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Para ayudar con sus preguntas sobre la biblioteca, habrá un ayudante bilingüe a su disposición cada primer sabado del mes en el Hughes Library. Búscalo en el departamento de niños. To help with your library questions, a Spanish/English speaker will be available on the first Saturday of every month in the Children’s Area of the Hughes Main Library.

The Library System will be closed Monday, February 15 for Staff Development.

www.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 in any program or service offered by the library system, provided that reasonable advanced notification has been received by the ADA Coordinator, who can be reached at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.

Library Board of Trustees Joseph L. Allen Susan Barry (Secretary) Grady Butler Douglas Churdar (Chairman) Robert Clark (Vice-Chairman) Brady Gilbert S. Allan Hill (Treasurer) Wanda Latham Deryl Paradis Mary Ellen Puls Alice Ramos

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Library Director Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org Creative Direction Trinity Behrends tbehrends@greenvillelibrary.org Editor Shelley Polatty spolatty@greenvillelibrary.org Design Michelle Hannon mhannon@greenvillelibrary.org

This publication is made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Would you like to receive Access at home? Join the Friends! Or go green and have Access delivered to your email! Visit the GCLS website or call 527-9291 for membership information.

Access is a newsletter publication created six times a year by the Greenville County Library System. This newsletter is designed to keep you informed and involved in your local public library.

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No matter your age, the library is the perfect starting place to better your relationship with your money. Wrap up 2009 with our tax assistance courtesy of volunteers from AARP or VITA from the United Way. Look ahead using new materials on money sense designed to help at every level of financial experience. Even children and teens have the opportunity to learn about spending and saving in our Money Smarts for Kids! series. Receive tax help and learn financial basics and smart investment practices – all at no cost from the library! Now what makes better Money Sense than that?

AARP Tax Assistance

Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays February 1-March 25 5:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest Branch

Wednesdays and Thursdays February 3-April 15 • 9:00a-2:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

AARP offers free tax assistance to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Call 877-8722 for an appointment and more information.

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance. Call United Way at 211 for appointments and more information.

Wednesdays February 3-March 24 12:00p-4:00p Main Library Saturdays February 13-April 10 12:00p-4:00p Fountain Inn Branch

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Taylors Mystery Book Discussion Tuesday, February 9 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Death in Holy Orders by P.D. James. Call 268-5955.

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance. Call United Way at 211 for appointments and more information.

Scribblers Writing Group Tuesday, February 9 • 7:00p-8:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome. Call 963-9031.

Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays February 1-25 • 5:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest Branch

Living Well with Diabetes Thursday, February 11 • 7:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch A medical care professional will share life-saving care and prevention information for diabetics and their loved ones. Call 277-0161.

Wednesdays February 3-24 •12:00p-4:00p Main Library Saturdays February 13-27 • 12:00p-4:00p Fountain Inn Branch

Lifelong Learning Childcare Training Participant fee is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 to register.

Fountain Inn Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 16 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Tuesday, February 2 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas. Call 862-2576.

Thursday, February 18 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch

AARP Tax Assistance Wednesdays and Thursdays February 3-April 15 • 9:00a-2:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch AARP offers free tax assistance to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Call 877-8722 for an appointment.

Survival Spanish Level I Thursdays, February 18-March 25 • 6:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Lacking simple Spanish language skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Participant fee is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 to register.

Travelers Rest Book Discussion Monday, February 8 • 1:00p-2:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch A Bell for Adano by John Hersey. Call 834-3650.

Survival Spanish Level I

Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion Tuesday, February 9 • 7:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch The Prisoner’s Wife by Asha Bandele. Call 277-0161.

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Mondays, February 8-March 22* • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Lacking simple Spanish language skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Participant fee is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 to register. *No class February 15.

How to “I Do” Saturday, February 20 10:00a-12:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Library resources and area wedding professionals are brought together to help brides plan and budget their wedding. All matrimonial minds are welcome! Gain practical advice and valuable tips at this popular program. Call 277-7397 to register.

Taylors Knitting Group

Berea Book Discussion

Saturday, February 20 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Learn how to knit or improve your knitting skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available and all skill levels welcome. Bring your own yarn and needles. Registration is required. Call 268-5955 to register.

Tuesday, February 23 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Call 246-1695.

