Check It Out A P u bl i c at i o n of t he P i c k en s Co u nt y L i b ra r y S ys t em
Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 304 Biltmore Road Easley, SC 29640 850-7077 Mon. - Thu. 9AM - 9PM Fri. & Sat. 9AM - 6PM Sun. 2PM - 6PM
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Summer Reading 2018: Libraries Rock! We’ll have prizes and programs for all ages. Sign-ups start June 1!
Central-Clemson Regional Branch 105 Commons Way Central, SC 29630 639-2711 Mon. - Thu. 9AM - 9PM Fri. & Sat. 9AM - 6PM Sun. 2PM - 6PM
Sarlin Community Branch 15 S. Palmetto Street Liberty, SC 29657 843-5805 Mon. 10AM - 7PM Tues. - Fri. 10AM - 6PM Sat. 10AM - 2PM
Village Branch 124 N. Catherine Street Pickens, SC 29671 898-5747
Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 9AM - 7PM Wed., & Fri. 9AM - 6PM Sat. 10AM - 2PM
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Children and ’Tweens: Early readers (ages 0-5), children (ages 5-9), and ’tweens (ages 10-12) who sign up will receive a bag (sports bag for ’tweens), a bookmark or newsletter, and a reading log with stickers. Those who complete summer reading (25 books for early readers, 25 books or 12.5 hours for children and ’tweens) will receive a voucher for a Greenville Drive ticket, a paper music note to write their name on and add to our wall, a medal, and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing. Early Readers will also receive a music-themed rubber duck. Complete an additional reading log for an extra entry into the Grand Prize Drawings-- Early Readers: keyboard playmat, Children: Ukulele Starter Kit, ’Tweens: BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones Also, join us for special performances throughout June and July. Find a performance schedule in the Children’s section of this newsletter.
Teens: Sign up for Summer Reading and receive a sports bag, a bookmark, a reading log, and an entry into the teen weekly prize drawing (weekly prizes are $25 gift cards to local establishments). Complete the program (12 hours) to receive a voucher for a Greenville Drive ticket, a weekly prize drawing entry, and an entry into the Grand Prize drawing for Beats Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Complete an additional reading log for an extra entry into the Grand Prize drawing.
Adults: Beginning June 1, adults can enter weekly prize drawings during checkout (one entry per day, at one branch only please). Earn extra entries by attending adult library programs during June and July. Complete a “Libraries Rock” Bingo Card by July 31 to be entered in our Grand Prize drawing. Bingo cards will be available at all branches. The adult Grand Prize, sponsored by Greenville Drive, is a package which includes: a behind-the-scenes tour of Fluor Field, 4 Green Monster seat tickets to the Reading All-Stars game on Aug. 19 at 4pm, 2 hats, 2 t-shirts, 1 mini-bat, 1 baseball, and a $100 Visa gift card to use at a restaurant before the game and/or refreshments at the field. The Runner-Up Prize is a Kindle Fire 8.
All Ages Prize: Thanks to a generous donation by former NFL star and Clemson graduate, Donnell Woolford, we have an extra prize category this year! Everyone who completes Summer Reading (kids and teens by reading the required amount, adults by completing a Bingo card) will be entered into a drawing for 1 pair of Clemson football tickets (game TBD). We’ll draw one winner from each branch!
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley: Regular Programming B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) New Film Fridays Bring some snacks and enjoy a FREE movie every Friday at 3:30pm*. All are welcome. May 4: May 11: May 18: May 25:
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (*starting at 3pm) (PG-13) Roman J. Israel, Esq. (PG-13) Darkest Hour (PG-13) Forever My Girl (PG)
June 1: June 8: June 15: June 22: June 29:
The Justice League (PG-13) Walking Out (PG-13) Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13) Same Kind of Different as Me (PG-13) The Commuter (PG-13)
Get help navigating your eReader, tablet, laptop, or other electronic device*! Call 850-7077 x 112 for a 30 minute, one-on-one session.
Appointments are available: Wed., May 9: 3-5pm Wed., May 23: 11am-1pm Wed., June 6: 6-8pm Wed., June 20: 3-5pm Open to all ages. Space is limited. Registration required.
