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NEWS from the Greenville County Library System â&#x20AC;˘ Jun/jul 2011

travel with us this summer!

Whether you're traveling or staying close to home this summer, don't forget about your library! Start by signing up for summer reading and see where it takes you.

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The library system will be closed Sunday, july 3 & monday, July 4 for independence 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

For questions on how to find something in our collection, call 527-9258 or try Live Chat at www.greenvillelibrary.org. 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.

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

Trinity Behrends tbehrends@greenvillelibrary.org

Editor Shelley Polatty spolatty@greenvillelibrary.org

Design Michelle Hannon mhannon@greenvillelibrary.org This publication is made possible in part by a generous contribution from the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Would you like to receive Access at home? Join the Friends! Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9291 for membership information.

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CHECK OUT THE MANY WAYS TO TRAVEL WITH US THIS SUMMER!

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SAVE SPACE! LISTEN TO YOUR SUMMER READS ON A PLAYAWAY! A PLAYAWAY IS A SELF-CONTAINED PLAYER + AUDIOBOOK AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT. GREAT FOR TRAVEL!

PACK A PAPERBACK FROM THE LIBRARY’S COLLECTION.

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LEAVING THE COUNT RY? BRUSH UP ON YOUR FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS WITH TELL ME MORE.

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ENTER TO WIN THIS BOOK WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR ADULT SUMMER READING!

LOAD UP ON NETLIBRARY TITLES FOR YOUR PORTABLE MP3 PLAYER.

DON'T TRAVEL ALONE! BRING FLAT STANLEY ON ALL YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURES. SEE PAGE 27.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUMMER READING! LEARN ABOUT OUR TREASURE-CHEST OF PRIZES THROUGHOUT THE ISSUE.

Children // ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES

Bring your children ages 0-12 to explore crafts, folktales and music from other lands at our special One World, Many Stories themed programs. Summer reading registration begins at our kickoff event with Farmer Jason on June 3. Be sure to sign up early – some of our children’s summer reading events require registration and a reading log to enter (see page 19 for program and group details). For registration instructions, see page 18. Look for the One World, Many Stories icon for related event details. Call 527-9248 for more information about the summer reading series or other children’s events.

Chick-fil-A at Cherrydale Point • Chick-fil-A at Dill Creek Commons • Chick-fil-A at Fairview Market • Chick-fil-A at Hampton Village • Chick-fil-A at Haywood Mall • Chick-fil-A of Haywood Road • Chick-fil-A of Laurens Road • Chick-fil-A of Pelham Road • Chick-fil-A of Woodruff Road

Teens // YOU ARE HERE

Even if you don’t have travel plans this summer, join in the You Are Here summer reading program for teens (rising 6th-12th graders). Learn about other places in the world by discovering them here at the library. Join in cool teen events, like making crafts from around the globe, playing with a Wii or joining in a Quidditch match! For registration instructions, see page 12. Look for the You Are Here icon for related event details. Call 527-9248 for more information about the summer reading series or any other teen events.

Adults // NOVEL DESTINATIONS

Readers 18 and up are invited to join this year’s Novel Destinations summer reading program for adults. Explore your world by browsing our travel-themed reading list at www.greenvillelibrary.org. Join in our Novel Destinations summer film series and learn about other cultures and customs – even other galaxies! For summer reading registration instructions, see page 4. Look for the Novel Destinations icon for related event details. Call 527-9293 or email dmesaris@greenvillelibrary.org for more information about the summer reading series or other adult events. Starbucks of Augusta Road • Starbucks of Cherrydale • Starbucks of East North Street • Starbucks of Haywood Mall • Starbucks of Haywood Road • Starbucks of Pelham Road • Starbucks of Riverplace • Starbucks of Wade Hampton Boulevard • Starbucks of Woodruff Road

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SUMMER READING for Adults: Novel Destinations

Library patrons* ages 18 and up are invited to join in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer reading program for adults. Register for adult summer reading, starting June 3, and pick up your reading log at the location that you visit the most.

Read three qualifiying books.** Books may be read or listened to using any audio or e-reading device (see library options on page 1). Turn in your reading log for a free Starbucks beverage coupon. ***

*Participants must have a valid Greenville County Library System library card to register. Only one reading log per person may be redeemed. Participants may register at one GCLS location only. Participants found submitting multiple logs will be disqualified from the grand prize. **Qualifying books include all fiction, biographies and travel guides made for continuous reading. Reference books, cookbooks, how-to-books, etc. will not be accepted. Those patrons who turn in reading logs with unacceptable titles will be disqualified from the grand prize drawing. ***While supplies last.

Completed reading logs will be entered into a drawing at each location. Two winners from each library location will receive a collection of four summer reads in a resuable library bag.

Bag One:

Completed reading logs from ALL locations will be entered into the grand prize drawing. One grand prize winner will receive a brand new NOOK Color!

Bag Two:

A Walk in the Woods (1999) Bill Bryson Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe (1999) Bill Bryson Me Talk Pretty One Day (2000) David Sedaris Eat, Pray, Love (2007) Elizabeth Gilbert

Notes from a Small Island (1997) Bill Bryson In a Sunburned Country (2001) Bill Bryson Under the Tuscan Sun (1997) Frances Mayes Isle of Palms (2003) Dorothea Benton Frank

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June

Fountain Inn Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 7 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Call 862-2576.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, June 2 • 10:00a-12:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) 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 877-8722.

Spanish Café / Café español

Tuesday, June 7 • 7:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch ¡Hola! Are you learning Spanish? Practice speaking your new language with others. Improve your Spanish skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Basic Spanish skills required. Call 277-7397 to register.

Childcare Training

Thursday, June 2 • 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.

AARP Driver Safety Program: Part II

Wednesday, June 8 • 12:30p-4:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Drivers 55 and over are invited to attend a safe driving course – you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost is $14. Call 268-5955 to register.

English Café

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, June 2 • 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.

Thursday, June 9 • 6:30p-8:00p Anderson Road (West) 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 269-5210.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, June 4 • 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.

Adult Summer Reading 2011 themed programs

Scribblers Writing Group

Teen Summer Reading 2011

Monday, June 6 • 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.

themed programs Children's Summer Reading 2011 themed programs

AARP Driver Safety Program: Part I

Tuesday, June 7 • 12:30p-4:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Drivers 55 and over are invited to attend a safe driving course – you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost is $14. Call 268-5955 to register.

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Summer Specials. See page 19.

Programs funded by a grant from Target.

Friends

Program underwritten by the Friends of GCLS.

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

adults Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, June 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.

Saturday, June 11 • 10:00a-12:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) 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 246-1695.