Simpsonville Book Discussion Tuesday, February 23 • 10:30a-11:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Call 963-9031.

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Language Learning Demo Thursday, February 25 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn Dutch, ESL English, French, German and Spanish from the comfort of your home! This workshop will demonstrate how to use our new TELL ME MORE online language learning database, available for no cost to all library cardholders. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 527-9219 to register.

Value Line This popular database is a first-rate source of data and advice on stocks, mutual funds, industries, the stock market and the economy. Explore the online tutorial, Value Line University, to learn more about investing.

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Preparing to Invest

www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > Categorized Directory > Business, Investing, & Fundraising > Value Line Investment Survey

Saturday, February 27 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C In the first of six weekly sessions, learn how to create a budget, set investment goals and establish emergency funds. Learn how to choose investments wisely and practice good financial habits. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 527-9293 to register.

Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage This database provides access to company financials and research, industry surveys and biographical information about corporate executives. New to investing? Explore the Financial Education section with a Smart Investing tutorial. Check out the Retirement Tutorial in the same section.

March VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance. Call United Way at 211 for appointments and more information.

www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > Categorized Directory > Business, Investing, & Fundraising > Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage

Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays March 1-25 • 5:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest Branch

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Get your Census Form in by April 1, 2010.

Wednesdays March 3-24 •12:00p-4:00p Main Library Saturdays March 6-27 • 12:00p-4:00p Fountain Inn Branch

Eeek! It’s a Mouse! Monday, March 1 • 9:30a-12:30p and 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn the basics of Windows, how to operate a mouse, use toolbars, size windows and play cards. This class is free, but registration is required. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6059.

Fountain Inn Book Discussion

Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 2 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Serena by Ron Rash. Call 862-2576.

Tuesday, March 9 • 7:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine by Bebe Moore Campbell. Call 277-0161.

Windows XP Tuesday-Friday, March 2-5 • 9:30a-12:30p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab This 12-hour class includes an introduction to the desktop and Windows Explorer. You will also learn how to manage folders, plus how to find, save and sort documents. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6059.

Taylors Mystery Book Discussion Tuesday, March 9 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Absent Friends by S.J. Rozan. Call 268-5955.

Scribblers Writing Group Tuesday, March 9 • 7:00p-8:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome. Call 963-9031.

Microsoft Word XP Tuesday-Friday, March 2-5 • 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library Computer Training Lab Learn to create, save and format documents – and more! Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6059.

Easter Fun with Food and Flowers Thursday, March 11 • 6:30p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Local radio personality Nancy Welch will demonstrate quick and easy ideas for Easter decorating and food preparation. Call 877-8722 to register.

Before There Was a Greenville Friday, March 5 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Alexia Helsley, historian and author of the recently published book, Hidden History of Greenville County, will present "Before There Was a Greenville." Preceding reception and book signing, 5:30p-6:45p at the Upcountry History Museum. Call 527-9293.

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! US Treasury Securities and Common Types of Investments Saturday, March 13 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C In the third of six weekly sessions, join a discussion of treasury debt, marketable securities and investment risk, followed by advice on buying, selling and using treasuries. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 527-9293 to register.

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Key Investment Concepts and Bank Products

Travelers Rest Book Discussion Monday, March 8 • 1:00p-2:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland. Call 834-3650.

Real Life Internet: The Basics

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Saturday, March 6 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C In the second of six weekly sessions, learn terms and concepts like "rate of return" and "dollar cost averaging," then explore how to establish, allocate, diversify and rebalance your financial portfolio. Different types of bank accounts and services will also be explained. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 527-9293 to register.

Tuesday, March 16 • 2:30p-4:00p Hughes Main Library Computer Training Lab Learn how to surf the web using an internet browser. Participants should know how to use a mouse and have basic typing skills. Registration is required. Call 242-5000 x3223.

Lifelong Learning Childcare Training

Birding for Beginners Tuesday, March 23 • 7:00p-8:30p Pelham Road (Symmes) Branch A representative from the Greenville County Bird Club will give a presentation on the fascinating hobby of bird-watching. Call 288-6688.

Participant fee is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 to register. Tuesday, March 16 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Preparing Your Spring Garden

Thursday, March 18 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch

Tuesday, March 23 • 7:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch A master gardener discusses tips to begin your vegetable gardening and landscaping. Call 277-7397 to register.

