Feb/Mar 2018 News & Events GreenvilleLibrary.org
Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville 29601 maincirc@greenvillelibrary.org 864-242-5000
Anderson Road • West Branch 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 29611 andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-269-5210
Hours
Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch
Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p
100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-0161
Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch 111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695
Feb/Mar 2018
All Locations
Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch
Friends Spring Used Book Sale p. 3 All Events by Location p. 4-5 BookFlix p. 8
Sun • 2p-6p Check greenvillelibrary.org for Five Forks Branch opening information.
The Journey to Good Coffee p. 11
Mission
Notice of Intent to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
African-American Genealogy Workshop p. 14
Five Forks Branch 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville 29681 Check greenvillelibrary.org for Five Forks Branch opening information.
Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576
To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.
Board of Trustees
800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607 mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-7397
Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Mr. Kenneth Baxter Dr. Grady Butler, Vice-Chair Mr. Chace Campbell, Chair Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis, Secretary Mr. Joe Poore, Treasurer
Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch
Executive Director
1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-288-6688
Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org
Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 greer@greenvillelibrary.org 864-877-8722
Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch
Simpsonville • Hendricks Branch 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville 29681 simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org 864-963-9031
Taylors • Burdette Branch 316 W Main Street, Taylors 29687 taylors@greenvillelibrary.org 864-268-5955
Travelers Rest • Sargent Branch 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest 29690 travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org 864-834-3650
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. Búscalo en el departamento de niños. Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
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 this newsletter mailed to your home. Call 527-9291 for more information.
Park free at Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville evenings and weekends.
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Bookmobile
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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 ADA Coordinator, at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.
youtube.com/user/GreenvilleLibrary meetup.com/GCLSExplorers meetup.com/GCLSHistoryHunters-Meetup meetup.com/GCLSWritersandReaders-Meetup
First & Third Thursdays Feb 1, 15 & Mar 1, 15 Friends members only.
Friends memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door or online at greenvillelibrary.org/Friends. Merovan Center, Suite E-2 1200 Woodruff Road (across from Kohl's)
Proceeds from book sales help fund Greenville County Library System programs and resources.
THANK YOU Thank You to the following organizations who helped in the planning and production of special Library events during February & March:
Boardwalk Greenville County Human Relations Commission Greenville Symphony Orchestra Help Me Grow SC International Ballet Piedmont Score South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities United Way
Located in Southeastern Greenville County at the intersection of Woodruff Road and Sunnydale Drive, the new Five Forks Branch is the second largest of the 12 facilities in the Library System with approximately 28,000 square feet featuring: Children’s area with centers for active learning and a secured outside “Craft and Play Porch” Separate teen area “Collaboration” room equipped with water access for workshops such as gardening, painting, and crafts Two drive-up windows—one that enables quick checkout of materials which have been previously reserved and one for item returns Reservable public meeting spaces accommodating a range of activities from group study to programs for up to 200 attendees Multi-function AV system in large community meeting space equipped with hearing loop technology (audio induction loop) to enhance sound quality for those with hearing aids Quiet room for reading Laptop lending kiosk with 12 computers for use while in the library Public technology area including 8 desktop computers and scanning equipment
The Five Forks Branch offers the same operating schedule as the Main Library including open hours on Sunday from 2-6pm.
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ALL PROGRAMS • Feb/Mar 2018 ANDERSON ROAD • 269-5210 Valentine Heart Garland • Feb 7 • 4p-5p Make It! • Feb 8 & Mar 8 • 3:30p-4:30p Computer Basics • Feb 14 & Mar 15 10a-11:30a Email Basics • Feb 14 • 4p-5p Internet Safety • Feb 15 • 10a-11a Bilingual Chat & Craft • Feb 15 & Mar 15 4p-5p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Feb 17, 24 9:30a-1:30p Coloring & Cocoa • Feb 19 • 10:30a-11:15a Help! I forgot My Password • Feb 21 10a-11a What’s in a Jail? • Feb 22 • 6p-8p Computer Basics • Mar 14 • 1p-2:30p Google Tools • Mar 14 • 4p-5p Microsoft Word I • Mar 15 • 1p-2p Resume Workshop • Mar 22 • 4p-5p LEGO® Challenge • Mar 23 • 3:30p-4:30p Discover Free Online Learning • Mar 29 4p-5p PJ “Mask”erade Party • Apr 5 10:30a-11:30a
