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NEWS from the Greenville County Library System • feb/mar 2011

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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

The library system will be closed Monday, February 21 for staff development.

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

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n this issue, we celebrate February as Black History Month and Finding Your History with programs, speakers, facts and great resources. The library is an amazing place to discover more about your family tree and black history and now is the perfect time to get started. The following pages are filled with articles and information for the whole family. Look for the Finding Your History icon:

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ony Burroughs, a leading expert in African American genealogy and author of Black Roots: A Beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree, has contributed research for some of the most influential contemporary black families, including Reverend Al Sharpton and Oprah Winfrey.

He has appeared on PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, ABC World News and most notably in the Discovery Channel special The Real Family of Jesus.

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oin Tony Burroughs for an in-depth and engaging look into family history research. With his dynamic presentation style, Mr. Burroughs will guide participants at all levels of research through the successful techniques for every type of record.

Tony Burroughs The all-day workshop addresses history and research in an accessible, enjoyable way to those interested in family history, African American history and basic genealogy. The morning session will focus on the importance of the family archives and the significance of oral histories. The afternoon session will focus on the challenges and suggestions specific to African American genealogy.

Call 527-9293 to register.

Reception to follow at the Greenville Cultural Exchange Center until 6:00p. The GCEC is located at 700 Arlington Avenue, Greenville SC 29601.

To learn more, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Saturday, February 26

10:30a-12:00p and 1:30p-3:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Look for more events and information about Finding Your History and Black History Month throughout this issue wherever you see this icon:

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february WorkKeys®: Job Skills Assessment

Anderson Road (West) Branch Let employers know that you have the basic skills they require!

Lifelong Learning will present a WorkKeys® review class and test. Break provided. Cost is $35 per class. Register at the branch or call 355-6088.

Monday, January 31 • 9:00a-1:00p Tuesday, February 1 • 9:00a-1:00p Wednesday, February 2 • 9:00a-1:00p

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Friday, February 4 • 9:00a-1:00p

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Tuesday-Friday, February 1-February 4 • 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.

Elijah McCoy • 1843-1929 Elijah McCoy invented a locomotive lubricator that allowed workers to keep machines in full operation while they were being oiled. Before McCoy's invention, the entire mechanical system would have to be shut off and lubricated by hand. While other inferior imitations became available, manufacturers refused to accept any substitute. They wanted the "real McCoy" – a phrase that has come to describe quality of workmanship.

McCoy received over 50 patents in his lifetime. Some of his inventions have become staples of daily living.

Among his more familiar ones are the ironing board and the lawn sprinkler.

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Tuesday-Friday, February 1-February 4 • 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.

Learn more about important Black History by visiting www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > Research Guides > Celebrating African American Culture

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance. Registration is recommended and services are available on a first come, first served basis. Call United Way at 211 to reserve an appointment.

Wednesdays, February 2-23 • 10:00a-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Thursdays, February 3-24 • 4:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Saturdays, February 5-26 • 9:00a-4:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch

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Tuesdays, February 1-22 • 4:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

AARP Tax Assistance

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Qualified AARP volunteers will provide free income tax assistance to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Registration is recommended and services are available on a first come, first served basis. Call 877-8722 to reserve an appointment.

Wednesdays, February 2-23 • 9:30a-2:00p Thursday, February 3 and 10 • 12:30p-5:00p Thursday, February 17 and 24 • 9:30a-2:00p

adults Greer Knitting Group

Computer Lab Marathon

Thursday, February 3 • 10:00a-12:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) 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 877-8722.

Tuesday, February 8 & Wednesday, February 9 Anderson Road (West) Branch A two-day computer event for beginning and intermediate computer users. A series of computer classes are offered on the first day, with open lab time on the following day for guided practice. Registration for each session is required. Call 269-5210.

English Café

Employment Readiness: Online Job Searching Tuesday, February 8 • 9:00a-12:00p Learn how to use the computer for your job hunt, including resume design, creating an email account, searching for jobs and filling out online applications. Participants must be able to use a mouse and have basic typing skills.

Thursday, February 3 • 6:30p-7:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Is English your second language? Practice speaking English with others! Improve your English skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Coffee served. Basic English skills are needed.

Hello Computer!

Tuesday, February 8 • 2:00p-3:30p If computer skills are a foreign language, then this is the class for you! Learn how to use a mouse, navigate a computer and sign up for email.

Winter Movie Nights

Thursday, February 3 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch It’s cold out there! Come inside for a screening of the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock classic The Thirty-Nine Steps starring Robert Denot and Madeleine Carroll.

Real Life Internet: The Basics Tuesday, February 8 • 4:00p-5:30p Learn how to surf the web using an internet browser. Participants must be able to use a mouse and have basic typing skills.

Trendy Beads: Earrings

Thursday, February 3 • 6:30p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift. Sponsored by Daly Designs. Materials fee $4.00.

