book Love at Our Roots: How Freedom Became a Force for Change, a book that chronicles the journey of a family from a small mining town from the time of the Emancipation Proclamation and for the following 150 years. Lahnice Hollister researches primarily South Carolina Lowcountry and Upcountry families who crossed from slavery to freedom. Her research has been published in National Genealogical Society Quarterly.

online resources Visit greenvillelibrary.org

America’s Obituaries and Death Notices Search this comprehensive collection for newspaper obituaries and death notices. The collection is searchable by a person’s name or even their residence, occupation or other family members' names.

Ancestry Library Search for your ancestor using census records, obituaries, vital records and photographs to fill in your family tree. Available only at library locations.

Fold3 Have a family member who served in the military? Search for documents as far back as the Revolutionary War. Available only at library locations.

Heritage Quest Online Search census records, family genealogies, local histories, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records to discover your family’s history.

GreenvilleLibrary.org Visit the "Genealogy and Local History" page of our website to search for local obituaries from 1910 to the present and for marriages from 1990 to the present.

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Computer Classes

¡Hola computadora!

PowerPoint 2010

Jueves 20 de feb, 6:00p-8:00p, Main, Laboratorio de Computación Aprenda a usar el ratón, a utilizar la computadora y a abrir una cuenta gratuita de correo electrónico. Llame al 527-9258 para registrarse. This Hello Computer! program presented solely in Spanish. See above for listings of Hello Computer! presented in English.

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00p-4:30p, Mauldin Learn to create an effective slide presentation. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Computer Tutoring

Keyboarding

Anderson Road, Fountain Inn, Mauldin Get hands-on practice in a one hour, 1-on-1 lesson with an experienced instructor. Learn how to use a mouse, email files, use Google, apply for jobs online, create a resume and much more! Call for appointment.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010

Internet Basics Learn to surf the web using Internet Explorer. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 6, 12:00p-1:00p, Anderson Road Improve your speed and accuracy. Registration required.

Learn to incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes and word art and add flare to basic Word documents. Participants must be familiar with basic Microsoft Word editing features. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 4, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Call 527-9258 to register. Thu, Feb 6, 2:00p-3:30p, Anderson Road Thu, Feb 13, 3:00p-4:30p, Mauldin Wed, Feb 26, 3:30p-5:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Call 527-9258 to register. Sat, Mar 15, 2:00p-4:00p, Simpsonville

Thu, Feb 6, 7:00p-8:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Call 527-9258 to register. Thu, Feb 20, 4:00p-5:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Call 527-9258 to register. Tue, Mar 18, 3:00p-4:30p, Augusta Road Call 277-0161 to register.

Lo básico del internet

Learn to create and edit documents. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Jueves 6 de mar, 6:00p-8:00p, Main, Laboratorio de Computación Aprenda a navegar por el internet y encontrar información, a leer una página de internet, y reciba recomendaciones para resguardar su seguridad en el internet. Los participantes deben tener habilidades básicas en el teclado y el ratón.Llame al 527-9258 para registrarse. This Internet Basics program presented solely in Spanish. See above for listings of Internet Basics presented in English.

Hello Computer! Learn computer basics. Registration required. Thu, Feb 6, 10:00a-11:00a, Anderson Road Wed, Feb 12, 10:00a-11:30a, Mauldin Sat, Feb 15, 2:00p-4:00p, Simpsonville Wed, Feb 19, 2:00p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Mon, Mar 17, 1:00p-2:00p, Augusta Road

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Microsoft Word 2010

Fri, Feb 7, 10:00a-11:00a, Anderson Road Thu, Feb 27, 10:00a-11:30a, Pelham Road Mon, Mar 17, 3:00p-4:30p, Augusta Road

Microsoft Word 2010 para principiantes Jueves 20 de mar, 6:00p-8:00p, Main, Laboratorio de Computación Aprenda a crear y editar documentos. Los participantes deben tener habilidades básicas en el teclado y el ratón.Llame al 527-9258 para registrarse. This Microsoft Word 2010 program presented solely in Spanish. See above listings for Microsoft Word 2010 presented in English.

