Feb/Mar 2015 by Greenville County Library System

Feb/Mar 2015 Newsletter Greenville County Middle School Juried Art Show • p. 7 Upstate International Month • p. 10 African-American Genealogy • p.

Celebrate Upstate International Month

Dear Reader, As part of the Library System’s recent strategic planning process, the Board of Trustees and staff adopted a new vision and mission, codified our values and affirmed our code of service as well as established goals and objectives for the next three years. In the right-hand column on this page you’ll find the Library System’s mission statement: to champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection. We strive to fulfill our purpose by providing a vast collection of materials in a variety of formats for all ages, by offering assistance in using technology and the multitude of information resources available, and by hosting opportunities for you to explore your world through programs, classes and presentations. In February we are presenting genealogy programs in recognition of Black History Month, featuring our awardwinning Slave Name Index Greenville County, SC From Probate Records 1787 located in the South Carolina Room at the Hughes Main Library. In March we have Women’s History Month programs as well as several activities in support of Upstate International Month. Check out our complete calendar of events online at greenvillelibrary.org. Whether you are checking out the library for the first time or are a long-standing patron, we’re glad you’re here! Let us help you discover and take full advantage of all your public library has to offer. We are at your service!

Feb/Mar 2015 Board of Trustees Mr. Joe L. Allen, Chair Mrs. Susan Barry, Secretary Mr. Chace Campbell, Vice-Chair Mr. Doug Churdar Mr. Robert Clark Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis Mr. Joe Poore, Treasurer

Executive Director Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

Mission To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.

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.

Sincerely, AYUDA EN SU IDIOMA/ SPANISH SPEAKER AVAILABILITY

Beverly James Executive Director

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 a Cindy Frellick para más información: 242-5000 ext. 2634.

Questions or comments about our newsletter? Email us at communications@greenvillelibrary.org.

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A To help with your library questions, a Spanish/ English speaker is available each Friday in the Children’s Area of the Hughes Main Library. Call Cindy Frellick at 242-5000 ext. 2634 for more information.

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.

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All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Park free at Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green in downtown greenville evenings and weekends.

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Join us for insightful discussions. Chautauqua Discussion: When Movies were Silent Tue Mar 3, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A-C Furman professor Scott Henderson leads this discussion about a time when stories were told in moving pictures set to live music.

Chautauqua Discussion: Gordon Parks Tue, Mar 31, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A-C Local journalist E. Richard Walton leads a discussion of the life and movies of Gordon Parks, the groundbreaking Life magazine photojournalist and first African-American Hollywood film director.

Call 244-1499 for more information.

Locations

Semi-Annual Book Sale Friday, April 24 • 3p-8p Friends Members Only Saturday, April 25 • 10a-5p Open to Public Sunday, April 26 • 1p-5p Open to Public Half-Off Day

Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road, Suite E-2 (Across from Kohl’s)

hours Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

25 Heritage Green Place Greenville 29601

311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644

Simpsonville 29681

maincirc@greenvillelibrary.org

simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org

864-242-5000

fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576

Anderson Road (West) Branch

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 29611

505 Pennsylvania Avenue

316 W Main Street, Taylors 29687

andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org

Greer 29650

taylors@greenvillelibrary.org

864-269-5210

greer@greenvillelibrary.org 864-877-8722

864-268-5955

Hughes Main Library

First Thursday Book Sales Feb 5 & March 5 • 9a-12p Friends Members Only Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door.

626 NE Main Street

Hughes Main Library Mon-Fri • 9:00a-9:00p Sat • 9:00a-6:00p Sun • 2:00p-6:00p

864-963-9031

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

17 Center Street, Travelers Rest 29690

100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605

800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607

travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org

augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org

mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org

864-834-3650

864-277-0161

864-277-7397

Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch 111 N Highway 25 Bypass

Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch

Greenville 29617

1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615

berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695

pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org

Bookmobile • 864-527-9252 Visit greenvillelibrary.org for schedule of stops.

Branches Mon-Thu • 9:00a-9:00p Fri-Sat • 9:00a-6:00p

Library system closed Mon, Feb 16 (Staff Development)

Effective February 1, 2015, daily overdue fines will be 20¢.

