2009 bimonthly newsletter for the Greenville County Library System Learn some tricks to save money by getting the most out of your public library: The mission of the Greenville County Library System: To serve Greenville County as the best provider of guided access to quality resources for information, education and leisure. Use your public library as a way to stay healthy and fit this spring by checking out at- home workout videos and DVDs. continued on the inside cover>>
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calendar feb/mar services 2009 information bimonthly newsletter for the Greenville County Library System access One great librarian-recommended tactic for saving money is to borrow that next great read from your public library; if you love it, then you can add it to your home library. By reading before buying, you can save hundreds of dollars per year and collect only what you want to own! Hint: The Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library is a great place to pick up gently used books year-round at a fraction of the retail price. Use your public library as a way to stay healthy and fit this spring by checking out at- home workout videos and DVDs. Browse our vast collection of feature films, documentaries, television shows and musical specials. Unlike most online rental companies, the Greenville County Library System will let you borrow five at a time – and they are renewable! Use library computers and our internet access. If you are working on a project, you can check out a laptop at the Hughes Main Library and use it in one of our study rooms. Don’t let family outings suffer due to the rising costs of theatre, films, concerts and other special events. Just plan on coming to the public library! Ask a librarian about “family friendly” events, including performances by professional theatre groups, puppeteers, artists and songwriters, all at little or no charge to the public. The library also hosts book discussion groups and classes (including knitting instruction, computer help, language lessons and more) for adults at several branch locations. Have your own group? Use one of our free meeting or conference room spaces – they can hold as many as 300 people – all you need is a library card! The mission of the Greenville County Library System: To serve Greenville County as the best provider of guided access to quality resources for information, education and leisure. Learn some tricks to save money by getting the most out of your public library: continued on the inside cover>>
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One great librarian-recommended tactic for saving money is to borrow that next great read from your public library; if you love it, then you can add it to your home
library. By reading before buying, you can save hundreds of dollars per year and collect only what you want to own! Hint: The Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library is a great place to pick up gently used books year-round at a fraction of the retail price.
Use your public library as a way to stay healthy and fit this spring by checking out at-home workout videos and DVDs.
Browse our vast collection of feature films, documentaries, television shows and musical specials. Unlike most online rental companies, the Greenville County Library System will
let you borrow five at a time – and they are renewable!
Use library computers and our internet access. If you are working on a project, you can check out a laptop at the Hughes Main Library and use it in one of our study rooms.
Don’t let family outings suffer due to the rising costs of theatre, films, concerts and other special events. Just plan on coming to the public library! Ask a librarian about
“family friendly” events, including performances by professional theatre groups, puppeteers, artists and songwriters, all at little or no charge to the public.
The library also hosts book discussion groups and classes (including knitting instruction, computer help, language lessons and more) for adults at several branch
locations. Have your own group? Use one of our free meeting or conference room spaces – they can hold as many as 300 people – all you need is a library card!
The mission of the Greenville County Library System: To serve Greenville County as the best provider of guided access to quality
resources for information, education and leisure.
Learn some tricks to save money by getting
the most out of your public library:
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Technology Resources for Job Seekers:Your first step to finding a new career.
If you find yourself looking for work, you will soon realize that the process has certainly changed. Searching for a job has become simplified by the web. Since online applications are becoming the standard, having access to the internet is more important than ever. The library can help by offering computers with both word processing and internet access for everyone with a library card. Here you can research a career or find current job openings. You can register with job sites, sign up for an email account and create, print and save your resume. Using your public library can be an important first step to your future!
Fast Track Your Job Search:Before you pound the pavement, prepare for success.
The library offers a wealth of print, audio and online resources for job hunters. Browse a copy of our new Help Wanted! guide to focus your search. Whether you are seeking job listings, resume
materials, interview guidance or vocational research, the Help Wanted! guide can point you in the right direction. Pick up a copy at your local branch or access it electronically through the
Careers, Education and Testing section of our website: www.greenvillelibrary.org.
Librarians certainly understand the need for the latest news. They suggest a morning ritual of coffee and pastries at the Palmetto Bean Café while you relax and enjoy the newspaper or your favorite celebrity news magazine. If you’ve already
read the current issue, most branches have magazine back issues that you can check out! From Modern Bride to The New York Times Book Review, stay current without going broke!
