This year's reading challenge through Beanstack is not as vast as last year's, but hopefully it's as exciting.
To go along with the 2022 summer theme, "Oceans of Possibility," we have a nautical-themed yearly challenge to explore new books, introduce yourself to new ideas, and learn about our world.
Read MoreCome by and check out our display of the best books of 2021! We have pulled winners of various lists- fiction and nonfiction.
Read MoreLocal harpist Alissa Pesavento will be performing a selection of Christmas music on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30pm.
Read MoreThe Friends of the Library are once again holding their Cookie Walk. On Saturday, December 4 from 10am-1pm, you can come in, pay for your cookies, then select from the array of Christmas cookies available.
Read MoreThe library will be hosting a Reading with a Dog event on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6pm. Please bring your children to join Samantha, the Police Social Work Intern with the Greenville Police Department, to read a book with therapy dogs. Samantha will be reading a book and engaging in fun activities focusing on anti-bullying.
Read MoreUp to six people can sign up for one hour time slots throughout the day. Sign up and pay at the library. If paying by check, please make the checks payable to "Friends of Greenville Area Public Library."
Read MoreThese hotspots are intended for use by our patrons who lack sufficient internet at home to meet their educational needs. Patrons will have to sign a statement to that effect when they check out a hotspot.
Read MoreJoin us throughout the day on Friday, October 22 as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Library. If you haven't been in the library in a while, check out the changes the years have brought. We'll have a display on the history of the Library. Fill out a card to share your favorite memories of libraries. Help us judge the bookmark design contest. The Friends of the Library will be providing refreshments.
Read MoreFor our 100th anniversary, we want you to design a bookmark for the Library. This contest will be judged in four age categories, Preschool, Elementary, Teen, and Adult. Entries are due by October 19 at their respective circulation desk. Judging will be by the public during our open house on October 22. The winners of each category will have their bookmark design printed and made available to library patrons.
Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a contest sheet, or download the PDF now.
Read MoreThank you to the Friends of the Library for completing yet another successful Book Sale!!
Read MoreGather some friends on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30pm in the Baughman Community Room to challenge them to a trivia night. With Jackbox Games, we'll be streaming the game live. You join with your own device (cellphone, tablet, etc.) to answer the questions. Up to eight players can participate at a time. Audience members can join in, as well, to affect the outcome of the game.
Read MoreGo "Back to School" with our next Beanstack challenge. Read a book from each of the Dewey Classifications 000's to 900's to earn a badge with a school item and fill your backpack!
Read MoreJoin us for our next visit to the Tails & Tales Crafting Den on Thursday, August 19 at 6:30pm. We will be creating individual works of art to celebrate the animals in our lives!
Read MoreHave you ever read something amazing and wished you could tell everyone about it? This is a chance to share your love of books with others, discuss old favorites, and maybe find new ones! Join us on Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room.
Read MoreWe want to thank everyone who supported the Library during Giving Week of PA/OH Gives through the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern Ohio.
You raised $5,359.90 for the Library!
Read MoreHave you ever read something amazing and wished you could tell everyone about it? This is a chance to share your love of books with others, discuss old favorites, and maybe find new ones!
Read MoreOur Thursday Movie matinees are back! Come to the library for a 1:00 p.m. movie!
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