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Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

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Library Board of Trustees Joseph L. Allen Susan Barry (Secretary) Grady Butler Douglas Churdar (Chairman)

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Robert Clark (Vice-Chairman) Brady Gilbert S. Allan Hill (Treasurer) Wanda Latham Deryl Paradis Mary Ellen Puls

The library system will close at 6:00p on Wednesday, November 24 and Be closed on thursday, november 25 & friday, november 26 for thanksgiving.

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 the ADA Coordinator who can be reached at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Explore Abraham Lincoln's presidency and the challenging road to emancipation by visiting Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War at the Hughes

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October 8-November 19. Join our series of events featuring a candid look at our 16th president’s achievements and controversial decision-making.

October 8-November 19 Hughes Main Library Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, a 1,000 square-foot traveling exhibit, illustrates how Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War: slavery, secession and wartime civil liberties. The exhibit displays photographic reproductions of original documents, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment.

Lincoln's struggle to save the Union transformed the Constitution and created the nation we are today. To his contemporaries, Lincoln was a controversial president. He was denounced as a "tyrant" for his policies on civil liberties and vilified for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. To this day, questions about Lincoln's leadership stir debate: Was he a calculating politician willing to accommodate slavery or a principled leader justly celebrated as the Great Emancipator? At Gettysburg, Lincoln's challenge to take up the "unfinished work" of creating a "new birth of freedom" has echoed to Americans through the ages.

More about the program series continued >>>

Opening Reception

Friday, October 8 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C

"Whoever would understand in his heart the meaning of America will find it in the life of Abraham Lincoln."

--Ronald Reagan. 1981

Opening Reception

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Friday, October 8, 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for an opening reception for Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Meet Furman University humanities scholar, Dr. T. Lloyd Benson. Call 527-9293 to register.

Meet the President

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Wednesday, October 19, 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C Join Professor George Frein in a lively reenactment of Abraham Lincoln as president, including interpretations of debates, letters and speeches. Call 527-9293 to register.

Powerful Presidential Speeches

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Thursday, October 28, 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A “Four score and seven years ago…” Abraham Lincoln’s powerful words have been known to set the standard of presidential speeches throughout history. Join us for a fascinating comparison of Lincoln’s famous speeches with those of more recent presidents. Call 527-9293 to register.

The Fight to End Slavery

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Thursday, November 4, 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room C Although often hailed as one of America’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln was once a controversial figure, having racial prejudices that seemed to conflict with his belief that slavery should be abolished.

Join Furman University’s Dr. T. Lloyd Benson for a discussion of Lincoln’s road to the Emancipation Proclamation. Call 527-9293 to register.

Lincoln’s Legacy

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Thursday, November 11, 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Abraham Lincoln’s presidency left a legacy for our nation to live up to, including the ideas of equality, freedom and democracy. Join Furman University’s Dr. T. Lloyd Benson, in a discussion of Lincoln’s continued accomplishments. Call 527-9293 to register.

Was the "United States" truly one nation, or was it a confederacy of sovereign and separate states?

How could a country founded on the belief that "all men are created equal" tolerate slavery?

In a national crisis, would civil liberties be secure?

(Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division) This traveling exhibition and lecture series was organized by the National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office.Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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october Survival Spanish Level I

Mondays, October 4-November 1 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Lacking simple Spanish language skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation – with no tests! Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

SC Bar Association

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Family Law Monday, October 4 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Series

See individual listings for dates and times.

Fountain Inn Book Discussion

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, October 5 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe. Call 862-2576.

Monday, October 4 • 7:00p-8:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome.

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

Greer Knitting Group

Thursday, October 7 • 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.

Survival Spanish Level I

Tuesdays, October 5-October 26 • 6:00p-8:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Lacking simple Spanish language skills? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation – with no tests! Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Fall Classic Movie Series

Thursday, October 7 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for a screening of the 1940 classic His Girl Friday starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Wills, Probates and Estates

Trendy Beads: Earrings

Tuesday, October 5 • 6:30p-8:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift.

Materials fee is $4.00. Space is limited. Sponsored by Daly Designs. Call 834-3650 to register.

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Thursday, October 7 • 6:30p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Celebrating the Blue Ridge Parkway

Thursday, October 7 • 6:30p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Learn about the 75-year history of the Blue Ridge Parkway and discover vacation opportunities for every age and budget.

Receive the 75th Anniversary edition of the BRP Planner. Call 963-9031 to register.

adults Windows XP

Tuesday-Friday, October 12-15 • 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.