Call 862-2576 to register.

Beginner Word 2007 Tuesday, February 8 • 6:30p-8:00p Learn how to produce and manage documents using Word 2007.

Participants must be able to use a mouse and have basic typing skills.

Computer Practice Sessions Wednesday, February 9 • 10:00a-5:00p Computer savvy volunteers will be on hand to help you with your computer questions during individual two-hour practice sessions.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, February 5 • 10:00a-12:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Learn to knit and crochet or improve your skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available for all skill levels!

Experienced participants will be available for instruction and questions. Bring your own yarn and needles. Call 834-3650.

Program underwritten by the Friends of GCLS.

Survival Spanish Level I

Finding Your History program. See page 1.

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Mondays, February 7-March 7* • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Lacking simple Spanish language skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. 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. *There will be no class Monday, February 21.

Amazing Read 2011 program. See page 9.

Palmetto Bean Company café will stay open until the start of designated programs.

The library system will be closed Monday, February 21 for staff development.

adults Travelers Rest Scrapbooking Group

Scribblers Writing Group

Saturday, February 12 • 2:00p-4:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Exchange ideas and tips with fellow scrapbookers! Learn to scrapbook or improve your scrapbooking skills with new or ongoing projects. Help and ideas will be available.

Call 834-3650 to register.

Monday, February 7 • 7:00p-8:30p 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.

Salsa Rueda Dancing

Valentine’s Day Story Time for Grownups

Monday, February 7 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Join our brief history of salsa dancing – and stay for a free lesson! In no time you’ll be moving from right-hand turns to lefthand turns, and into “Copas,” cross-body leads and more. Call 527-9293 to register.

Monday, February 14 • 12:00p-1:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us for some romantic stories to touch your heart this Valentine’s Day. Participants are invited to bring a bag lunch.

Light refreshments provided.

Childcare Training

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, February 15 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Classes are designed to meet the SC Department of Social Services training requirements for all staff in a public or private day care facility. Parents may also benefit. Cost is $15 per class.

Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6053 to register.

Tuesday, February 8 • 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.

Computer Basics in Spanish Clase de Computación Básica

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, February 15 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (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 mspringle@greenvillelibrary.org or call 277-0161.

Wednesday, February 9 • 5:30p-7:00p Anderson Road (West) Branch A beginning computer class taught in Spanish. Learn the basics, including practice using a mouse, using email and the internet.

Registration required. Call 269-5210. Clase de computación básica con instrucción en español. Aprenderá manejar el cursor, correo electrónico, y el internet entre otras cosas.

Hable al 269-5210 para registrarse.

Tinkering with Technology

Wednesday, February 16 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room C Do you like to take things apart and rearrange them into something new? Are you intrigued by nifty gadgets and gizmos?

Join us as we share ideas and techniques for making cool new toys! Call 527-9229 or email cgrewcock@greenvillelibrary.org.

Life in 1930s Greenville

Fun, Friendly Knitting!

Saturday, February 12 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library Audio Visual Area 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. Other projects welcome.

Call 527-5286.

English Café

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Thursday, February 10 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Using the 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 862-2576 to register.

Thursday, February 17 • 6:30p-7:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Is English your second language? Practice speaking English with others! Improve your English skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Coffee served. Basic English skills are needed.

Winter Movie Nights

Thursday, February 17 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch It’s cold out there! Come inside for a screening of the 1950 classic The Jackie Robinson Story starring Jackie Robinson and Ruby Dee.

adults Employment Readiness: Interview Etiquette

Tuesday, February 22 • 10:00a-11:30a Anderson Road (West) Branch Learn the keys to a successful interview. Build the confidence needed to make a positive first impression and discover how to use the most effective verbal and nonverbal communication.

This program is sponsored by the Exceptional Person.

Call 269-5210.

Chautauqua: Albert Einstein

Tuesday, February 22 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C E=mc2 for Everyone Understanding Einstein’s Ideas is part of the 2010 series: Ideas That Changed America. What could be more relevant than relativity? Join us for professional reenactment, scholarly lecture and open discussion.

Call 244-1499.

finding Your history The South Carolina Room The Carolina First South Carolina Room in the Hughes Main Library has an extensive collection of material to assist researchers interested in historical and genealogical research. While the major focus of the collection is Greenville and the Upstate, you'll find sources for other locations in South Carolina and other states.

Resources include books, manuscripts, microform, periodicals, databases, photographs, maps and newspapers. Ask our library staff for assistance or fill out the Records Search Form to get started.

Childcare Training

Thursday, February 24 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Classes are designed to meet the SC Department of Social Services training requirements for all staff in a public or private day care facility. Parents may also benefit. Cost is $15 per class.

Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6053 to register.

Black History Trivia Contest

Thursday, February 24 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Celebrate Black History Month by testing your knowledge of black history in our trivia contest. Fun for the entire family.

