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AIR - The Search for One Clean BreathTuesday, August 4 • 7:00p-8:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchCelebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.

Fountain Inn Book Discussion GroupTuesday, August 4 • 7:00p-8:30pFountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) BranchSarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Call 862-2576.

Embroidery: A Lost ArtFriday, August 7 • 10:00a-11:30aTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchJoin a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650to register.

Classic Sci-Fi Summer Film SeriesStanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey

Sunday, August 9 • 3:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library,Meeting Rooms A-CThe series continues with some of the most important classic science

fiction films of the 20th century. Join us for a screening of the 1968 Academy Award winner, Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood.Call 527-9293.

AIR - The Search for One Clean BreathTuesday, August 11 • 7:00p-8:00pBerea (Sarah Dobey Jones) BranchCelebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.

Taylors Mystery Book Discussion GroupTuesday, August 11 • 7:00p-8:00pTaylors (Burdette) BranchThe Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.Call 268-5955.

Embroidery: A Lost ArtFriday, August 14 • 10:00a-11:30aTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchJoin a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650to register.

AIR - The Search for One Clean BreathTuesday, August 18 • 7:00p-8:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ACelebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.

Embroidery: A Lost ArtFriday, August 21 • 10:00a-11:30aTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchJoin a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650to register.

Berea Book Discussion GroupTuesday, August 25 • 10:00a-11:00aBerea (Sarah Dobey Jones) BranchPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Call 246-1695.

August

As old as fabric itself, embroidery is an

intricate skill, full of history. The oldest surviving pieces of embroidery date back to Ancient Egypt, c. 1500 BC. Keep the tradition alive in the new millennium! Learn the techniques as they are passed down through generations. Create your own work in our new Embroidery: A Lost Art program this August at the Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch. See listings for details.

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BE READY: Disaster Preparedness ProjectTuesday, August 25 • 7:00p-8:00pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchLearn more about the types of disasters that could occur in the Upstate and the steps you can take to be better prepared. Participants will receive a free emergency backpack to begin assembling their supplies! Shared sponsors are Duke Energy and the American Red Cross. Call 527-9293 formore information.

AIR - The Search for One Clean BreathThursday, August 27 • 7:00p-8:00pTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchCelebrate Green Reads and Greenville County's Share the Air campaign with this award-winning film about the history of air. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.

Embroidery: A Lost ArtFriday, August 28 • 10:00a-11:30aTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchJoin a mother-daughter team as they teach their embroidery skills during this four-part series. Participants must bring a 4- to 5-inch embroidery hoop and $2 materials fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 834-3650to register.

Lifelong Learning ClassesCall Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at355-6059 to register.

Eeek! It’s a Mouse! Basic Computer ClassMonday, August 31 • 9:30a-12:30p and 2:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Computer Training LabThis three-hour course is designed for the “technologically terrified.” Learn the basics of Windows, how to operate a mouse, use toolbars, size windows and play cards. Class is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

Windows XP ClassTuesday-Friday, September 1-4 • 9:30a-12:30pHughes Main Library, Computer Training LabThis 12-hour course is for those with little experience. It includes an introduction to the Desktop and Windows Explorer. You will also learn how to manage folders, plus how to find, save and sort documents. Cost: $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for the general public.

Microsoft Word ClassTuesday-Friday, September 1-4 • 2:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Computer Training LabLearn to create, save and format documents in this 12-hour course. Learn how to create tabs, bullet items, copy and paste text, and more! Cost: $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for the general public.

August

Survival Spanish Level 1Cost: $60 for library card holders or seniors, $70 for the general public. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Public Schools at 355-6059 to register.

Lacking simple Spanish skills? Learn basic Spanish vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

Tuesdays, September 8-October 13 • 6:00p-8:00pPelham Road (Symmes) Branch

Wednesdays, September 9-October 14 • 6:00p-8:00pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch

Mondays, September 14-October 19 6:00p-8:00pMauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Fountain Inn Book Discussion GroupTuesday, September 1 • 7:00p-8:30pFountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) BranchFrench by Heart by Rebecca S. Ramsey. Call 862-2576.

Grandbaby BooksSaturday, September 5 • 10:00a-10:30aHughes Main Library, Story RoomBring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. Apple pickin' time is here! Join in the fun with stories and songs about apples.

