Sep/Oct 2017 News & Events GreenvilleLibrary.org
Explore Southern foodways and meet authors Alice Randall and Ashley English. see p.10
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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
Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch 100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-0161
Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch 111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695
Hours Through Oct 7 Hughes Main Library Mon-Fri • 9a-9p | Sat • 9a-6p | Sun • 2p-6p Branches Mon-Th • 9a-9p | Fri & Sat • 9a-6p
New Hours Beginning Oct 8 All Locations Mon-Thu • 9a-9p | Fri & Sat • 9a-6p Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch Sun • 2p-6p
Sep/Oct 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month p. 7 & 11 Meet Shannon & Dean Hale p. 9 Southern Author Festival p. 10 Library Closings Sep 3 & 4 (Labor Day) Oct 2 (Staff Training)
Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576
Mission
Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch
Board of Trustees
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
To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.
Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Dr. Grady Butler, Vice-Chair Mr. Chace Campbell, Chair Mr. S. Allan Hill 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
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.
Ayuda En Su Idioma/Spanish Speaker Availability Para ayudar con sus preguntas sobre la biblioteca, habrá un ayudante bilingüe a su disposición cada viernes en el Hughes Library. Búscalo en el departamento de niños. Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
About this newsletter This bi-monthly publication is made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. With a Friends membership, you can have this newsletter mailed to your home. Call 527-9291 for more information.
Park free at Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville evenings and weekends.
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First & Third Thursdays* Sep 7, 21 & Oct 5, 19 • 9a-12p
Save the Date! Fall Used Book Sale Fri, Oct 27 • 3p-7p* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Sat, Oct 28 • 10a-5p Sun, Oct 29 • 1p-5p • 50% off Merovan Center**
*Friends members only. Friends memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door or online at greenvillelibrary.org/Friends. **Merovan Center, Suite E-2 1200 Woodruff Road (across from Kohl's)
Proceeds from book sales help fund Greenville County Library System programs.
2017-2018 Friends of the Library Board of Directors Judi Carpenter Sandy Cogen Jim Condon, Friends Shop Committee Chair Jean DeMars Phil Elliott Cindy R. Goldberg Michele Marckini, Book Sale Committee Chair Steven Nash, Financial Officer Cory B. Patterson, President Alice Ramos, Secretary Mary Rittenhouse, Vice-President Mary Ann Stonoha, Treasurer Karen Troncone, Membership Development Committee Chair Rich Troncone
Introducing Your Five Forks Branch Library Located at the intersection of Woodruff Road and Sunnydale Drive in the Five Forks area, this newest branch library in the Greenville County Library System is on schedule for a planned opening in mid-late October. The Five Forks Branch is approximately 28,000 square feet—over twice the size of the other branches in the library system— and offers numerous features including a:
• Drive up window for pick-up of materials on hold. • Quiet reading room • Variety of public meeting spaces accommodating a range of activities from small group study to public programs for up to 200 attendees • Large children’s area with centers for active learning and a secured outside “Play Porch” • Separate teen area • Drive-up materials return with immediate check-in and optional receipt.
Another feature is a vending kiosk containing 12 laptops for patron use throughout the building. The kiosk recharges the laptops and automatically installs software updates, freeing staff to spend more time providing one on one assistance to library users. The laptop vending kiosk was purchased with a generous gift from the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
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KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAMS SEP/OCT 2017 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.
Anderson Road • 269-5210
Main • 527-9248
Make It! • Sep 7 & Oct 5 • 3:30p-4:30p Family Fun • Sep 11 & 25 • 4p-5p LEGO® Challenge • Sep 29 & Nov 3 3:30p-4:30p
Story Time • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 24 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Sep 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 & Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 • 11a-11:30a Mini-Makers • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov 1 • 10:30a-11a Musical Jamboree • Sep 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 & Oct 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 30 • 10a-10:30a Bilingual Story Time • Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 • 4:30p-5:15p Saturday Stories • Sep 9, 23 & Oct 7, 21 10a-10:30a Lollipops Concert • Sep 9 & Oct 14 • 11:30a-12p Toddler Tales • Sep 11, 18, 25 & Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 11a-11:30a Stay and Play! • Sep 12 & Oct 10 • 10:30a-11a Dot Day: Family Art Studio • Sep 15 • 10a-10:45a Creation Station • Sep 26 • 3:30p-4:30p Family Fun • Sep 27 • 5p-6p International Ballet • Oct 7 • 11:30a-12p Hispanic Celebration: Mariposas and Leaf Rubbings • Oct 14 • 11a-12:30p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 17 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 23, 26, 31 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 31 • 11a-11:30a
Augusta Road • 277-0161 Story Time • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 19 10a-10:30a Family Fun • Sep 20 • 10a-11a Stay and Play! • Sep 21 & Oct 19 • 10:30a-11a Family Fun • Sep 21 • 6p-7p Bus Story Time • Oct 12 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 26 • 10a-10:30a
Berea • 246-1695 Story Time • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 24 10:30a-11a Stay and Play! • Sep 26 & Oct 24 • 11a-11:30a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 17 • 10:30a-11a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 31 • 10:30a-11a
Fountain Inn • 862-2576 Story Time • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18 10:30a-11a My Tiny Town • Sep 6 • 3:30p-4:30p Stay and Play! • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 11a-11:30a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 18 • 3:30p-4p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 25 • 10:30a-11a
Greer • 877-8722 Story Time • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Lollipops Concert • Sep 9 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Sep 11, 18, 25 & Oct 9, 16, 23 10a-10:30a Make It! • Sep 12 & Oct 10 • 3:30p-4:30p Science Station • Sep 15 & Oct 13 10:30a-11:30a Family Fun • Sep 18 • 3:30-4:30p Art 101 • Sep 20 & Oct 18 • 10:30a-11:30a Hispanic Heritage Bingo • Sep 23 • 3p-4p Adventures in History • Sep 25 & Oct 23 3:30p-4:15p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 24 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 30 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 31 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a