*Assistance is provided by library staff, not IT professionals.
Easley Book Club Color with us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm
Bridge Club Every Wednesday at 1pm All levels welcome.
Le Monde Francophone Join us for a relaxed time of conversational French on the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm
May 15 & June 19 from 6-7pm We now meet in the large study room. Need help finding us? Ask any library staff member.
Sit and Stitch
Needlecraft on the 3rd Saturday of each month
May 19 and June 16 at 10:30am
Modernist Author Series Join us as we continue to explore Modernism. All are welcome.
Ulysses by James Joyce Thursday, June 14 from 3-5pm Meet us in the small study room. Not sure where that is? Just ask. We’re here to help.
Mah Jong (all styles) Every Thursday at 1pm All levels welcome.
Tavern Tales Join us at Nick’s Tavern & Deli in downtown Clemson on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm Tuesday, May 15: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Tuesday, June 19: On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan Extra copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
Easley Writers Group
Write with Celeste Charlene on the 3rd Saturday of each month
May 19 and June 16 from 2-4pm
From the Computer Lab… We offer a variety of FREE computer classes at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. For a complete schedule of classes, stop by any branch or visit: www.pickens.lib.sc.us/ computer_classes.htm. You MUST register at least 30 minutes prior to the start of class. If no one has registered, the class will be cancelled. Speak to a library staff person or call 850-7077 to register.
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley: New & Special Programming What is Diabetes?
Build a Healthy Future Through Nutrition
What does it mean to have diabetes? What are the symptoms and risk factors? How can you prevent or manage it? Learn the basics at a free informational presentation by Shana Madden from Clemson Cooperative Extension
Lisa Pettey, from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program of DHEC, will fill your head with good information so that you can fill your plate with food that is good for you! Free but space is limited. Please call 850-7077 to register.
Thursday, May 3 2pm
Essential Oils: Women’s Health Learn tips, tricks, and recipes for using essential oils to support the needs of a woman’s body!
Thursday, May 10 10am
Monday, May 7 at 3pm
Lavender Bath Bombs Create your very own lavender bath bomb! Supplies will be provided for each participant to make one, but space is limited. Please call 850-7077 to reserve your spot. Ages 18 and up please.
Wednesday, May 16 at 2pm
2018 Adult Summer Reading Programs: Libraries Rock! Summer Reading isn’t just for kids! In addition to entering our weekly prize drawings, adults are invited to pick up and complete a “Libraries Rock” Bingo Card to be entered in our Grand Prize drawing. And don’t miss these wonderful programs at the Easley Library:
Create Your Own Silhouette Art Piece Using Sheet Music Create a DIY, frame-ready silhouette art piece using sheet music! All supplies will be provided, but space is limited. Please register by calling 850-7077. Ages 18 and up please.
Wednesday, June 6 2:30pm
Flip Flop Wreaths Make a fun summer wreath out of flip flops! Supplies are provided but limited so feel free to bring your own flip flops. Also, space is limited so please register by calling 850-7077. Ages 18 and up please.
Thursday, June 14 2:30pm
Rock Academy Session presented by the Fine Arts Center of Easley Russ Chapman, instructor at the Fine Arts Center, and some of his students will demonstrate various instruments and show how they can be combined to form a band. Fans of all types of music will enjoy program
Thursday, June 7 10:30am
Create Your Own CD Picture Frame Stand We’ll use old CDs, embellishments, scrapbook paper and more to create one-of-a-kind picture frames. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring items you’d like to add, a photo, and your imagination. Space is limited so please call 850-7077 to register. Ages 18 and up please.
Thursday, June 21 at 10:30am
Tyler Monroe Concert Upstate native and singer/songwriter, Tyler Monroe, will be bringing his signature country twang to the library as part of this year’s Summer Reading program. All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of country music favorites, old and new.