AUGUSTA ROAD • 277-0161 Story Time • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 & Mar 1, 15, 22, 29 • 10a-10:30a Plant-Based Eating for Diabetes • Feb 6 7p-8:30p Family Valentine’s Day Party • Feb 10 10a-10:45a Blogging for Beginners • Feb 10 • 3p-4:30p Stay and Play • Feb 22 & Mar 22 10:30a-11:15a Mouse and Keyboard Basics • Feb 24 2p-3p Google Tools • Mar 6 • 11a-12:30p My First Drive-In Movie • Mar 8 • 10a-11a Figure Drawing • Mar 8 • 6:30p-8p Apps for Readers • Mar 10 • 10a-11a Basic Small Business Start Up • Mar 13 6p-8p No Kill Movement • Mar 20 • 7p-8p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Mar 24, 31 9:30a-1:30p 3D Printing with Bill Masters Mar 27 • 7p-8p
Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup • Feb 22 & Mar 22 • 7p-8p Art 101 • Feb 27 & Mar 27 • 3:30p-4:30p Cartoon Creations • Feb 27 • 6:30p-8p My First Drive-In Movie • Mar 13 10:30a-11:30a
FIVE FORKS • 234-4904 Bouncing Babies • Mar 15, 22, 29 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Art 101 • Mar 15 • 11a-12p Story Time • Mar 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Series Savvy • Mar 19 • 3:30p-4:15p Puppet Playhouse • Mar 20 • 10a-10:30a Musical Jamboree • Mar 21, 28 10a-10:30a Afternoon Adventures • Mar 27 • 4p-4:30p
FOUNTAIN INN • 862-2576 Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup • Feb 1 & Mar 1 • 6p-7p Fountain of Youth Book Club • Feb 5 & Mar 5 • 3p-4p Story Time • Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:30a-11a Valentine’s Coloring Cafe • Feb 12 3p-4:30p Coloring & Cocoa • Feb 14 • 11a-11:45a Microsoft Excel II • Feb 15 • 3p-4:30p Bunches of Buttons • Feb 16 • 10a-11:30a Microsoft Word I • Feb 22 • 3p-4:30p Book Club • Feb 23 & Mar 23 • 3p-4p Master Gardener Class • Feb 26 & Mar 26 6p-7p Stay and Play • Feb 28 & Mar 28 11a-11:45a Book Bingo • Mar 6 • 10a-11:30a Microsoft Word II • Mar 8 • 3p-4:30p Coloring Café • Mar 12 • 3p-4:30p Fighting Fakes News • Mar 15 • 7p-8p Sketching for Beginners • Mar 20 10a-11:30a My Tiny Town • Mar 21 • 3:30p-4:15p Introduction to Windows 10 • Mar 22 3p-4:30p Altered Book Workshop • Mar 26 3p-4:30p Clearing the Clutter • Mar 29 • 6:30p-7:30p
BEREA • 246-1695 Story Time • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 6, 20, 27 • 10:30a-11a Basic Drawing • Feb 6 • 7p-8p Understanding Perspective • Feb 13 6:30p-8p Stay and Play • Feb 20 & Mar 20 11a-11:45a Figure Drawing • Feb 20 • 6:30p-8p
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GREER • 877-8722 Unraveled • Feb 1, 15 & Mar 1, 15 • 10a-12p Trading Card Games • Feb 3, 17 & Mar 3, 17, 31 • 4p-5p Bouncing Babies • Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 & Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a Story Time • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 13, 20, 27 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a
Grown Up Gaming • Feb 6, 20 & Mar 6, 20 7p-8p Nerd Night • Feb 8, 22 & Mar 8, 22 • 7p-8p Science Station • Feb 9 & Mar 9 10:30a-11:30a All About Anime • Feb 9 & Mar 9 4:30p-5:30p Bilingual Chat & Craft • Feb 10 & Mar 10 10a-11a Valentine’s Day Cards • Feb 10 • 3p-4p Make It! • Feb 13 & Mar 13 • 3:30p-4:30p Art 101 • Feb 14 & Mar 14 • 10:30a-11:30a Storytime Ballet • Feb 17 • 10a-10:30a Club de lectura en español • Feb 24 & Mar 24 • 10a-11a Adventures in History • Feb 26 & Mar 26 3:30p-4:15p My First Drive-In Movie • Mar 6 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Paper Garlands • Mar 13 • 7p-8p Lollipops Concert • Mar 17 • 10a-10:30a
MAIN • 527-9248 Musical Jamboree • Feb 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 & Mar 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Feb 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & Mar 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 11a-11:30a Internet Safety • Feb 1 • 3:30p-5p Harry Potter Book Night • Feb 1 • 6p-7:30p Bilingual Story Time • Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 & Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4:30p-5:15p Toddler Tales • Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 & Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11a-11:30a Twilight Tales • Feb 5, Mar 5 & Apr 2 7p-7:30p Story Time • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10a-10:30a Introduction to Microsoft Office • Feb 6 & Mar 7 • 3:30p-5p Mini-Makers • Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:30a-11a Tech Club: Video Games • Feb 7 • 4p-5p Practicing Meditation • Feb 7, 21 & Mar 7, 21 5:45p-6:30p Saturday Stories • Feb 10, 24 & Mar 10, 24 & Apr 7 • 10a-10:30a Teen Service Day • Feb 10 & Mar 17 • 1p-4p Stay and Play • Feb 13 & Mar 13 10:30a-11:15a Microsoft Word I • Feb 14 • 3:30p-5p Help Me Grow Special Event • Feb 16 3:30p-5:30p All About Anime • Feb 16 & Mar 16 4:30p-5:30p Storytime Ballet • Feb 17 • 11:30a-12p Winter Olympic Games • Feb 19 2:30p-3:15p
Kids & Family p. 6 Chautauqua Talk Series • Feb 20 • 7p-8:30p Microsoft Word II • Feb 21 • 3:30p-5p Google Tools • Feb 22 • 3:30p-5p Scribblers Writing Group • Feb 22 & Mar 22 7p-8p African-American Genealogy Workshop Feb 24 • 11a-12p Art of Improv • Feb 27 • 6p-8p Grown Up Gaming • Feb 27 & Mar 27 6:30p-8:30p Microsoft PowerPoint • Feb 28 • 3:30p-5p Computer Basics • Mar 1 • 3:30p-5p Seuss-ology • Mar 2 • 10a-10:45a The Journey to Good Coffee • Mar 3, 10, 17 10a-11a Tech Club: Photoshop for iPads • Mar 7 4p-5p Spring Concert • Mar 10 • 3p-4p Microsoft Publisher • Mar 15 • 3:30p-5p Cosplay Boot Camp • Mar 17 • 10a-12p Lollipops Concert • Mar 17 • 11:30a-12p Creation Station • Mar 20 • 3:30p-4:15p Microsoft Excel I • Mar 20 • 3:30p-5p Chautauqua Talk Series • Mar 20 • 7p-8:30p Downloadable Materials • Mar 21 3:30p-5p The Journey to Good Coffee • Mar 22 7p-8p Microsoft Excel II • Mar 28 • 3:30p-5p