Novel Destinations Movie Series

There will be no Travelers Rest Book Discussion in June. Tuesday, June 14 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins. Call 277-0161.

Taylors Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 14 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Call 268-5955.

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Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 15 6:00p-9:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Join us for the 1956 classic film The King and I starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner. Refreshments served. This film is rated G. Call 862-2576.

Tinkering with Technology

Wednesday, June 15 • 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 motorized gizmos? Join us as we share ideas and techniques in this ongoing technology group. Call 527-9229 or email cgrewcock@greenvillelibrary.org.

adults English Café

Patriotic Story Time for Grownups

Thursday, June 16 • 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.

Thursday, June 23 • 12:00p-1:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Bring your lunch and get into a patriotic mood with fun stories about the 4th of July. Beverages and dessert served.

Novel Destinations Movie Series

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, June 23 • 6:30p-8:00p Anderson Road (West) 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 269-5210.

Thursday, June 16 • 6:30p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for the 1962 classic film Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation starring Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O’Hara. Refreshments served. This film is rated G. Call 277-0161.

Fun, Friendly Knitting

Saturday, June 25 • 10:00a-12:00p Friends 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 scarves to sell in their shop. Other projects welcome. Call 527-9293.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, June 18 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) 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 268-5955.

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, June 21 • 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.

Online Test Prep 101

Spanish Café / Café español

Tuesday, June 21 • 7:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch ¡Hola! Are you learning Spanish? Practice speaking your new language with others. Improve your Spanish skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Basic Spanish skills required. Call 277-7397 to register.

Novel Destinations Movie Series

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Tuesday, June 21 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Are you working on career training or looking to boost your resume? Improve your score on nursing exams, graduate entrance exams, electricians licensing and more. Learn how to use the library's online testing tools to obtain your career goals. Visit ww.w.greenvillelibrary.org for a full list of topics. This class is free, but space is limited. Call 527-9219 to register.

Monday, June 27 • 6:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Join us for the 1977 sci-fi classic film Star Wars starring Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG. Call 268-5955.

Berea Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 28 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Jimmy by Robert Whitlow. Call 246-1695.

Simpsonville Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 28 • 7:00p-8:00p NEW TIME! Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. Call 963-9031.

adults Spanish Café / Café español

Tuesday, July 5 • 7:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch ¡Hola! Are you learning Spanish? Practice speaking your new language with others. Improve your Spanish skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Basic Spanish skills required. Call 277-7397 to register.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Novel Destinations Movie Series

Thursday, July 7 • 10:00a-12:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) 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 877-8722.

Wednesday, June 29 • 6:00p-9:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Join us for the 1998 comedy film Waking Ned Devine starring Ian Bannen and David Kelly. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG. Call 862-2576.

English Café

July

Thursday, July 7 • 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.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, July 2 • 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! Experience participants will be available for instruction and questions. Bring your own yarn and needles. Call 834-3650.

Fountain Inn Book Discussion Tuesday, July 5 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Unbroken by Laura Hillebrand. Call 862-2576.

Featured Database Tell Me More

www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research > Browse by Topic > Languages

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Making plans to travel abroad this summer? Be sure to brush up on your verb tense and pronunciation. Visit Tell Me More, the interactive foreign language learning tool, where you can practice listening and speaking in your borrowed tongue!

Novel Destinations Movie Series

Thursday, July 7 • 6:30p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for the 1966 classic film How to Steal a Million starring Peter O’Toole and Audrey Hepburn. Refreshments served. This film is not rated. Call 277-0161.

There will be no Travelers Rest Book Discussion in July

adults Scribblers Writing Group

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Tuesday, July 12 • 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.

Saturday, July 9 • 10:00a-12:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) 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 246-1695.

Scribblers Writing Group

Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion Tuesday, July 12 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Second Sunday by Michele Andrea Bowen. Call 277-0161.

Taylors Book Discussion

Tuesday, July 12 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Dead Ex by Harley Jane Kozak. Call 268-5955.

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Monday, July 11 • 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.

Novel Destinations Movie Series

Wednesday, July 13 • 6:00p-9:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Join us for the 2003 action-adventure film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World starring Russell Crowe. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG-13. Call 862-2576.

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Join us in the meeting rooms of the hughes main library where we will be selling used DVDs and Vhs, music cds, audiobooks and magazines at "must go" prices!

adults Tinkering with Technology

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Wednesday, July 20 • 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 motorized gizmos? Join us as we share ideas and techniques in this ongoing technology group. Call 527-9229 or email cgrewcock@greenvillelibrary.org.

Thursday, July 14 • 6:30p-8:00p Anderson Road (West) 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 269-5210.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Novel Destinations Movie Series

Saturday, July 16 • 10:00a-12:00p Taylors (Burdette) 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 268-5955.

Thursday, July 21 • 6:30p-8:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for the 1945 classic film A Tree Grows in Brooklyn starring Dorothy McGuire and Joan Blondell. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG. Call 277-0161.

Hoop Dance: The New Fitness Craze

English Café

Thursday, July 21 • 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.

Tuesday, July 19 • 5:00p-7:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch, Outdoors Join Pungi Mandala for a “playshop” that will include a brief history of hooping, technique demonstrations and a chance to showcase your skills. Hoops will be provided. Space is limited. Call 277-0161 to register.

An Afternoon with Jane

Saturday, July 23 • 2:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for afternoon tea to celebrate the life and books of Jane Austen. Win prizes in our Jane Austen trivia contest. This program is open to literary fans of all ages. Registration begins June 6. Call 527-9293 to register.

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, July 19 • 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.

Online Test Prep 101

Spanish Café / Café español

Tuesday, July 19 • 7:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch ¡Hola! Are you learning Spanish? Practice speaking your new language with others. Improve your Spanish skills while making new friends, talking and having fun. Basic Spanish skills required. Call 277-7397 to register.

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Tuesday, July 19 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Are you working on career training or looking to boost your resume? Improve your score on nursing exams, graduate entrance exams, electricians licensing and more. Learn how to use the library's online testing tools to obtain your career goals. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org for a full list of topics. This class is free, but space is limited. Call 527-9219 to register.

Novel Destinations Movie Series

Monday, July 25 • 6:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Join us for the 1980 sci-fi classic film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back starring Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG. Call 268-5955.

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Berea Book Discussion

Tuesday, July 26 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. Call 246-1695.

Argentina Tango

Thursday, August 4 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for a summer reading wrap-up with this dramatic dance. Lesson and refreshments provided. Registration begins July 7. Call 527-9293.

Simpsonville Book Discussion

Tuesday, July 26 • 7:00p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Freedom by Jonathan Franzen. Call 963-9031.

