Summer Reading 2016

June 3-July 30 Register online at greenvillelibrary.org beginning June 3.

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Ag 3-12

• Register online at greenvillelibrary.org.

• Read or listen 12 hours/48 books and get great prizes!

PrIzES

While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.

• Eligible to win a one-year family membership to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate.

• Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game* • Reading medal

REadInG ChaLLEnGE Rising 6th-12th grad s • Register online at greenvillelibrary.org.

• Read or listen for 12 hours and get great prizes!

PrIzES

While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.

• Eligible to win a Greenville County Rec Ice Skating/Waterpark pass • Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game* • Metallic finish mechanical pencil

*The Greenville Drive voucher must be redeemed for a ticket to a special Reading All Stars Celebration Game.

Only Summer Readers who qualify as Drive Reading All Stars may use the vouchers—not family members or friends.

The Reading All Stars baseball game is Mon, Aug 1 (Parade of Champions at 6:30p and game at 7p). Parade starts at the Field Street entrance to Fluor Field. All qualifying readers may pick up a free Drive Reading All Stars Michelin N.A. t-shirt at the Field Street entrance prior to the parade. Once you earn your voucher, go to: GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS and enter to win.

Winners will be chosen to: • Throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch (ages 8 and over).

• Be the Honorary Ball Boy or Bat Girl (ages 11 and over).

• Have their names displayed on the DriveVision (children and/or teens).

Last day to collect your prizes is July 30!

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Summer Reading Special Ev ts

NEW! Register online at greenvillelibrary.org beginning June 3!

Earn virtual badges and play games.

Summer reading kickoff

Temporary Tattoos • Meet Local Mascots • Children’s Used Book Sale See Twist the Balloon Man perform Jaw-Dropping Juggling and Skyscraping Stilt Walking!

Fri, Jun 3, 4:30p-6p, Main Library

Summer reading kickoff Performance: The kazoobie kazoo Show with rick hubbard all ages Enjoy this one-man musical/comedy show.

Receive a free kazoo.

Fri, Jun 3, 5p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

The Bubble Lady all ages Experience the magical world of bubbles. See bubbles made from hoops, gadgets, fancy handles and more!

Mon, Jun 13, 10a & 11a, Mauldin Mon, Jun 13, 3:30p, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 13, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jun 14, 10a & 11a, Greer Tue, Jun 14, 3:30p, Berea Wed, Jun 15, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Wed, Jun 15, 3:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Jun 16, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thu, Jun 16, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome)* Fri, Jun 17, 10a & 11a, Taylors Sarah dippity: magic & Comedy for kids all ages

Enjoy this mix of storytelling and high energy, interactive comedy presented via puppets and ventriloquism.

Mon, Jun 20, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jun 20, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jun 21, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jun 22, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 23, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 24, 10a & 11a, Taylors

roper mountain Science Center: It’s a Breeze

best for school age children How is a beach ball like an airplane wing? How can air be used to crush a soda can? Find out in this fun and interactive program.

Wed, Jun 22, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 23, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 24, 3:30p, Taylors Mon, Jun 27, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

roper mountain Science Center: Science magic best for school age children See amazing and unbelievable science and learn what’s behind the illusion.

Wed, Jul 6, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A

wildlife rehab of Greenville

best for school age children Meet and learn about our local wild animals.

Thu, Jul 7, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A

Snakes alive! ages 4-12

Learn about these reptiles from herpetologist Ron Cromer. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch many species.

Mon, Jul 11, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jul 11, 3:30p, Mauldin Mon, Jul 11, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jul 12, 10:30a, Berea Tue, Jul 12, 3:30p, Greer Wed, Jul 13, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Wed, Jul 13, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 14, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, Jul 14, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jul 15, 10:30a, Anderson Road Fri, Jul 15, 3:30p, Taylors

Jeff holland, drummer all ages

Explore percussive instruments and sounds in this hands-on program.

Mon, Jul 18, 10a & 11a, Mauldin Mon, Jul 18, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jul 19, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jul 20, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 21, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thu, Jul 21, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome)* Fri, Jul 22, 10a & 11a, Taylors

Cartooning with Steve Barr

best for school age children Follow along as this professional cartoonist shows you how to draw everything from awesome aliens to dancing dinosaurs.

Bring paper, pencil and clipboard or other hard surface. Books will be available for purchase/signing.

Mon, Jul 25, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Wed, Jul 27, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 28, 3:30p, Simpsonville

Children’s writing workshop ages 8-12 Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop. Her books for middle readers will be available for purchase. Bring pencil and paper. Registration opened one month prior.

Sat, Jun 25, 10a-12p, Augusta Road Tue, Jul 19, 2:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

Prior to the event, obtain a numbered ticket in the lobby for admission. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

Lollipops ConcerT all ages

No groups, except as noted*. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal.

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents story-based musical programs.

Sat, Jun 25, 11:30a, Main, Meeting Room A Mon, Aug 1, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A

magic with Jack roper

best for ages 5 and up Join us for this fun family event starring local celebrity Jack Roper.

Mon, Jun 27, 3:30p, Mauldin Tue, Jun 28, 3:30p, Greer Wed, Jun 29, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 30, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jul 1, 3:30p, Taylors

These programs were generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

*DAYCARES, SUMMER RECREATION CLASSES AND OTHER GROUPS Groups may attend the following 2p performances at the Main Library: Bubble Lady (Jun 16) and Jeff Holland, Drummer (Jul 21).

Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation.

greenvillelibrary.org The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers. Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school. The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them. —Greenville County Schools