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

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 ;-)

June Events:

Rising 4th-6th graders are invited to bring their friends to play board games and Nintendo® Wii at the library. Call 877-8722 for more information. (The Nintendo® Wii will not be available on June 25.)

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

• June 1 Let’s Get Creative
  Join us for stories that will boost your child’s creative thinking. We’re kicking off summer’s Twilight Tales by reading, dancing and creating something special.
• June 8 Mad Science: Up, Up and Away*
  Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.
• June 15 Porkchop Productions: Little Red Riding Hood*
  Humor and audience participation make this play fun for everyone. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.
• June 22 Fun with Crayons!
  We’ll have fun as we explore stories about crayons and dance to the Crayon song.

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.

• June 4 Play Day!
  Plan to jump rope, shoot marbles, hopscotch or play dominoes. Jump in and have a blast! Registration begins May 4.
• June 11 Felt Bracelet
  Bring a 20 oz. plastic bottle and turn it into a bracelet. Sew and bead it as you like! Registration begins June 5.
• June 18 Painting Special
  Local artist Samantha Bell will teach us how to paint with acrylics. Warning: This may get messy! Meeting Rooms B-C. Registration begins June 12.
• June 25 Kitty Pillow
  You’ll be sewing and stuffing and purrr-fecting your craft! Registration begins June 19.

Comic Kids: Graphic Novel Discussion Thursday, June 4, 3:00p-4:00p Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch Join us for the first ever kid’s graphic novel discussion group. We’ll be discussing The Dodgeball Chronicles (Knights of the Lunch Table series) by Frank Cammuso. There will also be a special activity based on the legends of King Arthur. Ages 8-12 welcome. Registration begins May 4. 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.

Ever After Stories: England
Thursday, June 4, 7:00p-7:30p
Hughes Main Library, Story Room

Join us as we travel to England with The Kitchen Knight: Tales of King Arthur. Other activities include music and a special crossword puzzle. For ages 7 and up.

Dog Days of Summer Friday, June 5, 10:00a-11:00a Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch, Outside Enter your dog in one (or more!) of many contests: best costume, best pet trick, largest dog, smallest dog, longest tail and shortest tail. Prizes and certificates! Presentations and demonstrations, including a therapy dog, will be offered courtesy of the Greenville Humane Society. Limit of 30 participants. Parent or legal guardian must sign a release and provide proof of current dog immunizations. Release is available at www.greenvillelibrary.org. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show – spectators welcome! Call 277-7397 to register. Event is cancelled in case of rain.

A 45-minute Spanish/English story time for all ages. Cuentos bilingües que durarán 45 minutos en español e inglés para todas las edades.

• June 5 Imagínese . . ./Imagine . . .
• June 12 Cuentos de Animales/Animal Tales
• June 19 ¡Salta, Ranita, Salta!/Jump, Frog, Jump!
• June 26 Mi Vecindad/My Neighborhood

Always wanted a twin brother or sister? Trace, color and stuff to make one of your own! Ages 5 and up; ages 5-8 with an adult caregiver.

• Monday, June 8, 3:30p- 4:15p
  Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
  Registration begins May 11. Call 834-3650 to register.
• Friday, June 19, 3:30p- 4:15p
  Anderson Road (West) Branch
  Registration begins May 11. Call 269-5210 to register.

Mad Science: Up, Up and Away Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.

Learn the basics of performing a play, then perform a scene from Shakespeare. For students in grades 3 and up. Registration begins May 11. Call 877-8722 or email greer@greenvillelibrary.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Join us for earth friendly gardening as we recycle yogurt cups into plant holders. We’ll glue and paint, then plant a flower. All materials are provided. Open to ages 8-14. Registration begins May11. Call 834-3650.

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

• June 13 Animal Folly
  Visit the zoo through music and books. Bring your favorite stuffed animal.
• June 27 Beach Bags
  Pack your bag with your favorite beach towel and beach toy and join us at the library! Spread out your towel and enjoy beach stories and music.

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. For ages 8-12. Tuesday, June 16, 2:30p-4:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B Registration begins May 20. Call 242-5000 x2248. Saturday, June 20, 10:30a-12:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Call 277-0161 to register. Saturday, June 20, 2:00p-4:00p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Call 277-0161 to register.

Let’s Pretend: Art Studio Friday, June 19 10:30a and 3:30p Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A We begin with stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Let’s see how creative your little ones can be. We’ll color, paint, sculpt and create masterpieces for the fridge! Ages 2-5. Space is limited. Registration begins May 15. Call 242-5000 x2248.

Enjoy this fast-paced, high energy program about air pressure. Must be a registered Summer Reader to attend. Your reading log is your ticket in.

• Monday, June 22, 10:30a Travelers Rest
• Tuesday, June 23, 10:30a Berea
• Wednes. June 24, 0:30a Fountain Inn
• Thursday, June 25, 10:30a Augusta Rd.
• Friday, June 26, 10:30a Anderson Rd.

Join us as we build kites out of paper, ribbon, and string. Open to ages 8-14. Registration begins May 18. Call 834-3650.