First two classes of eight training sessions offered to licensed child care providers! Participant fee is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 for more information and registration.

The Scribblers Writing Group
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00p-8:30p
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

Join our first creative writing group for adults! This new group is designed for local aspiring authors. Bring your best original fiction, poems, memoir, screenplay - or come to get inspired! Scribblers at every level of skill and experience are welcome. Call 963-9031 to register.

Healthy Holidays
Tuesday, November 17, 7:00p-8:30p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

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.

Worlds Beyond Us: A Sci-Fi Trio
Book Discussion Series
Thursday, November 17, 7:00p-8:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Time travel…Virtual reality…Parallel universes. Join our new book discussion series and explore the realms of the Science Fiction world! Registration is required. Call 527-9219 for more information and registration.

Embroidery Circle
Friday, December 4, 10:30a-12:00p
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch

A social gathering for local embroidery lovers! Compare stitches, learn new tips and catch up with friends. Bring current projects are start a new one. Call 834-3650.

Christmas Karaoke, Cookies and Crafts
Saturday, December 5, 3:00p-5:00p
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

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.

Learn basic knitting, then apply new skills to a holiday project. Bring your own yarn and needles. Call 277-7397 to register.

Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience
November 2 - December 14, 2009
Hughes Main Library

Join us for a six-week presentation of Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience! This national exhibition, along with discussions, lectures and film, will explore the history of black baseball players in America over the past 150 years.

Louis Jenkins
November 6 and November 7
Hughes Main Library

Readers, writers and poetry enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a two-part poetry experience with prose poet Louis Jenkins! Author of thirteen books and winner of the 2005 Minnesota Book Award, Louis Jenkins will discuss poetry and host a poetry critique at the library.