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 The Children's Area of the Hughes Main Library features:
- Books, magazines, videos and DVDs, CD-ROMs, audio books and music on both tape and CD, foreign language materials and board books
- 20 computers with children's preloaded games, word processing, DISCUS, and Internet access
- A nursing room that includes a diaper changing station
- Two programming rooms for story times and class visits
- A wall with the words "Explore Your World" written in 13 different languages that are spoken in the Upstate
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Money Smarts for Kids!
February 27-April 3, 2010
Does it seem that your children have no concept of money? Do they ask for things you can’t afford? No matter their age, it is never too early to begin teaching money concepts to children. Money Smarts for Kids! is a Financial Skills Education Series designed to be fun and insightful for all age groups. You’ll be amazed by your children’s response to ideas of earning, saving and spending when put into everyday terms. Don’t be surprised if your children soon ask for more chores to earn extra money!
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 Explore Your World: Money from around the World
Tuesday, March 9, 4:00p-4:30p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Join us for an imaginary trip around the world as we discover global currency.
We will look at real money from other countries and make piggybanks! Ages 5-11;
ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. |
 Stories and Games for Kids
Wednesday, March 10, 4:00p-4:30p
Wednesday, March 24, 4:00p-4:30p
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
Join us for fun games, stories, dancing and more for ages 6 and up. No registration
required. Call 963-9031 or email
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for more information. |
 KinderCraft
Wednesdays, March 10-31, 10:30a-11:00a
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
Children will enjoy a story, then explore it by engaging in a related art activity.
Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration in progress. Call 527-9248. |
 Spring Stories with Betty Farr
Saturday, March 13, 11:00a-12:00p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Join local storyteller Betty Farr as she ushers in spring with her favorite stories
of the season. Be sure to bring a camera to take your child's picture with
the Easter Bunny. Call 277-0161 or email
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 A Kid's Guide to Money
Saturday, March 13, 11:00a-12:00p
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
Join us for a super cool time learning about money! Each child will receive A
Kid's Guide to Money with games, worksheets and ideas created by the
Learning Center of the Federal Reserve. Best suited for school age children.
Registration begins February 12. Call 963-9031. |
 Let’s Pretend: At the Bakery
Friday, March 19, 10:30a and 3:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Brownies, breads, cookies and cakes...yum! Hear delicious stories that lead to
pretend play. Little bakers will use their imaginations to create yummy goodies,
then serve them to the customers in the shop. Ages 2-5. Registration begins February
19. Call 527-9248. Space is limited. |
 Bilingual Story Time: Cuentos Bilingües
Friday, March 19, 7:00p-7:45p
Friday, March 26, 7:00p-7:45p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room
A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que
durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades. |
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