864-288-6688

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kids & family programs Feb/mar 2015 Find our program listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

Information and Registration 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 system closing Mon, Feb 16 (Staff Development)

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MAKING IT ! Generous grant funding from the organizations below is making possible special discovery kits that stimulate children's learning of basic concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).These kits are used in our In BeTween Craft and Science Station programs as well as for outreach visits to county community centers.

This project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library.

PELHAM ROAD • 288-6688 Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 Bouncing Babies | 10a-10:30a Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 11, 18, 25 | Story Time | 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 12, 19, 26 Toddler Tales | 10a-10:30a SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031 Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 Bouncing Babies | 10a-10:30a Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 Toddler Tales | 11a-11:30a Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 11, 18, 25 Mother Goose on the Loose 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 12, 19, 26 | Story Time | 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Feb 12, Mar 19 | Craftime 3:30p-4:15p Feb 23, Mar 23 | Mini-Makers 3:30p-4p Mar 21 | Lollipops Concert 10a-10:30a

MINI-MAKERS

weekly programs

The Play and Literacy (PAL) Center will be closed Feb 5, 12, 16, 19 and 26. There are no preschool programs on February 16. There are no weekly preschool programs March 2-6. Due to space limitations, many scheduled story times and special programs cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking permission for your group of 3 or more, please call the location you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be not be admitted.

Early Literacy Skills LK • Letter Knowledge NS • Narrative Skills PA • Print Awareness

PH • Phonological Awareness PM • Print Motivation V • Vocabulary

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

Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. FAIRY TALES FOREVER Wed, Feb 4, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Thu, Feb 5, 10:30a-11a, Berea TURTLES Wed, Feb 11, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

Mondays, 10a, Greer Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville

Musical Jamboree PH PM V Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. For children ages 18 months-4 years. Mondays & Thursdays, 10a, Main, Story Room

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, 10a & 11a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Fridays, 10:30a, Taylors

Toddler Tales PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville

LET’S PRETEND: MS. LISA’S LABORATORY Fri, Mar 13, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A Join us for stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Experiments with motion, weather and chemistry. Ages 2-5. Registration required and opens Feb 13.

SENSORY STORY TIME: WIND

SHAPES Wed, Feb 18, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Thu, Feb 19, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest Mon, Feb 23, 3:30p-4p, Greer Mon, Feb 23, 3:30p-4p, Simpsonville

Fri, Mar 20, 10a-10:45a, Main, Story Room 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 or group. Call 527-9248 or email SensoryStoryTime@greenvillelibrary.org.

BEARS Wed, Feb 25, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Fri, Feb 27, 3:30p-4p, Taylors

STORYVENTURES: EXPLORING LIGHT

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.

TRAINS Sat, Mar 28, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room

GOING GREEN Wed, Mar 11, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room CASTLES Wed, Mar 18, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Thu, Mar 19, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest Mon, Mar 23, 3:30p-4p, Greer Mon, Mar 23, 3:30p-4p, Simpsonville

Join us for hands-on experiences with multiple mediums. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 2 children per adult caregiver. No groups. Registration required. Fri, Feb 6, 11a-12p, Main, Story Room Registration opened Jan 30. Fri, Feb 13, 11a-12p, Main, Story Room Registration opens Feb 6. Fri, Feb 20, 11a-12p, Main, Story Room Registration opens Feb 13.

MOON Wed, Mar 25, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Fri, Mar 27, 3:30p-4p, Taylors

Fri, Feb 27, 11a-12p, Main, Story Room Registration opens Feb 20.

SATURDAY STORIES

UPCOMING

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

MINI-MAKERS: BUGS

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Sat, Feb 14, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room MUSIC Sat, Feb 28, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room

Wed, Apr 1, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Listen to a story and create items using your imagination with provided materials. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver.

GREEN Sat, Mar 14, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room

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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB Fri, Feb 6, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Read Earthquake in the Early Morning and come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventures with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 5-10. Registration required.

SUPER HERO TRAINING ACADEMY

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

Fri, Feb 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

Test your super powers with parachute games, an obstacle course, a shark pit and more! Ages 4-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Jan 12.

AMELIA BEDELIA’S FIRST VALENTINE Fri, Feb 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Listen to an exciting story, play games, make a Valentine card and enjoy refreshments. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE PARTY! Tue, Feb 17, 10:30a-11:15a, Mauldin Join us as we celebrate Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie book series with a party just for their fans! Make your own puppet, play games and listen to Gerald and Piggie stories. All ages. Registration required and opened Mon, Jan 19.