Prizes will be awarded. Call 277-0161 to register.

Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > South Carolina Room Genealogy & History

Trendy Beads: Earrings

Taylors Knitting Group

Saturday, February 19 • 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.

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Thursday, February 17 • 6:30p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift. Sponsored by Daly Designs. Materials fee $4.00. Space is limited. Call 246-1695 to register.

AfriGeneas Research African ancestry in the Americas and join the African ancestry research community, featuring the AfriGeneas mail list, message boards and weekly genealogy chats. www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > Browse

by Topic > Biography and Genealogy

adults Seasonal Gardening Series: Lasagna Gardening

Thursday, February 24 • 7:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Tired of hard clay soil? Come learn about an easier method that uses raised and layered beds, composting, soil rehabilitation and mulching. Call 277-7397 to register.

Finding Your History with Tony Burroughs

Saturday, February 26 10:30a-12:00p and 1:30p-3:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C Join Tony Burroughs for an in-depth and engaging look into family history research. With his dynamic presentation style, Mr. Burroughs will guide participants at all levels of research through the successful techniques for every type of record. The all-day workshop addresses history and research in an accessible, enjoyable way to those interested in family history, African American history or basic genealogy. The morning session will focus on the importance of the family archives and the significance of oral histories. The afternoon session will focus on the challenges and suggestions specific to African American genealogy.

finding your history

Tips on Getting Started in Genealogy • Check out the library's collection on beginning genealogy.

• Fill out a family tree form (available through Ancestry

Library Edition at any library location) – it’s the best way to figure out what you already know. Always start with yourself and work backwards, generation by generation.

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• Talk to older family members and ask for copies of any

letters, family bibles, legal documents or other records they might have.

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

• Concentrate on just one family line (start with your

Qualified volunteers will provide free income tax assistance.

Registration is recommended and services are available on a first come, first served basis. Call United Way at 211 to reserve an appointment.

surname, and trace your father's last name back to his father, etc).

• Familiarize yourself with the books, microfilm and databases available at your library. And when in doubt, ask a librarian!

• Learn more about getting started with your family history

Tuesdays, March 1-29 • 4:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

research with Tony Burroughs on Saturday, February 26.

See page 1 for more information.

Obituary Index

Start your genealogical research with the Online Obituary Index, 1912-1993. When combined with the INNEWS search, records may be obtained from 1912-present. Search by last name, first name, year, location or more advanced options. www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > South Carolina Room

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Wednesdays, March 2-30 • 10:00a-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Thursdays, March 3-31 • 4:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Saturdays, March 5-26 • 9:00a-4:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch

Employment Readiness: Resume Rescue

Tuesday, March 1 • 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.

adults Seasonal Gardening Series: Worm Composting

Tuesday, March 1 • 7:00p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Add worm farming to your home gardening routine. Master Gardener Heather Collins will show how to let worms compost and turn your soil into perfect planting ground. Hands on demonstration and tips will be followed by a question and answer session.

Augusta Road

(Ramsey Family) Branch / 277-0161 Reading in Color Book Discussion Tuesday, February 8 ∑ 6:30p-7:30p The Girl Who Fell From the Sky

by Heidi Durrow

Employment Readiness: Finding the Job

Tuesday, March 8 ∑ 6:30p-7:30p Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton

Wednesday, March 2 • 6:30p-8:00p 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.

Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695 Tuesday, February 22 ∑ 10:00a-11:00a The Man Who Loved Books Too Much

by Allison Hoover Bartlett

Greer Knitting Group

Thursday, March 3 10:00a-12:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) 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 877-8722.

Tuesday, March 29 ∑ 10:00a-11:00a The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Fountain Inn

(Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch / 862-2576 Tuesday, February 1 ∑ 7:00p-8:00p Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Tuesday, March 1 ∑ 7:00p-8:00p The Sweet By and By by Todd Johnson

AARP Tax Assistance

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Qualified AARP volunteers will provide free income tax assistance to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Registration is recommended and services are available on a first come, first served basis. Call 877-8722 to reserve an appointment.

Simpsonville

(Hendricks) Branch / 963-9031 Tuesday, February 22 ∑ 7:00p-8:00p Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Wednesdays, March 2-23 • 9:30a-2:00p

Tuesday, March 22 ∑ 7:00p-8:00p South of Broad by Pat Conroy

Thursday, March 3 and 10 • 12:30p-5:00p Thursdays, March 17-31 • 9:30a-2:00p

Thursday, March 3 • 6:30p-7:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Is English your second language? Practice speaking English with others! Improve your English skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Coffee served. Basic English skills are needed.