NEW TIME!

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Novel Destinations Movie Series

Wednesday, July 27 • 6:00p-9:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Join us for the 2003 action film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon starring Yun-Fat Chow and Michelle Yeoh. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG-13. Call 862-2576.

South Carolina Room Orientation and Tour

Thursday, July 28 • 6:00p-9:00p Hughes Main Library, South Carolina Room Join us for an in-depth tour and learn how to locate family information in the South Carolina Room. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 527-9261.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group

Get your next beach read at the Friends Shop

Thursday, July 28 • 6:30p-8:00p Anderson Road (West) 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 269-5210.

Saturday, July 30 • 10:00a-12:00p Friends 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 scarves to sell in their shop. Other projects welcome. Call 527-5286.

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Fun, Friendly Knitting

View photos of Friends Shop gifts at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Shop Hours

Monday-Saturday 10:00a-4:00p 527-9286

The library system will be closed Sunday, July 3 & monday, july 4 for independence day.

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Open to rising 6th-12th graders • Register at the Greenville County

Library System (GCLS) location you visit most • Register at one GCLS location only • Get a reading log

Each space on your reading log indicates 1 hour of reading or listening. Read or Listen 10 Hours Record hours read. Go to the library where you registered. Show a staff member your reading log. Get a Chick-fil-A® milkshake coupon.*

Read or Listen 5 More Hours (15 total) Record hours read. Go to the library where you registered. Show a staff member your reading log. Get a compass clip.*

Read or Listen 5 More Hours (20 Hours total) Record hours read. Go to the library where you registered. Show a staff member your reading log. Get a Greenville Rec Ice Skating/Waterpark pass.* Get a ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game.*

The last day to enter hours in your log and to collect prizes is SATURDAY, JULY 30.

Ticket vouchers may be redeemed for a ticket to any remaining Sunday-Wednesday 2011 season game. A special recognition game will be held SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 at 4:00p. *While supplies last. The library may substitute other incentives.

teens & Tweens

TEEN BOOK REVIEW CONTEST

The programs in this section are geared towards ages 9-17.

June 1July 29

June Gaming at Greer

Thursday, June 2 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games at the library. Games provided.

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Give us your opinion on your favorite summer reads for a chance to win weekly prizes!

Spa Day

Saturday, June 4 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Start your summer off with a relaxing day spa. Learn how to make your own bath salts, scrubs and soap. Take home what you make! Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 10. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

All entries become property of the Greenville County Library System. Entries may be posted on the library’s teen blog. For more information call 527-9247 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Craft It: Origami

Tuesday, June 7 • 4:00p-5:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Learn the ancient art of paper folding. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 862-2576.

Gaming at Greer

Thursday, June 9 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games at the library. Games provided.

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New: Children under 11 years of age must be accompanied by someone 15 years of age or older while in the library.

/ RULES AND GUIDELINES \

Open to all Greenville County 6th-12th graders / All reviews must be of books read or listened to in their entirety from the Young Adult (YA) collection of the Greenville County Library System (GCLS) / Submissions must include the following: your name, age, title of book, author of book and review (75 words or less) / Each correctly submitted book review equals one entry in the weekly prize drawing / Incorrect or incomplete entries will be disqualified / Entries must be the original work of the submitting participant / Entries that contain inappropriate content will not be considered / Entries must be submitted to jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org / All entries must be submitted by 5:00p each Friday to be considered for the weekly prize drawing.

teens & Tweens Craft It: Marble Magnets

In BeTween Craft: Rain Sticks

Wednesday, June 15 • 2:00p-3:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Make a set of marble magnets to decorate your fridge or locker. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 834-3650.

Thursday, June 9 • 3:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make a rain stick out of a cardboard tube. Ages 9-12. Registration begins May 23. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Craft It: Filipino Parol

Science Made Fun: Edison’s Workshop©

Friday, June 10 • 3:00p-4:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Create and decorate a hanging rice paper star that is a symbol of hope and goodwill from the Philippines. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 277-7397.

Thursday, June 16 • 3:00p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Since 1994, High Touch High Tech has been fueling imaginations everywhere by providing fun, interactive, hands-on science and nature experiences. Explore the amazing world of electricity by getting all the “hair-raising” facts. Learn what's "current" as you make your very own electroscope and much more! Ages 11-14. Registration begins May 23. Call 527-9248.

Red Cross Babysitter Training

Participants must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided and each participant will receive a first aid kit. Fee: $50. Registration begins May 19. Call the Upstate Chapter of the American Red Cross at 271-8222 x600.

Gaming at Greer

Thursday, June 16 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games at the library. Games provided.

Wii Play Games

Saturday, June 11 • 9:30a-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Bring a bagged lunch.

Saturday, June 18 • 2:00p-4:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Bring friends and play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided. Ages 17 and under.

Monday-Tuesday, June 13-14 • 9:30a-1:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Tuesday-Wednesday, June 21-22 • 9:30a-1:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Teen Volunteer Day

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Tuesday, June 14 • 9:30a-12:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Need volunteer hours? Here’s a special opportunity for teens to earn volunteer hours at the library. Participants will be working in groups on different projects. Ages 13-18. Registration begins May 23. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Still Life Watercolor Painting

Tuesday, June 21 • 1:00p-2:00p and 3:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Local artist Samantha Bell will teach us how to create still life watercolor paintings. Bring one larger flat and one small round watercolor brush with you. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

teens & Tweens Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Group

Career Corner: A Day in the Life of a Potter

Tuesday, June 28 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Read Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson, then join us for a discussion. We’ll play a game to see how well you know the places Amy and Roger visit on their road trip. For girls in grades 8 and up with an adult female caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Tuesday, June 21 • 2:00p-3:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey NEW SERIES! Family) Branch Join us for a career exploration workshop as a local potter shares career highlights and pottery creations. Participants will create a piece of jewelry using air dry clay. Ages 11-14. Registration begins May 21. Call 277-0161.

Craft It: Painted Lockets

Wednesday, June 29 • 3:00p-4:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Create a locket using a miniature canvas and paint. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 277-7397.

Craft It: Peyote Stitch Rings

Wednesday, June 22 • 3:00p-4:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Learn the peyote stitch beading technique and make a ring. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 268-5955.

Craft It: Sock Zombies

Thursday, June 30 • 3:00p-4:30p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Transform an ordinary sock into a monstrous zombie. Materials provided. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 288-6688.

Gaming at Greer

In BeTween Craft: Staphorster Stipwerk

Thursday, June 30 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games at the library. Games provided.

