SCPL Events

Yoga @ Your Library (Headquarters)

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10 – 11am EDT

Yoga @ your Library every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Barrett Room. Please bring your own blanket or mat. All ages and ability levels welcome. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.

Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Chesnee History Group

Chesnee Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 1 – 2pm EDT

Join our discussion on the history of Chesnee and the surrounding area.

Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Come Act Up

Cyrill-Westside Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 2 – 3pm EDT

Get ready for your big screen debut as Carrie Ameling teaches some basic acting and theatre skills.

Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Internet from Scratch

Headquarters Library - Carolina Southern Classroom
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3 – 4pm EDT

Internet from Scratch (adults only). This workshop includes basic internet terminology, using web browsers and web addresses, visiting and navigating websites and internet safety tips. Prerequisite - Must know how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Contact Name: Reference Services
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505
Contact Email: askref@infodepot.org

Teen Movie: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (Rated PG)

Chesnee Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3 – 5pm EDT

We will be screening the movie "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Parental permission slips are required. Refreshments will be served.

Contact Name: Lynn T. Goen
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423
Contact Email: lynng@infodepot.org

Arthritis Exercise

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3 – 4pm EDT

Light exercise for those with movement issues. Taught by Senior Wellness Center. Exercises from the Arthritis Foundation. No charge.

Contact Name: Jean Foster
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: jeanf@infodepot.org

Tween Scene Movie

Headquarters Library - Inman Mills Activity Room
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 3 – 4:30pm EDT

Join us for a great movie and refreshments.

Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Dino Dig

Cowpens Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4 – 5pm EDT

Come dig for dinosaur bones, just like a real archaeologist. For Independent Readers only.

Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Soft Circuits

Pacolet Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4 – 5pm EDT

Come and learn about basic circuitry while creating a one-of-a-kind wearable creation. Assemble illuminating bracelets using soft circuitry, also known as electronic textiles. Attendance is limited to 15 teens.

Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Mermaid Makeovers

Inman Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30pm EDT

Join us for a mermaid makeover. We will be doing a costume makeup tutorial and sea-themed crafts. Advance signup is preferred and is limited to 15 teens. Signed permission slip is also needed to attend. Ages 12-18 or rising 7th-12th grade only.

Contact Name: Kellie Smith
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363
Contact Email: kellies@infodepot.org

Dig This Presented by Sarah Dippity

Boiling Springs Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30pm EDT

A high energy, interactive comedy featuring magic, ventriloquism, stories and lots of audience participation presented by Sarah Dippity.

Contact Name: Lynn Walker
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: lynnw@infodepot.org

Chautauqua

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7 – 9pm EDT

Join us for this summer's Chautauqua season - American Legends. This year's performances feature: Davy Crockett (6/17), Susan B. Anthony (6/18), Herman Melville (6/19) and Malcolm X (6/20). Don't miss the opportunity to see history come to life.

Contact Name: Amanda Newman
Contact Phone: 864-285-9013
Contact Email: amandan@infodepot.org
More info: www.greenvillechautauqua.org

Cyrill-Westside Tweens: Zumba

Cyrill-Westside Library
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7 – 8pm EDT

Tweens ages 9-12, join us for some music and exercise as Carrie Ameling teaches Zumba for tweens only. Permission slips will be given out at the door and are required to participate in Zumba exercises.

Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Pacolet Friends of the Library Book Bash

Pacolet Library
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10am – 6pm EDT

Come to our special Pacolet Friends of the Library Book Bash. We will have books for all ages on sale. Take advantage of the opportunity to sign up to join the Pacolet Friends group. Those who sign up will receive additional discounts and a limited time offer.

Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Bingo at the Springs

Boiling Springs Library
Friday, June 21, 2013, 11am – 12pm EDT

Come join us for Bingo and win prizes.

Contact Name: Mark Smith
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: marks@infodepot.org

Project: Anime

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Friday, June 21, 2013, 3 – 4:45pm EDT

Anime and superhero fans assemble. Join us as we eat ramen noodles and watch the new anime movie "Iron Man: Rise of the Technovore" (rated PG-13). Permission slips, available in the Teen Room, are required for all attendees. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Contact Name: Travis
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506
Contact Email: teens@infodepot.org

The World of Martial Arts, An Interesting and Up Close Look with Special Guests

Middle Tyger Library
Friday, June 21, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30pm EDT

Join us to explore the world of martial arts with special guests. For tweens, rising 5th - 6th graders or ages 10-12.

