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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



Porkchop ProductionsHoliday Special
Porkchop Productions Presents: Holly and the Christmas Gift

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 library permission to attend will be denied admission. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Visit our online calendar for dates and locations.

 

HealthierThe Library Made Me Healthier
The Greenville Hospital System and the Greenville County Library System have collaborated to create a list of titles of interest for children and parents that mirrors the GHS Consumer Health Collection. This group of books may be found by using a keyword search for Children's Health Collection. The materials have been placed in the six library locations that are near GHS satellite hospitals: Hughes Main Library, Jean M. Smith Branch in Greer, W. Jack Greer Branch in Mauldin, F.W. Symmes Branch on Pelham Road, Hendricks Branch in Simpsonville and the Sargent Branch in Travelers Rest.

 
Story Time Morning Story Times

Did you know that the Greenville County Library System offers over 80 morning story times each week? These programs are specifically designed for early literacy preparation for children 0-5 years old and are available at least once a week at each library location. Learn more about our individual programs and the effects that early literacy can have on your child!

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PAL

Learn more about the PAL Center

Monday: 12:00p-8:00p
Tuesday: 1:00p-8:00p
Wednesday: 12:00p-8:00p
Thursday: 5:00p-8:00p
Friday: 12:00p-8:00p
Saturday: 9:00a-5:00p
Sunday: 2:00p-5:00p
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Life: The Great ChallengeLife: The Great Challenge

Piece together an exciting afternoon in the Children’s Area at the Hughes Main Library! A completed version of Life: The Great Challenge, the Guinness world-record holder for the largest commercial jigsaw puzzle, is now on display at the downtown library. The puzzle, totaling 24,000 pieces and measuring in at a massive 14’ 5” x 5’ 2”, was donated anonymously by a community member who completed it. Take The Great Challenge and find hidden images like a hummingbird, a platypus and four zodiac signs.

 

Karen Allen
Youth Services Manager
Greenville County Library System
864.527.9249
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