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April August AIR - The Search for One Clean Breath
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reads Tuesday, August 4 • 7:00p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Celebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.
Fountain Inn Book Discussion Group Tuesday, August 4 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Call 862-2576.
Friday, August 7 • 10:00a-11:30a Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650 to register.
Classic Sci-Fi Summer Film Series Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey Sunday, August 9 • 3:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C The series continues with some of the most important classic science fiction films of the 20th century. Join us for a screening of the 1968 Academy Award winner, Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. Call 527-9293.
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Tuesday, August 11 • 7:00p-8:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Celebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.
Taylors Mystery Book Discussion Group Tuesday, August 11 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. Call 268-5955.
Friday, August 14 • 10:00a-11:30a Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650 to register.
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Embroidery: A Lost Art
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Embroidery: A Lost Art
s old as fabric itself, embroidery is an intricate skill, full of history. The oldest surviving pieces of embroidery date back to Ancient Egypt, c. 1500 BC. Keep the tradition alive in the new millennium! Learn the techniques as they are passed down through generations. Create your own work in our new Embroidery: A Lost Art program this August at the Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch. See listings for details. AIR - The Search for One Clean Breath
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reads Tuesday, August 18 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Celebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.
Embroidery: A Lost Art Friday, August 21 • 10:00a-11:30a Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650 to register.
Berea Book Discussion Group Tuesday, August 25 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Call 246-1695.
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August BE READY: Disaster Preparedness Project Tuesday, August 25 • 7:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn more about the types of disasters that could occur in the Upstate and the steps you can take to be better prepared. Participants will receive a free emergency backpack to begin assembling their supplies! Shared sponsors are Duke Energy and the American Red Cross. Call 527-9293 for more information.
AIR - The Search for One Clean Breath
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Thursday, August 27 • 7:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Celebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.
Survival Spanish Level 1
Cost: $60 for library card holders or seniors, $70 for the general public. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Public Schools at 355-6059 to register.
Lacking simple Spanish skills? Learn basic Spanish vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Tuesdays, September 8-October 13 • 6:00p-8:00p Pelham Road (Symmes) Branch
Wednesdays, September 9-October 14 • 6:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Mondays, September 14-October 19 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
Embroidery: A Lost Art Friday, August 28 • 10:00a-11:30a Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650 to register.
September Fountain Inn Book Discussion Group Tuesday, September 1 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch French by Heart by Rebecca S. Ramsey. Call 862-2576. Typeface/Logo: Helvetica Bold/ Regular Mark: Helvetica Bold/ Caslon Italic Color: c=5 m=75 y=100 k=01 (orange) /c=91 m=74 y=9 k=11 (blue)
Lifelong Learning Classes Call Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at 355-6059 to register.
Eeek! It’s a Mouse! Basic Computer Class
Monday, August 31 • 9:30a-12:30p and 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab
This three-hour course is designed for the “technologically terrified.” Learn the basics of Windows, how to operate a mouse, use toolbars, size windows and play cards. Class is free, but space is limited and registration is required.
Windows XP Class
Tuesday-Friday, September 1-4 • 9:30a-12:30p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab
This 12-hour course is for those with little experience. It 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: $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for the general public.
Microsoft Word Class
Tuesday-Friday, September 1-4 • 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab
Learn to create, save and format documents in this 12-hour course. Learn how to create tabs, bullet items, copy and paste text, and more! Cost: $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for the general public.
Grandbaby Books Saturday, September 5 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. Apple pickin' time is here! Join in the fun with stories and songs about apples.
Taylors Mystery Book Discussion Group Tuesday, September 8 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Fatal Tide by Iris Johansen Call 268-5955.
The Scribblers Writing Group Tuesday, September 8 • 7:00p-8:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Have you captured that last vacation in an amazing short story? Working on marriage vows? Love writing verse? Welcome to our first creative writing group for adults! Join the new group designed for local aspiring authors. Bring your best original fiction, poems, memoir, screenplay - or come to get inspired! Scribblers at every level of skill and experience are welcome. Call 963-9031 to register.
