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NEW! Book a Librarian! Beginning July 1, Book a Librarian will take the place of all computer classes, including BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). You can book a 45 minute, one-on-one session with a librarian at any branch to help you with basic computer skills, device navigation, researching a topic, genealogy, and more! Sessions will be offered Monday-Friday and you’ll need to fill out a form in advance. Please note that there are certain topics that we cannot assist with such as: IT repairs, hardware and software installation, editing resumes or papers, legal/medical/tax advice, suggesting products for purchase, and others. If your request is declined, we will do our best to suggest another resource that may help. If you’d like to book a session, or if you’d like more information, pick up a form at any library location, ask a staff member, or call 850-7077.
Summer Reading Ends July 31! In order to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawings, children and teens must complete their reading logs by July 31. Earn an extra entry by completing an additional reading log! Weekly Prize Drawings for adults will continue through the end of July. Enter at any branch when you check out items. Earn extra entries by attending library programs. Adults, don’t forget to complete and submit your “Libraries Rock” Bingo Card by July 31 to be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing for a Greenville Drive Prize Pack. A Runner-Up will receive a Kindle Fire 8. Everyone who completes Summer Reading will be entered into an All Ages Prize Drawing for one pair of Clemson football tickets. We’ll have one winner from each branch! Many thanks to all of the local organizations, businesses, and individuals who have generously supported Summer Reading 2018.
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley The Little Red Shed is OPEN! If you haven’t tried out The Little Red Shed Coffee Shop located on the main floor of the Easley Library, what are you waiting for? They offer a wide variety of hot, iced, and frozen coffee drinks, as well as smoothies, sodas, snacks, and sandwiches. They also sell handmade jewelry, Modern Forestry candles, and more! Be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram! HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9am-6pm Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 11am-5pm Sunday: Closed
New Film Fridays Adults are invited for a relaxing time of coloring on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm.
Bring some snacks and enjoy a FREE movie every Friday at 3:30pm. All are welcome. July 6: July 13: July 20: July 27:
Black Panther (PG-13) Forever My Girl (PG) Winchester (PG-13) Pacific Rim: Uprising (PG-13)
August 3: Tomb Raider (PG-13) August 10: 7 Days in Entebbe (PG-13) August 17: The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) August 24: I Feel Pretty (PG-13) August 31: Early Man (PG)
Easley Book Club
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.
July 17 & August 21 from 6-7pm We 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.
July 21 and August 18 at 10:30am
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, July 17: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang Tuesday, August 21: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin Extra copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
Easley Writers Group
Write with Celeste Charlene on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
July 21 and August 18 from 2-4pm
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley: New & Special Programming NEW! Warhammer Club
Button Statement Rings
Join us each week to play Warhammer, a tabletop strategy game which puts players in command of armies of valiant humans, noble elves, savage orcs, and a variety of twisted and monstrous creatures!
Stop in, grab a button, and glue it to an adjustable ring. In minutes, you’ll have a unique ring that will definitely make a statement!
Young Appalachian Musicians: Sweet Potato Pie Kids!
Please Don’t Stop the Music Trivia
Thursday, July 12 at 3pm
Free and open to ages 18 and up. Please register by speaking to a staff member or calling 850-7077.
Every Wednesday at 5pm starting July 11
Don’t miss this talented group of youngsters playing Southern Appalachian music!
Thursday, July 26 at 11am
Grab a partner and join us for music trivia! The winning team will receive two $25 iTunes gift cards, and the runners-up will receive two $10 Amazon gift cards!
Saturday, July 28 at 4:30pm
Free and all ages welcome.
Personal Safety Presentation for Women
You Are Able:
Empower yourself! Learn what is lawful regarding safety and how to protect yourself at home, in public, and in the workplace.
Learn Current Etiquette Trends for Interacting with People Living with Disabilities
Tuesday, July 31 at 6pm
Presented by Deputy Carmen H. Lehman of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office
A representative from Able SC: Independent Living for All will share information on using inclusive language as we work and socialize with people living with disabilities. Also learn about the mission of this vital organization!
Wednesday, August 1 at 2pm
*This is not a physical self-defense class.*
Back-to-School Hacks for Parents Learn tips and tricks to make a smooth transition from summer to the start of the school year
Thursday, August 9 at 3pm
Healthy Eating with Diabetes Learn how food affects diabetes. Discover the Plate Method, how to maintain a healthy eating plan, and how to achieve dietary goals through behavioral changes.
