Check out the list below to see all the fun the Greenville Library has planned for July!

Take note that not all activities are offered at every location and some of them have age requirements. Also, for many activities you must to a registered summer reader to attend. Here is more info on the Summer Reading Program. Be sure to register early because spaces fill up early ;-)

**NOTE** Registration for Reading Therapy Dog begins 1 month in advance. If you are interested in this event be sure to register EARLY!

July Events

Rising 4th-6th graders are invited to socialize with friends and play board games and Nintendo® Wii provided by the library. Call 877-8722 for more information.

All ages welcome. Adults must be accompanied by children. Call 242-5000 x2248 for details.

• July 6 Story Time in a Box
  What kinds of things can you make with a box? Hear stories that encourage creative thinking skills.
• July 13 Eric Litwin*
  Mr. Eric is a guitar-strumming, banjo-picking, story-telling, five-time-national-award-winning, song writing, fun, folksy guy! He’ll perform his new book Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, which will be available for purchase ($18.00) and signing. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.
• July 20 The Happy Circus by Becky’s Box of Puppets*
  Enjoy this unusual puppet show that is entertaining for even very young children. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.
• July 27 Guess Who?
  Guess who is behind the mask. Children will also make a mask of their own to take home.

Tie Dye Party! 3:30p-4:15p Outdoors Spray a beautiful creation on your own t-shirt! Bring an all-cotton t-shirt washed without fabric softener. Ages 5 and up; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver. Dress for mess! Registration begins June 16. Program is cancelled in case of rain.

• Tuesday July 7
  Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch
  Call 246-1695 to register.
• Friday, July 17
  Anderson Road (West) Branch
  Call 269-5210 to register.
• Monday, July 20
  Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
  Call 834-3650 to register.

Use the papier-mâché technique to transform a composition notebook into a personal journal. Learn about the history of journaling and get writing ideas. Bring safety scissors - all other supplies provided. Ages 11-14. Registration begins June 1. Call 277-0161.

Square Dance! Wednesday, July 8, 3:30p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C Howdy partners! Get ready for a library hoedown with a square dance and fun western-themed games. Wear your cowboy hats and other western wear. For ages 1- 12; ages 8 and under with adult caregiver.

School age children hear a story and enjoy a creative activity. Ages 5-11; ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver. Call 242-5000 x2248 to register.

• July 9 Paper Bag Puppets!
  From dragons to cavemen to puppies, create your own design. It’s all up to you! Registration begins July 3.
• July 16 Stick Doll
  Use fabric and markers to dress a craft stick.
  Registration begins July 10.
• July 23 Door Knob Decorations
  Use felt to make a cute animal to hang on your door.
  Registration begins July 17.
• July 30 Quilling
  Twist paper into coils and make a stunning creation.
  Registration begins July 24.

Learn the basics of performing a play, then perform a scene from Shakespeare. For students in grades 3 and up. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.

Express yourself in color as we create beautiful bookmarks with scraps of paper. All materials are provided. Open to ages 8-14. ;Registration begins June 8. Call 834-3650.

Are you hiding a superhero costume under your clothes? Are you secretly a member of the nerdiest group at school? Are you secretly a-gasp-normal kid?! Then join us for a craft and discussion of the graphic novel, The Whole World’s Crazy (Amelia Rules! series) by Jimmy Gownley. Don’t forget to wear your superhero disguise! Open to all kids ages 8-12. Call 242-5000 x2248 or email elammy@greenvillelibrary.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.

Travel to Cuba with us! We’ll learn about the country, enjoy Cuban music and read Martina, the Beautiful Cockroach and Mediopollito=Half Chicken. For ages 7 and up. Call 242-5000 x2248 for more information.

A 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.

• July 10 Diversión en las Vacaciones/Summertime Fun
• July 17 Las Fábulas de Esopo/Aesop’s Fables
• July 24 Vamos al Mercado/To Market, To Market
• July 31 ¡Se Venden Gorras!/Caps for Sale!

We begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Sail the seas on our pirate ship, try some deep-sea fishing and go underwater with the mermaids! Ages 2-5. Space is limited. Registration begins June 12. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Bring your grandchildren (or children) for stories, singing and dancing. All ages welcome.

• July 11, Night Night Nana
  Hear stories and songs about sleeping over at Nana’s house. Bring your blankie.
• July 25, Around the Campfire
  Enjoy camping stories and music as we sit around the campfire. Bring a flashlight for extra fun.

Parachute Play! Tuesday, July 14, 3:30p-4:15p Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch, Outdoors Lift and hold on! See what fun you can have lifting and rolling a ball on a parachute. Ages 3 and up; ages 3-8 with an adult caregiver. Registration begins June 15. Call 246-1695. Program is cancelled in case of rain.

You may not know it, but you are a poet! New and experienced writers will explore what makes a poem a poem and learn easy techniques for writing formulaic poetry. You’ll have the option to share newly created poems with the group. Ages 11-14. Registration begins June 1. Call 277-0161.

Create beautiful mosaic paper with soap and food coloring. Use it for note cards, scrap booking or decorating. Open to ages 8-14. Registration begins June 22. Call 834-3650.

The Happy Circus by Becky’s Box of Puppets

Run away to the circus with Becky’s Box of Puppets. All sorts of magic and mischief will occur under this “little Big Top.” Even young children will enjoy this unusual puppet show.

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. Space is limited. Registration begins 1 month in advance.