September 2021 Event Guide

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EVENT GUIDE Greenville County Library System SEPTEMBER 2021 ADULTS • 864-527-9258 explore@greenvillelibrary.org

TEENS • 864-527-9248 teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org

All Library System locations are closed Sun, Sep 5 and Mon, Sep 6 for Labor Day.

KIDS • 864-527-9248 child@greenvillelibrary.org

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Seed Library Extravaganza HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EXHIBIT Hughes Main Library Sep 15–Oct 15

Sat, Sep 18 • 10a–1p Berea Branch

September is

National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Enjoy installations featuring traditional folk art.

Visit greenvillelibrary.org/hispanicheritage-month for more information.

Join us for a harvest celebration! Visit with local gardening experts and take home seeds for your garden. Enjoy interactive events and win prizes!

Pop-Up Seed Library It’s never too early to get your first library card. Children of all ages can sign up, and kids ages 5–12 get a free tote bag with their first library card.

Take home up to five packets of seeds.

Thu, Sep 2, 12p–2p Taylors Branch Tue, Sep 7, 12p–2p Simpsonville Branch

Baby & Preschool Classes

Some locations have limited attendance. Ask for a free admission ticket at the desk These classes use the Palmetto Basics to build Kindergarten Readiness. Visit greenvillelibrary.org/kids for more information.

STEAM Storytime ages 3–6

Thu, Sep 9, 10a–11a, Travelers Rest Hands-on experiments.

Preschool Story Time

Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Tuesdays, Sep 7–28, 10a & 11a, Greer, Meeting Room Tuesdays, Sep 7–28, 11a, Berea Wed, Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Wed, Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11a, Fountain Inn Thu, Sep 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Mon, Sep 13, 20 & 27, 10a, Main Mon, Sep 13, 20 & 27, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Mon, Sep 13, 20 & 27, 10a & 11a, Travelers Rest

Story Time

Stories, music, and activities that help children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Thu, Sep 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a, Augusta Road Fri, Sep 10, 17 & 24, 10a & 11a, Taylors Mon, Sep 13, 20 & 27, 10a & 11a, Mauldin

Toddler Story Time

Stories, music, and activities that help babies and toddlers develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Tuesdays, Sep 7–28, 10a, Berea Tuesdays, Sep 7–28, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Wed, Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a, Fountain Inn Wed, Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Wed, Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a & 11a, Travelers Rest Thu, Sep 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a, Main Thu, Sep 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Mon, Sep 13, 20 & 27, 10a & 11a, Greer, Meeting Room

Crafternoon: Collage Art ages 11 & under

Supplies provided.

Wed, Sep 8, 3:30p–4:30p, Taylors Thu, Sep 9, 3:30p–4:30p, Augusta Road Wed, Sep 15, 3:30p–4:30p, Travelers Rest Mon, Sep 20, 3:30p–4:30p, Mauldin Fri, Sep 24, 3:30p–4:30p, Anderson Road

Science Station: Inertia ages 6–12

Guided activities and experiments.

Thu, Sep 9, 10:30a–11:30a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Wed, Sep 22, 10:30a–11:30a, Greer, Meeting Room

Preschool Picassos: Alma Thomas ages 2–6

Wed, Sep 15, 10a–10:45a, Greer, Meeting Room Dress for mess.

Adventures in History: The Great Chicago Fire ages 5–11

Thu, Sep 16, 10:30a–11:15a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Crafts and activities.

Wacky Science: Composting (A Great, Rotten Idea) ages 10–14

Outdoor Colonial Herb Garden ages 18+

Thu, Sep 16, 4:30p–5:30p, Simpsonville Fun science experiments.

Wed, Sep 1, 6p–7p, Main, front lawn Led by retired Walnut Grove Plantation presenter and historian Gary Pender.

The Studio: Photography ages 6–12 NEW!

Trivia Night at Birds Fly South ages 21+

Activities focused on the arts.

Thu, Sep 23, 10:30a–11:15a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Thu, Sep 30, 10:30a–11:15a, Greer, Meeting Room

Thu, Sep 2, 6:30p–8:30p, Birds Fly South Ale Project 1320 Hampton Avenue, Ext. Greenville, SC 29601

Family Craft Night: Fall Leaves all ages

Outdoor Yoga for Beginners ages 18+

Thu, Sep 23, 5p–7p (drop-in), Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B Supplies provided.

Teen Service Time

ages 12–18

Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided.

Tue, Sep 14, 4:30p–6p, Main, Teen Area Tue, Sep 28, 4:30p–6p, Simpsonville

All About Anime

ages 12–17

Fri, Sep 3 & 17, 12:15p–12:45p, Simpsonville, outside Dress comfortably and bring a mat or beach towel.

Songs of the Folk Outdoor Concert all ages Thu, Sep 23, 6:30p–8p, Five Forks, outside Tyler and Lauren Carson of Songs of the Folk (formerly Swamp Rabbit Railroad) present songs and stories.

Wed, Sep 15, 6:30p–7:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Room B Cosplay welcome. Snacks provided.

VIRTUAL EVENTS Classes on YouTube

@GreenvilleLibrary

Teen Takeout Craft: Tile Coaster

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Sep 1 Create something fabulous by watching a how-to video.

Origami: Pinwheel

ZOOM Events

Wed, Sep 1 Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games.

Wed, Sep 1 Paper-folding fun!

Preschool Picassos: Alma Thomas

Wed, Sep 1 Listen to a story, learn about the artist, and create your own art. Request a kit at greenvillelibrary.org/ kids-virtual-activities.

Wacky Science: Composting (A Great, Rotten Idea)

Wed, Sep 1 Explore science topics and watch experiments!

Teen Cuisine: Coffee Maker

Wed, Sep 1 Quick, easy, and delicious recipes.

= Registration required. Visit greenvillelibrary.org/events to register.

Visit greenvillelibrary.org/locations for complete listing of locations and contact information.

ages 18+

Wed, Sep 22, 6p–7p Read and discuss “Neighbors” by Ron Rash.

A digital copy will be emailed to you when you register.

Unraveled: Fiber Arts

Gardening in Greenville County: Years of Lessons Learned ages 18+ Wed, Sep 8, 6p–7p Led by a Master Gardener.

Trivia Night!

Short Story Café

ages 18+

ages 18+

Sat, Sep 25, 10a–11a Share ideas with fellow enthusiasts.

BYOBook Club

ages 18+

Mon, Sep 27, 6p–7p Share your favorite new book.

Tue, Sep 14, 6p–7:30p

Genealogy Drop-In

ages 18+

Thu, Sep 16, 4p–5p Discover your ancestors.

Throwback Reads

ages 18+

Tue, Sep 21, 6:30p–7:30p Discuss All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor.

The library reserves the right to limit attendance to below the permitted occupancy. All events are “conditions permitting.” Adults attending events for youth must be accompanied by at least one child.