Sep/Oct 2016 News & Events GreenvilleLibrary.org
An exploration of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous sleuth, Sherlock Holmes Events September 26-October 27
Locations 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
Sep/Oct 2016 Hours Branches Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri-Sat • 9a-6p
Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch 100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-0161
Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch
Hughes Main Library Mon-Fri • 9a-9p Sat • 9a-6p Sun • 2p-6p
111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695
Holiday Closings
Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch
Sun, Sep 4 & Mon, Sep 5 (Labor Day)
505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 greer@greenvillelibrary.org 864-877-8722
Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch 800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607 mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-7397
Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-288-6688
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
Bookmobile Visit greenvillelibrary.org for schedule of stops. outreach@greenvillelibrary.org 864-527-9252
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Day of the Dead/El Día De Los Muertos p. 6 Spooky Fun for Kids p.7 Meet the Author p. 8-9 NaNoWriMo p. 10
311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576
Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch
Jaramillo Latin Dance Academy p. 6
Textile Heritage Festival p. 14 Meet Stufona Latta p.15
Mission
About this newsletter
To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.
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.
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 ADA Coordinator, at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.
All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Park free at Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville evenings and weekends.
Board of Trustees 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. 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 242-5000 ext. 2634 for more information.
Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Dr. Grady Butler Mr. Chace Campbell, Chair Mr. S. Allan Hill, Vice-Chair Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Dr. Fritz Moise Mrs. Deryl Paradis, Secretary Mr. Joe Poore, Treasurer
Executive Director Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org
Questions or comments about our newsletter? Email us at communications@greenvillelibrary.org.
Used Book Sales First Thursday** Sep 1, Oct 6 & Nov 3 • 9a-12p
Semi-Annual Fri, Oct 28 • 3p-7p** Sat, Oct 29 • 10a-5p Sun, Oct 30 • 1p-5p (50% off) **Friends members only. Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door. Merovan Center, Suite E-2 1200 Woodruff Road (across from Kohl's) Proceeds from book sales help to fund Greenville County Library System programs.
2016-2017 Board of Directors Emma Belcher, Vice-President Judi Carpenter Jim Condon, Friends Shop Commttee Chair Linda Dilleshaw, Membership Development Committee Chair Phil Elliott Cindy R. Goldberg Michelle Marckini, Book Sales Committee Chair Pat McLoughlin Steven Nash, Financial Officer Cory B. Patterson, President Debbi Pendino Dorothy Pierce Alice Ramos Mary Ann Stonoha, Treasurer
Sherlock Holmes: Beyond Sir Arthur Conan Doyle*
Dr. Tracy Revels, Associate Professor of History and Chair of the History Department of Wofford College, explores the many adaptations of the character beyond the original stories: from music hall skits to stage, screen, television, pastiche novels, animation and even ballet. Discuss your favorite and what you think Doyle would make of the more outlandish interpretations. Call 277-7397 to register.
Mon, Sep 26, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin
From Page to Stage: Sherlock Holmes Films
Donnalynn Hess, Director of Education of the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University and at Heritage Green, explores the journey of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous character from the written word to the movies. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more information.
Thu, Oct 13, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Meet Sherlock Holmes
Larry Bounds, veteran performer and English teacher at Wade Hampton High School, channels the spirit of Sherlock Holmes in this fascinating exploration of Arthur Conan Doyle’s sleuth. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more information.
Thu, Oct 20, 6:30p-7:30p, Main Meeting Rooms A-C
Hollywood Lies Murder Mystery Game*
Fame. Celebrity. Murder. Come solve the murder mystery game, Hollywood Lies. Match your wits against other players to achieve your goals and deduce who the criminal is. Space is limited. Registration required and begins September 26. Call 527-9258 to register and for more information. This event may be canceled if minimum number of registered participants is not met.
Thu, Oct 27, 5:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Your exploration of Sherlock Holmes is just beginning. Discover more clues about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the creation of his iconic character as well as detailed information about the Baker Street Days program series by visiting http://libguides.greenvillelibrary.org/baker-street-days. *Registration required Sep/Oct 2016 | 3
KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAMS SEP/OCT 2016 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.
Holiday Closings Sun, Sep 4 & Mon, Sep 5 (Labor Day)
Augusta Road • 277-0161 Story Time • Sep 8, 15, 29 & Oct 13, 20 10a-10:30a Born Learning Trail Walk • Sep 14 • 10a-10:30a Mini-Makers • Sep 21 & Oct 19 • 10a-10:30a Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 22 10a-10:30a Bus Story Time • Oct 6 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 27 • 10a-10:30a
Berea • 246-1695
Musical Jamboree • Sep 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 & Oct 3, 6, 10, 13, 20, 24, 27, 31 • 10a-10:30a Bilingual Story Time • Sep 9, 23, 30 & Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4 • 6p-6:45p Saturday Stories • Sep 10, 24 & Oct 8, 22 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales • Sep 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 24, 31 11a-11:30a Craftime • Sep 15 & Oct 20 • 3:30p-4:15p Bilingual Story Time Special Event: Jaramillo Latin Dance Academy • Sep 16 • 6p-6:45p Hispanic Celebration Month Masks • Sep 17 11a-12:30p Lollipops Concert • Sep 17 & Oct 29 • 11:30a-12p Creation Station • Sep 20 • 4p-5p Meet the Author: Trenton Lee Stewart • Sep 27 4:30p-6p International Ballet • Oct 1 • 11:30a-12p Twilight Tales: Wildlife Geeks • Oct 3 • 7p-7:30p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 17 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 27 • 11a-11:30a
Story Time • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11 10:30a-11a Mini-Makers • Sep 6 & Oct 11 • 3:30p-4p Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 20 • 10:30a-11a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 18 • 10:30a-11a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 25 • 10:30a-11a
Fountain Inn • 862-2576 Story Time • Sep 7, 14, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19 10:30a-11a Mini-Makers • Sep 14 & Oct 12 • 3:30p-4p Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 21 10:30a-11a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 26 • 10:30a-11a Monster Bash • Oct 27 • 3:30p-4:30p
