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The library system will Be closed on Sunday, september 5 & Monday, september 6 for labor day.

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 Library Director Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org Creative Direction Trinity Behrends

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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.

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This publication is made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Friends of the Greenville County

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 advance notification has been received by the ADA Coordinator who can be reached at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Fun, Friendly Knitting!

Saturday, August 14 • 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 the shop.

Scribblers Writing Group

Monday, August 2 • 7:00p-8:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome.

Email jnewton@greenvillelibrary.org or call 246-1695.

Employment Readiness: Resume Rescue

Fountain Inn Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 17 • 7:00p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn tips for writing, updating and submitting a resume with positive impact. Call 277-0161 to register.

Tuesday, August 3 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. Call 862-2576.

Employment Readiness: Finding the Job

Summer Shag Dancing

Wednesday, August 18 • 7:00p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Explore job websites and new library databases, plus learn how to professionally complete job applications online. Call 277-0161 to register.

Thursday, August 5 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for a summer reading wrap-up with this classic southern recreation. Lesson and refreshments provided. Open to ages 12 and up. Call 527-9293 to register. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:00p for this event.

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Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 10 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Searching for Tina Turner by Jacqueline Luckett.

Call 277-0161.

BIR Entertainment by EPSCOhost Find music and videos featuring a favorite artist or performer or a specific genre. Search for information on approximately 450,000 music titles and 200,000 DVD/ video titles. Also, refine searches by publication type, format, popularity, language, series and more.

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, August 10 • 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.

Email bmorrison@greenvillelibrary.org or call 963-9031.

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Taylors Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 10 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Tell No One by Harlan Coben. Call 268-5955.

Thursday, August 12 7:00p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join master gardener Donna Yarborough and learn how to create a vegetable garden for the autumn months. Call 877-8722.

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Fall Vegetable Gardening

Employment Readiness: Getting the Job

Thursday, August 19 • 7:00p-8:30p August Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn employment networking skills, what to expect from the application process, how to dress for success and interview techniques.

Call 277-0161 to register.

The library will be closed Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6 for Laor Day.

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Tuesday-Friday, August 31-September 3 • 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 at 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Friday, August 20 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-B Join museum curator Fritz Hamer and SC high school football coach John Daye as they share highlights from the storied history of college football in South Carolina. Learn about star players, coaches, team rivalries and unsung heroes from around the state. Call 527-9293. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:30p for this event.

Microsoft Word I

Tuesday-Friday, August 31-September 3 • 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 at 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Taylors Knitting Group

Saturday, August 21 • 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.

Waterfalls of the Upstate

Tuesday, August 31 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms B-C A speaker from the Upstate Master Naturalists will discuss the fall hiking opportunities in and around the many waterfalls of South Carolina. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:30p for this event.

Simpsonville Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 24 • 10:30a-11:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Homer & Langley by E.L. Doctorow. Call 963-9031.

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, August 24 • 7:00p-8:30p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome.

Call 277-0161 or email dmesaris@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

September South Carolina Bar Association Series: Real Estate Issues

Eeek! It’s a Mouse

Monday, August 30 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 at 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Berea Book Discussion

Tuesday, August 31 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne.

Call 246-1695.

All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.

Thursday, September 2 • 6:30p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch The South Carolina Bar will be offering free legal information.

Seminars involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Fountain Inn Book Discussion

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Glory on the Gridiron: A History of College Football in South Carolina

Tuesday, September 7 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman.

Call 862-2576.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Wills, Probates and Estates

Thursday, September 9 • 6:30p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch The South Carolina Bar will be offering free legal information.

Seminars involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Taylors Mystery Book Discussion

Saturday, September 11 • 1:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C The Greenville County Library System and the Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of festivities, facts and customs from around the Spanish-speaking world! All ages welcome. Call 527-9293.

Tuesday, September 14 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout. Call 268-5955.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Health Care and Living Wills

Thursday, September 16 • 6:30p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch The South Carolina Bar will be offering free legal information.

Seminars involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Travelers Rest Book Discussion

Monday, September 13 • 12:00p-1:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. Call 834-3650.

Taylors Knitting Group

Saturday, September 18 • 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.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Civil Wrongs

Monday, September 13 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C The South Carolina Bar will be offering free legal information.

Seminars involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:00p for this event.

Survival Spanish Level I

Tuesdays, September 21-October 26 6:00p-8:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Lacking simple Spanish language skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation – with no tests! Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6059 to register.

