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Annual Amazing
Join us in our Third community-wide Read
April 8-May 15 The Amazing Read 2010
This year's book selection is Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Check out the book, join the discussion and take part in the related library events throughout the county. For more information,visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293.
Set in Appalachia in the years before World War II, Velva Jean Learns to Drive is a poignant story of a spirited young girl growing up in the South.
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the library system will be closed sunday, april 4 for easter and sunday, may 30 & monday, may 31 for memorial day. Access is a newsletter publication created six times a year by the Greenville County Library System, and is designed to keep you informed and involved in your local public library. 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.
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, 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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Life in the 1930s brings unwelcome changes for Velva Jean: her loving mother dies, her father leaves and modernization encroaches in the building of the great Blue Ridge Parkway. In this coming-of-age tale, the protagonist consoles herself by singing and finding companionship with her rebellious brother, the infamous Wood Carver and later with a handsome delinquent-turned-revival preacher. As their tumultuous love story unfolds, Velva Jean must choose between keeping her hard-won home and pursuing her dream of singing in the Grand Ole Opry. Look for the Amazing Read icon in this issue to find program details.
The Amazing Read Kickoff: Meet the Author Thursday, April 8 • 6:30p-8:00p The Amazing Read: Meet the Author Saturday, April 10 • 3:00p-5:00p The Amazing Read Book Discussion Tuesday, April 13 • 7:00p-8:00p The Amazing Read Book Discussion Thursday, April 15 • 3:00p-4:00p Celebrating the Blue Ridge Parkway Thursday, April 15 • 6:30p-8:00p The Amazing Read Book Discussion Monday, April 19 • 7:00p-8:30p Vintage Crafts: Woodcarving Saturday, April 24 • 10:00a-12:00p Car Smarts Saturday, April 24 • 10:30a-1:00p Berea Book Discussion Tuesday, April 27 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville Book Discussion Tuesday, April 27 • 10:30a-11:30a
Vintage Crafts: Embroidery Tuesday, April 27 • 6:00p-8:00p Life in 1930s greenville Thursday, April 29 • 7:00p-8:30p The Pickup Band Saturday, May 1 • 1:00p-3:00p Vintage Crafts: Soap Making Saturday, May 1 • 2:00p-3:30p The Amazing Read Book Discussion Tuesday, May 4 • 2:30p-4:00p Fountain Inn Book Discussion Tuesday, May 4 • 7:00p-8:30p Vintage Car Show Saturday, May 8 • 12:00p-4:00p The Amazing Read Book Discussion Thursday, May 13 • 6:30p-8:00p The Amazing Read Book Discussion Friday, May 14 • 12:00p-1:30p The Amazing Read Book Discussion Saturday, May 15 • 1:30p-2:30p
The Amazing Read 2010 book selection is designed for audiences 18 and older with the intent to encourage discussion and community around literature. For more information visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293.
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Meet Laura Keene
Monday, April 5 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room C Meet Laura Keene, the last person to see Abraham Lincoln alive. Join Centre Stage’s director as she discusses the upcoming production of Our Leading Lady. Her extensive research will be shared in a lively and thought-provoking presentation. Call 527-9293.
AARP Tax Assistance Wednesdays and Thursdays April 1-15 • 9:30a-2:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch AARP offers free tax assistance to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Call 877-8722 for an appointment.
Fountain Inn Book Discussion
VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Tuesday, April 6 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Call 862-2576.
Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance. Call United Way at 211 for appointments and more information.
The Paradox of Affluence Wednesday, April 7 • 6:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C Phi Theta Kappa presents a three part series titled “The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges and Consequences.” Part one includes the lecture If You’re So Rich, How Come You’re Not Happier? Call 527-9293.
Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays April 1-8 • 5:00p-8:00p / Travelers Rest Branch Wednesday April 7 •12:00p-4:00p / Main Library Saturdays April 3-10 • 12:00p-4:00p / Fountain Inn Branch
The Amazing Read Kickoff: Meet the Author Thursday, April 8 • 6:30p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Jennifer Niven will read from the Amazing Read 2010 selection Velva Jean Learns to Drive, followed by a question and answer session. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Embroidery Circle Friday, April 2 • 10:00a-12:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch A social gathering for local embroidery lovers! Compare stitches, learn new tips and catch up with friends. Bring current projects or start a new one.
Fun, Friendly Knitting!
Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success! Investment Professionals and Safeguarding Investments
AARP Driver Safety Program Monday-Tuesday, April 5-6 • 1:00p-5:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) 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 is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Call 288-6688 to register.
The Amazing Read: Meet the Author
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Saturday, April 3 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C 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.
Friends
Saturday, April 10 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Friends Shop Join a group of fellow knitters of all ages and skill levels for some crafty mingling and a good cause! Free yarn and needles provided by the Friends of the Library to create and sell scarves in their shop.
Saturday, April 10 • 3:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms B-C Jennifer Niven will read from the Amazing Read 2010 selection Velva Jean Learns to Drive, followed by a question and answer session. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Travelers Rest Book Discussion Monday, April 12 • 1:00p-2:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Serena by Ron Rash. Call 834-3650.
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Survival Spanish Level II
Scribblers Writing Group
Mondays, April 12-May 17 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Basic knowledge of Spanish vocabulary is required. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call 355-6059. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
Tuesday, April 13 • 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. In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, part of the program will be devoted to letter writing. Call 963-9031.
Survival Spanish Level I
The Paradox of Affluence
Tuesdays, April 13-May 18 6:00p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Lacking simple Spanish skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation – with no tests! Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call 355-6059. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
Wednesday, April 14 • 6:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C Phi Theta Kappa presents a three part series titled "The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges and Consequences." Part two includes the lecture Loans That Change Lives: The Story of Kiva.org. Call 527-9293.
The Amazing Read Book Discussion Thursday, April 15 • 3:00p-4:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 834-3650.
featured database
Celebrating the Blue Ridge Parkway Thursday, April 15 • 6:30p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Learn about the history of the Blue Ridge Parkway and discover vacation opportunities for every age and budget. Receive the 75th Anniversary edition of the BRP Planner. Call 877-8722 to register.
Tell Me More® Language Learning Learn a new language, for free! In only 2 hours a week, you can pick up that language that you've been dying to learn! Tell Me More® is an online language learning program that combines lessons, practice and cultural immersion in an easy, approachable format. Your library card is all you need to get started.
Taylors Knitting Group
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Saturday, April 17 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Learn to knit or improve your knitting skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available for all skill levels! Experienced knitters will be available for instruction and questions. Bring your own yarn and needles. Call 268-5955.
Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion
The Amazing Read Book Discussion Tuesday, April 13 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 268-5955.
The Amazing Read Book Discussion
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Tuesday, April 13 • 7:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Call 277-0161.
Monday, April 19 • 7:00p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 527-9293.
South Carolina Room Tour Tuesday, April 20 • 6:00p-9:00p Hughes Main Library, South Carolina Room Join us for an in-depth tour and learn how to locate family information in the South Carolina Room. Personalized genealogical and historical research help will be available after the tour. Space is limited and registration is required.
Lifelong Learning Childcare Training
Eeek! It’s a Mouse
Tuesday, April 20 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Call 355-6088. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
Monday, April 26 • 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 and size windows. This class is free, but registration is required. Call 355-6059. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
The Paradox of Affluence Wednesday, April 21 • 6:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C Phi Theta Kappa presents a three part series titled "The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges and Consequences." Part three includes the lecture Subordinating Corporate Commercialism to the Sovereignty of the People. Call 527-9293.