Opening Reception Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Family Law Monday, October 11 • 6:30p-8:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Friday, October 8 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Join us for an opening reception for the We the People project traveling exhibition, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Meet Furman University humanities scholar, Dr. T. Lloyd Benson.

The exhibit will be on display through November 19, 2010.

Call 527-9293 to register.

Fun, Friendly Knitting

Saturday, October 9 • 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Friends Shop Join a group of fellow knitters of all ages and skill levels for some crafty mingling and a good cause! Free yarn and needles provided by the Friends of the Library to create and sell scarves in the Friends shop.

Microsoft Word I

Tuesday-Friday, October 12- 15 • 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.

Eeek! It’s a Mouse

Monday, October 11 • 9:30a-12:30p and 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn the basics of Windows, how to operate a mouse, use toolbars, size windows and play cards. This class is free, but registration is required. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Monday, October 11• 1:00p-2:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch The Forgotten Garden by Muriel Barbary.

Call 834-3650.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Family Law Monday, October 11 • 6:30p-8:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

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Travelers Rest Book Discussion

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Family Law Tuesday, October 12 • 6:30p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion

Tuesday, October 12 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.

Call 277-0161.

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

adults Let’s Talk About It Book Series: Things Fall Apart

AARP Driver Safety Program: Part II

Friday, October 15• 9:15a-1:15p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Drivers ages 55 and over are invited to attend a safe driving course – you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for others.

Call 288-6688 to register.

Tuesday, October 12 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Join us for the second No Suitcase Needed: Books with a Strong Sense of Place discussion. Furman Professor, Kolawole Olaiya, will lead a discussion of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.

Call 527-9293 to register and learn more about the continuing series .

Taylors Knitting Group

Saturday, October 16 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.

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, October 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.

Taylors Mystery Book Discussion

Trendy Beads: Earrings

Tuesday, October 12 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Death of a Witch by M.C. Beaton. Call 268-5955.

Monday, October 18 • 6:00p-8:00p Pelham (F.W. Symmes) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift.

Materials fee is $4.00. Space is limited. Sponsored by Daly Designs. Call 288-6688 to register.

AARP Driver Safety Program: Part I

Wednesday, October 13 • 1:00p-5:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Drivers ages 55 and over are invited to attend a safe driving course – you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for others.

Call 288-6688 to register.

Cake Clinic: Basic Decorating Tips

Trendy Beads: Bracelets

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Workers Compensation

Thursday, October 14 • 6:30p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W.Symmes) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

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Thursday, October 14 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Design and build fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift.

Materials fee is $4.00. Space is limited. Sponsored by Panda’s Crossing. Call 277-7397 to register.

Tuesday, October 19 • 10:00a-12:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Learn the basics of creating beautiful cakes! You’ll have handson practice decorating your very own cupcake and watch a demonstration of how to torte fill and ice a cake. Space is limited. Materials fee is $3.00. Call 834-3650 to register.

Childcare Training

Tuesday, October 19 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Cost is $15 per class.

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

adults Meet the President Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

Wednesday, October 19 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms B-C Join Professor George Frein in a lively reenactment of Abraham Lincoln as president, including interpretations of debates, letters and speeches. Call 527-9293 to register.

Gridiron Grill Out

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Wills, Estates and Probate

Saturday, October 23 • 1:00p-4:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Tailgating at the…library? College football fans and their families are invited to join in the smartest cookout in Greenville! All ages welcome. Rain or shine. Call 862-2576 to register.

Tuesday, October 19 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Berea Book Discussion

Tuesday, October 26 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen. Call 246-1695.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Family Law Tuesday, October 26 • 6:00p-8:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Real Life Internet: The Basics

Thursday, October 21 • 2:30p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn how to surf the web using an internet browser.

Participants should know how to use a mouse and have basic typing skills. Registration is required. Call 242-5000 x3223.

South Carolina Room Orientation and Tour

Tuesday, October 26 • 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.

Fall Classic Movie Series

Thursday, October 21 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for a screening of the 1950 classic Three Came Home starring Claudette Colbert and Patric Knowles.

Thursday, October 21 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Join Master Gardener Lisa Helsel for a hands-on demonstration on the art of creating paper from fruits and vegetables. Space is limited. Call 527-9293 to register.

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Making Paper with Fruits and Vegetables

Let’s Talk About It Book Series: To Kill a Mockingbird

Tuesday, October 26 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Join us for the third No Suitcase Needed: Books with a Strong Sense of Place discussion.

Governor’s School instructor, Jennifer Thomas, will lead a discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee. Call 527-9293 to learn more about the continuing series and to register.

