Join us for the first ever kid's graphic novel discussion group. We'll be discussing The Dodgeball Chronicles (Knights of the Lunch Table series) by Frank Cammuso. There will also be a special activity based on the legends of King Arthur. Open to ages 8-12. Registration begins May 4. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

Start your summer off with a relaxing day at the spa. Learn how to make your own bath salts, scrubs, lip gloss and soap. Take what you make home with you. Open to ages 11-18. Registration is limited and begins May 4. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org 

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Bring your WIPs and UFOs and discuss the book Emma by Jane Austen for the first half hour. Afterwards, learn how to make a scarf or a more challenging project. Registration is required. Call 877-8722 for more information and registration.

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Join the fun at Community Appreciation Day!  There will be hot dogs and other refreshments available, as well as door prizes, including gift certificates to local restaurants. Free and open to the public! Call 834-3650

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

If you are a penny-pincher, a coupon-clipper or a super-saver come share your tips!  Bring some coupons and learn how to categorize, organize and swap them.  Call 834-3650 for more information.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Join us for a screening of the 1952 classic Jack and the Beanstalk starring Abbott and Costello. Popcorn and soda will be provided. Free and open to the public. Call 834-3650 for more information.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

Explore children's literature using music, song and dance. Ages 18 months - 4 years with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library

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.

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) 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

Stories, rhymes and bouncing games for babies 1 month - 18 months with an adult caregiver.

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Stories, rhymes and bouncing games for babies 1 month - 18 months with an adult caregiver.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

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

30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) 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. 

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. 

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.

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

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

Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. This week we'll visit the zoo through music and books. Bring your favorite stuffed animal. All ages welcome.

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing.  Pack your bag with your favorite beach towel and beach toy and join us at the library! Spread out your towel and enjoy beach stories and music. All ages welcome.

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Books about Wade Hampton will be discussed in conjunction with the 2009 Chautauqua theme. Call 963-9031 for more information.

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

Up, Up and Away -- Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure presented by Mad Science. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.  All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children. Children may wear their pajamas. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B

Join us for stories that will boost your child's creative thinking. We're kicking off summer's Twilight Tales by reading, dancing and creating something special. All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children. Children may wear their pajamas. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Humor and audience participation make this play fun for everyone. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.  All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children. Children may wear their pajamas. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C

Come explore stories about crayons and dance to the Crayon song. All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children. Children may wear their pajamas. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Plan to jump rope, shoot marbles, hopscotch and play dominoes. Jump in and have a blast! Ages 5-11; ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 4. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Bring a 20 oz. plastic bottle and turn it into a bracelet. Sew and bead it as you like! Ages 5-11; ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 5. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Local artist Samantha Bell will teach us how to paint acrylics. Warning: This may get messy! Ages 5-11; ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 12. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C

You'll be sewing and stuffing and purrrr-fecting your craft! Ages 5-11; ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 19. Call 242-5000 x2248.  

Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Enter your dog in one (or more) contests:  Best costume. Best pet trick. Largest dog. Smallest dog. Longest tail. Shortest tail. Prizes and certificates! Presentations and demonstrations, including a therapy dog, courtesy of the Greenville Humane Society.  Registration begins May 1.  Call 277-7397. Limit of 30 participants.

Parent or legal guardian must sign a release and provide proof of current dog immunizations.  Release is available on our website at www.greenvillelibrary.org (May 1).  Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show.  Event is cancelled in case of rain.  Spectators welcome!

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch, Outside

Always wanted a twin brother or sister? Trace, color and stuff to make your twin! Ages 5 and up; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 11. Call 834-3650 to register.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Always wanted a twin brother or sister? Trace, color and stuff to make your twin! Ages 5 and up; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May 11. Call 269-5210 to register.