Tuesday, June 26 at 7pm
For more information about Tyler, check out: www.facebook.com/tylermonroemusic
Sarlin Branch, Liberty Muffins and Manis for Mother’s Day! Bring your daughter, or your mom, and enjoy some muffins while you get your nails painted for Mother’s Day! This free program is sponsored by the Sarlin Friends of the Library but you must call 843-5805 to make an appointment. Space is limited so call today!
Saturday, May 12
Yack and Yarn
Family Craft Night
If you do any type of needlecraft, OR if you’re interested in learning, join the Yack and Yarn Knitting Circle on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am.
Tuesday, May 15 at 4pm: Tissue Paper Seed Bombs Supplies provided. Free but space is limited. Call 843-5805 to reserve your spot!
All levels welcome.
May 5 & 19 and June 2 & 16
Culinary Club Join the Culinary Club to swap tips and tricks, learn techniques, and eat amazing food! Make a dish and bring it to share on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30am. All ages and abilities are welcome at this program presented by the Friends of the Sarlin Community Library. May 9: Sandwiches! Bring samples of your favorite sandwiches to share at the Liberty Library. All are welcome for food, fun and fellowship! June 13: Meet at the Liberty Library at 11:30am to carpool to The Lighthouse Restaurant in Seneca. All are invited for great food with a lovely lake view!
Card Making with Stamps Letha Kay from Upcountry Stamper will provide supplies and show you how to create cards using Stampin’ Up products. We’ll use a different technique each time. Come to one or all! Monday, May 14 at 5pm Tuesday, May 22 at 1pm Thursday, May 24 at 10am Thursday, June 14 at 10am Tuesday, June 19 at 3pm Free but space is limited. Call 843-5805 to register. Ages 16 and up.
Messy Munchkins for ages 0-5 Dress for a mess and join us on the 4th Friday of each month at 10:30am for all kinds of sensory play
Friday, May 25 and June 22 at 10:30am
Snack & Chat Stop by Sweet Tokens Bakery on Commerce Street in Liberty for coffee, treats, and good conversation on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We’ll have books available to check out so bring your library card!
Wednesday, May 16 at 9am Wednesday, June 20 at 9am
Basic Computer Class Learn the basics of using a computer! This hands-on program is free but space is limited. Please call 843-5805 to register.
Thursday, May 31 at 11am
Father’s Day Bingo
Summer Kids Camp!
Children are invited to play Bingo to win Father’s Day presents for Dad! Friday, June 15 at 10:30am Free but please register by calling 843-5805.
Ages 5-12 are invited to come every Wednesday from June 13 through July 25 at 3pm for a summer camp! June 13: Art project June 20: Yoga (bring a mat or towel) June 27: Once Upon a Time- Explore fairy tales from around the world with the Upcountry History Museum. SPACE IS LIMITED! Call 843-5805 to register. July 11: Music Fun- Bluegrass group Left Lane will play music and let us try out some instruments! July 18: Safe Haven- meet some cool animals! July 25: Play Bingo for prizes!
Village Branch, Pickens May the 4th Be With You Bingo!
May 7-11: How Many Chocolates?
Play Bingo for Star Wars-themed prizes on Friday, May 4 at 3:30pm. Free but space is limited. Call 898-5747 to register.
Stop by and guess how many chocolates are in the jar. The closest guest wins the jar for Mom! Guessing closes at 6pm on Thursday, May 10. The winner will be notified on Friday, May 11.
Pinterest Craft Club
Knit Pickens
Monday, May 14 at 1pm: Negative Space Painting We will not meet this summer. See you soon!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. May 12 & 26 AND June 9 & 23 at 10:30am
Pickens Book Club
Books & Brews Come see us at The Appalachian Ale House to check out a book or just say hi. Tuesday May 15 and June 19 from 5-7pm
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am May 15 at 10am: Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister June 19 at 10am: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Messy Munchkins (ages 0-5)
Basic Computer Class
Dress for a mess and join us for sensory play May 15 at 10:30am We will NOT meet in June but join us for a Summer Reading program.
Learn the basics of using a computer. This hands-on program is free, but space is limited. Please call 898-5747 to register. Tuesday, May 17 at 11am OR Thursday, June 14 at 5pm
Homeschool Hangout On Monday, May 21 at 1pm, kids are invited to play games while parents share ideas and resources with others who homeschool. We will not meet during the summer. See you in the fall!