Greer • 877-8722 Story Time • Sep 6, 13, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Sep 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Craftime • Sep 13 & Oct 11 • 3:30p-4:15p Science Station • Sep 16 & Oct 14 10:30a-11:30a Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 20 10a-10:30a Adventures in History • Sep 27 & Oct 25 3:30p-4:30p International Ballet • Oct 1 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 25 • 10:30a-11a Lollipops Concert • Oct 29 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 31 • 10a-10:30a
Main • 527-9248 Bouncing Babies • Sep 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 & Oct 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 • 11a-11:30a Mini-Makers • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov 2 • 10:30a-11a
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Mauldin • 277-7397 Story Time • Sep 12, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 24 10a-10:30a Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 19 10a-10:30a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 17 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 31 • 10a-10:30a
Pelham Road • 288-6688 Bouncing Babies • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18 • 10a-10:30a Story Time • Sep 7, 14, 28 & Oct 5, 12 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Toddler Tales • Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10a-10:30a Craftime • Sep 12 & Oct 17 • 3:30p-4:15p Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 21 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Dinosaur Discovery • Sep 26 • 3:30p-4:15p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 19 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a My Tiny Town • Oct 24 • 10a-11a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 25 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 26 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a
Simpsonville • 963-9031 Bouncing Babies • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18 • 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11a-11:30a Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Story Time • Sep 8, 15, 29 & Oct 6, 13 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Mini-Makers • Sep 12 & Oct 10 • 10a-10:30a Craftime • Sep 15 & Oct 20 • 3:30p-4:15p Lollipops Concert • Sep 17 • 10a-10:30a Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 22 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 20 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 25 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 27 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a
Taylors • 268-5955 Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13, 20 • 10:30a-11a Story Time • Sep 9, 16, 30 & Oct 7, 14 10a-10:30a Craftime • Sep 6 & Oct 4 • 3:30p-4:15p Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 23 10a-10:30a Series Savvy • Sep 20 & Oct 18 • 3:30p-4:15p Craft Toys for Pets • Oct 13 • 3:30p-4:15p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 21 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 27 • 10:30a-11a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 28 • 10a-10:30a
Travelers Rest • 834-3650 Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a Science Station • Sep 9 & Oct 7 • 10:30a-11:30a Story Time • Sep 12, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 24 10:30a-11a Talk Like a Pirate Story Time • Sep 19 10:30a-11a Craftime • Sep 19 & Oct 17 • 3:30p-4:15p Adventures in History • Sep 20 & Oct 18 3:30p-4:30p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 31 • 10:30a-11a
READ FOR THE RECORD Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record on Oct 27 and read The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Visit readfortherecord.org for more information about this campaign and to register.
LIBRARY behind the scenes tour Get a glimpse of the SC Room archives and the IT department. Find out how new materials are prepared for checkout. 75 min. (5th grade and up)
AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ONLY
story time Stories, music and movement activities. 30 min. (K3-5th grade)
DR SEUSS TOUR
computer lab/ reference tour
Children search for Dr. Seuss's characters as they explore the library. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)
Library staff will guide students in accessing
DEWEY DECIMAL
the quality resources and services offered by the library system. Sessions can be tailored to student needs. 1.5 hours (5th grade and up)
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Dive into the Dewey Decimal System with fun facts, a quack-tastic game and a flock of unforgettable friends. 45 min. (3rd-5th grade) AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
tours and programs by request The Greenville County Library System offers these tours and programs for groups of 10 or more. Call 527-9248 to schedule a tour or program at the Main Library or call the desired branch. See p. 2 for branch contact information. Please have the following information available when you call: Name of the school or group • Name, phone number, and email address of the group's primary contact person • Expected number of attendees • Age range of the group • Date/time preference with alternative • Name of tour or program (see descriptions above)
Safari Tour This is a look-and-find adventure. 30 min. (3rd-5th grade) AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ONLY Sep/Oct 2016 | 5
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with regional programs throughout the fall. Visit http://www. hispanicheritagemonthsc.com/ for a complete listing of related events in the community.
Talk. Read. Write. Sing. Play. EARLY LITERACY SKILLS LK • Letter Knowledge NS • Narrative Skills PA • Print Awareness PH • Phonological Awareness PM • Print Motivation V • Vocabulary
Bilingual Story Time/ Cuentos Bilingües all ages Enjoy an English/Spanish story time. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español. Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información. 6p-6:45p, Main, Story Room BACK TO SCHOOL/ DE REGRESO A CLASES
Fri, Sep 9 CLASSICS WITH A LATIN TWIST/ CUENTOS CLÁSICOS A LO LATINO
JARAMILLO LATIN DANCE ACADEMY Join us for a demonstration of dancing to Latin beats. Acompáñenos para una velada de bailes Latinos. Fri, Sep 16, 6p-6:45p, Main, Meeting Room A
Fri, Sep 23
Bouncing Babies PM V 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 Tuesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10a, Simpsonville Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors
Mother Goose on the Loose PH PM V 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. Tuesdays, 10a, Taylors Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville
There will be no weekly preschool classes September 1-5.
Musical Jamboree PH PM V Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement and instrument play. Ages 18 months-4 years. Mondays & Thursdays, 10a, Main, Story Room
Story Time NS PA PM V Join us for stories, music and activities that develop social, listening and comprehension skills in preschool children. Mondays, 10a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fridays, 10a, Taylors
Toddler Tales PM V 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road
HOW ARE YOU?/¿CÓMO TE SIENTES? SPANISH 101/ESPAÑOL PARA PRINCIPIANTES
Fri, Oct 21
Fri, Sep 30
DAY OF THE DEAD/ EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
FAMOUS HISPANICS/HISPANOS FAMOSOS
Fri, Oct 28
Fri, Oct 7
ERIC CARLE, STORIES AND ART/ ERIC CARLE, HISTORIAS Y ARTE
GARDENING/JARDINERÍA
Fri, Nov 4
Listen to gardening stories. Pick up your clay pot from the Sep 20 Creation Station workshop (see p. 8) or make one from newspaper, and then plant a seed in it. Fri, Oct 14
Hispanic Heritage Month Masks ages 2-10 Decorate a mask before or after attending the Lollipops concert. Sat, Sep 17, 11a-12:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Mini-Makers ages 2-5
STARRY NIGHT
Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Adult caregiver required.