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September Apple Time with the Supper Swap Girls Typeface/Logo: Helvetica Bold/ Regular Mark: Helvetica Bold/ Caslon Italic Color: c=5 m=75 y=100 k=01 (orange) /c=91 m=74 y=9 k=11 (blue)
Thursday, September 10 • 6:15p-7:15p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join Kim and Stephanie, the local recipe-bloggers "The Supper Swap Girls," and local storyteller Betty Farr for apple tasting, stories and fun. All ages welcome! Registration begins August 10. Call 277-0161.
The Library System will be closed on Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
Classic Sci-Fi Summer Film Series Silent Running Sunday, September 13 • 3:00p-5:00p Hughes Main LIbrary, Meeting Room A This film series features some of the most important classic science fiction films of the 20th century. Join us for a screening of the 1971 classic Silent Running, starring Bruce Dern. Call 527-9293.
Travelers Rest Book Discussion Group Monday, September 14 • 1:00p-2:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell. Call 834-3650.
An Introduction to Birding Tuesday, September 15 • 7:00p-8:15p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch A representative from the Greenville County Bird Club will discuss the fascinating hobby of birdwatching. Call 877-8722.
Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Your Shopping List: Preparing to Invest Tuesday, September 15 • 6:30p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C In the first of six weekly sessions, adjunct faculty of the Department of Finance at Clemson University teach 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 and begins August 1. Call 527-9293 to register.
Reading in Color: Exploring the Works of African American Authors Tuesday, September 15 • 630p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey. Call 277-0161.
Join our new regular book discussion group at the August Road (Ramsey Family) Branch: Reading in Color. Each month a work from an African American author will be selected for discussion. Feel free to browse our new African American booklist at: www.greenvillelibrary.org → reader favorites for more reading suggestions. Visit our online calendar or call 277-0161 for the next discussion date and book choice.
The Search for One Clean Breath
green reads
Celebrate Green Reads and Greenville County’s Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. The film explores how countries, new technologies and communities are contributing toward cleaner air with an exciting blend of spectacular scenery, dynamic animated sequences and historical re-creations. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.
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September AARP Safe Driving Wednesday-Thursday, September 16-17 • 12:30p-4:30p Mauldin (Jack W. Greer) Branch Drivers ages 55 and over are invited to attend an AARP Driver Safety course - you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost for AARP members is $12; cost for nonmembers is $14. Payment must be made in advance. Call 277-7397 for more information and registration.
Grandbaby Books
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Saturday, September 19 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, songs and dancing. Getting dressed can be an adventure for little ones. Join us for stories and songs about clothing.
Kakalak Attack: A Poetry Event Saturday, September 19 • 3:00p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Regional poets read their work from the 2009 edition of Kakalak Anthology of Carolina Poets. Books are available for purchase. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.
Lifelong Learning Child Care Training Tuesday, September 22 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (Jack W. Greer) Branch The first of ten training sessions offered to licensed child care providers through June 2010. Participant fee is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 3556053 for more information and registration.
Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Some Basic Ingredients: Key Investment Concepts and Bank Products Tuesday, September 22 • 6:30p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C 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 and begins August 1. Call 527-9293.
Saturday, September 26 • 1:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Greenville County Library System and Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of fun, facts and folkways from around the Spanish-speaking world! All ages welcome. Call 527-9293. Schedule of special events as follows: Parade of Nations: Countries represented by their traditional dress • Bilingual story times especially for young children in adjacent rooms • Sample food from each culture. Browse international exhibits • Music/ dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Internacional de Greenville and the Carolina Ballet Theatre • Door prize awarded. Teens, take away a surprise gift from the library!
The Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library will be having a special sale on hardcover fiction titles - priced at only 25 cents each! Proceeds from sales at the Friends Shop and Friends Book Sales are used to support programming for the Greenville County Library System. Come visit – we’re open from 10am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday. And don’t forget: the next Friends Used Book Sale is scheduled for
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October 24, 25 and 26, 2009.