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THE PRINCESS AND THE PIG Fri, Mar 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Hear a story, participate in princess training, make a craft and enjoy refreshments. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

MAD SCIENTISTS CLUB Fri, Mar 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Make some slime to take home. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Feb 23.

LOLLIPOPS CONCERT SCIENCE STATION: GREETING CARDS Wed, Feb 25, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room B Make an interactive greeting card while learning the basics of circuit building. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Jan 12.

CREATION STATION Fri, Feb 27, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Get creative using LEGO® bricks, art supplies and more. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver.

50 STATES SCAVENGER HUNT Sat, Feb 28 & Mar 21, 10a-11am, Greer Join us for a scavenger hunt based on a different state each month. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

LIBRARY LEGO® Fri, Mar 6, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Bring your own LEGO® bricks and let your imagination go wild. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents this musical program which features the book Giraffes Can’t Dance and GSO Percussionist Jason Currin. Sat, Mar 21, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Mar 21, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

SCIENCE STATION: MAKEY MAKEY Wed, Mar 25, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Connect and activate everyday objects using computer technology. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Feb 9.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION

CARNIVAL

Learn about South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution with a visit from General William Moultrie. Theme-based costumes welcome. Ages 5-11. Registration required.

Celebrate the season of Carnival as we learn about its fascinating history through books, crafts and games. Theme-based costumes welcome. Ages 5-11. Registration required.

Mon, Feb 9, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Feb 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer

Tue, Mar 10, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Mon, Mar 16, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest

CRAFTS KIDS & FAMILY STORY TIMES BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES 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. Llame al 242-5000 x2634 para más información. FARM LIFE/LA VIDA CAMPESTRE Fri, Feb 6 I ❤ YOU/TU ERES MI ❤ Fri, Feb 13 I SPY/VEO VEO Fri, Feb 20 TO MARKET, TO MARKET/AL MERCADO VAMOS Fri, Feb 27 FRIENDS FROM MANY LANDS/ AMIGOS DE TODO EL MUNDO Fri, Mar 13 CLASSICS WITH A LATINO TWIST/ CUENTOS CLÁSICOS A LO LATINO Fri, Mar 20 PARTY!/¡FIESTA! Fri, Mar 27

TWILIGHT TALES: 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Story Room All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. CHILLY SCIENCE Mon, Feb 2 Join us for chilly stories and songs, followed by an icy craft and activities about weather and science. GOODNIGHT MOON CELEBRATION Mon, Mar 2 See our new Goodnight Moon wall mural and enjoy stories, snacks, trivia and a craft.

CRAFTIME For ages 5-11. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. 3-D VALENTINES Make a pop-up valentine. Registration required and opened Jan 5. Mon, Feb 2, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Feb 10, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer Thu, Feb 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room Thu, Feb 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Fri, Feb 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors CHINESE DRAGON PUPPETS Hear a Chinese folk tale and make a fierce dragon puppet. Registration required and opens Feb 2. Mon, Mar 9, 3:30p-4:15p, Augusta Road Mon, Mar 9, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Thu, Mar 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room Thu, Mar 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Fri, Mar 20, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Tue, Mar 24, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS

VALENTINE CRAFT

SCIENCE STATION: GREETING CARDS

Fri, Feb 6, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a puzzle craft and hearing a story. Ages 5-11. Registration required.

VALENTINE’S DAY TEA Thu, Feb 12, 3:30p-4:30p, Augusta Road Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories and treats. Ages 4-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration required.

WEE BIT O’ BLARNEY Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day through stories, songs and a scavenger hunt. Ages 3-5.

Make an interactive greeting card while learning the basics of circuit building. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opened Jan 12. This project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library. Fri, Feb 6, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Feb 13, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

SCIENCE STATION: MAKEY MAKEY Thu, Mar 12, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Tue, Mar 17, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Greer

Connect and activate everyday objects using computer technology. Ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver. Registration required and opens Feb 9.

SPRING CRAFT

Fri, Mar 6, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Mar 13, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Celebrate the arrival of spring with a story and a craft! Ages 5-11. Registration required.