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Scribblers Writing Group: Memoirs

Tuesday, October 26 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best memoir or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome. Email mspringle@greenvillelibrary.org or call 277-0161.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Health Care and Living Wills

Monday, November 1 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Simpsonville Book Discussion

Tuesday, October 26 • 7:00p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch All Aunt Hagar’s Children by Edward Jones.

Call 963-9031.

Scribblers Writing Group

Monday, November 1 • 7:00p-8:00p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best work or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome.

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

Halloween Story Time for Grownups

Thursday, October 28 • 12:00p-1:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us for some spooky stories to get you in the mood for the holiday. Eat your lunch while you listen, but try not to lose it!

Survival Spanish Level II

Tuesdays, November 2-December 7 • 6:30p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Basic knowledge of Spanish vocabulary is required for this class.

Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others.

Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6059. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Childcare Training

Thursday, October 28 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Cost is $15 per class.

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

Fountain Inn Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 2 • 7:00p-8:30p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch The Sisterhood of Blackberry Corner by Andrea Smith. Call 862-2576.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Starting a Small Business

Thursday, October 28 • 6:30p-8:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Greer Knitting Group

Thursday, November 4 • 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.

Powerful Presidential Speeches Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

Fall Classic Movie Series

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Thursday, October 28 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A “Four score and seven years ago…” Abraham Lincoln’s powerful words have been known to set the standard of presidential speeches throughout history. Join us for a fascinating comparison of Lincoln’s famous speeches with those of more recent presidents. Call 527-9293 to register.

Thursday, November 4 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for a screening of the 1936 classic My Man Godfrey starring William Powell and Carole Lombard.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Starting a Small Business

Thursday, November 4 • 6:30p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

adults The Fight to End Slavery Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

AARP Driver Safety Program: Part II

Tuesday, November 9 • 9:00a-1:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Drivers ages 55 and over are invited to attend a safe driving course – you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for others.

Call 288-6688 to register.

Thursday, November 4 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room C Although often hailed as one of America’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln was once a controversial figure, having racial prejudices that seemed to conflict with his belief that slavery should be abolished. Join Furman University’s Dr. T. Lloyd Benson for a discussion of Lincoln’s road to the Emancipation Proclamation. Call 527-9293 to register.

Microsoft Word XP

Tuesday-Friday, November 9-12 • 9:30a-12:30p 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.

AARP Driver Safety Program: Part I

Monday, November 8 • 9:00a-1:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Drivers ages 55 and over are invited to attend a safe driving course – you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for others.

Call 288-6688 to register.

Microsoft Excel

Tuesday-Friday, November 9-12 • 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn how to create professional looking spreadsheets. Also learn to create and format various charts. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for others. Call 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Eeek! It’s a Mouse

Monday, November 8 • 9:30a-12:30p and 2:00p-5:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn the basics of Windows, how to operate a mouse, use toolbars, size windows and play cards. This class is free, but registration is required. Call Lifelong Learning at 355-6059 to register. Registration form at www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Augusta Road Reading in Color Book Discussion Tuesday, November 9 • 6:30p-7:30p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Red Hats by Damon Wayans. Call 277-0161.

Travelers Rest Book Discussion

Monday, November 8 • 1:00p-2:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch The Sanctuary of the Outcasts by Neil White.

Call 834-3650.

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Wills, Probates and Estates

Tuesday, November 9 • 6:30p-8:00p Mauldin (Jack W. Greer) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Trendy Beads: Earrings

Monday, November 8 • 6:00p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift.

Materials fee is $4.00. Space is limited. Sponsored by Daly Designs. Call 963-9031 to register.

Let’s Talk About It Book Series: Angela’s Ashes

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Wills, Probates and Estates

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Monday, November 8 • 6:30p-8:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

Tuesday, November 9 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Join us for the fourth No Suitcase Needed: Books with a Strong Sense of Place discussion. Converse Professor Erin Templeton will lead a discussion of Angela’s Ashes

by Frank McCourt. Call 527-9293 to learn more about the continuing series and to register.

adults Scribblers Writing Group

Lincoln’s Legacy Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

Tuesday, November 9 • 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.

Thursday, November 11 • 6:30p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Abraham Lincoln’s presidency left a legacy for our nation to live up to, including the ideas of equality, freedom and democracy.

Join Furman University’s Dr. T. Lloyd Benson, in a discussion of Lincoln’s continued accomplishments. Call 527-9293 to register.

Taylors Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 9 • 7:00p-8:00p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell. Call 268-5955.

Fun, Friendly Knitting

Trendy Beads: Necklaces

South Carolina Bar Association Series: Landlords and Trusts

Thursday, November 11 • 6:30p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Members of the South Carolina Bar will offer free legal information. Seminar involves a 35-minute lecture followed by a question and answer session with an attorney. Call 527-9293.