Don’t forget about our 24-hour library! Browse our automotive databases and save money by learning how to change your own oil. Interested in genealogy? Save money by searching our databases and electronic records – without the monthly
fee that most popular genealogical websites require. If you need magazine articles or books for a school project, try finding them in the library catalog online or request them through Interlibrary Loan first. You could save hundreds of dollars by borrowing instead of buying! Just visit our website: www.greenvillelibrary.com and click on “Research.”
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The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
is coming in April!
FriendsApril 24, 25 & 26, 2009
at Merovan Center, E-2Friday • 3:00p-8:00p Members only*
Saturday • 10:00a-5:00p Open to the publicSunday • 1:00p-5:00p Open to the public & half price
*Memberships may be purchased at the door.
T E E N S
Teen Volunteer DaySaturday, February 7 • 12:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ANeed volunteer hours for school? Teen Volunteer Day is a special opportunity for teens to earn volunteer hours at the library. Earn up to 5 volunteer hours in one day. Participants will be working in groups on different projects, so bring your friends! Open to teens 13-18. Call 242-5000 x2247 or [email protected] to register.
Dungeons and Dragons (5-part series)Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch • 1:00p-5:00p
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons, an interactive storytelling game that involves problem solving and strategic thinking. Please bring your own dice (4 sided, 6 sided, 8 sided, 10 sided (2), 12 sided and 20 sided). Ages
13-17. Call 877-8722 to register. Space is limited.
Saturday, February 7 • Part 4Saturday, February 14 • Part 5
Science Station: Archaeology Monday, February 9 • 2:00p-3:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AArchaeologists are part adventurers, part historians and part
scientists. Students will learn about the methods used in archaeology. Students will then apply their knowledge by participating in a virtual archaeological dig in the computer lab. Program open
to home schooled students in grades 6-8. Call 242-5000 x2247 or email [email protected] to register.
In Between: Crafts for TweensGreeting CardsWednesday, February 11 • 3:45p-4:45pHughes Main Library, Story RoomCreate unique Valentine's Day cards for all of your friends. Supplies will be provided. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Call 242-5000 x2247 or email [email protected] register.
Teen Advisory BoardMonday, February 23 • 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 x2247 or [email protected] for more information.
Game Night (Wii and Board Games)Thursday, February 26 • 5:00p-7:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AJoin us for board games and games on the Nintendo® Wii. If you own a Nintendo® DS, you may bring it to play against others. Open to all teens 11-18. Call 242-5000 x2247 or [email protected] for more information.
February
LOCAL AUTHOR EXPO
Call 242-5000 x2293 for more information. Family
friendly activity.
Saturday, March 21, 2009 • 1:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CSoak up local flavor in a whole new way! Expose yourself to incredible
talent in your own backyard. Speak with writers of fiction, non-fiction and
children’s books, as well as some local book illustrators. More than 40
published authors from around the Upstate will be on hand for questions,
book signing and conversation. Books will be available for purchase and
signing. Free and open to the public - this is a perfect event for families
Craft It: Wire and Bead BraceletsSaturday, February 28 • 2:00p-3:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchCreate some cool wire and bead bracelets.Open to all teens 13-18. Call 877-8722 to register.
Science Station: WeatherMonday, March 9 • 2:00p-3:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room ALearn how weather patterns form and how weather is predicted. Make a barometer of your own. Program open to
home schooled students in grades 6-8. Registration is limited and begins February 12. Call 242-5000 x2247 or email [email protected].
In Between: Crafts for TweensDecoupage Memory BoxesWednesday, March 11 • 3:45p-4:45pHughes Main Library, Story RoomLearn this fun technique to create a unique memory box. Supplies will be provided. Open to all 4th-7th graders. Registration is limited and begins February 11. Call 242-5000 x2247 or email [email protected].
Craft It: MP3 Player CoversThursday, March 12 • 6:00p-7:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchMake a cover for your iPod or other MP3 player from duct tape and felt. Please bring your MP3 player with you. Open to all teens 13-18. Call 877-8722 to register.
Craft It: OrigamiSaturday, March 21 • 2:00p-3:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchLearn the ancient art of paper folding. Open to all teens 13-18. Call 877-8722to register.
Teen Advisory BoardMonday, March 23 • 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 x2247 or [email protected] for more information.