Microsoft Word II Tuesday-Friday, April 27-30 • 9:30a-12:30p Hughes Main Library Computer Training Lab Learn to create a resume, research papers, outlines and watermarks. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Participants must complete Word Level I before registering for this class. Call 355-6059. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
Lifelong Learning Childcare Training Thursday, April 22 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Call 355-6088. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
Creative Recycling
Microsoft Windows XP Tuesday-Friday, April 27-30 • 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab This 12-hour class includes an introduction to the desktop and Windows Explorer. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call 355-6059. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
earth day
Thursday, April 22 • 6:30p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Celebrate Earth Day by viewing a short film and learning how the women of Indonesia create useful crafts out of recycled items. Bring plastic shopping bags to make your own green craft! Space is limited. Call 288-6688 to register.
Berea Book Discussion Tuesday, April 27 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 246-1695.
Vintage Crafts: Woodcarving Saturday, April 24 • 10:00a-12:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Experienced wood carvers from the Piedmont Wood Carvers Club will demonstrate basic techniques and display finished pieces. Also learn about the John C. Campbell Folk School. Call 277-7397 to register.
Tuesday, April 27 • 10:30a-11:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 963-9031.
Vintage Crafts: Embroidery
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Car Smarts Saturday, April 24 • 10:30a-1:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Teens and women will learn road safety through defensive driving techniques and basic car maintenance. Registration is in progress. Call 277-0161.
Simpsonville Book Discussion
Tuesday, April 27 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Create a pincushion or small pillow insert with five basic stitches and learn about the history of embroidery. Space is limited. Call 277-7397 to register.
Life in 1930s Greenville Thursday, April 29 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Using the new Greenville County Driving Tour of Historic Sites, the South Carolina Room staff will bring 1930s Greenville to life. See archives, photos, general store ledgers and more. Copies of the driving tour are available for $4.00. Call 527-9261 to register.
May
Fountain Inn Book Discussion Tuesday, May 4 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 862-2576.
The Pickup Band Saturday, May 1 • 1:00p-3:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Welcome bluegrass favorites The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show for an afternoon of Appalachian music. Local musicians are invited to join the band for a portion of the program to play pickup.
Real Life Internet: The Basics Thursday, May 6 • 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. Call 242-5000 x3223 to register.
Vintage Crafts: Soap Making
The Amazing Read Book Discussion Tuesday, May 4 • 2:30p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 527-9219.
Embroidery Circle
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Saturday, May 1 • 2:00p-3:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Learn about the process of handmade soap creation. Join soap maker, "Monkeyshine Soap," from the Foothills of North Carolina to get started on your own soap project.
Friday, May 7 • 10:00a-12:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch A social gathering for local embroidery lovers! Compare stitches, learn new tips and catch up with friends. Bring current projects or start a new one.
Fun, Friendly Knitting!
Friends
Saturday, May 8 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Friends Shop Join knitters of all ages and skill levels for some crafty mingling and a good cause! Yarn and needles provided by the Friends of the Library to create and sell scarves in their shop.
Friends of the Library
Used Book Sale! Proceeds help to fund Greenville County Library System programs
April 23, 24 & 25 , 2010 Thousands of books, 80% donated, 80% hardcover!
Friends
Friday 3:00p-8:00p - Friends Only* Saturday 10:00a-5:00p - Open to the public Sunday 1:00p-5:00p - Open to the public *Memberships available at the door Call 527-9291 for more information.
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Vintage Car Show
Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion
Saturday, May 8 12:00p-4:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Show off those vintage wheels! All are welcome to bring their vintage cars to this unique car show at the library. A demonstration of our newly expanded database for engine repairs, big and small, will begin at 12:30p. Refreshments will be available.
Tuesday, May 11 • 7:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch A Gathering of Old Men by Ernest Gaines. Call 277-0161.
Scribblers Writing Group Tuesday, May 11 • 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. In honor of Personal History Month, part of the program will be devoted to writing personal history and autobiography. Call 963-9031.
Travelers Rest Book Discussion
Taylors Mystery Book Discussion Tuesday, May 11 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. Call 268-5955.