Social Media Tour Tour the most commonly used social media forums and learn how they work. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required. Thu, Feb 20, 2:00p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Thu, Mar 27, 4:00p-5:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Call 527-9258 to register.

Etsy.com Thu, Feb 27, 6:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Learn about Etsy.com—an online marketplace for handmade goods. Participants must have basic typing skills, be able to use a mouse and have a current email account. Registration required.

Microsoft Excel 2010 Tue, Mar 11, 10:00a-12:00p, Fountain Inn Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Facebook Tue, Mar 11, 2:00p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Learn how to create and use a free Facebook account. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Hello Computer! What’s Next? Tue, Mar 18, 1:00p-2:00p, Augusta Road In this follow-up class to "Hello Computer!", learn to access and use your email, navigate the internet, create folders, save and retrieve files, and master copying and pasting. Registration required.

Email Basics Thu, Mar 27, 10:00a-11:30a, Pelham Road Learn to set up and use a free email account. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Buying and Selling Online Thu, Mar 27, 6:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Learn to buy and sell online using eBay and Craigslist. Registration required.

EMPLOYMENT READINESS Preparing for ACT® Workkeys® Assessment Learn how to use free online resources to prepare for the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment and pursue an ACT® National Career Readiness Certificate. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Call 527-9258 for more information. Wed, Feb 12, 3:00p-5:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Tue, Mar 11, 6:00p-8:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Mon, Mar 3, 6:30p-8:00p, Fountain Inn Watch a video of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg’s TEDTalk and discuss her New York Times bestseller.

Online Job Searching Tue, Mar 18, 5:30p-7:00p, Augusta Road Learn to use the computer for your job search. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Lives change @ your library Meet Maurice Taylor Maurice Taylor relocated to Greenville with the goal of pursuing new job opportunities. He had the required skills for the work he wanted to do, but still needed others that would be helpful for his job search such as basic computer skills and internet searching techniques. Maurice came to the Hughes Main Library frequently and learned to use the computers in a specially designated area, the Job Station. Library staff guided him through each of the steps needed for his job search: developing a resume, performing online searches for job postings and completing applications. His perseverance—combined with the assistance of library staff—paid off. Maurice began receiving calls for interviews and landed not one but two jobs. “The library is a wonderful place,” he offers as he talks about the Job Station and how it has opened job opportunities for him. The Job Station is located on the upper level of the Hughes Main Library.

Amy Community Engagement

Rebecca South Carolina Room

What I'm reading

What I'm listening to

This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral—

Let the Good Times Roll: The Anthology 1938-1953

Plus Plenty of Valet Parking!l—in America's Gilded Capital

by Mark Leibovich FIND IT: 306.209753 Leibovich

Louis Jordan FIND IT: CD/MUS 789.5 Jordan

Brian Hughes Main library Circulation

What I'm watching The Fifth Element

FIND IT: DVD Fifth

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Financial Empowerment Freddie Mac CreditSmart®

upstate international month

Sat, Feb 1, Mar 22 & 29, 9:00a-1:00p, Augusta Road Learn to build and maintain better credit. Take control of your money and get credit smart now! Presented by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Call 467-7095 to register.

AARP Tax Assistance Qualified volunteers provide free income tax assistance to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Registration is recommended and services are available on a first come, first served basis. Call 335-5011 to reserve an appointment. Wednesdays, Feb 5-Apr 9, 9:30a-2:00p, Greer Thursdays, Feb 6-Apr 10, 9:30a-2:00p, Greer

Empower yourself with real solutions when you visit

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Culture Grams Making a Budget with Microsoft Excel 2010

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Learn the basics of Excel while you design a budget spreadsheet. Participants must have basic typing skills and be able to use a mouse. Registration required.

Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance. Call United Way at 211 to reserve an appointment. Otherwise, services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fri, Feb 7, 12:00p-1:30p, Anderson Road Tue, Mar 4, 3:00p-4:30p, Mauldin Mon, Mar 17, 5:30p-7:00p, Augusta Road

Anderson Road Mondays, Feb 3-Apr 14*, 5:00p-8:00p Tuesdays, Feb 4-Apr 8, 5:00p-8:00p *No VITA on Mon, Feb 17 Fountain Inn Saturdays, Feb 1-Apr 12, 12:00p-4:00p Main Wednesdays, Feb 5-Apr 9, 10:00a-5:00p Travelers Rest Tuesdays, Feb 4-Apr 8, 4:00p-8:30p Thursdays, Feb 6-Apr 10, 4:00p-8:30p

ONLINE LEARNING resources

Homebuyer Info Thu, Feb 20, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Meeting Room B Dispel many common myths of home ownership as you learn about tools to help you become a homeowner. Presented by Greenville County Human Relations Commission. Call 467-7095 for more information.

Smart Money Saturday Sat, Mar 29, 10:00a-4:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Greenville County Human Relations Commission presents a morning and an afternoon session on financial topics such as: credit basics, finances for the family, and how to set goals and track your money. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand with information on their financial resources and services.

Find information about other countries’ geography, history, customs and lifestyles. Browse the Recipe Collection for a country’s traditional fare, listen to its national anthem or create comparison tables of multiple countries.

Learning Express

Es español su lengua materna? Estudiar para el GED o mejorar su escritura y matemática con esta herramienta online. Se requiere una tarjeta de la biblioteca. Is Spanish your first language? Study for the GED or improve your writing and math skills with this online tool. Library card required.

Mango Languages

Learn how to communicate in Spanish, French, German, Chinese and many other languages. Conversational lessons cover vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture. Library card required.

Muzzy Online

The fun way to learn a second language for parents and children! Library card required.

Rocket Languages

Learn a new language with interactive video, games and quizzes. Languages offered include Chinese, French, Italian and even American Sign Language. Library card required.

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HOBBIES AND WORKSHOPS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS The Power of Habit Mon, Feb 3, 6:30p-8:00p, Fountain Inn Learn about The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business—Charles Duhigg’s book which details a popular method for changing one's life through keystone habits. Book discussion and practical exercises included.

Healthier Family Lifestyle

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Upcycled Craft: Treasure Tins

Join a group of fellow fiber enthusiasts for some crafty mingling! Bring your own yarn and needles/ hooks.

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00p-8:00p, Travelers Rest Transform a plain tin into a fun keepsake for tiny treasures. Materials provided. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 1 & Mar 1, 10:00a-12:00p, Travelers Rest Thu, Feb 6, 20 & Mar 6, 20, 10:00a-12:00p, Greer Thu, Feb 6 & Mar 6, 6:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Sat, Feb 8 & Mar 8, 10:00a-12:00p, Berea Sat, Feb 8, 22 & Mar 8, 22, 2:00p-4:00p, Simpsonville Sat, Feb 15 & Mar 15, 10:00a-12:00p, Taylors

Upcycled Craft: T-Shirts

Planning a Vegetable Garden Sat, Feb 8, 1:00p-2:30p, Greer Gardening expert Patti Larson demonstrates how to plan a vegetable garden in any kind of space.

Sat, Mar 8, 2:00p-3:00p, Fountain Inn Learn to make these affordable St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Bring your own empty toilet paper rolls.

Upcycled Craft: Paper Heart Garland

Garden to Plate

Sat, Feb 8, 2:00p-3:00p, Fountain Inn Add romance to recycling by creating a Valentine’s Day decoration out of used paper. Bring paper goods of your choice (magazines, book pages, wrapping paper, construction paper, etc.).

Thu, Mar 13, 6:00p-7:00p, Anderson Road Learn the basics of planning a sustainable garden to feed your family and get tips on deciding what and when to plant. Registration required.

