One of the reasons why I love summer is the the Greenville County Library’s Summer Reading Program! While I think most families in Greenville know at least a little bit about this promotion, in my experience many parents I talk to don’t realize how much the Greenville Library’s summer reading program offers. Today’s guest post from the youth services department at the library will give you the inside scoop on what this summer’s reading program offers in addition to a full event list of the special programs offered for participating children.
I’m personally very excited about Eric Litwin returning (author of the best-selling Pete the Cat books). My family attended his performance at the Greenville Main Library a couple years ago and the kids loved it. I’ve regretted not purchasing a signed copy of a book ever since then, so you can count on seeing me in line this time around.
Three cheers for our librarians and the Friends of the Library for making reading fun for our kids and providing such a wonderful line-up of events for the whole family.
~Bethany
guest post by the Youth Services Department at the Greenville County Library
The school year is almost over and Summer Reading is about to begin. This summer, the library system invites everyone from babies to adults to Explore Your World with great stories, programs, reading challenges and of course, the chance to earn great prizes.
Summer Reading begins Friday, May 30. Register yourself and your children at your favorite library location. And we have Rock-a-bye Reading for babies, too. Engage your babies with early literacy activities and earn a board book.
Join us for the Summer Reading Kickoff Festival at the Main Library in downtown Greenville from 4:00p-6:00p. When you arrive at the Festival, you can register for Summer Reading (if you haven’t already), and join in the fun with sidewalk chalk, face painting and a children’s book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Then, come inside and enjoy an evening with your family when the Greenville Symphony Orchestra joins us to present a Lollipops Concert for all ages from 4:30-5:00p.
Summer Reading continues until Saturday, July 26 which is the last day to collect prizes.
Please visit our website at www.greenvillelibrary.org and go to our Summer Reading section.
Summer Reading Special Events at the Greenville County Library
Your reading log is your ticket to these great Summer Reading special events:
Summer Reading Kickoff: Lollipops Concert
Fri, May 30, 4:30p-5:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Sherwood Mobley, Principal Timpani of the Greenville Symphony orchestra, takes you on a musical world tour with the most global of instrument families—percussion! This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. No groups. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Call 527-9248 for more information. Your reading log is required for admission.
Critter Keeper
Meet live creepy-crawly critters. Best for ages 5 and up. This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Groups may attend 10:30a performance of Critter Keeper (Jun 13) at the Anderson Road branch. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission.
Mon, Jun 9, 10:30a-11:00a, Travelers Rest
Call 834-3650 for more information.
Mon, Jun 9, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Call 527-9248 for more information.
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30a-11:00a, Berea
Call 246-1695 for more information.
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30p-4:00p, Greer
Call 877-8722 for more information.
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30a-11:00a, Fountain Inn
Call 862-2576 for more information.
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30p-4:00p, Pelham Road
Call 288-6688 for more information.
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00a-11:30a, Augusta Road
Call 277-0161 for more information.
Thu, Jun 12, 3:30p-4:00p, Simpsonville
Call 963-9031 for more information.
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30a-11:00a, Anderson Road (daycares/groups)*
Call 269-5210 for more information. Groups of 5 or more should call 269-5210 for a reservation.
Eric Litwin
Mr. Eric is a guitar strumming, song singing, New York Times Best-Selling and national award winning author of the first four Pete the Cat books. He’ll perform these beloved stories and some new ones as well. After the show, Mr. Eric will sign the Pete the Cat books that he authored. No groups. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission.
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Travelers Rest
Call 834-3650 for more information.
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Call 527-9248 for more information.
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Greer
Call 877-8722 for more information.
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Pelham Road
Call 288-6688 for more information.
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Simpsonville
Call 963-9031 for more information.
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Taylors
Call 268-5955 for more information.
Mr. Bond and the Science Guys
Explore the world of tornado chasers, see how a compass works, visit the coldest parts of the earth and discover how a rocket escapes the atmosphere. This program is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library. Groups may attend 10:30a performance of Mr. Bond and the Science Guys (Jun 27). Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission.
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30a-11:00a, Travelers Rest
Call 834-3650 for more information.