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Mauldin • 277-7397 Story Time • Sep 11, 18, 25 & Oct 9, 23 10a-10:30a Stay and Play! • Sep 18 & Oct 9 • 10:30a-11a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 16 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 30 • 10a-10:30a
Pelham Road • 288-6688 Bouncing Babies • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Story Time • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11 10a-10:30a Stay and Play! • Sep 6 & Oct 4 • 10:30a-11a Musical Jamboree • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a Maker Lab! • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 3:30p-4:30p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 18 • 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 25 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 31 • 10a-10:30a
Simpsonville • 963-9031 Bouncing Babies • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a
Toddler Tales • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 11a-11:30a Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Story Time • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Mini-Makers • Sep 18 & Oct 16 • 10:30a-11a Talk Like a Pirate Day Activities • Sep 19 • 9a-9p Adventures in History • Sep 19 & Oct 17 3:30p-4:15p International Ballet • Oct 7 • 10a-10:30a Lollipops Concert • Oct 14 • 10a-10:30a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 19 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 26 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 31 • 10a-10:30a
Taylors • 268-5955 Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19 • 10:30a-11a Story Time • Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13 10a-10:30a Series Savvy • Sep 19 & Oct 24 • 3:30p-4:15p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 20 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 26 • 10:30a-11a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 27 • 10a-10:30a
Travelers Rest • 834-3650 Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10a-10:30a Story Time • Sep 11, 18, 25 & Oct 9, 16, 23 10:30a-11a Adventures in History • Sep 18 & Oct 16 3:30p-4:15p Stay and Play! • Sep 25 & Oct 23 • 11a-11:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 30 • 10:30a-11a
Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Adult caregiver required. CAMPING
Wed, Sep 6, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Talk. Read. Write. Sing. Play. Our classes promote the development of Early Literacy Skills.
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Wed, Sep 13, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room FRIENDSHIP
Mon, Sep 18, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Wed, Sep 27, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room DOGS
Wed, Sep 20, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room FALL COLORS
Wed, Oct 4, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Mon, Oct 16, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville AIRPLANES
Wed, Oct 11, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room PLANETS
Wed, Oct 18, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room CLOUDS
Wed, Oct 25, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Bouncing Babies Stories, rhymes, music
Story Time
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
Join us for stories, music and activities that develop social, listening and comprehension skills in preschool children.
Mother Goose on the Loose Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get a free admission ticket at the desk. Tuesdays, 10a, Taylors Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville
Mondays, 10a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a & 11a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fridays, 10a, Taylors
Toddler Tales Stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville
Musical Jamboree Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement and instrument play. Ages 18 months-4 years. Mondays & Thursdays, 10a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road
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Wed, Nov 1, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Mon, Nov 13, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville ABCs
Wed, Nov 8, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Due to space limitations, many classes cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking permission for your group of 3 or more, please call the location where you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission will not be admitted. Sep/Oct 2017 | 5
Stay and Play! ages 2-6 NEW! Pumpkin Seed Contest Oct 2-30, 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.
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under Join us for spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes. Replaces Story Time at these locations. Mon, Oct 23, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room (replaces Musical Jamboree) Wed, Oct 25, 10:30a-11a, Fountain Inn Wed, Oct 25, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road Thu, Oct 26, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Thu, Oct 26, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room (replaces Musical Jamboree) Thu, Oct 26, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Simpsonville Fri, Oct 27, 10a-10:30a, Taylors Mon, Oct 30, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Mon, Oct 30, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest Tue, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Tue, Oct 31, 10:30a-11a, Berea Tue, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Greer
Bouncing Babies: Boo Bash ages 1-18 months Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear a costume for a special Halloween celebration featuring stories, songs and finger plays. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups. Thu, Oct 26, 10:30a-11a, Taylors Mon, Oct 30, 10a-10:30a, Greer Tue, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road Tue, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Tue, Oct 31, 11a-11:30a, Main, Story Room
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Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills through play. Wed, Sep 6 & Oct 4, 10:30a-11a, Pelham Road Tue, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 10:30a-11a, Main, Meeting Room C Mon, Sep 18 & Oct 9, 10:30-11a, Mauldin Thu, Sep 21 & Oct 19, 10:30a-11a, Augusta Road Mon, Sep 25 & Oct 23, 11a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 11a-11:30a, Berea Wed, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 11a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
Read for the Record® Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® on Oct 19 and read Quackers by Liz Wong in the world’s largest shared-reading experience. Visit readfortherecord. org for more information about this campaign and to register. Quackers will be read at the following preschool classes on Thursday, October 19: Story Time, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Musical Jamboree, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Musical Jamboree, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road
My Tiny Town ages 3-5 Bring your favorite toy vehicle and travel down tape roads! Drop-in. Wed, Sep 6, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Make It! ages 5-11 Join us for hands-on creating, games, and activities.
FAVORITE AUTHORS/AUTORES
Lollipops Concert ages 3-8
FAVORITOS
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents story-based musical programs.