PELHAM ROAD • 288-6688 Musical Jamboree • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 & Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10a-10:30a Microsoft Excel II • Feb 2 • 10a-11:30a Bouncing Babies • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10a-10:30a Story Time • Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10a-10:30a Young Adult Book Club • Feb 8 & Mar 8 4p-5p Scribblers • Feb 8 & Mar 8 • 7p-8p Family History Club • Feb 10 & Mar 10 10a-12p Series Savvy • Feb 13 & Mar 13 3:30p-4:15p Coloring & Cocoa • Feb 15 • 7p-7:45p T’ai Chih Chi for Seniors • Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3 • 10:30a-11:30a Stay and Play • Feb 21 & Mar 21 10:30a-11:15a Maker Lab! • Feb 21 & Mar 28 • 3:45p-4:45p NEW! Muggle Marauders • Feb 22 & Mar 22 3:30p-4:15p Book Club • Feb 22 & Mar 29 • 6:30p-7:30p Trivia with Wilson Casey • Feb 27 7p-8:30p Game On: Zombie Games • Mar 21 3:30p-4:30p Digital Comic Book Club • Mar 27 6:30p-7:30p
MAULDIN • 277-7397 Bring a Craft, Learn a Craft • Feb 1 & Mar 1 6p-8p Story Time • Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 & Mar 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a NEW! Bouncing Babies • Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 & Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11a-11:30a Digital Camera Workshop • Feb 6 & Mar 6 6:30p-8p Master Gardener Class • Feb 8, 15 & Mar 15 7p-8p Coloring & Cocoa • Feb 12 • 3:30p-4:15p Valentine’s Coloring Café • Feb 12 • 7p-8p Trivia Night • Feb 19 & Mar 29 • 7p-8p Welcome to Greenville! • Feb 20 • 7p-8p Basic Photo Editing with Pixlr Express • Feb 22 • 6:30p-8p Couponing Basics • Feb 24 • 10a-11:30a My First Drive-In Movie • Mar 5 • 10a-11a St. Patrick’s Coloring Café • Mar 12 • 7p-8p Master Gardener Class • Mar 21 • 10a-11a More Photo Editing with Pixlr Editor • Mar 22 • 6:30p-8p Plant-Based Diets • Mar 24 • 10:30a-12p
SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031 Story Time • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 & Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Bouncing Babies • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 • 11a-11:30a Mother Goose on the Loose • Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a My Tiny Town • Feb 8 • 3:30p-4:15p Unraveled • Feb 10 & Mar 10 • 2p-4p Mini-Makers • Feb 12 & Mar 12 • 10:30a-11a Scribblers • Feb 13, 27 & Mar 13, 27 7p-8:30p Adventures in History • Feb 15 & Mar 15 3:30p-4:15p Mustache Masquerade • Feb 17 • 2p-3p Resume Workshop • Feb 20 • 6p-7:30p Family History Club • Feb 21 & Mar 21 3p-4p Book Club • Feb 22 & Mar 22 • 2p-3p Teen Scribblers • Feb 24 & Mar 24 12p-1:30p Creating in Miniature • Feb 24 & Mar 24 2p-4p Coloring & Cocoa • Feb 26 • 10a-10:45a Microsoft Word I • Mar 20 • 6p-7p My First Drive-In Movie • Mar 26 • 10a-11a
Teens p. 9
Adults p. 10
TAYLORS • 268-5955 Bouncing Babies • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 & Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:30a-11a Throwback Thursday Reads • Feb 1 & Mar 1 • 7p-8p Story Time • Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 & Mar 2, 16, 23, 30 • 10a-10:30a NEW! Toddler Tales • Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10a-10:30a Colored Pencils • Feb 6 • 7p-8:30p Stay and Play • Feb 9 & Mar 2 10:30a-11:15a Homeschool Craft It • Feb 12 & Mar 19 11:30a-12:30p Book Club • Feb 12 & Mar 12 • 2p-3p Scribblers • Feb 20 & Mar 20 • 7p-8p My Tiny Town • Feb 27 • 3:30p-4:15p Coloring Café • Mar 6 • 7p-8:30p My First Drive-In Movie • Mar 9 • 10a-11a Spring into Coloring • Mar 24 • 1p-4p
TRAVELERS REST • 834-3650 Unraveled • Feb 3, 17 & Mar 3, 17 • 10a-12p Story Time • Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 & Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30a-11a Adventures in History • Feb 5 & Mar 5 3:30p-4:15p Mother Goose on the Loose • Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10a-10:30a Dumbledore’s Army Meeting • Feb 10 1p-2p Book Club • Feb 12 & Mar 12 • 1p-2:30p My Tiny Town • Feb 15 • 10:30a-11:15a Stay and Play • Feb 19 & Mar 19 11a-11:45a Practicing Meditation • Feb 19 & Mar 5 6:30p-7:30p Coloring Café • Feb 22 & Mar 22 • 6:30p-8p Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup • Feb 24 11a-12p Coloring & Cocoa • Mar 1 • 3:30p-4:15p Science Station, Jr. Edition • Mar 8 10:30a-11:30a Storytelling Night • Mar 8 • 7p-8p Chair Yoga • Mar 10, 24 • 9:30a-10:30a My First Drive-In Movie • Mar 15 10:30a-11:30a
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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Harry Potter Book Night*
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF SC
all ages Join us for the worldwide celebration of the Harry Potter series. Enjoy trivia, crafts, and wizarding world activities. Fun for the whole family! Registration opened Jan 2. Call 527-9248 to register. Thu, Feb 1, 6p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A & B
Mon, Mar 5, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Thu, Mar 15, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Mar 26, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer
Bilingual Story Time/ Cuentos Bilingües all ages
I LOVE SNACKS!
Enjoy an English/Spanish story time. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español. Questions? ¿Preguntas? 242-5000 ext.2634. 4:30p-5:15p, Main, Story Room
Twilight Tales all ages Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.
Mon, Feb 5, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room THE GREATNESS OF GREEN
Mon, Mar 5, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room SPRING IS IN THE AIR
SILLY STORIES/CUENTOS CURIOSOS
Fri, Feb 2 SHAPES/LAS FORMAS GEOMÉTRICAS
Fri, Feb 9 LET’S VISIT THE ZOO/VAMOS AL ZOOLÓGICO
Fri, Feb 16 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!/¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
Fri, Feb 23
Mon, Apr 2, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room
Winter Olympic Games* ages 6-12 Celebrate the start of the Winter Olympic Games with stories, crafts, and activities. Registration opened Jan 16. Mon, Feb 19, 2:30p-3:15p, Main, Story Room
DOWN ON THE RANCH/ALLÁ EN EL
Mini-Makers ages 2-5
RANCHO GRANDE
Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Adult caregiver required.