Thursday, June 23 • 3:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Learn the traditional polka dot craft of Staphorster, Netherlands. Ages 9-12. Registration begins May 23. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

July

Gaming at Greer

Thursday, June 23 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided.

Wii Play Games

Saturday, July 2 • 2:00p-4:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Bring friends and play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided. Ages 17 and under.

Craft It: Origami

Friday, June 24 • 3:00p-4:00p Anderson Road (West) Branch Learn the ancient art of paper folding. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 269-5210.

Craft It: Filipino Parol

Thursday, July 7 • 3:00p-4:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Create and decorate a hanging rice paper star that is a symbol of hope and goodwill from the Philippines. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 268-5955.

Campout

Craft It: Filipino Parol

Tuesday, June 28 • 2:30p-4:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Create and decorate a hanging rice paper star that is a symbol of hope and goodwill from the Philippines. Ages 11-17. Registration begins May 23. Call 277-0161.

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Monday, June 27 • 2:00p-3:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Come experience the great outdoors while indoors. Learn about survival and wilderness skills with Sunrift Adventures. Ages 9 and up. Registration begins May 23. Call 834-3650.

Gaming at Greer

Thursday, July 7 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games at the library. Games provided.

teens & Tweens Quidditch Match

Tuesday, July 12 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Front Lawn Celebrate the release of the latest Harry Potter movie by playing in or watching a live Quidditch match! Participants will sign up for a team when they call to register. The library reserves the right to assign participants to teams as needed. Participants in the match must be ages 9-15. Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to wear their house colors, bring a picnic and cheer on their favorite team! Program will be held indoors in the case of inclement weather. Registration begins June 14. Call 527-9248.

Balloon Animal Workshop

Saturday, July 9 • 3:00p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Learn the twists and turns of creating balloon animals. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Craft It: Marble Magnets

Red Cross Babysitter Training

Wednesday, July 13 • 3:00p-4:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Make a set of marble magnets to decorate your fridge or locker. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 277-7397.

Science Made Fun: Cosmic Capers©

Thursday, July 14 • 3:00p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Travel through space and explore our solar system with High Touch High Tech. Discover how cool the sun really is and make a real impact as we become crater makers. Learn about our planets, the moon, eclipses and much more. Enjoy some astronaut ice cream! Ages 11-14. Registration begins June 21. Call 527-9248.

Monday-Tuesday, July 11-12 • 9:30a-1:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Monday-Tuesday, July 18-19 • 9:30a-1:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Wii Play Games

Thursday, July 14 • 2:30p-4:30p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Bring friends and play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided. Ages 12-17.

Gaming at Greer

Thursday, July 14 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games at the library. Games provided.

Kumihimo Braids

Tuesday, July 12 • 3:00p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique that’s easy to learn and results in a strong braid that was once used on Samurai armor. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Friday, July 15 • 3:00p-4:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Learn the ancient art of paper folding. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 288-6688.

teens & Tweens Wii Play Games

Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Group

Saturday, July 16 • 2:00p-4:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Bring friends and play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided. Ages 17 and under.

Tuesday, July 26 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room You’re never too old for fairy tales! Read Beastly by Alex Flinn, a modern-day version of the classic story Beauty and the Beast. Join us for a discussion and a duct tape flower craft. For girls in grades 8 and up with an adult female caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II Party

Craft It: Sock Zombies

Saturday, July 16 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us to celebrate the last movie in the Harry Potter series with discussion, games and trivia. Dress in costume or your choice of house colors. Snacks will be provided. Ages 10-15. Registration begins July 1. Call 877-8722.

Wednesday, July 27 • 2:30p-4:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Transform an ordinary sock into a monstrous zombie. Supplies will be provided. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 277-0161.

Craft It: Origami

Wednesday, July 27 • 3:00p-4:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Learn the ancient art of paper folding. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 277-7397.

Craft It: Filipino Parol

Gaming at Greer

Tuesday, July 19 • 4:00p-5:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Create and decorate a hanging rice paper star that is a symbol of hope and goodwill from the Philippines. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 862-2576.

Thursday, July 28 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games at the library. Games provided.

Gaming at Greer

Career Corner: A Day in the Life of an Engineer

Thursday, July 21 • 3:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Ages 13 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided.

Saturday, July 30 • 11:30a-1:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch NEW SERIES! Learn about the exciting field of engineering in this high energy workshop. Ages 11-14. Registration begins June 30. Call 277-0161.

In BeTween Craft: Collagraph Prints

Thursday, July 21 • 3:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room A collagraph print is a collage printmaking technique that’s easy and fun to make. Ages 9-12. Registration begins June 21. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Craft It: Filipino Parol

Craft It: Sock Zombies

Tuesday, July 26 • 2:00p-3:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Transform an ordinary sock into a monstrous zombie. Supplies will be provided. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 834-3650.

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Friday, July 22 • 3:00p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Create and decorate a hanging rice paper star that is a symbol of hope and goodwill from the Philippines. Ages 11-17. Registration begins June 21. Call 269-5210.

Explore interactive National Geographic Maps! After you’ve made your travel plans, find facts about the land, people and culture of your destination. Don’t forget to quiz yourself with a jigsaw puzzle challenge! www.greenvillelibrary.org > Research >Browse by Topic > Maps > MapMachine

CHILDREN

One World, Many Stories mer m u s ur nd Join o rogram a es! ng p readi great priz earn

Friday, June 3-Saturday, July 30 HOW TO PARTICIPATE: For children 12 and younger • Register at the Greenville County Library System (GCLS) location you visit most • Register at one GCLS location only • Get a reading log

Each space on your reading log equals 30 minutes of reading. Fill the spaces in as you read (hours) OR attach paper on which you number the books you read (books). Audio books may be counted in either category.* *Chapters do not count as a book. You may not combine hours and books – choose ONE. **While supplies last. The library may substitute other incentives. Prizes are not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

10 Hours or 40 Books Record hours or books Go to the library where you registered. Show your timed reading log or book title list. Get a Chick-fil-A® Icedream ® coupon.**

5 More Hours (15 total) or 20 More Books (60 total) Record hours or books Go to the library where you registered. Show your timed reading log or book title list. Get a holographic ruler.** Get a Chick-fil-A® Kids Meal coupon.**

Ticket vouchers may be redeemed for any remaining Sunday-Wednesday 2011 season game. A Greenville Drive Summer Reading recognition game will be held SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 at 4:00p, where children accompanied by an adult caregiver will be allowed to walk in the pregame parade on Fluor Field.