Fri, Sep 29 SPAIN!/¡ESPAÑA!
Fri, Oct 6 BUILDER LAB
Thu, Sep 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Tue, Sep 12, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer
COLORS/COLORES
VIDEO GAMES
NOCTURNOS
Thu, Oct 5, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road Tue, Oct 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer
Fri, Oct 20
ART LAB
Fri, Oct 27
Tue, Nov 14, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer
Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos Bilingües all ages Enjoy an English/Spanish story time. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades. Llame al 242-5000 ext.2634 para más información. New Time! 4:30p-5:15p, Main, Story Room MY BACKPACK/MI MOCHILA
Fri, Sep 8 HISPANIC HERITAGE/ HERENCIA HISPANA
Fri, Sep 15 AS YOU SAY/COMO TÚ DICES
Fri, Sep 22
Fri, Oct 13 NOCTURNAL ANIMALS/ANIMALES
DAY OF THE DEAD/EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Saturday Stories ages 1-5 Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing and stories. 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room SILLY STORIES
Sat, Sep 9 FALL FOR STORY TIME
Sat, Sep 23 THINGS THAT GO
Sat, Oct 7 B00-TASTIC HALLOWEEN!
Sat, Oct 21 RHYME TIME
Sat, Nov 4
OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY
featuring the GSO Wind Quintet Sat, Sep 9, 10a-10:30a, Greer Sat, Sep 9, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Family Fun* all ages Join us for activities, stories, a tour, library card information, and tips to help your child become a successful reader. Adult caregiver required with children. Registration opens one month prior. Mon, Sep 11 & 25, 4p-5p, Anderson Road Mon, Sep 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer Wed, Sep 20, 10a-11a, Augusta Road Thu, Sep 21, 6p-7p, Augusta Road Wed, Sep 27, 5p-6p, Main, Story Room
Dot Day: Family Art Studio ages 2-10 Celebrate International Dot Day, based on Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book The Dot. We’ll explore art mediums such as pastels, paint, markers, and more! Fri, Sep 15, 10a-10:45a, Main, Meeting Rooms A-B
SOUTH AMERICAN PYRAMIDS
International Ballet
Mon, Oct 16, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Oct 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Oct 23, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer
best for ages 3 & up Dancers from the International Ballet present story-based performances designed to introduce children and families to the art of ballet.
Series Savvy* ages 6-12
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sep 19, but we’ll be celebrating all week! Join us for pirate-themed story times Sep 18-22. Children may wear pirate-themed costumes.
Talk Like a Pirate Day Activities Make your own pirate sword and eye patch (while supplies last). Go on a scavenger hunt. Tue, Sep 19, 9a-9p, Simpsonville
Join us each month for games, crafts or activities celebrating some of the most beloved children’s book series. Registration opens one month prior. 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Tue, Sep 19
Join us as we explore science topics through experiments and activities. Registration opens one month prior. 10:30a-11:30a, Greer
Goosebumps by R.L. Stein Tue, Oct 24
Art 101* ages 5-13
Firefighters & Fire Trucks
Explore a different medium each month. Take home what you make. Registration opens one month prior.
ages 5 and under October is National Fire Safety Month. Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck. Replaces Story Time at these locations: Mon, Oct 16, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Tue, Oct 17, 10:30a-11a, Berea Tue, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Wed, Oct 18, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road Wed, Oct 18, 3:30p-4p, Fountain Inn Thu, Oct 19, 10a-10:30a and 11a-11:30a, Simpsonville Fri, Oct 20, 10a-10:30a, Taylors Tue, Oct 24, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Greer
PRINTMAKING
Wed, Sep 20, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer ORIGAMI
Maker Lab! ages 8-13 Join us for hands-on STEM and STEAM activities. 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road ROBOTS
Wed, Sep 27
BRIDGE CHALLENGE
VIDEO GAMES
Fri, Sep 15
Wed, Oct 25
PUMPKIN SCIENCE
Fri, Oct 13
Adventures in History* ages 5-11 Join us as we explore topics through stories, crafts, and activities. Theme-based costumes welcome. Registration opens one month prior. CONSTITUTION DAY
Mon, Sep 18, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Simpsonville Mon, Sep 25, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer
Bus Story Time ages 5 & under Join us for stories about buses and meet a real bus driver! Thu, Oct 12, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road
Wed, Oct 18, 10:30a-11:30a, Greer
Science Station* ages 6-12
Tallulah’s Toe Shoes by Marilyn Singer Sat, Oct 7, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Oct 7, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
LEGO Challenge ®
ages 11 & under Celebrate all things LEGO® with books, crafts, games, and a building competition. Adult caregiver required. VEHICLES
Fri, Sep 29, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road PUZZLES
Fri, Nov 3, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road
Firefighters and fire truck will not be available if a fire emergency occurs.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! COLORFUL LANDS/ TIERRAS COLORIDES Hispanic Heritage Bingo* all ages Bring your family for bilingual bingo. Enjoy traditional music and snacks. Registration opened Aug 23. Trae tu familia y pasa un rato divertido jugando bingo con sabor latino. Disfruta música, snacks Latinos y premios. Registro abierto a partir del 23 de agosto. Sat, Sep 23, 3p-4p, Greer
Creation Station: Amate Bark Painting* ages 6-12 Explore this Mexican folk art technique and create a picture to take home. Adult caregiver required. Registration opened Aug 28. Tue, Sep 26, 3:30p-4:30p, Main, Story Room
Lollipops Concert ages 3-8 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents story-based musical programs. Call Me Tree by Maya Gonzalez (read in English and Spanish) featuring the GSO String Quintet. Sat, Oct 14, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Oct 14, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Hispanic Celebration: Mariposas & Leaf Rubbings Join Palmetto Luna artist Aldo Muzzarelli to create beautiful butterflies/mariposas. Make leaf rubbings for our Wish Tree (before or after the Lollipops concert). Sat, Oct 14, 11a-12:30p, Main, Meeting Room A This program generously underwritten by Metropolitan Arts Council.