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Thursday, November 11 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Design and build fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift.

Materials fee is $4.00. Space is limited. Sponsored by Panda’s Crossing. Call 277-7397 to register.

Friends

Saturday, November 13• 10:00a-12:00p Hughes Main Library, Friends Shop Join a group of fellow knitters of all ages and skill levels for some crafty mingling and a good cause! Free yarn and needles provided by the Friends of the Library to create and sell scarves in the Friends shop.

National Gaming Day

Saturday, November 13 1:00p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Bring your friends and family and spend the day playing board games at the library. Snacks will be provided. All ages welcome.

Friends of the Library

Used Book Sale!

Proceeds help to fund Greenville County Library System programs

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Friends

Friday 3:00p-8:00p - Friends Only* Saturday 10:00a-5:00p - Open to the public Sunday 1:00p-5:00p - Open to the public *Memberships available at the door Call 527-9291 for more information.

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adults Travelers Rest Book Discussion

Real Life Internet: The Basics

Monday, November 15 • 12:00p-1:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch The Sanctuary of the Outcasts by Neil White. Call 834-3650.

Thursday, November 18 • 2:30p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab Learn how to surf the web using an internet browser.

Participants should know how to use a mouse and have basic typing skills. Registration is required. Call 242-5000 x3223.

Trendy Beads: Earrings

Monday, November 15 • 6:30p-8:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Design and make fashionable earrings for yourself or as a gift.

Materials fee is $4.00. Space is limited. Sponsored by Daly Designs. Call 877-8722 to register.

Childcare Training

Thursday, November 18 • 6:00p-8:30p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Cost is $15 per class.

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

Childcare Training

Scribblers Writing Group

Tuesday, November 16 • 6:30p-8:00p Augusta (Ramsey Family) Branch Join our creative writing group for adults! Bring your best memoir or come to get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome. Email mspringle@greenvillelibrary.org or call 277-0161.

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Tuesday, November 16 • 6:00p-8:30p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Become a professional childcare provider. Cost is $15 per class.

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

Fall Classic Movie Series

Thursday, November 18 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for a screening of the 1939 classic The Little Princess starring Shirley Temple and Richard Greene.

If you find the Greenville County Library System an essential part of your community, then joining the Friends is a simple, easy way to support it! As a membership benefit, you will receive a year's subscription to the GCLS Access newsletter, a 10% discount at the Friends Shop in the Hughes Main Library and entrance to the "Friends Only" day of book sale. Keep up to date on GCLS and Friends events, and take advantage of Friends shopping opportunities for as little as $15 a year!

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adults Going Green: Holiday Décor

Thursday, November 18 • 7:00p-8:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join Master Gardener Teresa White for a presentation on how to decorate for the holidays using natural materials.

Taylors Knitting Group

Saturday, November 20 • 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.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Party

Greenville County Driving Tour of Historic Sites

Saturday, November 20 4:00p-5:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Come celebrate the beginning of the end of the Harry Potter movie series.

Discuss your thoughts and come dressed in house colors or as your favorite character. All ages welcome.

Refreshments provided.

The Greenville News (1999-Current) Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries and people in the community. Available through www.greenvillelibrary.org.

Simpsonville Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 23 • 7:00p-8:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch The Plot Against America by Philip Roth.

Call 963-9031.

Berea Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 30 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Call 246-1695.

Visit the Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library

upcoming Classic Christmas Movie

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Thursday, December 2 6:30p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join us for a screening of the 1940 classic Beyond Tomorrow starring Richard Carlson and Harry Carey.

to find creative items and like-new books!!

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Monday-Saturday 10:00a-4:00p Call 242-5000 x3004

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Home School Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, October 19 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Monthly book discussion group for home schooled teens. This month we’ll discuss The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Ages 13-18. Call 963-9031 to register.

NEW! Home School Book Discussion Group

Thursday, October 7 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Monthly book discussion group for home schooled teens. This month we’ll discuss The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Ages 13-18.

Call 246-1695 to register.

Free SAT Practice Test Results & Parent Meeting Thursday, October 21 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C Learn about SAT scoring, college application time-lines and scholarships. Each participant in the October 16 practice SAT will receive a detailed analysis of their individual test.

Refreshments will be provided.

Science Station: The Rock Cycle

Monday, October 11 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library Meeting Room A Learn how rocks are formed deep within the earth and test your skills at rock identification. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Teen Advisory Board Teen

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In BeTween Craft: Edible Rice Crispy Treat Sculptures

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Wednesday, October 13 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make scrumptious sculptures from rice crispy treats. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Space is limited.

