Check It Out - Pickens County Library

Check It Out
A P u bl i c at i o n of t he P i c k en s Co u nt y L i b ra r y S ys t em
Capt. Kimberly Hampton
Memorial Library
304 Biltmore Road
Easley, SC 29640
850-7077
Mon. - Thu. 9AM - 9PM
Fri. & Sat.
9AM - 6PM
Sun.
2PM - 6PM
Central-Clemson
Regional Branch
105 Commons Way
Central, SC 29630
639-2711
Mon. - Thu. 9AM - 9PM
Fri. & Sat. 9AM - 6PM
Sun.
2PM - 6PM
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What’s the smartest card you can have?
A library card.
September is Library Card Sign-up
Month, a time when the Pickens
County Library System joins with
the American Library Association
and public libraries nationwide
to make sure that every student
has the most important school
supply of all – a free library card.
Kids who sign up for a library
card will get a cool sticker!
Sarlin Community Branch
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth
15 S. Palmetto Street
Liberty, SC 29657
843-5805
Mon., Tue., & Thurs. 10AM - 7PM
Wed., & Fri.
11AM - 6PM
Sat.
10AM - 2PM
Village Branch
124 N. Catherine Street
Pickens, SC 29671
898-5747
Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 9AM - 7PM
Wed., & Fri.
9AM - 6PM
Sat.
10AM - 2PM
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The Pickens County Library System will be
CLOSED on Monday, September 5 for Labor Day and
Monday, October 10 for Staff Training.
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)
Do you have questions about your eReader, tablet, smart phone,
laptop, or other electronic device? Bring it in and we’ll help!
Easley Book
Club
Wednesday, September 7: 3-5pm
Monday, September 12: 11am-1pm
Monday, September 26: 3-5pm
Monday, October 3: 3-5pm
Monday, October 17: 6-8pm
Wednesday, October 26: 11am-1pm
Open to all ages. Registration required. Call 850-7077 x 112
and we’ll schedule you for a 30 minute, one-on-one session.
We meet on the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at
7pm. New members are
New Film Fridays
Enjoy a FREE movie every Friday at 3:30pm*.
Bring snacks or pick some up at Indigo Ridge Café in the Library.
Sept 2: Me Before You (PG-13)
Sept 9: Now You See Me 2 (PG-13)
Sept 16: Captain America Civil War (*starting at 3pm) (PG-13)
Sept 23: Genius (PG-13)
Sept 30: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
(PG-13)
Join us for a relaxing time of coloring and conversation
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm.
Bring a coffee or pick one up at the library.
September 6 & 20 AND October 4 & 18
Oct 7: The Shallows (PG-13)
Oct 14: X-Men Apocalypse (*starting at 3pm) (PG-13)
Oct 21: No movie- Fall Bag Sale
Oct 28: No movie- Teen Takeover
Coloring Contest!
Color any autumn themed
picture and submit it by
October 4th
for your chance to
WIN A PRIZE!
From the Computer Lab…
We offer a variety of FREE computer classes at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. For a complete schedule of classes,
stop by any branch or visit: www.pickens.lib.sc.us/computer_classes.htm. You MUST register at least 30 minutes prior to the
start of class. If no one has registered, the class will be cancelled.
Evening Class
Word I: Monday, September 19 at 6pm
Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications
We will proctor Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams for 2013 Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Access and Outlook at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley
on: Wednesday, September 21 at 10am and Wednesday, October 12 at 2pm.
Exams are free, but space is limited so you must call to register. We strongly
recommend that you register for Microsoft Imagine Academy in order to effectively
prepare for the exams. Microsoft Imagine is free; just ask a library staff member,
call 850-7077, or email [email protected] to sign up.
If you have questions or would like to register for a class or an exam,
speak to a library staff person or call 850-7077.
Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sit and Stitch
Easley Writers’ Group
If you knit, crochet, or enjoy another type of needlecraft,
OR if you’ve always wanted to learn, join us on the
3rd Saturday of each month
September 17
& October 15
10:30am-12:30pm
Celeste Charlene, published author and active member of the
American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), leads a
September 17
Writers’ Group on the 3rd Saturday of each
& October 15
month.