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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
computer lab/ reference tour Library staff will guide students in accessing
AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
story time Stories, music and movement activities. 30 min. (K3-5th grade)
the quality resources and services offered by the library system. Sessions can be tailored to student needs. 1.5 hours (5th grade and up)
DR SEUSS TOUR Children search for Dr. Seuss's characters as they explore the library. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)
Safari Tour This is a look-and-find adventure. 30 min. (3rd-5th grade)
Explore the library This tour is customizable to fit group interests. 15 min-1 hour. (K4-12th grade)
AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ONLY
tours & 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)
Dress Your Teacher! Want to make sure that your students pay attention to the facts presented during their library visit? Participate in Dress Your Teacher. At the conclusion of a program/tour students will be quizzed on facts presented. For each correct response their teacher will have to don a piece of wacky clothing (jumbo sunglasses, boa, hat, etc). Sure to be a fun time for all!
We’re happy to visit your school too! CALL US FOR CAREER DAYS, LITERACY NIGHTS, SUMMER READING PRESENTATIONS, AND MORE! AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
MEET THE AUTHORS 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.
Fandom Friday ages 11-17
From Page to Stage: Poetry*
Celebrate your favorite fandoms with games, crafts, activities and snacks. Fri, Sep 8, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Story Room
ages 10-16 Learn how performance can bring poetry to life!
Teen Scribblers* ages 11-17 Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired. Sat, Sep 9, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Oct 31, 6p-7p, Simpsonville
PART ONE
Tips and tricks for putting together a top-notch presentation. Sat, Sep 16, 4p-5p, Taylors PART TWO
Get on stage and show your stuff! Sat, Oct 14, 4p-5p, Taylors
Teen Service Day* ages 13-18
Homeschool Craft It* ages 9-17
Earn volunteer hours. Registration opens one month prior. Sat, Sep 9, Oct 7 & Nov 4, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A
Materials provided. Registration opens 1 month prior.
Tech Club* ages 11-17 Registration opens one month prior. CODING: MUSIC MIXER
Use online coding games to produce fun musical creations. Wed, Sep 13, 4p-5p, Main, Training Lab CHAIN REACTION CONTRAPTIONS
Use mechanical vehicles and other materials to build a chain reaction creation. Wed, Oct 11, 4p-5p, Main, Story Room
All About Anime ages 11-17 Calling all ani-maniacs to watch and discuss all things anime. Explore Asian culture, make a craft and meet other anime enthusiasts. Cosplay welcome. Fri, Sep 15 & Oct 13, 4:30p-5:30p, Greer Fri, Sep 22 & Oct 27, 4:30p-5:30p,
UPCYCLED INFINITY SCARF
Make a scarf from old t-shirts. Mon, Sep 18, 11:30a-12:30p, Taylors STRING ART
Create using wood, nails and string. Mon, Oct 16, 11:30a-12:30p, Taylors
Game On: Jumbo-Sized Games* ages 9-13 Come play life-sized versions of games and win prizes! Registration opens one month prior. CANDYLAND
Wed, Sep 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road BILLIARDS
Wed, Oct 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road
Harry Potter Fandemonium ages 9-14 Enjoy trivia, fun crafts, and activities. Hogwarts attire welcome. Fri, Nov 3, 4p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
all ages Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of fifteen children’s and young adult novels, including the popular Ever After High trilogy and multiple award winners including The Goose Girl, Book of a Thousand Days, and Newbery Honor recipient Princess Academy. She has also penned three books for adults, beginning with Austenland which is now a major motion picture. Co-author Dean Hale is Shannon’s husband. They have collaborated on the hit graphic novels Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack and the illustrated chapter book The Princess in Black.
Join us for this free event.
Tue, Oct 17 • 4:30p-6p Main, Meeting Room C 4:30p-5p • Buy books*, have them signed and enjoy a snack 5p-5:30p • Shannon and Dean Hale 5:30p-6p • Book signing*, Main, PAL Center *In order to obtain a ticket to join the signing line, each customer must purchase at least one copy of The Legend of Shadow High from Fiction Addiction, either on-site or by preordering in advance from fiction-addiction.com. Once you have your ticket, the authors will be happy to sign any of their books that you own.
Read Up, Greenville Sat, Oct 21 Peace Center The Upstate’s Second Annual Young Adult and Middle Grades Book Festival. Book Sales • Author Signings • Panel Discussions Keynote Speakers Kwame Alexander & Libba Bray Interactive Events • Other authors appearing include: Renée Ahdieh • Carrie Ryan • Cassie Beasley • Jeff Zentner Kate Beasley • Joanne O’Sullivan • Michael Rubens GCLS is pleased to have been part of the planning for this event.
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History of Barbeque in SC*
SC Barbeque Association’s Lake High shares the history of BBQ in our state. Sample traditional SC BBQ sauces. A History of South Carolina BBQ will be available for purchase.
