Sep/Oct 2018 News & Events GreenvilleLibrary.org
earners Designed especially for children under five, our Little Learners Club is an enrichment series of fun activities developing kindergarten readiness skills. Kids earn tote bags and pins; see p. 7 for details and enrollment.
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
Hours
Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch
Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p
100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-0161
Sep/Oct 2018
All Locations Little Learners Club p. 7 Family Fiesta Fun p. 8
Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch
Meet the Author: Grace Lin p. 10
Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch
Sun • 2p-6p
Eerie Events (adults) p. 15
111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695
Library Closings
Desegregation of Public Libraries p. 19
Five Forks Branch 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville 29681 fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org 864-234-4904
Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576
Sep 2 & 3 (Labor Day) Oct 1 (Staff Training)
Mission To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.
Board of Trustees
800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607 mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-7397
Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Mr. Kenneth Baxter Dr. Grady Butler, Vice-Chair Mr. Chace Campbell, Chair Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis, Secretary Mr. Joe Poore, Treasurer
Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch
Executive Director
1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-288-6688
Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org
Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 Closed for expansion and renovation. See p.3 for more information.
Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch
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
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.
Get in touch Questions or comments about our newsletter? Email us at communications@greenvillelibrary.org.
Bookmobile
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Visit greenvillelibrary.org for schedule of stops. outreach@greenvillelibrary.org 864-527-9252
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Friends Used Book Sale p. 20
youtube.com/user/GreenvilleLibrary meetup.com/GCLSExplorers meetup.com/GCLSHistoryHunters-Meetup meetup.com/GCLSWritersandReaders-Meetup
Used Book Sales First & Third Thursdays* Sep 6, 20 & Oct 4, 18 • 9a-12p
Fall Semi-Annual Fri, Oct 26* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Sat, Oct 27 • 10a-5p Sun, Oct 28 • 1p-5p • 50% off
*Friends members only. Friends memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door or online at greenvillelibrary.org/
GREER BRANCH EXPANSION
Friends-of-the-Library. Merovan Center, Suite E-2 1200 Woodruff Road (across from Kohl's)
Proceeds from book sales help fund Greenville County Library System programs.
2018-2019 Friends of the Library Board of Directors Sandy Cogen Jim Condon, Friends Shop Committee Chair Jean DeMars Linda Dilleshaw
RENOVATION & EXPANSION
FEATURES
The Jean M. Smith Branch in Greer is closed until the fall of 2019 for a major expansion and renovation. During the closure, the public is invited to use the Burdette Branch at 316 W Main Street in Taylors or any of the other ten Greenville County Library System (GCLS) locations.
Once renovated, the branch will encompass 16,300 square feet (10,800 sq. ft. of original space plus 5,500 of new construction) and will include the following:
BOOKMOBILE STOP During the Branch closure, the Library Bookmobile is making convenient stops nearby. As of September 10, the Bookmobile will be making stops every other Monday from 1:45p-4:30p in the parking lot of the Greer First Baptist Church at 201 W Poinsett St.
• Children's area doubled in size from current space; • Dedicated space for teens; • Larger community meeting room; • Addition of two study rooms; • Drive-up materials return; • Quiet room for reading and studying; • New interior finishes; • Two four-person conference rooms; • Family restroom; • Nursing room; • and additional parking.
Phil Elliott Cindy R. Goldberg, Book Sale Committee Chair
Materials borrowed from the Greer Branch may be returned to the Bookmobile or any GCLS location.
Tom Ligon Mary Miller Steven Nash, Financial Officer Cory B. Patterson, President Alice Ramos, Secretary Taylor Reynolds Mary Rittenhouse, Vice-President Mary Ann Stonoha, Treasurer Karen Troncone, Membership Development Committee Chair Rich Troncone
THANK YOU
Thank You to the following organizations who helped in the planning and production of special Library events during September & October:
Applied Theatre Center of Greenville Boardwalk Dance Without Limits Friends of the Greenville County Library System Greenville County Human Relations Commission Greenville Master Gardeners Greenville County Rec Greenville Symphony Orchestra Goodwill
International Ballet Lowes Foods NASA Palmetto Luna Arts Piedmont Score SC Legal Services Starbucks Steven Anschel Tantrum House Travelers Rest Historical Society Valentine Wolfe Sep/Oct 2018 | 3
ALL PROGRAMS • Sep/Oct 2018 ANDERSON ROAD • 269-5210
Tech Explorers · Sep 6 · 4:30p-6:30p Descubre tesoros en tú visita a la biblioteca Sep 10, 17, 24 & Oct 8 • 4p-5p What You Don’t Know About the Internet Can Hurt You • Sep 11 • 10a-11a Help Your Child Succeed in School Sep 11 • 4p-5p Couponing Basics • Sep 12 & Oct 3 10a-11a Make It! • Sep 13 & Oct 25 • 3:45p-4:30p Computación básica • Sep 18 • 10a-11:30a Too Much Candy • Sep 18 & Oct 9 • 4p-5p Computer Basics • Sep 19 & Oct 17 10a-11:30a Help! I Forgot My Password • Sep 19 4p-5p Intermediate Computer • Sep 20 & Oct 18 10a-11:30a Record Expungement Clinic • Sep 20 5:30p-6:30p LEGO® Club • Sep 21 • 3:30p-4:15p Paycheck to Paycheck • Sep 25 • 6p-7:30p Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades • Sep 26 & Oct 23 • 4p-5p Crafternoon · Sep 27 · 3:30p-4:15p Internet Safety • Oct 4 • 10a-11a Creation Station · Oct 4 · 3:45p-4:30p Cómo dejar de vivir sueldo a sueldo Oct 6 • 10a-11a ¡Ayudame! Olvidé mi contraseña • Oct 10 10a-11a Avoiding Scams • Oct 11 • 4p-5p Microsoft PowerPoint • Oct 16 • 10a-11a
AUGUSTA ROAD • 277-0161 Story Time • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11 10a-10:30a Downloadable Materials • Sep 8 • 11a-12p Business Start Up Basics • Sep 11 • 6p-8p Stay and Play! • Sep 13 & Oct 11 10:30a-11:15a Record Expungement Clinic • Sep 13 5:30p-6:30p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Sep 15 & 22 9:30a-1:30p Crafternoon · Sep 19 & Sep 26 3:30p-4:15p Drawing From Nature • Sep 20 • 7p-8:30p Bullet Journaling • Sep 24 • 6:30p-7:30p Family Fun • Sep 27 • 3:30p-4:15p Tech Explorers · Oct 4 · 4:30p-6:30p Greenville’s Affordable Housing Crisis Oct 9 • 7p-8:30p Paper Quilling • Oct 13 • 11a-12p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 18 10a-10:30a Internet Safety • Oct 18 • 7p-8p No Kill Movement • Oct 22 • 7p-8p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 25 • 10a-10:30a
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BEREA • 246-1695 Story Time • Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 23 10:30a-11a Art 101 • Sep 11 & Oct 9 • 3:30p-4:30p Veganism & the Environment • Sep 20 7p-8p Stay and Play! • Sep 25 & Oct 23 11a-11:45a Painting: India Ink • Oct 2 • 6:30p-8p Understanding Perspective • Oct 9 6:30p-8p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 16 10:30a-11a Figure Drawing: Hands • Oct 16 • 6:30p-8p From Pencil to Press: Storylines • Oct 23 6:30p-8p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 30 • 10:30a-11a Halloween Cartoon Creations • Oct 30 6:30p-8p
FIVE FORKS • 234-4904 Coloring Café • Sep 4 & Oct 2 10:30a-11:30am Musical Jamboree • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Stay and Play! • Sep 5 & Oct 3 10:30a-11:15a Club Homeschool • Sep 5 & Oct 3 11a-12p Bouncing Babies • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18 • 10a-10:30a Book Bites • Sep 6 & Oct 4 • 3:45p-4:30p Couponing Workshop • Sep 6 6:30p-7:30p N is for Nutrition • Sep 10 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Adventures in History • Sep 10 & Oct 8 3:45p-4:30p Science Station • Sep 11 & Oct 9 10:30a-11:30a Homeschool Hangout • Sep 11 & Oct 9 1p-2:30p Unraveled • Sep 13 & Oct 11 • 10a-12p All About Anime • Sep 13 & Oct 11 6:30p-7:30p Meet the Author: Grace Lin • Sep 16 3p-4:30p Story Time • Sep 17, 24 & Oct 8, 22 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Maker Lab! • Sep 17 & Oct 22 • 3:45p-4:45p Creative Movement • Sep 18 10:30a-11:30a Learning Express Workshop • Sep 18 6:30p-7:30p Art 101 • Sep 20 & Oct 18 • 11a-12p Tech Explorers · Sep 20 · 4:30p-6:30p Sketchers Group • Sep 20 & Oct 18 • 6p-7p Series Savvy • Sep 24 & Oct 29 3:45p-4:30p Puppet Playhouse • Sep 25 & Oct 30 10a-10:30a
Something for You: The Library’s Website Sep 25 • 6:30p-7:30p Book Club • Sep 26 & Oct 24 10:30a-11:30a Scribblers • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 6:30p-8p Documentary: 13th • Oct 4 • 6p-8p Storytime Ballet • Oct 6 • 10a-10:30a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 15 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 25 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 29 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Monster Mash • Oct 31 • 10a-10:30a
FOUNTAIN INN • 862-2576 Game On • Sep 4 & Oct 2 • 3:45p-4:45p Story Time • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 • 10:30a-11a Chair Yoga • Sep 7, 14 • 10a-11a Online Job Searching • Sep 10 • 3p-4p Supplemental Security Income & Social Security Administration Benefits • Sep 11 6:30p-7:30p Master Gardener Series • Sep 17 & Oct 16 6:30p-7:30p Digitize Greenville • Sep 18 • 2:30p-5p Ancestry.com • Sep 20 • 3p-4:30p Prepare for a Disaster • Sep 22 10:30a-11:30a Coloring Café • Sep 24 • 3p-4:30p Stay and Play! • Sep 26 & Oct 31 11a-11:45a Celebrate Latino Cultures! • Oct 8 6:30p-7:30p Keukenhof Gardens & Tulip Fields of Holland • Oct 9 • 6p-7p Creepy Coloring • Oct 15 • 3p-4:30p Halloween Spooktacular! • Oct 19 3:30p-4:15p Halloween Cartoon Creations • Oct 20 10a-11:30a Pet Adoption and Care • Oct 22 10:30a-11:30a DIY Halloween Decorating • Oct 23 • 3p-4p Boo! Bingo • Oct 30 • 3p-4p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 31 • 10:30a-11a
GREER • 877-8722 The Greer Branch is closed during this time for renovation and expansion. Please see page 3 for more details.