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September Be Ready: Disaster Preparedness Project Thursday, September 24 • 7:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Learn more about the types of disasters that could occur in the Upstate and the steps you can take to be better prepared. Participants will receive a free emergency backpack to begin assembling their supplies! Shared sponsors are Duke Energy and the American Red Cross. Call 527-9293.
Employment Readiness: Resume Rescue! Thursday, September 24 • 6:30p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn tips for writing, updating and submitting a resume with positive impact. Call 277-0161 to register.
How to “I Do” Saturday, September 26 • 10:00a-12:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Library resources and area wedding professionals will be brought together to help brides plan and budget their wedding. Guests are welcome. Gain practical advice and valuable tips during this relaxed and informal event. Call 277-0161.
Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! A Few Favorite Recipes: US Treasury Securities and Common Types of Investments Tuesday, September 29 • 6:30p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C 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 and begins August 1. Call 527-9293 to register.
Upcoming Holiday Centerpieces Thursday, October 8 • 6:30p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Local celebrity Nancy Welch will demonstrate how to create for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call 877-8722.
Ruminations: A Poetry Event Thursday, October 8 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A South Carolina Upstate Poets read selections from Fruit of the Banyan Tree and other work. Open mic! Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.
Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, September 26 • 1:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Greenville County Library System and Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of fun, facts and customs from around the Spanish-speaking world! All ages welcome. Call 527-9293.
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Berea Book Discussion Group Tuesday, September 29 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Enthusiasm by Polly Shulman will be discussed. Call 246-1695.
Employment Readiness: Internet Job Searching Tuesday, September 29 • 6:30p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Explore various job websites and learn how to complete job applications online. Call 277-0161 to register.
Your local public library just got a lot more inviting! With the help of the American Dreams @ Your Library grant, the Greenville County Library System has produced a short film, Welcome to Your Public Library. The initiative, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and administered by the American Library Association, has helped offer increased literacy services to adult learners of the English language. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org to learn more and preview the film!
Coming This Fall:
Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Series October-December 2009 1,000 square-foot travelling baseball exhibit and free programs at the Hughes Main Library.
Databases The South Carolina Room featured
Interested in learning more about obscure Greenville history and other significant events in the Upstate? Search our Featured Database: The South Carolina Room. Innews
Explore records of significant South Carolina and upstate Greenville News articles, obituaries and marriages from 1991-present day.
Obituary Index
Search for obituary information from 1917-1993; combine this database with Innews and search from 1917-present day.
South Carolina Digital Library
This is the central source of information from schools, museums, archives and libraries in South Carolina. As a collaborative effort made by many institutions statewide, this project provides free digitized documents, including photos, manuscripts, maps and much more!
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Card Rally 2009: September is Card Rally Month! Library Card Sign-Up and Refer-A-Friend contests continue all month. Register to win an ipod nano! Card Rally also includes our Fine Forgiveness drawing. Visit our website for all the details: www.greenvillelibrary.org.
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During the first half of 2009 more than 1800 volunteer hours were donated to our library system, valued at more than $36,000. (Based on the latest estimate of the value of volunteer hours according to Independent Sector.)
Unless otherwise stated, library programs are open to the public at no cost.
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August Bleach T-Shirts Saturday, August 1 • 2:00p-3:00p Hughes Main Library, Outdoors Make your own unique t-shirt using bleach and stencils. Bring your own dark colored t-shirt; other supplies will be provided. Open to rising 6th-12th graders. Registration in progress. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org. Cancelled in case of rain.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party! Friday, August 7 • 7:00p-8:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Celebrate your successful completion of all three levels of the Express Yourself @ Your Library summer reading program by having the whole library to yourself! Surf the net, play Nintendo® Wii, learn a craft or just hang out and talk with your friends. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 877-8722 by August 3 to register. Your summer reading log is your ticket in so bring it with you.