Contact Name: AJ Robbins
Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

TSR - Make Hemp Jewelry in the Teen Area Every Saturday in June and July

Woodruff Library
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10am – 4pm EDT

For teens only - ages 12 - 18 or grades 7 - 12. Get a baggie of materials and instructions from the desk to make a necklace or bracelet.

Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Zumba @ Your Library (Middle Tyger)

Middle Tyger Library
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:15 – 11:15am EDT

Party yourself into shape with this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness party. Feel the music and let go with our certified Zumba instructor Cassie. Charge for the class: $2.00 per person.

Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Shrinky Dink Saturday

Cowpens Library
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1:30 – 3pm EDT

Make crafts out of plastic and watch them shrink as we heat them. This program is only for upcoming grades 5th and 6th and space is limited to 15, so sign up today.

Contact Name: Theresa Holliday
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430
Contact Email: theresah@infodepot.org

SCPL Memory Championship

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 2 – 4:30pm EDT

Join us for the first ever SCPL Memory Championship. Based on the US Memory Championships, the SCPLMC will test the mind strength of the competitors who enter. The top four players will receive prizes. Registration is required and all entrants will receive a rules packet when they register. This program is limited to 16 participants. Email jessicah@infodepot.org or call the AV Desk for more information.

Contact Name: Jess Herzog
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
Contact Email: jessicah@infodepot.org

Basic Excel Workshop

Headquarters Library - Carolina Southern Classroom
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 3 – 4:30pm EDT

Basic Excel (adults only). This workshop covers the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel including navigating, entering, editing, and deleting data. Prerequisite - Must know how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Contact Name: Reference Services
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505
Contact Email: askref@infodepot.org

Zumba @ Your Library (Headquarters)

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 4 – 5pm EDT

Party yourself into shape with this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness party. Feel the music and let loose with our certified Zumba instructor Simone. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.

Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Dig Into Reading Concert with Conductor Jack

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 2 – 3pm EDT

Enjoy a concert with Nashville's "Conductor Jack" from PBS's "The Zinghoppers Show."

Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Tie Dye Extravaganza

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 2 – 3:30pm EDT

Make a one-of-a-kind tie dye t-shirt. Bring 100% cotton white t-shirt and get creative.

Contact Name: Laura Bois
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: laurab@infodepot.org

Tween Summer Reading - The Garden Project

Woodruff Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 2 – 3:30pm EDT

Tweens will learn about growing their own garden. They will also get to plant a seed and watch it grow. For rising 5th and 6th grade tweens or ages 10-12.

Contact Name: Naomi Pickens
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770
Contact Email: naomip@infodepot.org

Snackdown: Teen Iron Chef

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Monday, June 24, 2013, 3 – 4:30pm EDT

Teen Chefs will work in groups to create delicious dishes using a variety of fresh and dessert ingredients, including a featured "secret ingredient." Dishes will be judged on flavor, presentation and creativity. Attendance is limited to 24 teens, so sign up today to reserve your spot. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Contact Name: Travis
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506
Contact Email: teens@infodepot.org

Cyrill-Westside TSR - "How Does a Song Grow?"

Cyrill-Westside Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 4 – 5:30pm EDT

Join us for a songwriting workshop presented by Conductor Jack. No sign up required. For teens ages 12-18, grades 7-12.

Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Tweet, Tweet Tweens

Middle Tyger Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30pm EDT

Help out our feathered friends by making them some yummy treats. Then you get to have some yummy treats too.

Contact Phone: 864-439-4759

Chesnee Quilters Group

Chesnee Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 6 – 7:30pm EDT

Join our group as they work on quilts and other handicrafts

Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Bookmarks Book Club

Boiling Springs Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 6:15 – 7:15pm EDT

The book under discussion is a beach read-any title.

Contact Name: Jean Foster
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: jeanf@infodepot.org

Yoga @ Your Library Landrum

Landrum Library
Monday, June 24, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30pm EDT

Yoga classes open to the public. No prior sign up. Doors open at 6. Limited to 28 people. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.

Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Booklovers

Headquarters Library - Irwin Room
Monday, June 24, 2013, 7 – 8:15pm EDT

Join us for a discussion of "The World Without You" by Joshua Henkin. Copies are available at the AV Desk.