Registration form available at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Scribblers Writing Group

Monday, September 13 • 7:00p-8:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome.

Email jnewton@greenvillelibrary.org or call 246-1695.

Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Health Care and Living Wills

Tuesday, September 14 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. Call 277-0161.

Tuesday, September 21 • 6:00p-7:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch The South Carolina Bar will be offering free legal information.

Seminars involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Starting a Small Business

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, September 14 • 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.

Email bmorrison@greenvillelibrary.org or call 963-9031.

Childcare Training

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Tuesday, September 14 • 6:30p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch The South Carolina Bar will be offering free legal information.

Seminars involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Tuesday, September 21 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Become a professional childcare provider.

Cost is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6088 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, September 21 • 7:00p-8:30p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome.

Email dmesaris@greenvillelibrary.org or call 277-0161.

Trendy Beads: Earrings

Thursday, September 23 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Design your own fashionable, one of a kind, totally you earrings! Materials fee is $3.

Space is limited. Call 277-7397 to register.

Visit the Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library

Miniature Gardens

Thursday, September 23 • 7:00p-8:30p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Join master gardener Jean Lindsey for a presentation on the art of creating a garden in miniature. Call 527-9293.

How to “I Do”

Saturday, September 25 • 10:00a-12:00p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Join local bridal professionals to learn the tips and tricks to plan and budget a wedding at this free, intimate and informal bridal show. Call 277-0161 to register.

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A Moveable Feast

by Ernest Hemingway Tuesday, September 28 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe Tuesday, October 12 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee Tuesday, October 26 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

NO Suitcase Required:

Books with a Strong Sense of Place

Angela's Ashes

by Frank McCourt Tuesday, November 9 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Made possible by a grant from the Humanities Council of South Carolina, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Starting a Small Business

Fun, Friendly Knitting!

Saturday, September 25 • 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 the shop.

Tuesday, September 28 • 6:00p-7:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch The South Carolina Bar will be offering free legal information.

Seminars involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Lets Talk About It Book Series: A Moveable Feast

Survival Spanish Level I

Berea Book Discussion

Tuesday, September 28 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Homer & Langley by E.L. Doctorow. Call 246-1695.

Simpsonville Book Discussion

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Mondays, September 27-November 1 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Lacking simple Spanish language skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation – with no tests! Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6059 to register. Registration form available at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Tuesday, September 28 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Join us for the first program in the series, No Suitcase Required: Books with a Strong Sense of Place. Converse Professor of English, A.W. McMaster, will lead a discussion of A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway. Call 527-9293 to register. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:00p for this event.

Childcare Training

Thursday, September 30 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Cost is $15 per class.

Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6088 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Tuesday, September 28 • 10:30a-11:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates. Call 963-9031.

Greenville County Driving Tour of Historic Sites

Saturday, August 28 • 1:00p-5:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

Al!ve at 25

Saturday, September 11 • 1:00p-5:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Lincoln:

The Constitution and the Civil War

- October 8, 2010 to November 19, 2010 -

August

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, August 30 • 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 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Teen Volunteer Day

Tuesday, August 3 • 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 hours in one day. Participants will be working in groups on different projects. Open to all teens. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

September In BeTween Craft: Hemp Necklaces and Key Chains

Wednesday, September 8 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make a fun hemp necklace or a key chain.

Open to all 4th-7th graders. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Summer Shag Dancing

Thursday, August 5 • 6:30p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for a summer reading wrap-up with this classic summer recreation. Lessons and refreshments provided. Open to ages 12 and up. Call 527-9248 to register. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:00p for this event.

Defensive Driving: Alive at 25®

Saturday, September 11 • 1:00p-5:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch This interactive course, presented by off-duty law enforcement officers, was developed by the National Safety Council. Learn prevention tools against car crashes, the leading killer of teens today. Cost is $35 and qualified scholarships are available. Visit www.SCAliveat25.org or call 803-732-6778 to register.

Ages 14-24.

Summer Games

Thursday, August 12 • 3:00p-5:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Tweens and teens are invited to join us for an afternoon of gaming with board games and the Nintendo Wii. Snacks will be provided. Ages 11-16. Call 268-5955 for more information.