Teen Volunteer Day Tuesday, August 11 • 10:00a-1:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Need volunteer hours? Teen Volunteer Day is a special opportunity to earn up to 3.5 volunteer hours at the library. Participants will work in groups on different projects. Open to 13-18 year olds. Registration is limited. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Discussion Group Tuesday, August 25 • 6:30p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room In Patricia Wrede’s Dealing with Dragons, Cimorine is a “princess by birth and an adventurer by choice.” She’s bored with castle life so she does what any normal twelve-year-old would – she runs away to live with dragons! Join us for snacks, games and a discussion of this fantasy tale. For girls in grades 6-8 with an adult female caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Teen Advisory Board Monday, August 31 • 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 13-18 year olds. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.
September Craft It: DIY Book Covers Thursday, September 3 • 5:00p-6:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Create colorful collage book covers. Open to all 6th-12th graders. Registration begins August 3. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
In Between: Crafts for Tweens Cake Decorating Wednesday, September 9 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Learn basic cake decorating techniques on your own miniature cake. $1.00 materials fee includes cake and icing. Other supplies provided. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins August 12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Teen Volunteer Day Saturday, September 12 • 12:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Need volunteer hours? Teen Volunteer Day is a special opportunity to earn up to 4 volunteer hours at the library. Participants will work in groups on different projects. Open to 13-18 year olds. Registration is limited and begins August 10. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Science Station: Engineering Monday, September 14 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Science Learn the principles behind engineering Station and make rubber band race cars. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins August 10. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Notice of Intent to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable efforts will be made to provide adaptations or accommodations, based on individual needs, for qualified individuals with disabilities, in any program or service offered by the library system, provided that reasonable advanced notification has been received.
September Café Reads: Book Discussion Group for Teens Sunday, September 20 • 2:30p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Palmetto Bean Café Join us in a discussion of Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. At the end of Miranda's sophomore year in high school, her journal reflects the busy life of a typical teenager: conversations with friends, fights with mom and fervent hopes for a driver's license. But after a meteor hits, pushing the moon off its axis and causing worldwide natural disasters, all the things Miranda used to take for granted begin to disappear. Open to all 9th-12th graders. Registration begins August 17. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
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Teen Advisory Board Monday, September 28 • 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 13-18. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@ greenvillelibrary.org for more information.
Upcoming Café Reads: The Book Discussion Group for Teens Sunday, October 18 • 2:30p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Palmetto Bean Café The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. Registration begins September 17. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
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September is national Library Card Sign-up Month! If your child is 5 or older and doesn't have a library card, use this opportunity to get him/her one and read some books together.
*Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
We offer the following program for groups of 10 or more. Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the library location where you would like the program.
Test your students' research and teamwork skills as they pit computers vs. almanacs vs. books to determine the fastest, most reliable way to find information. The Teen Librarian will provide the almanacs and the questions – you provide the books, computers and students. Contact Jessica Babb at 242-5000 x2247 or jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information. 1.5 hours (grades 6-12)
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Twilight Tales: Bedtime Stories Monday, August 3 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for an evening of bedtime stories. We’ll explore stories, songs and lullabies about going to bed! All ages welcome.
Comic Kids: Graphic Novel Discussion Thursday, August 6 • 3:00p-4:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Ever dream of making your very own robot friend? Join us for a craft and discussion of the graphic novel, Robot Dreams by Sara Varon, and you may get your chance! Ages 8-12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org to register.
Summer Lollipops Friday, August 7 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main LIbrary, Meeting Rooms A-C The Greenville County Library System and Greenville Symphony Orchestra present a special children's concert featuring percussionist Sherwood Mobley for a musical interpretation of the bilingual story Drum, Chavi, Drum by Mayra L. Dole. Call 527-9293 for more information.
READ to a Therapy Dog Saturday, August 8 • 11:00a-12:00p (See Therapy Dog section for locations and details p. 10) Is your child having trouble reading? Reading aloud to a therapy dog may provide the motivation and self-esteem boost that will make your child want to read. Open to children 6-11 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 1 month in advance.
We offer the following tour options for groups of 10 or more. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call 242-5000 x2248.
