Jun/Jul/Aug 2018

Jun/Jul/Aug 2018 News & Events GreenvilleLibrary.org

June 1-July 28

Challenges • Prizes • Special Events KICKOFF WITH FARMER JASON PAWS WILDLIFE SHOW LEE BRYAN, "THAT PUPPET GUY" SING ALONG WITH TOM FISCH SNAKES ALIVE CARTOONING WITH STEVE BARR DRAWING WITH CHRIS CAMPBELL STARLAB EXPERIENCE ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE CLASS LOLLIPOPS CONCERT WILDLIFE REHAB

Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville 29601 maincirc@greenvillelibrary.org 864-242-5000

Anderson Road • West Branch 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 29611 andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-269-5210

Hours

Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch

Mon-Thu • 9a-9p Fri & Sat • 9a-6p

100 Lydia Street, Greenville 29605 augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-0161

Jun/Jul/Aug 2018

All Locations

Hughes Main Library & Five Forks Branch

Summer Reading

Babies & Toddlers p. 8

Kids & Teens p. 11-14

Adults p .17

Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch

Sun • 2p-6p

Space Science Fun p. 18

111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 29617 berea@greenvillelibrary.org 864-246-1695

Library Closings

Little Learners Club p. 24

Jul 4 (Independence Day)

Five Forks Branch 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville 29681 fiveforks@greenvillelibrary.org 864-234-4904

Fountain Inn • Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn 29644 fountaininn@greenvillelibrary.org 864-862-2576

Mission To champion literacy, inspire learning and foster community connection.

Board of Trustees

800 W Butler Road, Greenville 29607 mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org 864-277-7397

Mr. Brian Aufmuth Ms. Laura Baker Mr. Kenneth Baxter Dr. Grady Butler, Vice-Chair Mr. Chace Campbell, Chair Mr. S. Allan Hill Mr. Tommy Hughes Mr. Dick Jensen Mrs. Glenda Julian Mrs. Deryl Paradis, Secretary Mr. Joe Poore, Treasurer

Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch

Executive Director

1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 29615 pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org 864-288-6688

Beverly James bjames@greenvillelibrary.org

Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer 29650 greer@greenvillelibrary.org 864-877-8722

Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch

Simpsonville • Hendricks Branch 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville 29681 simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org 864-963-9031

Taylors • Burdette Branch 316 W Main Street, Taylors 29687 taylors@greenvillelibrary.org 864-268-5955

Travelers Rest • Sargent Branch 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest 29690 travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org 864-834-3650

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. Please submit requests at least three business days in advance to ADA Coordinator, at 527-9240 or adacoordinator@greenvillelibrary.org.

Ayuda En Su Idioma/Spanish Speaker Availability Para ayudar con sus preguntas sobre la biblioteca, habrá un ayudante bilingüe a su disposición cada viernes en el Hughes Library.

Búscalo en el departamento de niños. Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más información.

All programs are free unless otherwise noted.

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Beach Reads: Space Cosmos: The Infographic Book of Space by Stuart Lowe | 520 Lowe

The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams | Ebooks

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson | 523.01 Tyson

Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

by Scott Kelly | B Kelly

Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View: 40 Stories Celebrating 40 Years of Star Wars | Audiobook

Artemis: a novel by Andy Weir | Fic Weir

First & Third Thursdays Jun 7 & 14, Jul 5 & 19, Aug 2 & 16 • 9a-12p Friends members only.

Friends memberships begin at $5 and are available at the door or online at greenvillelibrary. org/Friends-of-the-Library.

Space Station Jukebox

Download these songs and more, free with your library card using Freegal at greenvillelibrary.org.

UNDER THE MILKY WAY | THE CHURCH SING TO THE MOON | LAURA MVULA SPACE ODDITY | DAVID BOWIE STARDUST | ÁSGEIR SATURN SONG | BEACH HOUSE

Merovan Center, Suite E-2 1200 Woodruff Road (across from Kohl's) Proceeds from book sales help fund Greenville County Library System programs.

THANK YOU The following organizations helped in the planning and production of special Library events during June, July & August.

Boardwalk • Dance Without Limits • Friends of the Greenville County Library System Greenville Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society • Greenville County Human Relations Commission • Greenville County Passport Office • Greenville Master Gardeners Greenville Symphony Orchestra • House of Cakes Studio • International Ballet • NASA Piedmont Score • Roper Mountain Science Center • SC Legal Services • Travelers Rest Historical Society

HANG ME IN THE TULSA COUNTY STARS | JOHN MORELAND

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE | FIONA APPLE LOST IN SPACE | AIMEE MANN THE SPACE RACE IS OVER | BILLY BRAGG THE WHOLE OF THE MOON | THE WATERBOYS Download Space Station Jukebox at https://greenvillelibrary.freegalmusic.com/browse/ playlists > Greenville County Library System Playlists

Out-of-this-World Movies Gravity DVD Gravity

The Martian DVD Martian

Wall-E J DVD Wall-E

Star Trek Beyond DVD Star

Interstellar DVD Interstellar

Arrival DVD Arrival

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ALL PROGRAMS • Jun/Jul/Aug2018 Programs that require registration may be canceled if minimum registration is not met two days prior to the program.

See full program listing for registration information.

ANDERSON ROAD • 269-5210 Magnetic Slime • Jun 7 • 2p-2:45p & 3:30p-4:15p Computer Basics • Jun 12 & Jul 17 10a-11:30a Help! I Forgot My Password • Jun 12 1p-2p Intermediate Computer • Jun 13, Jul 18 & Aug 15 • 10a-11:30a Microsoft Word I • Jun 13 & Jul 18 1p-2:30p Greenville Summer Fun • Jun 13 3:30p-4:30p Make It! • Jun 14 & Jul 12 • 3:30p-4:15p You Don’t Fool Me: Home Buying Scams Jun 19 • 4p-5p Bi-Lingual Chat & Craft/Clase Bilingüe con Manualidades • Jun 20 & Aug 22 • 4p-5p Craftime • Jun 21 & Jul 19 • 3:30p-4:15p PAWS Wildlife Show: What’s on the Menu?

Jun 22 • 3:30p-4p Green Screen Fun • Jun 26 • 3:30p-4:30p Fourth of July Sparklers • Jun 28 • 4p-5p Dot-to-Dot & Coloring • Jul 11 3:30p-4:30p Use Your Phone to Get Stuff Done • Jul 17 1p-2p Snakes Alive! • Jul 20 • 10:30a-11:15a Crafternoons • Jul 26 & Aug 9 3:30p-4:30p Descubre tesoros en tú visita a la biblioteca Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 • 4p-5p Paint by Sticker • Aug 7 • 4p-5p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Aug 11, 18 9:30a-1:30p Computación Básica • Aug 14 • 10a-11:30a Computer Basics • Aug 14 • 1p-2:30p Internet Safety • Aug 15 • 1p-2p Couponing Basics • Aug 28 • 10a-11a

AUGUSTA ROAD • 277-0161 Intermediate Blogging • Jun 2 • 11a-12:30a Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 7 10a-10:45a Iron Chef: Appetizers • Jun 11 3:30p-4:30p Story Time • Jun 14, 21, 28 & Jul 12, 26 10a-10:30a Stay and Play • Jun 14 & Jul 12 10:30a-11:15a Make It! • Jun 14 & Jul 12 • 3p-3:45p Children’s Writing Workshop • Jun 16 10a-11:30a PAWS Wildlife Show: What’s on the Menu?

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Master Gardener Class • Jun 26 • 7p-8p All About Anime: International Candy Tasting • Jun 27 • 2p-3p Business Start-Up Basics • Jul 10 • 6p-8p Drawing Robots & Rockets • Jul 11 3:30p-4:15p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Jul 14, 21 9:30a-1:30p Snakes Alive! • Jul 19 • 10a-10:45a Frankentoys • Jul 23 • 3:30p-4:30p Favorite Books Chat • Aug 4 • 10a-11a Block Party • Aug 16 • 10a-10:45a Understanding Financial Statements Aug 21 • 6p-8p Google Your Office • Aug 25 • 10a-11:30a

BEREA • 246-1695 Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 5 10:30a-11:15a Book Club • Jun 7, Jul 5 & Aug 9 6:30p-7:30p Story Time • Jun 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 24 10:30a-11a Car Care & Repair • Jun 13 • 7p-8p Understanding Veganism • Jun 21 • 7p-8p Stay and Play • Jun 26 & Jul 24 • 11a-11:45a Drawing Manga • Jun 26 • 6:30p-7:30p Drawing Robots & Rockets • Jul 10 3:30p-4:15p Painting with India Ink • Jul 10 • 6:30p-8p Snakes Alive! • Jul 17 • 10:30a-11:15a Understanding Perspective • Jul 17 6:30p-8p Iron Chef: Appetizers • Jul 24 3:30p-4:30p Cartoon Creations • Jul 24 & Aug 21 6:30p-8p Figure Drawing • Jul 31 • 6:30p-8p Color Theory • Aug 7 • 6:30p-8p Painting with Acrylics • Aug 14 • 6:30p-8p From Pencil to Press • Aug 28 • 6:30p-8p

FIVE FORKS • 234-4904 Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 4 10a-10:45a Musical Jamboree • Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 Jul 11, 18, 25 • 10a-10:30a Stay and Play • Jun 6 & Jul 11 10:30a-11:15a Downloadable Materials • Jun 6 • 2p-4p Bouncing Babies • Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 & Jul 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Journey to Hogwarts • Jun 7 • 3:30p-4:30p Summer Interior Design • Jun 7 6:30p-7:30p PAWS Wildlife Show: It Makes Sense!

Jun 11 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a European Travel • Jun 13 • 3p-4p Donuts with Dad • Jun 17 • 2:30p-3:15p Sing Along with Tom Fisch • Jun 18 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a

MasterChef Jr: Desserts • Jun 18 3:30p-4:30p Puppet Playhouse • Jun 19 & Jul 17 10a-10:30a Laughter Yoga • Jun 19 • 7p-8p Make It! • Jun 21 & Jul 26 • 3:30p-4:15p Story Time • Jun 25 & Jul 16, 23 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Film Making 101 • Jun 25-29 • 10a-12:30p Roper Mountain Science Center: Arcs & Sparks • Jun 25 • 3:30p-4p My Tiny Town • Jun 26 • 10a-10:45a Afternoon Adventures • Jun 26 & Jul 24 4p-4:30p Sound Effects Workshop • Jun 28 • 3p-4p Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” • Jul 9 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a An Evening of Astronomy • Jul 10 6:30p-7:30p Drawing Robots & Rockets • Jul 12 2:30p-3:15p Snakes Alive! • Jul 16 • 2:30p-3:15p STEM: Egg Drop • Jul 17 • 3:30p-4:30p Locked in the Library: Harry Potter Escape Room • Jul 18 • 10a-4p Star Wars Crafts • Jul 19 • 6p-7p Cartooning with Steve Barr • Jul 23 2:30p-3p Murder at the Nir Cantina • Jul 31 5:30p-8:30p Secret Agents • Aug 7 • 2:30p-3:15p

FOUNTAIN INN • 862-2576 Fountain of Youth Book Club • Jun 4, Jul 9 & Aug 6 • 4p-5p Book Bingo • Jun 5 • 4p-5p Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 6 10:30a-11:15a Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup • Jun 7, Jul 5 & Aug 2 • 6p-7p Self Defense for Everyone • Jun 11 6:30p-8p Make a Nebula Jar • Jun 12 • 3:30p-4:15p Story Time • Jun 13, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 25 10:30a-11a A Very Merry Un-Birthday • Jun 13 3:30p-4:30p Sewing: Pieced Table Runner • Jun 14 6:30p-8:30p Cartoon Creations • Jun 16 • 10a-11a Cosmic Coloring Café • Jun 18 • 3p-4:30p PAWS Wildlife Show: What’s on the Menu?