Fri, Mar 2 MY FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS/MIS AMIGOS LOS PÁJAROS
PIZZA
Fri, Mar 9
Wed, Feb 7, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
GREEN!/¡VERDE!
Fri, Mar 16
LOVE & KINDNESS
SEASONS/LAS ESTACIONES
Wed, Feb 14, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Fri, Mar 23 FUNNY BUNNIES/CONEJITOS CHISTOSITOS
Fri, Mar 30
Adventures in History*
5 SENSES
Mon, Feb 12, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Wed, Feb 21, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
ages 5-11 Explore history through books, art, games, and activities. Registration opens 1 month prior.
I LOVE MY TOYS
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Wed, Mar 7, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Mon, Feb 5, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Thu, Feb 15, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Feb 26, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer
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Our classes promote the development of Kindergarten Readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics**.
Wed, Feb 28, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room SHAPES
Winter/Spring Session Bouncing Babies Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development. Mondays, 10a, Greer Mondays, 11a, Mauldin Tuesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10a, Simpsonville Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors
Mother Goose on the Loose Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get a free admission ticket at the desk. Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville
Musical Jamboree Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play. Ages 18 months-4 years. Mondays & Thursdays, 10a, Main, Story Room
Wednesdays, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road
Story Time Join us for stories, music, and activities that develop social, listening, and comprehension skills in preschool children. Mondays, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Mondays, 10a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a & 11a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fridays, 10a, Taylors
Toddler Tales Stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a, Taylors Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville The PAL Center is closed Feb 16. No preschool classes Apr 2-6.
**Visit greenvillelibrary.org/ kids for more information about the Palmetto Basics.
LEAPING LEPRECHAUNS
Wed, Mar 14, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
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.
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Science Station* ages 6-12
Series Savvy* ages 6-12
Wed, Mar 21, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Explore topics through activities and experiments. Adult caregiver required. Registration opens 1 month prior.
Join us each month for games, crafts, or activities celebrating some of the most beloved children’s book series. Registration opens 1 month prior.
THINGS THAT GO
Mon, Mar 12, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Wed, Mar 28, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
EARTHQUAKE!
Fri, Feb 9, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer SOUND
Stay and Play! drop-in,
Fri, Mar 9, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer
ages 2-6 Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills.
Family Valentine’s Day Party*
Fri, Feb 9 & Mar 2, 10:30a-11:15a, Taylors Tue, Feb 13 & Mar 13, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room C Mon, Feb 19 & Mar 19, 11a-11:45a, Travelers Rest Tue, Feb 20 & Mar 20, 11a-11:45a, Berea Wed, Feb 21 & Mar 21, 10:30a-11:15a, Pelham Road Thu, Feb 22 & Mar 22, 10:30a-11:15a, Augusta Road Wed, Feb 28 & Mar 28, 11a-11:45a, Fountain Inn
ages 3-7 Enjoy stories, crafts, and cupcake decorating. Materials provided. Registration opened Jan 29. Sat, Feb 10, 10a-10:45a, Augusta Road
Saturday Stories ages 1-5 Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing, and stories. 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room THINGS WE LOVE
Sat, Feb 10 STARS & SKY
Sat, Feb 24 GOING ON A PICNIC
Make It! ages 5-11
Sat, Mar 10
Join us for hands-on creating, games, and activities.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
COMICS
Thu, Feb 8, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Tue, Feb 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer WEATHER
Thu, Mar 8, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Tue, Mar 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer
My Tiny Town drop-in, ages 3-5 Bring your favorite toy vehicle and travel down tape roads. Thu, Feb 8, 3:30-4:15p, Simpsonville Thu, Feb 15, 10:30a-11:15a, Travelers Rest Tue, Feb 27, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Wed, Mar 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Fountain Inn
Kids & Family
Sat, Mar 24 RAIN, RAIN, RAIN!
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner Tue, Feb 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Tue, Mar 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road Mon, Mar 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Five Forks, Story Room
The Library Book by Tom Chapin & Michael Mark (E Chapin)
Art 101* ages 5-11 Explore a different medium each month. Take home what you make. Registration opens 1 month prior. POINTILLISM
Wed, Feb 14, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer Tue, Feb 27, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea COMICS
Wed, Mar 14, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer Thu, Mar 15, 11a-12p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space Tue, Mar 27, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea
Cars 3 (J DVD Cars)
Help Me Grow Special Event
Sat, Apr 7
Coloring & Cocoa all ages Bring the whole family and escape the cold with coloring and cocoa. Mon, Feb 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Mauldin Wed, Feb 14, 11a-11:45a, Fountain Inn Thu, Feb 15, 7p-7:45p, Pelham Road Mon, Feb 19, 10:30a-11:15a, Anderson Road Mon, Feb 26, 10a-10:45a, Simpsonville Thu, Mar 1, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest
Fri, Feb 16, 3:30p-5:30p, Main, Play and Learn Center ages 0-5 Are you concerned about your child’s developmental, behavioral, or learning abilities? Bring your child and enjoy activities while Help Me Grow South Carolina provides: • a free developmental screening • child development information • developmental activities to do at home • referral to community resources, as needed. All services in English and español.
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race by Chris Grabenstein (J Grabenstein)
Camp Songs by Ella Jenkins (J CD/MUS 789.4 Jenkins) Feb/Mar 2018 | 7
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. Storytime Ballet best for ages 3 & up Dancers from the International Ballet present story-based performances designed to introduce children and families to the art of ballet. Sat, Feb 17, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Feb 17, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
BookFLIX Watch the story and read the book! Browse through categories like “Animals and Nature” or “People and Places” to find pairs of classic story videos and related nonfiction eBooks.