5 More Hours (20 total) or 20 More Books (80 total) Record hours or books Go to the library where you registered. Show your timed reading log or book title list. Get a reading medal.** Get a Greenville Recreation District Ice Skating/Waterpark pass.** Get a ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game.**

Ending Date! Don’t Be Late! Saturday, July 30 is the last day to list hours or books in your log and to collect prizes.

children Daycares, Summer Recreation Classes and Other Groups – Please Note!

Due to high program attendance during summer months, we have scheduled special performances of the following summer specials at the Hughes Main Library for group attendance: Mad Science (Monday, June 13), Susana and Timmy Abell (Monday, June 20), Grey Seal Puppets (Tuesday, July 19) and Animal Magic (Friday, July 29). Check individual listings for times. Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation. There is no special group performance for Bubble Lady. Groups of 5 or more should call only the Augusta Road (277-0161) or Travelers Rest (834-3650) locations for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be denied admission. Groups will not be permitted to attend any other performances for these summer specials.

The programs in this section are geared towards ages 0-10.

June Ever After Stories: West Africa

Morning summer specials replace all regularly scheduled morning story times. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

Thursday, June 2 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we explore West Africa through folk and fairy tales such as The Hat Seller and the Monkeys and The Magic Gourd by Baba Wagué Diakité. Create a collage of your own using the ones in the stories as a guide. Ages 7 and up.

Twilight Tales

Mondays • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children. June 6 • Lollipops Concert for Kids The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville County Library System present this musical program for young children and their families.

Reading over summer vacation isn’t only fun, research shows that it can help children to keep their skills above or at the grade level completed.

Friends June 13 • Susana & Timmy Abell Silver Trout performers will entertain you with puppets, storytelling and music played on seven different instruments. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.

Summer Reading Kickoff with Farmer Jason

New: Children under 11 years of age must be accompanied by someone 15 years of age or older while in the library.

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Friday, June 3 • 4:30p-5:15p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C Friends Climb aboard and grab a pitchfork…or a guitar…and join internationally acclaimed, Emmy award winning, singer-songwriter Jason Ringenberg (also with Jason and the Scorchers) as we kick off summer reading. Fun for all ages! Sample some cool drinks courtesy of Rita’s of Greenville. Be sure to register for Summer Reading before or after the program.

June 20 • Mad Science: Laser Lights and Electricity Explore the properties of laser light. Watch as the laser light "bends,” bounces and zooms around the room. See the Mad Scientist make indoor lightning while conducting hair-raising experiments with his electro-static generator! See a colorful display of electricity with glowing static balls. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in. June 27 • Bubble Lady Experience the magical world of bubbles. See bubbles made from big wands, hoops, gadgets, fancy handles and more! Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.

CHILDREN CrafTime: Hawaiian Ukuleles

CrafTime: Hawaiian Ukuleles

Tuesday, June 7 • 3:00p-3:45p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Hear a story and make a cardboard ukulele that you can really play! Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 16. Call 877-8722.

Friday, June 10 • 3:00p-3:45p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Hear a story and make a cardboard ukulele that you can really play! Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 23. Call 277-7397.

KinderCraft: Traveling Candy Gnomes

Bilingual Story Time: Friends from Many Lands Cuentos Bilingues: Amigos de todo el mundo

Wednesday, June 8 • 10:00a-10:30a and 11:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room We’ll begin our summer world travels in Germany. Hear stories and sing songs about gnomes and other fantastical creatures. Create a gnome out of chocolate candies and felt. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 16. Call 527-9248.

Friday, June 10 • 6:00p-6:45p NEW TIME! 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.

CrafTime: Italian Mosaic Coasters

Wednesday, June 8 • 3:00p-3:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Hear a story and create your very own mosaic tile coaster. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 16. Call 527-9248.

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Grandbaby Books: Big City

Thursday, June 9 • 9:30a-11:30a Drop-in Anderson Road (West) Branch 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. NEW FORMAT!

Saturday, June 11 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) as we travel to the big city through stories, songs and activities. All ages welcome.

Home School Time at the Library

Thursday, June 9 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us as we read a biography, discuss a painting and do some creative writing. Ages 8 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

In BeTween Craft: Rain Sticks

Summer Family Film Series

Thursday, June 9 • 6:00p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us for the 2010 action-adventure film Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief starring Logan Lerman and Pierce Brosnan. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG. Registration begins May 9. Call 963-9031.

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Thursday, June 9 • 3:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make a rain stick out of a cardboard tube. Ages 9-12. Registration begins May 23. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Summer Family Film Series

Saturday, June 11 • 2:00p-4:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join us for the 2010 action-adventure film Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief starring Logan Lerman and Pierce Brosnan. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG.

children Mad Science: Laser Lights and Electricity

CrafTime: Hawaiian Ukuleles

Explore the properties of laser light. Watch as the laser light "bends,” bounces and zooms around the room. See the Mad Scientist make indoor lightning while conducting hair-raising experiments with his electro-static generator! See a colorful display of electricity with glowing static balls. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in. Arrive early – seating is limited due to fire code regulations. *See page 19 for group details.

Hear a story and make a cardboard ukulele that you can really play! Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 1. Call the location you wish to attend to register. Tuesday, June 14 • 3:00p-3:45p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch • 288-6688 Wednesday, June 15 • 3:00p-3:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room • 527-9248

Mon, June 13 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Mauldin Mon, June 13 • 2:00p • Main (daycares and groups welcome)*

Thursday, June 16 • 3:00p-3:45p Anderson Road (West) Branch • 269-5210

Tue, June 14 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Greer

KinderCraft: Glittery Jellyfish

Wed, June 15 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Pelham Road

Wednesday, June 15 • 10:00a-10:30a and 11:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Our next stop on our adventures is deep beneath the sea. Enjoy stories and songs about ocean creatures. Use recycled plastic containers, paper, ribbons and glitter to create beautiful jellyfish. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 9. Call 527-9248.

Thu, June 16 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Simpsonville Fri, June 17 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Taylors

Susana & Timmy Abell

Friends

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Thursday, June 16 • 9:30a-11:30a Drop-in Anderson Road (West) Branch 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.

Summer Family Film Series

Mon, June 13 • 7:00p • Twilight Tales • Main

Thursday, June 16 • 2:30p-4:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for the 2010 comedy Diary of a Wimpy Kid starring Zachary Gordon. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG.

Tue, June 14 • 10:30a • Berea Wed, June 15 • 10:30a • Fountain Inn Thu, June 16 • 10:30a • Augusta Road Fri, June 17 • 10:30a • Anderson Road

Monday, June 13 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Come and enjoy some entertaining characters of Hispanic folklore, a craft and a treat. Vengan a disfrutar de unos cuentos folklóricos de la cultura hispana. Acabaremos la hora con una manualidad, y una sorpresa.

