Catch the Reading Bug -
Children's Summer Activity Calendar 2008
Catch the Reading Bug
May 30 - August 2
This year's summer reading theme for children ages 0-12 is Catch the
Reading Bug. Read lots of great books; get great prizes. Register
at any Greenville County Library System location. Registration is free.
You must be a registered Summer Reader to attend these programs:
Sadie's Spectacular Saturday, Alberti Flea Circus, Becky's Puppets, and Snakes
Alive. Your Catch the Reading Bug reading log is your ticket
in.
Daycares, Summer Recreation Classes and Other Groups - Please Note!
Due to high attendance during summer months, in many locations scheduled story
times and special programs cannot accommodate groups. If you are seeking
permission for your group of 10 or more, please call the location you wish
to attend to check availability for a reservation. Groups that do
not have prior library permission to attend a program will be denied admission.
Morning Summer Specials replace all regularly scheduled morning story
times. Seating is limited due to fire code regulations.
Step Up to the Plate @ your library
Trivia Contest
Baseball season is here, and library users can get in on the action during
the Step Up to the Plate @ your library baseball trivia contest.
This year's program includes a special "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" theme
in honor of the 100th anniversary of the song. Visit our website at www.greenvillelibrary.org to
link to the Step Up to the Plate trivia contest for ages 10 and under, 11-13,
14-17, and 18 and up. Play to win one of several prizes, including a grand-prize
trip for two to Cooperstown, N.Y., to attend the Hall of Fame's World Series
Gala in October 2008.
June
This year we will offer an evening performance of most of the summer
specials. The evening performance is listed under Twilight Tales.
Twilight Tales: Catch the Reading Bug
7:00p - Mondays
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room or Meeting Rooms
All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children. Call 242-5000 x2248
for details.
June 2
Joada Hiatt
Join this acclaimed local storyteller for an evening of stories. Generously
funded by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.
June 9
Alberti Flea Circus
The Alberti Flea Circus is family entertainment at its finest.
Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your Catch the Reading
Bug reading log is your ticket in.
June 16
Mother Goose and Friends by "Becky's Box of Puppets"
Enjoy this unusual puppet show that is entertaining for even very young children. Must
be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your Catch the Reading Bug reading
log is your ticket in.
June 23
Mad Science: Fire and Ice Join us for this exciting
science program about matter.
June 30
No program
Grandbaby Books
Saturdays (every other) - 10:00a
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing, and dancing.
All ages welcome.
June 14
Crazy About Camping
June 28
Sea, Sand, and Shells
Crafty Kids
3:30p - Thursdays
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Hear a story and make a cool craft. Ages 5 & up, ages 5-6 with adult caregiver.
June 5
Folk Dancing
Registration in progress.
Learn circle dances from countries around the world!
June 12
Shake a Painting
Registration in progress.
You won't believe what a marble can do!
June 19
Popsicle Stick Puzzles
Registration begins June 5.
Learn how to make your own individualized jigsaw puzzles.
June 26
Michael P. White
Registration begins June 12. include picture
Join children's book illustrator Michael P. White for this interactive drawing-storytelling
program. Mr. White, best known for his work on The Library Dragon, will
help you to create some "buggy" drawings and stories.
Bright Star Children's Theatre: Sadie's Spectacular Saturday
Good judgment, kindness, friendship, and respect are just a handful of the
character traits that show up in this brand new adventure! Humor and audience
participation make this play fun for everyone. Must be a registered
Summer Reader to attend. Your Catch the Reading Bug reading log is your ticket
in.
Monday, June 2
Tuesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 4
Thursday, June 5
Friday, June 6 |
10:30a Travelers Rest
10:00a Greer
10:00a Pelham Road
10:00a Simpsonville
10:00a Taylors
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2:00p Main
11:00a Greer
11:00p Pelham Road
11:00a Simpsonville
11:00a Taylors
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Game Day
Thursdays - 3:00p-5:00p
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
Rising 4th-6th graders are invited to socialize with friends and play
board games provided by the library. Call 877-8722 for more information.
Dog Days of Summer
Friday, June 6 - 10:00a-11:00a
Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch, Outside
Enter your dog in contests: Best costume. Best pet trick. Largest dog.