Science Station: Plants

Online Scholarship Search Workshop for Teens and Parents

Defensive Driving: Alive at 25

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Saturday, August 28 • 1:00p-5:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch This interactive course, presented by off-duty law enforcement officers, was developed by the National Safety Council. Learn prevention tools against car crashes, the leading killer of teens today. Cost is $35 and qualified scholarships are available. Visit www.SCAliveat25.org or call 803-732-6778 to register. Ages 14-24.

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Thursday, August 12 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Unlock the mystery of online scholarship searching. Learn strategies to ensure the site you are using is reputable. Discover scholarship resources available at the library that may help you pay for college. Call 527-9248 to register.

Monday, September 13 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Study the parts of a plant, then dissect flowers. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins August 9.

Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Beginning Embroidery

Tuesday, September 21 • 4:30p-6:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Learn basic embroidery stitches. Open to ages 11-18.

Registration begins August 30. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Greenville County Library System is pleased to present an exhibition and program series about the life and political career of our sixteenth president.

The series kicks off with an opening reception Thursday, October 8, 2010.

This traveling exhibition and lecture series was organized by the National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Hughes Main Library 242-5000 x3000

Café Hours Mon-Fri • 9-6 Sat • 10-5 Sun • 2-5

NEW! Home School Book Discussion Group

Monthly book discussion group for home schoolers. This month we’ll discuss The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Ages 13-18.

Registration begins September 13. Call the branch that you wish to attend to register.

$ 2.49 Milkshakes!

Thursday, October 7 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch • 246-1695 Thursday, October 14 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch • 877-8722

White chocolate hazelnut, chocolate mint, mixed berry, espresso, caramel italiano, nutty irishman, peanut butter cup and more!

Tuesday, October 19 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch • 963-9031

Free SAT Practice Test

Saturday, October 16 • 9:30a-2:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Want to discover your SAT strengths and weaknesses? Take a free practice test provided by Sylvan Learning. Following the practice test, join us on October 21 for an in-depth analysis of your scores. Open to all 10th-12th graders. Snacks will be provided. Seating is limited. Registration is required and begins September 13. Call 527-9248 to reserve your spot!

Teen Volunteer Day

Saturday, September 25 • 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 hours in one day. Participants will be working in groups on different projects.

Open to all teens. Registration is required and begins August 30.

Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Teen Advisory Board

Monday, September 27 • 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 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Tuesday, September 28 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room In the popular Victorian gothic novel A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, sixteenyear-old Gemma Doyle discovers that she’s not like other girls. Join us for a traditional English tea as we discuss this mysterious and enchanting book. For girls in grades 8-12 with an adult female caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:30p for this event.

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Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Group

BookFlix

Introducing BookFlix, the new interactive literacy resource that builds a love of reading and learning – online! BookFlix pairs classic fictional storybook videos with related nonfiction eBooks to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding. www.greenvillelibrary.org> Research> Databases A-Z> BookFlix

We offer the following program options for groups of 10 or more.

Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the

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library location where you would like the program. Call 527-9248 for programs at Hughes Main Library.

school year by exploring the library!

We have many fun and informative tours and programs for your class or group to choose from.

Dewey Decimal: Dive into the Dewey Decimal System with fun facts, a quack-tastic game and a flock of unforgettable friends.

45 min. 3rd-5th grade. Hughes Main Library.

Story Time: Book a private story time for your group or class of 10 or more. 30 min.

We offer the following tour options for groups of 10 or more. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Call 527-9248.

Safari tour This look-and-find adventure tour will take children through the Hughes Main Library. 30 min.

3rd-5th grade.

Behind the Scenes tour Get a glimpse of how materials are processed, the computer room, SC Room archives and more. 75 min.

5th grade and up. Hughes Main Library.

Research & Reference tour Library staff will guide students in accessing the quality resources and services offered by the library. Sessions can be tailored to student needs. 90 minutes. 5th grade and up. Hughes Main Library.

Bringing the Library to You: We will visit schools or classrooms to provide storytelling, book presentations or a general introduction to the library.

Research Race: 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 library’s Teen Librarian will provide the almanacs and the questions; you provide the books, computers and students. Contact Jessica Babb at jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9247 for more information. 90 minutes.

6th-12th grade.

Every Child Ready to Read Workshops: Attention parents, daycare providers and caregivers! Would you like to learn simple steps that will help to prepare your infant or young child for later reading success?

Our staff is eager to share their training and experience in the area of Early Literacy.

Call 527-9249 to schedule an Every Child Ready to Read workshop at your location.

Workshops last 90 minutes; must be a group of at least 12 adults.