Monday, August 20 at 10:30am
Do You Believe in 398.2? 398.2 is the Dewey Decimal number for Fairy Tales! Make your very own “I Still Believe in 398.2” necklace. We’ll have additional book-related quotes and designs to choose from. Each participant will be able to make two necklaces. Space is limited so speak to a staff member or call 850-7077 to sign up. Ages 18 and up please.
Wednesday, August 22 at 2pm
Sarlin Branch, Liberty Yack and Yarn If you do any type of needlecraft, OR if you’re interested in learning, join the Yack and Yarn Knitting Circle on the1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am. All levels welcome.
July 7 & 21 and August 4 & 18
The Culinary Club is Now Called the
Liberty Library Lunch Bunch! What is the Liberty Library Lunch Bunch? We’re a fun-loving group whose activities include: Luncheons at the library enjoying shared dishes and recipes, programs, picnics, outings to area restaurants and more! When and where does the Liberty Library Lunch Bunch meet? We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30am at the Sarlin Branch Library in Liberty. Who can join? All are invited! For July and August, our theme is: Picnic Favorites! On July 11 and August 8, meet us at the library at 11:30am, or go directly to Freedom Park in Liberty (weather permitting). Bring your favorite picnic dish and join us for food, fun and fellowship. For more information, please call that library at 843-5805.
Pictured at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Seneca from left to right: Jean Thomas, Ellen Williams, Pat Martin, Tracy Morgan, Mel Avery, Lisa Carpenter, Ann Neuhs, Cheryl Foley, Faye Grooms, and Shirley Bowman
Summer Kids Camp! Ages 5-12 are invited to come every Wednesday* in July at 3pm for a summer camp! (*the library will be closed on July 4)
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, exotic animals! July 25: Play Bingo for prizes!
Learn to Use the Mouse Join us for a free class on learning to use the mouse for true computer beginners! Space is limited so please sign up by calling 843-5805.
Thursday, July 12 10:30am
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.
July 27 and August 24 10:30am
Village Branch, Pickens Dream Interpretation Learn how you can remember your dreams and understand the important messages they are telling you. You’ll get tools to help you understand themes and emotions, evaluate dreams in the context of current life events, and understand symbolism in your dreams. We will also play a game, “Conscious Dreamplay” that will give you guidance on any question imaginable. Free and all are welcome.
Tuesday, July 10 at 2pm
Breakfast & Books with Nana
Knit Pickens
Share what you’ve been reading and hear what Willie Mae has been reading while enjoying some breakfast and laughs. Wednesday, July 11 at 9am and Wednesday, August 8 at 9am
If you practice any type of needlecraft, or if you’d like to learn, join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. July 14 & 28 at 10:30am August 11 & 25 at 10:30am
Learn to Use the Mouse
Pickens Book Club Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am. New members welcome. July 17 at 10am: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah August 21 at 10am: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
Join us for a free class on learning to use the mouse for true computer beginners. Space is limited so sign up by calling 898-5747. Tuesday, July 17 at 3pm
Summer Kids Camp Ages 5-12 are invited to join us every Thursday in July at 10am for a summer camp! We’ll have a different activity each week! 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!
Summer Fun Photo Contest
Messy Munchkins (ages 0-5)
Entries accepted until 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: -furthest location -most creative picture Be sure to include your name and phone number with your submissions.
Dress for a mess and join us for sensory play on the 3rd Tuesday of each month* at 10:30am *We will not meet in July because of a Summer Reading Performance by Doug Berky. Come get messy on Tuesday, August 21 at 10:30am
Central-Clemson Regional Branch Knit Wits! 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!
Every Monday at 3pm
Thursday Trivia Night Join us on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm for Jeopardy-style trivia! Bring the family (ages 10 and up)! Win prizes!
Thursday, July 5 at 7pm Thursday, August 2 at 7pm
Central-Clemson Book Club We meet on the 1st Wednesday* of each month at 7pm.
July 11* (2nd Wednesday due to holiday): The Book Thief by Markus Zusak August 1: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier September 5: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Celebrate National Macaroni Day! Macaroni is something to celebrate! Drop in on National Macaroni Day for macaroni crafts for kids of all ages.
Saturday, July 7 Drop in from 10am-3pm
Brown Bag Cinema Bring a lunch and join us for a movie on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 1pm.