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Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Listen to a story and then tell your own with the puppets provided. Adult caregiver required. Tue, Mar 20, 10a-10:30a, Five Forks, Story Room
Maker Lab! ages 8-13 Join us for hands-on STEM and STEAM activities. 3:45p-4:45p, Pelham Road COMICS
Wed, Feb 21 ART
Wed, Mar 28
Muggle Marauders* ages 8-12 Enjoy games, trivia, crafts, book talk, and more with fellow Harry Potter fans. Registration opened Jan 2. Thu, Feb 22 & Mar 22, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road
Afternoon Adventures best for ages 6+ Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Tue, Mar 27, 4p-4:30p, Five Forks, Story Room
My First Drive-In Movie*
Creation Station: Cartooning*
ages 2-6 Transform a cardboard box into a pretend car and watch a short movie. Bring a box. All other materials provided. Registration opens Feb 12. Mon, Mar 5, 10a-11a, Mauldin** Tue, Mar 6, 10a & 11a, Greer** Thu, Mar 8, 10a-11a, Augusta Road** Fri, Mar 9, 10a-11a, Taylors** Tue, Mar 13, 10:30a-11:30a, Berea** Thu, Mar 15, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Mar 26, 10a-11a, Simpsonville
ages 6-12 Learn the basics of cartooning. Bring paper or a sketchbook and a pencil with an eraser. Registration opens Feb 20. Tue, Mar 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room
**Replaces Story Time at these locations.
Science Station, Jr. Edition: Sound * ages 2-5 Explore the science of sound through play. Adult caregiver required. Registration opens Feb 8. Thu, Mar 8, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest
Lollipops Concert: Irving the Frog and His Violin ages 3-8
Seuss-ology
ages 2-6 Join us for Dr. Seuss activities. Fri, Mar 2, 10a-10:45a, Main, Meeting Room A
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The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents storybased musical programs featuring the GSO String Quintet. Sat, Mar 17, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Mar 17, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
LEGO® Challenge: Wildcard ages 11 & under Celebrate all things LEGO® with books, crafts, games, and a building competition. Adult caregiver required. Fri, Mar 23, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road
For ages 4 & under with a caregiver who is at least 15 years of age. Children ages 5-10 may also enter if visiting with a child age 0-4 and their caregiver.
Spring into Coloring* drop-in, all ages Color in a calm, relaxing atmosphere while enjoying cookies and a beverage. Work on a group project or one of your own. Materials provided. Adult caregiver required with children under 11. Sat, Mar 24, 1p-4p, Taylors
PJ “Mask”erade* ages 11 & under Wear your pj’s and join us for superhero activities, games, and crafts. Registration opens Mar 5. Thu, Apr 5, 10:30a-11:30a, Anderson Road
PAL Center Hours Mon & Tue • 1p - 8p Wed & Thu • 5p - 8p Fri • 1p-4:30p Sat • 9a - 5p Sun • 2p - 5p The PAL Center is located in the Children's Area of the Hughes Main Library Call 864-527-9248 for more information. The PAL Center is closed Feb 16.
Teen Tech Week Tech Club: Photoshop for iPads* ages 11-17 Use iPads to take photos and then learn to edit them. iPads provided. Registration opens Feb 7.
Wed, Mar 7, 4p-5p, Main, Story Room Tech Club: Video Games*
Homeschool Craft It* ages 9-17
ages 11-17 Use Bloxel Video Game Builder Kits to explore video game creation. Registration opened Jan 3. Wed, Feb 7, 4p-5p, Main, Story Room
Registration opens 1 month prior. PERLER BEAD KEYCHAINS
Create colorful keychains using special beads. Mon, Feb 12, 11:30a-12:30p, Taylors UPCYCLED DOG TOYS
Young Adult Book Club ages 12-17 Read the book and join us for a discussion. The Selection by Kiera Cass Thu, Feb 8, 4p-5p, Pelham Road Jackaby by William Ritter Thu, Mar 8, 4p-5p, Pelham Road
All About Anime ages 11-17 Calling all ani-maniacs to watch and discuss all things anime. Explore Asian culture and meet other anime enthusiasts. Cosplay welcome. Fri, Feb 9 & Mar 9, 4:30p-5:30p, Greer Fri, Feb 16 & Mar 16, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room C
Make cute dog toys from old t-shirts. Materials provided. Mon, Mar 19, 11:30a-12:30p, Taylors
Mustache Masquerade*
Hoopla is available on:
ages 12-17 Join us for mustache-themed fun and games with a mustache making contest, trivia, a selfie station, and light refreshments. Registration opened Jan 16. Sat, Feb 17, 2p-3p, Simpsonville
Teen Scribblers* ages 11-17 Share your work, learn from fellow writers, and find new inspiration. Sat, Feb 24 & Mar 24, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville
Cosplay Boot Camp* ages 11-17 Dumbledore’s Army Meeting* ages 12-17 Try on the Sorting Hat, make potions, and create a signature wand. Registration opened Jan 10. Sat, Feb 10, 1p-2p, Travelers Rest
Get ready for upcoming Cons by learning tools and techniques for creating props and armor. Registration opens Feb 16. Sat, Mar 17, 10a-12p, Main, Story Room
Teen Service Day* ages 13-18
Game On: Zombie Games*
Earn volunteer hours. Registration opens 1 month prior. Sat, Feb 10, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Mar 17, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A
ages 9-13 Registration opens Feb 21. Wed, Mar 21, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road
*Registration required Call, email, or visit the library location where you wish to register. See p.2 for library contact information. Call 527-9248 or email teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org for more information or to register for programs at Main. Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program.
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*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information.
Arts and Crafts
Trivia Night Enter as a team or join one when you arrive. Prizes awarded to the winning team.