Jun 20 • 3:30p-4p Google Tools • Jun 21 • 3p-4p Book Club • Jun 22, Jul 20, Aug 24 • 3p-4p Freddie Mac CreditSmart® • Jun 23 & 30 9:30a-1:30p Green Screen Fun • Jun 25 • 3:30p-4:30p Stay and Play • Jun 27 & Jul 25 • 11a-11:45a Craftime • Jun 27 & Jul 25 • 3:30p-4:15p Internet Basics • Jun 28 • 3p-4:30p

Kids & Family p. 7 Growing Lavender • Jul 10 • 10a-11a Cupcake Wars • Jul 10 • 3:30p-4:30p Block Party • Jul 11 • 11a-11:45a Summber Bulbs • Jul 12 • 10a-11a Passport Info Session • Jul 14 • 10a-11a Coloring Café • Jul 16 & Aug 13 • 3p-4:30p Snakes Alive! • Jul 18 • 10:30a-11:15a Help! I Forgot My Password • Jul 19 3p-4p Facebook Basics • Jul 26 • 3p-4:30p Drawing from a Photograph • Jul 28 10a-11a Bring a Craft, Learn a Craft • Jul 30 3p-4:30p Longer Living Through Healthier Diet Aug 4 • 10:30a-12p Book Bingo • Aug 7 • 10a-11a Coupon Workshop • Aug 11 • 10a-11:30a Paper Crafting • Aug 17 • 3p-4:30p Computación básica • Aug 21 • 3p-4:30p Heavenly Hydrangeas • Aug 27 • 6p-7p Scholarly Research • Aug 30 • 4p-5:30p

GREER • 877-8722 Bouncing Babies • Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23 • 10a-10:30a Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 5 10a-10:45a Grown-Up Gaming • Jun 5, 19 & Jul 17, 31 7p-8p Bilingual Unraveled • Jun 7, 21 & Jul 5, 19 10a-12p Nerd Night • Jun 7, 21 & Jul 19 • 7p-8p All About Anime: International Candy Tasting • Jun 8 • 3:30p-4:30p PAWS Wildlife Show: It Makes Sense!

Jun 12 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Make It! • Jun 12 & Jul 10 • 3p-3:45p Angelina Ballerina Dance Class • Jun 15 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Story Time • Jun 19, 26 & Jul 17, 24 10a-10:30a Roper Mountain Science Center: Arcs & Sparks • Jun 26 • 3:30p-4p Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” • Jul 10 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Snakes Alive! • Jul 17 • 3:30p-4:15p Adventures in History • Jul 24 3:30p-4:15p Locked in the Library: Harry Potter Escape Room • Jul 25 • 10a-4p

MAIN • 527-9248 (Kids & Teens) 527-9293 (Adults) Summer Reading Kickoff Event • Jun 1 4p-5:30p Farmer Jason Concert • Jun 1 4:30p-5:15p Musical Jamboree • Jun 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 & Jul 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 10a-10:30a

Toddler Tales • Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23 • 11a-11:30a Twilight Tales • Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23 • 7p Story Time • Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Bouncing Babies • Jun 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 & Jul 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 11a-11:30a Mini-Makers • Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 18, 25 • 10:30a-11a Introduction to Microsoft Office • Jun 6 3:30p-5p A Beauty & the Beast Event • Jun 8 11a-11:45a Bilingual Story Time • Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 & Jul 13, 20, 27 • 4:30p-5:15p Teen Service Day • Jun 9 • 1p-4p PAWS Wildlife Show: It Makes Sense!

Jun 11 • 7p-7:30p Stay and Play • Jun 12 & Jul 17 10:30a-11:15a Craftime • Jun 12 & Jul 17 • 3:30p-4:15p Microsoft Word I • Jun 12 & Aug 1 3:30p-5p Cartoon Creations: The Basics • Jun 13 2p-3p Internet Safety • Jun 13 & Aug 6 • 3:30p-5p Block Party • Jun 15 & Jul 20 • 10a-10:45a Saturday Stories • Jun 16, 30 & Jul 14, 28 10a-10:30a HTML Essentials Learning Circle: Info Session • Jun 18 & 25 • 6p-7p Sing Along with Tom Fisch • Jun 18 7p-7:30p PAWS Wildlife Show: What’s on the Menu?

Jun 19 • 2p-2:30p Young Adult Sci-Fi Book Club • Jun 19, Jul 24 & Aug 14 • 7p-8p Teen Writing Workshop • Jun 20 2:30p-4p Book BINGO • Jun 21 & Jul 26 • 2p-3:15p Microsoft PowerPoint • Jun 21 & Aug 2 3:30p-5p Computación en español • Jun 21, Jul 19 & Aug 16 • 6p-7p Grown-Up Gaming • Jun 21, Jul 19, & Aug 16 • 6:30p-8:30p Microsoft Word II • Jun 25 & Aug 7 3:30p-5p Roper Mountain Science Center: Arcs & Sparks • Jun 25 • 7p-7:30p Children’s Writing Workshop • Jun 26 2:30p-4p Selling Your Closet • Jun 26 • 6:30p-7:30p Google Tools • Jun 27 • 3:30p-5p Scribblers • Jun 28, Jul 26 & Aug 23 7p-8p Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” Jul 9 • 7p-7:30p Sci-Fi Trivia Night • Jul 10 • 6:30p-8:30p

Teens p. 10

Adults p. 16

Cartoon Creations: Mythical Creatures Jul 11 • 2p-3p Science Fiction Films for All • Jul 11 • 6p-7p Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” • Jul 12 2p-2:30p Downloadable Materials • Jul 12 • 3:30p-5p Angelina Ballerina Dance Class • Jul 13 10:30a-11a Snakes Alive! • Jul 16 • 7p-7:45p Murder Mystery Game • Jul 18 5:30p-8:30p Microsoft Excel I • Jul 19 • 3:30p-5p All About Anime: International Candy Tasting • Jul 20 • 3:30p-4:30p Colonial Gravestone Cutting Demonstration • July 21 • 2p-3p Introduction to Microsoft Office • Jul 23 3:30p-5p Lollipops Concert • Jul 23 & Aug 6 7p-7:30p Microsoft Excel II • Jul 24 • 3:30p-5p Computer Basics • Jul 26 • 3:30p-5p Camp Hogwarts • Jul 30-Aug 3 • 10a-12p Roper Mountain Science Center: Chemical Capers • Jul 31 • 10:30a-11:15a Wildlife Rehab • Aug 1 • 10:30a-11:15a Starlab Experience • Aug 2 • 12p-12:30p & 12:45p-1:15p Back to Earth Party • Aug 9 • 10a-11a Eclipse Over Clemson • Aug 15 • 6:30p-8p Online Accounts • Aug 16 • 3:30p-5p Cloud Storage • Aug 21 • 3:30p-5p

MAULDIN • 277-7397 Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 4 10a-10:45a Bouncing Babies • Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23 • 11a-11:30a Digital Camera Workshop • Jun 5 6:30p-8p Trivia Night • Jun 7 & Jul 30 • 7p-8p Story Time • Jun 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 16, 23 10a-10:30a Master Gardener Class • Jun 14 & Jul 12, 26 7p-8p Bitcoin Explained • Jun 16 • 11a-12p Master Gardener Class • Jun 20 & Aug 8, 22 10a-11a Coloring Café • Jun 21, Jul 5 & Aug 9 3p-4p Unraveled • Jun 23 • 10a-12p Cartoon Crash Course • Jun 23 • 2:30p-4p Cupcake Wars • Jun 27 • 3:30p-4:30p Indie Comics • Jun 30 • 2:30p-4p Preparing for the Naturalization Test Jul 7, 14, 21 & Aug 4 • 10a-11a Cartoon & Comic Crash Course • Jul 13 3:30p-4:30p How to Be Single • Jul 17 • 7p-8p Starlab Experience • Jul 19 • 3p-3:30p & 4p-4:30p Jun/Jul/Aug 2018 | 5

Kids & Family p. 7 Teen Glow Party • Aug 2 • 6:30p-7:30p Conceptos básicos de correo electrónico Aug 14 • 7p-8p Bouncing Babies Playdate • Aug 27 11a-11:45a 5D Diamond Painting • Aug 30 • 6:30p-8p

PELHAM ROAD • 288-6688 Family History Club • Jun 2, Jul 14 & Aug 11 10a-12p Bouncing Babies • Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 6 10a-10:45a Musical Jamboree • Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 & Jul 12, 19, 26 • 10a-10:30a Cupcake Wars • Jun 7 • 2p-3p & 4p-5p Classics Book Club • Jun 9, Jul 21 & Aug 18 10:30a-11:30a Basic Small Business Startup • Jun 11 6p-8p English Conversation Circle • Jun 12, Jul 17 & Aug 14 • 7p-8p PAWS Wildlife Show: It Makes Sense!

Jun 13 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Eat, Read, Create • Jun 14, Jul 19 & Aug 9 4:30p-5:30p Scribblers • Jun 14, Jul 12 & Aug 9 • 7p-8p T’ai Chih Chi • Jun 16, 23, 30 • 10:30a-12p A Very Merry Un-Birthday • Jun 18 10a-11a Changing Faces: Hands-on Stage Makeup Class • Jun 19 • 2p-3p Glow Up: Beauty Basics • Jun 19 • 4p-5p Heart Based Meditation • Jun 19, 20, Jul 9, 10 & Aug 21, Aug 22 • 6:30p-8p Sing Along with Tom Fisch • Jun 20 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Digital Comics Book Club • Jun 26, Jul 31 & Aug 28 • 6:30p-7:30p Story Time • Jun 27 & Jul 18, 25 10a-10:30a Stay and Play • Jun 27 & Jul 18 10:30a-11:15a Roper Mountain Science Center: Arcs & Sparks • Jun 27 • 3:30p-4p Block Party • Jul 9 • 10a-10:45a Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” • Jul 11 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Miniature Mania • Jul 16 • 10a-11a & 2p-3p Snakes Alive! • Jul 18 • 3:30p-4:15p Microsoft Excel I • Jul 20 • 10a-11:30a Cartooning with Steve Barr • Jul 25 3:30p-4p Microsoft Excel II • Jul 27 • 10a-11:30a Book Club • Jun 28, Jul 26 & Aug 30 6:30p-7:30p Microsoft Excel III • Aug 3 • 10a-11:30a De-Cluttering • Aug 11 • 2p-3p Wills, Estates, & Probate • Aug 20 6:30p-7:30p 6 | greenvillelibrary.org

SIMPSONVILLE • 963-9031 Teen Gaming Club • Jun 2, Jul 7 & Aug 4 2p-3p Bouncing Babies • Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a Toddler Tales • Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24 • 11a-11:30a Mother Goose on the Loose • Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 18, 25 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a T’ai Chi Chi • Jun 6, 13, 20 • 6:30p-8p Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 7 10a-10:45a Unraveled • Jun 9, 29, Jul 14, 27 & Aug 11, 24 • 2p-4p Mini-Makers • Jun 11 & Jul 16 • 10:30a-11a Scribblers • Jun 12, 26, Jul 10, 24 & Aug 28 7p-8:30p PAWS Wildlife Show: It Makes Sense!