Looking at Lake Conestee Thursday, March 18 7:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch A representative of the Conestee Foundation will speak about the history of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Also learn about available walking trails and future plans for the park. Call 277-7397 to register.

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Retirement Savings Vehicles and Choosing the Right Investments Saturday, March 20 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C In the fourth of six weekly sessions, enjoy a brief introduction to individual, employer-sponsored and small business retirement plans, followed by general rules of investing for short-, medium- and long-term goals. Information about risk tolerance and portfolio management close the session. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 527-9293 to register.

Kickoff Event Meet the Author: Jennifer Niven

Taylors Knitting Group Saturday, March 20 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Learn how to knit or improve your knitting skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available and all skill levels welcome. Bring your own yarn and needles. Registration is required. Call 268-5955 to register.

Create Your Own Sustainable Environment

Simpsonville Book Discussion Tuesday, March 23 • 10:30a-11:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. Call 963-9031.

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Saturday, March 20 • 11:00a-12:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn about common toxins in the home and workplace and how to eliminate them. Tips include healthier product choices, lower energy tricks and steps to simpler living. Call 277-0161.

Thursday, April 8 6:30p-8:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch The author will be reading selected passages from the book at 7:00p, followed by a question and answer session. Books will be available for purchase and author signing.

Meet the Author: Jennifer Niven

Saturday, April 10 3:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C

coming in april The Amazing Read 2010 Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven

Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble Thursday, March 25 6:30p-8:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for an evening of Celtic music by this world-renowned group. One night only in Greenville!Call 527-9293.

Visit the Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green in Downtown Greenville to find creative items and like-new books!

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Language Learning Demo Thursday, March 25 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn Dutch, ESL English, French, German and Spanish from the comfort of your home! This workshop will demonstrate how to use our new TELL ME MORE online language learning database, available for no cost to all library cardholders. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 527-9219 to register.

Monday-Saturday 10:00a-4:00p Call 242-5000 x3004

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Managing Investment Risk and Evaluating Performance

Chautauqua Discussions 2010

Saturday, March 27 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Session five of six opens with a discussion of risk assessment. Why do investors take risks and what types? Learn to minimize and protect your risks. Learn to read your statements and understand concepts like yield, return and capital gains and losses. Finish with tools for tracing your portfolio performance. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 527-9293 to register.

American Imagination www.greenvillelibrary.org

Berea Book Discussion Tuesday, March 30 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Call 246-1695.

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Café Hours Saturday 10:00a-5:00p Fresh coffee, sandwiches, soups and salads

Sunday 2:00p-5:00p

Hughes Main Library www.palmettobean.com

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Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Investment Professionals and Safeguarding Investments Saturday, April 3 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C In the final of six sessions, learn how investment professionals can help...if you know the different types of investors, the strategy involved in choosing one and how to check backgrounds. They can work with and for you to safeguard investments. You may also learn how to keep good records, learn investor rights and protections, and how to spot a fraud and file a complaint. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 527-9293 to register.

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Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Discussion Group Tuesday, February 23 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Valentine’s Day may be over, but it’s always time for a good love story! This month’s selection is I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter. Join us as we discuss this amusing story and make chocolate candies! For girls in grades 6-8 with an adult female caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Science Station: Sound Monday, February 8 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Explore physics concepts such as resonance, sound waves, sound amplification, frequency and wavelength. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Craft It: Sweater Mittens

In BeTween Craft: Silhouettes

Thursday, February 25 • 4:30p-6:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Recycle old sweaters into mittens. All supplies provided. Open to all 6th-12th graders. Registration is limited and begins February 8. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Wednesday, February 10 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Create an artful silhouette using shadow techniques. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Study Break: Games! Friday, February 19 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Enjoy an after school study break featuring Nintendo Wii and board games. Open to all 6th-12th graders. Call 527-9248 for more information.

Science Station: Yen, Euros, Dollars Monday, March 8 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Learn about the stock market, world currency and foreign exchange. Test your money skills through Price Is Right gaming! Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins February 9. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Taylors Knitting Group Saturday, February 20 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Learn how to knit or improve your knitting skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available and all skill levels welcome. Bring your own yarn and needles. Registration is required. Call 268-5955 to register.