UPCOMING BILINGUAL STORY TIME/ CUENTOS BILINGÜES PEEP PEEP PEEP/PÍO PÍO PÍO

Greenville County Middle School Juried Art Show Hughes Main Library March 26-April 26

Fri, Apr 3, 6p-6:45p, Main, Story Room

TWILIGHT TALES: GARDENING Mon, Apr 6, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room Hear green stories and songs followed by a STEAM craft and activities about plants and science.

Visit the Greenville County Middle School Juried Art Show in the Hughes Main Library March 26-April 26. Paintings, drawings, photography, 3-D sculpture, mixed media, textile/fiber designs, computer graphics, jewelry/ metal work and prints will be displayed.

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Tween & Teen programs feb/mar 2015 Find our program listings online at greenvillelibrary.org. Augusta road • 277-0161 Feb 3 | ACT Prep | 6p-7:30p Feb 24 | SAT Prep | 6p-7:30p

Teen Scribblers Bring your best creative writing or come and be inspired.

Sat, Feb 21, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Feb 24, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room Sat, Mar 14, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Mar 24, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room

SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031 Feb 21, Mar 14 | Teen Scribblers | 12p-1:30p Travelers Rest • 834-3650 Feb 21, Mar 21 | Level Up | 3p-5p

Information and Registration

TECH THURSDAY: ALICE 2

Programs at Main: Email TeenLibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9248.

Thu, Feb 26, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Explore computer programming using Alice 2. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opened Jan 20.

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.

TECH THURSDAY: MOZILLA THIMBLE

COLLEGE PREP

HOBBIES

ACT PREP

ALL ABOUT ANIME

Tue, Feb 3, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Get prepared for the ACT with online practice tests and study materials. Rising high school sophomores and up. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 7 & Mar 7, 3p-4p, Greer Discuss all things anime, make crafts and meet other anime enthusiasts. Anime attire/cosplay welcome! Ages 9-17. Registration required.

TEEN SERVICE DAY

IN BETWEEN CRAFT: SPIRAL DESIGNS

Sat, Feb 7 & Mar 7, 1p-4p, Main, Story Room Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required.

SAT PREP Tue, Feb 24, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Get some last-minute SAT prep with online practice tests and study materials. Rising high school sophomores and up. Registration required.

music

Thu, Feb 12, 4:30p-5:30p, Main Play and Literacy Center Learn about geometric design. Apply what you learn by participating in an art activity using a giant spiral designer. Rising 4th-7th graders. Registration required and opened Jan 20.

Thu, Mar 26, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Learn to make your own web page. Participants must have an email address. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens Feb 23.

LEVEL UP Sat, Feb 21 & Mar 21, 3p-5p, Travelers Rest Join us for an afternoon of roleplaying card games. Bring your own deck of cards for Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and/or Yu-Gi-Oh. Ages 11-17.

Free music and video downloads and streaming music with your library card.

UPCOMING TEEN SERVICE DAY Sat, Apr 11, 1p-4p, Main, Story Room Earn up to three volunteer hours. Ages 13-18. Registration required and opens Mar 10.

adult programs feb/mar 2015 Find our program listings online at greenvillelibrary.org.

Information and Registration Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program. library system closing Mon, Feb 16 (Staff Development)

Coming Soon! April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by entering our poetry contest. Adults 18 years and older are invited to participate. Look for details on how to enter the contest in our April/May newsletter.

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Childcare Training

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

West African Dance Sat, Mar 14, 10:30a-11:30a, Mauldin Experience Imani—a West African drum and dance troupe that shares stories through movement and rhythm. Audience participation is encouraged. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 17 & Mar 24, 6p-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 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 nonmembers. Bring your own lunch. Registration required. Fri, Feb 20, 9:30a-4:30p, Augusta Road Tue, Mar 3, 9:30a-4:30p, Taylors Wed, Mar 11, 9:30a-4:30p, Mauldin

The Teenage Brain Tue, Mar 31, 6:30p-7:30p, Augusta Road Find out what is really happening in the teenage brain by watching TED talks by expert neuroscientists.

Tue, Mar 3, 7p-8:30p All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS AUGUSTA ROAD Tue, Feb 10, 6p-7:30p I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Tue, Mar 10, 6p-7:30p Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. BEREA Tue, Feb 24, 10a-11a The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani. Tue, Mar 31, 10a-11a Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. FOUNTAIN INN Tue, Feb 3, 7p-8:30p Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline.