(Burdette) Branch / 268-5955 Mystery Book Discussion Group

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English Café

Taylors

Tuesday, February 8 ∑ 7:00p-8:00p She Shoots to Conquer by Dorothy Cannell Tuesday, March 8 ∑ 7:00p-8:00p Of All Sad Words by Bill Crider

Travelers Rest

(Sargent) Branch / 834-3650 Monday, February 14 ∑ 1:00p-2:00p Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven Monday, March 14 ∑ 1:00p-2:00p Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

adults Employment Readiness: Getting the Job

Computer Lab Marathon

Thursday, March 3 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn networking skills, what to expect from the application process, how to dress for success and interview techniques.

Call 277-0161 to register.

Tuesday, March 8 & Wednesday, March 9 Anderson Road (West) Branch A two day computer event for beginning and intermediate computer users. A series of computer classes are offered on the first day, with open lab time on the following day for guided practice. Registration for each session is required. Call 269-5210.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, March 5 • 10:00a-12:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Learn to knit or crochet or improve your skills with new or ongoing projects. Patterns available for all skill levels!

Experienced participants will be available for instruction and questions. Bring your own yarn and needles. Call 834-3650.

Employment Readiness: Online Job Searching Tuesday, March 8 • 9:00a-12:00p Learn how to use the computer for your job hunt, including resume design, creating an email account, searching for jobs and filling out online applications. Participants must be able to use a mouse and have basic typing skills.

Scribblers Writing Group

Monday, March 7 • 7:00p-8:30p 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.

Hello Computer!

Tuesday, March 8 • 2:00p-3:30p If computer skills are a foreign language, then this is the class for you! Learn how to use a mouse, navigate a computer and sign up for email.

Real Life Internet: The Basics Tuesday, March 8 • 4:00p-5:30p Learn how to surf the web using an internet browser.

Participants must be able to use a mouse and have basic typing skills.

Beginner Word 2007 Tuesday, March 8 • 6:30p-8:00p Learn how to produce and manage documents using Word 2007. Participants must be able to use a mouse and have basic typing skills.

Childcare Training

Computer Practice Sessions Wednesday, March 9 • 10:00a-5:00p Computer savvy volunteers will be on hand to help you with your computer questions during individual two-hour practice sessions.

Tuesday, March 8 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Classes are designed to meet the SC Department of Social Services training requirements for all staff in a public or private day care facility. Parents may also benefit. Cost is $15 per class.

Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6053 to register.

Computer Basics in Spanish Clase de Computación Básica

Scribblers Writing Group

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Tuesday, March 8 • 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.

Wednesday, March 9 • 5:30p-7:00p Anderson Road (West) Branch A beginning computer class taught in Spanish. Learn the basics, including practice using a mouse, using email and the internet.

Registration required. Call 269-5210. Clase de computación básica con instrucción en español. Aprenderá manejar el cursor, correo electrónico, y el internet entre otras cosas.

Hable al 269-5210 para registrarse.

adults Trendy Beads: Earrings

Thursday, March 10 • 6:30p-8:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift. Sponsored by Daly Designs. Materials fee $4.00. Space is limited. Call 269-5210 to register.

Life in 1930s Greenville

Thursday, March 10 • 7:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Using the 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 246-1695 to register.

Fun, Friendly Knitting!

Saturday, March 12 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Audio Visual Area 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. Other projects welcome. Call 527-9286.

This year’s book selection is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Check out the book, join the discussion and take part in the related events throughout March, April and

St. Patrick’s Day Story Time for Grownups

May. The Amazing Read 2011 book selection

Monday, March 14 • 12:00p-1:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Wear green, bring your lunch and listen to some great stories to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Light refreshments provided.

is designed for audiences 13 and older with the intent to encourage discussion and build community around literature. The Amazing Read 2011 is made possible by the Friends

Seasonal Gardening Series: Getting Ready for Spring

of the Greenville County Library System.

Additional books for the library's collection

Tuesday, March 15 • 6:30p-7:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Learn how to prepare for the spring gardening season with Master Gardener Tom Harvey. Call 269-5210.

provided by the Sara F. Thomas Foundation.

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visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Survival Spanish II

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, March 15 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (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 mspringle@greenvillelibrary.org or call 277-0161.

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Tuesdays, March 15-April 26* • 6:30p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Basic knowledge of Spanish vocabulary is required. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6059. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org. *There will be no class April 19.

The Secret Life of Bees

by Sue Monk Kidd

adults

Tinkering with Technology

Wednesday, March 16 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Do you like to take things apart and rearrange them into something new? Are you intrigued by nifty gadgets and gizmos?

Join us as we share ideas and techniques for making cool new toys! Call 527-9229 or email cgrewcock@greenvillelibrary.org.

English Café

Thursday, March 17 • 6:30p-7:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Is English your second language? Practice speaking English with others! Improve your English skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Coffee served.

Basic English skills are needed.

Taylors Knitting Group

Saturday, March 19 • 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.

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Simpsonville Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, March 22 • 7:00p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch South of Broad by Pat Conroy.