Wed, Oct 5, 10:30a-11a, Main Story Room
TRASH TO TREASURE
Mon, Oct 10, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Tue, Oct 11, 3:30p-4p, Berea Wed, Oct 12, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Wed, Oct 12, 3:30p-4p, Fountain Inn Wed, Oct 19, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road
Tue, Sep 6, 3:30p-4p, Berea Mon, Sep 12, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Wed, Sep 14, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Wed, Sep 14, 3:30p-4p, Fountain Inn Wed, Sep 21, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road
NATURE’S TEXTURES
MY BONES CRAYONS
Wed, Sep 7, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Wed, Oct 19, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room MONSTERS
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SOCKS
Wed, Sep 21, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Wed, Oct 26, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room CANDY
3D FUN
Wed, Sep 28, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Wed, Nov 2, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Science Station* ages 6-12
Born Learning Trail Walk
Adult caregiver required. Registration opens 1 month prior.
ages 2-5 Join us in the meeting room for a story, and then practice early literacy skills while exploring the new Born Learning Trail. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. Wed, Sep 14, 10a-10:30a Augusta Road
DIGGING FOR DINOSAURS
Learn about the science of paleontology. Dig for and identify “dinosaur bones.” Fri, Sep 9, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Sep 16, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer CATAPULT YOUR WAY TO VICTORY!
Learn the science behind these medieval siege engines. Build your own catapult and compete to see who can take the castle! Fri, Oct 7, 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Fri, Oct 14, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer
Saturday Stories ages 1-5 Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories. 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room PIRATE FUN
Sat, Sep 10 FALL STORIES
Sat, Sep 24, PAL Center FIRE ENGINES
Sat, Oct 8 TICKLE MONSTER AND OTHER WILD THINGS
Sat, Oct 22
CrafTime*
ages 5-11 Adult caregiver required. Registration opens 1 month prior. 3:30p-4:15p MINI-BANJO
Listen to a story. Make and decorate a mini-banjo using recycled items. Tue, Sep 6, Taylors Mon, Sep 12, Pelham Road Tue, Sep 13, Greer Thu, Sep 15, Simpsonville Thu, Sep 15, Main, Story Room Mon, Sep 19, Travelers Rest MONSTER MASHER
Listen to a monster story and make a moveable monster from provided materials. Tue, Oct 4, Taylors Tue, Oct 11, Greer Mon, Oct 17, Pelham Road Mon, Oct 17, Travelers Rest Thu, Oct 20, Simpsonville Thu, Oct 20, Main, Story Room
Lollipops Concerts ages 3-8 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents storybased musical programs. DRUM DREAM GIRL
featuring Daniel Kirkpatrick, percussion. Sat, Sep 17, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Sep 17, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
PUMPKIN SEED CONTEST Oct 1-31, Taylors Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. The person whose guess is closest without going over wins the prize! Ages 12 and under. One entry per person per day. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing.
THE MUSIC TEACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
featuring the GSO String Quintet. Sat, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Oct 29, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Talk Like A Pirate Story Time ages 1-5 Argh, mateys! Dress up in your finest pirate wear and join us for stories and songs. Mon, Sep 19, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Mon, Sep 19, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 20, 10a-10:30a, Greer Tue, Sep 20, 10:30a-11a, Berea Wed, Sep 21, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Pelham Road Wed, Sep 21, 10:30a-11a, Fountain Inn Thu, Sep 22, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Thu, Sep 22, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Simpsonville Fri, Sep 23, 10a-10:30a, Taylors
Adventures In History* ages 5-11 Join us as we explore topics through stories, crafts and activities. Theme-based costumes welcome. ROMAN EMPIRE
Registration opens Sep 6. Tue, Sep 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 27, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer
STORYBOOK PUMPKIN PATCH Oct 3-31 Main (Children’s Area), Mauldin, Simpsonville and Travelers Rest We’re growing a storybook pumpkin patch and we need your help! Decorate a pumpkin like one of your favorite storybook characters and “plant” it at one of our participating locations. Each entry will receive a compass clip. • No carving, cutting or poking holes in pumpkins. • Pumpkins may be decorated with paint, colored markers, yarn, pipe cleaners, etc. • Pumpkins must be 18” in circumference or smaller. • Put your name on the bottom of the pumpkin. • Pumpkins not picked up by 4p on Nov 2 will be discarded. • Deteriorating pumpkins will be discarded.
BOUNCING BABIES: BOO BASH ages 1-18 months Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes for a special Halloween celebration featuring stories, songs and finger plays. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups. Tue, Oct 25, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road Tue, Oct 25, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Thu, Oct 27, 10:30a-11a, Taylors Thu, Oct 27, 11a-11:30a, Main, Story Room Mon, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a, Greer
SPOOKTACULAR STORIES ages 5 & under Join us for spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes. (Replaces Story Time at these locations.) Tue, Oct 25, 10:30a-11a, Berea Tue, Oct 25, 10:30a-11a, Greer Wed, Oct 26, 10:30a-11a, Fountain Inn Wed, Oct 26, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Pelham Road Thu, Oct 27, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Thu, Oct 27, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Simpsonville Fri, Oct 28, 10a-10:30a, Taylors Mon, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Mon, Oct 31, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest
MONSTER BASH ages 6-11 Dress up in your best costume and join us for games and treats based on some of your favorite spooky stories. Thu, Oct 27, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
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Adventures In History* ages 5-11 Join us as we explore topics through stories, crafts and activities. Theme-based costumes welcome. PRESIDENTS
Rock the vote in a mock election and learn about past Presidents and First Ladies. Registration opens Oct 3. Tue, Oct 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Travelers Rest Tue, Oct 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer
Dinosaur Discovery ages 5-11 Dig up dinosaur facts through stories, games and activities. Adult caregiver required. Mon, Sep 26, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road
Series Savvy* NEW! ages 6-12 Join us each month for games, crafts or activities celebrating some of the most beloved children’s book series. 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY
Registration opens Sep 6. Tue, Sep 20 HARRY POTTER
Registration opens Sep 27. Tue, Oct 18
Dancers from the International Ballet present story-based performances designed to introduce children and families to the art of ballet. Sat, Oct 1, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Oct 1, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Twilight Tales: Wildlife Geeks all ages Learn about and meet a Pac Man frog, ball python, 3-horned chameleon and prairie dogs in this unique wildlife event. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. Mon, Oct 3, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
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ages 5 & under October is National Fire Safety Month. Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck. Firefighters and fire truck will not be available if a fire emergency occurs. (This program replaces Story Time at the following locations.) Mon, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room (Replaces 10a Musical Jamboree and 11a Toddler Tales) Mon, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Tue, Oct 18, 10:30a-11a, Berea Wed, Oct 19, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Pelham Road Thu, Oct 20, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Simpsonville Fri, Oct 21, 10a-10:30a, Taylors
My Tiny Town ages 3-5 UPCOMING: I WANT A PET
Mon, Nov 7, 7p-7:30p, Main, Story Room
Bring your favorite toy vehicle and travel down tape roads to explore the town! Drop-in. Mon, Oct 24, 10a-11a, Pelham Road
Bus Story Time ages 5 & under Join us for stories about buses and meet a real bus driver! Thu, Oct 6, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road
Craft Toys for Pets* ages 6-11 Create a fun toy for your cat or dog by repurposing old t-shirts. Registration opens Sep 19. Thu, Oct 13, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors
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Zootopia J DVD Zootopia
Firefighters & Fire Trucks
International Ballet: Tallulah's Solo ages 3+
Goosebumps J DVD Goosebumps
Creation Station: Pottery* ages 6-12 Work with artist Diana Farfán to craft and glaze a clay pot. Attend the Oct 14 Bilingual Story Time (see p. 6) to pick up your fired pot and plant a seed in it. Adult caregiver required. Registration opened Aug 29. Tue, Sep 20, 4p-5p, Main, Story Room
*To join the book signing line, purchase at least one of Mr. Stewart's books on-site. Purchasing/preordering your book from Fiction Addiction (fiction-addiction.com) will give you a ticket to the signing line, too. Mr. Stewart will sign one additional book that he authored (per person).