Jun 14 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a MasterChef: Desserts • Jun 15 3:30p-4:30p Teen Scribblers • Jun 16, Jul 28 & Aug 11 12p-1:30p Sharpie Tie-Dye • Jun 16 • 3p-4p Nerd Squad: Zombie Slime • Jun 18 • 4p-5p Family History Club • Jun 20, Jul 18 & Aug 15 • 3p-4p Sing Along with Tom Fisch • Jun 21 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Book Club • Jun 22, Jul 20 & Aug 23 2p-3p Creating in Miniature • Jun 23, Jul 21 & Aug 18 • 2p-4p Camp NaNoWriMo S’mores Social • Jun 27 7p-8p Story Time • Jun 28 & Jul 19, 26 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Roper Mountain Science Center: Arcs & Sparks • Jun 28 • 3:30p-4p Adulting: Housekeeping • Jun 28 • 7p-8p Unraveled • Jun 29, Jul 27 & Aug 24 2p-4p Candy Stop Motion Movies • Jul 11 3:30p-4:30p Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” • Jul 12 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Camp NaNoWriMo • Jul 12 • 7p-8:30p Snakes Alive! • Jul 19 • 3:30p-4:15p Cartooning with Steve Barr • Jul 26 3:30p-4p Editing & Revising Workshop • Jul 26 7p-8p Nerd Squad: Pop Top Rocket • Jul 30 4p-5p Steampunk Book Safe • Aug 10 3:30p-4:30p

TAYLORS • 268-5955 Toddler Tales • Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 & Jul 10, 17, 24 • 10a-10:30a

Teens p. 10

Adults p. 16

Coloring Café • Jun 5 & Aug 7 • 7p-8:30p Bouncing Babies • Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 & Jul 12, 19, 26 • 10:30a-11a Throwback Thursday Reads • Jun 7, Jul 5 & Aug 2 • 7p-8p Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 8 10a-10:45a Craftime • Jun 12 & Jul 10 • 3:30p-4:15p Trivia Night • Jun 14 & Aug 9, 23 • 7p-8p PAWS Wildlife Show: It Makes Sense!

Jun 15 • 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Really Bad Art Night • Jun 18 • 7p-8:30p Scribblers • Jun 19, Jul 17 & Aug 21 7p-8:15p Sing Along with Tom Fisch • Jun 22 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Candy Sushi • Jun 25 • 7p-8p Block Party • Jun 26 • 3:30p-4:15p America Explores Outer Space • Jun 26 6:30p-7:30p Story Time • Jun 29 & Jul 20, 27 10a-10:30a Stay and Play • Jun 29 & Jul 20 10:30a-11:15a Roper Mountain Science Center: Arcs & Sparks • Jun 29 • 3:30p-4p Frankentoys • Jul 9 • 3:30p-4:30p Angelina Ballerina Dance Class • Jul 11 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” • Jul 13 10a-10:30a & 11a-11:30a Snakes Alive! • Jul 20 • 3:30p-4:15p Mini Zen Garden • Jul 23 • 7p-8p Book Club • Aug 13 • 2p-3p Homeschool Fair • Aug 14 • 10a-11a Grown-Up Gaming • Aug 14, 28 • 7p-8p Railroad History in Greenville County Aug 16 • 7p-8:30p

TRAVELERS REST • 834-3650 Unraveled • Jun 2, 16, Jul 7, 21 & Aug 4, 8 10a-12p Decluttering & Minimalism Meet Up Jun 2, Jul 28 & Aug 11 • 2p-3p Blastoff to Summer Reading • Jun 4 10:30a-11:15a Practicing Meditation • Jun 5, Jul 10 & Aug 7 • 6:30p-7:30p Mother Goose on the Loose • Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 & Jul 11, 18, 25 • 10a-10:30a Story Time • Jun 11, 18, 25 & Jul 9, 23 10:30a-11a Make It! • Jun 11 • 3:30p-4:15p Jane Austen Tea Party • Jun 12 • 7p-8p Cupcake Decorating • Jun 13 3:30p-4:30p PAWS Wildlife Show: What’s on the Menu?

Jun 18 • 3:30p-4p Bingo! • Jun 19, Jul 17 & Aug 21 • 2p-3p Crafting Seashell Treasures • Jun 20 3p-4p My Tiny Town • Jun 21 • 10:30a-11:15a

Scribblers • Jun 21, Jul 19 & Aug 16 6:30p-7:30p Stay and Play • Jun 25 & Jul 23 • 11a-11:45a Block Party • Jun 28 • 10:30a-11:15a Coloring Café • Jun 28, Jul 26 & Aug 23 6:30p-8p Craftime • Jul 9 • 3:30p-4:15p Candy Stop Motion Movies • Jul 11 • 7p-8p Storytelling Night • Jul 12 • 7p-8p Longer Living Through Healthier Diet Jul 14 • 2p-3:30p Snakes Alive! • Jul 16 • 10:30a-11:15a Desegregation of the Textile Industry Jul 17 • 7p-8p Paper Flower Crafting • Jul 19 • 3p-4p Marrying Mr. Darcy • Jul 21 • 2p-3p In Our Own Voice • Jul 24 • 6:30p-8p Modern-Folk Concert • Aug 9 • 7p-8p Fashion Thrifting • Aug 14 • 6:30p-7:30p Cake Decorating • Aug 17 • 3p-4:30p Art Techniques Series • Aug 18, 25 • 2p-3p

Blastoff to Summer Reading! all ages Join us for celestial games, snacks, songs, and crafts. *Replaces the 10a & 11a Story Time.

Mon, Jun 4, 10a-10:45a, Five Forks, Story Room* Mon, Jun 4, 10a-10:45a, Mauldin Mon, Jun 4, 10:30a-11:15a, Travelers Rest Tue, Jun 5, 10a-10:45a, Greer Tue, Jun 5, 10:30a-11:15a, Berea Wed, Jun 6, 10a-10:45a, Pelham Road Wed, Jun 6, 10:30a-11:15a, Fountain Inn Thu, Jun 7, 10a-10:45a, Simpsonville* Thu, Jun 7, 10a-10:45a, Augusta Road Fri, Jun 8, 10a-10:45a, Taylors

Twilight Tales Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

TO THE MOON AND BEYOND all ages

Meet NASA Solar System Ambassador David Leaphart. Listen to moon stories, see slides of the moon’s surface, make a moon phase book to take home, and get an official NASA sticker.

Mon, Jun 4, 7p-7:45p, Main, Meeting Room C PAWS WILDLIFE SHOW: IT MAKES SENSE! all ages

Meet live animals and find out how they use their senses to survive.

Mon, Jun 11, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Our classes promote the development of Kindergarten Readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics.**

Summer Session Bouncing Babies

Story Time

Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months.

Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development.

Mondays, 10a, Greer Mondays, 11a, Mauldin Tuesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Tuesdays, 10a, Simpsonville Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11a, Main, Story Room Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10:30a, Taylors

Join us for stories, music, and activities that develop social, listening, and comprehension skills in preschool children.

Mondays, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Story Room Mondays, 10a, Mauldin Mondays, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Tuesdays, 10a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a, Greer Tuesdays, 10:30a, Berea Wednesdays, 10a, Pelham Road Wednesdays, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Thursdays, 10a, Augusta Road Thursdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fridays, 10a, Taylors

Mother Goose on the Loose Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver.

Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get a free admission ticket at the desk.

Wednesdays, 10a, Travelers Rest Wednesdays, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville

Toddler Tales Stories, music, and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months.

Mondays, 11a, Main, Story Room Tuesdays, 10a, Taylors Tuesdays, 11a, Simpsonville

Musical Jamboree Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play. Ages 18 months-4 years.

Mondays & Thursdays, 10a, Main, Story Room Wednesdays, 10a, Five Forks, Story Room Thursdays, 10a, Pelham Road

There are no weekly preschool classes July 2-6. **Visit greenvillelibrary.org/kids/ kindergarten-readiness for more information about the Palmetto Basics.

SING ALONG WITH TOM FISCH all ages

Enjoy a concert from this Western North Carolina singer/songwriter.

Mon, Jun 18, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Due to space limitations, many classes may not accommodate groups of 3 or more.

Please call the location where you wish to attend to check availability. Groups that do not have prior library permission will not be admitted.

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Twilight Tales

FAVORITE FAIRY TALES

ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER:

Wed, Sep 5, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

ARCS & SPARKS

best for school age children Learn about the power of electricity and magnets.

Mon, Jun 25, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A LEE BRYAN “THAT PUPPET GUY” THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, Y'ALL!

best for ages 8 & under Will the Prince find his Princess?

Mon, Jul 9, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C SNAKES ALIVE! ages 4-12

June 1-July 28

Learn about reptiles from herpetologist Ron Cromer.

Mon, Jul 16, 7p-7:45p, Main, Meeting Room A LOLLIPOPS CONCERT all ages

Welcome to our Summer Reading program just for babies and toddlers—because it’s never too early to start reading with your children. Help your baby build healthy brain connections. Complete 10 Palmetto Basics activities to earn a board book.*

1. Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading.

2. Pick up or print out your Summer Reading log.

3. Choose and complete five Palmetto Basics activities and log your successs in your online Summer Reading profile.

4. Pick up your free board book by July 28.

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents a story-based musical program.

Mon, Jul 23, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Mini-Makers ages 2-5 Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Adult caregiver required.

OUTER SPACE

Wed, Jun 6, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room Mon, Jun 11, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville LET’S PLANT A GARDEN

Wed, Jun 13, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

*One board book per household, daycare, or group.

Titles may vary.

THINGS THAT FLOAT

Wed, Jun 20, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

Stay and Play! drop-in, ages 2-6 Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills through play.

Wed Jun 6, Jul 11 & Sep 5, 10:30a-11:15a, Five Forks, Story Room Tue, Jun 12 & Jul 17, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room C Thu, Jun 14 & Jul 12, 10:30a-11:15a, Augusta Road Mon, Jun 25 & Jul 23, 11a-11:45a, Travelers Rest Tue, Jun 26 & Jul 24, 11a-11:45a, Berea Wed, Jun 27 & Jul 25, 11a-11:45a, Fountain Inn Wed, Jun 27 & Jul 18, 10:30a-11:15a, Pelham Road Fri, Jun 29 & Jul 20, 10:30a-11:15a, Taylors

A Beauty & the Beast Event ages 4-10 Join us for a story time and tea party. Royal attire, especially characters from Beauty & the Beast, welcome. Tea and snacks will be served. Registration required and opened May 14.

Fri, Jun 8, 11a-11:45a, Main, Meeting Room A

Bilingual Story Time/ Cuentos Bilingües all ages Enjoy an English/Spanish story time. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español. Questions? ¿Preguntas?