MAIN • 527-9248 (Kids & Teens) 527-9293 (Adults) Story Time • Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 23 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Sep 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 & Oct 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & Nov 1 • 11a-11:30a Microsoft Excel I • Sep 4 • 3:30p-5p
Kids & Family p. 6 Mini-Makers • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10:30a-11a Tech Club • Sep 5 & Oct 3 • 4p-5p Musical Jamboree • Sep 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 & Oct 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 • 10a-10:30a Ancestry.com • Sep 6 • 4p-5p Google Tools • Sep 7 • 3:30p-5p Bilingual Story Time • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov 2 • 4:30p-5:15p Saturday Stories • Sep 8, 22 & Oct 6, 20 & Nov 3 • 10a-10:30a Lollipops Concert • Sep 8 • 11:30a-12p Teen Service Day • Sep 8, Oct 6 & Nov 3 1p-4p Toddler Tales • Sep 10, 17, 24 & Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 • 11a-11:30a Stay and Play! • Sep 11 & Oct 9 10:30a-11:15a Microsoft Publisher • Sep 12 • 3:30p-5p Computer Basics • Sep 13 • 3:30p-5p Fandom Friday • Sep 14 • 4:30p-5:30p Microsoft Office • Sep 19 • 3:30p-5p Family Fun • Sep 19 • 6p-6:45p All About Anime • Sep 19 & Oct 17 6:30p-7:30p Microsoft Excel II • Sep 20 • 3:30p-5p Computación en español • Sep 20 & Oct 18 • 6p-7p Grown Up Gaming • Sep 22 • 1p-5p Creation Station · Sep 25 · 3:45p-4:30p Scribblers • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 7p-8p Family Fiesta Fun • Sep 29 • 1p-3p Desegregation and Public Libraries • Oct 2 6:30p-7:30p Internet Safety • Oct 4 • 3:30p-5p Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein • Oct 4 6:30p-8:30p Storytime Ballet • Oct 6 • 11:30a-12p Online Accounts • Oct 10 • 3:30p-5p Microsoft Word I • Oct 11 • 3:30p-5p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Oct 13 & 20 9:30a-1:30p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 16 10a-10:30a Microsoft Word II • Oct 16 • 3:30p-5p Microsoft PowerPoint • Oct 17 • 3:30p-5p Family History Club • Oct 18 • 4p-5p Book Art • Oct 18 • 6p-8p Grown Up Gaming • Oct 18 • 6:30p-8:30p Cloud Storage • Oct 24 • 3:30p-5p Digitize Greenville • Oct 24 • 6p-8:30p Hydroponics • Oct 24 • 6:30p-7:30p Cosplay Bootcamp: Props • Oct 27 • 1p-3p Monster Mash • Oct 29 & Nov 1 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 30 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 30 11a-11:30a Death Day Party • Oct 30 • 7p-8p
MAULDIN • 277-7397 Master Gardener Series • Sep 6, 20 & Oct 4, 18 • 7p-8p Aromatherapy, Qigong & Meditation Sep 8 • 11a-12p Story Time • Sep 10, 17, 24 & Oct 8, 22 10a-10:30a Stay and Play! • Sep 10 & Oct 8 10:30a-11:15a LEGO® Club · Sep 10 & Oct 8 · 3:30p-4:15p Coloring Café • Sep 10 • 7p-8p Digital Camera Workshop • Sep 11 & Oct 9 6:30p-8p Digital Camera Workshop • Sep 15 • 2p-4p Campfire Coloring · Sep 17 · 3:30p-4:15p Salsa Dancing • Sep 17 • 6p-8p Renters’ Rights • Sep 18 • 7p-8p Unraveled • Sep 22 & Oct 27 • 10a-12p Crafternoon · Sep 24 & Oct 22 · 3:30p-4:15p Spanish Chat • Sep 24 & Oct 22 • 7p-8p Worlds Beyond Our Solar System • Sep 29 10a-12:30p Creepy Coloring • Oct 8 • 7p-8p Trivia Night • Oct 11 • 7p-8p Day of the Dead Skull Painting • Oct 13 3p-4p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 15 10a-10:30a Spooky Slime • Oct 20 • 3p-3:45p First Time Homebuyers • Oct 23 • 7p-8p At the Scene of the Crime • Oct 25 11a-12p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 29 • 10a-10:30a Ancestry.com • Oct 29 • 7p-8p
PELHAM ROAD • 288-6688 Bouncing Babies • Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 • 10a-10:30a English Conversation Circle • Sep 4 & Oct 16 • 7p-8p Story Time • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 24 • 10a-10:30a Stay and Play! • Sep 5 & Oct 3 10:30a-11:15a Musical Jamboree • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18 & Nov 1 • 10a-10:30a Combatting Climate Change • Sep 11, 18 & 25 • 7p-8p Eat, Read, Create • Sep 13 & Oct 11 4:30p-5:30p Scribblers • Sep 13 & Oct 11 • 7p-8p Classics Book Club • Sep 15 & Oct 20 10:30a-11:30a Quickbooks • Sep 15 • 3p-4p Series Savvy • Sep 18 & Oct 16 3:45p-4:30p Homeschool Hangout • Sep 19 & Oct 17 1p-2:30p Chair Yoga • Sep 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12 10a-11a
Teens p. 8
Adults p. 10
Family History Club • Sep 22 & Oct 27 10a-12p Sketchers Group • Sep 22 & Oct 20 • 3p-4p Maker Lab! • Sep 26, Oct 24 • 3:45p-4:45p Muggle Marauders • Sep 27 & Oct 25 3:30p-4:15p Coffeehouse Book Club• Sep 27 & Oct 25 7p-8p Your Next Favorite Book • Sep 29 10:30a-11:30a Pumpkin Seed Contest • Oct 6-30 Tai Chi Chih for Seniors • Oct 6, 13 & 20 10:30a-12p Harry Potter Trivia Night • Oct 6 • 3p-4p Teen Service Day • Oct 13 • 2:30p-4:30p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 17 10a-10:30a Get Ready to Write • Oct 23 • 7p-8p Monster Mash • Oct 25 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 30 10a-10:30a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 31 • 10a-10:30a Nailed It! Challenge • Nov 5 • 2p-3p
SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031 Bouncing Babies • Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 • 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales • Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 11a-11:30a Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Story Time • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11 & Nov 1 • 10:30a-11a Lollipops Concert • Sep 8 • 10a-10:30a Unraveled • Sep 8 & Oct 6 • 2p-4p Mini-Makers • Sep 10 & Oct 8 • 10:30a-11a Nerd Squad • Sep 10, 17 & Oct 8, 15 • 4p-5p Landscaping for Wildlife • Sep 10 6:30p-8p Scribblers • Sep 11, 25 & Oct 9, 23 7p-8:30p Creating in Miniature • Sep 15 & Oct 27 2p-4p Family History Club • Sep 19 & Oct 17 3p-4p Teen Scribblers • Sep 22 & Oct 20 12p-1:30p Teen Service Day • Sep 24 • 4p-6p Stay and Play! • Sep 27 & Oct 25 11a-11:45a Book Club • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 2p-3p Adulting: Get Ready to Vote • Sep 27 7p-8p Dream Home Workshop • Sep 29 10:30a-12p Indie Author Day: Author Q&A: David Burnsworth • Oct 13 • 2p-2:45p Indie Author Day: Fiction Slam • Oct 13 3p-4:30p Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 18 10:30a-11a Sep/Oct 2018 | 5
Theatre Makeup Techniques • Oct 20 • 2p-3p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 25 • 10:30a-11a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 30 • 10a-10:30a War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast • Oct 30 • 7p-8:30p