Dr. Seuss tour- Children and teachers will like
this tour. You will see. You will like that it is free. They will like the matching games. They will like learning area names. Available at all library locations. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)
Safari tour- Children go on a grand safari as they
trek through the Children’s Area with their guide, learning about different types of library materials and the African animals they see along the way. Hughes Main Library. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)
Behind the Scenes tour- Students will get a glimpse of how library materials are processed, visit the computer room and explore the SC Room archives at the Hughes Main Library. 75 min. (5th grade and up)
Research & Reference tour- Students
will tour the library, then go to the Computer Lab to learn how to access the quality resources and services offered, including databases and web portals. They will also learn how to determine the reliability and authenticity of a site and how to create citations. Teachers may select a topic. Limited to groups of 10 or more. Call 242-5000 x2247. Hughes Main Library. 1.5 hours (5th grade and up)
We offer the following program options for groups of 10 or more. Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the library location where you would like the program.
Dewey Decimal- Children learn about the Dewey Decimal System. 45 min. Hughes Main Library only (3rd-5th grade).
Story time-
Book a private 30-minute story time. You may request a theme.
Bringing the Library to You-
We will visit schools or classrooms to provide storytelling, book presentations or a general introduction to the library. Call 242-5000 x2248 at least two weeks in advance.
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Fancy Nancy Ice Cream Social
Ever After Stories
Friday, August 14 • 11:00a, 3:30p and 7:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Due to the popularity of this program we are offering an encore presentation to give others the opportunity to attend! Come dressed in your finest, fanciest clothes for a fabulous afternoon or evening party. We’ll read Fancy Nancy stories and make marvelous ice cream sundaes. We’ll also create a stupendous craft to take home. Open to fancy ladies ages 3-12. Space is limited. Registration in progress. Call 242-5000 x2248.
Home School Time at the Library Public Speaking, Part I Thursday, August 13 • 9:30a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch In preparation for next month’s oral report, you’ll learn about the different types of speeches and how to prepare for each. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.
Hoedown Throwdown Saturday, August 15 • 10:00a-11:30a Taylors (Burdette) Branch Do you want to learn the latest dance craze sweeping the nation? Join us for a fun-filled morning as Dianne’s School of Dance teaches us the steps to the Hoedown Throwdown, as seen in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Door prize drawing for participants. Ages 8 and up. Call 268-5955 to register.
Thursday, September 3 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we travel to China through folk and fairy tales. This month’s tales are The Dragon Prince and Henry and the Kite Dragon. Learn about the Chinese puzzles “tangrams” and make one of your own. For ages 7 and up. Typeface/Logo: Helvetica Bold/ Regular Mark: Helvetica Bold/ Caslon Italic Color: c=5 m=75 y=100 k=01 (orange) /c=91 m=74 y=9 k=11 (blue)
Grandbaby Books Saturday, September 5 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. Apple pickin’ time is here! Join in the fun with stories and songs about apples.
In Between: Crafts for Tweens Cake Decorating Wednesday, September 9 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Learn basic cake decorating techniques on your own miniature cake. $1.00 materials fee includes cake and icing. Other supplies provided. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins August 12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Discussion Group Tuesday, August 25 • 6:30p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room In Patricia Wrede’s Dealing with Dragons, Cimorine is a “princess by birth and an adventurer by choice.” She’s bored with castle life so she does what any normal twelve-yearold would – she runs away to live with dragons! Join us for snacks, games and a discussion of this fantasy tale. For girls in grades 6-8 with an adult female caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
September National Library Card Sign-up Month
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The Family Fridays 2009-2010 season kicks off on Friday, October 9 at 7:00p with Grey Seal Puppets Bathtub Pirates. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org for information on the entire season!
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Home School Time at the Library
Lollipops Concert
Public Speaking, Part II Thursday, September 10 • 9:30a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Using the information learned last month, write a speech and present it. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.
Saturday, September 19 • 11:30a-12:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Greenville Symphony Orchestra and The Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. This program will continue throughout the 2009-2010 season. Call 527-9293 for more information.