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

Home School Book Discussion Group

Thursday, November 4 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Monthly book discussion group for home schooled teens. This month we’ll discuss The Night Tourist by Katherine Marsh. Ages 13-18.

Registration begins October 4. Call 246-1695.

NEW! Home School Book Discussion Group

Thursday, October 14 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Monthly book discussion group for home schooled teens. This month we’ll discuss The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Ages 13-18. Call 877-8722 to register.

In BeTween Craft: Rainbow Webs

Free SAT Practice Test

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

Monday, October 25 • 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.

Wednesday, November 10 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library Story Room Use a paper plate loom to weave scraps of yarn into a web of rainbow colors.

Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins October 13. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

teens Home School Book Discussion Group

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, November 11 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Monthly book discussion group for home schooled teens. This month we’ll discuss The Night Tourist by Katherine Marsh. Ages 13-18. Registration begins October 4. Call 877-8722.

Monday, November 29 • 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.

Beginning Knitting

Tuesday, November 30 • 4:00p-6:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Learn basic knitting. Bring your own size 8 knitting needles.

Open to ages 11-18. Registration begins October 25.

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

Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Group

Tuesday, November 30 • 7:00p-8:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Read What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell, then join us for a discussion of this suspenseful mystery set in the 1940s.

For girls in grades 8-12 with an adult female caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Science Station: Liquids

Monday, November 15 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Explore the properties of liquids and experiment with water.

Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins October 11. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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

$ 2.49 Milkshakes!

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

Deck the Halls with Decoupage

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Saturday, December 11 • 1:00p-2:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Decoupage a unique journal to keep or give as a gift. Materials and instruction provided. Ages 11-14. Registration begins November 11. Call 277-0161. Space is limited.

Science Station: Holiday Edition

Monday, December 13 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Participate in a range of holiday science activities including making fake snow. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins November 15. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Firefighters, Fire Trucks, Fire Safety

Join us as we celebrate National Fire Prevention Month through stories, learning about fire safety, meeting a real firefighter and seeing a fire truck. Children may come dressed as firefighters.

For preschool children with an adult caregiver. Note: Firefighter/ truck will not be available if a fire emergency occurs.

Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Friday, October 1 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B We have made the nationally acclaimed Every Child Ready to Read program interactive! You and your child will visit six learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you will work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver.

English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children per adult caregiver maximum.

Monday, October 4 10:00a • Main*, Mauldin Branch 10:30a • Travelers Rest Branch 11:00a • Mauldin Branch 7:00p • Main (Twilight Tales)

Bilingual Story Time: Tell Me a Tale Cuentos Bilingües: Zapatito roto, cuéntame usted otro

Tuesday, October 5 10:00a • Greer Branch 10:30a • Berea Branch

Friday, October 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.

Wednesday, October 6 10:00a • Pelham Road10:30a • Fountain Inn Branch 11:00a • Pelham Road Thursday, October 7

10:00a • Main*, Simpsonville Branch 10:30a • Augusta Road Branch 11:00a • Simpsonville Branch

Grandbaby Books: Farm Animals

Saturday, October 2 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

Friday, October 8 10:30a • Taylors Branch Thursday, October 14 10:30a • Anderson Road Branch**

*In lieu of the October. 4 & 7 Musical Jamboree programs. **In lieu of October 14 Laugh ‘n’ Learn (a.m. and p.m. programs).

KinderCraft: Cork Squirrel

Wednesday, October 6 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy a squirrel story, then explore it by creating a cute forest creature that starts with a cork. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Call 527-9248 to register.

Twilight Tales: Firefighters, Fire Trucks, Fire Safety

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Monday, October 4 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for this special Twilight Tales as we celebrate National Fire Prevention Month through stories, learning about fire safety, meeting a real firefighter and seeing a fire truck. All ages welcome. Children may come dressed as firefighters. Note: Firefighter/truck will not be available if a fire emergency occurs.

Home School Book Discussion Group

Thursday, October 7 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join us as we discuss Shiloh, the Newbery award winning book by Phyllis Naylor. When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to mistreat his dogs. Ages 9-12.

Call 246-1695 to register.

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In BeTween Craft: Edible Rice Crispy Treat Sculptures

Thursday, October 7 Join us as we read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats as part of the national Read for the Record campaign. Visit www.readfortherecord.org for more information about this campaign. This program is combined with our firefighters program at:

Wednesday October 13 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Make scrumptious sculptures from rice crispy treats. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Space is limited. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Home School Book Discussion Group

10:00a • Main, Simpsonville Branch

Thursday, October 14 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us as we discuss Shiloh, the Newbery award winning book

by Phyllis Naylor. When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to mistreat his dogs. Ages 9-12. Call 877-8722 to register.