242-5000 ext. 2634.

4:30p-5:15p, Main, Story Room SPACE/ EL ESPACIO

LET’S GO TO THE ZOO

Fri, Jun 8

Wed, Jun 27, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

INSECTS/LOS INSECTOS

COMMUNITY HELPERS

Wed, Jul 11, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room NURSERY RHYMES

Mon, Jul 16, 10:30a-11a, Simpsonville Wed, Jul 25, 10:30a-11a, Main, Story Room

Fri, Jun 15 MUSIC/LA MÚSICA

Fri, Jun 22 MY FIVE SENSES/MIS CINCO SENTIDOS

Fri, Jun 29 SUMMERTIME/EL VERANO

Fri, Jul 13 FAIRY TALES/CUENTOS DE HADAS

VACATION DESTINATIONS

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Fri, Jul 20

TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.

SPANISH 101/ESPAÑOL BÁSICO

A Very Merry Un-Birthday

Fri, Jul 27

ages 2-6 Join us for an Alice in Wonderland inspired un-birthday party. Sing songs, play games, and be silly!

Registration opens May 21.

Wed, Jun 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Mon, Jun 18, 10a-11a, Pelham Road

Make It! ages 5-11 Join us for hands-on activities.

Registration opens 1 month prior.

SPACE

Mon, Jun 11, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Jun 12, 3p-3:45p, Greer Thu, Jun 14, 3p-3:45p, Augusta Road Thu, Jun 14, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road Thu, Jun 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Five Forks, Story Room Call 527-9239.

SUPERHEROES

Tue, Jul 10, 3p-3:45p, Greer Thu, Jul 12, 3p-3:45p, Augusta Road Thu, Jul 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road Thu, Jul 26, 3:30p-4:15p, Five Forks, Story Room Call 527-9239.

Craftime ages 5-11 Adult caregiver required.

Registration opens 1 month prior.

COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPES

Tue, Jun 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room Tue, Jun 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Thu, Jun 21, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road Wed, Jun 27, 3:30p-4:15p, Fountain Inn UPCYCLED DVD UFOS

Mon, Jul 9, 3:30p-4:15p, Travelers Rest Tue, Jul 10, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Tue, Jul 17, 3:30p-4:15p, Main, Story Room Thu, Jul 19, 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road Wed, Jul 25, 3:30p-4:15p, Fountain Inn

Cartoon Creations: The Basics ages 8-12 Bring pencils and paper. Adult caregiver required. Registration opens Jun 1.

Wed, Jun 13, 2p-3p, Main, Story Room

Tue, Jun 26, 10a-10:45a, Five Forks, Story Room

Book BINGO* ages 7-12 Test your book knowledge and earn prizes. Registration begins 1 month prior.

Thu, Jun 21 & Jul 26, 2p-3:15p, Main, Story Room

Block Party ages 2-5

Afternoon Adventures

Build with blocks of different shapes and sizes. Adult caregiver required.

Fri, Jun 15 & Jul 20, 10a-10:45a, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jun 26, 3:30p-4:15p, Taylors Thu, Jun 28, 10:30a-11:15a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jul 9, 10a-10:45a, Pelham Road Wed, Jul 11, 11a-11:45a, Fountain Inn Thu, Aug 16, 10a-10:45a, Augusta Road

best for ages 6+ Join us for stories, songs, and activities.

Tue, Jun 26 & Jul 24, 4p-4:30p, Five Forks, Story Room

Saturday Stories ages 1-5 Bring your children/grandchildren for singing, dancing, and stories.

10a-10:30a, Main, Story Room UP, UP & AWAY • Sat, Jun 16

BY THE SEA • Sat, Jun 30

Cartoon Creations: Mythical Creatures ages 8-12 Learn the basics of cartooning and character creation. Bring pencils and paper. Adult caregiver required. Registration opens Jun 29.

Wed, Jul 11, 2p-3p, Main, Story Room

Donuts with Dad ages 8 & under Male caregivers are invited to drop in with their children for story time, craft, and a special snack.

Registration opens Jun 4.

Call 527-9239.

Sun, Jun 17, 2:30-3:15, Five Forks, Story Room

Puppet Playhouse ages 8 & under Listen to a story and tell your own with the puppets provided. Adult caregiver required.

Tue, Jun 19 & Jul 17, 10a-10:30a, Five Forks, Story Room

My Tiny Town ages 3-5 Bring your favorite toy vehicle and travel down tape roads! Drop-in.

Thu, Jun 21, 10:30a-11:15a, Travelers Rest

Join us for this exciting weeklong camp devoted to the Harry Potter book series! You'll be divided into Houses and participate in a variety of activities. Some activities involve food and beverages. Registrants must be able to participate the entire week and must have read at least one Harry Potter book.

Due to popular demand, first time participants will have priority over children who have attended in the past. Adult caregivers must remain in the building during each session.

Registration required and opens Jul 9. Call 527-9248.

Jul 30-Aug 3, 10a-12p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Lollipops Concert all ages The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents a story-based musical program.

Mon, Aug 6, 7p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Miniature Mania ages 8-12

Secret Agents ages 6-12

Learn to build, create, and decorate small scale rooms from recycled materials. Registration opens Jun 15.

Mon, Jul 16, 10a-11a & 2p-3p, Pelham Road

Get schooled in espionage techniques and go undercover!

Registration opens Jul 30.

Call 527-9239.

Tue, Aug 7, 2:30p-3:15p, Five Forks, Story Room

STEM: Egg Drop ages 9-13

Back to Earth Party all ages

Use creativity, engineering skills, and provided recyclables to create a device that will protect your egg from breaking. Registration opens Jun 17. Call 527-9293.

Tue, Jul 17, 3:30p-4:30p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space

Prepare for your return to Earth by joining us for games, songs, and crafts.

Thu, Aug 9, 10a-11a, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

ARE WE THERE YET? • Sat, Jul 14 ONCE UPON A TIME • Sat, Jul 28

Camp Hogwarts ages 8-12

Adventures in History: Amazing Astronauts ages 6-11 Learn about famous men and women astronauts through books, crafts, and activities. Registration opens Jun 26.

Tue, Jul 24, 3:30p-4:15p, Greer

Crafternoons ages 2-11 Bring the family for all types of crafting fun. Adult caregiver required. Registration opens 1 month prior.

Thu, Jul 26 & Aug 9, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

Homeschool Fair ages 5-11 Visit interactive stations to try out online resources, Craftime, Science Station, and Adventures in History.

Door prize drawings throughout the event. Adult caregiver required.

Tue, Aug 14, 10a-11a, Taylors (drop-in)

Bouncing Babies Play Date ages 1 month-18 months Bouncing Babies participants are invited to drop in for playtime.

Mon, Aug 27, 11a-11:45a, Mauldin

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Teen Gaming Club ages 13-17

Make a Nebula Jar ages 11-17

Nerd Squad: Zombie Slime

Filmmaking 101 ages 12-17

Play games including Taboo, Code Names, Bananagrams, Dix It, Scrabble, and more!

Sat, Jun 2, Jul 7 & Aug 4, 2p-3p, Simpsonville

Mix paints and glitter for this fun DIY craft. Registration opened May 14.

Tue, Jun 12, 3:30p-4:15p, Fountain Inn

ages 10-14 Make a non-Newtonian fluid to take home. Registration opens May 18.

Mon, Jun 18, 4p-5p, Simpsonville

Cupcake Wars: Favorite Book Character ages 11-17

Cupcake Decorating

Really Bad Art Night

ages 12-17 Frost a cupcake, with advice from a professional. Bring assorted frosting tips. Registration opened May 14.

Wed, Jun 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Travelers Rest

ages 12-17 Can you create awful art? Find inspiration from Pinterest fails and compete to win the coveted Bad Art Trophy. Registration opens May 18.

Mon, Jun 18, 7p-8:30p, Taylors

Explore script writing, prop making, filming, and editing. Work in groups to create your own short film that families will be invited to view on Friday. Registrants must be able to participate for the entire week.

Registration opens Jun 11.

Mon-Fri, Jun 25-29, 10a-12:30p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space

Eat, Read, Create ages 13-17

Changing Faces: Hands-on Stage Makeup Class ages 9-13

Compete to decorate the best cupcake. Supplies provided.

Registration opens 1 month prior.

Thu, Jun 7, 2p-3p & 4p-5p, Pelham Road Wed, Jun 27, 3:30p-4:30p, Mauldin Tue, Jul 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn

Magnetic Slime ages 9-13 Explore the properties of magnetic slime and make some to take home. Materials provided.

Registration opened May 7.

Thu, Jun 7, 2p-2:45p & 3:30p-4:15p, Anderson Road

Journey to Hogwarts ages 12-17 You’ll be divided into Houses and participate in a variety of activities.

Hogwarts themed attire welcome.

Registration opened May 7.

Thu, Jun 7, 3:30p-4:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Room A

All About Anime: International Candy Tasting ages 11-17 Watch and discuss all things anime.

Sample candy from around the world. Cosplay welcome.

Fri, Jun 8, 3:30p-4:30p, Greer Wed, Jun 27, 2p-3p, Augusta Road Fri, Jul 20, 3:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room C

Teen Service Day ages 13-18 Earn volunteer hours. Snacks provided or bring your own.

Registration opened May 7.

Sat, Jun 9, 1p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A

Iron Chef: Appetizers ages 11-17 Compete for the title of Best Chef.

Supplies provided. Registration opens 1 month prior.

Mon, Jun 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Augusta Road Tue, Jul 24, 3:30p-4:30p, Berea

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Book discussion and DIY activities that will include preparing simple meals and snacks.

4:30p-5:30p, Pelham Road The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Thu, Jun 14

Learn basic face painting and stage makeup techniques. Materials provided. Registration opens May 18.

Tue, Jun 19, 2p-3p, Pelham Road

Glow Up: Beauty Basics

Cinder by Marissa Meyer Thu, Aug 9

ages 14-18 Learn some fun ways to change your looks with hands-on beauty tutorials. Registration opens May 18.

Tue, Jun 19, 4p-5p, Pelham Road

MasterChef: Desserts

Creative Writing for Teens

It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han Thu, Jul 19

ages 12-17 Create the ultimate dessert using traditional and nontraditional ingredients. Supplies provided.

Registration opens May 15.

Fri, Jun 15, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville

Teen Scribblers ages 13-17 Share your work, learn from fellow writers, and find new inspiration.

Sat, Jun 16, Jul 28 & Aug 11, 12p-1:30p, Simpsonville

Sharpie Tie-Dye ages 10+ Use provided markers to create colorful patterns on fabric.

Bring your own item to tie-dye.

Registration required.

Sat, Jun 16, 3p-4p, Simpsonville

MasterChef Jr: Desserts ages 9-14 Create the ultimate dessert from provided ingredients. Registration opens May 18.

Mon, Jun 18, 3:30p-4:30p, Five Forks, Collaboration Space

ages 12-16 Carol Baldwin leads a high energy writing workshop. Bring pencil, paper and anything you’re currently writing. Registration opens Jun 4.