TAYLORS • 268-5955 Toddler Tales • Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10a-10:30a Coloring Café • Sep 4 & Oct 2 • 7p-8:30p Bouncing Babies • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18 • 10:30a-11a Throwback Thursday Reads • Sep 6 & Oct 4 • 7p-8p Story Time • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12 • 10a-10:30a Science Station • Sep 10 & Oct 8 • 10:30a-11:30a Book Club • Sep 10 & Oct 8 • 2p-3p LEGO® Club · Sep 11 & Oct 9 · 3:30p-4:15p Art 101 • Sep 12 & Oct 10 • 11a-12p Paranormal • Sep 13 • 7p-8:30p Stay and Play! • Sep 14 & Oct 12 • 10:30a-11:15a Beginner Origami • Sep 15 • 11a-11:45a Homeschool Craft It • Sep 17 & Oct 15 • 11:30a-12:30p Herbal Bath Sachets • Sep 17 • 7p-8p Campfire Coloring · Sep 18 · 3:30p-4:15p Scribblers • Sep 18 & Oct 16 • 7p-8:15p Trivia Night • Sep 20 & Oct 18 • 7p-8p Adventures in History • Sep 24 & Oct 22 • 3:30p-4:15p Raising Backyard Poultry • Sep 24 • 6:30p-8p Crafternoon · Sep 25 & Oct 23 · 3:30p-4:15p Grown Up Gaming • Sep 25 & Oct 23 • 7p-8p Master Gardener Series • Sep 29 • 10a-11a Pumpkin Seed Contest • Oct 6-30 Master Gardener Series • Oct 11 • 7p-8p Pizza Cookies • Oct 13 • 11a-11:45a Firefighters & Fire Trucks • Oct 19 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies Boo Bash • Oct 25 • 10:30a-11a Spooktacular Stories • Oct 26 • 10a-10:30a Zombie Barbies • Oct 29 • 7p-8p
TRAVELERS REST • 834-3650 Practicing Meditation • Sep 17 & Oct 15 • 6p-6:45p Unraveled • Sep 1, 15 & Oct 6, 20 • 10a-12p Mother Goose on the Loose • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10a-10:30a STEAM Story Time • Sep 10 & Oct 8 • 10:30a-11:30a Book Club • Sep 10 & Oct 8 • 1p-2:30p Let’s Pretend • Sep 13 • 10:30a-11:15a Storytelling Night • Sep 13 • 7p-8p Art Techniques Series • Sep 15 & 22 • 2p-3p Story Time • Sep 17, 24 & Oct 15, 22 • 10:30a-11a Computer Basics • Sep 18 & Oct 23 • 10a-11:30a Scribblers • Sep 20 & Oct 18 • 6:30p-7:30p Stay and Play! • Sep 24 & Oct 22 • 11a-11:45a Upstate Cherokees • Sep 25 • 6:30p-7:30p Tiny Town • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 10:30a-11:15a Coloring Café • Sep 27 & Oct 25 • 6:30p-8p Decluttering and Minimalism • Sep 29 & Oct 20 • 2p-3p Cherokee Foothills Flute Circle Concert • Oct 6 • 3p-4p Woodcarving Drop In • Oct 26 • 10a-2p Spooktacular Stories • Oct 29 • 10:30a-11a
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These classes promote the development of Kindergarten Readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics.**
Fall Session Bouncing Babies
Story Time
Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development. Tuesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10a, Simpsonville Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors
Join us for stories, music, and activities that help preschool children develop social, listening, and comprehension skills. Mondays, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Mondays, 10a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Thursdays, 10:30a, Simpsonville Fridays, 10a, Taylors
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. Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville
Toddler Tales Stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months. Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a, Taylors 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 Wednesdays, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road
**Visit greenvillelibrary.org/ kids for more information about the Palmetto Basics.
Due to space limitations, many classes may not accommodate groups 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.
TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.
Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Adult caregiver required. FAVORITE FAIRY TALES
Wed, Sep 5, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room OUR TOWN
Mon, Sep 10, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Wed, Sep 12, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room PIRATES
Wed, Sep 19, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room FOREST ANIMALS
Wed, Sep 26, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room TEXTURE
Wed, Oct 3, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room MONSTERS
Mon, Oct 8, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Wed, Oct 31, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room BUBBLES
Wed, Oct 10, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room FALL
Wed, Oct 17, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room ORANGE AND BLACK
Wed, Oct 24, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room
Stay and Play! ages 2-6 Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills. Wed, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 10:30a-11:15a, Pelham Road Wed, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 10:30a-11:15a, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, Sep 10 & Oct 8, 10:30a-11:15a, Mauldin Tue, Sep 11 & Oct 9, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room C Thu, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 10:30a-11:15a, Augusta Road Fri, Sep 14 & Oct 12, 10:30a-11:15a, Taylors
Mon, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 11a-11:45a, Travelers Rest Tue, Sep 25 & Oct 23, 11a-11:45a, Berea Wed, Sep 26 & Oct 31, 11a-11:45a, Fountain Inn Thu, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 11a-11:45a, Simpsonville
Join our
Club Homeschool ages 5-11 NEW! Join other homeschool families for an opportunity to socialize, play games, and do crafts. Wed, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 11a-12p, Five Forks, Meeting Room A
Book Bites ages 8+ Join us for foodie activities and listen to Lisa Cope, Community Table Manager for Lowes Foods, as she shares food facts, tips, and treats. Adult caregiver required. Thu, Sep 6 & Oct 4, 3:45p-4:30p, Five Forks
N is for Nutrition 5 & under Learn healthy eating facts about the fruits and veggies in picture books from Lisa Cope, Community Table Manager for Lowes Foods. Samples provided. Adult caregiver required. Mon, Sep 10, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Five Forks, Story Room
Tech Explorers ages 5+ NEW! Create with Bloxels and Snap Circuits®. Adult caregiver required. Thu, Sep 6, 4:30p-6:30p, Anderson Road Thu, Sep 20, 4:30p-6:30p, Five Forks Thu, Oct 4, 4:30p-6:30p, Augusta Road
for Kindergarten Readiness 80% of brain development happens during the first 3 years of life!
Enroll children under 5 in our Little Learners Club focused on the skills taught through the five Palmetto Basics:
Go to your library to get a log or download one at greenvillelibrary.org/kids/ kindergarten-readiness. Complete Palmetto Basics activities to earn a Little Learners Club tote bag and pins. The Palmetto Basics activities are meant to enrich the early years of your child’s life. Complete Little Learners Club requirements by kindergarten to foster school readiness.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Bilingual Story Time/ Cuentos bilingües
Family Fiesta Fun all ages Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Drop in to enjoy a free screening of the movie Coco, crafts, performing artists, live music, and samples of traditional foods provided by Starbucks. Sat, Sep 29, 1p-3p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
all ages Enjoy an English/Spanish story time. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades. Questions? ¿Preguntas? 242-5000 ext. 2634. 4:30p-5:15p, Main, Story Room MY PLATE/MI PLATO
Stories, games, and surprises from Clemson University’s SNAP-Ed program. Fri, Sep 7 HISPANIC HERITAGE/HERENCIA
Creation Station ages 6-12 Adult caregiver required. Registration required and opens one month prior.