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listen
Are We There Yet? by Dan Santat E Santat
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley J CD/SPK Fic Bradley
Booked by Kwame Alexander J Alexander
MEET THE AUTHOR ages 9-15 Join us for a free event full of mystery and excitement to celebrate the launch of the new children's novel The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart, bestselling author of The Mysterious Benedict Society series. Mr. Stewart will share how he creates riddles, puzzles and narrow escapes in his books. Tue, Sep 27, 4:30p-6p, Main, Meeting Room A 4:30p-5p • Books available for purchase* (including pre-signed books). Snacks provided. 5p-5:30p • Trenton Lee Stewart speaks. 5:30p-6p • Have your book signed!*
Teen Service Day* ages 13-18
COMPUTER GUTS
Earn up to three volunteer hours. Registration opens one month prior. Sat, Sep 10 & Oct 1, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A
Explore the inside of a computer and learn how it works. Registration opens Sep 21. Wed, Oct 19, 4p-5:30p, Pelham Road Fri, Oct 21, 2p-3:30p, Main, Story Room
Teen Scribblers* ages 11-17 Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired. Sat, Sep 10 & Oct 22, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 6:30p-8p, Main, Story Room
Game On: Minecraft* ages 9-13 Create a new world with online group play on Minecraft Pocket Edition. Registration opened Aug 30. Tue, Sep 13, 4p-5p, Taylors Wed, Sep 28, 4p-5p, Pelham Road
Tech Club* ages 11-17 MAKE A PODCAST
Write and record a simple script about your favorite topic and learn basic sound editing. Registration opened Aug 24. Wed, Sep 21, 4p-5:30p, Pelham Road Fri, Sep 23, 2p-3:30p, Main, Story Room
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Bookmarked* ages 10-13 Read the book and join a fun discussion. The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. Choose the book or the graphic novel. Sat, Sep 24, 2p-3p, Simpsonville The Fog Diver by Joel Ross. Sat, Oct 15, 2p-3p, Simpsonville
Jumbo-Sized Games* ages 9-13 Play games like Ker-Plunk and Connect 4 in jumbo size! Registration opens Sep 29. Tue, Oct 11, 4p-5p, Taylors Wed, Oct 26, 4p-5p, Pelham Road
Ghost Stories with Valentine Wolfe ages 15 & up Local musical group, Valentine Wolfe joins master storyteller Tally Johnson to weave a haunted web of ghostly tales from Upstate South Carolina. Part paranormal, part
listen A time traveling adventure that combines a high-stakes treasure hunt and romance.
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken YA Fic Bracken
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.
Programs at Main: Call 527-9248 or email teenlibrarian@ greenvillelibrary.org.
history, Johnson’s ghost stories set the mood for an evening of Victorian Chamber Metal loud enough to wake the dead! Fri, Oct 21, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Special Effects: Gory Glamour* ages 10-14 Get ready for Halloween by learning how to make fake blood, latex scars and wrinkled skin using special effect makeup techniques. Registration opens Sep 29. Fri, Oct 28, 4p-5p, Main, Story Room
watch Two babysitting rivals team up for a wild and wacky adventure in the big city in this 80's spinoff.