Taylors Mystery Book Discussion GroupTuesday, September 8 • 7:00p-8:00pTaylors (Burdette) BranchFatal Tide by Iris Johansen Call 268-5955.

The Scribblers Writing GroupTuesday, September 8 • 7:00p-8:30pSimpsonville (Hendricks) BranchHave you captured that last vacation in an amazing short story? Working on marriage vows? Love writing verse? Welcome to our first creative writing group for adults! Join the new group designed for local aspiring authors. Bring your best original fiction, poems, memoir, screenplay - or come to get inspired! Scribblers at every level of skill and experience are welcome. Call 963-9031 to register.

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Apple Time with the Supper Swap GirlsThursday, September 10 • 6:15p-7:15pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchJoin Kim and Stephanie, the local recipe-bloggers "The Supper Swap Girls," and local storyteller Betty Farr for apple tasting, stories and fun. All ages welcome! Registration begins August 10. Call 277-0161.

Classic Sci-Fi Summer Film SeriesSilent RunningSunday, September 13 • 3:00p-5:00pHughes Main LIbrary, Meeting Room AThis film series features some of the most important classic

science fiction films of the 20th century. Join us for a screening of the 1971 classic Silent Running, starring Bruce Dern.Call 527-9293.

Travelers Rest Book Discussion GroupMonday, September 14 • 1:00p-2:00pTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchDreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell. Call 834-3650.

An Introduction to BirdingTuesday, September 15 • 7:00p-8:15pGreer (Jean M. Smith) Branch

A representative from the Greenville County Bird Club will discuss the fascinating hobby of bird-watching. Call 877-8722.

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success!Your Shopping List: Preparing to InvestTuesday, September 15 • 6:30p-8:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CIn the first of six weekly sessions, adjunct faculty of the Department of Finance at Clemson University teach how to: create a budget, set investment goals and establish emergency funds. Learn how to choose investments wisely and practice good financial habits. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins August 1.Call 527-9293 to register.

Reading in Color: Exploring the Works ofAfrican American AuthorsTuesday, September 15 • 630p-8:30pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchAct Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey.Call 277-0161.

September

The Library System will be closed on Sunday, September 6 & Monday,

September 7 for Labor Day.

Join our new regular book discussion group at the August Road (Ramsey Family) Branch: Reading in Color. Each month a work from an African American author will be selected for discussion. Feel free to browse our new African American booklist at:www.greenvillelibrary.org → reader favorites for more reading suggestions. Visit our online calendar or call 277-0161 for the next discussion date and book choice.

Celebrate Green Reads and Greenville County’s Share the Air campaign

with this award-winning film about the history of air. The film explores

how countries, new technologies and communities are contributing toward cleaner air with an exciting blend of

spectacular scenery, dynamic animated sequences and historical re-creations.

All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.

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AARP Safe DrivingWednesday-Thursday, September 16-17 • 12:30p-4:30pMauldin (Jack W. Greer) BranchDrivers ages 55 and over are invited to attend an AARP Driver Safety course - you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance! Cost for AARP members is $12; cost for non-members is $14. Payment must be made in advance. Call 277-7397 for more information and registration.

Grandbaby BooksSaturday, September 19 • 10:00a-10:30aHughes Main Library, Story RoomBring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, songs and dancing. Getting dressed can be an adventure for little ones. Join us for stories and songs about clothing.

Kakalak Attack: A Poetry EventSaturday, September 19 • 3:00p-4:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ARegional poets read their work from the 2009 edition of Kakalak Anthology of Carolina Poets. Books are available for purchase. Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.

Lifelong Learning Child Care TrainingTuesday, September 22 • 6:00p-8:30pMauldin (Jack W. Greer) Branch The first of ten training sessions offered to licensed child care providers through June 2010. Participant fee is $15 per class. Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools at 355-6053 for more information and registration.

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success!Some Basic Ingredients: Key Investment Concepts and Bank ProductsTuesday, September 22 • 6:30p-8:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CLearn terms and concepts like "rate of return" and "dollar cost averaging," then explore how to establish, allocate, diversify and rebalance your financial portfolio. Different types of bank accounts and services will also be explained. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins August 1. Call 527-9293.