Danza! by Amalia Hernández and el Ballet Folklórico de México (J B Hernandez)
HISPANA
Fri, Sep 14
¡El gallo que no se caballa! by Carmen Agra Deedy (E Biling Spa/Eng Deedy)
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE/ DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA PAZ
ALEBRIJES Learn about this surreal Mexican art form and make your own from air-dry clay. Tue, Sep 25, 3:45p-4:30p, Main, Story Room
Fri, Sep 21 HISPANIC AUTHORS/AUTORES HISPANOS
Fri, Sep 28 MARKET DAY/DÍA DEL MERCADO
GUATEMALAN WORRY DOLLS Learn the legend of the worry dolls and make your own. Thu, Oct 4, 3:45p-4:30p, Anderson Road
Day of the Dead Skull Painting ages 11-17 Celebrate Halloween and Hispanic Heritage Month by painting skulls in the Mexican tradition of honoring ancestors and friends. Registration required and opens Sep 13. Sat, Oct 13, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Fri, Oct 5 COLUMBUS DAY/EL DÍA DE LA RAZA
Fri, Oct 12
Tú eres mi flor by Elizabeth Mitchell and Suni Paz (J CD/MUS 789.4 Tu)
HOW ARE YOU?/¿CÓMO ESTÁS?
Fri, Oct 19 BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES/ MARIPOSAS MARAVILLOSAS
Fri, Oct 26 DAY OF THE DEAD/EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Fri, Nov 2
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TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.
Saturday Stories ages 1-5
LEGO® Club ages 11 & under
Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing, and stories. 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room
Celebrate all things LEGO® with books, crafts, games, and building. LEGO® bricks provided. Mon, Sep 10 & Oct 8, 3:30p-4:15p, Mauldin Tue, Sep 11 & Oct 9, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Fri, Sep 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road
MOVE YOUR BODY
Sat, Sep 8 COLORS OF FALL
Sat, Sep 22 HAPPY HARVEST
Sat, Oct 6 IT’S HALLOWEEN!
Sat, Oct 20 DIGGING DINOSAURS
Sat, Nov 3
Lollipops Concert ages 3-8 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents storybased musical programs featuring the GSO Woodwind Quintet. Sat, Sep 8, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Sat, Sep 8, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Science Station ages 6-12 Explore science topics through experiments and activities. Registration required and opens one month prior. PLANETS
Mon, Sep 10, 10:30a-11:30a, Taylors Tue, Sep 11, 10:30a-11:30a, Five Forks
Adventures in History ages 5-11 Explore topics through stories, crafts, and activities. Theme-based costumes welcome. Registration required and opens one month prior. INCREDIBLE INCAS & AMAZING MACHU PICCHU
Mon, Sep 10, 3:45p-4:30p, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, Sep 24, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
Mon, Oct 8, 3:45p-4:30p, Five Forks, Story Room Mon, Oct 22, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors
Art 101 ages 5-11 Explore a different medium each month. Take home what you make. Registration required and opens one month prior. PAINTING WITH UNUSUAL ITEMS
Tue, Sep 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea Wed, Sep 12, 11a-12p, Taylors Thu, Sep 20, 11a-12p, Five Forks CLAY
VOLCANOES
Mon, Oct 8, 10:30a-11:30a, Taylors Tue, Oct 9, 10:30a-11:30a Five Forks
Tue, Oct 9, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea Wed, Oct 10, 11a-12p, Taylors Thu, Oct 18, 11a-12p, Five Forks
Let’s Pretend: Fairy Tales STEAM Storytime ages 3-6 NEW! Enjoy a story and participate in hands-on experiments and activities. Adult caregiver required. 10:30a-11:30a, Travelers Rest DINOSAURS
Mon, Sep 10 PUMPKINS
Mon, Oct 8
ages 3-6 NEW! Join us for stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Adult caregiver required. Thu, Sep 13, 10:30a-11:15a, Travelers Rest
Halloween Spooktacular ages 8-12 Join us for spooky games and creepy crafts! Costumes welcome. Registration required. Fri, Oct 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Fountain Inn
Spooky Slime ages 8-12 Create glow-in-the-dark slime! No Borax will be used; all materials are non-toxic. Registration required and opens Sep 20. Sat, Oct 20, 3p-3:45p, Mauldin
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, finger plays, and snacks. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate groups. Thu, Oct 25, 10a-10:30a, Five Forks Thu, Oct 25, 10:30a-11a, Taylors Tue, Oct 30, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road Tue, Oct 30, 10a-10:30a, Simpsonville Tue, Oct 30, 11a-11:30a, Main, Story Room
Monster Mash ages 18 months-4 years Join us for a Musical Jamboree Monster Mash! Children are invited to wear costumes. Thu, Oct 25, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road Mon, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Wed, Oct 31, 10a-10:30a, Five Forks Thu, Nov 1, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room
Spooktacular Stories ages 5 & under Join us for spooky stories and songs. Children are invited to wear costumes. Replaces story time at these locations. Thu, Oct 25, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Thu, Oct 25, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Fri, Oct 26, 10a-10:30a, Taylors Mon, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Five Forks Mon, Oct 29, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Mon, Oct 29, 10:30a-11a, Travelers Rest Tue, Oct 30, 10:30a-11a, Berea Tue, Oct 30, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Wed, Oct 31, 10:30a-11a, Fountain Inn
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Meet the Author: Grace Lin all ages Join us for
Read for the Record
an interactive
Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record on Oct 25 and read Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Visit readfortherecord.org for more information about this campaign and to register.
presentation with Grace Lin, in celebration of her new picture book, A Big Mooncake for Little Star, a whimsical story of the phases of the moon. Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator
Campfire Coloring all ages Drop in for campfire coloring, S’mores, and activities. Mon, Sep 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Mauldin Tue, Sep 18, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors
of When the Sea Turned to Silver, Starry River of the Sky, The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, Dumpling Days, and the Ling & Ting series, as well as picture books such as The Ugly Vegetables and Dim Sum for Everyone! Sample a real mooncake, too! For more information, call 234-4904.
Maker Lab! ages 8-13 Explore this unique database containing skillbuilding resources for classroom and homework success. Includes many practice tests!
Get started today at greenvillelibrary.org > Learning Center > A-Z Resources > LearningExpress.
Join us for hands-on STEM and STEAM activities. CARDBOARD CREATIONS
Mon, Sep 17, 3:45p-4:45p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space Wed, Sep 26, 3:45p-4:45p, Pelham Road
Mon, Oct 22, 3:45p-4:45p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space Wed, Oct 24, 3:45p-4:45p, Pelham Road
Series Savvy ages 6-12
Join us for hands-on creating, games, and activities. 3:45p-4:30p, Anderson Road BUILDINGS
39 CLUES
Thu, Sep 13
Tue, Sep 18, 3:45p-4:30p, Pelham Road
PUMPKINS
Thu, Oct 25
I SURVIVED
Mon, Sep 24, 3:45p-4:30p, Five Forks
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3p-3:30p • Buy books* (including pre-signed books) and enjoy a snack. 3:30p-4p • Grace Lin speaks 4p-4:30p • Have your book signed!*
CANDY SCIENCE
Join us each month for games, crafts, or activities celebrating some of the most beloved children’s book series. Registration required and opens one month prior.
Make It! ages 5-11
Sun, Sep 16 • 3p-4:30p • Five Forks, Story Room
*In order to join the signing line, you must purchase on-site at least one copy of A Big Mooncake for Little Star. Purchasing/preordering your book from Fiction Addiction (fiction-addiction.com) will give you a ticket to the signing line, too. Ms. Lin will sign any additional books of hers that you own.
TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.
Tiny Town ages 3-5 Bring your favorite toy vehicle and travel down tape roads to explore the town! Drop-in. Thu, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 10:30a-11:15a, Travelers Rest
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sep 19, and we’ll be celebrating all week! Join us for pirate-themed story times Sep 17-21. Children may dress like pirates. See p.6 for complete listings of story times.