August

Ever After Stories: Italy

Thursday, September 2 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we travel to Italy through folk and fairy tales, songs and games. Make a unique Venetian mask to take home. Ages 7 and up. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:30p for this event.

Twilight Tales: Marching Band

Monday, August 2 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library Story Room March on in and join the parade! Enjoy an evening of music and stories and join our marching band as we celebrate the joy of summer. All ages welcome. Children may wear their pajamas. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:30p for this event.

Grandbaby Books: Teddy Bears

Saturday, September 4 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) and a teddy bear for teddy bear stories, songs and games. All ages welcome.

Baby Signs® Story Time

Thursday, August 12 • 10:30a-11:15a or 6:30p-7:15p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Are you interested in communicating with your baby? Learn simple, introductory gestures through stories and songs. For babies 0-24 months with an adult caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:00p for this event.

CrafTime: Pebble Pets

Tuesday, September 7 • 3:30p-4:15p Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about pets and make a pet of your own. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins August 23.

Silly Bands Swap

Friday, August 13 • 4:30p-6:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Kids are wild about Silly Bands, the funny rubber bands that come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Children are invited to bring their bands to swap and/or display. We’ll provide the room and the tables; you bring your bands and an adult caregiver. All children who attend will be entered into raffles for a single band and a Grand Prize raffle for a pack of 24.

Call 527-9248 to register.

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch • 877-8722 Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch • 288-6688

KinderCraft: Cowboy Hats

Wednesday, September 8 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity.

Create wearable construction paper hats for a cowboy or cowgirl. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins August 18. Call 527-9248.

Fancy Nancy Soirée

september Home School Time at the Library: Special Library Resources and the Dewey Decimal System

Thursday, September 2 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Learn about library resources and the card catalog, then dive into the Dewey Decimal System with fun facts, a quack-tastic game and a flock of unforgettable friends.

Call 246-1695 to register.

In BeTween Craft: Hemp Necklaces and Key Chains

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Friday, August 27 10:30a-11:30a or 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms B and C You’re invited to a fabulous affair filled with stories, games and dancing at our one of a kind soirée (that’s a fancy way of saying party). Don’t forget to don your fanciest attire!

Ages 3-9. Space is limited. Call 527-9248 to register. Palmetto Bean Café will be open until 7:30p for this event.

Wednesday September 8 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make a fun hemp necklace or a key chain. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration begins August 11. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Home School Time at the Library: Special Library Resources and the Dewey Decimal System Thursday, September 9 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Learn about library resources and the card catalog, then dive into the Dewey Decimal System with fun facts, a quack-tastic game and a flock of unforgettable friends.

Call 877-8722 to register.

Apple Gala

KinderCraft: Elephants

Thursday, September 9 • 6:15p-7:15p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join local storyteller Betty Farr for apple tasting, stories and fun. Families with children of all ages are welcome! Call 277-0161 to register.

Wednesday, September 15 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy an elephant story, then explore it by making an excellent elephant out of paper, paper plates and pom-poms. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

CrafTime: Pebble Pets

Friday, September 10 • 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 six 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. Maximum of three children per adult caregiver.

Wednesday, September 15 • 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about pets and make a pet of your own. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins September 1.

Call 527-9248 to register.

Let’s Pretend: Community Helpers

Friday, September 17 • 10:30a-11:15a or 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A We’ll create our own little town, complete with a fire station, hospital and, of course, a library. We begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Ages 2-5. Registration begins August 20. Call 527-9248.

Bilingual Story Time: Back to School Cuentos Bilingües: De regreso a clases

Friday, September 10 • 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.

Bilingual Story Time: Let's Celebrate!

Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Vamos a festejar!

Friday, September 17 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Hispanic Heritage Month special program with stories, music, crafts and surprises. Programa especial del mes de la hispanidad con cuentos, música, manualidades y sorpresas.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Saturday, September 11 • 1:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C The Greenville County Library System and the Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of festivities, facts and customs from around the Spanish-speaking world! All ages welcome. Call 527-9293.

Grandbaby Books: Grandparent’s Day Celebration Saturday, September 18 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) as we celebrate grandparents with stories, songs and games. All ages welcome.

CrafTime: Pebble Pets

Monday, September 13 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about pets and make a pet of your own. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins September 1.

Call 834-3650.

Tuesday, September 14 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about pets and make a pet of your own. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins September 1.

Call 246-1695.