Wed, Jun 20, 2:30p-4p, Main, Meeting Room A

Candy Sushi ages 11-17 Experiment with colors and flavors while making candy sushi.

Registration opens May 25.

Mon, Jun 25, 7p-8p, Taylors

Green Screen Fun ages 12-17 Create short videos in front of a green screen using our camera or your phone. Registration opens May 21.

Mon, Jun 25, 3:30p-4:30p, Fountain Inn Tue, Jun 26, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

Drawing Manga ages 12-17 Join us for an introduction to drawing basics focused on the popular Japanese comics. Bring sketchpad, pencils, and pens.

Registration opens May 21.

Tue, Jun 26, 6:30p-7:30p, Berea

Sound Effects Workshop ages 12-17 Porkchop Productions teaches the art of creating sound effects for TV, film, and the stage with a specially designed portable Foley Studio.

Registration opens Jun 4.

Thu, Jun 28, 3p-4p, Five Forks, Meeting Room A

Frankentoys ages 9-14 Use your STEM skills to take apart old toys and put them together in a new way. Registration opens 1 month prior.

Mon, Jul 9, 3:30p-4:30p, Taylors Mon, Jul 23, 3:30p-4:30p, Augusta Road continued on p. 15

TO REGISTER AT HUGHES MAIN Call 527-9248 or email teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org for more information or to register for programs at Main.

TO REGISTER AT BRANCHES Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.

Kids (AGES 3-12) READING CHALLENGE 1. Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading.

2. Pick up or print out your Summer Reading log.

3. Read for 12 hours OR read 48 books and log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.

June 1-July 28

PRIZES** • Entered to win a one-year family membership to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate • Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game • Greenville Drive apparel compliments of Michelin • Pizza Hut coupon for a free 1-topping Personal Pan Pizza • Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery coupon for a free pastry • Reading medal LAST DAY TO COLLECT YOUR PRIZES IS JULY 28! **While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.

READING ALL-STAR CELEBRATION GAME DETAILS

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• Parade of Champions at 3:15p and first pitch thrown at 4p.

• Prior to the game, qualifying readers may pick up their Greenville Drive apparel at the Field St. entrance.

• For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit

Why is Summer Reading important?

Children who participate in their public library’s Summer Reading program outperform those who don’t participate by: • scoring higher on assessment tests at the beginning of the school year • scoring higher on standardized tests

GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS. You may be chosen to: • Throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch (ages 8 and older) • Be the Honorary Bat Boy/Girl (ages 11 and older) • Have your name displayed on the DriveVision (children and/or teens).

• having better reading scores by the end of third grade

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SUMMER READING SPECIAL EVENTS Your reading log and a numbered ticket are required for admission to Summer Reading Special Events beginning June 11.

Pick up your ticket in the lobby of the Library location where you will attend, no more than 90 minutes in advance of the program.

Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

June 1-July 28

Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal.

No groups, except as noted* below.

Summer Reading Kickoff

all ages Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers · Meet Local Mascots · Children’s Used Book Sale · See Twist the Balloon Man perform Jaw-Dropping Juggling and Skyscraping Stilt Walking!

Fri, Jun 1, 4p-5:30p, Hughes Main Library

Summer Reading Kickoff Performance: Farmer Jason all ages

It's a hoedown at the library! Join internationally acclaimed, Emmy award-winning, singer-songwriter Jason Ringenberg (of Jason and the Scorchers) as we celebrate the start of Summer Reading.

Fri, Jun 1, 4:30p-5:15p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

PAWS Wildlife Show: It Makes Sense!

all ages Meet live animals and find out how they use their senses to survive.

Mon, Jun 11, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jun 11, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jun 12, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jun 13, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 14, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 15, 10a & 11a, Taylors

Angelina Ballerina Dance Class*

ages 3-6 Join us as Dance Without Limits leads a ballet class based on the classic children’s book. Registration opens 1 month prior.

Fri, Jun 15, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jul 11, 10a & 11a, Taylors Fri, Jul 13, 10:30a, Main, Meeting Room A

Creative Writing for Kids

ages 9-12 Join writer, Carol Baldwin, for a fun writing workshop.

Bring pencil, paper, and anything you’re currently writing. Registration opens 1 month prior.

Sat, Jun 16, 10a-11:30a, Augusta Road Tue, Jun 26, 2:30p-4p, Main, Meeting Room C

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Sing Along with Tom Fisch

all ages Enjoy a concert from this Western North Carolina singer/songwriter.

Mon, Jun 18, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jun 18, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A Wed, Jun 20, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 21, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 22, 10a & 11a, Taylors

PAWS Wildlife Show: What’s on the Menu? best for school age children Meet live animals and learn about what they eat and why.

Mon, Jun 18, 3:30p, Travelers Rest Tue, Jun 19, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome)* Wed, Jun 20, 3:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Jun 21, 3:30p, Augusta Road Fri, Jun 22, 3:30p, Anderson Road

Roper Mountain Science Center: Arcs & Sparks best for school age children

Learn about the power of electricity and magnets in this hair-raising show.

Mon, Jun 25, 3:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jun 25, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A Tue, Jun 26, 3:30p, Greer Wed, Jun 27, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jun 28, 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jun 29, 3:30p, Taylors

DAYCARES, SUMMER RECREATION CLASSES, AND OTHER GROUPS* Groups may attend the following 2p performances at the Main Library: PAWS Wildlife Show (June 19) and Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” (July 12). Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation.

The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers. Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school. The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them.

Greenville County Schools

Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy”: The Princess and the Pea, Y’all! best for ages 8 & under Will the Prince find his Princess? Come to this show to find out.

Mon, Jul 9, 10a & 11a, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jul 9, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jul 10, 10a & 11a, Greer Wed, Jul 11, 10a & 11a, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 12, 10a & 11a, Simpsonville Thu, Jul 12, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome)* Fri, Jul 13, 10a & 11a, Taylors

Drawing Robots & Rockets*

ages 6-12 Learn the basics of cartooning from artist Chris Campbell. Bring paper or a sketchbook and a pencil with an eraser. Registration opens Jun 4.

Tue, Jul 10, 3:30p, Berea Wed, Jul 11, 3:30p, Augusta Road Thu, Jul 12, 2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B

These programs are generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

Starlab Experience: Southern Skies*

ages 6+ Experience the Roper Mountain Science Center’s Portable Planetarium. There will be two 30-minute sessions. Registration opens 1 month prior.

Thu, Jul 19, 3p & 4p, Mauldin Thu, Aug 2, 12p & 12:45p, Main, Meeting Room A

Cartooning with Steve Barr

best for school age children This professional cartoonist shows you how to draw everything from awesome aliens to dancing dinosaurs.

Bring paper, pencil and clipboard or other hard surface.

Books will be available for purchase/signing.

Mon, Jul 23, 2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Wed, Jul 25, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 26, 3:30p, Simpsonville

Lollipops Concert

all ages The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents a story-based musical program.

Mon, Jul 23 & Aug 6, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Snakes Alive!

ages 4-12 Learn about these reptiles from herpetologist Ron Cromer. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch many species.

Mon, Jul 16, 10:30a, Travelers Rest Mon, Jul 16, 2:30p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A-B Mon, Jul 16, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C Tue, Jul 17, 10:30a, Berea Tue, Jul 17, 3:30p, Greer Wed, Jul 18, 10:30a, Fountain Inn Wed, Jul 18, 3:30p, Pelham Road Thu, Jul 19, 10a, Augusta Road Thu, Jul 19 3:30p, Simpsonville Fri, Jul 20, 10:30a, Anderson Road Fri, Jul 20, 3:30p, Taylors

Roper Mountain Science Center: Chemical Capers best for school age children

Join us for this interactive and fast-paced presentation about chemical reactions.

Tue, Jul 31, 10:30a, Main, Meeting Room A

Wildlife Rehab of Greenville

best for school age children Meet and learn about our local wild animals.

Wed, Aug 1, 10:30a, Main, Meeting Room A

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Teens (Rising 6 -12 th

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grade)

READING CHALLENGE 1. Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/summer-reading.

2. Pick up or print out your Summer Reading log.

3. Read or listen for 12 hours and log your success in your online Summer Reading profile.

PRIZES** • Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game • Greenville Drive apparel compliments of Michelin

June 1-July 28

• Breakout Games drawing for two full games (8 spots each game) • Pizza Hut coupon for a free 1-topping Personal Pan Pizza • King of Pops coupon for a free Pop • Earbuds (with case) or Noise Putty LAST DAY TO COLLECT YOUR PRIZES IS JULY 28! **While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.

READING ALL-STAR CELEBRATION GAME DETAILS The Greenville Drive’s Reading All-Star game, presented by Michelin, is Sun, Aug 19.

• Parade of Champions at 3:15p and first pitch thrown at 4p.

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• Prior to the game, qualifying readers may pick up their Greenville Drive apparel at the Field St. entrance.

• For more information, the opportunity to participate in the game day activities, and to redeem your complimentary ticket voucher, visit GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS. You may be chosen to: • Throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch (ages 8 and older) • Be the Honorary Bat Boy/Girl (ages 11 and older) • Have your name displayed on the DriveVision (children and/or teens).

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TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.

Cartoon & Comic Crash Course ages 9-14 Create cartoons and comics like a pro with artist J. Chris Campbell.

Registration opens Jun 4.

Fri, Jul 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Mauldin

Candy Stop Motion Movies ages 11-17 Create stop motion movies using gummy candies and iPads.

Materials provided. Registration opens Jun 11.

Wed, Jul 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville Wed, Jul 11, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest

Locked in the Library: Harry Potter Escape Room ages 11-17 Work in teams of up to 10 to escape a darkened room using puzzles, hidden clues, and teamwork. Call to register for a 45-minute slot. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Registration opens 1 month prior.

Wed, Jul 18, 10a-4p, Five Forks, Meeting Rooms Wed, Jul 25, 10a-4p, Greer

Mini Zen Garden ages 11-17 Showcase your creativity in your own mini Zen garden. Registration opens June 21.

Mon, Jul 23, 7p-8p, Taylors

Nerd Squad: Pop Top Rocket ages 10-14 Make and launch a fizz-propelled rocket. Registration opens Jul 9.

Mon, Jul 30, 4p-5p, Simpsonville

Teen Glow Party ages 11-15 Enjoy glow-in-the-dark ring toss, Twister, painting, and snacks, along with the music of DJ Hollywood.

Please wear something white that you don’t mind getting paint on.

Registration required.

Thu, Aug 2, 6:30p-7:30p, Mauldin

Steampunk Book Safe ages 13-17 Repurpose an old book into a secret safe. Supplies provided.

Registration required.

Fri, Aug 10, 3:30p-4:30p, Simpsonville

Start Your FREE 2018 SC DMV Practice Test Now These practice tests will help you prepare for your beginner's permit or driver’s license test. greenvillelibrary.org/careers-and-test-prep

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TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.

Grown-Up Gaming Join us for a night of modern or traditional tabletop board games. Games are subject to change. Ages 18+

BOOK BINGO Bring a gently used book to donate as a prize.

Registration required.

Tue, Jun 5, 4p-5p, Fountain Inn Tue, Jul 17, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest Tue, Aug 7, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn

SUMMER VACATION Games include Game of Trains Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Inis, and The Quest for El Dorado.