10:30a • Augusta Road Branch 11:00a • Simpsonville Branch

Ever After Stories: Korea

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

Silly Bands Swap

Friday, October 15 3:30p-5:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Kids are wild about Silly Bands, the funny rubber bands that come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Children are invited to bring their Bands to swap and/or display. We’ll provide the room and the tables; you bring your Bands and an adult caregiver. All children who attend will be given a single band and entered into a Grand Prize raffle for a pack of 24. Call 877-8722 to register.

Bilingual Story Time: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood Cuentos Bilingües: Mi barrio, mi gente

Friday, October 8 • 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.

Lollipops Concert for Kids

Bilingual Story Time: Hi! How are you?

Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?

Saturday, October 9 Join us for Soon, Baboon, Soon featuring Sherwood Mobley, Percussionist. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. Children learn about music and instruments, then interact with them. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

Friday, October 15 • 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: Fall Colors

10:00a-10:30a • Simpsonville Branch 11:30a-12:00p • Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

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KinderCraft: Button Snakes

Wednesday, October 13 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Slither in and listen to stories and songs, then create a silly snake from buttons. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Call 527-9248 to register.

Saturday, October 16 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

CrafTime: Sock Bats

Monday, October 18 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about bats and make a stuffed sock bat of your own. Please bring one black sock. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins October 1. Call 834-3650.

CHILDREN Home School Book Discussion Group

Holiday Cupcake Extravaganza

Tuesday, October 19 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us as we discuss Shiloh, the Newbery award winning book

by Phyllis Naylor. When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to mistreat his dogs. Ages 9-12. Call 963-9031 to register.

Saturday, October 23 • 1:00p-3:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Join cupcake artists Vonda & Rebekah Rutland for new cupcake designs for the upcoming holidays.

Open to children 7 and up with an adult caregiver. Each pair will decorate and take home six cupcakes. $10 materials fee per pair includes cupcakes and a decorating kit. Registration begins October 1. Call 277-0161.

CrafTime: Sock Bats

Tuesday, October 19 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about bats and make a stuffed sock bat of your own. Please bring one black sock. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins October 1. Call 246-1695.

CrafTime: Sock Bats

Tuesday, October 26 • 3:30p-4:15p Pelham (F.W. Symmes) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about bats and make a stuffed sock bat of your own. Please bring one black sock. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins October 1. Call 288-6688.

KinderCraft: Story in a Bag

Wednesday, October 20 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy stories and songs, then recreate the characters on craft sticks so they can retell the story at home.

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

KinderCraft: Monster Face

Wednesday, October 27 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room We’ll get into the Halloween spirit with fun and friendly stories, then make a monster mask to take home. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins October 6. Call 527-9248.

CrafTime: Sock Bats

Wednesday, October 20 • 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about bats and make a stuffed sock bat of your own. Please bring one black sock. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins October 1. Call 527-9248.

Bouncing Babies Boo Bash

Join us for our annual Bouncing Babies Boo Bash. Babies up to 18 months are invited to a special Halloween celebration featuring stories, songs, and finger plays. Prizes will be awarded for the best baby and adult costumes! No groups.

Children are invited to wear costumes to story time programs October 25-29.

Thursday, October 28 • 10:30a • Taylors Branch Thursday, October 28 • 11:00a • Main

CrafTime: Sock Bats

Family Fridays: Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth

Friday, October 22 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Enjoy a stage production of some of your favorite fairy tales when Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth presents The Fairy Tales of Grimm. This program is best appreciated by school age children and above.

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Friday, October 22 • 3:30p-4:15p Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about bats and make a stuffed sock bat of your own. Please bring one black sock. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins October 1. Call 277-7397.

Bilingual Story Time: Day of the Dead Cuentos Bilingües: Día de los muertos

Friday, October 29 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Stories, music, crafts, and a sweet treat will help us celebrate this unique cultural tradition. Cuentos, música, manualidades, y pan dulce nos ayudarán a celebrar este singular evento cultural.

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Grandbaby Books: Naptime

Saturday, October 30 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

Bravo! Chris Raschka

November 2-January 2 The Greenville County Museum of Art will host an exhibit featuring the work of Caldecott medal winner Chris Raschka. The library will schedule group (10 or more) tours and programs to precede or follow museum tours. To book library programs or tours call 527-9248. To book museum tours call 271-7570 x17.

