Events

Ask questions and learn about the library's genealogy resources in this Q&A session.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Discover the life and legacy of Paul Robeson and participate in a Q&A session, led by Marian Strobel. Not a costumed performance. Livestream viewing available.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. 

Join local historian Gary Pender as he discusses how people in the 17th century South raised their children and kept their homes.

Questions? Call 864-234-4904. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Learn essential research strategies and practice using online library resources.

Questions? Call 864-963-9031. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

As we celebrate 150 years, Discover Greer's history as told through the South Carolina Room's collection.

Questions? Call 864-877-8722. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Join local historian Gary Pender as he recounts the history of the Boston Massacre, a pivitol moment in our country's founding.

Questions? Call 864-234-4904. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Join maritime painter Marek Sarba for an engaging presentation on his artistic journey and passion for the sea. While his diverse portfolio covers many subjects, Sarba specializes in ships and sea vessels—including recognizable names like the H.L. Hunley and the Titanic. He will bring two original works to discuss their thematic development and master craftsmanship.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Join local historian Lahnice Hollister on a personal journey through the world of archives, where libraries and repositories serve as both a window to the past and grounds for connection. From in-person visits to navigating online catalogs, Lahnice will share her experiences and discoveries from the archives in Columbia, SC to the National Archives in Washington, and an HBCU library. This presentation highlights significant archival finds that have transformed her understanding of her family history.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Do you have photos or memories of organizations, businesses, schools, churches, families, or neighborhoods in the Greer area? Help preserve local history by bringing your photos and other items for scanning, or capture your memories of life in the area through having your oral history recorded.

Questions? Call 864-877-8722.

For a variety of reasons, female ancestors can be more difficult to trace. Discover genealogy research tips focused on finding elusive female ancestors.

Questions? Call 864-963-9031. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.