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Rock Painting Party
Bring a towel or blanket and watch the movie! We’ll provide snacks but feel free to bring your own as well. Friday, May 25 at 3:30pm
We’ll provide the supplies! Bring your imagination and paint rocks to keep or hide around town Friday, June 1 at 3:30pm
Breakfast and Books with Nana
Father’s Day Craft Drop-In
Share what you’ve been reading and hear what Willie Mae has been reading while enjoying some breakfast and laughs Wednesday, June 13 at 9am
Drop-in between 10am and 1pm and make a craft for Dad! Saturday, June 16
Lilo and Stitch Day Watch the movie and have some snacks with us on Tuesday, June 26 at 1pm!
Summer Fun Photo Contest From June 4 through July 31, email a picture of yourself with your library card on vacation to: pkreference@pickens.lib.sc.us. We will print them, post them and award 2 prizes: -A prize for the person who sends the picture from the furthest location -A prize for the person with the most creative picture Be sure to include your name and phone number with your submissions. We look forward to traveling with you this summer.
Summer Kids Camp Ages 5-12 are invited to join us every Thursday from June 14 through July 26 at 10am for a summer camp! We’ll have a different activity each week! June 14: Art project June 21: Yoga (bring a mat or towel) June 28: Once Upon a Time- Explore fairy tales from around the world with the Upcountry History Museum. SPACE IS LIMITED! Call 898-5747 to register. July 5: Outdoor Fun- bubbles and sidewalk chalk July 12: Music Fun- Bluegrass group Left Lane will play music and let us try out some instruments! July 19: Safe Haven- meet some cool animals! July 26: Play Bingo for prizes!
Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Spring Local Author Showcase Support local authors! Books from a variety of genres and subjects will be available for purchase and signing. Please note that some authors may only be able to accept cash.
Sunday, May 20 from 3:30-5:30pm This showcase will feature: Kelcie Brunson, Liz Carey, Nita Chanley, Elysabeth Eldering, Jason Fort, Teresa Garrido, Craig C. Johnson, Emily Martin, Lynn Mayberry, Roger Miller, Deb Richardson-Moore, Carl Sharperson, Lawrence Webb, Jay Wright
Knit Wits!
Central-Clemson Book Club
Are you interested in learning to knit or crochet? Do you already do some type of needlecraft but have trouble setting aside time to work on unfinished projects? Join us!
We meet on the 1st Wednesday* of each month at 7pm.
Every Monday at 3pm
Thursday Trivia Night Join us on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm for Jeopardy-style trivia! Teams or individual play will be determined depending on the number of participants. We’ll have prizes!
May 2: Everybody’s Fool by Richard Russo June 6: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald July 11*: TBA
Lost Sock Memorial Day Join us in remembrance of socks long past! Drop in for games and crafts using single socks on
Tuesday, May 8 from 3-5pm
Thursday, May 3 at 7pm Thursday, June 7 at 7pm
Brown Bag Cinema Bring a lunch and join us for a movie on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 1pm.
May 10: The Post (PG-13) June 14: Jumanji (PG-13)
May 24: Downsizing (R) June 28: TBD
Messy Munchkins for ages 0-5 Dress for a mess and join us for sensory play 2nd Friday of each month 9am AND 10:30am
May 11 & June 8
Lucky Penny Day
Scavenger Hunt
Stop by all day and pick up a lucky penny on
Wednesday, May 23
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt Challenge on Thursday, May 24. Return your completed Hunt by Tuesday, May 29 at 9pm. A Grand Prize Winner will be drawn!