In BeTween Craft: Abstract Art Wednesday, March 10 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Special guest Art Museum Educator Terri Steck leads us as we learn to create abstract art. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins February 10. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Café Reads: Book Discussion Group for Teens

Teen Advisory Board Monday, February 22 • 4:30p-5:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Interested in having a say in what goes on for teens at the library? Join our teen advisory board! Come share your ideas. Open to all teens. Call 527-9247 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Craft It: Animation

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Sunday, February 21 • 2:30p-3:30p Hughes Main Library Palmetto Bean Café Join us as we discuss Copper Sun by Sharon Draper. Open to all 9th-12th graders. Registration in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Monday, March 15 • 5:00p-6:30p Hughes Main Library Computer Training Lab Explore computer programming by experimenting with HTML and create your own animated program using Scratch. Open to 6th-12th graders. Registration is limited and begins February 8. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Study Break: Games! Friday, March 19 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Enjoy an after school study break featuring Nintendo Wii and board games. Open to all 6th-12th graders. Call 527-9248 for more information.

Picturing America, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Posters of these masterpieces will be on display at the Hughes Main Library during the month of February.

Teen Advisory Board

Twilight Tales: Sweethearts

Monday, March 29 • 4:30p-5:30p Hughes Main Library Story Room Interested in having a say in what goes on for teens at the library? Join our teen advisory board! Come share your ideas. Open to all teens. Call 527-9247 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Monday, February 1 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for an evening of heartfelt stories as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Enjoy stories and songs, plus make a Valentine’s Day craft. All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas.

KinderCraft: Edible Necklaces

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Wednesday, February 3 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248.

Teen Volunteer Day Saturday, April 10 • 12:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Need volunteer hours? Here's a special opportunity for teens to earn volunteer hours at the library. Earn up to 4 volunteer hours in one day. Participants will be working in groups on different projects. Open to all teens. Registration is required and begins March 8. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Ever After Stories: Special Event Thursday, February 4 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Enjoy a special reading of How I Became a Pirate by New York Times bestselling author and Greenville native Melinda Long, plus a visit from some of the book characters, courtesy of the SC Children’s Theatre. Children may come dressed as pirates. Ages 7 and up.

Science Station: Green Energy

In BeTween Craft: Seed Mosaics Wednesday, April 14 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Use different kinds of seeds to make a springtime mosaic. Open to 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins March 10. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Monday, April 12 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Explore energy consumption and conduct experiments with different forms of renewable energy. Registration begins March 8. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Reading Readiness Friday, February 5 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C We have made the nationally acclaimed Every Child Ready to Read program interactive! You and your child will visit five learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you will work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children per adult caregiver maximum.

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Ongoing Children’s Programs Dedicated to socialization and skill building Due to space limitations, many scheduled story times and special programs cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking permission for your group of 5 or more, please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be denied admission.

The library will be closed Monday, February 15. No morning children’s programs March 1-6 except Reading Readiness. For more information, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9248.

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Story Time: 30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Vocabulary, Print Motivation, School Readiness, Coordination

Mauldin 10:30a

Greer 10:00a 11:00a

Pelham Rd. 10:00a 11:00a

Simpsonville 10:00a 11:00a

Taylors 10:30a

Travelers Rest 10:30a

Berea 10:30a

Fountain Inn 10:30a

Augusta Rd. 10:30a

Anderson Rd. 10:30a

Pelham Rd. 9:30a 11:00a

Simpsonville 10:00a 11:00a

Mother Goose on the Loose: Rhymes, rhythm and fun for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Limit 40 people. No groups. Three children per adult caregiver maximum.

Coordination, Print Motivation, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, Socialization

Bouncing Babies: Stories, rhymes, music and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver.

Coordination, Print Motivation, Socialization, Vocabulary

Musical Jamboree: Explore children’s literature using music, song and dance. For 18 months-4 years.

Coordination, Rhythm, Following Instruction

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Main 10:00a

Themed Ongoing Programs at the Hughes Main Library: Bilingual Story Time: 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Weekly on Fridays. Ever After Stories: 30-minute evening story time for ages 7 and up. Travel with us as we explore folk and fairy tales from around the world through stories, songs and games. Monthly on Thursdays. Family Fridays: 45-minute program with special performances by a variety of entertainers. Great family outing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Monthly. Grandbaby Books: Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. 30 minutes. All ages welcome. Alternate Saturdays.