Kids & Family
Muggle Marauders ages 8-12 Join us each month for games, crafts, or activities celebrating some of the most beloved children’s book series. Registration opens one month prior. Thu, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 3:30p-4:15p, Pelham Road
Hello Hello by Brendan Wenzel (E Wenzel)
Pumpkin Seed Contest ages 12 & under Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin. The person whose guess is closest without going over wins the prize! One entry per person per day. In the event of a tie, names will be entered into a drawing. Oct 6-30, Taylors and Pelham Road
Storytime Ballet
LEARN PIRATE WITH MANGO LANGUAGES The world is yours for the taking. Ahoy mateys! If it's pirate chatter ye be after, you've come to the right place. Mango's Pirate Language Course will teach you everything you need to know to "parley" in perfect Pirate.
Free with your library card at greenvillelibrary.org > Learning Center > Learn a Skill > Mango Languages Series Savvy (cont. from p.10) GOOSEBUMPS
Tue, Oct 16, 3:45p-4:30p, Pelham Road SISTERS GRIMM
Mon, Oct 29, 3:45p-4:30p, Five Forks
Crafternoon ages 11 & under Join us for crafts inspired by some of your favorite books. Wed, Sep 19 & 26, 3:30p-4:15p, Augusta Road Mon, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 3:30p-4:15p, Mauldin Tue, Sep 25 & Oct 23, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Thu, Sep 27, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road
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. Registration required and opened one month prior. Wed, Sep 19, 6p-6:45p, Main, Story Room Thu, Sep 27, 3:30p-4:15p, Augusta Road
Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Listen to a story and then tell your own with the puppets provided. Adult caregiver required. Tue, Sep 25 & Oct 30, 10a-10:30a, Five Forks, Story Room
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.
We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio (E Palacio)
ANGELINA BALLERINA ON STAGE BY HELEN CRAIG
Sat, Oct 6, 10a-10:30a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms Sat, Oct 6, 11:30a-12p, Main, Meeting Room A
Firefighters & Fire Trucks ages 5 & under Meet real firefighters and see a real fire truck. This program replaces story time at the following locations. (Firefighters and fire truck will not be available if a fire emergency occurs.) Mon, Oct 15, 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a, Five Forks Mon, Oct 15, 10a-10:30a, Mauldin Tue, Oct 16, 10:30a-11a, Berea Tue, Oct 16, 10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room Wed, Oct 17, 10a-10:30a, Pelham Road Thu, Oct 18, 10a-10:30a, Augusta Road Thu, Oct 18, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Fri, Oct 19, 10a-10:30a, Taylors
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate (J Applegate)
As Brave As You (J CD/SPK Fic Reynolds)
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LIBRARY behind-the-scenes tour Get a glimpse of the South Carolina Room historical 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
Resource Discovery tour Staff will guide students in accessing quality
AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
story time Stories, music, and movement activities. 30 min. (K3-5th grade)
resources and services offered by the Library. 1.5 hours (5th grade and up)
DR SEUSS TOUR Children search for Dr. Seuss's characters as they
Safari Tour
explore the library. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)
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 tours and programs for groups of 10 or more. Call 527-9248 at least 2 weeks in advance 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
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• 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
TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.
Nerd Squad ages 10-14
All About Anime ages 11-17
Explore gross and wacky science. Registration required. 4p-5p, Simpsonville
EDIBLE BUGS • Mon, Oct 15
Calling all ani-maniacs to watch and discuss all things anime. Explore Asian culture, make a craft, and meet other anime enthusiasts. Cosplay welcome. Thu, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 6:30p-7:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Room B Wed, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room C
Game On ages 12-17
Eat, Read, Create ages 13-17
QUICKSAND GOO • Mon, Sep 10 MAKEY MAKEY • Mon, Sep 17 SNAP CIRCUITS • Mon, Oct 8
Compete against your friends in new and classic games. Registration required. Tue, Sep 4 & Oct 2, 3:45p-4:45p, Fountain Inn
Tech Club ages 11-17 Registration required and opens one month prior. CODING: MIT APP INVENTOR
Use an online coding program to create a working app for your phone. Wed, Sep 5, 4p-5p, Main, Training Lab GREEN SCREEN CREATION
Use a green screen and our iPads to produce short films. Wed, Oct 3, 4p-5p, Main, Story Room
Teen Service Day ages 13-18 Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided. Registration required and opens one month prior. Sat, Sep 8, Oct 6 & Nov 3, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A Mon, Sep 24, 4p-6p, Simpsonville Sat, Oct 13, 2:30p-4:30p, Pelham Road
Homeschool Hangout ages 12-17 NEW! Play games, make crafts, and hang out with friends. Tue, Sep 11 & Oct 9, 1p-2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Room A Wed, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 1p-2:30p, Pelham Road
Chat about books by Read Up, Greenville authors, make simple snacks, and meet fellow book lovers. Registration required. Thu, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 4:30p-5:30p, Pelham Road
Read Up, Greenville Sat, Oct 20 Peace Center The Upstate’s Third Annual Young Adult and Middle Grades Book Festival Book Sales • Interactive Events • Author Signings Panel Discussions • Keynote Speakers: Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), Brenden Reichs, and Allie Condie Other authors appearing include: Becky Albertalli • Adam Silvera • Gwenda Bond • Alan Gratz Soman Chainani • Dhonielle Clayton • Susan Dennard
Visit readupgreenville.com for details.
Fandom Friday: K-Pop Edition ages 11-17 Celebrate your favorite fandoms with games, crafts, activities, and snacks. Fri, Sep 14, 4:30p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Herbal Bath Sachets ages 11-17
Theatre Makeup Techniques
Use Epsom salts and a selection of botanical scents to make sachets. Registration required and opened Aug 17. Mon, Sep 17, 7p-8p, Taylors
Beginner Origami: Bookmark
ages 13-17 Learn makeup basics for Halloween or cosplay. Materials provided. Registration required and opens Sep 20. Sat, Oct 20, 2p-3p, Simpsonville
Teen Scribblers ages 13-17
ages 9-14 Learn the basics of paper folding while having fun creating and decorating your own origami corner bookmark. Registration required and opened Aug 15. Sat, Sep 15, 11a-11:45a, Taylors
Bring your best creative writing or come to be inspired. Registration required. Sat, Sep 22 & Oct 20, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville
Digital Camera Workshop: Introduction to Photography & Composition ages 14-17 Mauldin photographer Steven Anschel teaches how to take quality photos. Bring a digital camera to use in class. Registration required. Sat, Sep 15, 2p-4p, Mauldin
Homeschool Craft It ages 9-17 Materials provided. Registration required and opens one month prior. EMOJI COOKIES
Transform plain cookies into colorful creations. Mon, Sep 17, 11:30a-12:30p, Taylors
Pizza Cookies ages 9-14 Celebrate National Pizza and Cookie Month by creating a oneof-a-kind dessert. Tasty toppings and cookie crusts provided. Registration required and opens Sep 13. Sat, Oct 13, 11a-11:45a, Taylors
Day of the Dead Skull Painting ages 11-17 Celebrate Halloween and Hispanic Heritage Month by painting skulls in the Mexican tradition of honoring ancestors and friends. Registration required and opens Sep 13. Sat, Oct 13, 3p-4p, Mauldin
Cosplay Bootcamp: Props ages 11-17 Get ready for Halloween. Share techniques for creating props and learn makeup tips and tricks. Registration required and opens Sep 27. Sat, Oct 27, 1p-3p Main, Story Room
Zombie Barbies ages 11-17 Join us and creatively “zombify” a Barbie. All materials provided. Registration required and opens Sep 29. Mon, Oct 29, 7p-8p, Taylors
Nailed It! Challenge ages 11-17 Challenge yourself and your peers to creating ambitiously decorated treats in the library’s version of “Nailed it!” Mon, Nov 5, 2p-3p, Pelham Road
*Registration required PAINTED ROCKS
Mon, Oct 15, 11:30a-12:30p, Taylors
Call 527-9248 or email teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org for more information or to register for programs at Main. Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program.
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Help Your Child Succeed in School
Trivia Night ages 18+ Registration required.