Tue, Jun 5, 19, 7p-8p, Greer Tue, Jun 21, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

BINGO Play Bingo and win prizes! Registration required.

Sat, Jun 19 & Aug 21, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest

COOPERATIVE GAMES Games including Burgle Bros., Hanabi, and Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle.

Tue, Aug 14, 28, 7p-8p, Taylors Thu, Aug 16, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

European Travel

DE-CLUTTERING

Learn all you need to know about transportation, budgeting, and sightseeing in Europe. Registration required.

Wed, Jun 13, 3p-4p, Five Forks

Lauren Flinte from Upstate Clutter Coach shares the root causes of disorganization (hint: it’s not laziness) with strategies to successfully combat it. Registration required.

Sat, Aug 11, 2p-3p, Pelham Road

Passport Info Session Get information about obtaining a passport and begin the process with provided paperwork and assistance from Greenville County Passport Office. Bring your SC Driver's License or SC ID and your birth certificate. Non-Greenville County residents welcome.

Registration required.

Sat, Jul 14, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn

How to Be Single Get out there and live your single life to the fullest. Whether you’re forty or eighty, there are social events in Greenville for you.

Registration required.

Tue, Jul 17, 7p-8p, Mauldin

Marrying Mr. Darcy: Regency Dance and Games Enjoy an afternoon featuring Regency style dancing and the card game Marrying Mr. Darcy. Tea and light refreshments served. Period costume encouraged but not required. Registration required.

Sat, Jul 21, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest

Adulting

Trivia Night Attend as a team or play individually.

90s THROWBACK Light refreshments served. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 7, 7p-8p, Mauldin NERD NIGHT Prizes awarded to the winning team.

Thu, Jun 7, 21 & Jul 19, 7p-8p, Greer Thu, Aug 9 & 23, 7p-8p, Taylors MASTERPIECE CLASSICS Compete with other enthusiasts of television shows like Downton Abbey, Poldark, and Victoria. Traditional English tea and snacks will be served. Registration required.

Mon, Jul 30, 7p-8p, Mauldin

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DECLUTTERING & MINIMALISM MEETUP*

Declutter your home and life.

Discover resources and bring your favorite articles, before and after pictures, or other items to share with the group. Registration required.

Sat, Jun 2, Jul 28 & Aug 11 • 2p-3p, Travelers Rest HOUSEKEEPING

Learn simple ways to perform common household chores, from planning a menu and making a grocery list to folding a fitted sheet.

Registration required.

Thu, Jun 28, 7p-8p, Simpsonville

Arts & Crafts Visual Arts Techniques Bring your own sketchpad and pencils. All other materials provided unless indicated.

CARTOON CREATIONS*

Learn the basics of character creations and cartooning.

Registration required.

Sat, Jun 16, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn CARTOON CRASH COURSE

Learn the basics of character creation with a focus on Roman iconography. Bring your own coloring tools. Registration required.

Sat, Jun 23, 2:30p-4p, Mauldin MAKING INDIE COMICS

Local graphic designer and illustrator J. Chris Campbell guides you through the process of creating an 8-page mini-comic.

Registration required.

Sat, Jun 30, 2:30p-4p, Mauldin PAINTING WITH INDIA INK

Use India ink to depict objects with an emphasis on positive and negative space. Registration required.

Tue, Jul 10, 6:30p-8p, Berea

UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVE: HUMAN BODY*

Use basic pencil drawing skills to accurately depict depth and perspective in drawings.

Registration required.

Tue, Jul 17, 6:30p-8p, Berea CARTOON CREATIONS: ANCIENT GODS

Local graphic designer and illustrator J. Chris Campbell shares basic techniques for creating your own comics. Registration required.

Tue, Jul 24, 6:30p-8p, Berea

DRAWING FROM A PHOTOGRAPH

Ages 18+

Use basic pencil drawing techniques to accurately replicate a photograph. Bring your own photo or use one provided by library.

Size must not exceed 8" x 10". Registration required.

Sat, Jul 28, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn

CHALLENGE

DRAWING THE FACE

1. Register online at greenvillelibrary.org/

Draw a clothed live model focusing on capturing the angles of the face to create a portrait. Bring your own coloring tools. Registration required.

Tue, Jul 31, 6:30p-8p, Berea

summer-reading.

2. Pick up or print out your Summer Reading log.

3. Choose and complete 5 Library

COLOR THEORY: INTERIOR DESIGN

Apply color theory to your work with a focus on the role of color in contemporary interior design.

Bring your own coloring tools.

Registration required.

Tue, Aug 7, 6:30p-8p, Berea PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS

Use basic painting techniques to utilize acrylic paints in your masterpieces. Bring your own brushes. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 14, 6:30p-8p, Berea BASIC DRAWING*

Artist and former teacher Ruth Hazzard demonstrates basic art techniques. Registration opens on July 18. Space is limited.

Series continues on Sep 15 & 22.

Registration required.

Sat, Aug 18, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest CARTOON CREATIONS: CARICATURES

Learn the basics of character creation and cartooning with a focus on the caricature-style.

Bringing a portrait photograph is highly recommended. Bring your own ink. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 21, 6:30p-8p, Berea

activities and log your success in your

June 1-July 28

online Summer Reading profile.

COMPLETION PRIZE Bring your completed reading log into any library location and receive a coupon for a free coffee at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery.*

PRIZE PACKAGE DRAWINGS (13 WINNERS) Be entered to win a Greenville Yoga pass for 7 days of unlimited yoga and a gift bag from Greenville Drive.

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING (1 WINNER) Be entered to win a Swamp Rabbit Hockey Family Pack (includes 4 tickets to Opening Night Game), two opening night tickets to Anastasia at the Peace Center, Oct 23-28, a membership to the Carolina Music Museum, and a family membership to the Roper Mountain Science Center. Prize drawing winners will be notified in August.

Last day to collect your completion prize is July 28. *While supplies last. Substitutes may be offered.

COLOR THEORY

Artist and former teacher Ruth Hazzard demonstrates basic art techniques. Registration opens on July 18. Space is limited. Series continues on Sep 15 & 22.

Sat, Aug 25, 2p-3p, Travelers Rest FROM PENCIL TO PRESS: MOTION

Learn the basics of storytelling through visual media with a focus on four/five panel comics.

Bring your own ink.

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INTERGALACTIC FUN ALL SUMMER LONG

Cosmic Pop Culture Exhibit

An Evening of Astronomy

The Roper Mountain Science Center shares vintage items from their pop culture collection that explore America’s fascination with space and space travel, including memorabilia related to classic science fiction franchises such as Star Trek, Star Wars, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, and more. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 for more information.

Main, Jun 1-Jul 30

Lee Ott from the Roper Mountain Astronomers Club presents an introduction to astronomy and the night sky. Learn recommended equipment and accessories for star gazers. Registration required.

Tue, Jul 10, 6:30p-7:30p, Five Forks

Cosmic Coloring Cafe Create a colorful galactic masterpiece while enjoying beverages.

Materials provided or bring your own. Registration required.

Tue, Jun 5 & Aug 7, 7p-8:30p, Taylors Mon, Jun 18, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn

Far Out Trivia Test your knowledge of popular sci-fi fandoms.

Thu, Jun 14, 7p-8p, Taylors

Grown-up Gaming: Games! In! Space! ages 18+ Join us for a night of ames including Clank! In! Space!, Cosmic Encounter, Mission: Red Planet, and Space Fluxx.

Tue, Jul 17, 31, 7p-8p, Greer Thu, Jul 19, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

Young Adult Sci-Fi Book Club ages 18+ Read and come discuss popular young adult Sci-Fi novels.

Call 527-9258 for more information.

Cinder by Marissa Meyer Tue, Jun 19, 7p-8p, Main Red Rising by Pierce Brown Tue, Jul 24, 7p-8p, Main The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness Tue, Aug 14, 7p-8p, Main

America Explores Outer Space Explore the past, present, and future of America's exploration of outer space. From the earliest experiments by Goddard through the 1969 landing on the moon to plans for a moon or Martian settlement in our lifetime, teacher Larry Bounds shares how the conquest of space became a reality with scale models, historic images, and NASA animations.

Registration required.

Tue, Jun 26, 6:30p-7:30p, Taylors

Sci-Fi Trivia Test your knowledge of Sci-Fi books, movies, and television shows!

Dress up as your favorite Sci-Fi character to be entered into our costume contest! Prizes awarded to the sharpest minds and sharpest dressers!

Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register.

Registration required.

Tue, Jul 10, 6:30p-8:30p, Main, Meeting Room B & C

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Science Fiction Films for All: Breaking Boundaries Join Furman Associate Professor Dr. Roger Sneed as he examines the power of representation in science fiction films. Learn how recent films like Wonder Woman and Black Panther break the typical superhero mold.

Registration required. Call 527-9258 to register.

Wed, Jul 11, 6p-7p, Main, Meeting Room A

Murder at the Nir Cantina Come to a remote outpost in the galaxy where a diverse crowd of space travelers rub shoulders until their usual nefarious activities are eclipsed by behavior much more sinister--a murder. Complete your character's individual objectives and try to solve the murder. In the event the minimum number of registered participants is not met, this event may be canceled. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 18.

Wed, Jul 18, 5:30p-8:30p, Meeting Rooms A-C Call 527-9258 to register.

Tue, Jul 31, 5:30p-8:30p, Five Forks Call 234-4904 to register.

Star Wars Crafts Join other Stars Wars fans to make themed crafts. Space is limited.

Registration opens on June 19. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 19, 6p-7p, Five Forks

Eclipse Over Clemson Communications Director for the College of Science at Clemson University Jim Melvin, and photographer Pete Martin, discuss the book Eclipse Over Clemson: The Day Tigertown Will Never Forget. Dr. Donald Liebenberg, who has witnessed and researched 27 total solar eclipses, shares the science behind total eclipses. Book will be available for purchase with cash or check only. Email explore@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register. Registration required.

Wed, Aug 15, 6:30p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A

TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.

Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks.

Sat, Jun 2, 16, Jul 7, 21, & Aug 4, 8, 10a-12p, Travelers Rest Sat, Jun 9, Jul 14 & Aug 11, 2p-4p, Simpsonville Sat, Jun 23, 10a-12p, Mauldin Fri, Jun 29, Jul 27 & Aug 24, 2p-4p, Simpsonville

Sewing: Pieced Table Runner

Coloring Cafe

Local seamstress Jan Stafford Clark teaches you how to make a pieced table runner. Bring 1 yard of fabric, ½ yard of coordinating fabric, and matching thread. Batting and sewing machines provided. Basic sewing machine skills preferred.

Registration required.

Thu, Jun 14, 6:30p-8:30p, Fountain Inn

Adults join us for the fun and calming practice of coloring while enjoying beverages. Coloring materials provided or bring your own. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 28, Jul 26, & Aug 23, 6:30p-8p, Travelers Rest Mon, Jul 16 & Aug 13, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn

Camp NaNoWriMo Write-In Crafting Sea Shell Treasures

Digital Camera Workshop: Outdoor Photography Mauldin photographer with Upstate Wildlife Action, Steven Anschel, teaches how to use your digital camera to take quality photos. Bring your best photo from the previous month to share with the group. Bring a digital camera to use in class. Registration required.