SIMPSONVILLE Thu, Feb 26, 1p-2p The Kindness of Strangers by Katrina Kittle. Thu, Mar 26, 1p-2p Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. TAYLORS Mon, Feb 9, 2p-3p Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Mon, Mar 9, 2p-3p Unbroken: a World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. TRAVELERS REST Mon, Feb 9, 1p-2:30p The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Mon, Mar 9, 1p-2:30p A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea by Captain Richard Phillips.

Downton Abbey Tea Sat, Mar 14, 2p-4p, Taylors Join Daughters of the British Empire for an afternoon of fun, trivia, antique china and afternoon tea. Post Edwardian (early 1900s) costume welcome. Registration required. Space is limited.

Traditional Indian and Bollywood Dancing Sat, Mar 14, 3p-4p, Pelham Road The Taal School of Dance & the Indian Arts perform traditional Indian dances and lead a brief introduction to Bollywood dancing. Registration required.

Save the Date • April 24-26

Merovan Center, Suite E-2 1200 Woodruff Road (Across from Kohl's)

FILMS Mon, Feb 23, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Wed, Mar 18, 4p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Mar 25, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road

Microsoft Excel 2013 Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Registration required.

CLASES DE LA COMPUTADORA EN ESPANOL Llame al 242-5000 x2634 para registrarse. This class also presented in English. See listings below.

¡LO BASICO DE LA COMPUTADORA! Wed, Feb 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Aprenda a usar el ratón, a utilizar la computadora y a abrir una cuenta gratuita de correo electrónico.

COMPUTER CLASSES Call 527-9258 to register for sessions at Main. See p. 3 for branch contact info.

Anderson Road, Augusta Road, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors Get hands-on practice in a one hour session 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.

Ebooks @ the Library Simpsonville Get individualized help learning how to download free eBooks via greenvillelibrary.org. Bring your library card and eReader or mobile device. Call for appointment.

Facebook Basics Wed, Feb 18, 10a-12p, Taylors Learn to create and use a free Facebook account. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 10, 2p-4p, Fountain Inn Wed, Feb 18, 3p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Wed, Feb 25, 1p-4p, Taylors An experienced instructor is on hand to provide one-on-one computer assistance for 30 minutes. Call for appointment.

Learn how to surf the web using Internet Explorer. Registration required. Wed, Feb 25, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Mar 24, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Keyboarding Gain and improve basic typing skills. Registration required.

Intermediate Facebook Learn about security and privacy settings, uploading and sharing photos and more. Registration required. Wed, Feb 18, 1:30p-3:30p, Taylors Wed, Mar 4, 4p-5p, Main Training Lab

Learn to navigate the internet, create folders, save and retrieve files and copy and paste. Registration required. Mon, Feb 23, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Wed, Feb 25, 2p-4p, Fountain Inn

Email Basics Learn to set up and use a free email account. Registration required. Tue, Feb 24, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Mon, Mar 16, 3p-4p, Pelham Road Wed, Mar 25, 5p-7p, Main, Training Lab

Paperback Projections: Literary Film Series Join local educational film group, The Film House, for the screening and discussion of a movie based on a play or book. Call 527-9258 for more information. Ever After: A Cinderella Story (rated PG13) Thu, Feb 26, 6p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room B Romancing the Stone (rated PG) Sat, Feb 28, 3p-5:30p, Greer Jane Eyre (not rated) Thu, Mar 26, 6p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room B Anna Karenina (not rated) Sat, Mar 28, 2:30p-5:30p, Greer

Thu, Feb 26, 10a-12p, Berea Tue, Mar 17, 6p-7:30p, Augusta Road Thu, Mar 26, 12p-1p, Anderson Road

Pinterest Basics Tue, Mar 10, 2p-4p, Taylors Learn to use this free social media forum to collect ideas about hobbies, interests, style and more. Registration required.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2013 Learn to incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art and more to your documents. Participants must be able to use a mouse, have basic typing skills, and a familiarity with basic Microsoft Word editing features. Registration required. Tue, Mar 10, 3p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Mar 26, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road

Microsoft Word 2013 Learn to create and edit documents. Registration required.

Computer Basics Registration required.