As a teenager, Leopold King struggles deeply with the shattering effects of his older brother's suicide, but finds solace in the company of an unlikely circle of friends.

Their relationships are lived out against the background of Charleston's dark legacy of racism and class divisions, but the final test of friendship that draws them all to San Francisco is something no one could prepare for. Call 527-9229.

adults Employment Readiness: Interview Etiquette

Tuesday, March 22 • 10:00a-11:30a Anderson Road (West) Branch Learn the keys to a successful interview. Build the confidence needed to make a positive first impression and discover how to use the most effective verbal and nonverbal communication.

This program is sponsored by the Exceptional Person.

Call 269-5210.

finding Your history Madame C.J. Walker • 1867-1919 Madame C.J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove) was America's first black millionaire businesswoman. In 1905, Walker invented and patented a straightening comb which, when heated and used with her patented pomade, transformed many women's hair into a shining, smooth mane. She dubbed her hair straightening process the "Walker method." The popularity of her hair and cosmetic products grew so rapidly that she soon established a manufacturing company that occupied an entire Denver city block.

Chautauqua: Frances Perkins

Tuesday, March 22 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C The Roots of Social Security - Ideas Behind the New Deal is part 2010 series: Ideas That Changed America. Learn how the first female cabinet member achieved her vision of social security, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, abolition of child labor, the 40-hour week and a minimum wage. Join us for professional reenactment, scholarly lecture and open discussion. Call 244-1499.

Walker developed the now popular method of door to door and social gathering sales. Her agents were required to sign contracts binding them to a strict hygienic regimen; later, these standards would be incorporated into Colorado's state cosmetology laws.

Childcare Training

Thursday, March 24 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Classes are designed to meet the SC Department of Social Services training requirements for all staff in a public or private day care facility. Parents may also benefit. Cost is $15 per class.

Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6053 to register.

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Trendy Beads: Earrings

Thursday, March 24 • 6:30p-8:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift.

Sponsored by Daly Designs. Materials fee $4.00.

Call 268-5955 to register.

Learn more about important Black History by visiting www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > Research Guides > Celebrating African American Culture

The Amazing Read Kickoff: Meet the Author!

Monday, March 28 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C Join Sue Monk Kidd as she reads and discusses the Amazing Read 2011 selection The Secret Life of Bees.

Learn about Kidd’s research and stay for a question and answer session. Books will be available for checkout and purchase.

Book signing and reception to follow. Call 527-9293.

Sue Monk Kidd’s stunning

Meet the Author!

Monday, March 28 6:30p-8:00p

bestselling debut novel, The Secret Life of Bees, has enchanted critics and readers alike, bringing her literary renown and establishing her as one of the most popular writers working today. Taught widely now in colleges and high schools, The Secret Life of Bees is Southern storytelling at its finest and is fast becoming a modern classic. With more than 5.5 million copies in print, it has been translated into 23 languages, produced on stage in New York and made into the 2008 major motion picture.

Hughes Main Library

The Secret Life of Bees is the story of Lily Owens, a fourteen-year-old girl who has shaped her life around one memory: the day her mother was killed. In the summer of 1964, Lily works on a peach farm until one day she and the housekeeper find themselves on the run from the law and Lily’s abusive father. Their flight takes them to Tiburon, South Carolina where they meet the trio of beekeeping sisters, the Boatwrights, who take them in. In her new world of bees and honey, surrounded by powerful and wise women, Lily journeys through painful secrets and betrayals, until she discovers the thing she has longed for most of all.

teens

february

Book Spine

Home School Book Discussion Group

This month we’ll discuss The Arrival by Shaun Tan. Ages 13-18.

Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

Poetry

Thursday, February 3 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695 Thursday, February 10 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722

CONTEST

Tuesday, February 15 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch / 963-9031

Teen Volunteer Day

Saturday, February 5 • 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.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Our Book Spine Poetry Contest.

Prize Categories & Age Groups

In BeTween Craft: Origami Hearts

Entries will be judged on originality and literary merit

Wednesday, February 9 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make origami hearts to give to your valentines. Open to all 4th-7th graders.

Registration is limited. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Best Overall & Honorable Mention Middle School Best Overall & Honorable Mention High School

Science Station: Heart Health

Grab some books, make a poem.

Monday, February 14 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Explore the cardiovascular system and learn about keeping your heart healthy. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students.

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

Black History Trivia Contest

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, February 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. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Thursday, February 24 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Celebrate Black History Month by testing your knowledge of black history in our trivia contest. Fun for the entire family.

Prizes will be awarded. Call 277-0161 to register.

Rules and Guidelines at www.greenvillelibrary.org

teens

march

Journey to the Stars

Friday, March 25 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C Students will watch Journey to the Stars, a film about the life cycle of stars created by the American Museum of Natural History, then divide up by age groups and work on space related science activities. Ages 7-13. Registration begins February 25.

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

Home School Book Discussion Group

This month we’ll discuss The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner.