Game Night(Wii and Board Games)Thursday, March 26 • 5:00p-7:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AJoin us for board games and games on the Nintendo® Wii. If you own a Nintendo® DS, you may bring it to play
against others. Open to all teens 11-18. Call 242-5000 x2247 or email [email protected] for more information.
Craft It: MacraméTuesday, March 31 • 5:00p-6:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AMacramé is believed to have originated with 13th-century Arab weavers - come learn this ancient art! Tie an assortment of decorative knots and learn how to make a hemp necklace. Each participant will receive a macramé board to take home. Open to all teens 13-18. Call 242-5000 x2247 or email [email protected] to register.
National Poetry Month: Teen Poetry ContestApril 1-30Open to all teens 13-18.Celebrate National Poetry Month by writing a poem of your own on the theme of "change." Start working on your entry now; prizes and details will be announced in the nextissue of Access.
FREE SAT Practice TestSaturday, April 18 • 9:30a-2:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room A-COpen to all students in grades 10-12 who want to improve their SAT scores. Registration is required and begins March 1. Call 242-5000 x2248 to reserve your spot.
February
Upcoming
March
ScienceStation
HoursMonday-Friday
9:00a-6:00p
Saturday10:00a-5:00p
Sunday2:00p-5:00p
Hughes Main Library
Grandbaby BooksSaturdays (every other) • 10:00aHughes Main Library, Story RoomBring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.
February 7 • Walking Around the BlockJoin us as we celebrate Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day with stories and songs about walking.
February 21 • Precious TimeWhat could be more fun than spending precious time listening to stories with your grandchild or child?
The 39 Clues Scavenger HuntSaturday, February 7 • 1:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchJoin us for a scavenger hunt based on the locations and events in The Maze of Bones and One False Note, the first
two books of the popular The 39 Clues series. Prizes will be awarded. For ages 9-14. Call 877-8722 to register.
Baby Signs® Story TimeMonday, February 9Morning Program • 10:30a, Evening Program • 6:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room CAre you interested in communicating with your infant? Learn how with simple gestures for words like "eat," "more," "ball" and many more! You'll learn some basic signs and then use stories and songs to practice modeling them for babies. For babies up to 24 months with an adult caregiver.Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Home School Time at the LibraryTuesday, February 10 • 1:00p*Greer (Jean M. Smith) BranchLearn some fun facts about William Shakespeare and discuss some of his plays and sonnets. For students in grades 3 & up. Call 877-8722 to register. *Please note changed day and time.
Homework Boot Camp for ParentsThursday, February 12 • 7:00p-8:00pHughes Main Library, Training Lab Receive a general overview of our databases, including SchoolRooms, and learn efficient search strategies in order to successfully help your child with homework and studying. Registration required. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email [email protected].
C H I L D R E NFebruary
Twilight Tales: Something to Smile AboutMonday, February 2 • 7:00pHughes Main Library, Story RoomJoin us for an evening of dental health fun and information. A licensed dentist from Small Smiles will share stories, demonstrations and goodies that encourage children to take care of their smiles. Children may wear pajamas. All ages welcome. Call 242-5000 x2248 for details.
Ever After StoriesThursday, February 5 • 7:00pHughes Main Library, Story Room Travel with us as we explore folk and fairy tales from around the world through stories, songs and
games. Join us this month as we travel to Germany to hear the classic tales The Elves and the Shoemaker and Cinderella from the Brothers Grimm. For ages 7 & up.
Miss Trish presents: Crafty KidsThursdays • 3:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomSchool age children hear a story and make a cool craft. Ages 5-10, ages 5-6 with an adult caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248for registration and information.
February 5 • Tutsi BasketIt's a woven paper hut!
February 12 • Birch Bark BowlMake a bowl to hold your treasures.
February 19 • Moon BuggyBring a milk carton and make a space creation.
February 26 • Create a BugColor, cut, paste and have buggy fun!
Bilingual Story TimeCuentos BilingüesFridays • 7:00pHughes 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. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.
February 6 • Colors All Around Us/ De ColoresFebruary 13 • Every Family Has a Story to Tell/ Cada Familia es un CuentoFebruary 20 • All Time Favorites/ Cuentos ClásicosFebruary 27 • Let's Celebrate/ ¡FIESTA!