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Bilingual Story Time: Hispanic Folk Tales Cuentos Bilingües: Cuentos populares hispánicos

Let’s Pretend: Camping Vacation

Friday, June 17 • 10:30a-11:15a and 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A This month we’ll explore the great outdoors on our pretend campout in the woods. We begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 20. Call 527-9248.

CHILDREN Bilingual Story Time: Island Tales Cuentos Bilingües: Cuentos isleños

CrafTime: Hawaiian Ukuleles

Monday, June 20 • 3:00p-3:45p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Hear a story and make a cardboard ukulele that you can really play! Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 1. Call 834-3650.

Friday, June 17 • 6:00p-6:45p Hughes Main Library NEW TIME! 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.

Stories around the World: African Folk Tales

Monday, June 20 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Enjoy some entertaining characters of African folklore and make a related craft. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 20. Call 269-5210.

Games and Music around the World

Saturday, June 18 • 3:00p-5:00p Anderson Road (West) Branch Listen to the sounds of international music while you try your skills at games from around the world. Fun for the whole family.

CrafTime: Korean Jumeonis

Tuesday, June 21 • 3:00p-3:45p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Hear a story and make a traditional Korean lucky coin bag called a Jumeoni. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 1. Call 246-1695.

Mad Science: Laser Lights and Electricity

Summer Family Film Series

Tuesday, June 21 6:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join us for the 2008 adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book Horton Hears a Who. Refreshments served. This film is rated G. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a comfortable pillow! Adults must be accompanied by children.

Mon, June 20 • 10:30a • Travelers Rest Mon, June 20 • 7:00p • Twilight Tales • Main Tue, June 21 • 10:30a • Berea Wed, June 22 • 10:30a • Fountain Inn Thu, June 23 • 10:30a • Augusta Road Fri, June 24 • 10:30a • Anderson Road

Susana & Timmy Abell

Silver Trout performers will entertain you with puppets, storytelling and music played on seven different instruments. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in. Arrive early – seating is limited due to fire code regulations. *See page 19 for group details. Mon, June 20 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Mauldin Mon, June 20 • 2:30p • Main (daycares & groups welcome)* Tue, June 21 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Greer Wed, June 22 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Pelham Road Thu, June 23 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Simpsonville Fri, June 24 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Taylors

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Friends

Campfire Stories

Tuesday, June 21 • 7:00p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Amphitheater Bring your own snacks and celebrate the first day of summer listening to campfire stories. Program will be held indoors in the case of inclement weather. All ages welcome. Registration begins May 23. Call 877-8722.

KinderCraft: Aboriginal Art Geckos

Wednesday, June 22 • 10:00a-10:30a and 11:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Come explore the land down under, Australia. Listen to stories and songs about lizards. Make a craft from paper and stickers in the style of Australian Aboriginal Art. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 16. Call 527-9248.

children CrafTime: Korean Jumeonis

Summer Family Film Series

Wednesday, June 22 • 3:00p-3:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Hear a story and make a traditional Korean lucky coin bag called a Jumeoni. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 15. Call 527-9248.

Saturday, June 25 • 2:00p-4:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us for the 2008 adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book Horton Hears a Who. Refreshments served. This film is rated G. Registration begins May 25. Call 963-9031.

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

The Bubble Lady

Thursday, June 23 • 9:30a-11:30a Drop-in Anderson Road (West) Branch 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.

Experience the magical world of bubbles. See bubbles made from big wands, hoops, gadgets, fancy handles and more! Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in. Arrive early – seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

In BeTween Craft: Staphorster Stipwerk

Mon, June 27 • 10:30a • Travelers Rest

(daycares & groups welcome)* Mon, June 27 • 3:30p • Mauldin Mon, June 27 • 7:00p • Twilight Tales • Main Library Tue, June 28 • 10:30a • Berea

Bilingual Story Time: Under One Sky Cuentos Bilingües: Bajo un solo cielo

Tue, June 28 • 3:30p • Greer Wed, June 29 • 10:30a • Fountain Inn

NEW TIME! Friday, June 24 • 6:00p-6:45p 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.

Wed, June 29 • 3:30p • Pelham Road Thu, June 30 • 10:30a • Augusta Road (daycares & groups welcome)* Thu, June 30 • 3:30p • Simpsonville

Grandbaby Books: Hats

*See page 19 for group details. Groups of 5 or more should call the Augusta Road (277-0161) or Travelers Rest (834-3650) locations only for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be denied admission.

Saturday, June 25 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Have your grandchildren (or children) wear a favorite hat and join us for stories and songs about hats from around the world. All ages welcome.

Saturday, June 25 10:30a-12:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop. Her books for middle readers will be available for purchase. Ages 8-12. Registration begins May 18. Call 277-0161.

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Children’s Writing Workshop

Campout

Stories around the World: Asian Folk Tales

Monday, June 27 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Enjoy entertaining characters of Asian folklore and make a related craft. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 27. Call 269-5210.

CHILDREN

July

KinderCraft: Firecracker Finger Puppet

Wednesday, June 29 • 10:00a-10:30a and 11:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Let’s return to the U.S.A. to celebrate Independence Day. Hear stories and songs celebrating our country and its birthday. Make a finger puppet from cardstock, sparkly pipe cleaners and googly eyes. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 16. Call 527-9248.

Bilingual Story Time: My Animal Kingdom Buddies Cuentos Bilingües: Mis amigos del reino animal Friday, July 1 • 6:00p-6:45p NEW TIME! 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.

Learn to Draw with Michael P. White

Summer Family Film Series

Wednesday, June 29 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C Join children’s book illustrator Michael P. White for this interactive drawingstorytelling program. Mr. White, illustrator of The Library Dragon, will help you to create your own art. Bring paper, pencil and a clipboard or other hard surface. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.

Thursday, July 7 2:30p-4:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for the 2005 family film Because of Winn Dixie starring AnnaSophia Robb and Jeff Daniels. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG. Call 277-0161.

Let’s Pretend: Take a Trip

Friday, July 8 • 10:30a-11:15a or 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Pack your suitcase, buy a ticket and get in your car, airplane or boat and take a trip with us. We begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 20. Call 527-9248.

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Thursday, June 30 • 9:30a-11:30a Drop-in Anderson Road (West) Branch 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.

Grandbaby Books: Celebrate

Saturday, July 9 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for patriotic stories and songs as we celebrate the U.S.A.! All ages welcome.

Wii Play Games

Magic Tree House Club

Thursday, June 30 • 3:00p-4:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Join us for an afternoon of fun with The Knight at Dawn. Read the book and come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventure with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 6-9. Registration begins June 1. Call 268-5955.