Tue, Sep 12, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room B-C
Southern Foods and Film
Award winning independent film maker Stan Woodward, talks about his many documentary films on Southern food.
Thu, Sep 14, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Meet Alice Randall & Ashley English
Meet cookbook authors Alice Randall (Soul Food Love) and Ashley English (A Year of Picnics) at this event that explores Southern food traditions. Authors’ books will be available for purchase.
Sat, Sep 16, 10a-1p • Main, Meeting Rooms A-C 10a-11:30a • Author Alice Randall 11:30a-1p • Author Ashley English This program is generously underwritten by:
South Carolina Humanities is a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage. The South Carolina Arts Commission, an autonomous state agency governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners, was created by an act of the state legislature in 1967. Its mission is to build a thriving arts environment for the benefit of all South Carolinians. The Friends of the Greenville County Library System is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial and volunteer support for public programs and publications of the Greenville County Library System through various fundraising projects.
Alice Randall Join us for sweet tea, barbecue and a nice, long visit. Explore folklife and foodways of the
Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family
South. Meet authors Alice
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Ashley English Home Dairy with Ashley English: All You Need to Know to Make Cheese, Yogurt, Butter & More
Day Camp for Grown Ups* Play freeze tag and frisbee, enter a donut-eating contest, and make friendship bracelets. Sat, Sep 9, 3p-5p, Greer
Library Tour & Scavenger Hunt Mon, Sep 11, 18 & 25, 3p-4p, Anderson Road
School Tips @ Your Library Use Library resources to help ensure a successful school year for your child. Tue, Sep 12, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Review and practice all six dances. Tue, Oct 10
Special Education Assistance* Attorneys from SC Legal Services present information about qualifying for special education and accommodation plans and how to help your child maximize the benefits of their education, learn to live independently, get a job, or go college. Tue, Sep 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Anderson Road
AARP Smart Driver Classes* Be a Citizen Scientist Learn why citizen science is important and how to use your personal interests to help advance science. Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more information. Wed, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 6:30p-8p, Main, Training Lab
Powerful Parents: Be the Key to Your Child’s School Success
Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Lunch not provided. Fri, Sep 22, 9a-2:30p, Pelham Road Wed, Oct 4, 9a-2:30p, Greer Thu, Oct 12, 12:30p-4:30p, Mauldin
Book Bingo* Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize. Tue, Sep 26, 10a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
Thu, Sep 14, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Record Expungement Clinic Topics covered include crimes that can and cannot be expunged and the process for obtaining a pardon. Thu, Sep 14, 6:30p-7:30p, Anderson Road
Colonial & Regency English Country Dancing* Learn basic steps. Sat, Sep 16, 2p-4p, Pelham Road
Greer Game Night Bring your favorite board game or play one of ours. Sat, Sep 16 & Oct 14, 3p-4p, Greer
Grown-Up Gaming: Cooperative Games Play board games including Pandemic, Hanabi and Burgle Bros. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more info. Tue, Sep 26, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room C
Legal Research with Westlaw Learn the basics of legal research using a powerful resource available at your Library. Wed, Sep 27, 3p-4p Main,Training Lab
An Evening of Astronomy*
Wedding Line Dancing*
Topics covered include equipment and accessories for varying levels of expertise. Viewing of the moon with telescopes to follow (weather permitting). Thu, Sep 28, 6:30p-8:30p, Augusta Road
Learn six popular line dances! 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
Survival Skills*
Help Your Child Succeed in School: Communicating With Teachers Tue, Sep 19, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
The Wobble, Electric Slide, K-Wang Wit It Tue, Sep 19 Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, Blurred Lines Tue, Sep 26
Prepare for any situation at home, on the road, or in the outdoors! Sat, Sep 30, 10a-11:30a, Augusta Road
Fighting Fake News Critically analyze resources to find the most accurate information. Tue, Oct 10, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest
Regional Birds in Migration* Wed, Oct 11, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Arts & Crafts Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks. Sat, Sep 2, 16 & Oct 7, 21, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Thu, Sep 7, 21 & Oct 5, 19, 10a-12p, Greer
Coloring Café Color and enjoy warm beverages. Materials provided or bring your own. Tue, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 7p-8:30p, Taylors Mon, Sep 11 & Oct 16, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Mon, Sep 25 & Oct 23, 7p-8p, Mauldin Thu, Sep 28 & Oct 26, 6:30p-8p, Travelers Rest
Digital Camera Workshop: Flickr and Pixlr Express* Learn to edit photos with Pixlr Express and upload them to Flickr. Bring one or more of your best photos on a flash drive. Tue, Sep 5, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
Digital Camera Workshop: Still Life Photography* Bring a digital camera and your best photo from the previous month. Tue, Oct 3, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
Lunch & Learn: Greenville LIttle Theatre Performers from The Mousetrap share their experience. Bring a bag lunch or purchase a lunch at the Palms Café located in the Main Library. Call 527-9211 to order lunch ahead a time. Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Wed, Sep 6, 12:15p-1p, Main, Meeting Rooms A & B
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Colorful Lands/ Tierras Coloridas 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: Artist Panel Discussion Local Hispanic artists working in different mediums discuss their work and influences. Juan Gonzalez of Spanish Writers Group leads a panel discussion featuring CubanAmerican sculptress Elaine Quave, Mexican-American poet Vera Gomez and ColombianAmerican ceramist Diana Farfan. Email explore@greenvillelibrary. org or call 527-9293 for more info. Tue, Sep 19, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Salsa Dancing Learn to salsa and dance the night away with these free lessons! Rebecca Ragland, co-creator of Salsa at Sunset, teaches basic salsa steps. Tue, Oct 10 & 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C This program generously underwritten by Metropolitan Arts Council.