Unless otherwise stated, library programs are open to the public at no cost.
Quilts GaloreAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchExplore the history and folklore of quilting, and then learn to hand sew a small quilt. This is a two-part program for ages 9 & up. Call 277-0161 to register.
Part 1, Saturday, February 14 • 1:00pPart 2, Saturday, February 21 • 1:00p
LEGO® CompetitionSaturday, February 21 • 10:00a-1:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Join the fun and show your skills at our second annual LEGO® competition. Competition will begin at 10:00a; judging 11:30a-1:00p. Winners will be announced at 1:30p.
LEGO® requirements: Bring your own standard LEGO® or DUPLO®
blocks. No kits or Technics LEGOs® allowed. No robotics. Bring a sturdy
base, no larger than 18" x 18" to display your creation. Ribbons will
be awarded in age categories 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11. Honorable Mention
certificates for all other participants. Open to ages 6-11. Individual
contestants only, no groups. You are welcome to assemble your design
and return at 1:30p for the prize announcements. You must assemble
your design in the library. No cost to participate. Lunch on your own -
visit the Palmetto Bean Café in the library. Advance registration required. Call 242-5000 x2248.
Bookends: Mother-Daughter Book Discussion GroupTuesday, February 24 • 6:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomFairy Tales aren't just for little kids! Join us for a craft and a discussion of the graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale, a modern
version of the classic story. For girls in grades 4-6 with an adult female caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Every Child Ready to Read®
Saturday, February 28 • 10:30a-11:45aHughes Main Library, Story Room Parents, daycare providers and caregivers are invited to join us for this informative workshop. We will guide you through simple steps that will help you prepare your infant or young child for future reading success. Free growth charts and booklists to participants. Call 242-5000 x2249 to register.
Twilight Tales:Happy Birthday Dr. SeussMonday, March 2 • 7:00pHughes Main Library, Story RoomCelebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with an evening of stories and fun. Children may wear pajamas. All ages welcome. Call 242-5000 x2248 for details.
Dr. Seuss and OobleckMarch 2, 4 & 5For ages 5-10; ages 5-6 with an adult caregiver. Registration is required and begins February 2.
We will read a Dr. Seuss story to celebrate his 105th birthday and make the messy goop, oobleck, made famous in Dr. Seuss' Bartholomew and the Oobleck! Bring a box of cornstarch, a large bowl or pan, a spoon - and your imagination! Call the location you wish to attend to register.
Monday, March 2 • 3:30p-4:30pGreer Branch, 877-8722 Wednesday, March 4 • 3:30p-4:30p Fountain Inn Branch, 862-2576
Thursday, March 5 • 3:30p-4:30pAugusta Road Branch, 277-0161
Grandbaby BooksSaturdays (every other) • 10:00aHughes Main Library, Story Room Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.
March 7 • Bunny TalesEnjoy this soft, furry animal through stories and songs.
March 21 • You Are My SunshineCelebrate springtime with us!
Cartooning with Chris CampbellSaturday, March 7 • 1:00pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchJoin us for another visit from the amazing Greenville cartoonist Chris Campbell. Learn cartooning with robots and rockets. For ages 4-8. Registration begins February 7. Call 277-0161.
Home School Time at the LibraryTuesday, March 10 • 1:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchJoin us as we study the expeditions of Lewis and Clark. For students in grades 3 & up. Call 877-8722 to register.
Build a Fairy HouseTuesday, March 10 • 3:30p Hughes Main Library, Story RoomBased on the children's book Fairy Houses by Tracy L. Kane, we'll build our own fairy houses outside in the children's garden. Please bring any materials from home that you would like to use, but remember the fairies' rules: only use natural materials and do not disturb living things like flowers. You may come dressed as a fairy if you wish. For all ages. Space is limited. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register. Rain or shine.
Miss Trish presents: Crafty KidsThursdays • 3:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomSchool age children hear a story and make a cool craft. Ages 5-10, ages 5-6 with an adult caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248for registration and information.
March 12 • Paper TulipsBring an egg carton and make a springtime bouquet.
March 19 • Crazy SpinnersMake an out-of-this-world wind catcher.
March 26 • Rainbow Photo FrameCrumple pieces of tissue into a rainbow frame. Bring a photo.