GENERAL TRIVIA CHALLENGE Attend as a team or play individually. Tue, Sep 20 & Oct 18, 7p-8p, Taylors HARRY POTTER TRIVIA NIGHT Test your Harry Potter knowledge against other enthusiasts. Come as a team or join one when you arrive. Sat, Oct 6, 3p-4p, Pelham Road HIP HOP TRIVIA Test your knowledge of current and past hip hop facts. Enter as a team or join one when you arrive. Prize awarded to the winning team. Snacks provided. Thu, Oct 11, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Learn tips for supporting your child's success. Tue, Sep 11, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Documentary: 13th Record Expungement Clinic SC Legal Services attorneys present this free legal seminar followed by a question and answer session. Topics covered include crimes that can and cannot be expunged and the process for obtaining a pardon. Thu, Sep 13, 5:30p-6:30p, Augusta Road Thu, Sep 20, 5:30p-6:30p, Anderson Road
Prepare for a Disaster Create your own household disaster plan using reputable resources. Registration required. Sat, Sep 22, 10:30a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
Adulting: Getting Ready to Vote Learn how to register, find your polling place, and get information about the candidates. Registration required. Thu, Sep 27, 7p-8p, Simpsonville
Grown-Up Gaming ages 18+ Join us for a night of modern board games. Try some new favorites, or share your own. GAME DAY Tantrum House and Boardwalk lead an afternoon of fun. Expect tons of games and a few surprises! Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 for more info. Sat, Sep 22, 1p-5p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Worlds Beyond Our Solar System NASA ambassador David Leaphart presents a multi-media discussion of NASA’s search for other worlds. Learn about TESS (NASA’s planethunting satellite) and contemplate the existence of life in the universe! Registration required. Sat, Sep 29, 10a-12:30p, Mauldin
Dream Home Workshop
CARDS & DICE Games include Tenzi, Rummikub, and Nature Fluxx. Games are subject to change. Tue, Sep 25, 7p-8p, Taylors SPOOKY GAMES! Games include Broom Service, Gloom, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Codenames, and Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. Games subject to change. Thu, Oct 18, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room B Tue, Oct 23, 7p-8p, Taylors
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with the group. Registration required. Sat, Sep 29 & Oct 20, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest
Former contractor Gary Schweickert shares tools and resources. Learn to read house plans, pick the right contractor, and get information on financing and insurance. Registration required. Sat, Sep 29, 10:30a-12p, Simpsonville
Decluttering and Minimalism Declutter your home and life! Discover helpful resources and share inspiration. Bring your favorite articles, before and after pictures, or other items to share
View and discuss the powerful documentary, 13th which explores race, justice, and the prison boom in the United States. Thu, Oct 4, 6p-8p, Five Forks
Greenville’s Affordable Housing Crisis Hear from community leaders involved in addressing Greenville’s need for more affordable housing. Learn how you can be involved in short and long-term plans and solutions. Registration required. Tue, Oct 9, 7p-8:30p, Augusta Road
Pet Adoption and Care Greenville Humane Society’s Creg McAda (and a furry friend) shares information about pet adoption and care. Registration required. Mon, Oct 22, 10:30a-11:30a, Fountain Inn
No Kill Movement Let'em Live Upstate shares information and answers questions about the no-kill movement in South Carolina. Meet leaders in the local animal welfare community. Let’em Live Upstate is a collaborative of individuals, businesses, & local rescues working together to create a no-kill Upstate SC. Registration required. Mon, Oct 22, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Boo! Bingo Play Bingo and win books! Join us for a Halloween-themed bingo bash. No tricks, just treats! Registration required. Tue, Oct 30, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn
Arts & Crafts Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Improve your skills in the company of enthusiasts. Bring yarn and needles/hooks. Sat, Sep 1, 15 & Oct 6, 20, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Sep 8 & Oct 6, 2p-4p, Simpsonville
TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information. Thu, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 10a-12p, Five Forks Sat, Sep 22 & Oct 27, 10a-12p, Mauldin
Visual Art Techniques Bring your own sketchpad and pencils. Other materials provided unless indicated. Registration required.
Coloring Café Join us for the fun and calming practice of coloring while enjoying beverages. Coloring materials provided or bring your own. Registration required. Tue, Sep 4 & Oct 2, 10:30a-11:30a, Five Forks Tue, Sep 4 & Oct 2, 7p-8:30p, Taylors Mon, Sep 10, 7p-8p, Mauldin Mon, Sep 24, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 6:30p-8p, Travelers Rest
DRAWING PERSPECTIVE
Artist Ruth Hazzard demonstrates basic techniques. Space is limited. Sat, Sep 15, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest SKETCHERS GROUP
Artists of all skill levels share work in a group setting. Bring your own HB pencil and eraser. Please note: the Five Forks group does not require registration. Thu, Sep 20 & Oct 18, 6p-7p, Five Forks Sat, Sep 22 & Oct 20, 3p-4p, Pelham Road WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES
Digital Camera Workshop Photographer with Upstate Wildlife Action, Steven Anschel, teaches how to take quality photos. Bring your best photo from the previous month to share with the group. Bring your own digital camera. Registration required. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
Tue, Sep 11, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin CAMERA DIAL MODE
Tue, Oct 9, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin
Scribblers Writing Group Adult creative writers at any level or of any genre are invited to bring their best work or come get inspired. Writing must be presubmitted. Call library location for more info. Tue, Sep 11, 25 & Oct 9, 23, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Sep 13 & Oct 11, 7p-8p, Pelham Road Tue, Sep 18 & Oct 16, 7p-8:15p, Taylors Thu, Sep 20 & Oct 18, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest Thu, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 6:30p-8p, Five Forks Thu, Sep 27 & Oct 25, 7p-8p, Hughes Main Library
Artist Ruth Hazzard demonstrates basic techniques. Space is limited. Sat, Sep 22, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest
Registration required.
Paranormal Join Catherine Vinson, an investigator from Ghostpro Paranormal, a presenter of Ghost Hunting 101 at Greenville Technical College, and a spiritual intuitive, as she explains the basics of ghost hunting. See photographs and video from investigations. Understand Vinson’s intuitive abilities and discover your own through a fun, interactive exercise. Thu, Sep 13, 7p-8:30p, Taylors
PAINTING: INDIA INK
Create a vivid black and white landscape with India ink while learning basic painting technique. Tue, Oct 2, 6:30p-8p, Berea UNDERSTANDING PESPECTIVE: 3-POINT PERSPECTIVE
200th Anniversary: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Celebrate this classic with a live concert by Victorian Chamber Metal band Valentine Wolfe! Email explore@greenvillelibrary. org or call 527-9293 to register. Thu, Oct 4, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Tue, Oct 9, 6:30p-8p, Berea FIGURE DRAWING: HANDS Draw a clothed live model focusing on capturing various angles of the hands. Bring your own coloring tools. Tue, Oct 16, 6:30p-8p, Berea HALLOWEEN CARTOON CREATIONS
Experiment with caricaturestyle with a fun Halloween twist. Bringing a portrait photograph is highly recommended. Bring your own ink. Sat, Oct 20, 10a-11:30a, Fountain Inn Tue, Oct 30, 6:30p-8p, Berea FROM PENCIL TO PRESS: STORYLINES
Using visual cues, plan a storyline that is both engaging and practical for your next comic/story. Tue, Oct 23, 6:30p-8p, Berea
At the Scene of the Crime: CSI in Real Life Lieutenant Christopher Gary of the Greenville County Coroner's office shares how professionals gather evidence at crimes scenes and use forensics to solve the case. Thu, Oct 25, 11a-12p, Mauldin
Death Day Party ages 18+ A Death Day celebration for adult Potter fans including trivia, crafts, and quidditch! Compete in the Cosplay Contest dressed as your favorite deceased Harry Potter character. Enjoy spooky treats provided by Starbucks and live music played on a saw. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Tue, Oct 30, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast 80th Anniversary Listen to the broadcast and explore the panic caused by the 1938 Orson Welles radio broadcast of War of the Worlds. Tue, Oct 30, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville
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Computer Workshops Registration is required for all Computer Workshops. Call 527-9258 for sessions at Main. See p. 2 for branch contact information. These workshops are designed to enhance your personal or jobrelated skills. Computación Clases en Español p. 17.
BEGINNER
INTERMEDIATE
Microsoft PowerPoint
Little or no prior experience using computers, mobile devices, email, or the internet required. This is the starting point for someone new to the digital world.
Requires some experience navigating a computer, an email account, and ability to use an internet browser.