Ages 13-18. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

Thursday, March 3 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695 Thursday, March 10 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, March 15 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch / 963-9031

Monday, March 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. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

April’s selection is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

In BeTween Craft: Hula Hoops

Wednesday, March 9 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make and decorate your very own, very cool hula hoop. Hoops are made to size. Open to all 4th-7th graders with no material fee. Registration is limited and begins February 9.

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

Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Group Meet the Author

Monday, March 28 • 6:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room We’ll participate in the Amazing Read 2011 by reading and discussing The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. After a short discussion of the book, we’ll meet the author! For girls in grades 8-12 with an adult female caregiver.

Call 527-9248 to register.

3-D Modeling with SketchUp

Thursday, March 10 • 4:30p-6:30p Hughes Main Library, Training Lab Google's SketchUp is a 3-D modeling program that allows users to create three-dimensional structures and landscapes like those used as settings in the gaming industry. All participants will need to bring a flash drive if they wish to save their work.

1GB flash drives are available at the circulation desk for $10.

Open to all teens. Registration begins February 10.

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

Free ACT Practice Test

Free ACT Practice Test Results and Parent Meeting

Wednesday, March 16 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C Learn about ACT scoring, college application timelines, financial aid and scholarships. Each participant in the March 12 practice ACT test will receive a detailed analysis of their individual test.

Refreshments will be provided.

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Saturday, March 12 • 9:30a-12:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Want to discover your ACT strengths and weaknesses? Take a free practice test provided by Sylvan Learning. Join us on March 16 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 February 7. Call 527-9248.

Genealogical research service includes 2,500 subscription and free databases containing millions of family names. Full-text records and indexes, digitized images of census records, periodical indexes, Social Security death index, obituaries, vital records, public records and Ancestry World Tree. Available only at library locations. www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > Biography and Geneaology

children

february

Bilingual Story Time: Best Friends Forever Cuentos Bilingües: Amigüitos para siempre

Friday, February 4 • 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.

Kindercraft: Candy Robots

Wednesday, February 2 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room A sweet way to start the month. Children will listen to stories, then create a paper robot decorated with candy and stickers.

Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Grandbaby Books: Dinosaurs

Home School Book Discussion Group

Saturday, February 5 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for fantastic dinosaur stories, songs and games. All ages welcome.

Join us as we discuss The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. When twelve-year-old Hugo meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, Hugo's undercover life and biggest secret are jeopardized. Ages 9-12. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

Valentine Pillow Craft

Thursday, February 3 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695

Saturday, February 5 • 11:00a-12:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Design a valentine pillow to keep or give to someone special.

Materials provided. Ages 8-11. Call 277-0161 to register.

Thursday, February 10 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722

Twilight Tales: Love Bugs

Tuesday, February 15 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch / 963-9031

Monday, February 7 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Get bitten by the love bug! Join us as we celebrate the season of friendship by sharing stories and songs, then make a love bug to take home. Children of all ages welcome. Children may wear their pajamas.

Ever After Stories: Haiti

Thursday, February 3 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we explore Haiti. We’ll read Tap-Tap by Karen Williams, then create a Haitian metal sculpture to take home. Ages 7 and up.

CrafTime: Sweetheart Boxes

Join us for an afternoon featuring a story and a craft. Learn paper-folding techniques to create a decorative box and fill it with something sweet.

Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Call the location you wish to attend to register.

Laugh 'n' Learn for Reading Readiness!

Friday, February 4 • 10:00a-12:00p, Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Story Room You and your child can visit six learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you can work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children maximum per adult caregiver.

Friday, February 4 • 11:00a-11:45a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Learn and practice the signs for mealtime, bath time, bedtime and playtime presented in a fun, story time format. This program is free and offered as a four-part session for babies 6-24 months with an adult caregiver. Meets each Friday in February. Call 527-9248 to register.

Monday, February 14 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch / 834-3650

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Baby Signs® Story Time Series

Tuesday, February 8 • 3:30p-4:15p Pelham (F.W. Symmes) Branch / 288-6688

Tuesday, February 15 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695 Tuesday, February 15 • 3:30p-4:15p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722 Wednesday, February 16 • 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Story Room / 527-9248

CHILDREN KinderCraft: Heart Sun Catcher

Bilingual Story Time: Special Event!

Cuentos Bilingües: Evento especial

Wednesday, February 9 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Celebrate Valentine’s Day with heartwarming stories and songs, then make a heart-shaped sun catcher from tissue paper and plastic. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Call 527-9248 to register.

Special Location

Monday, February 14 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Join us for an hour of English and Spanish stories about friendship, songs and a craft. Recommended for school age children. Refreshments provided. Vengan a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos de la amistad, canciones, y una manualidad en español e inglés. Recomendado para niños de edad escolar.

También habrá un ligero refigerio.