Family Fridays: Special EventGrey Seal PuppetsFriday, March 13 • 7:00p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CYou'll experience a taste of the familiar and a touch of the new with Grey Seal Puppets' imaginative creation "Tangle of Tales." All ages welcome.
Let's Pretend: In the Land of Mother GooseFriday, March 20 • 10:30a Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room AWe begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Practice jumping over the candlestick with Jack, help search for Little Bo Peep's lost sheep and row your boat merrily down the stream as we journey to the make-believe land of Mother Goose. Ages 2-5. Space is limited. Registration begins February 20. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.
Bilingual Story TimeCuentos BilingüesFridays • 7:00pHughes 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. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.
March 20 • Trickster Tales/ ¡Me Engañaste!March 27 • Silly Stories from the Farm/ ¡Quiquiriquí-Muu!
Flipbook AnimationWednesday, March 25 • 3:30pPelham Road (F.W. Symmes) BranchParticipants will create an animated movie by drawing a story in a flipbook. Ages 5-10, ages 5-6 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins March 2. Call 288-6688 or [email protected].
March
The Greenville County Library System Wants ELVSDue to the high volume of individuals seeking to volunteer as story time presenters, we have created a volunteer opportunity called Early Literacy Volunteer Storytimers (ELVS). Volunteers accepted into the ELVS program will be eligible to assist with and present Saturday morning story times upon completion of the program. For more information and an application for this exciting volunteer opportunity, please contact Gail Moore at 242-5000 x2280 or [email protected].
Miss Trish presents: Crafty Kids - Yarn BugThursday, April 2 • 3:30pHughes Main Library, Story RoomCall 242-5000 x2248 to register.
Twilight Tales: Chicks 'n' Ducks 'n' GeeseMonday, April 6 • 7:00pHughes Main Library, Story RoomCall 242-5000 x2248 for details.
Upcoming
Story Time-30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children.
Mother Goose on the Loose-Rhymes, rhythm and fun forbabies 1 month to 24 months with an adult caregiver. Limit 40 people.Registration is not required.
Bouncing Babies-For babies 1 month to 18 months with an adult caregiver.
Musical Jamboree-Explore children’s literature using music, song and dance. For 18 months to 4 years.
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. Feb 7, 21. Mar 7, 21.
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 ProgramsLibrary closed Monday, February 16. No morning children's programs March 2-6.
For more information, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call 242-5000 x2248.
Monday
Mauldin10:00a11:00a
Travelers Rest10:30a
Main10:00a
Main7:00p
(1st Mon. of the month)
Tuesday
Greer10:00a11:00a
Berea10:30a
Main10:30a
Wednesday
Pelham Rd.10:00a11:00a
Fountain Inn10:30a
Simpsonville10:00a11:00a
Thursday
Simpsonville10:00a11:00a
Augusta Rd.10:30a
Main11:00aTaylors10:30a
Main10:00a
Main7:00p
(1st Thurs. of the month)
Friday
Taylors10:30a
Anderson Rd.10:30a
Saturday
Main10:00a
(every otherweek)
Programs
StoryTime
MotherGoose
Bouncing Babies
MusicalJamboree
TwilightTales
GrandbabyBooks
Ever After Stories
¡OJO! Si usted habla español y tiene preguntas sobre el uso de la biblioteca, habrá un asistente bilingüe presente el primer sábado de cada mes en el Children's Area del Hughes Main Library. NEW! Do you speak Spanish and have questions about the library? To help with your library questions, a Spanish/English speaker will be available on the first Saturday of each month in the Children's Area of the Hughes Main Library.
EvERY Child REadY TO REad® WORkShOpS
Attention parents, daycare providers and caregivers!
Would you like to learn simple steps that will help to prepare your infant or young child for later reading success? Our staff is eager to share their knowledge and experience in the area of Early Literacy. Call 242-5000 x2249 to schedule an Every Child Ready to Read® workshop at your location. Workshops last 1.25 hours; each group must have 12 or more adults.
AprilA D U LT S
Preserving Your Family History: GenealogyTuesday, February 3 • 6:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchJoin our genealogy expert from the South Carolina Room as she explains how to trace family history using the resources available in the library. Call 877-8722 for more information.
Fountain Inn Book Discussion Group Tuesday, February 3 • 7:00pFountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) BranchGarden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. Call 862-2576.