Halloween Stories with Betty Farr

Saturday, October 30 • 11:00a-12:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Families are invited to join local storyteller Betty Farr for Halloween stories and treats. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and join in the Halloween parade.

Twilight Tales: Cats vs. Dogs

The 39 Clues Scavenger Hunt

Monday, November 1 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Are you a dog person or a cat person?

We’ll explore songs and stories to help you decide which would be your perfect pet, then make a dog or cat puppet to take home. All ages welcome. Children may wear their pajamas.

Saturday, October 30 • 3:00p-4:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Work alone or in pairs on this final scavenger hunt based on the locations and events in Storm Warning and Into the Gauntlet, books nine and ten of the popular The 39 Clues series. Prizes will be awarded. For ages 9-14.

Call 877-8722 to register.

Mind Your Manners

Tuesday, November 2 • 4:00p-5:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Learn about manners and practice them while enjoying a full course meal with tips from an etiquette expert. Open to ages 9-12. Space is limited. Registration begins October 1.

Call 277-0161.

Presidents of the United States Did you know: John Q. Adams witnessed a Revolutionary War battle from his home?

John F. Kennedy won a Pulitzer Prize?

Millard Fillmore married his teacher?

KinderCraft: Leaves

Whether you’re writing a report on Abraham Lincoln or just want to learn visit Homework Help → Geography, History & Social Studies → Presidents of the United States.

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fun, interesting facts about a president,

Wednesday, November 3 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring some of the beauty of the season inside. Children will listen to fall stories, then create colorful leaves from powdered paint and paper towels. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins October 13. Call 527-9248.

Home School Book Discussion Group

Thursday, November 4 • 10:00a-11:00a Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch Join us as we discuss From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the Newbery award winning book by E. L. Konigsburg. Having run away with her younger brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, twelve-year-old Claudia strives to become a changed person and a heroine to herself.

Ages 9-12. Registration begins October 4. Call 246-1695.

CHILDREN Laugh ‘n’ Learn for Reading Readiness!

Dear Soldier

Friday, November 5 • 10:00a-12:00p Drop-in Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B We have made the nationally acclaimed Every Child Ready to Read program interactive! You and your child will visit six learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you will work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver.

English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children per adult caregiver maximum.

Thursday, November 11 • 3:30p-4:15p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Join us on Veteran’s Day as we make thank you notes, drawings or holiday cards for our soldiers. Ages 5 and up, ages 5-8 with adult caregiver. Registration begins October 21. Call 268-5955 or email agalea@greenvillelibrary.org.

Bilingual Story Time: Down on the Farm Cuentos Bilingües: Allá en el rancho grande

Friday, November 5 • 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.

CrafTime: Pilgrim Hat Favors

Tuesday, November 9 • 3:30p-4:15p Pelham (F.W. Symmes) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about Thanksgiving and make a pilgrim hat favor. Use it as a candy holder or a pencil cup. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver.

Registration begins November 1. Call 288-6688.

Let’s Pretend: Thanksgiving

Friday, November 12 • 10:30a-11:15a and 3:30p-4:15p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room B We begin with a story that leads to pretend play. Pretend to be pilgrims and Native Americans celebrating the first Thanksgiving together. We’ll prepare for the day by fishing, gathering food from the garden, building fires and more! Ages 2-5. Space is limited. Registration begins October 15.

Call 527-9248.

KinderCraft: Paper Bag Owl

Wednesday, November 10 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Whooo knows how much fun you’ll have as you listen to owl stories and songs and make your own owl to take home. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins October 20. Call 527-9248.

Family Fridays: Timmy and Susana Abell

Friday, November 12 • 7:00p-7:45p Hughes Main Library Meeting Rooms A-C You’ll find yourself standing up and clapping for Timmy and Susana Abell and their amazing blend of puppetry, storytelling and music played on seven different instruments. All ages welcome.

In BeTween Craft: Rainbow Webs

Home School Book Discussion Group

Thursday, November 11 • 10:00a-11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Join us as we discuss From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the Newbery award winning book by E. L. Konigsburg. Having run away with her younger brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, twelve-year-old Claudia strives to become a changed person and a heroine to herself.

Ages 9-12. Registration begins October 4. Call 877-8722.

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Wednesday, November 10 • 3:45p-4:45p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Use a paper plate loom to weave scraps of yarn into a web of rainbow colors. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins October 13. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Grandbaby Books: My Family

Saturday, November 13 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

children Lollipops Concert for Kids

KinderCraft: Popcorn Ball Turkey

10:00a-10:30a • Greer Branch

Bilingual Story Time: Welcome Home!