A slave and a soldier fight for their freedom in this epic story set in a brutal fantasy world.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir YA CD/SPK Fic Tahir
Adventures in Babysitting J DVD Adventures
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ADULT PROGRAMS SEP/OCT 2016 Anderson Road • 269-5210 Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Sep 3 & 10 9:30a-1:30p Facebook for Seniors • Sep 6 • 10a-11a Upcycled Craft • Sep 8 • 4p-5p Computer Basics • Sep 13, 29 & Oct 11 • 10a-11a Internet Basics • Sep 21 • 2p-3p Disaster Preparedness • Sep 22 • 4p-5p Fall Musical Concert • Oct 1 • 3p-5p Pinterest Basics • Oct 4 • 10a-11a African-American Genealogy • Oct 6 • 4p-5:30p Your Credit Report: False Entries • Oct 10 6p-7p Google Tools • Oct 19 • 2p-3p Computer Basics • Oct 27 • 4p-5p
Augusta Road • 277-0161 Resume Basics • Sep 20 • 11a-12:30p Keyboarding & Mouse Basics • Sep 27 11a-12:30p Master Gardener • Sep 29 & Oct 20 • 7p-8p Google Tools • Oct 11 • 11a-12:30p Online Holiday Greeting Cards • Oct 18 11a-12:30p Tales from the Titanic • Oct 22 • 10a-11:30a
Berea • 246-1695 Book Club • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 10a-11a Lunchbox Bonanza • Sep 29 • 1:30p-4p Strange Encounters: Tales of the Paranormal Oct 18 • 7p-8:30p Listen to This: Horror Rock • Oct 20 • 7p-8:30p
Fountain Inn • 862-2576 Microsoft Excel I • Sep 8 • 3p-4:30p AARP Smart Driver • Sep 13 • 9:30a-1:30p Microsoft Excel II • Oct 6 • 3p-4:30p
Greer • 877-8722 Unraveled • Sep 1, 15 & Oct 6, 20 • 10a-12p Intro to Golf for Seniors • Sep 8 & Oct 13 10a-10:30a & 4:30p-5p Introduction to Golf • Sep 8 & Oct 13 • 10:30a-11a & 5p-5:30p Your Credit Report • Sep 14 • 10a-11a Everyday Essential Oils • Sep 16 • 11a-12p Choosing a College and Career Path • Oct 11 6:30p-7:30p
Main • 527-9293 Internet Basics • Sep 7 • 3:30p-5p Practicing Meditation • Sep 7, 21 & Oct 5, Oct 19 5:45p-6:30p Preserving Your Family’s Historical Treasures Sep 10 • 9:30a-12:30p Android Basics • Sep 14 • 3:30p-5p Code Club • Sep 14 & Oct 12 • 6:30p-8p Microsoft Office • Sep 15 & Oct 12 • 3:30p-5p Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online • Sep 21 • 3:30p-5p Microsoft Word I • Sep 22 • 3:30p-5p Textile Festival • Sep 24 • 10a-5p 10 | greenvillelibrary.org
PHP Study Group • Sep 28 • 6p-8p Microsoft Word II • Sep 29 • 3:30p-5p Scribblers • Sep 29 • 7p-8:30p South Carolina Room Orientation and Tour Oct 3 • 6p-9p Computer Basics • Oct 5 • 3:30p-5p Google Tools • Oct 6 • 3:30p-5p From Page to Stage: Sherlock Holmes Films Oct 13 • 6:30p-7:30p Hispanic Heritage: Poetry • Oct 18 7p-8:30p Microsoft Excel I • Oct 20 • 3:30p-5p Meet Sherlock Holmes • Oct 20 • 6:30p-7:30p Ghost Stories with Valentine Wolfe • Oct 21 7p-8:30p iOS Basics • Oct 26 • 3:30p-5p PHP Study Group • Oct 26 • 6p-8p Microsoft Excel II • Oct 27 • 3:30p-5p Hollywood Lies Murder Mystery Game • Oct 27 5:30p-8:30p
Mauldin • 277-7397 Unraveled • Sep 1 & Oct 6 • 6p-8p Beginner Watercolors • Sep 3 • 10a-11:30a Master Gardener • Sep 8 • 7p-8p Microsoft Word II • Sep 13 • 3p-4p Basic Photo Editing with Pixlr Express • Sep 13 6:30p-8p Google Docs Job Prep • Sep 14 • 3p-4:30p Codecademy • Sep 15 • 3p-4p History of Barbeque in SC • Sep 15 • 6:30p-7:30p Tablet Basics • Sep 20 • 3p-4:30p Master Gardener • Sep 21 & Oct 5 • 10a-11a Sherlock Holmes: Beyond Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • Sep 26 • 6:30p-7:30p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Oct 1 & 8 9:30a-1:30p Microsoft Excel I • Oct 11 • 3p-4p FamilySearch.org • Oct 12 • 3p-4p Gmail Basics • Oct 13 • 3p-4p Intermediate Photo Editing with Pixlr Editor Oct 13 • 6:30p-8p Intermediate Watercolors • Oct 15 • 10a-11:30a AARP Smart Driver • Oct 19 • 12:30p-4:30p Greenville: Life in the 1950s • Oct 25 6:30p-7:30p Upcycled Craft • Oct 26 • 3p-4:30p Classic Horror Movies • Oct 27 • 6p-7p
Pelham Road • 288-6688 Scribblers • Sep 8 & Oct 20 • 7p-8:30p AARP Smart Driver • Sep 9 • 9:30a-2p Upcycled Craft • Sep 15 & Oct 13 • 3:30p-4:30p Unraveled • Sep 19 & Oct 17 • 10:30a-11:30a Microsoft Office • Sep 30 • 10a-11a Microsoft Excel I • Oct 3 • 10a-11:30a Preventing Headaches • Oct 4 • 7p-8p Paper Flowers and Snowflakes • Oct 10 10:30a-11:30a Windows 10 Overview • Oct 22 • 10a-11a NaNoWriMo: Get Ready to Write • Oct 27 7p-8p
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.
Holiday Closings Sun, Sep 4 & Mon, Sep 5 (Labor Day)
Simpsonville • 963-9031 Unraveled • Sep 3, 17 & Oct 8, 22 • 2p-4p Microsoft Word II • Sep 8 • 6p-7p Scribblers • Sep 13, 27 & Oct 11, 25 • 7p-8:30p Family History Club • Sep 21 & Oct 19 • 2p-3:30p Book Club • Sep 22 & Oct 27 • 1p-2p Master Gardener • Oct 18 • 7p-8p Make Your Own Fall Terrarium • Oct 22 10:30a-11:30a NaNoWriMo: Plot Party & Info Session • Oct 27 7p-8:30p
Taylors • 268-5955 Coloring and Tea • Sep 6 & Oct 4 • 7p-8:30p Book Club • Sep 12 & Oct 10 • 2p-3p Computer Basics • Sep 15 • 6:30p-8p Internet Basics • Oct 6 • 6:30p-8p Adopting a Pet • Oct 8 • 10a-12p Scottish Country Dancing • Oct 13 • 7p-8:30p Welcoming Your New Pet • Oct 15 • 10a-11a Spinning and Loom Demonstration • Oct 22 10a-12p Master Gardener • Oct 24 • 7p-8p
Travelers Rest • 834-3650 Unraveled • Sep 3, 17 & Oct 1, 15 • 10a-12p Storytelling Night • Sep 8 • 7p-8p Book Club • Sep 12 & Oct 10 • 1p-2:30p Your Credit Report • Sep 20 • 3:30p-4:30p Credit Confidence • Oct 11 • 6p-7p
NaNoWriMo is coming up in November! NaNoWriMo: Plot Planning Party & Info Session* This will be the November you reach your goal and write a novel! Join us for plot planning and tips to help you get started. Thu, Oct 27, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville NaNoWriMo: Get Ready to Write Learn more about National Novel Writing Month, meet fellow local writers and sign up for the 50k word challenge. Thu, Oct 27, 7p-8p, Pelham Road
Beginner Watercoloring* Use beginner watercolor techniques to accurately depict landscape photographs. Materials provided or bring your own. Sat, Sep 3, 10a-11:30a, Mauldin
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with regional programs throughout the fall. Visit http://www. hispanicheritagemonthsc.com/ for a complete listing of related events in the community.