Summer Family Film Series

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Thursday, June 30 2:30p-4:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Ages 9 and up are invited to bring friends to play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided.

Saturday, July 9 2:00p-4:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join us for the 2009 action-adventure film Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG.

children Twilight Tales

Friends Grey Seal Puppets: A Tangle of Tales

Mondays • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children.

Three favorite folk tales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in. Arrive early – seating is limited due to fire code regulations. See page 19 for group details.

July 11 • Lollipops Concert for Kids The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville County Library System present this musical program for young children and their families.

Mon, July 11 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Mauldin

Wed, July 13 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Pelham Road

Thu, July 14 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Simpsonville

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Tue, July 12 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Greer

Fri, July 15 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Taylors

Stories around the World: European Folk Tales

Monday, July 11 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Enjoy entertaining characters of European folklore and make a related craft. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 11. Call 269-5210.

Friends

July 18 • Grey Seal Puppets: A Tangle of Tales Three favorite folk tales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in. July 25 • Animal Magic Friends Featuring both rare and endangered animals from almost every continent. Animal Magic was voted Nickelodeon's 2010 Michigan Entertainer of the Year! Arrive early – seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

Make baseball part of your library experience. Check out baseball books for all ages, brush up on your baseball history and play the national trivia game: Step Up to the Plate. Step Up to the Plate @ your library is a baseball trivia contest for the whole family. Use library resources to track down answers to a whole range of questions about our national pastime.

Don’t be shy. Ask a staff member or visit www.greenvillelibrary.org to get started. Step Up to the Plate has four categories of questions for every age: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-17 and adult. One grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two to the World Series Gala in October 2011, which will include admission to the evening event, admission to the Hall of Fame and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y.!

CHILDREN Bilingual Story Time: Cuentos Bilingües

KinderCraft: Golden Goldfish

Tuesday, July 12 • 2:00p-3:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Enjoy a 45-minute Spanish/English story time and make a related craft. Ages 6-8. Registration begins June 13. Call 277-0161. Vengan a disfrutar de unos 45 minutos de cuentos bilingües y una manualidad relacionada al tema de los libros. Para niños de 6 a 8 años. Favor de llamar al 277-0161 para registrarse a partir del 13 de junio.

Wednesday, July 13 • 10:00a-10:30a and 11:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Next stop is China. Enjoy fish stories and dance to some fishy songs. Make a beautiful fish from a paper plate and tissue paper. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 7. Call 527-9248.

CrafTime: Chinese Balloon Lanterns

Wednesday, July 13 • 3:00p-3:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Hear a story and decorate a paper hot air balloon lantern to take home. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 6. Call 527-9248.

Quidditch Match

Tuesday, July 12 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Front Lawn Celebrate the release of the latest Harry Potter movie by playing in or watching a live Quidditch match! Participants will sign up for a team when they call to register. The library reserves the right to assign participants to teams as needed. Participants in the match must be ages 9-15. Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to wear their house colors, bring a picnic and cheer on their favorite team! In the case of inclement weather the program will be held indoors. Registration begins June 14. Call 527-9248.

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Thursday, July 14 • 9:30a-11:30a Drop-in Anderson Road (West) Branch 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.

Featured Database Click on “Kids Edition” for a unique kid's-eye view of daily life in countries around the world. Discover new customs from international interviews and find lists of recipes and famous people from countries around the globe. www.greenvillelibrary.org > Children > Homework Help for Students > Geography > CultureGrams > Kids Edition

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Don’t travel alone This summer! Meet Stanley Lambchop, the boy who became “Flat Stanley” after being flattened by a bulletin board. (Don’t

Check out the series of Flat Stanley books at your nearest library:

worry, it didn’t hurt). Now Flat Stanley can fold himself up and mail himself all over the world. Join the adventure! You don’t have to travel alone this summer! Cut out your very own Flat Stanley and take him with you on your vacation or trips around town. Photograph your new friend having fun at the pool, the beach and anywhere else your summer adventures take you!

Permission to reproduce and distribute this page has been granted by the copyright holder, HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved. Art by Macky Pamintuan. Based on the character, stories, and adventures of Flat Stanley created by the late Jeff Brown. Flat Stanley is a trademark of the Trust u/w/o Jeff Brown.

Color Me!

Email your Flat Stanley photos to kallen@greenvillelibrary.org and we’ll post them on the children’s image gallery. Be sure to exclude yourself, friends and family – we want to see Flat Stanley all by himself in your photos. Don’t worry – if you lose your Flat Stanley, you can print another one at www.greenvillelibrary.org > Children's.

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Home School Time at the Library

Games and Music around the World

Thursday, July 14 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us as we read a biography, discuss a painting and do some creative writing. Ages 8 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Saturday, July 16 • 3:00p-5:00p Anderson Road (West) Branch Listen to the sounds of international music as you try your skills at games from around the world. Fun for the whole family.

CrafTime: Chinese Balloon Lanterns

Grey Seal Puppets: A Tangle of Tales

Friends

Hear a story and decorate a paper hot air balloon lantern to take home. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 1. Call the branch you wish to attend to register.

Mon, July 18 • 10:30a • Travelers Rest Mon, July 18 • 7:00p • Twilight Tales • Main Tue, July 19 • 10:30a • Berea

Thursday, July 14 • 3:00p-3:45p Anderson Road (West) Branch / 269-5210

Tue, July 19 • 2:00p • Main (daycares & groups welcome)* Wed, July 20 • 10:30a • Fountain Inn

Monday, July 18 • 3:00p-3:45p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch / 834-3650

Thu, July 21 • 10:30a • Augusta Road Fri, July 22 • 10:30a • Anderson Road

Tuesday, July 19 • 3:00p-3:45p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch / 877-8722

Stories around the World: Australian Folk Tales

Tuesday, July 19 • 3:00p-3:45p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch / 246-1695

Monday, July 18 • 3:30p-4:30p Anderson Road (West) Branch Enjoy some entertaining folklore from the land down under and make a related craft. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 18. Call 269-5210.

Friday, July 22 • 3:00p-3:45p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch / 277-7397

Ever After Stories: Iran

Thursday, July 14 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we explore Iran through folk and fairy tales. We'll read The Enchanted Storks and Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran by Aaron Shepard. Learn to count in Arabic and create a bird with golden feathers. Ages 7 and up.

Bilingual Story Time: Everybody Loves Summer! Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Nos encanta el verano!

Summer Family Film Series

Saturday, July 16 • 2:00p-4:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us for the 2010 family film Ramona and Beezus starring Joey King and Selena Gomez. Refreshments served. This film is rated G. Registration begins June 20. Call 963-9031.