Scribblers Writing Group

Thu, Mar 13, 7:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Master Gardener Karen LaFleur-Stewart reviews a sampling of attractive low-light plants that can enrich shady gardens. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 11 & Mar 11, 7:00p-8:30p, Simpsonville Bring your best work or come and be inspired.

Thu, Feb 6, 10:00a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Learn practical tips and get book recommendations to help you and your family on the journey to healthier living.

Art & Soul Painters

Zumba

Chess Club

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00p-7:00p, Anderson Road Enjoy an invigorating workout as you learn basic Salsa steps. Registration required.

LANGUAGE CLASSES Online Language Learning Thu, Mar 20, 4:00p-5:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Learn to use online databases available via the library system’s website to study another language. Call 527-9258 to register.

Survival Spanish Lifelong Learning Center of the Greenville County School District offers this class on basic Spanish. Cost is $80 for library card holders and seniors, $100 for others. Call 355-6059 or visit greenville.k12.sc.us to register. Mondays, Mar 31-May 12*, 6:00p-8:00p, Mauldin *No class Apr 14

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00p-3:00p, Simpsonville Meet the Art & Soul Painters from Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center.

Thu, Feb 13 & Mar 13, 6:00p-7:30p, Taylors Learn the basics and play matches. Bring your own chess set (optional). Registration required.

Managing and Identifying Weeds Thu, Feb 13, 7:00p-8:00p, Mauldin Master Gardener Jan Bowman talks about the life cycle of weeds, how they spread and how to control them with mulch or safe chemical methods. Registration required.

DIY Toddler Toys Thu, Feb 20, 10:00a-12:00p, Fountain Inn Find ideas using Pinterest and create a fun toddler toy to take home! Materials provided. Registration required.

Thu, Mar 6, 6:00p-7:30p, Anderson Road Find ideas using Pinterest and create a special craft out of recycled T-shirts. Materials provided. Registration required.

Upcycled Craft: Toilet Paper Roll Shamrocks

Shade Gardening

National Quilting Day Sat, Mar 15, 10:00a-2:00p, Pelham Road Piecemakers Quilting Guild of Greenville celebrates with a display of quilts, quilting demonstrations and discussion of quilting history.

become a Citizen Scientist Thu, Mar 20, 7:00p-8:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Are you are interested in plants, animals, space, physics, archeology, medicine or any other science? Learn how to help scientists all over the world with their research. Call 527-9258 to register.

Backyard Chickens Sat, Mar 22, 10:00a-12:00p, Taylors Learn the basics of creating your own flock. Topics covered include choosing breeds, providing proper shelter and general chicken health and wellness.

Fiction Writing Workshop Thu, Feb 20, 6:30p-8:30p Augusta Road Explore the development of characters and scenes in this workshop led by bestselling author Angel M. Hunter.

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Tween & Teen programs feb/mar 2014

STUDENT KEYBOARDING Sat, Feb 8 & Mar 8, 10:00a-12:00p, Anderson Road Gain and improve basic keyboarding skills. All ages. Registration required.

Check out our calendar listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

college prep

ANDERSON ROAD

Act Practice Test

In Between Craft: Staphorster Stipwerk Thu, Mar 27, 3:45p-4:45p, Main, Story Room Learn the traditional polka dot craft of Staphorster, Netherlands. For 4th-7th graders. Registration required and opens Mar 3.

HOBBIES AND WORKSHOPS

Sat, Feb 22, 9:30a-1:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Take a free practice test provided by Sylvan Learning. Then join us on Feb 27 for an in-depth analysis of your scores. For 10th-12th graders. Registration required and opened Jan 13.

Tech Thursday: Mit App Inventor

SAT/ACT Practice Test Results and Parent Meeting

Bring your best creative writing or come and be inspired.

Thu, Feb 27, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms B-C Participants who took the Jan 25 practice SAT or the Feb 22 practice ACT will receive a detailed analysis of their individual test results.

