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The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck will be discussed. Call 246-1695.
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch
Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch
Stories, rhymes and bouncing games for babies 1 month - 18 months with an adult caregiver.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Pelham Road (F. W. Symmes) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Pelham Road (F. W. Symmes) Branch
Look out! Mother Goose is on the loose and ready to strengthen your baby's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. For babies 1 month - 24 months. Attendance limited to 40. Registration is not required. Call 527-9248 for more information. No groups; 2 children per adult caregiver maximum.
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
Look out! Mother Goose is on the loose and ready to strengthen your baby's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. For babies 1 month - 24 months. Attendance limited to 40. Registration is not required. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information. No groups; 2 children per adult caregiver maximum.
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch
Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Stories, rhymes and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver.
Taylors (Burdette) Branch
Stories, rhymes and bouncing games for babies 1 month - 18 months with an adult caregiver.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Anderson Road (West) Branch
30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Taylors (Burdette) Branch
Look out! Mother Goose is on the loose and ready to strengthen your baby's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. For babies 1 month - 24 months. Attendance limited to 40. Registration is not required. Call 527-9248 for more information. No groups. 2 children per adult caregiver maximum.
Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch
Look out! Mother Goose is on the loose and ready to strengthen your baby's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. For babies 1 month - 24 months. Attendance limited to 40. Registration is not required. Call 527-9248 for more information. No groups; 2 children per adult caregiver maximum.
Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch
G’day mates! Take a trip to the land of bouncing kangaroos and cuddly koalas through stories, poetry and music as Australian native Paul Taylor presents “Matilda and the Dreamtime.” This program is best appreciated by school aged children and above. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information. Sponsored by The Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Fans of The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie, and Knuffle Bunny will enjoy readings of Mo Willems’ popular books. Join us for an evening of stories and fun! All ages are welcome. Children may wear their pajamas.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Join us as we travel to Japan. We’ll read The Crane Wife by Sumiko Yagawa and The Badger and the Magic Fan by Tony Johnston and make wind sock fish. For ages 7 and up.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Lace yarn around a paper plate. Children will enjoy a story and then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. 45 minutes. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Make your own dinosaur stick puppets. Children will enjoy a story and then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. 45 minutes. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Children will enjoy a story and then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. 45 minutes. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Welcome Family and Friends/Bienvenidos Familia y Amigos
A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Thanks A Lot!/ ¡Muchísimas Gracias!
A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Join us as we learn about World War I. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
This month the classic board game Candy Land comes to life as we travel the rainbow path through Peppermint Forest, Gum Drop Mountain and Lollipop Woods. Our mission is to find King Kandy at his Candy Castle but before we do that, we’ll have to complete some challenges along the way! We begin with a story that leads to pretend play. Ages 2-5. Space is limited to 30. Registration begins October 16. Call 242-5000 x2248.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Greenville Symphony Orchestra and The Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. Call 527-9293 for more information.
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
Greenville Symphony Orchestra and The Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. Call 527-9293 for more information.
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled morning story time. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled morning story time. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled morning story time. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled morning story time. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled morning story time. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled morning story time. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled story time. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Taylors (Burdette) Branch
Create a unique painting using a toothbrush. Bring one of your child's old toothbrushes.
Children will enjoy a story and then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before each program. Call 527-9248 to register.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Travel with us as we explore Puerto Rico through folk and fairy tales, songs and games. Ages 7 and up.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Fa-la-la-la-la! Show your Christmas spirit by singing your favorite carols at the library. Bring your whole family for karaoke, a special snowflake craft and cookies! Call 877-8722 to register.
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
Join us as we explore the physics of magnets. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins October 12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Weaving with Nature
Create an outdoor hanging out of natural materials and ribbon. Bring your own outdoor materials such as unusually shaped sticks and vines. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins October 14. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Learn the techniques of basic hand sewing, such as sewing buttons and stitching. Design and sew your own cell phone holder or belt loop bag from felt. Receive a sewing kit to take home. This is the first session of a two-part class. Open to all 6th-12th graders. Registration is limited and begins October 12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Fifteen-year-old Ben has recently lost his mother. In a fit of grief, his father sells their house, buys a sailboat and makes plans to take Ben and his two younger brothers for a year long cruise. While at sea one morning Ben wakes up and discovers that his father has vanished. Open to 9th-12th graders. Registration begins October 18. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Hughes Main Library, Palmetto Bean Café
Need volunteer hours? Teen Volunteer Day is a special opportunity to earn up to 4 volunteer hours at the library. Participants will be working in groups on different projects. Open to 13-18 year olds. Registration is limited and begins October 12. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Interested in having a say in what goes on for teens at the library? Join our teen advisory board! Come share your ideas. Open to all teens 13-18. Call 527-9247 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Starring Jackie Robinson, this 1950 feature film portrays the player's struggle to integrate baseball. Contains strong language referring to race. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Popcorn, drawings and door prizes courtesy of the Greenville Drive and Russell Sportswear Company.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Further your knowledge of hand sewing and sewing machine operation by making you own sock animal. Individuals who are familiar with basic sewing may participate. Open to all 6th-12th graders. Registration is limited and begins November 14. Call 527-9248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Weaving with Nature
Create an outdoor hanging out of natural materials and ribbon. Bring your own outdoor materials such as unusually shaped sticks and vines. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins October 14. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows will be discussed. Call 862-2567.
Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith will be discussed. Call 268-5955.
Taylors (Burdette) Barnch
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan will be discussed. Call 834-3650.