Computer Practice

Internet Basics Tue, Feb 10, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Feb 26, 3p-4:30p, Berea Mon, Mar 16, 10a-12p, Augusta Road

Intermediate Computer Computer Tutoring

Wed, March 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

Tue, Feb 24, 3p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Mar 10, 10a-12p, Taylors Wed, Mar 11, 2p-4p, Fountain Inn Tue, Mar 17, 2p-4p, Augusta Road

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2013 Mon, Mar 16, 2p-4p, Augusta Road Learn real world applications while using more advanced features including borders, tables, charts and formulas. Registration required.

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VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance @ Your Library United Way of Greenville provides tax preparation assistance. Call 211 for more information or to make an appointment. Otherwise, services are available on a first come, first served basis.

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT 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 4-Mar 25, 9:30a-2p, Greer Thursdays, Feb 5-Mar 26, 9:30a-2p, Greer

Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Greenville County Human Relations Commission presents best practices for building and maintaining credit. Presenters utilize the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Call 467-7095 to register. Sat, Feb 7 & 28, 9:30a-1:30a, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Mar 21 & 28, 9:30a-1:30a, Augusta Road

Making a Budget with Microsoft Excel 2013 Mon, Feb 9, 3p-4p, Pelham Road Learn the basics of Excel while designing a budget spreadsheet. Registration required.

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Social Security Workshop

Houseplant Care

Registered representative for Social Security Elizabeth Leventis shares information on applying for Social Security. Registration required.

Thu, Mar 12, 7p-8p, Mauldin Master Gardener Polly Powell teaches how to select, plant and care for a variety of houseplants. Registration required.

Tue, Mar 10, 6:30p-7:30p, Berea Thu, Mar 12, 12p-1p, Berea Tue, Mar 31, 6:30p-7:30p, Greer

Simpsonville Fri, Feb 13 & Mar 13, 10a-11a Travelers Rest Thu, Feb 5 & Mar 5, 10a-11a Thu, Feb 19 & Mar 19, 2p-3p

Vegetable Fermentation

Front Yard Gardens Thu, Feb 19, 7p-8p, Mauldin Growing flowers and food instead of grass is becoming a popular front yard look. Master Gardener Eliza Holcombe discusses edible landscaping, no-mow groundcovers and low maintenance year round blooms. Registration required.

Carolina Fence Garden Tue, Mar 3, 7p-8p, Berea Master Gardener Donna Hopkins shares tips for creating a Carolina Fence Garden. Learn how this special type of garden reflects state symbols and how it supports and attracts native animal species. Registration required.

Vegetable and Herb Gardening for Seniors Wed, Mar 4, 10a-11a, Mauldin Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave discusses container or in ground gardening for seniors. Topics covered include light, temperature, container size and soil as well as suitable seeds and plants. Registration required.

Garden Color All Year Long Mon, Mar 16, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest Master Gardener Deb Schneider shares advice on creating an interesting garden every month of the year. Registration required.

Fountain Inn Thu, Feb 12 & Mar 12, 10a-11a Thu, Feb 26 & Mar 26, 2p-3p Greer Fri, Feb 6 & Mar 6, 10a-11a

GARDENING AND SUSTAINABLITY Sat, Feb 7, 10a-11a, Berea Learn to preserve your excess vegetables for later use. Learn about the basics of making sauerkraut, kimchi and your own fermented hot sauce. Registration required.

Berea Wed, Feb 4 & Mar 4, 10a-11a Wed, Feb 18 & Mar 18, 2p-3p

Plight of the Monarch Butterfly Thu, Mar 19, 7p-8p, Greer Master Gardener Faye LeGros shares how to recognize and attract monarchs. She shares information about their life cycles, migration and declining population as well as personal experiences raising them. Registration required.

Spring Flower Planting for Butterflies Tue, Mar 24, 7p-8p, Taylors Master Gardener Ginger Kopka discusses nectar and host plants for common, native butterflies of the Upstate. Registration required.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Long Term Care and Aging Forum Wed, Feb 11, 9:30a-11a, Mauldin A panel of experts discusses hospice, long term care, estate planning, living wills, power of attorney and home health care. Registration required.