Tue, Jun 5, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin

Interior Design for Your Home Get your home ready for the summer with these interior design tips. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 7, 6:30p-7:30p, Five Forks

Join us for under-the-sea crafting with shells. Materials provided.

Registration required.

Wed, Jun 20, 3p-4p, Travelers Rest

Scribblers Writing Groups Adult creative writers at any level or genre are invited to bring their best work or come get inspired.

Writing must be pre-submitted.

Call library location for more info.

Tue, Jun 12, 26, Jul 10, 24 & Aug, 28, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville Thu, Jun 14, Jul 12 & Aug 9, 7p-8p, Pelham Road Tue, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, 7p-8:15p, Taylors Thu, Jun 21, Jul 19 & Aug 16, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest Thu, Jun 28, Jul 26 & Aug 23, 7p-8p, Main, Meeting Room A

Meet other writers under the stars, participate in timed word sprints, and get closer to your writing goals. Bring your laptop.

Thu, Jul 12, 7p-8:30p, Simpsonville

Editing and Revising Workshop Around The World Coloring Cafe Slow down and concentrate, coloring beautiful landscapes, city life, world renowned architecture, and complex cultural designs.

Light refreshments served.

Coloring supplies provided or bring your own. Registration required.

Tue, Jun 21, Jul 5 & Aug 9, 3p-4p, Mauldin

Jane Austen Tea Party Join us for a Jane Austen themed party. Guests will be treated to hot tea, light refreshments, and craft activities including making silhouettes and dying paper with tea to give it an antiqued look.

Registration required.

Tue, Jun 12, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest

Space

Bring that story or novel draft and join us for this workshop as published author Heather Marshall shares guidelines for editing and revising. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 26, 7p-8p, Simpsonville

Adult Dot-to-Dot and Coloring Enjoy dot-to-dot puzzles and coloring. Materials provided.

Registration required.

Wed, Jul 11, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

Creating in Miniature Meet with other miniature enthusiasts for support, tips, and help with new techniques. Bring along any mini projects you're working on, or work on the featured mini project. Materials for featured project provided.

Registration required.

Sat, Jun 23, Jul 21, & Aug 18, 2p-4p, Simpsonville

Camp NaNoWriMo S’mores Social Enjoy s’mores while sharing your story ideas with other writers in camp-themed games. Learn about joining an online virtual cabin to help you reach your writing goals over the summer. Registration required.

Wed, Jun 27, 7p-8p, Simpsonville

Fourth of July Sparklers Craft Create safe and fun sparklers to decorate your holiday table.

Materials provided. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 28, 4p-5p, Anderson Road

Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance (B Musk)

Paper Flower Crafting

Rise of the Rocket Girls: the Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars by Nathalia Holt (629.4072 Holt)

Create delightful blooms from paper using simple cutting and pasting techniques. No green thumb necessary! Materials provided. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 19, 3p-4p, Travelers Rest

Bring a Craft, Learn a Craft Bring your own crafty hobby to work on. Discuss your craft and techniques, while learning about any attendees’ crafts that pique your interest. Registration required.

Mon, Jul 30, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn

Rocket Men

by Robert Kurson (CD/SPK 629.454 Kurson)

Paint by Sticker Create impressive 3D sticker art pages worthy of framing. Materials provided. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 7, 4p-5p, Anderson Road

Exoplanets: Diamond Worlds, Super Earths, Pulsar Planets, and the New Search for Life Beyond Our Solar System

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Computer Workshops Registration is required for all Computer Workshops.

Call 527-9258 for sessions at Main. See p. 2 for branch contact information.

These workshops are designed to enhance your personal or job-related skills.

Computación Clases en Español p. 21 BEGINNER

Online Accounts

Little or no prior experience using computers, mobile devices, email, or the internet required. This is the starting point for someone new to the digital world.

Learn best practices for creating, managing, and securing your personal information on the wide web.

Thu, Aug 16, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Introduction to Microsoft Office Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Wed, Jun 6, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, Jul 23, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Computer Basics Learn to navigate a computer.

Tue, Jun 12 & Jul 17, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road Thu, Jul 26, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Aug 14, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road

Help! I Forgot My Password Discover tips and resources to help you organize and keep track of your passwords.

Tue, Jun 12, 1p-2p, Anderson Road Thu, Jul 19, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn

Internet Safety Safeguard your computer and your privacy when using the internet.

Wed, Jun 13, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Mon, Aug 6, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Aug 15, 1p-2p, Augusta Road

Internet Basics

INTERMEDIATE Requires some experience navigating a computer, active email address, and ability to use an internet browser.

Intermediate Blogging Start your own blog and implement these best practices.

Sat, Jun 2, 11a-12:30a, Augusta Road

Downloadable Materials Use your library card to get eBooks, magazines, music, and movies on your smartphone or tablet. Bring your own Apple or Android device.

Wed, Jun 6, 2p-4p, Five Forks Thu, Jul 12, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Microsoft Word I Learn how to create and edit documents.

Tue, Jun 12, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Wed, Jun 13 & Jul 18, 1p-2:30p, Anderson Road Wed, Aug 1, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Intermediate Computer

Thu, Jun 21, 3p-4p, Fountain Inn Wed, Jun 27, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Microsoft PowerPoint Create slide shows for projects and presentation using these techniques including inserting images, setting themes, and creating basic transitions Thu, Jun 21 & Aug 2, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Microsoft Word II Incorporate borders, clip art, text boxes, word art, and more to add flair to basic Word documents.

Participants must be familiar with basic Microsoft Word editing features.

Mon, Jun 25, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Tue, Aug 7, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Microsoft Excel II Use advanced features such as formatting, filtering, and formulas.

Tue, Jul 24, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Fri, Jul 27, 10a-11:30a, Pelham Road

Facebook Basics

Create folders, save and retrieve files, and copy and paste items.

Wed, Jun 13, Jul 18 & Aug 15, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road

Learn the basics to keep in touch with friends and family.

Thu, Jul 26, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn

Use Your Phone to Get Stuff Done

Google Tools

Use more advanced features such as formatting, filtering and charts.

Fri, Aug 3, 10a-11:30a, Pelham Road

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Explore the many free tools included with a Google account.

Attendees should have an active Gmail/Google Account.

Store, edit, and share your documents and photos within an online platform.

Tue, Aug 21, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab

Google Your Office Conquer spreadsheets, documents, and more using free Google tools instead of expensive software.

Attendees should have an active Gmail/Google Account.

Sat, Aug 25, 10a-11:30a, Augusta Road

Scholarly Research Sharpen your research skills for a new school year or improve the quality of your personal research.

Use the library’s online resources to find academic, peer-reviewed articles.

Thu, Aug 30, 4p-5:30p, Fountain Inn

Microsoft Excel I Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet.

Thu, Jul 19, 3:30p-5p, Main, Training Lab Fri, Jul 20, 10a-11:30a, Pelham Road

Learn to surf the web.

Thu, Jun 28, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn

Learn how to use your phone as a computer and daily planner.

Tue, Jul 17, 1p-2p, Anderson Road

Cloud Storage

Microsoft Excel III

ADVANCED Requires strong confidence using a variety of digital devices and software. These workshops will focus on very specific subjects best suited for someone comfortable with a variety of computer use.

HTML Essentials Learning Circle: Info Session Learning Circles allow individuals to pursue self-paced online learning paired with a social offline meetup with other students. Come to one of these info sessions to learn about participating in a four week learning circle for HTML. The circle will meet on Saturday Mornings in July/Aug and use Lynda.com’s HTML Essentials training module. Registration and Greenville County Library Card required. Please call 864-527-9263 for questions Mon, Jun 18 & Jun 25, 6p-7p, Main, Training Lab

TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.

Modern Folk Concert Join modern-folk duo Friction Farm (Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay) for a live musical performance and learn how their favorite books provided inspiration for their songs.

Thu, Aug 9, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest

Cake Decorating Follow along and practice while Wanda Meredith, owner of House of Cakes Studio, demonstrates basic techniques. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win the cake used in the demonstration. Materials provided.

Space is limited. Registration required.

Fri, Aug 17, 3p-4:30p, Travelers Rest

Paper Crafting: Quilled Earrings and Bookmark Weaving* Make beautiful, durable quilled paper earrings and/or weave your own bookmark. Materials provided Registration required.

Fri, Aug 17, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn

5D Diamond Painting Create a sparkling piece of artwork in this paint by numbers art project using resin diamonds. Registration required.

Thu, Aug 30, 6:30p-8p, Mauldin

Bilingual Chat & Craft/Clase Bilingüe con Manualidades

Descubre tesoros en tú visita a la biblioteca

Join a bilingual class to learn Spanish and practice English while doing a fun craft. Registration required. Únase a una clase bilingüe para aprender Inglés en un ambiente informal y amigable mientras hace manualidades. Questions? ¿Preguntas? 269-5210.

Wed, Jun 20 & Aug 22, 4p-5p, Anderson Road

Conozca cuáles son todos los recursos disponibles que tu biblioteca ofrece.

Mon, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, 4p-5p, Anderson Road

Computación COMPUTACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

Descubra el uso práctico de las computadoras usando el internet y aplicaciones como Word, Excel, PowerPoint y más. Les será de ayuda tanto a principiantes como a quienes cuentan con más experiencia. Tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 21, Jul 19 & Aug 16, 6p-7p, Main, Training Lab COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA

Aprenda a utilizar el mouse (el ratón) y a navegar la computadora.

Registration required.

Tue, Aug 14, 10a-11:30a, Anderson Road Tue, Aug 21, 3p-4:30p, Fountain Inn CONCEPTOS BÁSICOS DE CORREO

Bilingual & Spanish Bilingual Unraveled: Knit and Crochet Group/ Grupo bilingüe: Tejido de punto y ganchillo Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own yarn and needles/hooks.

Mejora sus habilidades en compañía de otras entusiastas.

Hay que traer sus propias provisiones. Questions? ¿Preguntas? 242-5000 x2634.

Thu, Jun 7, 21 & Jul 5, 19, 10a-12p, Greer

English Conversation Circle Practice your English conversational skills with other adults. Informal setting, not a class.

Conversation only, no reading/ writing. Registration required.

Tue, Jun 12, Jul 17, & Aug 14, 7p-8p, Pelham Road

ELECTRÓNICO*

Crear y usar una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 14, 7p-8p, Mauldin

Preparing for the Naturalization Test/ Preparación para el examen de la ciudadanía estadounidense Master the Naturalization Test! A bilingual instructor teaches a series of four classes to prepare you for success. Registration required. ¡Apruebe el examen de naturalización! Un instructor bilingüe de español/inglés enseñara una serie de cuatro clases que lo prepararán para el examen.

Registration required.

Sat, Jul 7, 14, 21 & Aug 4, 10a-11a, Mauldin Sábado, 7, 14, 21 y 4 de agosto, 10a-11a, Mauldin

Book Clubs Augusta Road FAVORITE BOOKS CHAT

Join a casual discussion of your favorite books. Bring a book or two to share with the group. Coffee will be served. Registration required.