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00a-12:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Feb 25, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Story Room Tue, Mar 25, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Story Room Sat, Mar 29, 11:00a-12:30p, Simpsonville

Feb 15 & Mar 29 | Teen Scribblers | 11:00a-12:30p

Teen Volunteer Day

Information and Registration

Sat, Mar 1, 1:00p-4:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens Feb 3.

Tech Thursday: Java Scripting with Code Avengers

Feb 8 & Mar 8 | Student Keyboarding 10:00a-12:00p

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Programs at Main: 527-9248 or TeenLibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org. Programs at branches: See p.3 for branch phone numbers. Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. See full program listing for registration information.

CRAFTS Craft It: Chocolate SoirĂŠe Fri, Mar 7, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, PAL Center Drink hot chocolate while making chocolates. Ages 11-18. Registration required and opens Feb 10.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Explore app creations. Ages 12-18. Registration required and opened Jan 13.

Teen Scribblers

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30p-8:00p, Main, Computer Training Lab Ages 12-18. Registration required and opens Feb 10.

UPCOMING Teen Volunteer Day Sat, Apr 5, 1:00p-4:00p, Main, Meeting Room A Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens Mar 3.

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Download MP3s and music VIDEOS for FREE with your library card.

children's programs • Feb/Mar 2014 Check out our calendar listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

ANDERSON ROAD

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BEREA

Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 & Mar 11, 18, 25 | Story Time 10:30a-11:00a Feb 6 | KinderCraft | 10:00a-10:30a

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Upstate International Month celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our region with a series of events held throughout the upstate in the month of March. Programs with this symbol indicate those that reflect this international theme.

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TRAVELERS REST

Information and Registration Programs at Main: 527-9248. Programs at branches: See p.3 for branch phone numbers.

Feb 3, 10, 24 & Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 | Story Time 10:30a-11:00a

Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. See full program listing for registration information.

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library CLOSING Monday, February 17 for Staff Development

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Mon & Fri • 12:00p-8:00p Tue • 1:00p-8:00p Wed & Thu • 5:00p-8:00p Sat • 9:00a-5:00p Sun • 2:00p-5:00p

Hughes Main Library • Children's Area For ages 5 & under with an adult caregiver. 864-527-9248

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TWILIGHT TALES

All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

I ❤ Books Mon, Feb 3, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Celebrate the season of love with stories and songs. Create a heart shaped craft.

Globe Celebration Mon, Mar 3, 7:00p-7:45p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-B Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hollingsworth-Magill Memorial globe. We’ll read How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, eat apple pie and make global crafts. Bring your camera and take photos of the globe.

Mardi Gras Party Thu, Mar 6, 7:00p-7:30p, Pelham Road Celebrate at the library with stories, music and dancing. Make your own Mardi Gras mask. Registration required and opens Feb 6.

The Hollingsworth-Magill Memorial Globe The Hollingsworth Magill Memorial globe was donated to the Greenville County Library System by philanthropists Arthur and Holly Magill in 1964, when the Main Library was on Main Street. One of several made by Rand McNally, the globe incorporated the most advanced cartography that existed at that time. The launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik in 1957 and the American satellite Explorer 1 in 1958 made it possible for humans to see what the Earth looked like from space for the first time. When a new library was built on College Street in 1970, the globe became its focal point. The globe moved again in 2002 to the new Hughes Main Library. Join us in saying “Happy 50th Birthday” to our globe this year!

Lollipops Concert

Royal Ball

Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and GSO percussionist Sherwood Mobley present this musical program featuring the book Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type.