July 12: I Can Only Imagine (PG) July 26: Ready Player One (PG-13) August 9: 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) August 23: TBA
Messy Munchkins for ages 0-5
BARK
Dress for a mess and join us for sensory play. 2nd Friday of each month 9am AND 10:30am
Kids who can read independently are invited to read a story to a therapy dog. You must make an appointment.
July 13 and August 10
Long Story Short for Ages 6-12 Join us on Thursday afternoons for a chapter book storytime featuring Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe.
Sunday, July 15 from 2:30-5pm Friday, July 20 from 10am-12pm Friday, July 27 from 10am-12pm
Spoons Tournament Bring the family for an evening of card-playing and laughter! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Monday, July 30 at 7pm
July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9 at 3pm
Wilde on the 5th
Paper Airplane Challenge
There’s a 5th Tuesday in July! That means we’ll be gathering for a round-table play reading. Play a part in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.
Tuesday, August 7 from 2:30-4pm
Build and test paper airplanes with us!
Tuesday, July 31 at 6pm
Family Bingo Bring the family for an evening of Bingo! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Tuesday, August 7 at 7pm
Storytime Ballet The Foothills Conservatory will perform a Storytime Ballet rendition of Sleeping Beauty. All ages welcome!
Tuesday, August 14 at 2:30pm
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 to hop on over for “ribitting” stories and “toadly” awesome crafts featuring Lobel’s Frog and Toad series.
Monday, August 6 at 6:30pm at the Easley Library Spectrum Storytime meets regularly on the first Monday of each month at 6pm at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley however, we will not meet in July. Instead be sure to enjoy a Summer Reading performance by B-Rad the Magician. 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: Join us every Thursday at 5:30pm at the Easley Library AND 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 6pm at the Central-Clemson Library.
Pre Release Tournament: Saturday, July 21 at 9:30am, 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.
July 14: Tenney- Join us for songwriting, guitar pick necklaces, and decorating a guitar for your doll! August 11: Luciana, the 2018 Girl of the Year, is an aspiring astronaut!
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 July due to our Summer Reading program)
Liberty: 4th Friday of each month at 10:30am
Free Family Films! Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month at 11am at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. July 28 at 11am: Peter Rabbit (PG) August 25 at 11am: Sherlock Gnomes (PG)
Children’s Summer Reading 2018 Complete your reading logs by July 31 to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing! To earn an extra entry, complete and submit an additional reading log. Also, please join us for interactive performances at all of our branches! 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 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)
Lollipops Members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra will present an interactive musical storytime.
Monday, July 30 at 10:30am at the Easley Library
Rock Academy with the Fine Arts Center of Easley Learn about guitars, drums, and more! Musicians from the Fine Arts Center of Easley’s Rock Academy will talk about their instruments, how they learned to play, and they’ll treat the audience to several songs.
Monday, August 6 at 10:30am at the Easley Library
Teen Programming: all teen programs start at 5pm* at the Easley Library Every Monday in 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 at 5pm to work on and submit your creative pieces. The anthology will include: short stories, poetry, illustrations, fanfiction, think pieces, and more-- all genres welcome!
Get Your Game On 1st Thursday of each month at 5pm
Thursday, July 5 Thursday, August 2
Boku No Gaijin Anime Club: Thursday, July 12 at 5pm Light up your summer nights with your very own decorated paper lanterns! So romantic.
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
Thursday, August 9 at 5pm Summer is almost over and school is about to begin. Get a jump on getting senpai to notice you by making your own good luck fans and headbands to cheer yourself on to getting all A’s!
Thursday, july 26 and August 23 at 5pm On the 4th Thursday of each month we open a mystery box sent straight from Japan filled with authentic Japanese candy and snacks. Don’t miss your chance to try some fun and interesting Japanese treats!
Teen Art Club
Teen Advisory Board
2nd Tuesday of each month
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.
July 10: Canvas and tape art August 14: Sharpie mugs
July 17 and August 21
Teen Book Café 3rd Thursday of each month at 5pm at the Easley Library July 19: Volunteer as tribute and join us in the struggle to survive a futuristic hellscape as we take on the discussion of dystopian themes in YA novels. August 16: Have an abundance of Katherines and don’t know what to do? Well, look no further, for Alaska is here! Make sure there are no faults in your stars, and join us to talk about John Green books!
Teen Takeover: Fandom Night
Think you’re the ultimate fan? Calling all geeks, nerds, otakus, and fanatics! Join us for a night of food, games, and fun based on your favorite fandoms!
Friday, July 27 from 6-9pm* Easley Library All teens welcome.