Smallest dog. Longest tail. Shortest tail. Prizes and certificates! K-9 and
Canine Good Citizen dog demonstrations. Call 277-7397 to register. Limit
of 30 participants. Parents must sign a release and provide proof of current
dog immunizations. Release is available on our website at www.greenvillelibrary.org Bring
a chair or blanket and enjoy the show. Event is cancelled in case of
inclement weather. Spectators welcome!
Alberti Flea Circus
The Alberti Flea Circus is family entertainment at its finest. Must
be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your Catch the Reading Bug reading
log is your ticket in.
Monday, June 9
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 12
Friday, June 13
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10:00a Mauldin
10:30a Berea
10:30a Fountain Inn
10:30a Augusta Road
10:00a Taylors
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11:30a Mauldin
11:30a Taylors
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7:00p Main
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Tie-Dye Party!
Friday, June 13 - 3:00p
Anderson Road (West) Branch, Outside
Registration required - Call 269-5210
Bring a washed white t-shirt and create groovy, tie-dyed wearable art. Ages
7 & up.
$1 materials fee per child. Event will be cancelled in case of rain.
Baby Signs® Storytime
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Are you interested in communicating with your infant? Learn simple, introductory
gestures. Babies 0-24 mos. with an adult caregiver. Registration begins May
12. Call 242-5000 x2248.
11:00a - Friday, June 13
6:30p - Friday, June 13
Dad's Day Decorating
Saturday, June 14 - 1:00p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Mother-daughter cupcake artists Vonda and Rebekah Rutland return with a new
batch of designs. Father with child, age 7 and up. $10 materials fee per pair
includes cupcakes and a decorating kit to keep.
Registration begins May 12. Call Staci at 277-0161
Mother Goose and Friends by "Becky's Box of Puppets"
Enjoy this unusual puppet show that is entertaining for even very young children.
Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your Catch the Reading
Bug reading log is your ticket in.
Monday, June 16
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, June 19
Friday, June 20
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10:00a Greer
10:00a Main
10:00a Simpsonville
10:00a Taylors
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7:00p Main
11:00a Greer
11:00a Simpsonville
11:00a Taylors
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Children's Writing Workshop
Saturday, June 21
10:30a-12:30p or 2:00p-4:00p
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 required. Call 277-0161.
Mad Science: Fire and Ice
Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program.
Monday, June 23
Tuesday, June 24
Wednesday, June 25
Thursday, June 26
Friday, June 27
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10:30a Travelers Rest
10:30a Berea
10:30a Fountain Inn
10:30a Augusta Road
10:30a Anderson Road
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7:00p Main
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Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, June 24 - 6:30p
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Girls in grades 4-6 and their moms
Registration required - 242-5000 x2248
Join us for a discussion of the Newbery award-winning book The Higher Power
of Lucky by Susan Patron. Ten-year-old Lucky Trimble is afraid that her
legal guardian will leave her and return to France, so she creates a "survival
kit"-complete with Gatorade, a toothbrush, and nail polish remover. Bring
items to fill your own survival kit that we'll make together.
July
Crafty Kids
3:30p - Thursdays
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Hear a story and make a cool craft. Ages 5 & up, ages 5-6 with adult caregiver.
July 3
No program
July 10
Grid Art
Registration begins June 26.
Make an abstract art picture from strips of tissue paper.
July 17
Origami
Registration begins July 3.
It's buggy and lots of fun! Fold one and see for yourself.
July 24
Nuudles
Registration begins July 10.
Make your own creation with these amazing noodles that stick to one another
and then come easily apart. $1.00 materials fee.
July 31
Game Day
Registration begins July 17.
Marbles, dominoes, jump rope, and hopscotch are on the menu for loads of fun!
Twilight Tales: Catch the Reading Bug
Monday's - 7:00p
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room or Meeting Rooms
All ages welcome except at Snakes Alive! Adults must be accompanied by children.
Call 242-5000 x2248 for details.
July 7
The Ron Johnson Magic & Comedy Show
Join ventriloquist Ron Johnson for an evening filled with fun and laughter.
July 14
Snakes Alive! with Ron Cromer
Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about many species
including a giant Burmese python.
Ages 4-12.
Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your Catch the Reading
Bug reading log is your ticket in.
July 21
Creepy Crawlers
Join us for an evening of squirmy, crawly stories.
July 28 Uh-Oh! A Storytime Accident
Join us for stories about spills, crashes, bumps, bruises, and accidents.