Create slide shows for projects and presentation. Learn how to insert images, set themes, and create basic transitions. Tue, Oct 16, 10a-11a, Anderson Road Wed, Oct 17, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
What You Don’t Know About the Internet Can Hurt You Learn how to determine the trustworthiness of information while you surf the web. Tue, Sep 11, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Computer Basics Thu, Sep 13, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Sep 18 & Oct 23, 10a-11:30a, Travelers Rest Wed, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road
Microsoft Office Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Wed, Sep 19, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Excel I Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet. Tue, Sep 4, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Google Tools Explore the many free tools included with a Google account. Attendees should have an active Gmail/Google Account. Fri, Sep 7, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Publisher Create dynamic flyers, brochures, cards, and more. Wed, Sep 12, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Quickbooks
Microsoft Word II Incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art, and more to add flair to basic documents. Participants must be familiar with basic Microsoft Word editing features. Tue, Oct 16, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Cloud Storage Store, edit, and share your documents and photos within an online platform. Wed, Oct 24, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
ADVANCED
Learn how to create, organize, and recover your passwords. Wed, Sep 19, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Master Quickbooks accounting software at your own pace using online learning courses in Lynda. com—an online learning portal free with your Library card. Library card required. Sat, Sep 15, 3p-4p, Pelham Road
Requires strong confidence using a variety of digital devices and software. These workshops will focus on very specific subjects best suited for patrons comfortable with a variety of computer use.
Internet Safety
Intermediate Computer
Excel Pivot Tables
Create folders, save and retrieve files, and copy and paste items. Thu, Sep 20 & Oct 18, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road
Automatically sort, count, average, and analyze data for a deeper understanding of the information in a spreadsheet. Thu, Oct 25, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Help! I Forgot My Password
Safeguard your computer and your privacy. Thu, Oct 4, 10a-11a, Anderson Road Thu, Oct 4, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Thu, Oct 18, 7p-8p, Augusta Road
Online Accounts Learn best practices for creating, managing, and securing your personal information online. Wed, Oct 10, 3:30p-5p Main, Training Lab
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Microsoft Excel II Use advanced features such as formatting, filtering, and formulas. Thu, Sep 20, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Microsoft Word I Create and edit documents. Thu, Oct 11, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab
Using Your Library Downloadable Materials Use your library card to get ebooks, magazines, music, and movies on your smartphone or tablet. Bring your own Apple or Android device. Sat, Sep 8, 11a-12p, Augusta Road
Learning Express Workshop Get help with practice tests and tutorials for school or work with LearningExpress— an online resource available free with your library card via greenvillelibrary.org. Registration required. Tue, Sep 18, 6:30p-7:30p, Five Forks
Something for You: The Library’s Website Learn a language, research a topic, take a practice test and more—free with your library card via greenvillelibrary.org. Registration required. Tue, Sep 25, 6:30p-7:30p, Five Forks
Your Next Favorite Book Use library resources to pinpoint your reading tastes and find a great new book. Sat, Sep 29, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road
TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.
Creating in Miniature Share inspiration and tips with other enthusiasts. Bring along any mini projects, or work on the one featured. Materials for featured project provided. Registration required. Sat, Sep 15 & Oct 27, 2p-4p, Simpsonville
Drawing from Nature Artist and herbalist June Ellen Bradley leads a creative session on identifying and drawing regional plants. Materials provided or bring your own. Registration required. Thu, Sep 20, 7p-8:30p, Augusta Road
invite you to vote on the best reading. Chat with the authors and purchase your favorite titles. To participate in the Fiction Slam as an author, register with the Simpsonville branch by Sep 15. Sat, Oct 13, 3p-4:30p, Simpsonville
Jill Hendrix, owner of Greenville’s Fiction Addiction, shares tips and tricks for combining your calendar, journal, and to-do lists. Bring your own notebook and pen. Related products will be available for purchase. Registration required. Mon, Sep 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Augusta Road
Cherokee Foothills Flute Circle Concert Experience the beautiful sounds of the Native American Flute and other world flute forms at this free concert. Sat, Oct 6, 3p-4p, Travelers Rest
Paper Quilling Coil and shape paper strips into fun designs! Registration required. Sat, Oct 13, 11a-12p, Augusta Road
Celebrate Indie Author Day Join indie authors, writers, and their communities for a conversation on writing. Call 963-9031 for more information and to register. AUTHOR Q&A: DAVID BURNSWORTH David Burnsworth discusses his experience as an independent author and answers your questions about the publishing process. Sat, Oct 13, 2p-2:45p, Simpsonville FICTION SLAM
Independent authors read a short excerpt from their works and
Ayudame! Olvidé mi contraseña
Conozca cuáles son todos los recursos disponibles que tu biblioteca ofrece. Llame al 2695210 para más información. Lun, Sep 10, 17, 24 y Oct 8, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Descubra recursos y sugerencias que lo ayudarán a organizar y mantener un seguimiento de sus contraseñas. Se requiere registración. Llame al 269-5210 para registrarse. Mié, Oct 10, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Creepy Coloring Join us for Halloween-themed coloring fun! Candy and warm beverages served. Coloring materials provided or bring your own. Registration required. Mon, Oct 8, 7p-8p, Mauldin Mon, Oct 15, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn
Book Art Bullet Journaling
Descubre tesoros en tú visita a la biblioteca
Upcycle old books into beautiful decor. Materials provided or bring your own. Registration required. Call 527-9258 to register. Thu, Oct 18, 6p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A
DIY Halloween Decorating Bring a small pumpkin to decorate. All other materials provided. Registration required. Tue, Oct 23, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn
NaNoWriMo: Get Ready to Write Learn about National Novel Writing Month and resources to help you achieve your writing goal. Sign up for the 50k word challenge. Tue, Oct 23, 7p-8p, Pelham Road
Woodcarving Drop In Members of The Piedmont Woodcarvers Club share samples that highlight carving styles such as chipped, relief, and intaglio. Discover beginner projects that require a minimal amount of tools. Fri, Oct 26, 10a-2p, Travelers Rest
Bilingual & Spanish English Conversation Circle Practice your English conversational skills with other adults who are also learning. Informal setting, not a class. Conversation only, no reading/ writing. Registration required. Tue, Sep 4 & Oct 16, 7p-8p, Pelham Road
Computación básica Aprenda a utilizar el mouse (el ratón) y a navegar la computadora. Llame al 269-5210 para registrarse. Mar, Sep 18, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road
Computación en español Descubra el uso práctico de las computadoras usando el internet y aplicaciones como Word, Excel, PowerPoint y más. Les será de ayuda tanto a principiantes como a quienes cuentan con más experiencia. Tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas. ¿Preguntas? 242-5000 ext.2634. Vie, Sep 20 & Oct 18, 6p-7p, Main, Training Lab
Spanish Chat Want to brush up on your Spanish skills? Join a native Spanish speaker for light refreshments and good conversation. Registration required. Mon, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase bilingüe con manualidades Join a bilingual class to 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. Questions? ¿Preguntas? 269-5210. Wed, Sep 26, 4p-5p, Anderson Road Tue, Oct 23, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Cómo dejar de vivir sueldo a sueldo Un consejero financiero de la Comisión de Relaciones Humanas del Condado de Greenville ofrece técnicas de presupuesto, estrategias para ahorrar dinero e ideas de cómo maximizar sus propias finanzas personales. Llame al 269-5210 para registrarse. Sáb, Oct 6, 10a-11a Anderson Road
Book Clubs Coffeehouse Book Club Read the book and join us at The Stomping Grounds Coffee House, 208 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651, for casual discussion. Call 288-6688 for more info. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Thu, Sep 27, 7p-8p The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn Thu, Oct 25, 7p-8p
Five Forks Bring your favorite book and join the discussion. Wed, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 10:30a-11:30a, Five Forks
Pelham Road CLASSICS BOOK CLUB
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Sat, Sep 15, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Sat, Oct 20, 10:30a-11:30a, Pelham Road
Simpsonville Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson. Thu, Sep 27, 2p-3p, Simpsonville The Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. Thu, Oct 25, 2p-3p, Simpsonville
Taylors THROWBACK THURSDAY READS
Revisit the titles you loved as a kid and discover that big ideas come in small packages. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Thu, Sep 6, 7p-8p, Taylors Sep/Oct 2018 | 17
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. Thu, Oct 4, 7p-8p, Taylors
a habitat. Registration required. Mon, Sep 10, 6:30p-8p, Simpsonville
BOOK CLUB
Combatting Climate Change
A Bespoke Murder by Edward Marston. Mon, Sep 10, 2p-3p, Taylors His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet. Mon, Oct 8, 2p-3p, Taylors
Travelers Rest Endurance by Scott Kelly. Mon, Sep 10, 1p-2:30p, Travelers Rest Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Mon, Oct 8, 1p-2:30p, Travelers Rest
Gardening & Sustainability Master Gardener Series Registration required for all Master Gardener Series events. PLANT PROPAGATION
Thu, Sep 6, 7p-8p, Mauldin ACCESSIBLE GARDENING
Mon, Sep 17, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn FALL & WINTER FLORAL CONTAINER GARDENING
Thu, Sep 20, 7p-8p, Mauldin CAROLINA FENCE GARDEN
Sat, Sep 29, 10a-11a, Taylors FALL GARDENS: PUTTING YOUR BEDS TO BED
Thu, Oct 4, 7p-8p, Mauldin WHAT IS AN INVASIVE SPECIES?