Hispanic Heritage: Art Exhibit Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Local Hispanic artists display their work in various media. September 1-October 31, Main, Middle Level
Hispanic Heritage: Poetry
Unraveled: Loom Knitting
In this poetry workshop, Vera Gomez, performance poet and President of the Emrys Foundation, explores Hispanic culture through various genres and leads writing exercises. Tue, Oct 18, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room B
Local loom knitter Terry Neugent teaches the craft of transforming fibers into cloth using long and circular looms. Sat, Sep 3, 2p-4p, Simpsonville
Coloring and Tea* Adults join us for the fun and calming practice of coloring while enjoying tea. Coloring materials provided or bring your own. Tue, Sep 6 & Oct 4, 7p-8:30p, Taylors
For detailed information about featured artists and their work, visit http://libguides.greenvillelibrary.org/Hispanic_Heritage.
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 non-members. Fri, Sep 9, 9:30a-2p, Pelham Road Tue, Sep 13, 9:30a-1:30p, Fountain Inn Wed, Oct 19, 12:30p-4:30p, Mauldin
be available for petting and interaction with the class. Sat, Oct 15, 10a-11a, Taylors
Bring your best work or come and find inspiration in the company of fellow writers. Thu, Sep 8 & Oct 20, 7p-8:30p, Pelham Road Tue, Sep 13, 27 & Oct 11, 25, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Sep 29, 7p-8:30p, Main
Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group
Greenville County Animal Care’s Paula Church gives you the scoop on pet adoption. Animals from Greenville County Animal Care will be available for petting and interaction with the class. Sat, Oct 8, 10a-12p, Taylors
Welcoming Your New Pet*
Unraveled: DIY Stitch Markers
Greenville Humane Society’s Bonnie Wallin shares tips for welcoming an adopted pet into your home. Animals from Greenville Humane Society will
Make two types of stitch markers to use in your knitting and crocheting. Materials provided. Thu, Sep 1, 6p-8p, Mauldin
Adopting a Pet*
Scribblers Writing Group
Arts & Crafts
Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Thu, Sep 1, 15 & Oct 6, 20, 10a-12p, Greer Sat, Sep 3, 17 & Oct 1, 15, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Sep 17 & Oct 8, 22, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Mon, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road Thu, Oct 6, 6p-8p, Mauldin
Scottish Country Dancing* Come dance a Jig! Have fun learning the basics from members of the Scottish Country Dance Society. Thu, Oct 13, 7p-8:30p, Taylors
Fall Musical Concert Enjoy the music of Larry Ashmore on guitar and Loretta Williams on voice as they perform songs in a variety of styles, including rhythm and blues, gospel, jazz and classic oldies. Sat, Oct 1, 3p-5p, Anderson Road
Paper Flowers & Snowflakes* Learn how to cut paper into intricate designs. Templates provided. Bring your own paper or use ours. Mon, Oct 10, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road
Intermediate Watercoloring* Add depth and value to your abstracts or landscapes. Materials provided or bring your own. Sat, Oct 15, 10a-11:30a, Mauldin
Online Holiday Greeting Cards* Learn to use basic editing tools to create Holiday cards for friends and family. Tue, Oct 18, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road
Book Clubs
Berea
Simpsonville
Taylors
Travelers Rest
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Tue, Sep 27, 10a-11a
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Thu, Sep 22, 1p-2p
Splinter the Silence by Val McDermid. Mon, Sep 12, 2p-3p We Bought a Zoo by Benjamin Mee. Mon, Oct 10, 2p-3p
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Mon, Sep 12, 1p-2:30p
The Goldfinch by Donna Tarrt. Tue, Oct 25, 10a-11a
The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant. Thu, Oct 27, 1p-2p
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Mon, Oct 10, 1p-2:30p
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COMPUTER WORKSHOPS These workshops are designed to enhance your personal or job-related skills. Call 527-9258 for sessions at Main. See p. 3 for branch contact information.
Facebook for Seniors*
Computer Basics*
Tablet Basics*
Set up and use a free Facebook account. Tue, Sep 6, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Learn the basics of using a computer and navigating a desktop. Tue, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 10a-11a, Anderson Road Thu, Sep 15, 6:30p-8p, Taylors Thu, Sep 29, 6p-7p, Anderson Road Wed, Oct 5, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Oct 27, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Learn the basics of tablet devices (Android and iOS), including how to download digital materials via greenvillelibrary.org. Bring your own tablet. Tue, Sep 20, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin
Internet Basics* Surf the web using an internet browser. Wed, Sep 7, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Sep 21, 2p-3p, Anderson Road Thu, Oct 6, 6:30p-8p, Taylors
Microsoft Excel I* Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Thu, Sep 8, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Mon, Oct 3, 10a-11:30a, Pelham Road Tue, Oct 11, 3p-4p, Mauldin Thu, Oct 20, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Word II* Take your document to the next level. Insert objects and incorporate more advanced formatting. Thu, Sep 8, 6p-7p, Simpsonville Tue, Sep 13, 3p-4p, Mauldin Thu, Sep 29, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Tech Tutoring Get hands-on practice in a one-on-one session with an experienced instructor. Use a mouse, email files, use Google, apply for jobs online, create a resume, use your ereader or mobile device to download ebooks, movies and music from greenvillelibrary.org and more! See p. 2 for branch contact information. Anderson Road, Berea, Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Pelham Road, Simpsonville & Taylors
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Microsoft Word I* Create and edit documents. Thu, Sep 22, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Android Basics* Learn the basics of the Android mobile operating system. Bring your own Android device(s). Wed, Sep 14, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Mouse & Keyboard Basics* Use a keyboard and mouse. Tue, Sep 27, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road
Hughes Main Library Call 527-9258 to make an appointment.