Fifth of Wilde
National Flip Flop Day
Join us for a round-table reading of
Bring a pair of flip flops for a drop-in craft on Friday, June 15 Drop by between 2 and 5pm
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde on Tuesday, May 29 at 6pm
BARK Children who can read independently can make an appointment to read a book to a therapy dog! Call 639-2711 to make an appointment. Fridays, 10am-12pm: June 1, 15, 22, 29 & July 6, 20, 27 AND Sundays: June 10 & July 15
Cat Castles Bring your own boxes and we’ll provide yarn, bells, paint, glue and inspiration on Thursday, June 21 Drop in from 6-9pm
Children’s Programming
Preschool Storytime Stories, games, and crafts for ages 2-5 and caregivers
Every Monday at 10:30am: Liberty Every Tuesday at 10:30am: Easley Every Wednesday at 10:30am: Pickens Every Wednesday at 10:30am: Central-Clemson
Wiggles and Giggles Music, movement, and nursery rhymes for little ones up to 3 years old with a caregiver
Easley: Every Wednesday 9:30am AND 10 :30am Central-Clemson: Every Thursday at 10:30am
Spectrum Storytime Children with special needs and their families are invited for a Beary Special evening with local author Jenna Stewart Raines!
Monday, May 7 at 6:30pm at the Easley Library Jenna will share her newly published book about a special bear’s first day of school and the power of friendship. We’ll also have games and crafts! We will not meet in June so that all may enjoy a Summer Reading performance by the Critter Keeper. These storytimes are made possible by a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.
Mother Goose on the Loose For Babies & toddlers
The Magic School Bus for grades K-4
th
Enjoy an episode of The Magic School Bus followed by a supporting science experiment, game, or craft! Easley: Every Tuesday at 3:30pm Pickens: Every Wednesday at 3:30pm
Pokémon League, Tournaments, & Video Game Tournaments All ages are welcome, but kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pokémon League: Every Thursday at 5:30pm at the Easley Library AND nd th 2 & 4 Monday of each month at 6pm at the Central-Clemson Library (3/12. 3/26, 4/9 and 4/23)
Tournaments: Saturday, June 16 at 9:30am at the Easley Library Pokémon Video Game Tournament: Saturday, June 23, registration at 9:30am at the Easley Library
Lego Storybuilders All ages* are invited to listen to a story and build on what you’ve heard.
Central- Clemson: Every Wednesday at 3:30pm Easley: Every Friday at 3:30pm *In addition to Legos, we have larger Duplo blocks for younger children.
The American Girls Club
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10am at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley for an enrichment program based on the American Girl series.
May 12 at 10am: Isabelle: we’ll watch the movie
Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight June 9 at 10am: Mia
Children’s Programming (cont.)
Messy Munchkins is at Every Branch! Ages 0-5, with a caregiver, are invited to dress for a mess and join us for multi-sensory play.
Easley: 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at 9am AND 10:30am Central-Clemson: 2nd Friday of each month at 9am AND 10:30am Pickens: 3rd Tuesday of each month* at 10:30am (*we will NOT meet in June due to our Summer Reading program)
Liberty: 4th Friday of each month at 10:30am
Free Family Films! 4th
Join us on the Saturday of each month at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley May 26 at 11am Ferdinand (PG) June 23 at 11am: Paddington 2 (PG)
Thomas the Tank Engine Read & Play! All aboard! Characters from Thomas the Tank Engine will share stories AND kids will have a chance to play with a Thomas the Train model set!
Thursday, June 14 at 10:30am: Easley Library Thursday, June 21 at 2:30pm: Central-Clemson Library
Children’s Summer Reading 2018 Remember that children of ALL ages can sign up for Summer Reading beginning June 1! Even if your child is too young to read, sign them up and read to them! In addition to earning prizes for reading, please join us for interactive performances throughout June and July. Easley Library: Mondays at 10:30am & 6:30pm Liberty Library: Mondays at 2:30pm (except 7/16) Pickens Library: Tuesdays at 10:30am Central-Clemson Library: Tuesdays at 2:30pm June 4/5: The Critter Keeper (www.critterkeeperupstate.com) June 11/12: Safe Haven (www.rescueexotics.org) June 18/19: Professor Whizzpop (www.themagictomshow.com) June 25/26: Drum4work (www.drum4work.com) July 2/3: B-Rad (www.bradkidsmagic.com) July 9/10: Yasu Ishidu (www.yasutheatre.com) July 16/17: Doug Berky (www.dougberkytheatre.com) July 23/24: Roper Mountain Science (www.ropermountain.org)
Teen Programming: all teen programs start at 5pm at the Easley Library
Get Your Game On 1st Thursday of each month at 5pm
Thursday, May 3 Thursday, June 7
Boku No Gaijin Anime Club 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
Thursday, May 10 at 5pm Make Senpai notice you by hanging out and watching anime! We’ll also be making Pokémon-themed origami bookmarks that will make even Professor Oak jealous.