The Ron Johnson Magic & Comedy Show
include picture
Join ventriloquist Ron Johnson for an event filled with fun and laughter.
His hilarious blend of ventriloquism, comedy, magic, and songs will keep you
on the edge of your seat.
Monday, July 7
Tuesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 9
Thursday, July 10
Friday, July 11
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10:30a Travelers Rest
10:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith)
10:00a Pelham Road
10:00a Simpsonville
10:30a Anderson Road
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7:00p Main
11:00a Greer (Jean M. Smith)
11:00a Pelham Road
11:00a Simpsonville
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Explore Your World: Jamaica
Tuesday, July 8 - 4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Experience island living, "mon," as we sail to Jamaica for stories,
reggae songs, and games.
Ages 5-11. Registration begins June 9. Call 242-5000 x2248.
Game Day
Thursdays (July 10-31) - 3:00p-5:00p
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
Rising 4th-6th graders are invited to socialize with friends and play
board games provided by the library. Call 877-8722 for more information.
Grandbaby Books
Saturday (every other) - 10:00a
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing, and dancing.
All ages welcome.
July 12
Granddad and Granny's Garden
July 26
Summer Fun
Snakes Alive! with Ron Cromer
Herpetologist Ron Cromer gives fascinating information about these important
reptiles. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch many species
including a giant Burmese python. Ages 4-12. Must be a registered
Summer Reader to attend. Your Catch the Reading Bug reading log is your ticket
in.
Monday, July 14
Tuesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
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3:30p Mauldin
3:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith)
3:30p Pelham Road
3:30p Augusta Road
3:30p Taylors
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7:00p Main
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Let's Pretend - A Day on the Farm
Friday, July 18 - 10:30a
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Registration begins June 9 - Call 242-5000 x2248
Guided play focuses on the imagination and fosters the development of thinking,
language, social, and physical skills. Enter our world of imagination. Begin
with a story that leads to pretend play.
Ages 2-5. Space is limited.
Parachute Play!
Tuesday, July 15 - 3:00p
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch, Outside
Registration begins June 16 - Call 246-1695
Enjoy games and songs using a parachute.
Ages 4 and up. Event will be cancelled in case of rain.
Ice Cream in a Bag
Monday, July 21 - 3:00p
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch, Outside
Registration begins June 16 - Call 834-3650
Shake! Shake! Shake! Bring one cup of half-and-half and a pair of winter gloves
and get ready to shake your way to ice cream! Ages 7 and up. $1.00 materials
fee. Program will be held outdoors. Event will be cancelled in case of rain.
Miss Gail's Puppet Tales
Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 29
Wednesday, July 30
Friday, August 11
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10:00a Mauldin
10:30a Berea
10:30a Fountain Inn
10:30a Anderson Road
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11:00a Mauldin
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Splash!
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch, Outside
Tuesday, July 29 - 10:00a
Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel because the Greer Fire Department is going
to SPLASH you! (In lieu of the 10:00 & 11:00 story times.) Event will be
cancelled in case of rain or fire emergency.
For more information call 877-8722.
August 2
Summer Reading Ends
The last day to enter titles in your Reading Log, collect prizes, and receive
School Notification and Frequent Visitor stamps.
Upcoming
Twilight Tales: Woof and Wag
Monday, August 4 - 7:00p
Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room
Join us for an evening with Cozmo the therapy dog. We will read stories, learn
about Cozmo's important jobs, and have tail wagging fun! All ages welcome.
Call 242-5000 x2248 for details.
The Greenville County Library System would like to thank the following
organizations for their generous support of Summer Reading:
Chick-fil-A at Cherrydale Point
Chick-fil-A at Dill Creek Commons
Chick-fil-A at Fairview Market
Chick-fil-A at Hampton Village
Chick-fil-A at Haywood Mall
Chick-fil-A of Haywood Road
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Chick-fil-A of Laurens Road
Chick-fil-A of Pelham Road
Chick-fil-A of Woodruff Road
Greenville County Recreation District
Jack in the Box Restaurants
Russel Athletic |
Teens
June
Red Cross Babysitter Training
Pre-registration and information:
American Red Cross at 271-8222
Fee: $35
Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Saturday, June 14 - 9:30a-4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Bring a bag lunch.