KinderCraft: Paper Plate Duck

In BeTween Craft: Origami Hearts

Wednesday, February 16 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Go quackers with duck stories and songs and a fun duck craft made from paint and paper plates. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Wednesday, February 9 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make origami hearts to give to your valentines. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Baby Signs® Story Time Series

Baby Signs® Story Time Series

Friday, February 11 • 11:00a-11:45a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Learn and practice the signs for mealtime, bath time, bedtime and playtime presented in a fun, story time format. This program is free and offered as a four-part session for babies 6-24 months with an adult caregiver. Meets each Friday in February. Call 527-9248 to register.

Friday, February 18 • 11:00a-11:45a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Learn and practice the signs for mealtime, bath time, bedtime and playtime presented in a fun, story time format. This program is free and offered as a four-part session for babies 6-24 months with an adult caregiver. Meets each Friday in February. Call 527-9248 to register.

Family Fridays: Bright Star Children’s Theatre

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Friday, February 11 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Join Bright Star Children’s Theatre for their presentation of Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This production is best appreciated by school age children and above.

Bilingual Story Time: Let's Go to the Caribbean!

Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Vamos al Caribe!

Friday, February 18 • 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.

children Baby Signs® Story Time Series

Lollipops Concert for Kids

Friday, February 25 • 11:00a-11:45a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Learn and practice the signs for mealtime, bath time, bedtime and playtime presented in a fun, story time format. This program is free and offered as a four-part session for babies 6-24 months with an adult caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Saturday, February 19 Join us for Over the Hills and Far Away featuring the GSO Wind Quintet. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville County Library System present this musical series for young children and their families. This program is free. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

Bilingual Story Time: A Day at the Zoo Cuentos Bilingües: Un día en el zoológico

10:00a-10:30a • Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch 11:30a-12:00p • Greenville County Museum of Art GSO will hold a concert at the Greenville County Museum of Art for the Greenville County Library System.

Friday, February 25 • 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.

march

Grandbaby Books: Adorable You

Saturday, February 19 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for songs and stories of love, hugs and kisses as we celebrate the season.

All ages welcome.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

Wednesday, March 2 Read some crazy rhyming Dr. Seuss books aloud with your child to celebrate. You can also ask your child create a birthday card with their favorite Dr. Seuss character. We will display birthday cards in the library for the month of March.

KinderCraft: Chocolate Mouse

Wednesday, February 23 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Enjoy stories and songs all about mice, then make a sweet mouse creation from chocolates and fabric. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins February 2. Call 527-9248.

Thursday, February 24 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Celebrate Black History Month by testing your knowledge of black history in our trivia contest. Fun for the entire family.

Prizes will be awarded. Call 277-0161 to register.

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Black History Trivia Contest

KinderCraft: Sock Monkey Masks

Wednesday, March 2 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Come monkey around with us. Children will listen to monkey stories and songs, then create a sock monkey inspired mask.

Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins February 9. Call 527-9248.

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

CHILDREN Home School Book Discussion Group

Grandbaby Books: Springtime Joy

Join us as we discuss the Newbery Honor book, Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet. Ages 9-12. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

Saturday, March 5 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) and celebrate a new season with stories and songs

Thursday, March 3 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695

about baby animals and outdoor fun. All ages welcome.

Thursday, March 10 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722

Spring Fever Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, March 5 • 3:00p-4:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Participate in a scavenger hunt inspired by the things of spring.

Work alone or in pairs. Prizes will be awarded. Ages 9-14. Call 877-8722 to register.

Tuesday, March 15 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch / 963-9031 April’s selection is Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary.

Ever After Stories: Brazil

Twilight Tales: Let’s Go Fly a Kite

Thursday, March 3 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library Story Room Join us as we explore Brazil through stories and a craft.

We’ll read The Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil by Pleasant DeSpain, then make a lei to wear home. Ages 7 and up.

Monday, March 7 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library Story Room Celebrate this windy, blustery season with stories and songs about the wind and kites, then make a kite craft to take home.

Children of all ages welcome. Children may wear their pajamas.

In BeTween Craft: Hula Hoops

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Wednesday, March 9 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make and decorate your very own, very cool hula hoop. Hoops are made to size. Open to all 4th-7th graders with no material fee. Registration is limited and begins February 9. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Friday, March 4 • 10:00a-12:00p, Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C You and your child can visit six learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you can work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children maximum per adult caregiver.

Family Fridays: The Just Paul Variety Show

Bilingual Story Time: All About Me Cuentos Bilingües: Todo acerca de mí

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Friday, March 4 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

Friday, March 11 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C In the spirit of the American sideshow, “The Just Paul Variety Show” has it all. Join Paul Miller as he packs magic, juggling and comedy into this high-energy spectacle! All ages welcome.

children CrafTime: Beaded Wind Chimes

KinderCraft: Button Rings

Wednesday, March 16 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Is it a pretty flower or a secret decoder ring? Children will listen to stories and songs about buttons and rings, then create a ring from buttons and craft foam. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins February 23. Call 527-9248.