Chair Yoga Certified chair yoga instructor Brenda Verdone demonstrates chair yoga techniques that are helpful for seniors and those with limited mobility. Those in wheelchairs are encouraged to attend. Registration required. Augusta Road Tue, Feb 3 & Mar 3, 10a-11a Tue, Feb 17 & Mar 24, 2p-3p

Wellness Workshops Certified Natural Health Practitioner Brenda Verdone teaches you how to integrate wellness into your daily routine for improved health and greater quality of life. Registration required. Wed, Feb 18 & Mar 18, 7p-8p, Greer Thu, Feb 19 & Mar 19, 7p-8p, Simpsonville

Heart Health Tue, Feb 24, 7p-8p, Mauldin Celebrate American Heart Month with Dr. Barbara Faile as she discusses ways to be good to your heart through diet, exercise, tasty recipes and more. Registration required.

Yoga from the Ground Up Sat, Mar 14 & 28, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Rooms B & C Qualified yoga instructors teach the fundamentals of key poses which are linked with the breath into a gentle sequence Beginners and experienced yoga practitioners welcome. Email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register.

Heart Health for Women Fri, Mar 20, 3:00p-4:30p, Travelers Rest Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Learn to be a better participant in your health care with reliable online resources. Registration required.

African-American Genealogy Learn basic genealogy techniques and how to use free online resources available at all library system locations to overcome common obstacles encountered when researching AfricanAmerican ancestry. Registration required.

African-American Genealogy African-American Genealogy programs return to the library in February as part of our Black History Month celebration. These programs are uniquely suited to help those who are tracing their African-American family members back to and before the Civil War. Many who start this type of search find it particularly challenging due to the lack of individual and family 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 two volumes--Slave Name Index of Greenville County, Probate Records 1787-1864 and Slave Name Index of Pickens County, Probate Court Records 1828-1864. These resources, along with guided assistance from local African-American genealogy experts, will be highlighted in the workshop on February 28. Reservation required. Call the South Carolina Room at 242-5000 x2169.

Thu, Feb 19, 6p-8:30p, Anderson Road Thu, Feb 26, 6p-8:30p, Augusta Road Fri, Mar 13, 6p-8:30p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Mar 19, 6p-8:30p, Mauldin

Finding Your Family History Sat, Feb 28, 10a-12:30p, Main, Meeting Room B-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 AfricanAmerican family history. Following the workshop, tours of the South Carolina Room will be offered. Attendance limited. Registration required and opened in January. Call 242-5000 x2169 to register.

online resources

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America’s Obituaries and Death Notices This comprehensive collection of 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 as well as birth, marriage and death records to discover your family’s history.

local obituaries and marriages Visit the "Genealogy and Local History" page at greenvillelibrary.org to search for local obituaries from 1910 to the present and for marriages from 1990 to the present.

Leonardo Andrea Files The Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection for South Carolina is now available in the South Carolina Room. This is a microfilm resource of compiled genealogical information and records including material from wills, deeds, land grants, church records and other sources. There are approximately 1000 folders of research primarily on South Carolina families but also some information on families from other Southern states.

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HISTORY AND GENEALOGY

Steel Magnolias: Greenville Women Genealogical and historical researchers Penny Forrester and Suzanne Case explore the lives of some of the women who played a role, large or small, in the history and development of Greenville County, our state and our country. Discover women of courage, intelligence, talent, resolve and brilliance in this two part series. Call 527-9261 to register. Tue, Mar 10, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Sat, Mar 14, 10a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A

Storytelling Night: Home Remedies and Family Doctors

Sherman and the Civil War Sat, Feb 7, 2:00p-3:00p, Main, Meeting Room B Dr. Patricia McNeely discusses General Sherman's creation of what was a new form of physical, economic and psychological warfare. Learn how the Civil War’s beginning and ending connects to Greenville through duels and gold trains. Call 527-9293 to register.

Thu, Mar 12, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville county area and

HOBBIES Needle and Thread: Sewing Fundamentals Tue, Feb 3, 6p-8p, Taylors Learn to select patterns, fabric, thread, and more as well as how to find sewing books at the library. Registration required.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Thu, Feb 5, 19 & Mar 5, 19, 10a-12p, Greer Thu, Feb 5, & Mar 12, 1p-3p, Fountain Inn Thu, Feb 5 & Mar 5, 6p-8p, Mauldin Sat, Feb 7 & Mar 7, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Feb 7, 21 & Mar 7, 21, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Sat, Feb 21 & Mar 21, 10a-12p, Taylors

individualized assistance: • Searching Library website or catalog • Researching a topic beyond Google • Downloading eBooks, audiobooks, magazines or music • Searching for funding and grants • Using business and investment research tools • Using online test preparation resources • Starting your family history research Personalized computer tutoring:

HUGHES MAIN LIBRARY

• Computer, internet and email basics

Visit greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more information about Book a Librarian or to schedule an appointment.