2-4pm
Bridge Club:
A representative from Ark Hospice facili-
Every Wednesday at 1pm
tates free
Support Groups
Mah Jong:
Every Thursday at 1pm
on the 4th Monday of each
All are welcome!
month:
Pickens County: Past & Present
The Easley Friends of the Library invite you to learn more about the wonders of Pickens County’s
past and present. A series of talks by local experts will be presented over the next several months
to help you get to know Pickens County a little better. Whether you’ve lived here your entire life,
or you’re just passing through, you’re sure to get something from these entertaining and
educational programs. The series commences with a presentation by
Gene Johnston
about the petroglyphs at Hagood Mill on
Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm
Hampton Memorial Library in Easley
Free and open to all! Information about
additional programs in this series will be coming soon!
The Genealogy Corner
Genealogy Aid
Do you have genealogy or local history questions? Would you like to
learn more about the resources in the Historical Collection? Want us to
show you how to use one of our various genealogy databases?
Sign up for Genealogy Aid! Call 850-7077 x 102 and we’ll schedule
you for a 45 minute, one-on-one session. Appointments are available:
Thursday, September 1: 9am-12pm
Thursday, October 6: 9am-12pm
Thursday, November 3: 9am-12pm
Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Stop by the Sarlin Branch for these exciting programs:
Yack and Yarn
Outside the Lines: Adult Coloring
If you knit, crochet, or do another type of
needlecraft, OR if you’re interested in learning
how, join the Yack and Yarn Knitting Circle
on the1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at
10am. All levels of experience are welcome.
Bring a coffee and snacks, relax, and color!
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am.
Bring your own supplies, or use ours on
September 8 and October 13
September 3 & 17 and
October 1 & 15
Children who completed the 2016 Summer Reading Program will be recognized at the
Liberty High School Football Game on Friday, September 9th!
The Friends of the Sarlin Community Library cordially invite you to
“Important Moments On and Off the Stage”
presented by Shirley Sarlin
Tuesday, September 13th at 7pm at Liberty High School
Former Liberty resident Shirley Sarlin will discuss her exciting career in the performing arts, as well as
her steadfast commitment to keeping the arts alive in Pickens County. Ms. Sarlin studied drama at The
American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York City, as well as the University of North Carolina, and has
appeared in over 65 theatrical productions in various states. She served on the Pickens County Arts
Commission for 28 years, nine of those as chairwoman. She has established awards for Liberty High
School students who excel in drama, chorus, and band. This special event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL.
Culinary Club
Love to get creative in the kitchen? Have a junior chef-in-training? Join the Culinary Club to swap tips and tricks, learn techniques,
and eat amazing food! Each month a featured theme or cookbook is available at the circulation desk. Make a dish and bring it to
share on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30am. All ages and abilities are welcome at this program
presented by the Friends of the Sarlin Community Library
September 14: Cooking demo by Elizabeth Stokes, MSN, RN, CDEI, and Baptist Easley Education Program Manager
October 12: Cooking demo by Pickens County Career Center Culinary Arts Teacher, Chef Lisa Dantzler
Get Crafty With Us!
The SC Bar Pro Bono Program presents a seminar on
Bath Salts: Thursday, September 15 at 6pm
Make your own autumn scented bath salts!
Pumpkin spice and apple pie!
Learn about heath care power of attorney, living wills, DNRs,
funeral planning, and cremation on
Tuesday, September 20 from 6-7pm
Book Craft: Thursday, October 6 at 6pm
Make a pumpkin out of a book! We’ll show you how.
All ages welcome.
Special Preschool Storytimes
Little ones, with a caregiver, are invited for stories and fun!
Football: Thursday, September 22 at 11am
Wear your favorite team gear!
Halloween: Thursday, October 27 at 11am
Wear a costume!
End of Life Issues
Candy M. Kern-Fuller, Esq. and Howard E. Sutter, Esq.
from Upstate Law Group in Easley will lead 30 minutes
of lecture followed by 30 minutes of questions and
answers. Free and open to all.
Liberty Book Club- NEW TIME!
Join us on the 4th Monday of each month at 4:30pm.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Sarlin Community
Branch Library
September 26: Historical fiction and non-fiction
October 24: The Coffeehouse Mystery series by
Cleo Coyle and the Miss Silver Mystery series
by Patricia Wentworth
Village Branch, Pickens
Pop on over to the Pickens Branch for the following programs:
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Stop in for a card during the month of September and get a free treat!
Free Computer Help Available
Need some personalized tech
support? Call us at 898-5747 to
schedule a 30 minute one-on-one
appointment with our staff.
Knit Pickens:
Needlecraft with us on the 2nd and 4th
Saturday of each month at 10:30am.