Grown-Up Gaming Join us for a night of modern tabletop board games. Try a new game or bring your own to share. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more information. GAMES FOR TWO OR MORE
Love Letter, New York Slice, and Patchwork Tue, Feb 6, 20 & Mar 6, 20, 7p-8p, Greer Tue, Feb 27, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room C TRAITORS
Bang! The Dice Game, The Resistance, and Shadows Over Camelot Tue, Mar 6, 20, 7p-8p, Greer Tue, Mar 27, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
GENERAL
Test your knowledge with rounds of general trivia! Bring your own team or join one. Prizes awarded to the winning team. Thu, Feb 8, 22 & Mar 8, 22, 7p-8p, Greer NICHOLAS SPARKS*
Can you remember the details of Nicholas Sparks’ books and movies? Light refreshments served. Mon, Feb 19, 7p-8p, Mauldin GAME OF THRONES*
Three rounds lead the night: general questions, finish this quote, and name that tune. Light refreshments served. Thu, Mar 29, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Thu, Feb 1, 15 & Mar 1, 15, 10a-12p, Greer Sat, Feb 10 & Mar 10, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Sat, Feb 3, 17 & Mar 3, 17, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest
Bring a Craft, Learn a Craft Bring your own crafty hobby to work on. Discuss your craft and techniques with those who are interested, while learning about any attendees’ crafts that pique your interest. Thu, Feb 1 & Mar 1, 6p-8p, Mauldin
Digital Camera Workshop* Trading Card Games ages 18+
Book Bingo*
No Kill Movement*
Bring your favorite trading card deck, play with others, and learn a new game or two. Games include Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more. Sat, Feb 3, 17 & Mar 3, 17, 31, 4p-5p, Greer
Play Bingo and win books! Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize. Tue, Mar 6, 10a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
Let'em Live Upstate shares information and answers questions about the no-kill movement (animal shelters that do not kill healthy or treatable animals) in South Carolina. Meet leaders in the local animal welfare community. Tue, Mar 20, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Tea and Crumpets Concert Welcome To Greenville!* Wondering what singles, couples, pet parents, and the newly married do for fun? Learn where to find out about events that are just right for your interests. Tue, Feb 20, 7p-8p, Mauldin
What’s in a Jail? View and discuss the powerful documentary, 13th, exploring race, justice, and the prison boom in the United States. Thu, Feb 22, 6p-8p, Anderson Road
Trivia with Wilson Casey* Learn from a Trivia Guinness World Record holder as he shares the story of his career in trivia. Then, play trivia games individually or with a team. Space is limited. Tue, Feb 27, 7p-8:30p, Pelham Road
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The Greenville Concert Band presents a collection of British band classics and compositions including pieces by Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan-Williams. Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more info. Sat, Mar 10, 3p-4p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
3D Printing with Bill Masters* Bill Masters, the inventor of 3D printing, shares the story of how he created this innovative technology and how it affects our modern world. Tue, Mar 27, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Apps for Readers Discover apps to help you keep up with your favorite books and authors. Sat, Mar 10, 10a-11a, Augusta Road
Discover Free Online Learning* Learn about free online resources that allow you to direct your own learning. Thu, Mar 29, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Fighting Fake News* Learn techniques to identify fake news stories and critically analyze resources to find the most accurate information. Thu, Mar 15, 7p-8p, Fountain Inn
Clearing the Clutter* Local organization expert Mary Sigmann shares tips on decluttering your professional and personal life. Create an action plan and exchange ideas. Thu, Mar 29, 6:30p-7:30p, Fountain Inn
Photographer with Upstate Wildlife Action, Steven Anschel, teaches how to use your digital camera to take quality photos. Each class participant will take photos of a subject with help from the instructor. Bring your best photo from the previous month to share with the group. Bring a digital camera to use in class. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
Tue, Feb 6, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin CAMERA DIAL MODE
Tue, Mar 6, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin
Drawing Techniques Learn the basics and practice technique. Materials provided or bring your own. BASIC DRAWING: CONTINUOUS LINE
Tue, Feb 6, 7p-8p, Berea COLORED PENCILS: COLOR AND SHADING
Tue, Feb 6, 7p-8:30p, Taylors UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVE: DRAW YOUR OWN VEHICLE
Tue, Feb 13, 6:30p-8p, Berea
Coffee
Coffee Gives Me Superpowers: An Illustrated Book About the Most Awesome Beverage on Earth by Iwata Ryoko (641.3373 Iwata)
Javatrekker: Dispatches from the World of Fair Trade Coffee by Dean Cycon (338.47663 Cycon)
How to Make Coffee: The Science Behind Bean by Lani Kingston (641.3373 Kingston)
Coffee: A Dark History by Anthony Wild (641.3373 Wild)
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Computer Workshops Registration is required for all Computer Workshops. Call 527-9258 for sessions at Main. See p. 2 for branch contact information.
These workshops are designed to enhance your personal or job-related skills.
BEGINNER Little or no prior experience using computers, mobile devices, email, or the internet. This is the starting point for someone new to the digital world.
Introduction to Microsoft Windows 10 Learn the basics. Bring your own laptop or listen in. Thu, Mar 22, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Internet Safety
INTERMEDIATE
Safeguard your privacy and computer. Thu, Feb 1, 3:30p-5p Main, Training Lab Thu, Feb 15, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Some experience navigating a computer, active email address, and able to use an internet browser.
Introduction to Microsoft Office Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Tue, Feb 6, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Mar 7, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Computer Basics Learn to use a mouse and navigate a computer. Wed, Feb 14, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road Thu, Mar 1, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Mar 14, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road Thu, Mar 15, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road
Microsoft Excel II Use advanced features such as formatting, filtering, and formulas. Fri, Feb 2, 10a-11:30a, Pelham Road Thu, Feb 15, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Wed, Mar 28, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Blogging for Beginners Learn the basics of writing a blog. Sat, Feb 10, 3p-4:30p, Augusta Road
Microsoft Word I Create and edit documents. Wed, Feb 14, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Feb 22, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Mar 15, 1p-2p, Anderson Road Tue, Mar 20, 6p-7p, Simpsonville
Email Basics
Microsoft Word II
Set up and use a free email account. Wed, Feb 14, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art, and more to add flair to basic Word documents. Participants must be familiar with basic Microsoft Word editing features. Wed, Feb 21, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Mar 8, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Help! I Forgot My Password Learn how to create, organize, and recover your passwords. Wed, Feb 21, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Mouse & Keyboard Basics Sat, Feb 24, 2p-3p, Augusta Road
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Google Tools Explore the many free tools included with a Google account. Thu, Feb 22, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Mar 6, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road Wed, Mar 14, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Basic Photo Editing with Pixlr Express Photographer with Upstate Wildlife Action Steven Anschel teaches how to use basic editing tools to crop, straighten, and enhance the color of photographs. Thu, Feb 22, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
BOOK A LIBRARIAN Get one-to-one assistance with your technology, job searching, and research needs. Call 527-9258 or visit greenvillelibrary.org/book-alibrarian for an appointment.