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Monday, May 10 • 1:00p-2:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Secret Keepers by Mindy Friddle. Call 834-3650.
The Amazing Read Book Discussion
Thursday, May 13 • 6:30p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 527-9293.
Friday, May 14 • 12:00p-1:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 527-9293.
If you find the Greenville County Library System an essential part of your community, then joining the Friends is a simple, easy way to support it! As a membership benefit, you will receive a year's subscription to the GCLS Access newsletter, a 10% discount at the Friends Shop in the Hughes Main Library and entrance to the "Friends Only" day of our book sale. Keep up to date on GCLS and Friends events, and take advantage of Friends shopping opportunities for as little as $15 a year!
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Taylors Knitting Group Saturday, May 15 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Learn to knit or improve your knitting skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available for all skill levels! Experienced knitters will be available for instruction and questions. Bring your own yarn and needles. Call 268-5955.
The Amazing Read Book Discussion Saturday, May 15 • 1:30p-2:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch All are welcome to join in a discussion of Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. Call 527-9293.
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Employment Readiness Monday, May 17 • 1:00p-3:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Explore various job websites and new library databases, plus learn how to complete job applications online and more. Registration is required. Call 527-9293.
Join us on the patio outside the entrance of the hughes main library where we will be selling
used DVDs and Vhs, music cds,
Lifelong Learning Childcare Training
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Tuesday, May 18 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Call 355-6088. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.
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Call 527-9286 for more information.
Lifelong Learning Childcare Training Thursday, May 20 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Call 355-6088. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org
Wii for All Ages
Chautauqua Discussions 2010
Saturday, May 22 • 2:00p-3:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Kids from 12 to 99 are invited to join us for an afternoon of gaming with board games and the Nintendo Wii. Call 963-9031 or email bmorrison@greenvillelibrary.org.
Simpsonville Book Discussion Tuesday, May 25 • 10:30a-11:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew Crawford. Call 963-9031.
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Berea Book Discussion Tuesday, May 25 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Call 246-1695.
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Taylors Knitting Group Learn to knit or improve your knitting skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available for all skill levels! Experienced knitters will be available for instruction and questions. Bring your own yarn and needles. Call 268-5955.
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 up to 4 volunteer hours in one day. Participants will be working in groups on different projects. Open to all teens. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Saturday, April 17 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Saturday, May 15 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch
Science Station: Green Energy
Car Smarts
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. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Space is limited and registration is in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Saturday, April 24 • 10:30a-1:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch This program is designed to teach teens and women how to be safe on the road through defensive driving techniques and basic car maintenance. Registration is in progress. Call 277-0161.
Teen Advisory Board
In BeTween Craft: Seed Mosaics
Monday, April 26 • 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.
Wednesday, April 14 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Use different kinds of seeds to make a springtime mosaic. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Space is limited and registration is in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Group
Study Break: Games! Friday, April 16 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch After school study break featuring the Nintendo Wii and board games. Open to 5th-12th graders.
Saturday, April 17 10:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Explore poetry. Create art. Write your own poem. Teen Librarian Jessica Babb and Education Coordinator Rima Hourani from the Museum and Gallery at Heritage Green will lead the discussion. Open to all teens. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
$ 2.49 Milkshakes!
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The Art of Poetry
Tuesday, April 27 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson follows teenager Ginny Blackstone on an adventure across Europe she will never forget! Join us for a discussion and a scavenger hunt. For girls in grades 6-8 with an adult female caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.
May Science Station: Body Mechanics Monday, May 10 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Learn how the circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems work. Conduct experiments outdoors! Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins April 12. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
M-F 9-6 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 2-5 Open Sundays through May 2010
White chocolate hazelnut, chocolate mint, mixed berry, espresso, caramel italiano, nutty irishman, peanut butter cup and more!