September

Saturday, September 26 • 1:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C

Greenville County Library System and Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of fun, facts and folkways from around the

Spanish-speaking world! All ages welcome. Call 527-9293.

Schedule of special events as follows:

Parade of Nations: Countries represented by their traditional dress • Bilingual story times especially for young children in adjacent rooms • Sample food from each culture. Browse international exhibits • Music/dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Internacional de Greenville and the Carolina Ballet Theatre • Door prize awarded. Teens,

take away a surprise gift from the library!

The Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library will be having a special sale on hardcover fiction titles - priced at only 25 cents each! Proceeds from sales at the Friends Shop and Friends Book

Sales are used to support programming for the Greenville County Library System. Come visit – we’re open from 10am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday.

And don’t forget: the next Friends Used Book Sale is scheduled for October 24, 25 and 26, 2009.

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Be Ready: Disaster Preparedness ProjectThursday, September 24 • 7:00p-8:00pMauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch

Learn more about the types of disasters that could occur in the Upstate and the steps you can take to be better prepared. Participants will receive a free emergency backpack to begin assembling their supplies! Shared sponsors are Duke Energy and the American Red Cross. Call 527-9293.

Employment Readiness: Resume Rescue!Thursday, September 24 • 6:30p-8:30pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchLearn tips for writing, updating and submitting a resume with positive impact. Call 277-0161 to register.

How to “I Do”Saturday, September 26 • 10:00a-12:00pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchLibrary resources and area wedding professionals will be brought together to help brides plan and budget their wedding. Guests are welcome. Gain practical advice and valuable tips during this relaxed and informal event.Call 277-0161.

Hispanic Heritage FestivalSaturday, September 26 • 1:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CGreenville County Library System and Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of fun, facts and customs from around the Spanish-speaking world! All ages welcome. Call 527-9293.

Berea Book Discussion GroupTuesday, September 29 • 10:00a-11:00aBerea (Sarah Dobey Jones) BranchEnthusiasm by Polly Shulman will be discussed. Call 246-1695.

Employment Readiness: Internet Job SearchingTuesday, September 29 • 6:30p-8:30pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchExplore various job websites and learn how to complete job applications online. Call 277-0161 to register.

Smart Investing: Your Recipe for Success!A Few Favorite Recipes: US Treasury Securities and Common Types of InvestmentsTuesday, September 29 • 6:30p-8:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CJoin a discussion of treasury debt, marketable securities and investment risk, followed by advice on buying, selling and using treasuries. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins August 1. Call 527-9293 to register.

Holiday CenterpiecesThursday, October 8 • 6:30p-8:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchLocal celebrity Nancy Welch will demonstrate how to create for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call 877-8722. Ruminations: A Poetry EventThursday, October 8 • 7:00p-8:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ASouth Carolina Upstate Poets read selections from Fruit of the Banyan Tree and other work. Open mic! Refreshments provided. Call 527-9293.

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Your local public library just got a lot more inviting! With the help of the American Dreams @ Your Library grant, the Greenville County Library System has produced a short film, Welcome to Your Public Library. The initiative, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and administered by the American Library Association, has helped offer increased literacy services to adult learners of the English language. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org

to learn more and preview the film!

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Upcoming

Coming This Fall: Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Series

October-December 20091,000 square-foot travelling baseball exhibit and free programs at the Hughes Main Library.

Unless otherwise stated, library programs are open to the public at no cost.

Interested in learning more about obscure Greenville history and other significant events in the Upstate? Search our Featured Database: The South Carolina Room.

InnewsExplore records of significant South Carolina and upstate Greenville News articles, obituaries and marriages from 1991-present day.

Obituary IndexSearch for obituary information from 1917-1993; combine this database with Innews and search from 1917-present day.

South Carolina Digital LibraryThis is the central source of information from schools, museums, archives and libraries in South Carolina. As a collaborative effort made by many institutions statewide, this project provides free digitized documents, including photos, manuscripts, maps and much more!

featuredDatabases The South Carolina Room

Card Rally 2009:

September is Card Rally Month! Library Card Sign-Up and Refer-A-Friend contests continue all month. Register to win an ipod nano! Card Rally also includes our Fine For-giveness drawing. Visit our website for all the details: www.greenvillelibrary.org.