Join us for an afternoon featuring a story and a craft. Make a beaded wind chime that you can hang indoors or out. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins March 1.

Call the location you wish to attend to register.

Monday, March 14 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch / 834-3650 Tuesday, March 15 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695

Let’s Pretend: Day at the Farm

Tuesday, March 15 • 3:30p-4:15p Pelham (F.W. Symmes) Branch / 288-6688

Friday, March 18 10:30a-11:15a and 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Enter our world of imagination!

We begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Herd the sheep, gather the eggs and take care of the animals on our pretend farm. Ages 2-5.

Registration begins February 18. Call 527-9248.

Tuesday, March 15 • 3:30p-4:15p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722 Wednesday, March 16 • 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Story Room / 527-9248 Friday, March 18 • 3:30p-4:15p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch / 277-7397

Bilingual Story Time: Rhyme, Rhyme All the Time Cuentos Bilingües: Rima, rima sin parar

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

Friday, March 18 • 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.

Wednesday, March 16 • 10:00a-11:00a Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) 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. For children in grades 3 and up. Call 277-7397 to register.

Special Location

Hughes Main Library 527-9111

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.

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

Mini Treat Cupcakes!

CHILDREN Grandbaby Books: Down by the Pond

Saturday, March 19 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) and enjoy stories and songs about butterflies, tadpoles and wildflowers. All ages welcome.

Lollipops Concert for Kids

Saturday, March 19 Join us for The Prince and the Mermaid featuring the GSOString Quintet. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville County Library System present this musical series for young children and their families. This program is free.

Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

KinderCraft: Bunny Basket

Wednesday, March 30 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Hop in and make an adorable bunny basket from paper plates and paper grass. Children will also enjoy bunny stories and hop along to a few bunny songs. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins March 9. Call 527-9248.

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

upcoming

Fun with Woodworking

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Saturday, March 19 • 11:00a-12:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Create a cool project from wood. Ages 5-9 with an adult caregiver. All materials provided courtesy of Home Depot on S. Pleasantburg. Registration begins February 19. Call 277-0161.

Friday, April 1 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C You and your child can visit six learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you can work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children maximum per adult caregiver.

KinderCraft: Lollipop Flower

Wednesday, March 23 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will celebrate spring with stories and songs, then create flowers from lollipops and cardstock. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins March 2. Call 527-9248.

Bilingual Story Time: April Fools Cuentos Bilingües: Ay, qué chistositos

Friday, April 1 • 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.

Journey to the Stars

Bilingual Story Time: I Spy with My Little Eye Cuentos Bilingües: Veo Veo. ¿Qué ves?

Friday, March 25 • 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: April Showers

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Friday, March 25 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Students will watch Journey to the Stars, a film about the life cycle of stars created by the American Museum of Natural History, then divide up by age groups and work on space related science activities. Ages 7-13. Registration begins February 25.

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

Saturday, April 2 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories and songs about puddles, raindrops and rubber boots. All ages welcome.

KinderCraft: Bee Critter Cup

Wednesday, April 6 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Buzz, buzz, buzz. Lucky for you this bee craft, made from paper cups and chenille stems, won’t sting! Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins March 16. Call 527-9248.

children Ongoing Children’s Programs Dedicated to socialization and skill building No mother goose on the loose or morning story times on wednesday, february 9. the library is closed monday, february 21. there are no morning story children's programs except home school book discussion group and no laugh 'n' learn march 7-11. 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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Story Time: 30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children. No programs Feb. 9 or Mar. 7-11.

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

Pelham Rd. 9:30a 11:00a

Simpsonville 10:00a 11:00a

C PM SR V

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. No program Feb. 9. C PA PM S V

Main 10:30a

Bouncing Babies: Stories, rhymes, music and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver. No Bouncing Babies on Mar. 8 or 10. C PM S V Musical Jamboree: Explore children’s literature using music, song and dance. For 18 months-4 years. No MJ on Mar. 7 and 10. C FI R

Main 10:00a

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. No LNL Mar. 7-11. LK NS PA PM V

Skills

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

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.

Bilingual Story Time: 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Weekly on Fridays.

Twilight Tales: 30-minute evening story time for all ages.

Kids may dress in their pajamas. Monthly on Mondays.

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.

NEWS from the Greenville County Library System • Feb/mar 2011

Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Permit No. 656 Greenville, SC 29601

25 Heritage Green Place Greenville, SC 29601-2034 864-242-5000

Main • Hughes Library • 864-242-5000 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 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 www.greenvillelibrary.org

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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.

Sue Monk Kidd

Monday March 28 See page 12

Don't forget the upcoming Friends of the Greenville County Library System Used Book Sale April 29-May 1, 2011.