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  Visiting Poet Speaks to Youth and Adult Audiences After speaking to busloads of middle school students in the morning, visiting poet and publisher Kwame Alexander will share his trademark engaged storytelling and performance poetry with an adult audience at 7:00p on Tuesday, April 8 at the Hughes Main Library. Alexander, an award winning producer of literary programs, has published ten books, including Tough Life: The Life and Death of Tupak Shakur, Do the Write Thing: Seven Steps to Publishing Success, and Dancing Naked on the Floor: Poems and Essays. A young adult book, Crush: Love Poems, is his most recent. In addition to his poetry, Alexander has written for television and the stage and has been dubbed a "phenom” by the Charleston City Paper. Alexander’s programs will be free and open to the public. He will be available
to sign books following the program. Volunteer Spotlight  Teens  Digital Photography ContestMarch 2-April 12 Rules and Guidelines are posted at www.greenvillelibrary.org Meet Kwame Alexander Tuesday, April 8 • 9:30a & 11:00a Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C School groups (middle/high) Call 242-5000 x2247 to reserve your spot. Science Station: An Earth Day Look At Energy Monday, April 14 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Students will explore the various ways that we get energy and will experiment with different energy producing methods. Open to 6th-8th graders. Call 242-5000 x2247 to register. Teen Advisory Board Monday, April 21 & Monday, May 19 • 4:30p-5:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room Open to all teens 13-18. Call 242.5000 x2247 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Earth Day Craft It: Trash Bag Floor Mats Tuesday, April 22 • 4:30p-6:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Weave cool floor mats out of plastic shopping bags. Open to youth in grades 6-8. Call 242-5000 x2247 to register. Red Cross Babysitter Training Registration begins May 12 • Fee $35 Space is limited. Call American Red Cross 271-8222. Students must be 11 by the day of the class. Saturday, June 14 • 9:30a-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Bring a bagged lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. Monday, June 16 & Tuesday, June 17 • 9:30a-12:30p Taylors (Burdette) Branch Monday, June 23 & Tuesday, June 24 • 9:30a-12:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Monday, July 14 & Tuesday, July 14 • 9:30a-12:30p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Tuesday, July 22 & Wednesday, July 23 • 9:30a-12:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Science Station: The Science of Propulsion Monday, May 12 • 2:00p-3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Explore the reactions that generate the energy for automobile engines and missile propulsion. Open to 6th-8th graders. Registration begins 4/11. Call 242.5000 x2247. Children Grandbaby Books Saturday (every other) • 10:00a Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing, and dancing. April 5 Going To The Zoo Stephanie Vaughn, Miss Greater Greer, will help us kickoff our very first Grandbaby Books. April 19 Let’s Visit the Library Celebrate National Library Week through stories and songs about the library. Twilight Tales: Flower Garden Monday, April 7 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room Enjoy stories about colorful flowers and gardening fun. Plant a seed to take home. All ages welcome. Children may wear pajamas. Call 242.5000 x2248 for more information. Family Fridays: Jason Huneke, Juggling Comedian Friday, April 11 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Prepare to be entertained and amazed by this juggler’s unique blend of comedy and coordination. Recommended for school age children and up. Free. Call 242.5000 x2248 for more information. Curious About Books Monday, April 14 • 3:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room Are you curious about dogs, ballet, or pirates? Celebrate National Library Week during our Curious George story time. Ages 2-7. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register. Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Discussion Group Tuesday, April 22 • 6:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room Join us for a "practically perfect” tea party as we discuss Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers. Learn how to "feed the birds” properly by making your own bird feeder. For girls in grades 4-6 with an adult female caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register. $2 per pair for the tea party. Boogie Shoes Saturday, April 26 • 2:00p-4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Get your groove on at the library with an afternoon of disco dancing fun. Ages 6 mos. to 6 years with adult caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 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. May 3 Dinner at Granny’s Stories about special meals at Granny’s. May 17 Circus Fun Enjoy the circus through music and stories. May 31 Sleepover Fun is always on the agenda when you "check in” to the Grandparent Hotel. Twilight Tales: Let’s Play Ball! Monday, May 5 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room Join us for an evening of all-star stories about your favorite sports. All ages welcome. Children may wear their pajamas. Call 242-5000 x2248 for details. Explore Your World: Mexico Monday, May 5 • 4:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Celebrate Cinco de Mayo as we explore Mexico through songs, stories, and games. Ages 5-11. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register. Crafty Kids Thursdays 3:30p Hughes Main Library, Story Time Room School age children hear a story and make a cool craft. Ages 5 & up, ages 5-6 with adult caregiver. Call 242.5000 x2248 to register. Craft Stick Box • April 3 Create a box to hold your treasures. $1.00 materials fee. Napkin Rings • April 10 Paint a couple to use at home. Underwater Picture • April 17 Use crayons, paper, and glue to make an aquarium picture. Reader’s Theater • April 24 Come one, come all. There is a part for everyone in our annual Reader’s Theater. Let’s Pretend: In The Garden Friday, May 9 • 10:30a Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A Enter our world of imagination. Begin with a story that leads to pretend play. Ages 2-5. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register. Family Fridays: Barbara Bailey Hutchison Friday, May 9 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Grammy Award winner Barbara Bailey Hutchison will win your heart with her "dance in your seat, clap your hands, sing along” music. Recommended for school age children and up. Free. Call 242.5000 x2248 for more information. Cupcakes with Mom Saturday, May 10 • 1:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Mother/daughter cupcake artists Vonda & Rebekah Rutland return with a new batch of designs. Mother with child, age 7 and up. $10 materials fee per pair includes cupcakes and a decorating kit to keep. Registration begins 4/14. Call Staci at 277-0161. Summer Reading Begins with a Bug-a-Baloo Friday, May 30 • 2:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C & Children’s Area This year’s theme for children ages 0-12 is Catch the Reading Bug. Be among the first to register. Enter our raffle for prizes, play games, and meet Booker, the library squirrel. This program generously supported by Russel™ and Chick-Fil-A. Super special programs this summer include: Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday (Bright Star Children’s Theatre) Alberti Flea Circus Mother Goose by Becky’s Box of Puppets Mad Science The Ron Johnson Magic & Comedy Show Snakes Alive with Ron Cromer Gail’s Puppet Tales.  Adults Book Discussion Group Tuesday, April 1 • 7:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch The Distance from the Heart of Things by Ashley Warlick. Call 862-2576 for more information. Lifelong Learning Survival Spanish Never had Spanish? Learn the basics. $50 for library card holders and seniors, $60 for the general public; textbook is an additional $10. Preregistration is required. Presented by Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools. Call 355-6059. Level One Tuesdays, April 8-May 13 • 6:00p-8:00p Pelham Road (F.W. Symmes) Branch Thursdays, April 3-May 8 • 6:00p-8:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Saturdays, April 5-May 10 • 12:00p-2:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Level Two Mondays, April 7-May 12 • 6:00p-8:00p Mauldin (Jack W. Greer) Branch (POSTPONED) AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Tuesday, April 8 & Wednesday, April 9 • 12:30p-4:30p (POSTPONED) Taylors (Burdette) Branch Defensive driving techniques. Materials fee is $10 and must be paid by check in advance. Call 268-5955 to register. Virtual Library Tour Tuesday, April 8 • 6:30p-7:30p Hughes Main Library Learn how to use our website’s key features old and new. Call 242-5000 x2219 to register. Meet Kwame Alexander Tuesday, April 8 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library Join this award-winning writer for an evening of performance poetry and storytelling. Call 242-5000 x2247 for information. Bees & Beekeeping Tuesday, April 8 • 6:30p-7:30p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Beekeeper Robert Metger will talk about the life cycle of the bee. Call 877-8722 to register. Book Discussion Group Monday, April 14 • 1:00p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Asseni. Call 834-3650. Knitting and Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 1 • 2:00p Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Bring your knitting or crocheting and be prepared to discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Novice to intermediate welcome. Call 877-8722 for more information. Book Discussion Group Monday, May 12 • 1:00p-3:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Atonement by Ian McEwen. Call 834-3650. Hometown History and Heroes Tuesday, May 13 • 6:30p Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch Learn more about one of Traveler’s Rest’s hometown heroes, Randy Hawkins, internationally known motocross champion. Call 834-3650. Chautauqua Discussion: America: The Land, Black Elk and James Beckwourth Tuesday, May 13 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library Will Goins, PhD and Dr. Stan Coleman lead a discussion about James Beckwourth and Black Elk. Free and open to the public. Virtual Library Tour Tuesday, May 13 • 6:30p - 7:30p Hughes Main Library Learn how to use its key features, old and new, and access a wealth of information. Call 242-5000 x.2219 to register. Book Discussion Group Tuesday, May 6 • 7:00p Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Branch Between The Tides by Patti Callahan Henry. Call 862-2576. Book Discussion Group Tuesday, May 27 • 10:30a Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Call 963-9031. America’s Favorite Architecture Exhibit March 31-May15 The Greenville County Library System is proud to celebrate National Architecture Month in April by hosting an exciting exhibit from American Institute of Architects along with educational programs for all ages at Hughes Main Library. All programs are free and open to the public. Call 527-9293 for more information.
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Lorraine Brill (pictured right) - Mrs. Brill has been
a regular volunteer at the W. Jack Greer Branch in Mauldin since August, 2002.
She currently volunteers four afternoons a week and has accumulated 1,726 hours
of volunteer service.