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Apple Time with the Supper Swap Girls
TV Turnoff Week
Thursday, September 10 • 6:15p-7:15p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join Kim and Stephanie, the recipe-bloggers “The Supper Swap Girls,” and local storyteller Betty Farr for apple tasting, stories and fun. All ages welcome! Registration begins August 10. Call 277-0161.
September 20-26 Celebrate TV Turnoff Week by unplugging all your televisions. Try picking up a book instead!
Let’s Pretend: At the Zoo
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Friday, September 11 • 10:30a and 3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A We begin with a story that leads to pretend play. Use your imagination and pretend you’re a lion, monkey, elephant or your favorite zoo animal. Of course we’ll also need zookeepers at our library zoo to help feed and care for the animals. Stomp, crawl or fly to the library for a wild time! Ages 2-5. Registration begins August 10. Call 242-5000 x2248. Space is limited.
Explore Your World: India
Tuesday, September 15 • 4:00p-4:30p ➣ Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we take an imaginary trip to India! We’ll read an Indian folktale, hear Indian music, play games and learn how to do yoga! For ages 5-11; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Call 242-5000 x 2248 to register. re Your Wo rl plo d Ex
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Grandbaby Books
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Saturday, September 19 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, songs and dancing. Getting dressed can be an adventure for little ones. Join us for stories and songs about clothing.
An Afternoon with William Moultrie, Revolutionary War Hero Thursday, September 24 • 4:00p-4:45p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Historical interpreter Gil Garrett portrays this legendary governor and general. Open to ages 5-12; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Call 268-5955 for more information.
Hispanic Heritage Festival Bilingual Story Time Saturday, September 26 • 1:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C The Greenville County Library System and Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of fun, facts and customs from around the Spanish-speaking world! Join us for a special Bilingual Story Time. Call 527-9293 for more information.
The 39 Clues Scavenger Hunt Saturday, September 26 • 2:00p-3:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Work alone or in pairs on this scavenger hunt based on the locations and events in The Sword Thief and Beyond the Grave, books three and four of the popular The 39 Clues series. Prizes will be awarded. For ages 9-14. Call 877-8722 to register.
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Lollipops Concert Saturday, September 19 • 10:00a-10:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Greenville Symphony Orchestra and The Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. This program will continue throughout the 2009-2010 season. Call 527-9293 for more information.
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Ever After Stories Thursday, October 1 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Meet Lynda Lippman-Lockhart, the author of Oodles of Poodles of Dark Corner, and her poodle Bogie. Ms. LippmanLockhart will autograph copies of her book and share tales about the Dark Corner and the joys and trials of raising poodles.
CHILDREN Designates evening program for children.
Also open mornings if programming schedule allows.
12:00p - 8:00p Monday 1:00p - 8:00p Tuesday Wednesday 12:00p - 8:00p 5:00p - 8:00p Thursday 12:00p - 8:00p Friday 9:00a - 5:00p Saturday 2:00p - 5:00p Sunday
Friends Program underwritten by the Friends of GCLS.
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Designates family friendly program.
Hughes Main Library 864-242-5000 x2248
For ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver.
Children’s Programs
No regular story times August 3-28. Regular programming resumes Monday, August 31. Library closed September 6-7. Story Time-30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children. Mother Goose on the LooseRhymes, rhythm and fun for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Limit 40 people. Registration is not required. Bouncing Babies-For babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver. Musical Jamboree-Explore children’s literature using music, song and dance. For 18 months-4 years. KinderCraft- New! Children will enjoy a story then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. 45 minutes. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before the program. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register. Twilight Tales-30-minute evening story time for all ages. Kids may dress in their pajamas. Grandbaby Books-Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome. Ever After Stories- 30-minute evening story time for ages 7 & up. Travel with us as we explore folk and fairy tales from around the world through stories, songs and games.