Thu, Oct 11, 7p-8p, Taylors HOUSEPLANTS
Tue, Oct 16, 6:30p-7:30p, Fountain Inn THE DIRT ON SC SOILS
Thu, Oct 18, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Landscaping for Wildlife Chris Peak of Greenville County Bird Club shares how to create a backyard habitat for a variety of animals, and introduces resources available to help create
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Join Bill Mawby, Ph.D. in Biomathematics and 30 years’ experience on Michelin’s Research and Development’s statistical support team, discusses the expected global impacts of climate change. Registration required. EXPLORING DATA
Review the existing data on global temperatures rise and its effects. Tue, Sep 11, 7p-8p, Pelham Road C-ROADS
Use the C-ROADS (Climate Rapid Overview and Decision Support) interactive computer model to connect the actions of nations to expected temperature rise. Tue, Sep 18, 7p-8p, Pelham Road MODEL UN
Use Climate Interactive’s, a notfor-profit organization, United Nations role-playing simulation to argue for the United States leading the effort to combat climate change. Tue, Sep 25, 7p-8p, Pelham Road
Veganism & the Environment One Green Planet blogger Michelle Neff shares how veganism can help repair the environment. Thu, Sep 20, 7p-8p, Berea
Raising Backyard Poultry Create your own flock of ducks, chickens, or geese using these tips. Topics covered include choosing breeds, providing proper shelter, and general poultry health. Registration required. Mon, Sep 24, 6:30p-8p, Taylors
Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields of Holland Jill Scherer, President of the Fountain Inn Garden Club, shares her experience of visiting the tulip-growing region of Lisse, Netherlands with an accompanying presentation on the world famous Keukenhof Gardens and tulip fields of Holland. Registration required. Tue, Oct 9, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn
Hydroponics Farmer Nathan Vannette of Growing Green Family Farms shares how hydroponic vegetables are grown and demonstrates how to set up a basic system. Email explore@greenvillelibrary. org or call 527-9293 to register. Registration required. Wed, Oct 24, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Salsa Dancing Learn how to salsa dance with Clemson dance instructor, Malik Baxter! Registration required. No partner needed. Partners register separately. Mon, Sep 17, 6p-8p, Mauldin
Celebrate Latino Cultures!
Health & Wellness Chair Yoga Ann Minard, certified yoga instructor, teaches basic chair yoga movements. Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing. Beginners, seniors, and those with limited mobility encouraged to attend. Registration required. Fri, Sep 7 & 14, 10a-11a Fountain Inn Fri, Sep 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 10a-11a, Pelham Road
Aromatherapy, Qigong & Meditation JoAnn DiFedele, complementary health care instructor at Greenville Technical College, discusses three paths toward achieving a more serene life. Registration required. Sat, Sep 8, 11a-12p, Mauldin
Practicing Meditation 200-hr certified yoga instructor Donna Clifford shares the health benefits of meditation and teaches basic techniques. Dress comfortably in nonrestrictive clothing. Mon, Sep 17 & Oct 15, 6p-6:45p, Travelers Rest
Creative Movement Carolina Dance Collaborative empowers you to explore movement and music in new creative ways. Suitable for seniors and those with limited mobility. Dress comfortably in nonrestrictive clothing. Registration required. Tue, Sep 18, 10:30a-11:30a, Five Forks
Celebrate and learn about the diversity of Latino cultures, including dancing, music, food, and more. Traditional snacks will be served. Registration required. Mon, Oct 8, 6:30p-7:30p, Fountain Inn
Too Much Candy: An Interactive Play about Diabetes Applied Theatre Center of Greenville brings performance and awareness together as the audience helps character Candy juggle her diagnosis of diabetes, new lifestyle changes, and nagging family members. Tue, Sep 18 & Oct 9, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
Tai Chi Chih for Seniors Tai Chi Chih and Siejaku Accredited Instructor Adabelle Rychtarik teaches basic Tai Chi Chih movements in this series. Classes may especially interest seniors and those with limited mobility. Registration required. Sat, Oct 6, 13, 20, 10:30a-12p, Pelham Road
History & Genealogy Ancestry.com Discover your heritage and perform genealogical research with this popular online tool. Must be comfortable using a mouse, keyboard, and internet. Registration required. Thu, Sep 6, 4p-5p, Main, Computer Training Lab Call 527-9212 to register for this program at Hughes Main Library.
TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.
Hispanic Heritage Month
(Ancestry.com cont.) Thu, Sep 20, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Mon, Oct 29, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Storytelling Night: Not Supposed to Laugh The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville county area and beyond. Come and listen or share your own experiences with an inopportune time to laugh. Thu, Sep 13, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest
Contemporary Art Mexico by Hossein Amirsadeghi 709.72 Contemporary
Mexico: the Cookbook by Margarita Carrillo Arronte (641.5972 Carrillo Arronte)
¡Tequila!: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico by Marie Sarita Gaytán (663.5 Gaytan)
Digitize Greenville: Preserving the History of the Upstate Bring your photos, past and present, of Upstate organizations, businesses, schools, churches, and neighborhoods for potential inclusion in the Library’s digital collections. Photos will be scanned and returned to you. Tue, Sep 18, 2:30p-5p, Fountain Inn Wed, Oct 24, 6p-8:30p, Main, South Carolina Room
Family History Club Explore and document your family history. Share tips and learn about available genealogy resources at the library. Registration required. Wed, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 3p-4p, Simpsonville Sat, Sep 22 & Oct 27, 10a-12p, Pelham Road Thu, Oct 18, 4p-5p, Main, Computer Training Lab Call 527-9212 to register for this program at Hughes Main Library.
Upstate Cherokees Walnut Grove Plantation presenter, Gary Pender shares local Cherokee history. Learn about archeological digs and view Native American artifacts from the Upstate. Registration required. Tue, Sep 25, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest
Business Start-Up Basics A business mentor from the Piedmont Chapter of SCORE guides you through the process of starting and successfully running a small business. Registration required. Register online at: http://piedmontscore.org/ workshops/. Tue, Sep 11, 6p-8p, Augusta Road
Money Smarts Couponing Workshop Writer for Southern Savers Jenny Martin teaches basics of couponing. Learn how to organize coupons, use online resources, and effectively shop. Registration required. Thu, Sep 6, 6:30p-7:30p, Five Forks
Supplemental Security Income & Social Security Administration Benefits A representative from SC Legal Services offers insight and tips about SSI and SSA benefits. Registration required. Tue, Sep 11, 6:30p-7:30p, Fountain Inn
Couponing Basics Learn how to organize coupons, use online resources, and effectively shop. Registration required. Wed, Sep 12 & Oct 3, 10a-11a, Anderson Road
Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Greenville County Human Relations Commission teaches how to build and maintain better credit using the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum. Registration required. Call 467-7095 to register. Sat, Sep 15, 22, 9:30a-1:30p, Augusta Road Sat, Oct 13, 20, 9:30a-1:30p, Main
Renters’ Rights
Job Skills Online Job Searching Day of the Dead: 20 Creative Projects to Make for Your Party or Celebration by Paula Pascual (394.266 Pascual)
Learn some essential tools and strategies for finding work in the digital age. Mon, Sep 10, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn
Understand your rights and responsibilities at all stages of the renting process.Presented by Martin Watson, Fair Housing Counselor with the Greenville County Human Relations Committee. Registration required. Tue, Sep 18, 7p-8p, Mauldin
Desegregation & Public Libraries Author Dr. Wayne Wiegand discusses his book The Desegregation of Public Libraries in the Jim Crow South: Civil Rights and Local Activism. This book will be available for purchase and signing afterwards. Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more info.
Paycheck to Paycheck A Greenville County Human Relations Commission financial counselor discusses budgeting techniques, strategies for saving money, and maximizing your own personal finances. Registration required. Tue, Sep 25, 6p-7:30p, Anderson Road
Avoiding Scams Identify scams and keep your money and personal information safe. Registration required. Thu, Oct 11, 4p-5p, Anderson Road
First Time Homebuyers A Fair Housing Counselor with the Greenville County Human Relations Committee, teaches the basics of preparing to purchase your first home, from prequalification to close. Registration required. Tue, Oct 23, 7p-8p, Mauldin
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