Microsoft PowerPoint
ADVANCED
Create slide shows for projects and presentation. Learn how to insert images, set themes, and create basic transitions. Wed, Feb 28, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training lab
Strong confidence using a variety of digital devices and software. These workshops will focus on very specific subjects best suited for patrons comfortable with a variety of computer use.
Microsoft Publisher Create dynamic flyers, brochures, cards, and more. Thu, Mar 15, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Excel I Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Tue, Mar 20, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Downloadable Materials Use your library card to get eBooks, magazines, and streaming music and movies on your smartphone or tablet. Bring your own device (Apple or Android). Wed, Mar 21, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
More Photo Editing with Pixlr Editor Mauldin photographer with Upstate Wildlife Action, Steven Anschel, shows how to make detailed adjustments using layers, cloning, and filters. Participants must have basic photo editing skills. Thu, Mar 22, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. Drawing Techniques (cont.) FIGURE DRAWING
Draw a clothed live model. Tue, Feb 20, 6:30p-8p, Berea Thu, Mar 8, 6:30p-8p, Augusta Road SKETCHING: STILL LIFE
Tue, Mar 20, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn
Valentine Heart Garland* Create a beautiful threedimensional heart garland for your Valentine using decorative paper. Materials provided. Wed, Feb 7, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Scribblers Writing Group Share your work, learn from fellow writers, and find new inspiration. Thu, Feb 8 & Mar 8, 7p-8p, Pelham Road Tue, Feb 13, 27 & Mar 13, 27, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Feb 20 & Mar 20, 7p-8p, Taylors Thu, Feb 22 & Mar 22, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A
Valentine's Day Cards* Did you forget to get something for that special someone? Make valentines with us. Materials provided. Sat, Feb 10, 3p-4p, Greer
Valentine’s Coloring Café* Celebrate Valentine’s Day by coloring with fellow adults while listening to romantic music. Chocolate and warm beverages will be served. Materials provided or bring your own. Mon, Feb 12, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Mon, Feb 12, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Creating in Miniature* Meet with other miniature enthusiasts for support, tips, and help with new techniques. Bring along any mini projects you're working on, or work on the featured mini project. Materials provided. Sat, Feb 24 & Mar 24, 2p-4p, Simpsonville
Art of Improv* Aspiring performer, or working on communication and collaboration in the real world? Come to this introduction to the fundamentals of scene improvisation conducted by Harrison Brookie, Executive Director of Alchemy Comedy Theater. Space is limited. Call 5279258 to register. Tue, Feb 27, 6p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A
Cartoon Creations: Manga* This introduction to cartoon/ comic basics focuses on various aspects of Japanese comics. Examine modern styles to develop a fuller understanding of manga character creation. Bring your own sketchpad, pencils, and pens. Tue, Feb 27, 6:30p-8p, Berea
Coloring Cafe* Join us for the fun and calming practice of coloring while enjoying warm beverages. Coloring materials provided or bring your own. Thu, Feb 22 & Mar 22, 6:30p-8p, Travelers Rest Tue, Mar 6, 7p-8:30p, Taylors Mon, Mar 12, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
St. Patrick’s Coloring Cafe* Bunches of Buttons* Use colorful buttons to create a DIY masterpiece perfect for Spring! Materials provided or bring your own. Fri, Feb 16, 10a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
Enjoy Irish music and light refreshments while coloring with fellow adults. Materials provided or bring your own. Mon, Mar 12, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Paper Garlands*
Altered Book Workshop: Cut and Fold* Learn basic cutting and folding techniques to transform old books into works of art. Materials provided, or bring your own books from home. Mon, Mar 26, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Book Clubs Taylors THROWBACK THURSDAY READS
Revisit the titles you loved as a kid and discover that big ideas come in small packages! Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Thu, Feb 1, 7p-8p, Taylors From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg Thu, Mar 1, 7p-8p, Taylors
Fountain Inn FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BOOK CLUB*
Adults discuss a juvenile graphic novel paired with a juvenile or young adult book. Ages 18+.
Simpsonville The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Thu, Feb 22, 2p-3p Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Thu, Mar 22, 2p-3p
Pelham Road The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Thu, Feb 22, 6:30p-7:30p The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore Thu, Mar 29, 6:30-7:30p
Fountain Inn* Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrick Backman Fri, Feb 23, 3p-4p The Leavers by Lisa Ko Fri, Mar 23, 3p-4p
Club de Lectura en Español* Lee La vida Secreta de las Abejas de Sue Monk Kidd y únete a nosotros para discutir aspectos interesantes del libro. Sàb, Feb 24, 10a-11a, Greer
Real Friends by Shannon Hale and Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty Mon, Feb 5, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn
Lee El Alquimista de Paulo Coelho y únete a nosotros para discutir aspectos interesantes del libro. Sàb, Mar 24, 10a-11a, Greer
El Deafo by Cece Bell and Wonder by R.J. Palacio Mon, Mar 5, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn
Digital Comic Book Club
Travelers Rest Mary Coin by Marisa Silver Mon, Feb 12, 1p-2:30p
Princeless: Save Yourself by Jeremy Whitley, illustrated by M. Goodwin (available online with your Library card at greenvillelibrary.org). Tue, Mar 27, 6:30p-7:30p, Pelham Road
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Mon, Mar 12, 1p-2:30p
Taylors Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Mon, Feb 12, 2p-3p Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz Mon, Mar 12, 2p-3p
Create paper garlands using old books. Materials provided. Tue, Mar 13, 7p-8p, Greer
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Gardening & Sustainability Master Gardener Series Shear Madness* Thu, Feb 8, 7p-8p, Mauldin Small Space Vegetable Gardening* Thu, Feb 15, 7p-8p, Mauldin Growing Vegetables* Mon, Feb 26, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn Herbs* Thu, Mar 15, 7p-8p, Mauldin
African-American Genealogy Workshop Sat, Feb 24, 11a-12p, Main, Meeting Room C Laurens County, SC native LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson discusses sources and strategies for researching enslaved ancestors. Board certified since 2015, Garrett-Nelson was elected a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists in 2016 and is a frequent speaker at national and local venues. Her book is available for purchase after the program. Call 864-527-9212 to register.