September 10 & 24
and October 8 & 22
The Writers’ Round Table:
The Cookbook Club:
All writers are invited on
September 12 & 26
October 3 & 17 at 5:30pm
Make your favorite recipe and bring it to share
on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1pm
September 13 and October 11
NEW!! Craft Time: For Kids, By Kids! Free for All Ages!
Monday, September 19 at 3:30pm: Join our kids crafters to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day.
They'll be making treasure maps, eye patches, and pirate hats.
Monday, October 31 at 3:30pm: Our kid crafters will be on hand to teach you how to
make corner monster bookmarks. Other fun Halloween crafts will be available as well!
Pickens Book Club: We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month at 10am. All are welcome.
September 20: The Marriage of Opposites
by Alice Hoffman
October 18: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Coloring Club: Bring your coffee and a snack, and enjoy some
relaxing time coloring on the 4th Thursday
of each month at 10am. Bring your own
supplies or use ours!
September 22 and October 27
Free Basic Photography Class: Want to know more about basic photography using a DSLR camera? Attend a FREE three day
workshop with local photographer Russel Brinson! Tuesday September 20 from 5:45-7:45pm, Thursday September 22 from
5:45-7:45pm, and Saturday September 24th (time to be announced). Space is limited
so please call 898-5747 to reserve a spot. (Advanced and lighting classes will be offered
at a later time. If you are interested in either class please call for details.)
Stop by between October 24-29 and guess how many pieces of candy corn are in the jar.
You could win the whole jar! Guesses are due by Saturday, October 29 at 2pm.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Bring in a painted or
decorated pumpkin (no carved pumpkins please) from
October 3 through October 15. Patrons will vote for their
favorite pumpkin from October 17
through October 22. The pumpkin
with the most votes will receive a
special Halloween treat!
Spooky Science Saturday: We’ll perform ghastly science
experiments and make quarters scream,
ghosts lurch, slime ooze, and pumpkins
heave! You will be transmogrified
into a mad scientist for a
frightening Halloween!
Saturday, October 29 at 11am
Happy Halloween! On October 31, stop by in your costume and receive a free treat bag!
Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Come see us in Central-Clemson for these great programs:
School’s Out on
Tuesday, September 6th!
Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm
for Minute to Win It Games!
One-on-One Computer Tutoring
Need a little help creating a resume? Want to set up an
email account but not sure where to start? Interested in
our downloadable book and
audiobook collection, but not
sure how it works?
We can help! We offer
one-on-one 30 minute
computer tutoring sessions!
Stop by or call us at 639-2711
to schedule a session!
Knit Wits!
Calling all knit-wits, needleheads,
and yarn artists of any variety and
skill! Dedicate some time to
getting things done.
Every Monday
at 3pm
September 12, 19, & 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
Pokémon
Central-Clemson Book Club
at the Central-Clemson Branch
We meet on the 1st Wednesday of
each month at 7pm. All are welcome!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of
each month at 6pm
All are welcome, but kids under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult.
September 12 & 26
AND
October 10 & 24
September 7: Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
October 5: Where’d You Go Bernadette?
by Maria Semple
November 2: In the Unlikely Event
by Judy Blume
Pen Yourself Zen
Brown Bag Cinema
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! Relax and color
with us on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm
Bring your lunch and watch a movie on the
September 1 AND October 6
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 1pm
September 8: Hello My Name is Doris (R)
September 22: Genius (PG-13)
October 13: Free State of Jones (R)
October 27: TBA
NEW!! Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Bring a puzzle to swap or borrow! Just stop by the front desk to let a library
staff member know. No library card is needed!
Children’s Programming
Preschool Storytime
Wiggles and Giggles
Stories, games, and crafts for kids (ages 2-5) and caregivers
Every Tuesday at 10:30am: Easley
Every Wednesday at 10:30am: Pickens
Every Wednesday at 10:30am: Central-Clemson
Music, movement, and nursery rhymes for little ones
up to 3 years old with a caregiver.
Every Wednesday at 9:30am AND 10 :30am: Easley
Every Thursday at 10:30am: Central-Clemson
Mother Goose on the Loose
Lego Storybuilders
Listen to a story and build on what you’ve heard.
Every Friday at 3:30pm: Easley
Every Wednesday at 3:30pm:
Central- Clemson
All ages welcome
The American Girls Club
Join us on the second Saturday of each month at the Hampton
Memorial Library in Easley for an enrichment program
based on the American Girl series.