AARP Tax PreparationWednesdays and ThursdaysFebruary 4-April 15 • 9:30a-2:30pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchThe AARP is offering free tax preparation
to elderly and low-income taxpayers. Consultations will be held between 9:30a and 2:30p. Call 877-8722 to schedule an appointment.
Storytelling in the African-American TraditionThursday, February 5 • 7:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AElaine Nichols, curator of history at the SC State Museum, will give a history of African and African-American storytelling and then move to a delightful sample of interesting stories. Participants are encouraged to share family stories, both factual and fictional. Call 527-9293 for more information.
Living Well With Less MoneySaturday, February 7 • 10:30a (Beginner Class)Tuesday, February 10 • 6:30p (Advanced Class)Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchBring a friend and join us for money management and money saving tips, adaptable to a variety of lifestyles and situations. Call 277-0161 for information and to register.
Travelers Rest Book Discussion Group Monday, February 9 • 1:00pTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Ann Barrows. Call 834-3650.
February
liFElONg lEaRNiNgCompuTEr CLaSSESEeek! It's a Mouse! (FREE)Monday, February 2 • 9:30a-12:30p or 2:00p-5:00pMonday, March 30 • 9:30a-12:30p or 2:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Training LabThis is a course designed for the "technologically terrified." Learn the basics of Windows and how to operate a mouse. Learn how to play cards, use toolbars and size windows.
Windows XPTuesday, February 3-Friday, February 6 • 9:30a-12:30pTuesday, March 31-Friday, April 3 • 2:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Training LabThis class is for those with little computer experience. It includes an introduction to the Desktop, using the Taskbar, using Windows Explorer, managing folders, mouse control, finding, saving and sorting documents, and disk management. We will also create bitmaps using PaintBrush.
Excel ITuesday, February 3-Friday, February 6 • 2:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Training LabLearn to create professional looking spreadsheets, change background color, center text across columns, align text and enter formulas to perform calculations.
InternetTuesday, March 31-Friday, April 3 • 9:30a-12:30pHughes Main Library, Training LabLearn how to connect to the internet, use various web browsers and explore the World Wide Web. Also learn how to use bookmarks, search engines and email, as well as find and print information on the web.
Class fees are $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for the general public. Eeek! It's a Mouse is free. Call Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at 355-6059 to register.
SuRvival SpaNiSh lEvEl 1Lacking simple Spanish-language skills? Learn basic Spanish vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Contact Lifelong Learning of the Greenville County Schools at 355-6059 for more information and registration. Cost is $70 for library card holders and seniors, $90 for the general public.
Thursdays, February 5-March 12 • 6:00pMauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch
Thursdays, February 19-March 26 • 6:00pAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Mondays, February 23-March 30 • 6:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) Branch
A D U LT S
Every Child Ready to Read®
Saturday, February 28 • 10:30a-11:45aHughes Main Library, Story Room Parents, daycare providers and caregivers are invited to join us for this informative workshop. We will guide you through simple steps that will help you prepare your infant or young child for future reading success. Free growth charts and booklists to participants. Call 242-5000 x2249 to register.
Preserving Your Family History: ScrapbookingTuesday, March 3 • 6:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) Branch Now that you've researched your family's
history and learned how to tell your story, create a scrapbook! Instructors will show you how to put together a scrapbook page. $10 materials fee. Call 877-8722 for more information.
Fountain Inn Book Discussion GroupMonday, March 3 • 7:00pFountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) BranchThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Call 862-2576.
Travelers Rest Book Discussion GroupMonday, March 9 • 1:00pTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchThe Painted Veil by Somerset Maughm. Call 834-3650.
Chautauqua DiscussionTuesday, March 17 • 7:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CJoin an audience of avid history and literature fans who love talking back to history in this scholar-led program. George Washington and Nathaniel Greene will be the focus of the first discussion. Call 360-7500 for more information.
Local Author ExpoSaturday, March 21 • 1:00p-5:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-CMeet more than 40 published authors from around the Upstate. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Free and open to the public. Call 242-5000 x2293.
Simpsonville Book Discussion GroupTuesday, March 24 • 10:30aSimpsonville (Hendricks) BranchMiracle at St. Anna by James McBride. Call 963-9031.