NEW: Adulting 101 Being an adult is hard. Like, really hard. Seriously. Learn to navigate the world of adulthood in Adulting 101! Tuesday, July 24: FAFSA Tuesday, August 28: College Applications
Treat Yo Self Pamper yourself the way that you deserve. Tuesday, July 31: Bath Bombs Thursday, august 30: Movie NightAvengers Infinity War (Pg-13)
Schedule of Events July 1 • First Sunday Book Sale, 2:30-4:30pm (Friends members can enter at 2pm), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 3 • Get Crafty: Crafting for Teens, wall décor photo hanger, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 3 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 4 • The Pickens County Library System will be closed, all locations July 5 • Summer Kids Camp: Outdoor fun with bubbles and sidewalk chalk, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens July 5 • Get Your Game On: Video Gaming for Teens, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 5 • Trivia Night (ages 10 and up), 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch July 6 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Black Panther (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 7 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty July 7 • National Macaroni Day Drop-In Crafts, 10am-3pm, Central-Clemson Branch July 10 • Dream Interpretation, 2pm, Village Branch, Pickens July 10 • Easley Book Club, 7pm, Ch. 3 of The Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears July 10 • Teen Art Club, canvas tape art, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 11 • Breakfast and Books with Nana, 9am, Village Branch, Pickens July 11 • Liberty Library Lunch Bunch (formerly Culinary Club), 11:30am, Picnic theme, meet at the Sarlin Branch or Freedom Park in Liberty July 11 • Summer Kids Camp: Music Fun with Left Lane, 3pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty July 11 • Central-Clemson Book Club, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch July 12 • Summer Kids Camp: Music Fun with Left Lane, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens July 12 • Learn to Use the Mouse, 10:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty (call 843-5805 to register) July 12 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, I Can Only Imagine (PG), Central-Clemson Branch July 12 • Button Statement Rings, 3pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (call 850-7077 to register) July 12 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, decorated paper lanterns, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 13 • Messy Munchkins, 9am and 10:30am, Central-Clemson Branch July 13 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Forever My Girl (PG), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 14 • American Girls Program featuring Tenney, 10am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 14 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens July 15 • BARK, read a book to a therapy dog, 2:30-5pm, Central-Clemson Branch (make an appointment by calling 639-2711) July 17 • Pickens Book Club, 10am, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, Village Branch, Pickens July 17 • Learn to Use the Mouse, 3pm, Village Branch, Pickens (call 898-5747 to register) July 17 • Teen Advisory Board, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 17 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 17 • Tavern Tales, 6pm, The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang, Nick’s Tavern and Deli, downtown Clemson July 17 • Le Monde Francophone, 6-7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 18 • Summer Kids Camp: Safe Haven- Learn about and meet exotic animals, 3pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty July 19 • Summer Kids Camp: Safe Haven- Learn about and meet exotic animals, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens July 19 • Long Story Short for Ages 6-12, 3pm, Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe, Central-Clemson Branch July 19 • Teen Book Café, dystopian themes in YA novels, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 20 • BARK, read a book to a therapy dog, 10am-12pm, Central-Clemson Branch (make an appointment by calling 639-2711) July 20 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Winchester (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 21 • Pokémon Pre-Release Tournament, 9:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 21 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty July 21 • Sit and Stitch, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 21 • Easley Writers Group, 2-4pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 24 • Adulting 101: teens can learn about the FAFSA, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 25 • Summer Kids Camp: Bingo! 3pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty July 26 • Summer Kids Camp: Bingo! 10am, Village Branch, Pickens July 26 • Young Appalachian Musicians: Sweet Potato Pie Kids, 11am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 26 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, Ready Player One (PG-13), Central-Clemson Branch July 26 • Long Story Short for Ages 6-12, 3pm, Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe, Central-Clemson Branch July 26 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, Japan Crate: Japanese candy and snacks, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 27 • BARK, read a book to a therapy dog, 10am-12pm, Central-Clemson Branch (make an appointment by calling 639-2711) July 27 • Messy Munchkins, 10:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty July 27 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Pacific Rim: Uprising (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 27 • Teen Takeover: Fandom Night, 6-9pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 28 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens July 28 • Free Family Film, 11am, Peter Rabbit (PG), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 28 • Please Don’t Stop the Music Trivia, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 30 • Lollipops- interactive storytime with members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 30 • Spoons Tournament for Ages 8 and up, 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch July 31 • Last day of Summer Reading: Reading logs and Bingo cards must be completed July 31 • Last day for Summer Fun Photo Contest submissions, send entries to pkreference@pickens.lib.sc.us July 31 • Treat Yo Self, teens can make bath bombs, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 31 • Personal Safety Presentation for Women by Deputy Carmen Lehman, 6pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley July 31 • Wild on the 5th, round-table reading of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, 6pm, Central-Clemson Branch