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During the first half of 2009 more than 1800 volunteer hours were donated to our library system, valued at more than $36,000.

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Craft It: DIY Book CoversThursday, September 3 • 5:00p-6:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ACreate colorful collage book covers. Open to all 6th-12th graders. Registration begins August 3. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

In Between: Crafts for Tweens Cake Decorating Wednesday, September 9 • 3:45p-4:45pHughes Main Library, Story Room

Learn basic cake decorating techniques on your own miniature cake. $1.00 materials fee includes cake and icing. Other supplies provided. Open to all 4th-7th

graders. Registration is limited and begins August 12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Teen Volunteer DaySaturday, September 12 • 12:00p-4:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ANeed volunteer hours? Teen Volunteer Day is a special opportunity to earn up to 4 volunteer hours at the library. Participants will work in groups on different projects. Open to 13-18 year olds. Registration is limited and begins August 10. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Science Station: Engineering Monday, September 14 • 2:00p-3:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ALearn the principles behind engineering and make rubber band race cars. Open to 6th-8th grade home schooled students. Registration is limited and begins August 10. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

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Bleach T-ShirtsSaturday, August 1 • 2:00p-3:00pHughes Main Library, OutdoorsMake your own unique t-shirt using bleach and stencils. Bring your own dark colored t-shirt; other supplies will be provided. Open to rising 6th-12th graders. Registration in progress. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org. Cancelled in case of rain.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party!Friday, August 7 • 7:00p-8:30pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchCelebrate your successful completion of all three levels of the Express Yourself @ Your Library summer reading program by having the whole library to yourself! Surf the net, play Nintendo® Wii, learn a craft or just hang out and talk with your friends. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 877-8722 by August 3 to register. Your summer reading log is your ticket in so bring it with you.

Teen Volunteer DayTuesday, August 11 • 10:00a-1:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ANeed volunteer hours? Teen Volunteer Day is a special opportunity to earn up to 3.5 volunteer hours at the library. Participants will work in groups on different projects. Open to 13-18 year olds. Registration is limited. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Bookends: Mother-DaughterBook Discussion GroupTuesday, August 25 • 6:30p-7:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomIn Patricia Wrede’s Dealing with Dragons, Cimorine is a “princess by birth and an adventurer by choice.” She’s bored with castle life so she does what any normal twelve-year-old would – she runs away to live with dragons! Join us for snacks, games and a discussion of this fantasy tale. For girls in grades 6-8 with an adult female caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.

Teen Advisory Board Monday, August 31 • 4:30p-5:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomInterested in having a say in what goes on for teens at the library? Join our teen advisory board! Come share your ideas. Open to all 13-18 year olds. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

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Disabilities Act

Reasonable efforts will be made to provide adaptations or accommodations, based on individual needs, for qualified individuals with disabilities, in any program or service offered by the library system, provided that reasonable advanced notification has been received.

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Café Reads: Book Discussion Group for TeensSunday, September 20 • 2:30p-3:30pHughes Main Library, Palmetto Bean CaféJoin us in a discussion of Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. At the end of Miranda's sophomore year in high school, her journal reflects the busy life of a typical teenager: conversations with friends, fights with mom and fervent hopes for a driver's license. But after a meteor hits, pushing the moon off its axis and causing worldwide natural disasters, all the things Miranda used to take for granted begin to disappear. Open to all 9th-12th graders. Registration begins August 17. Call 242-5000 x2248 or emailjbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Teen Advisory Board Monday, September 28 • 4:30p-5:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomInterested in having a say in what goes on for teens at the library? Join our teen advisory board! Come share your ideas. Open to all teens 13-18. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information.

Café Reads: The Book Discussion Group for Teens Sunday, October 18 • 2:30p-3:30pHughes Main Library, Palmetto Bean CaféThe Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. Registration begins September 17. Call 242-5000 x2248 or emailjbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

September

Upcoming

We offer the following program for groups of 10 or more. Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the library location where you would like the program.