• Microsoft Word basics • Microsoft Excel basics • Microsoft PowerPoint basics • How to search for a job online • How to fill out an online job application • How to create a basic resume

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LANGUAGE CLASSES

Basic Digital Photography Award-winning photographer Michael Lamb shows you major features and icons, composition, camera care, how to use your cameraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scene modes and more. Registration required. Thu, Feb 5, 6p-8p, Greer Thu, Mar 5, 6p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A

Scribblers Writing Group Adult creative writers at any level or of any genre are invited to bring their best work or come get inspired. Tue, Feb 10 & Mar 10, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Feb 26 & Mar 26, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

Dawn Outreach Services

Big Stone Gap: a novel by: Adriana Trigiani FIND IT: Fic Trigiani

for the whole family

! Over 60 foreign language courses featuring native speakers.

Regional Waterfalls Mon, Feb 23, 6p-7p, Travelers Rest Avid hiker and paddler Jared Hancock shares information about beautiful upstate waterfalls. Registration required.

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Language Learning

Russian Conversational Club Wed, Feb 11 & Mar 11, 6:30p-7:30p, Pelham Road Practice speaking Russian with native speaker and interpreter Marianna Avery. Registration required.

Online Language Courses Fun and cultural specialty courses including Romantic Courses, Pirate, and Medical Spanish.

Thu, Mar 12, 7p-8p, Main, Training Lab Learn to use online databases available via greenvillelibrary.org to study another language. Call 527-9258 to register.

Robin Berea Branch

I'm Watching Belle FIND IT: DVD Belle

Simon Pelham Road Branch

Beginner Spanish* Learn on the go. Take a self-paced lesson, anytime-anywhere via free mobile apps.

Sat, Mar 28, 2p-3p, Pelham Road Furman University lecturer Angeli Leal teaches basic Spanish for beginners. Registration required. *Three part series. Classes continue on Apr 11 and 25.

Family Night: Bingo Thu, Feb 26 & Mar 19, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Join us for an evening of Bingo! Prizes awarded to winners. Registration is required.

Mushroom identification Tue, Mar 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Fountain Inn Learn how to identify key features of the various wild fungi found in our region. Bring any mushrooms or pictures of mushrooms you have found for further discussion after the program. Registration required. Do not eat mushrooms growing naturally outdoors.

Kumihimo: Japanese Cord Braiding Tue, Mar 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Make a bracelet using this easy and fun technique. Materials provided. Call 527-9258 to register.

International Quilt Day Sat, Mar 21, 10a-2p, Pelham Road Foothills Piecemakers Quilting Guild of Greenville celebrates with a display of quilts, quilting demonstrations and a discussion of quilting history.

Beaded Jewelry: Chain Necklaces Sat, Mar 28, 10a-11:30a, Simpsonville Design and create a one of a kind beaded chain necklace. All materials provided. Registration required.

UPCOMING

I'm Listening to St. Vincent by St. Vincent FIND IT: CD/MUS 789.4 St. Vincent

Smart Money Saturday: Free Financial Fair and Workshops Sat, Apr 25, 10a-3p, Main Smart Money Saturday returns for a second year to help you get smart about your money. Morning and afternoon sessions will cover financial topics such as credit basics, budgeting, and how to set goals and track your money. Explore other money topics throughout the day at the financial fair. Local business and organizations will be on hand with information about their financial resources and services. Call 467-7095 for more information.

Audiobooks, eBooks Magazines, Music

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Saturday, April 25 9:30a-3p â&#x20AC;˘ Main Free Financial Fair and Workshops

Smart Money Saturday returns for a second year to help you get smart about your money. Morning and afternoon sessions will cover financial topics such as credit basics, budgeting, and how to set goals and track your money. Explore other money topics throughout the day at the financial fair. Local business and organizations will be on hand with information about their financial resources and services. Call 467-7095 for more information.

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