Mon, Jun 23, 3:30p-4:00p, Mauldin
Call 277-7397 for more information.
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Call 527-9248 for more information.
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30a-11:00a, Berea
Call 246-1695 for more information.
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30p-4:00p, Greer
Call 877-8722 for more information.
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30a-11:00a, Fountain Inn
Call 862-2576 for more information.
Wed, Jun 25, 3:30p-4:00p, Pelham Road
Call 288-6688 for more information.
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00a-11:30a, Augusta Road
Call 277-0161 for more information.
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30p-4:00p, Simpsonville
Call 963-9031 for more information.
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30a-11:00a, Anderson Road (Daycares/Groups)*
Call 269-5210 for more information. Groups of 5 or more should call 269-5210 for a reservation.
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30p-4:00p, Taylors
Call 268-5955 for more information.
Tom Knight
This puppet show is a vibrant collection of original songs and skits that will keep even the very youngest children entertained. This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Groups may attend the 10:30a performance of Tom Knight (Jul 11) at the Anderson Road Branch. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission.
Mon, Jul 7, 10:30a-11:00a, Travelers Rest
Call 834-3650 for more information.
Mon, Jul 7, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Call 527-9248 for more information.
Tue, Jul 8, 10:30a-11:00a, Berea
Call 246-1695 for more information.
Wed, Jul 9, 10:30a-11:00a, Fountain Inn
Call 862-2576 for more information.
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00a-11:30a, Augusta Road
Call 277-0161 for more information.
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30a-11:00a, Anderson Road (Daycares/Groups)*
Call 269-5210 for more information. Groups of 5 or more should call 269-5210 for a reservation.
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Mauldin
Call 277-7397 for more information.
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Greer
Call 877-8722 for more information.
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Pelham Road
Call 288-6688 for more information.
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Simpsonville
Call 963-9031 for more information.
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Taylors
Call 268-5955 for more information.
Children’s Writing Workshop
Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop. Her books for middle readers will be available for purchase. Ages 8-12. Registration required and opens Jun 9. This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. No groups. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission.
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00a-12:00p, Augusta Road
Call 277-0161 for more information.
Tue, Jul 8, 2:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Call 527-9248 for more information.
Jeff Holland
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00p-7:45p, Main, Meeting Room A
Explore percussive instruments and sounds in this hands-on journey across the continents. This program is generously nderwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. No groups. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission. Call 527-9248 for more information.
Sam’s Path Petting Zoo
Interact with and learn about many fascinating animals. Best for ages 4 and up. This program is generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System. Groups may attend the 2:00p performance of Sam’s Path Petting Zoo, (Fri, Jul 25) at the Main Library. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission.
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Mauldin
Call 277-7397 for more information.
Mon, Jul 21, 3:30p-4:00p, Travelers Rest
Call 834-3650 for more information.
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
Call 527-9248 for more information.
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Greer
Call 877-8722 for more information.
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30p-4:00p, Berea
Call 246-1695 for more information.
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00a10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Pelham
Call 288-6688 for more information.
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30p-4:00p, Fountain Inn
Call 862-2576 for more information.
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Simpsonville
Call 963-9031 for more information.
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30p-4:00p, Augusta Road
Call 277-0161 for more information.
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00a-10:30a & 11:00a-11:30a, Taylors
Call 268-5955 for more information.
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00p-2:30p, Main, Meeting Room A (daycares/groups)*
Call 527-9248 for more information. Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation.
Twilight Tales: Lollipops Concert
Mon, Jul 28, 7:00p-7:30p, Main, Meeting Room A
The Greenville Symphony orchestra presents this free musical program for young children and their families. No groups. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission. Call 527-9248 for more information.
Reading All Stars Preview Party
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00a-12:00p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C
Join us to celebrate the upcoming Reading All Stars games on Aug 3 and 11 at Fluor Field. Games, face painting, door prizes and autographs by Greenville Drive players. Baseball attire welcome. Special appearance by Reedy Rip’It. Your reading log is your admission ticket. No groups. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal. Your reading log is required for admission. Call 527-9248 for more information.