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
Trading Dreams at Midnight by Diana McKinney-Whetstone will be discussed. Call 277-0161.
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf will be discussed. Call 963-9031.
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
A new social gathering for local embroidery lovers! Join the Embroidery Circle and compare stitches, learn new tips and techniques, and catch up with friends. Bring current projects or come to get started on a new one. Call 834-3650.
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
Director of Pan-African Studies and Associate Professor, Clemson University History Department, Dr. Abel Bartley addresses the impact of Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball and how it set the stage for future integrative efforts. Reception immediately following the presentation. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9241.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A - C
Sculptor William Behrends will discuss the research and preparation behind his artwork as pieces move from idea to model to monument. This program will focus on his baseball portraiture, including greats like Jackie Robinson for Brooklyn’s KeySpan Park, Willie Mays for the San Francisco Giants, Tony Gwynn for the San Diego Padres and Buck O’Neill National Baseball Hall of Fame. Call 527-9241.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
A panel of players, authors and researchers, including special guest, former Greenville Black Spinner, Cornell Blakely will discuss South Carolina Negro Leagues. Tom Perry, author of Negro League Baseball, and research assistant Mac Kirkpatrick will discuss experiences and research. Mr. Perry and Pat Obley will also talk about their upcoming biography of little-known baseball legend "Chino" Smith. Call 527-9241.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A - C
A Clemson Extension nutritionist will share recipes for healthy and affordable holiday appetizers. Participants will receive samples of dishes. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins October 17. Call 277-0161 to register.
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
The third of ten training sessions to be offered to licensed child care providers through June 2010. Participant fee is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 for more information and registration.
Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis will be discussed. Call 242-5000 x2219 to register.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Dr. Abel Bartley will discuss the development of the Negro Leagues and their impact on African-Americans in the Upstate of South Carolina. The program offers insight into the early history of black baseball leagues and baseball legends that pervaded black society during that period. Call 527-9241.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Create decorative wreaths for the upcoming holidays. Please bring:
Registration is required. Call 268-5955.
Taylors (Burdette) Branch
The Cannon Street All-Stars was the first African-American Little League All-Star team in the state to qualify for postseason play. The team's subsequent exclusion from tournaments at city, state and regional levels culminated in the ban from the 1955 Little League World Series, garnering huge national media attention. Presenters include former team members, John Rivers and author of the Sports Illustrated article about the team, Gene Sapakoff. Call 527-9241.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Our program series concludes with an overview of baseball during the Depression and World War II periods and how it helped keep spirits high during difficult times. Dr. Abel Bartley joins us to introduce the women’s leagues - how it was one of the ways baseball was able to survive the loss of so many able-bodied men to the war effort. Call 527-9241.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Join the library in welcoming Minnesotan prose poet Louis Jenkins to Greenville for a public reading of his unique work. He is considered by many to be a contemporary master of the form and a great wit of the north. The event is free and open to the public. Books will be offered for sale and signing. American Sign Language interpretation is available upon request. For information, call 527-9293. Funded in part by a grant from the Southern Arts Federation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A - C
Writers are invited to participate in a two-hour workshop and poem critique with our guest. Participants should bring one poem for discussion, which the library will copy for the group. The cost to attend is $25, to be paid in advance. Space is limited. Call 527-9293 to register. Funded in part by a grant from the Southern Arts Federation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Thinking of buying a puppy? This fun and informative workshop will help you learn how to select the best dog for your family. Other topics will include: puppy care, responsible dog ownership and safety around strange dogs. Several dog breeds will be present for observation and interaction.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Decoupage a journal to keep or give as a gift. Materials and instruction provided. Ages 11-14. Registration begins November 5. Call 277-0161. Space is limited.
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Decoupage a journal to keep or give as a gift. Materials and instruction provided. Ages 11-14. Registration begins November 5. Call 277-0161. Space is limited.
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Design and create a Christmas ornament. Materials and instruction provided. Ages 5-10. Registration begins November 5. Call 277-0161. Space is limited.
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Learn strategies for dealing with stress in an inspirational workshop led by Janice Lanahan, RN, MSN Nursing Faculty at Clemson University. Call 277-0161 to register.
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Participants fee is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 for more information and registration.
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
Learn how to surf the web using an internet browser. Minimum skills: basic typing and mouse use. Registration is required. Call 242-5000 x3223.
Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab
Starring Jackie Robinson, this 1950 feature film portrays the player's struggle to integrate baseball. Contains strong language referring to race. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Popcorn, drawings and door prizes courtesy of the Greenville Drive and Russell Sportswear Company.
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
The Four Seasons/Las cuatro estaciones del año
A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
It's the day after Christmas and Holly, an elf, finds a package marked "undeliverable" in Santa's sleigh. Unable to contain her curiosity, Holly sets out on a journey to discover who the mysterious Bahum Bugg is and why he doesn't want a Christmas present left at his door. This holiday favorite is sure to warm the frostiest of hearts.
Daycares are welcome with prior approval. Please call the location you wish to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do not have prior permission to attend will be denied admission.
This special replaces the regularly scheduled Musical Jamboree. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
A continuing social gathering for local embroidery lovers! Join and compare stitches, learn new tips and techniques and catch up with friends. Bring current projects or come to get starts on a new one. Call 834-3650.
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
Learn how to knit, then apply new skills to a holiday project. Bring your own yarn and needles. This is part one of a two-part progam. Call 277-7397 to register.
Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
No story time today.
Anderson Road (West) Branch