Schedule of Events August 1 • You Are Able: Etiquette Trends for Interacting with People Living with Disabilities, 2pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 1 • Central-Clemson Book Club, Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch August 2 • Long Story Short for Ages 6-12, 3pm, Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe, Central-Clemson Branch August 2 • Get Your Game On: Video Gaming for Teens, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 2 • Trivia Night (ages 10 and up), 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch August 3 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Tomb Raider (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 4 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty August 5 • First Sunday Book Sale, 2:30-4:30pm (Friends members can enter at 2pm), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 6 • Rock Academy: learn about instruments, listen to music, all ages welcome, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 6 • Spectrum Storytime featuring Frog and Toad, 6:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 7 • Paper Airplane Challenge, 2:30-4pm, Central-Clemson Branch August 7 • Get Crafty: Crafting for Teens, t-shirt bags, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 7 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 7 • Family Bingo for Ages 8 and up, 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch August 8 • Breakfast and Books with Nana, 9am, Village Branch, Pickens August 8 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty August 8 • Liberty Library Lunch Bunch, 11:30am, Picnic theme, meet at the Sarlin Branch or Freedom Park in Liberty August 9 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, 15:17 to Paris (PG-13), Central-Clemson Branch August 9 • Long Story Short for Ages 6-12, 3pm, Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe, Central-Clemson Branch August 9 • Back-to-School Hacks for Parents, 3pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 9 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, good luck fans & headbands for back-to-school, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 10 • Messy Munchkins, 9am and 10:30am, Central-Clemson Branch August 10 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, 7 Days in Entebbe (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 11 • American Girls Program featuring Luciana, 10am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 11 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens August 14 • Storytime Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, 2:30pm, all ages welcome, Central-Clemson Branch August 14 • Teen Art Club, Sharpie mugs, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 14 • Easley Book Club, 7pm, Ch. 4 of The Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears August 16 • Teen Book Café, John Green books, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 17 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 18 • Sit and Stitch, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 18 • Easley Writers Group, 2-4pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 20 • Healthy Eating with Diabetes, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 21 • Pickens Book Club, 10am, To the Lighthouse by Virgina Woolf, Village Branch, Pickens August 21 • Messy Munchkins, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens August 21 • Teen Advisory Board, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 21 • Color Me Happy, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 21 • Tavern Tales, 6pm, The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, Nick’s Tavern and Deli, downtown Clemson August 21 • Le Monde Francophone, 6-7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 22 • Do You Believe in 398.2 (fairy tales)?, necklace craft program, 2pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (call 850-7077 to register) August 23 • Brown Bag Cinema, 1pm, title TBA, Central-Clemson Branch August 23 • Boku No Gaijin Teen Anime Club, Japan Crate: Japanese candy and snacks, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 24 • Messy Munchkins, 10:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty August 24 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, I Feel Pretty (PG-13), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 25 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens August 25 • Free Family Film, 11am, Sherlock Gnomes (PG), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 28 • Adulting 101: teens can learn about college applications, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 30 • Treat Yo Self, teen movie night: Avengers Infinity War, 5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley August 31 • New Film Friday, 3:30pm, Early Man (PG). Hampton Memorial Library, Easley September 5 • Central-Clemson Book Club, The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch
“The best moments in reading are when you come across something- a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things- that you’d thought special, particular to you. And here it is, set down by someone else, a person you’ve never met, maybe even someone long dead. And it’s as if a hand has come out and taken yours.” -Hector, The History Boys
As Summer Reading winds down, be sure to catch these special programs:
Lollipops
Rock Academy
Presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra
Presented by the Fine Arts Center of Easley
Members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra will bring instruments and present an interactive musical storytime the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Monday, July 30 10:30am Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Learn about guitars, drums, and more! Musicians from the Fine Arts Center of Easley’s Rock Academy will talk about their instruments, how they learned to play, and they’ll treat the audience to several songs. All ages will enjoy this program!
Monday, August 6 10:30am Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
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