Thursday, June 14 at 5pm In Japan, koi fish can represent advancement and determination. Celebrate the end of the school year by making your own koi fish and create good luck for the next year!
Thursday, May 24 and June 28 at 5pm On the 4th Thursday of each month we open a mystery box sent straight from Japan filled with authentic Japanese candy. Don’t miss your chance to try some fun and interesting Japanese snacks!
Teen Art Club 2nd Tuesday of each month May 8: Teen Art Contest Exhibition & Awards Ceremony All submissions will be on display from 9am-6pm. The Awards Ceremony will start at 5pm.
June 12: Charcoal sketching
Teen Book Café 3rd Thursday of each month at 5pm at the Easley Library Drink coffee and talk. May 17: Discuss the importance of romance in your favorite YA novels. Warning: Heartbreak and love triangles guaranteed. June 21: Talk about your favorite illustrated works (graphic novels, comics, and manga)
Treat Yo Self Pamper yourself the way that you deserve.
Tuesday, May 29: DIY Sugar scrubs Show your skin that you care.
Thursday, May 31: Movie Night Black Panther
Teen Advisory Board We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to design library programs for teens. Anyone aged 12-18 who is currently enrolled in middle or high school can join. Community service hours can be earned. Applications are available at any branch, or just come to a meeting.
May 15 and June 19
NEW: Adulting 101 Being an adult is hard. Like, really hard. Seriously. Learn to navigate the world of adulthood in Adulting 101!
Tuesday, May 22: job interviews Tuesday, June 26: resumes
Every Monday in June and July, we’ll be working on various creative projects to be compiled and published for library circulation at the end of the summer. If you would like to have your work featured in our first anthology, join us on Mondays to work on and submit your creative pieces. Short stories, poetry, illustrations, fanfiction, think pieces-- all genres welcome!
Schedule of Events May 1 • Get Crafty for Teens, 5pm, wooden picture holders, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 1 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 2 • Central-Clemson Book Club, 7pm, Everybody’s Fool by Richard Russo, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 3 • What is Diabetes? presented by Shana Madden from Clemson Cooperative Extension, 2pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 3 • Get Your Game On: Dragon Ball FighterZ, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 3 • Trivia Night, 7pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 4 • Messy Munchkins, 9am AND 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 4 • May the 4th Be With You Bingo! 3:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens (space limited, call 898-5747 to register) May 4 • New Film Friday, 3pm, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 5 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty May 6 • First Sunday Book Sale, 2:30-4:30 (Friends members can enter at 2pm), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 7-11 • How Many Chocolates? Guessing closes at 6pm on May 10, winner notified on May 11 May 7 • Build a Healthy Future Through Nutrition, with Lisa Pettey from WIC, 3pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (call 850-7077 to register) May 7 • Spectrum Storytime with Jenna Stewart Raines, author of Beary Special, 6:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 8 • Teen Art Contest Exhibition, 9am-5pm, Awards Ceremony, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 8 • Lost Sock Memorial Day, 3-5pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 8 • Easley Book Club, 7pm, An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears, Chapter 1: A Question of Precedence, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 9 • Culinary Club, 11:30am, Sandwiches!, bring samples of your favorite sandwiches to share, Sarlin Branch, Liberty May 9 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), 3-5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (call 850-7077 x 112 for an appointment) May 10 • Essential Oils: Women’s Health, 10am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 10 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, The Post (PG-13), Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 10 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, 5pm, Pokémon origami books, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 11 • Messy Munchkins, 9am AND 10:30am, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 11 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Roman J. Israel, Esq. (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 12 • Muffins and Manis for Mother’s Day, Sarlin Branch Liberty (space limited, call 843-5805 for an appointment) May 12 • American Girls Club, Isabelle, movie: Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight, 10am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 12 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens May 14 • Pinterest Craft Club: Negative Space Painting, 1pm, Village Branch, Pickens May 14 • Card Making with Stamps, 5pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (ages 16 and up, space limited, call 843-5805 to register) May 15 • Pickens Book Club, 10am, Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister, Village Branch, Pickens May 15 • Messy Munchkins, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens May 15 • Family Craft Night, 4pm, Tissue Paper Seed Bombs, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (space limited, call 843-5805 to