Anderson Road (West) Branch

Learn the basics of performing a play, and then perform a scene from Shakespeare. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Join us for earth friendly gardening as we recycle yogurt cups into plant holders. We'll glue and paint, then plant a flower. All materials provided. Open to ages 8-14. Registration begins May 11. Call 834-3650.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch 

We'll begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Let's see how creative your little ones can be. We'll color, paint, sculpt and create masterpieces for the fridge! Ages 2-5. Space is limited. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

We'll begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Let's see how creative your little ones can be. We'll color, paint, sculpt and create masterpieces for the fridge! Ages 2-5. Space is limited. Registration begins May 15. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Join us as we build kites out of paper, ribbon and string. Open to ages 8-14. Registration begins May 18. Call 834-3650.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop.  Her books for middle readers will be available for purchase. For ages 8-12. Registration begins May 20. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B 

Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop.  Her books for middle readers will be available for purchase. For ages 8-12. Registration begins May 20. Call 277-0161 to register. 

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch             

Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop.  Her books for middle readers will be available for purchase. For ages 8-12. Registration begins May 20. Call 277-0161 to register. 

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch 

30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children. 

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Pelham Road (F. W. Symmes) Branch

30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure.  Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend.  Your reading log is your ticket in.

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure.  Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend.  Your reading log is your ticket in.

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure.  Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend.  Your reading log is your ticket in.

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure.  Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend.  Your reading log is your ticket in. 

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Pelham Road (F. W. Symmes) Branch

Pelham Road (F. W. Symmes) Branch

Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Join us for a rollicking adaptation of this classic fairy tale as Porkchop Productions brings all of your favorite characters (plus a few new ones) to life! Big laughs, audience participation and a lesson in following the rules highlight this fanciful performance. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend.  Your reading log is your ticket in.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Anderson Road (West) Branch

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Create a bracelet for yourself or a friend. Open to ages 11-18 Registration begins May 11. Call 877-8722.

Make sparkly sun catchers out of CDs. Open to ages 11-18 Registration begins May 11. Call 963-9031.

Learn basic knitting, then use your skills to create a bookmark. Open to ages 11-18  Registration begins May 11. Call 246-1695.

Learn the ancient art of paper folding. Open to ages 11-18  Registration begins May 11. Call 277-7397.

Make a set of marble magnets to decorate your fridge or locker. Open to ages 11-18  Registration begins May 11. Call 834-3650.

Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration begins May 12. For registration and information, call the Upstate South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross at 864-271-8222 x600. Fee: $45 Please bring a bagged lunch.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

A certified yoga instructor will teach Hatha yoga poses. Please wear loose fitting clothing. Mat optional. Open to rising 6th-12th graders. Registration begins May 18. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Learn the techniques of basic hand sewing, such as sewing buttons and stitching. Design and sew your own sock puppet. Receive a sewing kit to take home. Participants must bring one pair of long tube socks. Program open to rising 6th-12th graders. Registration begins June 1. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A 

Make covers and holders for your mp3 player or cell phone from duct tape. Please bring your mp3 player or cell phone with you. Open to ages 11-18  Registration begins May 11. Call 288-6688.

Pelhem Road (F. W. Symmes) Branch

Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration begins May 12. For information, call the Upstate South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross at 864-271-8222 x600. Fee: $45 This is part one of a two part class.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration begins May 12. For information, call the Upstate South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross at 864-271-8222 x600. Fee: $45 This is part two of a two part class.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration begins May 12. For information, call the Upstate South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross at 864-271-8222 x600. Fee: $45. This is part one of a two part class.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration begins May 12. For information, call the Upstate South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross at 864-271-8222 x600. Fee: $45 This is part two of a two part class.

Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

Recycle it. Learn how to make stretchy bracelets from soda tabs. Open to ages 11-18  Registration begins May 11. Call 246-1695.

Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch

Learn basic knitting, then use your skills to create a bookmark. Open to ages 11-18 Registration begins May 11. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Join us for board games and games on the Nintendo® Wii. If you own a Nintendo® DS bring it and play against others. Open to all teens 13-18.