Contact Name: Jess Herzog
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
Contact Email: jessicah@infodepot.org

Pet Rock Craft

Cowpens Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30am EDT

Want a pet that is maintenance free? Create a pet rock. All ages. Small children will need adult supervision.

Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Raising Chickens - Adult Summer Reading

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 11am – 12pm EDT

Learn the basics of raising chickens for eggs, including feeding and shelter requirements. Advance registration required.

Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Scene Examiners

Cyrill-Westside Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 12 – 1:30pm EDT

Join our film discussion group for this month's film selection, "Hobson's Choice." Bring your lunch. Light refreshments provided.

Contact Phone: 864-574-6815

Arthritis Exercise

Boiling Springs Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 2 – 3pm EDT

Lighter form of exercise for those with movement issues. Change in the time for this date 2-3 p.m.

Contact Name: Jean Foster
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: jeanf@infodepot.org

Learn to Knit

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 2 – 4pm EDT

Advance signup required. For our adult patrons. Supplies provided.

Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Henna Tattoos

Boiling Springs Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 3 – 5:30pm EDT

Create your own body art with Henna. Henna tattoos are made from dye and are temporary, lasting up to a month.

Contact Name: Laura Bois
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: laurab@infodepot.org

Zombie Preparedness

Cowpens Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 4 – 5:30pm EDT

What would you do in the event of a Zombie apocalypse? Get what you need to survive from the CDC's Zombie Preparedness course. Learn how to get through a catastrophic event unbitten and make a survival bracelet. Limit 20. This program is for ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.

Contact Name: Theresa Holliday
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430
Contact Email: theresah@infodepot.org

Family Movie - "Holes"

Inman Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 4 – 5:30pm EDT

Family Movie - "Holes." Will kids at Camp Green locate treasure before their greedy warden?

Contact Name: Terri Sides
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363
Contact Email: terris@infodepot.org

Pacolet Book Club - We Need New Names

Pacolet Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 4 – 5pm EDT

Join the Pacolet Book Club for a lively discussion of the newly released book, "We Need New Names" by Noviolet Bulawayo. Free snacks and drinks provided. Nonmembers are also welcome.

Contact Phone: 864-474-0421

Tween Movie: Rise of the Guardians

Chesnee Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 4 – 6pm EDT

Join us tweens as we watch the movie 'Rise of the Guardians." Snacks provided.

Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Wii Games at the Library

Landrum Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30pm EDT

Need a break from Summer boredom? Come play Wii games with us. Open to ages 10-12 or grades 5th-6th.

Contact Name: Beth Diehl
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218
Contact Email: bethd@infodepot.org

Tween Summer Reading - Decorate a Flower Pot

Woodruff Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 5 – 6:30pm EDT

Tweens will take home their planted seed and decorate a flower pot. For rising 5th and 6th grade tweens or ages 10-12.

Contact Name: Naomi Pickens
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770
Contact Email: naomip@infodeopt.org

Basic Word Workshop

Headquarters Library - Carolina Southern Classroom
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 6 – 7:30pm EDT

Basic Word (adults only). This workshop includes the basics of text entry, text editing, opening and saving documents using Microsoft Word. Prerequisite - Must know how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Contact Name: Reference Services
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505
Contact Email: askref@infodepot.org

Yoga @ Your Library (Headquarters)

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 6:15 – 7pm EDT

Yoga @ your Library every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Barrett Room. Please bring your own blanket or mat. All ages and ability levels welcome. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.

Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

The Wacky and Wiggly World of Worms

Headquarters Library - Inman Mills Activity Room
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 7 – 8pm EDT

Celebrate the wiggly and slimy world of worms by joining us for a wacky extravaganza of stories, activities and fun.

Contact Phone: 864-596-3504

Yoga @ Your Library (Headquarters)

Headquarters Library - Barrett Room
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 7 – 8pm EDT

Yoga @ your Library every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Barrett Room. Please bring your own blanket or mat. All ages and ability levels welcome. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.

Contact Phone: 864-596-3502

Introduction to the Internet

Middle Tyger Library
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:30am – 12:30pm EDT

In this basic class, we explain internet browsers, a brief history of the internet and then proceed to demonstrate various uses of the internet and some popular websites. Must have basic computer keyboard and mouse skills. Limit: 6 students. Advance sign up required.

Contact Phone: 864-439-4759