Home School Time at the Library: Special
Library Resources and the Dewey Decimal System
Tuesday, September 21, 10:00a-11:00a
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch

Learn about library resources and the card catalog, then dive into the Dewey Decimal System with fun facts, a quack-tastic game and a flock of unforgettable friends. Call 963-9031 to register.

Laugh 'n' Learn for Reading Readiness!
Friday, October 1, 10:00a-12:00p, Drop-in
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B

We have made the nationally acclaimed Every Child Ready to Read program interactive! You and your child will visit six learning stations (music, crafts, etc.) where you will work together to perform activities that will provide your child with pre-reading skills. Ages 4 and under with an adult caregiver. English/Spanish materials available. No groups. Three children per adult caregiver maximum.

Home School Book Discussion Group: Shiloh
Thursday, October 7, 10:00a-11:00a
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch

Join us as we discuss Shiloh, the Newbery award winning book by Phyllis Naylor. When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to mistreat his dogs. Ages 9-12. Call 246-1695 to register. Getting Ready for Your Book Discussion Group

Ever After Stories: Korea
Thursday, October 7, 7:00p-7:30p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Join us as we travel to Korea through folk and fairy tales, songs and games. Decorate a paper fan to take home. Ages 7 and up.

Join us as we celebrate National Fire Prevention Month through stories, learning about fire safety, meeting a real firefighter and seeing a fire truck. Children may come dressed as firefighters. For preschool children with an adult caregiver. Note: Firefighter/truck will not be available if a fire emergency occurs.

In BeTween Craft: Edible Rice Crispy Treat Sculptures
Wednesday, October 13, 3:45p-4:45p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Make scrumptious sculptures from Rice Crispy treats. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited. Call 527-9248 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Home School Book Discussion Group: Shiloh
Thursday, October 14, 10:00a-11:00a
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

Join us as we discuss Shiloh, the Newbery award winning book by Phyllis Naylor. When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to mistreat his dogs. Ages 9-12. Call 877-8722 to register. Getting Ready for Your Book Discussion Group