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Wii for All Ages Saturday, May 22 • 2:00p-3:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Kids from 12 to 99 are invited to join us for an afternoon of gaming with board games and the Nintendo Wii. Call 963-9031 or email bmorrison@greenvillelibrary.org.
upcoming Spa Delights Saturday, June 5 • 2:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Start your summer off with a relaxing day at the spa. Learn how to make your own bath salts, scrubs and soap. Take what you make home with you! Open to ages 11-18. Registration begins May 10. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
In BeTween Craft: Crochet Wednesday, June 9 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library Story Room Learn basic crochet techniques and make a bracelet. Bring your own size H hook. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins May 11. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Red Cross Babysitter Training Registration begins May 10 • Fee $45 Space is limited. Call the American Red Cross at 271-8222 x600 to register. Participants must be 11 years old by the day of the class.
Summer
Saturday, June 12 • 9:30a-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Monday-Tuesday, June 14-15 • 9:30a-1:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Monday-Tuesday, July 12-13 • 9:30a-1:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Monday-Tuesday, July 19-20 • 9:30a-1:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch
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Tuesday-Wednesday, June 22-23 • 9:30a-1:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
Would you like to help with our summer reading activities? Volunteers are needed! Call 527-9286 for more information.
April
Home School Time at the Library: The First 25 States Monday, April 12 2:00p-3:30p* Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch We’ll briefly discuss the first 25 states by the order in which they joined the Union. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register. *Please note temporary change in day/time.
Bilingual Story Time: I Fooled You! Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Te hice una trampa! 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.
Grandbaby Books: Baby Animals
KinderCraft: Bees Wednesday, April 14 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 527-9248 to register.
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Saturday, April 3 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.
Twilight Tales: Silly Songs and Poems
In BeTween Craft: Seed Mosaics
Monday, April 5 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Celebrate National Poetry Month with us. All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas.
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. Space is limited and registration is in progress. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
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. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 527-9248 to register.
Stories and Games for Kids Wednesday, April 14 • 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.
Laugh 'n' Learn for Reading Readiness! Friday, April 9 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Interact with your child at each of our early literacy play spaces (music, crafts, puzzles, etc.). Take ideas home with you. Practice them for a future payoff in school readiness and reading success for your child. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups; three children per adult caregiver maximum.
Friday, April 9 • 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.
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Bilingual Story Time: Curious Critters Cuentos Bilingües: Animalitos chistositos
Here Comes…the Flower Girl! Friday, April 16 • 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Are you going to be in a wedding soon (or maybe just want to be)? Practice your flower girl duties at a special program just for you! We’ll read stories, practice walking down the aisle and dance the day away! Ring bearers are also welcome. Ages 3-6. Registration is in progress. Call 527-9248.
Bilingual Story Time: All Time Favorites Cuentos Bilingües: Cuentos favoritos Friday, April 16 • 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: Spring Flowers
Story and a Craft: Eggheads
Saturday, April 17 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.
Story and a Craft: Earth Day Litter Bug
Listen to a story and then make your very own egghead planter to take home. We’ll provide the eggshell, seeds and soil; you provide the green thumb! Ages 5 and up, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins April 1. Call the branch you wish to attend to register or email sbrowning@greenvillelibrary.org.
earth day
Hear an Earth Day story and make a litter bug using an egg carton and recycled materials. Ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration is in progress. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.
Tuesday, April 27 • 3:30p-4:15p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722 Wednesday, April 28 • 3:30p-4:15p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch 862-2576
Monday, April 19 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch / 834-3650 Tuesday, April 20 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695
Thursday, April 29 • 3:30p-4:15p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch / 277-0161
Game Day!
KinderCraft: Strawberry Baskets
Monday, April 19 • 3:30p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Silly stories, songs and fun games for kids ages 6-8. Space is limited. Registration begins April 1. Call 527-9248 to register.
Wednesday, April 28 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 527-9248 to register.