PHP Study Group* Code Club* Complete code challenges, learn basic computer programming skills and get started on that website you’ve always wanted to create! Go to libguides.greenvillelibrary.org/ codeclub for more information. Wed, Sep 14 & Oct 12, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab
Learning PHP? Get together with other learners to help each other with coding questions. Wed, Sep 28 & Oct 26, 6p-8p, Main, Training Lab
Pinterest Basics* Set up and use a Pinterest account. Tue, Oct 4, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Codecademy*
Microsoft Excel II*
Learn the basics of coding with this free online resource. All skill levels welcome. Adults and teens ages 13 and up. Thu, Sep 15, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Use advanced features such as formatting, filtering and formulas. Thu, Oct 6, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Oct 27, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Office*
Intermediate Photo Editing with Pixlr Editor*
Learn the basics Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Thu, Sep 15, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Oct 12, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Fri, Sep 30, 10a-11a, Pelham Road
Make detailed adjustments using layers, cloning and filters. Participants must have basic photo editing skills. Thu, Oct 13, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
Google Tools* Basic Photo Editing with Pixlr Express* Use basic editing tools to crop, straighten and enhance the color of photographs. Tue, Sep 13, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
Explore the many free tools included with a Google account. Thu, Oct 6, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Oct 11, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road Wed, Oct 19, 2p-3p, Anderson Road
Learn Programming. Build the [Future]; Free training in software development--discover a new career path with SC Codes. Email info@sccodes.org for more information.
sccodes.org Gmail Basics* Learn to set up and use a free email account. Thu, Oct 13, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Windows 10 Overview* Learn the basics of Windows 10. Technology not provided. Bring your own laptop or listen in. Sat, Oct 22, 10a-11a, Pelham Road
iOS Basics* Learn the basics of Apple's mobile operating system. Bring your own iPhone/iPad. Wed, Oct 26, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Gardening & Sustainability Master Gardener Series A Master Gardener shares information on a topic to aid you in improving your garden. GROWING BEAUTIFUL PEONIES*
Upcycled Craft: Pet Fashion Collars & Bandanas* Turn an old stiff-collared shirt into a fashionable collar and bandana for your pet. Bring your own shirt. Shirt's neck size should be comparable to pet’s neck size. Thu, Sep 15, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road
Strange Encounters: Tales of the Paranormal* Learn about local ghost legends and share your encounters with the unexplained. Believers and skeptics welcome. Tue, Oct 18, 7p-8:30p, Berea
Thu, Sep 8, 7p-8p, Mauldin FALL/WINTER CONTAINER GARDENING*
Wed, Sep 21, 10a-11a, Mauldin FORCING AMARYLLIS AND PAPERWHITE BULBS*
Thu, Sep 29, 7p-8p, Augusta Road GETTING READY FOR FALL*
Wed, Oct 5, 10a-11a, Mauldin Thu, Oct 20, 7p-8p, Augusta Road CAROLINA FENCE GARDEN*
Tue, Oct 18, 7p-8p, Simpsonville WICKED PLANTS*
Mon, Oct 24, 7p-8p, Taylors
Upcycled Craft: Tin Can Bird Feeders* Create a bird feeder out of tin cans and adorn it in your favorite colors. Materials provided. Thu, Sep 8, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Upcycled Craft: Halloween Luminaries* Turn any size mason jar into a Halloween-themed lantern. Bring your own jar. Thu, Oct 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road
Fall Terrarium* Give your home that seasonal feel when you make and take home your very own miniature fall terrarium. Materials provided. Sat, Oct 22, 10:30a-11:30a, Simpsonville
Upcycled Craft: T-shirt Necklaces and Tote Bags* Upcycle your favorite t-shirts into fashionable and functional pieces. Bring as many t-shirts as you would like to upcycle. Wed, Oct 26, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin
Listen to This: Horror Rock* Usher in the Halloween spirit by listening to an assortment of spook-filled classics from the likes of Roky Erickson, The Cramps, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Black Sabbath! Thu, Oct 20, 7p-8:30p, Berea
Ghost Stories with Valentine Wolfe ages 15 & up Local musical group, Valentine Wolfe joins master storyteller Tally Johnson to weave a haunted web of ghostly tales from Upstate South Carolina. Part paranormal, part history, Johnson’s ghost stories set the mood for an evening of Victorian Chamber Metal loud enough to wake the dead! Fri, Oct 21, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Classic Horror Movies* Steven G. Farrell, Associate Professor of Speech & Theatre at Greenville Technical College, discusses four of the classic horror movies from Universal Studios: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man and Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Thu, Oct 27, 6p-7p, Mauldin
Sherlock
A Study in Sherlock edited by Laurie King and Leslie Klinger 823.0108 Study
Mr. Holmes DVD Mr.
Sherlock Holmes' London by Rose Shepherd 914.2104 Shepherd
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride DVD 791.4572 Sherlock
The Great Detective by Zach Dundas 823.809 Dundas
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Health & Wellness Practicing Meditation Certified 200-Hour Yoga Instructor Sarah Rhodes teaches an introductory series on mindfulness, guided imagery, gratitude, and compassion mediations. No experience necessary. Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing. Wed, Sep 7, 21 & Oct 5, Oct 19, 5:45p-6:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Introduction to Golf for Seniors* BrookeLin Powers, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Junior Golf Coach, and Melanie Powers, U.S. Kids Golf Greenville Tour Director, teach the basics of golf. Learn etiquette, rules and putting. Bring a putter to class. Call 877-8722 for more information. Thu, Sep 8 & Oct 13, 10a-10:30a & 4:30p-5p, Greer (Indoors)
Introduction to Golf* BrookeLin Powers, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Junior Golf Coach, and Melanie Powers, U.S. Kids Golf Greenville Tour Director, teach the basics of golf. Learn etiquette, rules and putting. Bring a putter to class. Call 877-8722 for more information. Thu, Sep 8 & Oct 13, 10:30a-11a & 5p-5:30p, Greer (Indoors)
Everyday Essential Oils* Jo Ann DiFedele, Associate Professor at Greenville Technical College explores everyday uses for essential oils including first aid, strengthening immune function and calming or energizing the mental state. Fri, Sep 16, 11a-12p, Greer
Disaster Preparedness* Celebrate National Preparedness Month by preparing your family should disaster strike. Find out how to make a family emergency plan using information from government websites. Thu, Sep 22, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
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weaving Our History In Greenville County, the textile industry emerged in the mid-1800’s and grew to a level that, by the 1920’s, Greenville was known as the Textile Capital of the World. Textile manufacturing was not only Greenville’s first economic engine, it fostered a unique cultural and social structure that served as a foundation for community development impacting education including a public library service, social life, and regional sports.