Test your students' research and teamwork skills as they pit computers vs. almanacs vs. books to determine the fastest, most reliable way to find information. The Teen Librarian will provide the almanacs and the questions – you provide the books, computers and students. Contact Jessica Babb at 242-5000 x2247 or jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org for more information. 1.5 hours (grades 6-12)

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"Parents are their child's first teachers, and the home is the child's

first school. One of the most important things parents can do to help their children succeed in school is to

read to them early and often." *

September is national Library Card Sign-up Month! If your child is 5 or older and doesn't have a library card, use this opportunity

to get him/her one and read some books together.

*Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

Twilight Tales: Bedtime StoriesMonday, August 3 • 7:00p-7:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomJoin us for an evening of bedtime stories. We’ll explore stories, songs and lullabies about going to bed! All ages welcome.

Comic Kids: Graphic Novel Discussion Thursday, August 6 • 3:00p-4:00pSimpsonville (Hendricks) BranchEver dream of making your very own robot friend? Join us for a craft and

discussion of the graphic novel, Robot Dreams by Sara Varon, and you may get your chance! Ages 8-12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Summer LollipopsFriday, August 7 • 7:00p-7:30pHughes Main LIbrary, Meeting Rooms A-C

The Greenville County Library System and Greenville Symphony Orchestra present a special children's concert featuring percussionist Sherwood Mobley for a musical interpretation of the bilingual story Drum, Chavi, Drum by Mayra L. Dole. Call 527-9293 for more information.

READ to a Therapy DogSaturday, August 8 • 11:00a-12:00p(See Therapy Dog section for locations and details p. 10)Is your child having trouble reading? Reading aloud to a therapy dog may provide the motivation and self-esteem boost that will make your child want to read. Open to children 6-11 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 1 month in advance.

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We offer the following tour options for groups of 10 or more. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Dr. Seuss tour- Children and teachers will like this tour. You will see. You will like that it is free. They will like the matching games. They will like learning area names. Available at all library locations. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)

Safari tour- Children go on a grand safari as they trek through the Children’s Area with their guide, learn-ing about different types of library materials and the African animals they see along the way. Hughes Main Library. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)

Behind the Scenes tour- Students will get a glimpse of how library materials are processed, visit the computer room and explore the SC Room archives at the Hughes Main Library. 75 min.(5th grade and up)

Research & Reference tour- Students will tour the library, then go to the Computer Lab to learn how to access the quality resources and services offered, including databases and web portals. They will also learn how to determine the reliability and au-thenticity of a site and how to create citations. Teach-ers may select a topic. Limited to groups of 10 or more. Call 242-5000 x2247. Hughes Main Library. 1.5 hours (5th grade and up)

We offer the following program options for groups of 10 or more. Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the library location where you would like the program.

Dewey Decimal- Children learn about the Dewey Decimal System. 45 min. Hughes Main Library only (3rd-5th grade).

Story time- Book a private 30-minute story time. You may request a theme.

Bringing the Library to You- We will visit schools or classrooms to provide storytelling, book presentations or a general introduction to the library. Call 242-5000 x2248 at least two weeks in advance.

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Ever After StoriesThursday, September 3 • 7:00p-7:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomJoin us as we travel to China through folk and

fairy tales. This month’s tales are The Dragon Prince and Henry and the Kite Dragon. Learn about the Chinese puzzles “tangrams” and make one of your own. For ages 7 and up.

Grandbaby BooksSaturday, September 5 • 10:00a-10:30aHughes Main Library, Story RoomBring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. Apple pickin’ time is here! Join in the fun with stories and songs about apples.

In Between: Crafts for Tweens Cake Decorating Wednesday, September 9 • 3:45p-4:45pHughes Main Library, Story RoomLearn basic cake decorating techniques on your own miniature cake. $1.00 materials fee includes cake and icing. Other supplies provided. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins August 12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email jbabb@greenvillelibrary.org.

Fancy Nancy Ice Cream SocialFriday, August 14 • 11:00a, 3:30p and 7:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A

Due to the popularity of this program we are offering an encore presentation to give others the opportunity to attend! Come dressed in your finest, fanciest clothes for a fabulous afternoon or evening party. We’ll read Fancy Nancy stories and make

marvelous ice cream sundaes. We’ll also create a stupendous craft to take home. Open to fancy ladies ages 3-12. Space is limited. Registration in progress. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Home School Time at the LibraryPublic Speaking, Part IThursday, August 13 • 9:30a-11:00aGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchIn preparation for next month’s oral report, you’ll learn about the different types of speeches and how to prepare for each. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Hoedown ThrowdownSaturday, August 15 • 10:00a-11:30aTaylors (Burdette) BranchDo you want to learn the latest dance craze sweeping the nation? Join us for a fun-filled morning as Dianne’s School of Dance teaches us the steps to the Hoedown Throwdown, as seen in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Door prize drawing for participants. Ages 8 and up. Call 268-5955 to register.