Sat, Aug 4, 10a-11a

Berea Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsburg And The Secret History of the Vietnam War by Steve Sheinkin Thu, Jun 7, 6:30p-7:30p The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner by Daniel Ellsburg Thu, Jul 5, 6:30p-7:30p Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers by Daniel Ellsburg Thu, Aug 9, 6:30p-7:30p

Fountain Inn FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BOOK CLUB

Join us for a book discussion that pairs a juvenile graphic novel with a juvenile or young adult book.

Registration required.

Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada & Kelly & All’s Faire In Middle School

by Victoria Jamieson Mon, Jun 4, 4p-5p The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer & Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson Mon, Jul 9, 4p-5p Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein & Bone #1: Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith Mon, Aug 6, 4p-5p FOUNTAIN INN BOOK CLUB

The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson Fri, Jun 22, 3p-4p The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash Fri, Jul 20, 3p-4p

The Story of Arthur Truluv

by Elizabeth Berg Fri, Aug 24, 3p-4p

Pelham Road CLASSICS BOOK CLUB

Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier Sat, Jun 9, 10:30a-11:30a The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Sat, Jul 21, 10:30a-11:30a Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck Sat, Aug 18, 10:30a-11:30a DIGITAL COMICS BOOK CLUB

All titles are available on Hoopla.

Lumberjanes Vol. 1 by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, and Brooke Allen Tue, Jun 26, 6:30p-7:30p DC: The New Frontier Deluxe Edition by Darwyn Cooke Tue, Jul 31, 6:30p-7:30p Hawkeye Vol. 1: My Life As A Weapon by Matt Fraction and David Aja Tue, Aug 28, 6:30p-7:30p PELHAM ROAD BOOK CLUB

The Martian by Andy Weir Thu, Jun 28, 6:30p-7:30p The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Thu, Jul 26, 6:30p-7:30p The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George Thu, Aug 30, 6:30p-7:30p

Simpsonville The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg Fri, Jun 22, 2p-3p Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Fri, Jul 20, 2p-3p All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriott Thu, Aug 23, 2p-3p

Taylors THROWBACK THURSDAY READS

Revisit the titles you loved as a kid and discover that big ideas come in small packages.

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Thu, Jun 7, 7p-8p Jun/Jul/Aug 2018 | 21

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Thu, Jul 5, 7p-8p Reader’s Choice: Favorite Picture Books Thu, Aug 2, 7p-8p TAYLORS BOOK CLUB

Bring your favorite read of the summer to share and discuss.

Mon, Aug 13, 2p-3p

Looking for your next five favorite books, albums, movies, or TV shows? Just complete the

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Thu, Jun 14, 7p-8p, Mauldin

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MINIATURE GARDENS FOR CHILDREN

Wed, Jun 20, 10a-11a, Mauldin CONTAINER GARDENING

Tue, Jun 26, 7p-8p, Augusta Road GROWING LAVENDER

Tue, Jul 10, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn SUMMER BULBS

Thu, Jul 12, 10a-11a, Fountain Inn COMPOSTING

Thu, Jul 12, 7p-8p, Mauldin HISTORICAL TREES & PLACES

Thu, Jul 26, 7p-8p, Mauldin

BOOK A LIBRARIAN

BULB CULTURE

Get one-to-one assistance from an experienced instructor at your preferred library location. Call 527-9258 or visit greenvillelibrary. org/book-a-librarian for an appointment.

Wed, Aug 8, 10a-11a, Mauldin

• Use your mobile device or ereader to download ebooks • Search for a job online • Learn basic computer skills • Research your family history

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PREPARING THE GARDEN FROM THE OUTSIDE IN

Wed, Aug 22, 10a-11a, Mauldin

T’ai Chih Chi

Heart-Based Meditation

T’ai Chih Chi and Siejaku Accredited Instructor Adabelle Rychtarik teaches basic T’ai Chi movements which are performed slowly and softly. Classes may especially interest seniors and those with limited mobility, but are beneficial for all adults.

Registration required.

Wed, Jun 6, 13, & 20, 6:30p-8p, Simpsonville Sat, Jun 16, 23 & 30, 10:30a-12p, Pelham Road

Learn an easy and effortless form of meditation from Sarah Arsenault, Holistic Health Practitioner.

This 2-day training will give you the tools you need to continue practicing meditation in your own home. Registration required.

Jun 19 & Jun 20, 6:30p-8p, Pelham Road Jul 9 & Jul 10, 2p-3:30p, Pelham Road Aug 21 & Aug 22, 6:30p-8p, Pelham Road

Vegan & Vegetarian Meetup

Laughter Yoga

Bring your favorite recipes, articles, or other items to share with the group. Non-vegetarians welcome.

Registration required.

Thu, Jun 7, Jul 5 & Aug 2, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn

Join certified Laughter Wellness and Yoga teacher, Linda Gillen, for an hour of easy, joyful, childlike play. Engage in a series of short, simple exercises/scenarios to induce belly aching laughter.

Registration required.

Tue, Jun 19, 7p-8p, Five Forks

Self-Defense Basics for Everyone Join Capt. Mike Hamilton of the FIPD and Beckham Martial Arts for self-defense tips and practice.

Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing.

Registration required.

Mon, Jun 11, 6:30p-8p, Fountain Inn

Health & Wellness Practicing Meditation Donna Clifford, 200 hour registered yoga instructor, shares the health benefits of meditation.

Dress comfortably in nonrestrictive clothing. Registration required.

Tue, Jun 5, Jul 10 & Aug 7, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest

Jessica Bagwell discusses the Greenville chapter of Anonymous for the Voiceless and her decision to embrace veganism. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 21, 7p-8p, Berea

In Our Own Voice Chair Yoga Donna Clifford, 200 hour registered yoga instructor, teaches basic chair yoga movements. Dress comfortably in non-restrictive clothing. Beginners, seniors, and those with limited mobility encouraged to attend. Registration required.

Wed, Jun 13, Jul 18 & Aug 15, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest

HEAVENLY HYDRANGEAS

Mon, Aug 27, 6p-7p, Fountain Inn

Understanding Veganism

Longer Living Through Healthier Diet Registered Nurse and founder of Greenville Vegan Society, Tracy Weaver, discusses how the typical American diet has become a major contributor to current health problems. Learn how making changes to your diet can help you become healthier and potentially add years to your life. Registration required.

Sat, Jul 14, 2p-3:30p, Travelers Rest Sat, Aug 4, 10:30a-12p, Fountain Inn

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) brings speakers to share personal stories of their experience with mental illness and the tools they use to stay in recovery. Registration required.

Tue, Jul 24, 6:30p-8p, Travelers Rest

History and Genealogy Family History Club Explore and document your family history. Share tips and learn about genealogy resources available at the library. Registration required.

Sat, Jun 2, Jul 14 & Aug 11, 10a-12p, Pelham Road Wed, Jun 20, Jul 18, & Aug 15, 3p-4p, Simpsonville

TO REGISTER: Call, email, or visit the program location. See p.2 for contact information.

Storytelling Night: Are We There Yet? The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville county area and beyond. Come and listen or share your own story related to vacation, trips, and travel.

Thu, Jul 12, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest

Desegregation of the Textile Industry Dr. Jozefien De Bock, Fulbright research scholar at Clemson University, explores the desegregation of the textile industry in Greenville and Upstate South Carolina in the 20th century.

Registration required.

Tue, Jul 17, 7p-8p, Travelers Rest

Colonial Gravestone Cutting Demo Stonecutter and author of A Brief Treatise on Tomb and Grave Stones of the Eighteen Century, J. David Gillespie, demonstrates and explains grave stone cutting techniques typical in eighteen century South Carolina. Park Rangers from Cowpens National Battlefield share about South Carolina’s early history. Gillespie's book will be available for purchase afterwards. Email explore@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9293 to register and for more info. Registration required.

Sat, Jul 21, 2p-3p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Railroad History in Greenville County Members of the Greenville Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society share the history of railroads in Greenville. Registration required.

Thu, Aug 16, 7p-8:30p, Taylors

Job Skills Basic Small Business Start-Up A business mentor from the Piedmont Chapter of SCORE guides you through the process of starting and successfully running a small business. Register online

at http://piedmontscore.org/ workshops. Registration required.

Mon, Jun 11, 6p-8p, Pelham Road Tue, Jul 10, 6p-8p, Augusta Road

Money Smarts Greenville Summer Fun Learn about the different free summer activities for families in and around Greenville.

Wed, Jun 13, 3:30p-4:30p, Anderson Road

Car Care & Repair Whether you're an automotive amateur or a trained mechanic, learn about print and online resources at the library to help you repair and maintain your automobile. Registration required.

Wed, Jun 13, 7p-8p, Berea

Bitcoin Explained Clemson doctoral graduate, Dr. Kyle Rechard explains cryptocurrency and whether it is an investment for the long run or a temporary bubble. Registration required.

Sat, Jun 16, 11a-12p, Mauldin

You Don’t Fool Me: Home Buying Scams From fake listings to fraudulent realtors, a SC Legal Services staff attorney shares methods used by scammers and what you can do to make sure they don’t fool you.

Registration required.

Tue, Jun 19, 4p-5p, Anderson Road

Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Greenville County Human Relations Commission teaches how to build and maintain better credit using the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum.

Call 467-7095 to register.

Registration required.

Sat, Jun 23 & 30, 9:30a-1:30p, Fountain Inn Sat, Jul 14 & 21, 9:30a-1:30p, Augusta Road Sat, Aug 11 & 18, 9:30a-1:30p, Anderson Road

Selling Your Closet Clear out your closet and boost your savings by learning how to sell online and around Greenville.

Email explore@greenvillelibrary. org or call 527-9293 to register.

Registration required.

Tue, Jun 26, 6:30p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

Couponing Workshop Jenny Martin, writer behind Southern Savers a leading website for frugal living in the South, teaches the basics of couponing.

Learn how to gather and organize coupons, use online resources to find deals, and effectively shop with coupons. Registration required.

Sat, Aug 11, 10a-11:30a, Fountain Inn

Fashion Thrifting in Greenville Learn where to shop for clothes, shoes, and accessories around Greenville. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 14, 6:30p-7:30p, Travelers Rest

Wills, Estates, & Probate SC Legal Services staff attorney Beth Des Jardins explains wills, powers of attorney, advance directives and probate, as well as other related topics that may be of particular interest to seniors.

Registration required.

Understanding Financial Statements

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A business mentor from the Piedmont Chapter of SCORE teaches the fundamentals of understanding business financial statements. Register online: http:// piedmontscore.org/workshops/ Registration required.

Tue, Aug 21, 6p-8p, Augusta Road

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Learn how to gather and organize coupons, use online resources to find deals, and effectively shop with coupons. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 28, 10a-11a, Anderson Road

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Join the Little Learners Club! preschool ages The Little Learners Club is focused on the skills taught through the five Palmetto Basics.

Maximize Love, Manage Stress Talk, Sing, and Point Count, Group, and Compare Explore Through Movement and Play Read and Discuss Stories

Go to your library to get a log or download one from our website. Visit Kindergarten Readiness in the Kids section of our website for suggested activities.

Earn a Little Learners Club tote bag and five pins as you complete activities for each of The Palmetto Basics. The Palmetto Basics activities are meant to span and enhance the early years of your child’s life.

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