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Scribblers Writing Groups
Silent Film and Concert: Nosferatu ages 15+ Watch the masterpiece of horror film, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu with a live score performed by Valentine Wolfe. Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more information. Thu, Oct 5, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Ghost Stories with Valentine Wolfe* ages 15+ Local musical group Valentine Wolfe and master storyteller Tally Johnson weave a haunted web of ghostly tales from Upstate South Carolina. This evening of ghost stories concludes with victorian chamber metal loud enough to wake the dead! Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more information and to register. Thu, Oct 19, 6:30p-8:30p, Main Meeting Rooms A-C
Grown-Up Gaming: Halloween ages 18+ Commune with the recently deceased in order to solve a murder in Mysterium, survive the night in an ominous mansion in Betrayal at House on the Hill and hide your dark, lupine secret from paranoid villagers in the game One Night: Ultimate Werewolf. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more info. Tue, Oct 24, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Portkey to Potter* ages 18+ Re-live the magic of Hogwarts—test your wits with trivia, make a (chocolate) wand, and meet other fans.Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Series continues Nov 16 and Dec 14. Thu, Oct 26, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms B & C
Bring your best work or come get inspired. Thu, Sep 7 & Oct 12, 7p-8p, Pelham Road Tue, Sep 12, 26 & Oct 10, 24, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Tue, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 7p-8:30p, Taylors Thu, Sep 21 & Oct 26, 7p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Perspective Drawing* Materials provided or bring your own. Sat, Sep 9, 10a-11:30a, Mauldin
Bring a Craft, Learn a Craft Bring your project to work on or share with others. Sat, Sep 9, 30 & Oct 7, 28, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Thu, Oct 5, 6-8p, Mauldin
Try this simple, fun activity. Tue, Sep 12 & Oct 10, 7p-8p, Greer
Poetry Open Mic Night* National award-winning spokenword artist Moody Black shares an evening of poetry. Listen or sign up to be a part of the poetry night and read a poem or story you have written! Thu, Sep 14, 6:30p-8p, Fountain Inn
Photography Composition*
Join us for a discussion of Orson Welles’ terror provoking 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds. Thu, Oct 26, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Improve your composition skills. Bring your own digital camera to use in class. No cell phone cameras, please. Tue, Sep 19, 6:30p-8p, Fountain Inn
Creating in Miniature* Costume contest, pumpkin-painting, trick-or-treating and DIY dirt cups. Halloween is not just for kids! Sat, Oct 28, 4p-5p, Greer
Work on the featured mini-project or bring your own. Materials for featured project provided. Sat, Sep 23 & Oct 21, 2p-4p, Simpsonville
The Hi-Tech, Low-Tech World of Harry Potter* With the added ability to control their world through magic, J.K. Rowling’s wizards have opted out of advancing through science. Why do they prefer a combination of antiquated technology and advanced magic? Margaret Oakes, Professor of English at Furman University talks about a fictional universe that is both believable and fanciful, and helps us reflect on the “magic” of our own technology. Mon, Oct 30, 7p-8p, Mauldin The World of Harry Potter event is underwritten by South Carolina Humanities.
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Sat, Oct 14, 11a-4:30p, Simpsonville 11a-12:30p | AUTHOR PANEL Get the answers to your publishing questions from a panel of independent authors who have been through the process. 1:30p-2:30p INDIE AUTHOR MARKETPLACE
Browse independentlypublished books and hear from the authors behind the stories. 3p-4:30p | WRITING WORKSHOP Expand your writing skills in this interactive workshop led by a local author.
Finger Knitting
War of the Worlds*
Halloween Party* ages 18+
Indie Author Day
Corner Bookmarks* Create bookmarks that fit perfectly onto the corner of the page you are reading. Materials provided. Tue, Sep 26, 7p-8p, Greer
Design with Perler Beads* Melt tiny beads with an iron to create a unique and fun piece of art. Wed, Sep 27, 6p-7:30p, Fountain Inn
Woodcarving Drop In Talk with members of The Piedmont Woodcarvers Club and view samples of work that highlight carving styles such as chipped, relief, and intaglio. Discover beginner projects that require a minimal amount of tools. Sat, Sep 30, 10a-4p, Mauldin Fri, Oct 13, 10a-4p, Pelham Road
DIY Fall Decorations* Make festive home decorations. Materials provided. Thu, Oct 12, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Sketching for Beginners* Thu, Oct 12, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Cat-tastic Crafting* Make a catnip toy and a cardboard box hideaway. Materials provided. Fri, Oct 20, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Spooky Paper Lanterns* Create paper lanterns for Halloween. Materials provided. Tue, Oct 24, 7p-8p, Greer
Get Ready to Write
Pelham Road
Learn more about National Novel Writing Month, meet fellow local writers, and sign up for the 50k word challenge. Tue, Oct 24, 7p-8p, Pelham Road
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. Thu, Sep 28, 7p-8p
Figure Drawing* Draw a clothed model. Materials provided or bring your own. Sat, Oct 14, 10a-11:30a, Mauldin
Book Clubs Main: Readings on Race Clemson Education department professors provide guided discussions of books that explore modern society through the lens of race relations. Call 527-9258 for more information.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Thu, Oct 26, 7p-8p
Taylors Throwback Thursday Reads Revisit the titles you loved as a kid and catch up on classics you missed growing up! A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Thu, Sep 7, 2p-3p Bunnicula by Deborah Howe. Thu, Oct 5, 2p-3p
Travelers Rest
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Tue, Sep, 12, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A
The Truth According To Us by Annie Barrows. Mon, Sep 11, 1p-2:30p
The Distance Between Us: a Memoir by Reyna Grande. Tue, Sep 26, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo.* Discuss and watch a video to learn how to fold clothes using the KonMari method. Tue, Sep 26, 6:30p-7:30p
Berea Guest of Honor: Booker T. Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and the White House Dinner That Shocked a Nation by Deborah Davis. Tue, Sep 26, 10a-11a Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. Tue, Oct 31, 10a-11a
Simpsonville Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Thu, Sep 28, 2p-3p Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. Thu, Oct 26, 2p-3p
Berea: Modern Classics White Noise by Don DeLillo. Thu, Sep 28, 7p-8p Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin. Thu, Oct 26, 7p-8p
Fountain Inn Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Fri, Oct 27, 3p-4p
View historical treasures available in the South Carolina Room including maps, ledgers and newspapers.