register) May 15 • Teen Advisory Board, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 15 • Books & Brews, 5-7pm, Appalachian Ale House, 205 E. Main St., Pickens 29671 May 15 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 15 • Le Monde Francophone, 6-7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 15 • Tavern Tales, 6pm, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, meet at Nick’s Tavern & Deli, 107 Sloan St., Clemson, 29631 May 16 • Snack and Chat, 9am, meet at Sweet Tokens Bakery, 16 S. Commerce St., Liberty 29657 May 16 • Lavender Bath Bombs, 2pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (ages 18 and up, space limited, call 850-7077 to register) May 17 • Basic Computer Class, 11am, Village Branch, Pickens (space limited, call 898-5747 to register) May 17 • Teen Book Café: romance in YA novels, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 18 • Messy Munchkins, 9am AND 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 18 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Darkest Hour (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 19 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty May 19 • Sit and Stitch, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 19 • Easley Writers Group, 2-4pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 20 • Spring Local Author Showcase, 3:30-5:30pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 21 • Homeschool Hangout, 1pm, Village Branch, Pickens May 22 • Card Making with Stamps, 1pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (ages 16 and up, space limited, call 843-5805 to register) May 22 • Adulting 101 for Teens: job interviews, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 22 • The Great American Read premieres on PBS at 8pm! May 23 • Lucky Penny Day, all day, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 23 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), 11am-1pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (call 850-7077 x 112 for an appointment) May 24 • Scavenger Hunt- pick up your sheet on 5/24, return by 5/29 for a chance to win a prize, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 24 • Card Making with Stamps, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (ages 16 and up, space limited, call 843-5805 to register) May 24 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, Downsizing (R), Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 24 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, 5pm, Japan Crate, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 25 • Messy Munchkins, 10:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty May 25 • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy movie and snacks, 3:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens May 25 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Forever My Girl (PG), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 26 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens May 26 • Family Film, 11am, Ferdinand (PG), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 28 • The Pickens County Library System will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day, all locations May 29 • Treat Yo Self for Teens: Sugar Scrubs, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley May 29 • Fifth of Wilde, 6pm, round table reading of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, Central-Clemson Regional Branch May 31 • Basic Computer Class, 11am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (space limited, call 843-5805 to register) May 31 • Treat Yo Self for Teens: Movie Night- Black Panther, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Schedule of Events June 1 • Summer Reading Sign Ups start! June 1, 10, 15, 22, 29 & July 6, 15, 20, 27 • BARK, Central-Clemson Regional Branch (see Central-Clemson page for details, call 639-2711 to register) June 1 • Messy Munchkins, 9am AND 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 1 • Rock Painting Party, 3:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens June 1 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, The Justice League (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 2 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty June 3 • First Sunday Book Sale, 2:30-4:30 (Friends members can enter at 2pm), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 4 - July 31 • Summer Fun Photo Contest, Village Branch, Pickens (see Pickens page for details) June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Creative Workshop for teens, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (see Teen page for more details) June 5 • Get Crafty for Teens, 5pm, flower crowns, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 5 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 6 • Silhouette Art Pieces With Sheet Music, 2:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (ages 18 and up, space limited, call 850-7077 to register) June 6 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), 6-8pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (call 850-7077 x 112 for an appointment) June 6 • Central-Clemson Book Club, 7pm, The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald, Central-Clemson Regional Branch June 7 • Rock Academy Session, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 7 • Get Your Game On: Dragon Ball FighterZ, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 7 • Trivia Night, 7pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch June 8 • Messy Munchkins, 9am AND 10:30am, Central-Clemson Regional Branch June 8 