Bookends: Mother-DaughterBook Discussion GroupTuesday, August 25 • 6:30p-7:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomIn Patricia Wrede’s Dealing with Dragons, Cimorine is a “princess by birth and an adventurer by choice.” She’s bored with castle life so she does what any normal twelve-year-old would – she runs away to live with dragons! Join us for snacks, games and a discussion of this fantasy tale. For girls in grades 6-8 with an adult female caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.

National Library Card Sign-up MonthSeptember 1-30All Library LocationsDo you have a library card? Is your child 5 or older? It’s time to sign up! Use this opportunity to get you and your child a library card and read some books together.

August

The Family Fridays 2009-2010 season kicks offon Friday, October 9 at 7:00p

with Grey Seal Puppets Bathtub Pirates.Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org for information

on the entire season!

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Home School Time at the LibraryPublic Speaking, Part IIThursday, September 10 • 9:30a-11:00aGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchUsing the information learned last month, write a speech and present it. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.org to register.

Apple Time with the Supper Swap Girls Thursday, September 10 • 6:15p-7:15pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchJoin Kim and Stephanie, the recipe-bloggers “The Supper Swap Girls,” and local storyteller Betty Farr for apple tasting, stories and fun. All ages welcome! Registration begins August 10. Call 277-0161.

Let’s Pretend: At the ZooFriday, September 11 • 10:30a and 3:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AWe begin with a story that leads to pretend play. Use your imagination and pretend you’re a lion, monkey, elephant or your favorite zoo animal. Of course we’ll also need zookeepers at our library zoo to help feed and care for the animals. Stomp, crawl or fly to the library for a wild time! Ages 2-5. Registration begins August 10. Call 242-5000 x2248. Space is limited.

Explore Your World: IndiaTuesday, September 15 • 4:00p-4:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomJoin us as we take an imaginary trip to India! We’ll read an Indian folktale, hear Indian music, play games and learn how

to do yoga! For ages 5-11; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Call 242-5000 x 2248 to register.

Grandbaby BooksSaturday, September 19 • 10:00a-10:30aHughes Main Library, Story RoomBring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, songs and dancing. Getting dressed can be an adventure for little ones. Join us for stories and songs about clothing.

Lollipops ConcertSaturday, September 19 • 10:00a-10:30aSimpsonville (Hendricks) BranchGreenville Symphony Orchestra and The Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. This program will continue throughout the 2009-2010 season. Call 527-9293 for more information.

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Lollipops ConcertSaturday, September 19 • 11:30a-12:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchGreenville Symphony Orchestra and The Greenville County Library System present a musical series for young children and their families. This program will continue throughout the 2009-2010 season. Call 527-9293 for more information.

TV Turnoff WeekSeptember 20-26Celebrate TV Turnoff Week by unplugging all your televisions. Try picking up a book instead!

An Afternoon with William Moultrie,Revolutionary War HeroThursday, September 24 • 4:00p-4:45pTaylors (Burdette) BranchHistorical interpreter Gil Garrett portrays this legendary governor and general. Open to ages 5-12; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Call 268-5955 for more information.

Hispanic Heritage FestivalBilingual Story TimeSaturday, September 26 • 1:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CThe Greenville County Library System and Hispanic American Women’s Association present an afternoon full of fun, facts and customs from around the Spanish-speaking world! Join us for a special Bilingual Story Time. Call 527-9293 formore information.

The 39 Clues Scavenger HuntSaturday, September 26 • 2:00p-3:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchWork alone or in pairs on this scavenger hunt based on the locations and events in The Sword Thief and Beyond the Grave,

books three and four of the popular The 39 Clues series. Prizes will be awarded. For ages 9-14. Call 877-8722 to register.