Main 11:00a Taylors 10:30a Main 10:00a

KinderCraft: Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. 30 minutes. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 527-9248 to register. Weekly on Wednesdays. Twilight Tales: 30-minute evening story time for all ages. Kids may dress in their pajamas. Monthly on Mondays.

Bilingual Story Time: Friendship Is Beautiful Cuentos Bilingües: La amistad es bella

KinderCraft: Mardi Gras Masks Wednesday, February 17 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration in progress. Call 527-9248.

Friday, February 5 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

Grandbaby Books: Penguins

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Saturday, February 6 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, February 17 • 3:30p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room C Before you see the movie, take a journey into our version of Wonderland for a one-of-a-kind tea party! We’ll play the dress-up relay race “The White Rabbit Dash,” enjoy flamingo croquet and try our luck with the teapot tea bag toss. Fee of $2 per child. Ages 9-12. Space is limited. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248.

Home School Time at the Library: Louisa May Alcott Monday, February 8 • 2:00p-3:30p* Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Learn about the author Louisa May Alcott and the books she penned. For children in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register. *Please note temporary day/time change.

Mystery Book Party Friday, February 19 • 3:30p-4:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Someone, or something, has been taking library books. Join us as we read clues, evaluate the evidence and solve the mystery. Ages 8-12. Registration begins February 1. Call 277-7397 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org.

KinderCraft: Valentine Cards Wednesday, February 10 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248.

Bilingual Story Time: Train, Bus, Car or Plane? Cuentos Bilingües: ¿Qué será...tren, bus, auto o avión?

In BeTween Craft: Silhouettes

Friday, February 19 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

Grandbaby Books: Polar Bears

Stories and Games for Kids

Family Fridays: The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show Friday, February 12 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Are you ready for a hoedown? Get set for a rollicking good time with the bluegrass music of The Drovers. All ages welcome.

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Wednesday, February 10 • 4:00p-4:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Fun games, stories, dancing and more for ages 6 and up. No registration required. Call 963-9031 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Saturday, February 20 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

Quilts Galore Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn to hand quilt, then create a beautiful four patch mini quilt. All materials supplied. This is a two-part program for ages 9-14. Call 277-0161 to register. Part 1, Saturday, February 20 • 1:00p-3:00p Part 2, Saturday, February 27 • 1:00p-3:00p

Twilight Tales: Funny Faces Monday, March 1 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for an evening of funny stories about your face and the fun things it can do. Enjoy stories and songs, then create a self-portrait. All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas.

Monday, February 22 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch • 834-3650 Tuesday, February 23 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch • 246-1695

Ever After Stories: Turkey

KinderCraft: Penguins

Thursday, March 4 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we travel to Turkey through folk and fairy tales, songs and games. Make a flag to take home. Ages 7 and up.

Wednesday, February 24 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins February 3. Call 527-9248.

Reading Readiness! Friday, March 5 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C We have made the nationally acclaimed Every Child Ready to Read program interactive! You and your child will visit five learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you will work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children per adult caregiver maximum.

Stories and Games for Kids Wednesday, February 24 • 4:00p-4:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Fun games, stories, dancing and more for ages 6 and up. No registration required. Call 963-9031 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Comic Kids: Graphic Novel Discussion Group Thursday, February 25 • 4:00p-5:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Yeehaw! Saddle up your horse and let down your hair as we discuss Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon and Dean Hale. Ages 9-12. Registration begins February 1. Call 963-9031 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org.

Lollipops Concert for Kids Saturday, March 6 Greenville Symphony Orchestra and The Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families.

Bilingual Story Time: Mother Goose and More! Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Cuentos de Mamá Oca y más! Friday, February 26 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

A Kid’s Guide to Money Saturday, February 27 • 11:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for a super cool time learning about money! Each child will receive A Kid’s Guide to Money with games, worksheets and ideas created by the Learning Center of the Federal Reserve. Best suited for school age children. Registration begins February 1. Call 527-9248.