Programs
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Mauldin 10:00a 11:00a
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
Mother Goose
Pelham Rd. 9:30a 11:00a
Simpsonville 10:00a 11:00a
Bouncing Babies
Main 10:30a
Story Time
Musical Jamboree
Grandbaby Books
Main 11:00a Taylors 10:30a
Main 10:00a
Main 10:00a
Main 10:30a
KinderCraft
Twilight Tales
Saturday
Main 7:00p (1st Mon. of the month)
Main 10:00a (every other week) Main 7:00p (1st Thurs. of the month)
Ever After Stories
For more information, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 242-5000 x2248.
CHILDREN
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Bilingual Story Time Cuentos Bilingües
Bilingual Story Time: Timely Tales Cuentos Bilingües: Cuentos del calendario Friday, October 2 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Grandbaby Books: Grandpa’s Farm Typeface/Logo: Helvetica Bold/ Regular Mark: Helvetica Bold/ Caslon Italic Color: c=5 m=75 y=100 k=01 (orange) /c=91 m=74 y=9 k=11 (blue)
Saturday, October 3 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Twilight Tales: Firefighters, Fire Trucks, Fire Safety Typeface/Logo: Helvetica Bold/ Regular Mark: Helvetica Bold/ Caslon Italic Color: c=5 m=75 y=100 k=01 (orange) /c=91 m=74 y=9 k=11 (blue)
Monday, October 5 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for this special Twilight Tales as we celebrate National Fire Prevention Month through stories, learning about fire safety, meeting a real firefighter and seeing a fire truck. All ages welcome. Children may come dressed as firefighters.
Home School Time at the Library: Picturing America
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. 7:00p
September 4
Thursday, October 8 • 9:30a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us for a special Home School Time as we learn about Picturing America, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Martha Severens, Curator of the Greenville County Museum of Art, will discuss the program that uses art, architecture and artifacts to further our understanding of American identity and history. Call 877-8722 to register.
Family Fridays: New Season Grey Seal Puppets
Back to School /De regreso a clases
September 11
Puppets, Puppets Everywhere/ Noche de títeres
September 18
How Many?/¿Cuántos son?
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Friday, October 9 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library Join us as we kick off our fourth season of Family Fridays with Bathtub Pirates by Grey Seal Puppets. Sponsored by The Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
The dog that loves to be re a d t o !
September 25
I am Latino: Hispanic Heritage/ Yo soy latino: herencia hispana
Reading Therapy Dog
Saturday, August 8 • 11:00a-12:00p See page 11 Location Main Augusta Rd Berea Fountain Inn
Phone 527-9248 277-0161 246-1695 862-2576
Location Greer Mauldin Pelham Road Travelers Rest
Phone 877-8722 277-7397 288-6688 834-3650
Is your child having trouble reading? Reading aloud to a therapy dog may provide the motivation and selfesteem boost that will make your child want to read. Open to children 6-11 with an adult caregiver.
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Greenville County Library System Library Board of Trustees: Joseph L. Allen, Susan Barry (Secretary), Douglas Churdar (Chairman), Robert Clark (Vice-Chairman), Samuel Harms III, S. Allan Hill (Treasurer), Wanda Latham, Deryl Paradis, Mary Ellen Puls, Alice Ramos, Mary Ellen Wilkinson
Anderson Road • West Branch • 864-269-5210 Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch • 864-277-0161 Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch • 864-246-1695 Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch • 864-862-2576 Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch • 864-877-8722 Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch • 864-277-7397
Library Director: Beverly James • bjames@greenvillelibrary.org Editor: Shelley Polatty• spolatty@greenvillelibrary.org Design: Michelle Hannon • mhannon@greenvillelibrary.org
Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch • 864-288-6688 Simpsonville • Hendricks Branch • 864-963-9031 Taylors • Burdette Branch • 864-268-5955 Travelers Rest • Sargent Branch • 864-834-3650
This publication is made possible in part by the generosity of the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Slater Satellite Library • 864-834-3650 www.greenvillelibrary.org
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 for membership information or call 242-5000 x2291.
The next Friends Used Book Sale is scheduled for October
24, 25 and 26, 2009.