Ever After StoriesThursday, October 1 • 7:00p-7:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomMeet Lynda Lippman-Lockhart, the author of Oodles of Poodles of Dark Corner, and her poodle Bogie. Ms. Lippman-Lockhart will autograph copies of her book and share tales about the Dark Corner and the joys and trials of raising poodles.

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Story Time-30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.

Mother Goose on the Loose-Rhymes, rhythm and fun forbabies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Limit 40 people.Registration is not required.

Bouncing Babies-For babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver.

Musical Jamboree-Explore children’s literature using music, song and dance. For 18 months-4 years.

KinderCraft- New! Children will enjoy a story then explore it by engaging in a related art activity. 45 minutes. For ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins 3 weeks before the program. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.

Twilight Tales-30-minute evening story time for all ages. Kids may dress in their pajamas.

Grandbaby Books-Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. Allages welcome.

Ever After Stories- 30-minute evening story time for ages 7 & up. Travel with us as we explore folk and fairy tales from around the world through stories, songs and games.

Children’s ProgramsNo regular story times August 3-28. Regular programming resumes Monday, August 31.

Library closed September 6-7.

For more information, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 242-5000 x2248.

Monday

Mauldin10:00a11:00a

Travelers Rest10:30a

Main10:00a

Main7:00p

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Tuesday

Greer10:00a11:00a

Berea10:30a

Pelham Rd.9:30a11:00a

Main10:30a

Thursday

Simpsonville10:00a11:00a

Augusta Rd.10:30a

Main11:00aTaylors10:30a

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Main7:00p

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Taylors10:30a

Anderson Rd.10:30a

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Main10:00a

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TwilightTales

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Ever After Stories

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Fountain Inn10:30a

Simpsonville10:00a11:00a

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Bilingual Story TimeCuentos Bilingües

Hughes Main Library, Story RoomA 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües

que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

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September 11Puppets, Puppets Everywhere/

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September 18How Many?/¿Cuántos son?

September 25

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Bilingual Story Time: Timely Tales Cuentos Bilingües: Cuentos del calendarioFriday, October 2 • 7:00p-7:45pHughes Main Library, Story Room

Grandbaby Books: Grandpa’s FarmSaturday, October 3 • 10:00a-10:30aHughes Main Library, Story Room

Twilight Tales: Firefighters, Fire Trucks, Fire SafetyMonday, October 5 • 7:00p-7:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomJoin us for this special Twilight Tales as we celebrate National Fire Prevention Month through stories, learning about fire safety, meeting a real firefighter and seeing a fire truck. All ages welcome. Children may come dressed as firefighters.

Home School Time at the Library:Picturing AmericaThursday, October 8 • 9:30a-11:00aGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchJoin us for a special Home School Time as we learn about Picturing America, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Martha Severens, Curator of the Greenville County Museum of Art, will discuss the program that uses art, architecture and artifacts to further our understanding of American identity and history. Call 877-8722 to register.

Family Fridays: New SeasonGrey Seal PuppetsFriday, October 9 • 7:00pHughes Main LibraryJoin us as we kick off our fourth season of Family Fridays with Bathtub Pirates by Grey Seal Puppets. Sponsored by The Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

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Reading Therapy Dog

Is your child having trouble reading?

Reading aloud to a therapy dog may provide

the motivation and self-esteem boost that will make your child want to read. Open

to children 6-11 with an adult caregiver.

The dog that loves to be

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Augusta Road • Ramsey Family Branch • 864-277-0161

Berea • Sarah Dobey Jones Branch • 864-246-1695

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Greer • Jean M. Smith Branch • 864-877-8722

Mauldin • W. Jack Greer Branch • 864-277-7397

Pelham Road • F.W. Symmes Branch • 864-288-6688

Simpsonville • Hendricks Branch • 864-963-9031

Taylors • Burdette Branch • 864-268-5955

Travelers Rest • Sargent Branch • 864-834-3650

Slater Satellite Library • 864-834-3650

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Greenville County Library SystemLibrary Board of Trustees:Joseph L. Allen, Susan Barry (Secretary), Douglas Churdar (Chairman), Robert Clark (Vice-Chairman), Samuel Harms III, S. Allan Hill (Treasurer), Wanda Latham, Deryl Paradis, Mary Ellen Puls,Alice Ramos, Mary Ellen Wilkinson