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch • 10:00a-10:30a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch • 11:30a-12:00p

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Story and a Craft: Penguins After school craft time featuring a story and related craft. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins January 25. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

Home School Time at the Library: Smart Money Monday, March 8 • 2:00p-3:30p* Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Explore the history of money, the importance of earning and the four basic money management choices: Save, Spend, Donate and Invest. For children in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register. *Please note temporary change in day/time.

Explore Your World: Money from around the World

Family Fridays: Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy Friday, March 12 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C Who’s afraid of the big, bad wolf? Join Atlanta based puppeteer Lee Bryan for his production of The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show and find out! Call 527-9248 for more information. All ages welcome.

Tuesday, March 9 • 4:00p-4:30p Hughes Main Library Story Room Take an imaginary trip around the world as we discover global currency. We will look at real money from other countries and make piggybanks! Ages 5-11; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver.

Spring Stories with Betty Farr

KinderCraft: Magic Wands

Saturday, March 13 • 11:00a-12:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join local storyteller Betty Farr as she ushers in spring with her favorite stories of the season. Bring a camera to take your child’s picture with the Easter Bunny! Call 277-0161 or email augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Wednesday, March 10 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins February 17. Call 527-9248.

In BeTween Craft: Abstract Art

A Kid’s Guide to Money

Wednesday, March 10 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Special guest Art Museum Educator Terri Steck leads us as we learn to create abstract art. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins February 10. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Saturday, March 13 11:00a-12:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us for a super cool time learning about money! Each child will receive A Kid’s Guide to Money with games, worksheets and ideas created by the Learning Center of the Federal Reserve. Best suited for school age children. Registration begins February 12. Call 963-9031.

Stories and Games for Kids Wednesday, March 10 • 4:00p-4:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Fun games, stories, dancing and more for ages 6 and up. No registration required. Call 963-9031 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

adult caregiver. Hughes Main Library Children's Area

KinderCraft: Baa Baa Black Sheep Wednesday, March 17 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins February 24. Call 527-9248.

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The Greenville County Middle School Juried Art Show will be on exhibit March 11-21 in the Children’s and Teen areas of the Hughes Main Library. This will be the third year that library patrons will be able to enjoy the extraordinary works that 6th, 7th and 8th graders from 18 middle schools have created. Paintings, Drawings, Photography, 3-D/ Sculpture, Mixed Media, Textile/fiber designs, computer graphics, jewelry/metal work and prints will be on display.

For ages 4 and under with an

Let’s Pretend: At the Bakery Friday, March 19 10:30a & 3:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Brownies, breads, cookies and cakes...yum! Hear delicious stories that lead to pretend play. Little bakers will use their imaginations to create yummy goodies, then serve them to bakery customers. Ages 2-5. Registration begins February 19. Call 527-9248. Space is limited.

Bilingual Story Time: Now I Know My ABC's / Cuentos Bilingües: El abecedario: de la A a la Z

Friday, March 19 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

Friday, March 26 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

Grandbaby Books: Windy Day

KinderCraft: Baby Chicks

Saturday, March 20 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, March 31 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins March 10. Call 527-9248.

Story and a Craft: Tissue Paper Wreath After school craft time featuring a story and related craft. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins February 22. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

upcoming Bilingual Story Time: I Fooled You! Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Te hice una trampa!

Monday, March 22 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch • 834-3650

Friday, April 2 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

Tuesday, March 23 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch • 246-1695

KinderCraft: Spring Flowers

Twilight Tales: Silly Songs and Poems

Wednesday, March 24 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins March 3. Call 527-9248.

Monday, April 5 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Celebrate National Poetry Month! All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas.

KinderCraft: Crocodiles Wednesday, April 7 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins March 17. Call 527-9248.

Stories and Games for Kids Wednesday, March 24 • 4:00p-4:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Fun games, stories, dancing and more for ages 6 and up. No registration required. Call 963-9031 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Comic Kids: Graphic Novel Discussion Group Thursday, March 25 • 4:00p-5:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch What if you were called on to help complete a dangerous mission in the very heart of a simmering volcano? Join us as we discuss Into the Volcano by Don Wood – if you’re brave enough! Ages 9-12. Registration begins March 1. Call 963-9031 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Bilingual Story Time: Mother Nature Is Our Friend / Cuentos Bilingües: La madre naturaleza es nuestra amiga

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