Real Life Internet: The BasicsTuesday, February 10 • 6:30p-8:00pMauldin (Jack W. Greer) BranchLearn how to "surf" the World Wide Web using an internet browser and learn how to set up an email account. Minimum skill requirements: basic typing and knowledge of a computer mouse. Space is limited; registration is required. This program is free and open to the public. Call 242-5000 x2219.
Homework Boot Camp for ParentsThursday, February 12 • 7:00pHughes Main Library, Training LabReceive a general overview of our databases, including SchoolRooms, and learn efficient search strategies in order to successfully help your child with homework and studying. Registration required. Call 242-5000 x2248 or [email protected].
Discover Your Reader PersonalitySaturday, February 14 • 1:00pTravelers Rest (Sargent) BranchLooking for your next great read? Come discover your reader personality at the library! Peer reviews and library resources will be available to guide you towards finding the perfect book. Call 834-3650 for information and registration.
Preserving Your Family History: Telling Your StoryTuesday, February 17 • 6:00pGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchA storyteller and historian from the Greer Heritage Museum will discuss how to research your family history. You will learn about the resources available in and around Greer, and learn several ways to save your family's stories and pass them on to future generations. Call 877-8722 for more information.
Simpsonville Book Discussion GroupTuesday, February 24 • 10:30aSimpsonville (Hendricks) BranchWater for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Call 963-9031.
A Corpus of American Crime:Classic and Hard-boiled Detective StoriesBook Discussion SeriesTuesday, February 24 • 7:00p-8:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AFollow the twists and turns of the evidence, the intrigues and the deceptions of murder and mystery with four famous fictional detectives. In this first of four meetings, Edgar Allan Poe's short stories The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Purloined Letter will be discussed. Call 242-5000 x2219 for more information and registration.
featuredDatabases Careers, Education and TestingPrepare Your Garden for Spring
Tuesday, March 24 • 10:30aGreer (Jean M. Smith) BranchThis program will show you how to prepare your
garden and landscape for the upcoming spring. The focus will be on ornamental plants, trees, shrubs and perennials, though pruning, mulching and fertilizing will also be discussed. A question and answer session will follow. Call 877-8722 for more information.
A Corpus of American Crime: Classic and Hard-boiled Detective StoriesBook Discussion SeriesTuesday, March 24 • 7:00p-8:30pHughes Main Library, Meeting Room AFollow the twists and turns of the evidence, the intrigues and the deceptions of murder and mystery with four famous fictional detectives. In this second of four meetings, Rex Stout's The League of Frightened Men will be discussed. Call 242-5000 x2219 for more information and registration.
Get Organized at Your LibrarySaturday, March 28 • 10:00aAugusta Road (Ramsey Family) BranchLearn how to organize and prioritize your spring cleaning - and your life! Space is limited and
registration is required. Registration begins March 1. Call 277-0161.
Contact 242-5000 x2293 to plan your book group's participation in The Amazing Read!
Coming soon to a library near you:
The Amazing Read 2009This year's book is Saints at the River by Ron
Rash. Meet the author, read the book & engage with other readers.Learn more at
www.greenvillelibrary.org.
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Beginning with six databases and a host of websites, this category is all you’ll need for your education or career goals. Searching for reliable career information can be overwhelming. That's why the Greenville County Library System offers all the information you need in one convenient online location. From GED practice tests to a wealth of college application advice, from finding money for college tuition and onto career-hunting, sample résumés and interview techniques, the Careers, Education, and Testing page has it all. Sign up for a Virtual Library Tour or ask any librarian for tips and assistance to get the most out of this great resource!
highlighTS:Job-Hunt.Orgwww.job-hunt.org/supersites.shtmlFind useful information by browsing this clearinghouse of web links. You can research your future career by category or location, check job openings and post your resume - all from this one centralized location! CareerOneStopwww.careeronestop.orgWhether you are a job-seeker, a student, a workforce professional or a business owner, CareerOneStop has the information you need. Sponsored by the US Department of Labor, this web site includes a range of local services, including job training, education, unemployment benefits and many more.ThE liBRaRY SYSTEM Will BE ClOSEd ON
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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 Wilkinsonlibrary director: Beverly James • [email protected]: Shelley Mitchell • [email protected]: Michelle Hannon • [email protected] publication is made possible in part by the generosity of the Friends of the greenville County library System.
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