SUMMER READING SPECIAL EVENTS Magic with Jack Roper
Lollipops Concerts
Sarah Dippity: Magic & Comedy for Kids**
Mon, Jun 1, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Join us for this fun family event starring local celebrity Jack Roper. Best for ages 5 and up.
Mon, Jun 15 & Aug 3, 7p-7:30p, Main Meeting Room A The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents these free musical programs for young children and their families.
Mon, Jul 13, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A Back by popular demand! You’ll enjoy this high energy, interactive comedy show that includes magic, storytelling, ventriloquism, audience participation and lots of laughs. All ages.
Children’s Writing Workshop
Jeff Holland, Drummer
Summer Reading Kickoff Friday, June 5, 4:30p-6p, Main Library Registration • Balloon Animals • Friends of the Library Children’s Used Book Sale • Face Painting • Concert
Summer Reading Kickoff Concert featuring Lunch Money** Fri, Jun 5, 5p-5:45p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Lunch Money, a musical trio from Columbia, South Carolina, performs kid centered Indie Rock in this energetic, musical salute to the stuff of childhood— blowing bubbles, pushing buttons, going to the library and getting dizzy.
Cold Blooded Encounters** Encounter a variety of reptiles, amphibians and bugs. Best for ages 5 and up. Mon, Jun 8, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 8, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jun 9, 10:30, Berea Wed, Jun 10, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thu, Jun 11, 10a, Augusta Road Fri, Jun 12, 10:30a, Anderson Road Mon, Jun 15, 10a & 11a, Mauldin Tue, Jun 16, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jun 17, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 18, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thu, Jun 18, 2p, Main, Meeting Room A (daycares/groups welcome)* Fri, Jun 19, 10a & 11a, Taylors
Science Magic Roper Mountain Science Center presents amazing and unbelievable science and teaches you what’s behind this seeming magic. Thu, Jun 11, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Tue, Jun 30, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A
Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop. Her books for middle readers will be available for purchase. Bring pencil and paper. Ages 8-12. Registration required and opens one month prior to program. Sat, Jun 20, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Tue, Jul 14, 2:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Mr. Bond, The Science Guy** Join us for bubbling potions, a Mega Hoberman Sphere, exciting chemical reactions and, of course, explosions! Best for ages 3-7. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Mon, Jun 22, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 22, 3:30p, Mauldin Mon, Jun 22, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jun 23, 10:30a, Berea Tue, Jun 23, 3:30p, Greer Wed, Jun 24, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Wed, Jun 24, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 25, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, Jun 25, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 26, 10:30a, Anderson Road Fri, Jun 26, 3:30p, Taylors
Wildlife Rehab of Greenville Wed, Jul 1, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A Meet and learn about our local wild animals. Ages 6-12. Registration required and opens Jun 1.
All Hands Productions: Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stuff** Join us for a retelling of this classic, along with a few original tales. Mon, Jul 6, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jul 6, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jul 7, 10:30a, Berea Wed, Jul 8, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thu, Jul 9, 10a, Augusta Road Fri, Jul 10, 10:30a, Anderson Road Mon, Jul 13, 10a & 11a, Mauldin Tue, Jul 14, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jul 15, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 16, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thu, Jul 16, 2p, Main, Meeting Room A (daycares/groups welcome)* Fri, Jul 17, 10a & 11a, Taylors
**This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
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Explore percussive instruments and sounds in this hands-on journey across the continents. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Mon, Jul 20, 10a & 11a, Mauldin Mon, Jul 20, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jul 21, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jul 22, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 23, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fri, Jul 24, 10a & 11a, Taylors
Critter Keeper Meet live creepy crawly critters. Best for ages 5 and up. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Mon, Jul 27, 10a & 11a, Mauldin Mon, Jul 27, 3:30p, Travelers Rest Mon, Jul 27, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jul 28, 10a & 11a, Greer Tue, Jul 28, 3:30p, Berea Wed, Jul 29, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Wed, Jul 29, 3:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Jul 30, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thu, Jul 30, 2p, Main, Meeting Room A (daycares/groups welcome)* Fri, Jul 31, 10a & 11a, Taylors
Reading All Stars Preview Party Fri, Jul 31, 11a-12p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Celebrate the upcoming Reading All Stars games on Aug 2 and Aug 16 at Fluor Field. Games, face painting, door prizes and autographs by Greenville Drive players. Baseball attire welcome. Special appearance by Reedy Rip’It. Your reading log is your admission ticket. Join us for fun this summer! Our Summer Reading Special Events are exclusively for registered Summer Readers, so register, mark your calendars, and plan to enjoy these fantastic events! Your reading log is required for admission along with the numbered ticket you obtain in the lobby prior to the event. No groups, except as noted* above. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. *DAYCARES, SUMMER RECREATION CLASSES AND OTHER GROUPS Groups may attend the following 2p performances at the Main Library: Cold Blooded Encounters (Jun 18), All Hands Productions: Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stuff (Jul 16), and Critter Keeper (Jul 30). Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation.
SUMMER READING 2015 JUNE 5-AUGUST 1 Register at the Greenville County Library System location you visit most. August 1 is the last day to collect your prizes! Visit greenvillelibrary.org and click on Events to find out more about Summer Reading!
READING CHALLENGE 1 - Read for 12 hours OR read 48 books. 2 - Record hours or books read. 3 - Show your timed reading log or book title list* to staff at the library where you registered and get great prizes!**
1 - Read or listen for 12 hours. 2 - Record hours read or listened to. 3 - Show your reading log* to staff at the library where you registered and get great prizes!**
Last day to collect your prizes is August 1!
PRIZES**
Ages 3-12
Rising 6th-12th Graders
*Only one reading log per person may be redeemed. **While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered. ***The Greenville Drive voucher must be redeemed for a ticket to a special Reading All Stars Celebration Game. (Only Summer Readers who have completed their reading challenge and earned a voucher may use it—not family members or friends.) Choose either of two games: Sun, Aug 2 or Aug 16 (pregame ceremonies begin at 3p, Parade of Champions at 3:30p and game at 4p). Parades start at the Field Street entrance to Fluor Field. All qualifying readers may pick up a free Drive Reading All Stars Michelin N.A. t-shirt at the Field Street entrance prior to the parade. Once you earn your voucher, go to: GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS and enter to win. Winners will be chosen to: Throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch (ages 8 and over). Be the Honorary Ball Boy or Bat Girl (ages 10 and over). Have their names displayed on the DriveVision (children and/or teens).
• Entered to win a one-year family membership to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate • Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game*** • Taco Bell coupon • Reading medal
• Entered to win a Greenville Rec Ice Skating/Waterpark pass • Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game*** • Taco Bell coupon • Black retro sunglasses