Fri, Feb 28, 7:00p-8:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Enjoy games, stories, music and dancing. Dress up as a knight, princess, dragon, or another favorite fairytale character. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 8, 10:00a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Feb 8, 11:30a-12:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Sensory Story Time Join us for this monthly story time for children with special needs and their families. Please contact us in advance to let us know how we can accommodate your child. Call 527-9248 or email SensoryStoryTime@greenvillelibrary.org. Funny Stories Thu, Feb 20, 6:30p-7:15p, Main, Story Room Cars & Trucks Thu, Mar 20, 6:30p-7:15p, Main, Story Room

Groovin’ With Pete The Cat Wed, Mar 19, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road Celebrate everyone’s favorite cat with Pete the Cat stories, songs, games and crafts! Ages 3-10. Registration required and opens Feb 19.

Lollipops Concert Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and GSO horn player Anneka Zuehlke-King present this musical program featuring the book Outside Over There. Sat, Mar 22, 10:00a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Mar 22, 11:30a-12:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

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HOLIDAY & SEASONAL A Wee Bit O’ Blarney Sat, Mar 15, 11:00a-12:00p, Augusta Road Join us for stories, crafts and a leprechaun hunt in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Registration required.

UPcoming Twilight Tales: Rainbow Science Mon, Apr 7, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Explore a rainbow of colors through stories and activities about colors and science. All ages.

Anansi the Spider Fri, Feb 7, 3:30p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Join us as we tell this traditional African folk tale with puppets and make a spider. Ages 2-5.

Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! Fri, Mar 14, 3:30p-4:00p, Fountain Inn Enjoy this interactive story by Mo Willems and make a pigeon puppet. Ages 2-5.

Rhythm & Rhymes Join us in this music class as we explore music and stories through singing, dancing and musical instruments. Ages 18 months-5 years. Attendance is limited to 25 families per program. Pull an admission ticket at the door. Classical Music Fri, Feb 7, 10:00a-10:30a, Augusta Road Jazz and Zydeco Fri, Mar 7, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Taylors

Let’s Pretend: Bug Mania Fri, Mar 14, 10:30a-11:15a & 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Meeting Room A We’ll begin with buggy stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Children can try on wings, climb through a spider web and flit through flowers. Ages 2-5. Registration required and opens Feb 14.

BILINGUAL STORY TIME/CUENTOS BILINGÜES Enjoy a 45-minute English/Spanish story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en inglés y español para todas las edades. Shapes/Las formas geométricas Fri, Feb 7, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Friendship/La amistad Fri, Feb 14, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Come Visit My Farm/Venga a ver mi granja Fri, Feb 21, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Friends from Many Lands/Amigos de todo el mundo Fri, Mar 14, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room An Evening of Stories/Noche de cuentos Fri, Mar 21, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Spring Is Special/Primavera es preciosa Fri, Mar 28, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room

KINDERCRAFT

Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Early Literacy Skills

Bubble Wrap Dragon V

LK • Letter Knowledge NS • Narrative Skills PH • Phonological Awareness PA • Print Awareness PM • Print Motivation V • Vocabulary

Listen to dragon stories and create dragons from paper, paint and bubble wrap. Registration required and opened Jan 15. Wed, Feb 5, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Thu, Feb 6, 10:00a-10:30a, Berea

Snow Collage PM Listen to The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett and create a snow collage from a variety of materials in this Reggio Emilia inspired craft. Registration required and opened Jan 22. Mon, Feb 10, 10:30a-11:00a, Simpsonville Wed, Feb 12, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Thu, Feb 20, 10:00a-10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Feb 24, 3:30p-4:00p, Greer

Beaded Heart Flowers PA Wed, Feb 19, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Listen to stories filled with hearts and create flowers from beads and pipe cleaners. Registration required and opened Jan 29.

Gravity Painting Wed, Feb 26, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Explore the concept of gravity through stories and activities. This is a STEAM program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are integrated into activities. Registration required and opens Feb 5.

weekly preschool programs

There will be no weekly preschool programs Mar 3-7.