Cuentos Bilingües: Mi casa es tu casa

Saturday, November 13 Join us for Bach's Big Adventure featuring the GSO String Quintet. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

Wednesday, November 17 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Children will enjoy turkey songs and stories, then “gobble up” turkeys made from popcorn balls. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins October 27. Call 527-9248.

Friday, November 19 • 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.

11:30a-12:00p • Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

CrafTime: Pilgrim Hat Favors

Monday, November 15 • 3:30p-4:15p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about Thanksgiving and make a pilgrim hat favor. Use it as a candy holder or a pencil cup. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins November 1. Call 834-3650.

Grandbaby Books: Winter Fun

Saturday, November 27 • 10:00a-10:30a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

Home School Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 16 • 10:00a-11:00a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us as we discuss From the MixedUp Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the Newbery award winning book

by E. L. Konigsburg. Having run away with her younger brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, twelve-year-old Claudia strives to become a changed person and a heroine to herself. Ages 9-12.

Registration begins October 4. Call 963-9031.

AT&T The Real Yellow Pages is a proud supporter of The Greenville County Library System.

CrafTime: Pilgrim Hat Favors

Join us for an afternoon craft time featuring a story about Thanksgiving and make a pilgrim hat favor. Use it as a candy holder or a pencil cup. Ages 5-11, ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins November 1.

Tuesday, November 16 • 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch • 246-1695

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Tuesday, November 16 • 3:30p-4:15p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch • 877-8722

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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

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upcoming KinderCraft: Holiday Trees

Wednesday, December 1 • 10:30a-11:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Room Celebrate the holiday season with stories and songs, then make a small tree from paper, toilet paper rolls and stickers. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins November 10.

Call 527-9248.

Ever After Stories: Colonial America

Bilingual Story Time: A Piñata in a Pine Tree: Christmas Traditions South of the Border Cuentos Bilingües: ¡Feliz navidad, próspero año, y felicidad!

Friday, December 3 • 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.

Christmas Ornaments Saturday, December 4 • 11:00a-12:00p

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Thursday, December 2 • 7:00p-7:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Room Join us as we explore Colonial America through stories and a craft. Try a bite of Shrewsbury cake and make a colonial treasure box of your own. Ages 7 and up.

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Design and create a Christmas ornament. Materials and instruction provided. Space is limited. Ages 5-10. Registration begins November 4. Call 277-0161.

Twilight Tales: Holiday Open House Monday, December 6 • 7:00p-8:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Join us for an evening of holiday fun. We’ll read Christmas stories, sing carols, trim the tree and make ornaments to decorate our tree and to take home. All ages welcome.

Porkchop Productions Presents:

Holly and the Secret Santa Monday, November 29 • Travelers Rest Branch • 4:15p-5:00p Tuesday, November 30 • Greer Branch • 4:15p-5:00p Wednesday, December 1 • Pelham Road Branch • 4:15p-5:00p Thursday, December 2 • Simpsonville Branch • 4:15p-5:00p Friday, December 3 • Main • 10:00a-10:45a & 7:00p-7:45p

Join Holly the Elf on another adventure of holiday hilarity! Christmas presents arriving before Christmas? It can't be! Santa is still on vacation! Charismatic characters, big laughs and a mystery or two highlight this one-of-a-kind tale. Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.

children Ongoing Children’s Programs Dedicated to socialization and skill building The library will close at 6:00p on november 24 and will be closed november 25 and 26. morning story times end december 3. For more information, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9248.

Due to space limitations, many scheduled story times and special programs cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking permission for your group of 5 or more, please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior library permission to attend a program will be denied admission.

Standard Programs

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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

Mauldin 10:00a 11:00a

Greer 10:00a 11:00a

Pelham Rd. 10:00a 11:00a

Simpsonville 10:00a 11:00a

Taylors 10:30a

Travelers Rest 10:30a

Berea 10:30a

Fountain Inn 10:30a

Augusta Rd. 10:30a

Mother Goose on the Loose: Rhymes, rhythm and fun for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Limit 40 people. No groups.

Three children per adult caregiver maximum.

Pelham Rd. 9:30a 11:00a

Simpsonville 10:00a 11:00a

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

Main 10:30a

C PM SR V

C PA PM S V

Musical Jamboree: Explore children’s literature using music, song and dance. For 18 months-4 years. No prrogram 10/14 and 10/7. See Firefighters, Fire Trucks schedule. 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 program 10/14. See Firefighters, Fire Trucks schedule. LK NS PA PM V

Skills

Main 11:00a Taylors 10:30a 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 • OCT/NOV 2010

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

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

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.

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

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