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CrafTime: Pebble Pets

The 39 Clues Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, September 18 • 3:00p-4:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Work alone or in pairs on this scavenger hunt based on the locations and events in The Viper’s Nest and The Emperor’s Code, books seven and eight of the popular The 39 Clues series.

Prizes will be awarded. For ages 9-14. Call 877-8722 to register.

Home School Time at the Library: Special Library Resources and the Dewey Decimal System Tuesday, September 21 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Learn about library resources and the card catalog, then dive into the Dewey Decimal System with fun facts, a quack-tastic game and a flock of unforgettable friends.

Call 963-9031 to register.

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KinderCraft: Apple Smile

Wednesday, September 22 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy an apple story, then explore it by creating an edible craft celebrating the apple season. We’ll use apple slices, marshmallow fluff and raisins to create a dazzling and delicious smile. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins September 1. Call 527-9248.

Firefighters, Fire Trucks, Fire Safety

Coming in October to a Library Near You! Meet real firefighters; see a real fire truck.

Grandbaby Books: Farm Animals Saturday, October 2 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room

CrafTime: Pebble Pets

KinderCraft: Cork Squirrel

Friday, September 24 • 3:30p-4:15p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about pets and make a pet of your own. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins September 1. Call 277-7397.

Wednesday, October 6 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a squirrel story, then explore it by creating a cute forest creature that starts with a cork. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins September 15.

Call 527-9248.

Bilingual Story Time: Yummy, Yummy, Yummy Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Qué rico!

Ever After Stories: Korea

Friday, September 24 • 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, October 7 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we travel to Korea through folk and fairy tales, songs and games. Decorate a paper fan to take home. Ages 7 and up.

Home School Book Discussion Group NEW!

KinderCraft: Marshmallow Construction

Join us as we discuss Shiloh, the Newbery award winning book

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Ages 9-12. Registration begins September 13. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

Wednesday, September 29 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. We’ll construct imaginative buildings using marshmallows and toothpicks. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins September 8. Call 527-9248.

Thursday, October 7 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch • 246-1695 Thursday, October 14 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch • 877-8722

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C • 11:30a12:00p

Tuesday, October 19 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch • 963-9031

Lollipops Concert for Kids

Also open mornings if programming schedule allows.

Monday • 12:00p-8:00p Tuesday • 1:00p-8:00p Wednesday • 5:00p-8:00p Thursday • 5:00p-8:00p Friday • 12:00p-8:00p Saturday • 9:00a-5:00p Sunday • 2:00p-5:00p

Hughes Main Library • Children's Area 864-527-9248

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For ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver.

Saturday, October 9 Soon, Baboon, Soon featuring Sherwood Mobley, percussionist.

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.

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C • 11:30a-12:00p

Ongoing Children’s Programs Dedicated to socialization and skill building The library will be closed sunday, september 5 and monday, september 6. Programs, including morning story times, will resume tuesday, september 7. For more information, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9248.

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.

Standard Programs

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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

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

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.

Pelham Rd. 9:30a 11:00a

Simpsonville 10:00a 11:00a

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

Main 10:30a

C PM SR V

C PA PM S V

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

Main 10:00a

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

C FI R

Laugh 'n' Learn for Reading Readiness: Fun games and activities. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver.

English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Maximum of 3 children per adult. LK NS PA PM V

Skills

Anderson Rd. 9:30a-11:30a 2:00p-4:00p (drop-in)

Main 10:00a-12:00p (drop-in) monthly

C= Coordination • FI= Following Instructions • LK= Letter Knowledge • NS= Narrative Skills • PA= Phonemic Awareness PM= Print Motivation • R= Rhythm • S=Socialization • SR= School Readiness • V= Vocabulary

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.

Grandbaby Books: Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. 30 minutes. All ages welcome.

Alternate Saturdays.

CrafTime: A craft and story time for ages 5-11, 5-8 with an adult caregiver. 45 minutes. See program listing for details.

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. See program listing for registration dates. 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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Hours Monday-Thursday All Locations • 9:00a-9:00p Friday Branches • 9:00a-6:00p Main • 9:00a-9:00p Saturday All Locations • 9:00a-6:00p Sunday Main • 2:00p-6:00p

Mission: To serve Greenville County as the best provider of guided access to quality resources for information, education and leisure.

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Don't forget the upcoming Friends of the Greenville County Library System Used Book Sale October 29-31, 2010.