KinderCraft: Frog Puppets Wednesday, April 21 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 527-9248 to register.
Stories and Games for Kids Wednesday, April 28 • 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.
Bilingual Story Time: Opposites Attract Cuentos Bilingües: El balancín de los opuestos
Comic Kids: Graphic Novel Group
Friday, April 23 • 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.
Thursday, April 29 • 4:00p-5:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us as we discuss the fantasy graphic novel Korgi by Christian Slade. Ages 9-12. Registration begins April 1. Call 963-9031 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org.
Lollipops Concert for Kids: Peter and the Wolf
10:00a-10:30a • Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch 11:30a-12:00p • Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
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Saturday, April 24 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Bilingual Story Time: Day of the Child - Day of the Book Cuentos Bilingües: Día del niño - Día del libro Friday, April 30 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room On this special day for books and children, we will celebrate with stories, music and a craft. En este día especial para los niños y los libros, celebraremos con cuentos, música, y una manualidad.
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Let’s Pretend: Playful Pets Friday, May 14 • 10:30a-11:15a and 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A We begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Bring your favorite stuffed animal. We’ll feed, groom, visit the vet and play with our stuffed animals so we’ll know how to take better care of our real pets at home! Ages 2-5. Space is limited. Registration begins April 9. Call 527-9248.
Cupcake Extravaganza Saturday, May 1 • 1:00p-3:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Vonda & Rebekah Rutland will teach six new spring and summer cupcake designs. Open to children 7 and up with an adult caregiver. Each pair will decorate and take home six cupcakes. $10 materials fee per pair includes cupcakes and a decorating kit. Registration begins April 1. Call 277-0161.
Summer Reading Kick-off Friends with Roger Day
Friday, May 28 • 4:30p-5:15p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C You’ll find yourself singing loud, jumping high and dreaming big with Roger Day and his interactive music concert. Fun for all ages. Register for Summer Reading while you’re here!
Twilight Tales: Happy Birthday Party Monday, May 3 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Celebrate everyone’s birthday with an evening of birthday party stories and songs, then decorate a cupcake to take home. All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas.
For ages 4 and under with an
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
adult caregiver.
Tuesday, May 4 • 3:30p-4:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Fiesta time! Music, crafts and Mexican treats will help make this a festive party for all ages. ¡Fiesta! Vamos a celebrar en forma con música, manualidades, antojitos, y otras tradiciones Mexicanas. Para todas las edades.
Hughes Main Library Children's Area
upcoming Laugh 'n' Learn for Reading Readiness!
Laugh 'n' Learn for Reading Readiness!
Home School Time at the Library: The Last 25 States Thursday, May 13 • 9:30a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch We’ll briefly discuss the last 25 states by the order in which they joined the Union. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.
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Friday, May 7 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Interact with your child at each of our early literacy play spaces (music, crafts, puzzles, etc.). Take ideas home with you. Practice them for a future payoff in school readiness and reading success for your child. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups; three children per adult caregiver maximum.
Friday, June 4 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Interact with your child at each of our early literacy play spaces (music, crafts, puzzles, etc.). Take ideas home with you. Practice them for a future payoff in school readiness and reading success for your child. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups; three children per adult caregiver maximum.
Twilight Tales: WHALE Tales Monday, June 7 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for WHALE (Water Habits Are Learned Early) Tales, a water safety program created by the American Red Cross. All ages welcome.
Children's Book Week: May 10-16
Celebrate by sharing a favorite childhood book with your child.
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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.
Morning story times end Friday, April 30 and resume Tuesday, June 1. The library will be closed Sunday, April 4; Sunday, May 30 and Monday, May 31. For more information, visit
www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9248.
Standard Programs
Skills
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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
Main 10:30a
Main 10:00a
Themed 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.
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The Amazing Read 2010 Velva Jean Learns to drive by jennifer niven
Join us for the Spring 2010 Friends of the Library Used Book Sale April 23-25!