Storytelling Night: School Day Memories
The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville County area and beyond. Come and listen or share a story about your school day memories. Thu, Sep 8, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest
Preserving Your Family’s Story*
Learn how to manage your family’s treasured historical documents and photographs during this free workshop. Call 242-5000 x2169 to register. Sat, Sep 10, 9:30a-12:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Textile Heritage Festival
Join us for the Greenville Textile Heritage Society’s 10th Annual Festival and learn how Greenville was shaped by the textile mill industry. Hear about community life in mill villages and explore exhibits of photographs and documents. Enjoy music from the Textile Heritage Chorale and Kay Crowe. Call 527-9293 for more information. Sat, Sep 24, 10a-5p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Spinning and Loom Demonstration
Local artist Elizabeth Zane gives a fun and informative demonstration on spinning wool and simple weaving on a hand held loom. Sat, Oct 22, 10a-12p, Taylors
Greenville: Life in the 1950s*
South Carolina Room staff member Durham Hunt brings the 1950s back to life using historic photographs and the Greenville County Driving Tour of Historic Sites. Tue, Oct 25, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin *Registration required
Visit greenvillelibrary.org to learn more: Textiles in Upstate SC Research Guide http://libguides.greenvillelibrary.org/TextilesUpstateSC
Community Donor Launches Museum Pass Program Thanks to a generous gift from Ms. Stufona Latta of Taylors, the Hughes Main Library has recently initiated a Museum Pass Program. Ms. Latta’s initial donation was matched by the museums on Heritage Green—Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, Bob Jones Museum and Gallery and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate. The passes offer free visits to the museums. Some passes include admission for children, grandchildren and other family members. For more information on the Museum Pass program, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
African-American Genealogy* Learn basic genealogy techniques and how to use free online resources available at all library system locations. Overcome common obstacles encountered when researching AfricanAmerican ancestry. Thu, Oct 6, 4p-5:30p, Anderson Road
FamilySearch.org* Get started researching your family history using this free online resource. Wed, Oct 12, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Tales from the Titanic* Join Titanic expert Bill Willard for a fascinating look into the sinking of the famous ocean liner in 1912. Mr. Willard has visited the site of the wreck and has been featured on Dateline NBC, BBC’s Inside Out, and on the Discovery Channel. Sat, Oct 22, 10a-11:30a, Augusta Road
Job Skills Preventing Headaches* Dr. Shawn LaBelle discusses how to cure headaches using natural methods. Tue, Oct 4, 7p-8p, Pelham Road
Guest speaker: South Carolina Room staff member. Wed, Oct 19, 2p-3:30p, Simpsonville
Lunchbox Bonanza
History & Genealogy History of Barbeque in SC* South Carolina Barbeque Association’s Lake High shares the history of barbeque in South Carolina. Learn about some of the myths that surround BBQ culture and discover why we are now in the Golden Age of barbeque. Thu, Sep 15, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin
Family History Club* Explore and document your family history. Share tips and learn about available genealogy resources at the library.
Local collector Riley Ward displays a collection of hundreds of lunchboxes from the 1950s-1980s, featuring everything from The Jetsons to KISS. Learn about antique lunchboxes while visiting several decades of pop culture. Thu, Sep 29, 1:30p-4p, Berea
South Carolina Room Orientation and Tour* Learn about resources available for researching history and family history. Personalized genealogical and historical research assistance will be available after the class. Call 527-9261 to register. Mon, Oct 3, 6p-9p, Main, South Carolina Room
Google Docs Job Prep* Learn the basics of Google Docs while designing your own resume and cover letter. Wed, Sep 14, 3p-4:30p, Mauldin
Resume Basics* Design a resume using templates available online as well as those provided by Microsoft Word. Tue, Sep 20, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road
Choosing a College and Career Path* Michael Dunaway, Academic Program Director and Assistant Professor at Greenville Technical College, helps you navigate a plan for college. Topics covered include common fears about college and the process of applying and choosing a career path. Tue, Oct 11, 6:30p-7:30p, Greer
Money Smarts 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, Sep 3 & 10, 9:30a-1:30p, Anderson Road Sat, Oct 1 & 8, 9:30a-1:30p, Mauldin
Your Credit Report: Why Am I a 678?* An instructor from Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions teaches you the meaning of credit scores and strategies for managing them. Wed, Sep 14, 10a-11a, Greer Tue, Sep 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Travelers Rest
Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online* Find direct grants to individuals using Foundation Center—a comprehensive funding resource available free via greenvillelibrary. org. Call 527-9258 to register. Wed, Sep 21, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Your Credit Report: False Entries* SC Legal Services Senior Staff Attorney Susan Ingles explains the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how to challenge false entries on your credit report. Mon, Oct 10, 6p-7p, Anderson Road
Credit Confidence* An instructor from Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions explores how credit can affect your financial life and helps you identify strategies to manage your credit now and in the future. Tue, Oct 11, 6p-7p, Travelers Rest
Guest speaker: local historian and author, Joada Hiatt. Wed, Sep 21, 2p-3:30p, Simpsonville
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Oct 28-30
Fri, Oct 28 • 3p-7p • *Friends members only Sat, Oct 29 • 10a-5p • Open to the public Sun, Oct 30 • 1p-5p • Open to the public All items 50% off
*Memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door. Proceeds help to fund Greenville County Library System programs. The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers. Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school. The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them. Greenville County Schools
Sep/Oct 2016