African American genealogical research is particularly challenging due to the lack of individuals' names in census records and other documents prior to 1870. To help in this quest, volunteers and staff of the South Carolina Room have produced several volumes, including Slave Name Indexes compiled from Probate Records for Greenville County, Laurens County, Pendelton District/Anderson County, and Pickens County. These resources, along with guided assistance from local African-American genealogy experts, will be highlighted in this workshop on February 24.
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Floral Container Gardening* Wed, Mar 21, 10a-11a, Mauldin Seed Starting and Crop Rotation* Mon, Mar 26, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn
Genealogy & History Family History Club* Explore and document your family history. Learn about genealogy resources available at the library. Sat, Feb 10 & Mar 10, 10a-12p, Pelham Road Wed, Feb 21 & Mar 21, 3p-4p, Simpsonville
Chautauqua Talk Series: Harriet Tubman No single act in Tubman’s life would free more people than the Combahee River Raid, right here in South Carolina. Not a costumed performance. Presented by former owner of The Open Book and SC Humanities Council Board member, Duff Bruce. Tue, Feb 20, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Storytelling Night: My Favorite Places: Then and Now The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville County area and beyond. Come and listen or share your own story related to the night’s theme. Thu, Mar 8, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest
Chautauqua Talk Series: Alice Paul How did a nice young Quaker woman with a PhD end up being force-fed in a city jail and confined to a prison psychiatric ward? Not a costumed performance. Presented by Dr. Melissa Walker, Emerita George Dean Johnson, Jr. Professor of History at Converse College. Tue, Mar 20, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Health & Wellness Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup* Bring your favorite recipes, articles, or other items to share with the group. All food lifestyles welcome. Thu, Feb 1 & Mar 1, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn Thu, Feb 22 & Mar 22, 7p-8p, Berea Sat, Feb 24, 11a-12p, Travelers Rest
Plant-Based Eating for Diabetes* Dr. Beth Morris shares information about preventing and treating diabetes through a plant-based diet. Tue, Feb 6, 7p-8:30p, Augusta Road
Practicing Meditation Learn about the health benefits of meditation and how to practice on a beginner level. No experience necessary. Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing. Wed, Feb 7, 21 & Mar 7, 21, 5:45p-6:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Mon, Feb 19 & Mar 5, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest
Tai Chi Chih for Seniors* Tai Chi Chih and Siejaku Accredited Instructor Adabelle Rychtarik teaches basic T’ai Chi movements in this series. T’ai Chi movements are performed slowly and softly. Classes may especially interest seniors and those with limited mobility. Sat, Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3, 10:30a-12p, Pelham Road
*Registration Required. Call, email, or visit the program location to register. See p.2 for contact information. Chair Yoga*
African-American History
Certified 200-Hour Yoga Instructor Cindy Gilmore leads an introductory class suited for beginners, seniors, and the physically challenged. Sat, Mar 10 & 24, 9:30a-10:30a, Travelers Rest
Plant-Based Diets*
Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of An American Hero / (CD/SPK B Tubman)
Improve your health with insights from two health professionals from Greenville Technical College Personal Trainer Program, Coordinator Erin Fergus and faculty member Jake Henderson. Sat, Mar 24, 10:30a-12p, Mauldin
Put together a strong resume that will make a positive impression on employers. Tue, Feb 20, 6p-7:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Mar 22, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Basic Small Business Start-Up* A business mentor from the Piedmont Chapter of SCORE will guide you through the process of starting and successfully running a small business. Registration is online at: http://piedmontscore. org/workshops/. Tue, Mar 13, 6p-8p, Augusta Road
Languages Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase Bilingüe con Manualidades*
Hidden Figures (DVD Hidden)
Official Guide to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (975.3 Official)
greenvillelibrary.org/learning-center
Job Skills Resume Workshop*
42: The Jackie Robinson Story (DVD Forty)
Free with your library card.
Join a bilingual class to learn Spanish and practice English while doing a fun craft. Únase a una clase bilingüe para aprender Inglés en un ambiente informal y amigable mientras hace manualidades Llame al 269-5210 para más información. Sat, Feb 10 & Mar 10, 10a-11a, Greer Thu, Feb 15 & Mar 15, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Money Smarts VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance @ Your Library United Way of Greenville provides free tax preparation assistance. Call 211 for more information or to make an appointment. Otherwise, services are available on a first come, first served basis.
Freddie Mac CreditSmart®* Greenville County Human Relations Commission teaches how to build and maintain better credit using the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Call 467-7095 to register. Sat, Feb 17 & 24, 9:30a-1:30p, Anderson Road Sat, Mar 24 & 31, 9:30a-1:30p, Augusta Road
LISTEN TO A BOOK with
Couponing Basics* Jenny Martin, writer behind Southern Savers, one of the leading websites for frugal living in the South, teaches the basics of couponing. Learn how to gather and organize coupons, use online resources to find deals, and how to effectively shop with coupons. Sat, Feb 24, 10a-11:30a, Mauldin
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