Lovecraftian Games
We will be playing games inspired by the works of HP Lovecraft. Things might get a little weird, but the eldritch horrors are all in your imagination. Probably.
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Since folks were asking about having more sewing classes, we're going to be offering our Learn to Sew sessions again starting April 13. We are changing the day and time in the hopes that different people will be able to attend. So, if you missed a session or want to start at the beginning, please sign up.
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Carcassonne
Join us on Saturday, March 19 at 2pm for Game Day! Inspired by the medieval fortress in southern France of the same name, Carcassonne is a tile-laying game in which players fill in the countryside around the fortified city.
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March 1 - Top 10 Mistakes Not to Make - Petal gift bags will be our practice craft
March 15 - Sewing Machine Problems & How to Fix Them - Making a pillow case
March 29 - How to Read a Pattern
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Get in the St. Patrick's Day Spirit
Come out to hear local harpist, Alissa Pesavento, perform traditional Irish songs on the harp on March 15 at 6:30pm.
On Tuesday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 22 at 6pm, we will be holding a Learn to Sew class. Learn with a small group, step by step. Go to Program: Registration to register.
This class if intended for beginners. We would love to hear from anyone who would be interesting in volunteering to lead more advanced classes!
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The Annual Meeting of the Greenville Area Public Library Association will be at 5:00 p.m. on January 18 in the Baughman Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to all members.
If you have a library card, you're a member of the Greenville Area Public Library Association.
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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.
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Come by and check out our display of the best books of 2021! We have pulled winners of various lists- fiction and nonfiction.
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Local harpist Alissa Pesavento will be performing a selection of Christmas music on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30pm.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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Up 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."
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These 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.
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Join 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.
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For 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.
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Thank you to the Friends of the Library for completing yet another successful Book Sale!!
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Gather 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.
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