Monday June 16 & Tuesday June 17
Taylors (Burdette) Branch - 9:30a-12:30p
Monday, June 23 & Tuesday, June 24
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch - 9:30a-12:30p
Game Day
Wednesdays - 3:00p-5:00p
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
Rising 7th-12th graders are invited to socialize with friends and play
board games provided by the library. Call 877-8722 for more information.
Craft it!
All Craft It! programs are open to rising 6th-12th graders.
Registration begins June 2; call 242-5000 x2247 or register in person at the
program location.
Friendship & Wire and Bead Bracelets
Wednesday, June 11 - 3:00p-4:30p
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch
Duct Tape Sandals
Thursday, June 12 - 4:00p-5:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Make your own custom sandals from duct tape and cardboard. Materials will be
provided.
Vintage Record Album Scrapbooks
Thursday, June 19 - 4:00p-5:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Make fun scrapbooks out of old record album covers. Bring your own or use one
of ours.
MP3 Player Covers
Tuesday, June 24 - 2:00p-3:30p
Taylors (Burdette) Branch
Make MP3 player covers and holders from duct tape, felt, and other materials.
Please bring your MP3 player with you.
Aromatherapy Bath Salts
Wednesday, June 25 - 4:00p-5:30p
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch
Make bath salts for a relaxing summer.
Bubble Wrap Pillows
Friday, June 27 - 11:00a-12:30p
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
Make your own custom pillow out of bubble wrap. Stuff the pillow with whatever
you want to bring. Bubble wrap and tape will be provided. See our display model.
July
Red Cross Babysitter Training
Pre-registration and information:
American Red Cross at 271-8222
Fee $35
Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Monday, July 14 & Tuesday, July 15
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch - 9:30a-12:30p
Tuesday, July 22 & Wednesday, July 23
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch - 9:30a-12:30p
Game Day
Wednesdays (July 9-30) - 3:00p-5:00p
Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
Rising 7th-12th graders are invited to socialize with friends and play
board games provided by the library. Call 877-8722 for more information.
An Afternoon with Jane
Saturday, July 19 - 1:00p-4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Join us for afternoon tea and to celebrate the life and books of Jane Austen.
Win prizes in our Jane Austen trivia contest and watch a recent movie about
the life of Jane Austen featuring Anne Hathaway as Jane. This movie is rated
PG. Unaccompanied children under 13 must bring the Parental Permission form
to view the movie. Download
the form from our website at www.greenvillelibrary.org .This program is open to Jane Austen fans of all ages. To reserve your spot,
call 242-5000 x 2247.
"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed
love."
--Jane Austen Northanger Abbey
Craft It!
All Craft It! programs are open to rising 6th-12th graders.
Registration begins June 23; call 242-5000 x2247 or register in person at the
program location.
Beach Towel Tote Bags
Tuesday, July 8 - 2:00p-4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Revive old towels and beach towels by transforming them into beach bags. No
sewing experience necessary. Bring your own towel. Sewing
equipment will be provided.
Marble Magnets
Wednesday, July 9 - 11:00a-12:00p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Make a set of marble magnets to decorate your fridge or locker.
Wire and Bead Bracelets
Friday, July 11 - 11:00a-12:30p
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
Duct Tape Purses and Wallets
Wednesday, July 16 - 3:00p-4:30p
Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch
Placemat Purses
Thursday, July 17 - 4:00p-5:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Bring your own fabric placemat or use one of ours. No sewing experience necessary.
Sewing equipment will be provided.
Duct Tape Purses and Wallets
Monday, July 21 - 4:00p-5:30p
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
CD Sun Catchers
Tuesday, July 22 - 2:00p-4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Make sparkly sun catchers out of CDs.
Decorate a Frisbee
Wednesday, July 23 - 11:00a-12:00p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Design your own Frisbee.
Teenville Tie-Dye Blowout!
Thursday, July 31 - 2:00p-5:00p
Hughes Main Library, Outside
Tie-dye your socks, shirts, pants, purses, etc. White 100% cotton items work
best. Learn about joining the Teenville Teen Advisory Board.
August
All Things Twilight
Saturday, August 2 - 2:00p-4:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Join us as we celebrate everything Stephenie
Meyer and the release of her new book Breaking Dawn. Test your Twilight knowledge.
Discuss your favorite books with people who share your obsession. Win Twilight prizes.
Call 242-5000 x2247 for more details