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch 

Try your hand at watercolor painting. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration begins May 11. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

In Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes, during a summer visit to her grandmother’s cottage by the sea, twelve-year-old Martha gains perspective on the death of a classmate, her relationship with her grandmother, her feelings for a boy and her plans to be a writer. Join us as we discuss the story and make a seashell craft. For girls in grades 6-8 with an adult female caregiver.  Registration begins May 18. Call 242-5000 x2248.

This is a course designed for the technologically terrified.  Learn the basics of Windows and how to operate a mouse, plus how to use toolbars and size windows. Three hours of FREE instruction. Call Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at 355-6059 for registration and more information.

Hughes Main Library, Training Lab

This is a course designed for the technologically terrified.  Learn the basics of Windows and how to operate a mouse, plus how to use toolbars and size windows. Three hours of FREE instruction. Call Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at 355-6059 for registration and more information.

Hughes Main Library, Training Lab

This 12-hour course covers the basics of the Desktop by introducing the Taskbar and Windows Explorer. Learn folder management, general mouse control, how to find, save and sort documents, and disk management. Call Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at 355-6059 for more information and registration. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, and $90 for the general public.

Hughes Main Library, Training Lab

Throughout this 12-hour course, learn to create, save and format documents. Also, learn the basic of toolbars and how to edit text, copy and paste, and more! Call Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at 355-6059 for more information and registration. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, and $90 for the general public.

Hughes Main Library, Training Lab

This film series features some of the most important classic science fiction films of the 20^th century. This month we'll be screening the 1966 classic Fahrenheit 451 with Julie Christie and Oskar Werner. Call 864-527-9293.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms 

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith will be discussed.  Call 268-5955.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Loving Frank: A Novel by Nancy Horan will be discussed. Call 246-1695.

Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen will be discussed. Call 862-2576.

Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch 

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

What is the internet and how do I use it?  Learn how to surf the World Wide Web using an internet browser. Discover what information and services you can find on the internet. Learn how to set up and use an email account.  Minimum skill requirements: basic typing/keyboarding ability; know what a computer mouse is and how to use it. Space is limited and registration is required. Call Lee Ehlers at 242-5000 x2219.

Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab

What is the internet and how do I use it?  Learn how to surf the World Wide Web using an internet browser. Discover what information and services you can find on the internet. Learn how to set up and use an email account.  Minimum skill requirements: basic typing/keyboarding ability; know what a computer mouse is and how to use it. Space is limited and registration is required. Call Lee Ehlers at 242-5000 x2219.

Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab

Imagínese . . ./Imagine . . .

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 

Cuentos de Animales/Animal Tales 

A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

¡Salta, Ranita, Salta!/Jump, Frog, Jump! 

A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.  

Mi Vecindad/My Neighborhood

A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.  

Discover some new favorites in this three-part book discussion series that explores a variety of African American authors. For the third meeting, read and discuss 72 Hour Hold by Bebe Moore Campbell. Registration begins March 14. Books will be supplied to the first 10 registrants. Call 277-0161 for more information.

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch 

Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

A representative from the Greenville County Bird Club will give a presentation on the fascinating hobby of bird-watching. Learn about local varieties of birds, getting started bird-watching, dos and don'ts, and local birding opportunities. Call 527-9293.

Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Bring your surplus seeds or young plants and share with other gardeners! Call 268-5955 for more information.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

Is your child having trouble reading? Reading aloud to a therapy dog may provide the motivation and self-esteem boost that will make your child want to read. Open to children 6-11 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 1 month in advance. Call the location you wish to attend to register.

Locations: Hughes Main (242-5000 x2248), Augusta Rd. (277-0161), Berea (246-1695), Fountain Inn (862-2576), Greer (877-8722), Mauldin (277-7397), Pelham Rd. (288-6688), Travelers Rest (834-3650)

30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch

30-minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Taylors (Burdette) Branch