Learn about Library spaces available for studying, making a presentation or holding a meeting.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Mon, Oct 9, 1p-2:30p
Taylors Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Mon, Sep 11, 2p-3p Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Mon, Oct 9, 2p-3p
Films Princess Bride 30th Anniversary Celebration Join us for trivia, a balloon sword fight and ROUS’s scavenger hunt. Costumes welcome as you wish. For ages 18 and up. Sat, Oct 7, 3p-5p, Greer
Find out more about our physical and digital collections including movies, music, books, ebooks, audiobooks, genealogy databases and online resources for teachers and parents.
BOOK A TOUR for your club, church, school, organization or business! Email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 at least two weeks in advance to arrange a tour. All tours last approximately 45 minutes and take place at the Hughes Main Library in downtown Greenville.
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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. 2 for branch contact information.
BEGINNER
Help! I Forgot My Password
Little or no prior experience using computers, mobile devices, email or the internet.
Create and organize strong passwords and learn how to recover them. Tue, Sep 26, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Computer Basics Thu, Sep 7, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn Tue, Sep 12, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road Wed, Sep 13, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road Wed, Oct 11, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Oct 18, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road Thu, Oct. 19, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road
Resume Basics
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Some experience navigating a computer, active email address, and able to use an internet browser.
Thu, Sep 7, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Oct 18, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Internet Basics Mon, Sep 11, 11a-12p, Augusta Road Wed, Sep 13, 3p-4p, Greer Sat, Oct 21, 10a-11a, Greer
Email Basics Tue, Sep 12, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Internet Safety Wed, Sep 13, 2p-3p, Anderson Road Mon, Sep 18, 7p-8p, Augusta Road Thu, Sep 21, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Oct 18, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Internet Básico Aprenda conceptos básicos de navegar el internet incluyendo el uso y la búsqueda de informacion. Requiere inscripción. Tue, Sep 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Greer Sat, Oct 21, 3p-4p, Greer
Wed, Oct 18, 11a-12p, Augusta Road
Google Tools Explore the free tools included with a Google account. Sat, Sep 23, 10a-11:30a, Augusta Road Thu, Oct 5, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Gmail Basics Thu, Oct 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin
Mouse and Keyboard Basics Wed, Oct 25, 11a-12p, Augusta Road
INTERMEDIATE
Microsoft Word I Wed, Sep 6, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Oct 5, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Oct 19, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
What’s All the Hoopla About? Use your Library card to borrow digital books, comics, music, and audiobooks. Wed, Sep 13, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Downloadable Library Materials Bring your own device (Apple or Android). Thu, Sep 14, 7p-8p, Augusta Road Wed, Oct 25, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Word II Incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, and word art. Wed, Sep 20, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Presentation Design for Students Create dynamic presentations for school presentations.
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Thu, Sep 21, 4p-5:30p, Fountain Inn
Cloud Storage Store, edit and share your documents and photos within an online platform. Wed, Sep 27, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft PowerPoint Create slideshows for projects and presentation. Thu, Sep 28, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Scholarly Research for College Students Use the library’s online resources to find academic, peer-reviewed articles for school papers or projects. Thu, Sep 28, 4p-5:30p, Fountain Inn
Finding Stuff in Windows 10 Learn how to find and organize apps, folders, files, and settings in Windows 10. Bring your own device or listen in; technology not provided. Fri, Sep 29, 10a-11:30a, Pelham Road
Microsoft Excel I Wed, Oct 4, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road Thu, Oct 19, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Crack the Code Get started with basic HTML coding for the web. Sat, Oct 7, 11a-12:30p, Augusta Road
Registration is required for all Computer Workshops
Intermediate Computer Create folders, save and retrieve files, and copy and paste items. Wed, Oct 18, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Online Job Searching Learn about essential tools and strategies for finding work using popular job sites and resources. Thu, Oct 19, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Microsoft Publisher Create dynamic flyers, brochures, cards, and more. Tue, Oct 24, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Google Sheets: Budget Use Google Sheets to create a budget with formulas to automatically calculate expenses. Must have an active Google/Gmail Account, please bring your login information. Thu, Oct 26, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Microsoft Excel II Formatting, filtering, and formulas. Thu, Oct 26, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Excel Formulas Use simple and predefined formulas to perform calculations. Fri, Oct 27, 10a-11:30a, Pelham Road
ADVANCED Confident using a variety of digital devices and software.