Bouncing Babies PM V Stories, rhymes, music and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver. Tuesdays, 11:00a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10:00a, Simpsonville Tuesdays, 10:00a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:00a, Travelers Rest Thursdays, 11:00a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors

Mother Goose on the Loose PH PM V Rhymes, rhythm and fun for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. No groups. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get an admission ticket at the desk. Wednesdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Simpsonville

Yarney Stone NS

Musical Jamboree PH PM V

We’ll read an Irish story and decorate a stone with yarn. Registration required and opens Feb 20.

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. For 18 months-4 years.

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Mon, Mar 17, 10:30a-11:00a, Simpsonville Mon, Mar 17, 3:30p-4:00p, Greer

Monday & Thursday, 10:00a, Main, Story Room

Cookie Kite NS Listen to stories about kites and create a kite from cookies. Registration required and opens Feb 26. Wed, Mar 19, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Thu, Mar 20, 10:00a-10:30a, Travelers Rest

Globe Magnet PM Wed, Mar 26, 10:30a-11:00a, Main, Story Room Listen to stories from around the world and create a globe magnet. Registration required and opens Mar 5.

Many scheduled story times and special programs cannot accommodate groups as the Library complies with seating limits determined by local fire marshal. If you are seeking permission for your group of 5 or more, please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior library system permission to attend a program cannot be accommodated.

Story Time NS PA PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children. Mondays, 10:30a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10:00a & 11:00a, Simpsonville Thursdays, 11:00a, Augusta Road Fridays, 10:30a, Taylors

Toddler Tales PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11:00a, Main, Story Room

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Preschool

Ages 5 & Up

adventures in history

Help build early literacy skills by: talking • reading • writing singing • playing with your child

Egypt

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer

SATURDAY STORIES

Learn about the wonders of ancient Egypt through books, games and crafts. Themebased costumes encouraged. Ages 5-11.

Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories.

Registration required.

Getting Dressed Featuring The Mitten by Jan Brett Sat, Feb 1, 10:00a-10:30a, Main, Story Room

Japan

Tue, Mar 11, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Learn about the fascinating history of ancient Japan through books, games and crafts. Theme-based costumes encouraged. Ages 5-11. Registration required.

Be My Valentine! Sat, Feb 15, 10:00a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Cowboys and Cowgirls Sat, Mar 1, 10:00a-10:30a, Main, Story Room St. Patrick’s Day Sat, Mar 15, 10:00a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Library Fun Sat, Mar 29, 10:00a-10:30a, Main, Story Room

UPCOMING Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos Bilingües Fri, Apr 4, 6:00p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Enjoy a 45-minute English/Spanish story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en inglés y español para todas las edades.

Storyventures Join us for our new series based on Reggio Emilia philosophy. Children will be introduced to stories and materials in a way that will ignite their sense of wonder. Parents/caregivers will experience techniques for guiding and documenting their child’s explorations. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 2 children per adult caregiver. We cannot accommodate groups due to seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Registrants must be able to attend all four programs. Registration required and opens Mar 14. Fri, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:00a-12:00p, Main, Meeting Room A

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Science Station: Playground Adventures Learn about simple machines and create your own miniature playground. Bring a sturdy box lid or flat piece of cardboard. This is a STEM program: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are integrated into activities. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Jan 6. Fri, Feb 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Tue, Feb 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville

The Harry Potter Club Thu, Feb 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Visit ‘Honeyduke’s Sweet Shop’ and make chocolate frogs for you or your valentine! Ages 6-11. Registration required.

Chess Club Bring your board and join other players for a fun game of chess. Beginner to advanced players welcome. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Fri, Feb 14, 4:00p-4:45p, Taylors Fri, Mar 14, 4:00p-4:45p, Taylors

Civil Rights Sat, Feb 15, 11:00a-12:00p, Augusta Road Listen to stories and music from the US Civil Rights Movement. Ages 5 and up with an adult caregiver.

information and Registration Programs at Main: 527-9248. Programs at branches: See p.3 for branch phone numbers. Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. See full program listing for registration information. library CLOSING Monday, February 17 for Staff Development

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Fri, Feb 21, 3:30p-4:00p, Fountain Inn See costumed performers from Fountain Inn Repertory Experience (FIRE) as they read Dr. Seuss stories. Ages 5-11.