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NEW TIME! Friday, July 15 • 6:00p-6:45p 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.

For ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. 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

CHILDREN CrafTime: Indian Block Prints

CrafTime: Indian Block Prints

Wednesday, July 20 • 3:00p-3:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Hear a story and create a block print of your very own. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 13. Call 527-9248.

Tuesday, July 19 • 3:00p-3:45p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Hear a story and create a block print of your very own. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 1. Call 288-6688.

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Thursday, July 21 • 9:30a-11:30a Drop-in Anderson Road (West) Branch 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.

Summer Family Film Series Thursday, July 21 • 2:30p-4:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for the 1972 family drama Sounder starring Paul Winfield. Refreshments served. This film is rated G.

Summer Family Film Series

Tuesday, July 19 • 6:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join us for the 2008 animated comedy Space Chimps. Refreshments served. This film is rated G. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a comfortable pillow! Adults must be accompanied by children.

In BeTween Craft: Collagraph Prints

KinderCraft: Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree

$ 2.49 Milkshakes!

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Wednesday, July 20 10:00a-10:30a and 11:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library Story Room For our next stop, we will remain in Asia as we travel to Japan. Hear stories and songs about Japan and its beautiful trees. Explore new techniques with paint and water to create a lovely picture of cherry blossoms to take home with you. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 14. Call 527-9248.

Bilingual Story Time: Friends and Neighbors Cuentos Bilingües: Amigos y vecinos

Friday, July 22 • 6:00p-6:45p NEW TIME! 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.

M-F 9-6 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 2-5

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

Hughes Main Library

children Grandbaby Books: World of Eric Carle

Saturday, July 23 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) as we introduce children to stories by this renowned author and illustrator. All ages welcome.

Friends

Animal Magic

KinderCraft: Viva la France Flag

Featuring both rare and endangered animals from almost every continent! Animal Magic was voted Nickelodeon's 2010 Michigan Entertainer of the Year! Arrive early – seating is limited due to fire code regulations. *See page 19 for group details.

Wednesday, July 27 • 10:00a-10:30a and 11:00a-11:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room The final stop on our summer adventure is France. You’ll hear stories about flags and France and we’ll dance to fun French songs. Make a French flag using different kinds of paper. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 21. Call 527-9248.

Mon, July 25 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Mauldin Mon, July 25 • 3:30p • Travelers Rest Mon, July 25 • 7:00p • Twilight Tales • Main

CrafTime: Mexican Paper Flowers

Wednesday, July 27 • 3:00p-3:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Hear a story and make a colorful paper flower to take home. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 20. Call 527-9248.

Tue, July 26 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Greer Tue, July 26 • 3:30p • Berea Wed, July 27 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Pelham Road Wed, July 27 • 3:30p • Fountain Inn

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Thu, July 28 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Simpsonville

Thursday, July 28 • 9:30a-11:30a Drop-in Anderson Road (West) Branch 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.

Thu, July 28 • 3:30p • Augusta Road Fri, July 29 • 10:00a & 11:00a • Taylors Fri, July 29 • 2:30p • Main (daycares & groups welcome)*

Wii Play Games

Campfire Stories

Tuesday, July 26 • 7:00p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch, Amphitheater Bring your own snacks and join us for campfire stories. Program will be held indoors in the case of inclement weather. All ages welcome. Registration begins June 27. Call 877-8722.

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Tuesday, July 26 • 2:30p-4:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Ages 9 and up are invited to bring friends and family to play board games or Nintendo Wii at the library. Games provided.

Magic Tree House Club

Thursday, July 28 • 3:00p-4:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Join us for an afternoon of fun with Mummies in the Morning. Read the book and come ready to explore Jack and Annie’s adventure with trivia, games and crafts. Ages 6-9. Registration begins July 1. Call 268-5955.

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Thursday, July 28 • 6:00p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us for the 2009 adaptation of the Roald Dahl book Fantastic Mr. Fox. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is rated PG. Registration begins June 27. Call 963-9031.

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Bilingual Story Time: Spanish 101: Colors, Numbers and More! Cuentos Bilingües: Español básico: colores, números y ¡más!

NEW TIME! Friday, July 29 • 6:00p-6:45p 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.

upcoming Teddy Bear Sleepover

Monday, August 1 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room / 527-9248 Tuesday, August 2 • 7:00p-7:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch / 963-9031 Wednesday, August 3 • 7:00p-7:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch / 268-5955

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Join us for a teddy bear story time and leave your teddy bear or other medium-sized stuffed animal at the library for a sleepover. On Saturday, August 6, pick up your stuffed animal and a photo book of the animal’s sleepover adventures. Ages 3-12, ages 3-10 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 11. Call the location you wish to attend to register.

This year, the Greenville County Library System will celebrate its 90th anniversary. Our public library has seen some great changes over the years. The first “Main” library was opened in a small storefront on Coffee Street in May of 1921. The above photo from 1930 was taken outside of the Tigerville Branch. This small, one room building was bought for $200 and was one of the three branch locations at the time. Today the libary system spans the county - from Travelers Rest to Fountain Inn and nine other locations in-between, plus a bookmobile to reach rural areas. Stop by the South Carolina Room for more images of our 90 years of service to Greenville County!

children Ongoing Children’s Programs Dedicated to socialization and skill building Travelers Rest (834-3650) locations for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be denied admission. Groups will not be permitted to attend any other performances for these summer specials.

Daycares, Summer Recreation Classes and Other Groups – Please Note! Due to high attendance during summer months we have scheduled special performances of the following summer specials at the Hughes Main Library for group attendance: Mad Science (Monday, June 13), Susana and Timmy Abell (Monday, June 20), Grey Seal Puppets (Tuesday, July 19) and Animal Magic (Friday, July 29). Check individual listings for times. Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation.

Morning summer specials replace all regularly scheduled morning story times. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations. The library will be closed Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4. No Story Time, Bouncing Babies, Mother Goose on the Loose, Musical Jamboree or Laugh ‘n’ Learn July 5-8.

There is no special group performance for Bubble Lady. Groups of 5 or more should only call the Augusta Road (277-0161) or

Standard Programs

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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 10:00a 11:00a

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. C PA PM S V

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

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

Skills

Main 10:00a

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

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. New time 6:00p. 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 and up, 5-10 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. Two times to choose from this summer. Twilight Tales: 30-minutes of exciting special events. Kids may dress in their pajamas. Weekly on Mondays. Adults must be accompanied by children. Summer Specials Designates evening program for children. Program underwitten by the Friends of GCLS. Program underwritten by a generous donation from Target.

NEWS from the Greenville County Library System • Jun/jul 2011

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