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Walking Out (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 9 • American Girls Club, Mia, 10am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 9 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens June 12 • Teen Art Club, 5pm, charcoal sketching, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 12 • Easley Book Club, 7pm, An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears, Chapter 2: The Great Trust, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 13 • Breakfast and Books with Nana, 9am, Village Branch, Pickens June 13 • Culinary Club, 11:30am, Meet at Sarlin Branch, Liberty and carpool to The Lighthouse Restaurant in Seneca June 13, 20, 27 & July 11, 18, 25 • Summer Kids Camp, 3pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (see Liberty page for details) June 14 , 21, 28 & July 5, 12, 19, 26 • Summer Kids Camp, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens (see Pickens page for details) June 14 • Card Making with Stamps, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (ages 16 and up, space limited, call 843-5805 to register) June 14 • Thomas the Tank Engine Read and Play, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial, Library, Easley June 14 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, Jumanji (PG-13), Central-Clemson Regional Branch June 14 • Flip Flop Wreaths, 2:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (ages 18 and up, space limited, call 850-7077 to register) June 14 • Modernist Author Series, 3-5pm, Ulysses by James Joyce, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 14 • Basic Computer Class, 5pm, Village Branch, Pickens (space limited, call 898-5747 to register) June 14 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, 5pm, Koi Fish, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 15 • Messy Munchkins, 9am AND 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 15 • Father’s Day Bingo, win presents for Dad!, 10:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (space limited, call 843-5805 to register) June 15 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 16 • Pokémon Tournament, 9:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 16 • Father’s Day Craft Drop-In, 10am-1pm, Village Branch, Pickens June 16 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty June 16 • Sit and Stitch, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 16 • Easley Writers Group, 2-4pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 19 • Pickens Book Club, 10am, Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Village Branch, Pickens June 19 • Card Making with Stamps, 3pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (ages 16 and up, space limited, call 843-5805 to register) June 19 • Books & Brews, 5-7pm, Appalachian Ale House, 205 E. Main St., Pickens 29671 June 19 • Teen Advisory Board, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 19 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 19 • Le Monde Francophone, 6-7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 19 • Tavern Tales, 6pm, On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan, meet at Nick’s Tavern & Deli, 107 Sloan St., Clemson, 29631 June 20 • Snack and Chat, 9am, meet at Sweet Tokens Bakery, 16 S. Commerce St., Liberty 29657 June 20 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), 3-5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (call 850-7077 x 112 for an appointment) June 21 • Thomas the Tank Engine Read and Play, 2:30pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch June 21 • CD Picture Frame Stand, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (age 18 and up, space limited, call 850-7077 to register) June 21 • Teen Book Club: illustrated works (graphic novels, manga, comics), 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 21 • Cat Castles, drop in from 6-9pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch June 22 • Messy Munchkins, 10:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty June 22 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Same Kind of Different as Me (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 23 • Pokémon Video Game Tournament, registration at 9:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 23 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens June 23 • Family Film, 11am, Paddington 2, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 26 • Lilo and Stitch Day, 1pm, Village Branch, Pickens June 26 • Adulting 101 for teens: resumes, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 26 • Tyler Monroe Concert, 7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 28 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, TBD, Central-Clemson Regional Branch June 28 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, 5pm, Japan Crate, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley June 29 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, The Commuter (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Many thanks to the local organizations, businesses, and individuals who have generously supported Summer Reading 2018 Ace Hardware of Pickens The Framery (Liberty) The Friends of the Library The Greenville Drive The Golden Butterfly (Pickens) Groucho’s of Easley Ingles of Liberty Ingles of Pickens Inky’s (Easley) Liberty Pharmacy Little Bistro (Liberty) Ruby Tuesday of Easley Stefano's Restaurant (Liberty) Sweet Tokens Bakery (Liberty) Tony's Pizza (Liberty) Donnell Woolford Yank's Restaurant (Liberty)
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