Angry Birds Game Mon, Mar 10, 3:00p-4:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Be a piggy or a bird in a live action game of Angry Birds. Ages 6 and up. Registration required and opens Feb 10.

Valentine’s Day Tea Party Fri, Feb 14, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Join us for a Valentine story, refreshments, games and craft. Fancy attire is encouraged. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS Science Station: Playground Adventures

Kids (ages 5-12) - get your own tote bag when you sign up for your first library card!

Science Station: Cartography Explore maps and map making. This is a STEM program: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are integrated into activities. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Feb 7. Fri, Mar 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Tue, Mar 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville

Explore Your World: France Thu, Mar 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road Explore France through stories, songs, and games! Ages 5-11. Registration required and opens Feb 12.

Pirates in the Library Fri, Mar 14, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Join us for a pirate story, games, refreshments and craft. Pirate attire is encouraged. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

BOOK CLUBS Little Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Group Discuss a book, answer trivia questions and play a game or make a craft. For girls ages 8-12 with an adult female caregiver. Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges Tue, Feb 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick Tue, Mar 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville

Magic Tree House Book Club Fri, Feb 28, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventures with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 5-10. Registration required.

Hurry Up, Houdini! Fri, Feb 28, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Afternoon on the Amazon Fri, Mar 28, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

CRAFTIME

For ages 5-11. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration required.

Pet Buddies Create your own pet rock and make a cozy home for your new pet. Registration required and opens Feb 1. Tue, Feb 18, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Feb 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road Thu, Feb 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Feb 24, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest

The Pieces Of You Hear Monica Brown’s book Marisol MacDonald Doesn’t Match and create a puzzle about yourself. Registration required and opens Mar 1. Mon, Mar 10, 2:00p-4:00p, Anderson Road (drop-in) Mon, Mar 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Mar 18, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Mar 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL Valentine Cupcake Extravaganza Sat, Feb 8, 1:00p-3:00p, Augusta Road Create cupcake confections. $5.00 materials fee includes cupcakes and decorations for each child and adult pair. Ages 7 and up with an adult caregiver. Registration required.

Learn about simple machines and create your own miniature playground. This is a STEM program: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are integrated into activities. Bring a sturdy box lid or flat piece of cardboard. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Jan 6. Fri, Feb 7, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Feb 14, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

Science Station: Cartography Explore maps and map making. This is a STEM program: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are integrated into activities. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Feb 7. Fri, Mar 7, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Mar 14, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

UPCOMING Craftime: Extra Yarn Listen to the book Extra Yarn and create your own yarn picture. Registration required and opens Mar 15. Tue, Apr 1, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Apr 3, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Apr 14, 3:30-4:15p, Travelers Rest

Science Station: Bubbles Fri, Apr 4, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Learn the science behind blowing bubbles and create your own unique bubble wands. This is a STEM program: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are integrated into activities. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Mar 7.

A Kid’s Guide to Money Wed, Apr 9, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room C Learn about money through lots of interactive games! Each child will receive A Kid’s Guide to Money with games, worksheets and ideas created by the Learning Center of the Federal Reserve. Attendees may enter to win a door prize. Best suited for school age children. Registration required and opens Mar 10.

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25 Heritage Green Place Greenville, SC 29601-2034 864-242-5000 greenvillelibrary.org

NonProfit Organization US Postage PAID Permit No. 656 Greenville, SC 29601

Sat, Mar 29, 10:00a-4:00p Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Free Financial Fair and Workshops

Get smart about your money. Greenville County Human Relations Commission presents a morning and an afternoon session on financial topics such as credit basics, finances for the family, and how to set goals and track your money. Explore other money topics throughout the day and enter for door prizes. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand with information about their financial resources and services.

The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers. Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school. The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them.

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