More Photo Editing with Pixlr Editor Use layers, cloning, and filters. Participants must have basic photo editing skills. Thu, Sep 14, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
What’s in a Jail?
Pediatric First Aid & CPR*
View and discuss the powerful documentary, 13th, exploring race, justice, and the prison boom in the United States. Email andersonroad@greenvillelibrary. org or call 269-5210 for more info. Thu, Oct 26, 6p-8p, Anderson Road
An instructor from Greenville Technical College’s American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center demonstrates hands only CPR, how to stop bleeding and how to use an epi pen. Learn about head injuries, burns, fractures, seizures and poisonings. Not a certification course. Sat, Sep 16, 10a-12p, Taylors
Gardening & Sustainability Master Gardener Series THE FALL GARDEN*
Thu, Sep 7, 7p-8p, Mauldin INVASIVE SPECIES IN SC LANDSCAPES*
Tue, Sep 12, 7p-8p, Fountain Inn GROWING LAVENDER*
Thu, Sep 21, 7p-8p, Taylors HISTORIC TREES AND PLACES*
Tue, Oct 3, 7p-8p, Augusta Road Tue, Oct 24, 7p-8p, Fountain Inn COOL SEASON ANNUALS*
Tue, Oct 10, 10a-11a, Mauldin CREATING A BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT*
Thu, Oct 26, 7p-8p, Mauldin
English Country Gardens* Greenville Gardening Club member Ginny Price shares photos from her visits to England. Thu, Sep 14, 6:30p-7:30p, Taylors
Lake Conestee Nature Park* Mon, Sep 18, 7p-8p, Mauldin Branch Library
Make Your Own Terrarium* Materials provided. Sat, Sep 30, 10:30a-11:30a, Simpsonville
Health & Wellness Disaster Preparedness & Family Emergency Plan Tue, Sep 5, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Practicing Meditation Dress comfortably in nonrestrictive clothing. Wed, Sep 6, 20, & Oct 4, 18, 5:45p-6:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Natural Beauty Recipes* Make a product to take home. Materials provided. Sat, Sep 16, 11a-12p, Simpsonville
those with limited mobility. Sat, Oct 7, 14, 21, & 28, 10:30a-12p, Pelham Road
an appointment. October 16-19, Main, South Carolina Room
Vegan and Vegetarian Meetup* Bring your favorite recipes, articles, or other items to share with the group. Thu, Oct 12, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn
Chair Yoga* Seniors and those with limited mobility encouraged to attend. Mon, Oct 16, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest
Job Skills Introduction to SC Works Use the SC Works website to help you find employment. Thu, Sep 28 & Oct 26, 11a-12p, Anderson Road
Languages
Laughter Yoga*
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic*
Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades*
Short, simple exercises to induce belly aching laughter. Tue, Sep 19 & Oct 24, 7p-8p, Augusta Road Sat, Sep 23, 11a-12p, Simpsonville
Hear from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office about issues and challenges surrounding the substance abuse crisis. Thu, Oct 19, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Vegan and Vegetarian Meetup
Gentle Ballet*
Discuss the book. 7p-8p, Berea
Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing. Mon, Oct 23, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road
Learn Spanish and practice English while doing a fun craft. Únase a una clase bilingüe para aprender Inglés en un ambiente informal y amigable mientras hace manualidades. Llame al 269-5210 para más información. Thu, Sep 21, 4p-5p, Anderson Road Tue, Oct 17, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choicees Matter by Peter Singer and Jim Mason. Thu, Sep 21 Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer and Feeling Better Everyday by Gene Baur and Gene Stone. Thu, Oct 19
In Our Own Voice* The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) brings speakers to share personal stories of their experience with mental illness and the tools they use to stay in recovery. Tue, Sep 26, 6:30p-8p, Augusta Road Tue, Oct 10, 6:30p-8p, Fountain Inn
What is a Doula?* A local doula shares how these trained professionals support expecting mothers. Thu, Sep 28, 7p-8p, Taylors
T'ai Chi Chih for Seniors* T’ai Chi movements are performed slowly and softly. Classes may especially interest seniors and
History & Genealogy
Introduction to Spanish* Learn basic Spanish through an online class in a group setting. Wed, Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road
Storytelling Night: My First Job Come and listen or share your own story about your first job. Thu, Sep 14, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest
Family History Club* Explore and document your family history. Wed, Sep 20 & Oct 18, 3p-4p, Simpsonville
Citizenship Info Session U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services discusses the benefits and responsibilities of citizenship, an overview of the naturalization process, and eligibility requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen. Thu, Sep 21, 6p-7p, Greer Mon, Sep 11, 6p-7p, Pelham Road
Archives Month: Preserving Family Treasures Preserve your photographs, documents, and books. Call 527-9212 to make
Money Smarts Social Security Explained* Maximize your potential benefits. Thu, Sep 7, 6:30p-7:30p, Augusta Road Thu, Oct 19, 6:30p-7:30p, Greer
Freddie Mac CreditSmart®* Greenville County Human Relations Commission teaches how to build and maintain better credit. Call 467-7095 to register. Sat, Sep 9 & 16, 9:30a-1:30p, Augusta Road Sat, Oct 21 & 28, 9:30a-1:30p, Simpsonville
Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck* Learn techniques and strategies for saving money and maximizing your finances. Tue, Sep 12, 6:30p-7:30p, Augusta Road
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