September 10 at 10am: Caroline
October 8 at 10am: Chrissa
The Magic School Bus
for grades K-4th
Easley: Every Tuesday at 3:30pm
Pickens: Every Wednesday at 3:30pm
Enjoy an episode of
The Magic School Bus
followed by a supporting
science experiment,
game, or craft!
For Babies and toddlers
WEE Play Time
for children 3 and under with a caregiver
September 2 & October 7
10:30am - noon: Easley
On the first Friday of each month,
little ones can play with the library's
assortment of educational toys.
Free Family Films!
G and PG rated fun for the whole family
Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month
at 11am at the Hampton Memorial
Library in Easley
September 24: The Jungle Book (PG)
October 22: No movie, Fall Bag Sale
An Evening in Wonderland
Monday, September 26
Hampton Memorial Library in Easley
Drop-in between 5-8pm for flamingo croquet, crafts, and more!
We’ll also have Tea Parties, but you’ll need a ticket.
FREE tickets will be available at the Hampton Memorial
Library in Easley starting September 19.
Just ask a staff member.
‘Tween Programming (ages 10-12)
‘Tween Scene!
Join us Every Monday at 4:30pm at the Hampton
Memorial Library in Easley for video games,
arts and crafts, giant board games, and more!
Every week will be different!
Teen Programming
Teen Art Contest
All teens in grades 6-12 are invited to submit original artwork to our biannual Teen Art Contest.
Entries accepted: September 1- September 30, 2016
Winners will be announced at a Teen Art Gala on Tuesday, October 11th at 4:30pm.at the Hampton Memorial
Library in Easley. Winning selections will be displayed in the Teen Area at the Hampton Memorial Library in
Easley for six months, and for an additional six months at the library branches.
Official Rules:
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Submissions must be the original work of the entrant.
Artwork should be no larger than 16 in. x 20 in.
An official entry form MUST accompany submissions. Submissions without an entry
form will be disqualified.
Winners’ names may appear in the media and in library communications. The library will
have permission to photograph and/or reprint images of the artwork for publicity/archival
purposes.
Works that are not selected for exhibition may be picked up following the Art Gala.
Works that are chosen for exhibition become the property of the library for the 12 months
that they are on display.
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Teen Programming
Get Your Game On:
Pokémon
Plugged In
League: Every Thursday, 5:30pm, Easley
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The 2 & 4 Monday of each month, 6pm,
Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Tournaments in Easley: Saturday, September 17 at 9:30am
Saturday, October 15 at 9:30am
All ages welcome, but kids under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult
We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30pm
for a fun video game experience! Each month is different!
September 1 and October 6
Hampton Memorial Library,
Easley
Teen Art Club
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 4:30pm at the
Easley Library. Each time we meet, we learn new techniques,
try out a new medium, and share new ideas!
September 13 & 27 and
October 11 (Teen Art Gala) & October 25
Join the Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, September 20 & October 18
at 4:30pm Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to talk about books
and design library programs just for teens. Anyone aged 13-18
who is currently enrolled
in middle school or high
school can join.
Community service hours
can be earned for
participating.
Applications are
available at any branch,
or just drop in. Snacks
Teen Book Club
All teens are invited on the
third Thursday of each month
from 4:30-5:30pm at the
Hampton Memorial Library
in Easley
September 15:
Book Tasting Event
October 20:
Harry Potter and
the Cursed Child
Feeling Crafty?
Every month we make something different! All teens welcome!
DIY Mini Albums
Tues., Sept. 6 at 4:30pm: Easley Library
Thurs., Sept. 8 at 3:30pm: Pickens Library
Thurs., Sept. 22 at 3:30pm: Central-Clemson Library
DIY Harry Potter Wands
Tues., Oct. 4 at 4:30pm: Easley Library
Thurs., Oct. 13 at 3:30pm: Pickens Library
Thurs., Oct. 27 at 3:30pm: Central-Clemson Library
Schedule of Events
Sept 1 • Teen Art Contest, entries accepted September 1-30, all locations
Sept 1 • Genealogy Aid, 9am-12pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 102)
Sept 1 • Get Your Game On, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 1 • Pen Yourself Zen, 6pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 2 • Wee Play Time, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 2 • New Film Friday, Me Before You (PG-13), 3:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 3 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 4 • First Sunday Book Sale, 2:30-4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 5 • CLOSED for Labor Day, all locations
Sept 6 • School’s Out, drop in and play Minute to Win it Games, 10am-3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 6 • Crafting for teens: DIY mini albums, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 6 • Coffee and Coloring, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 7 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), tech help, 3-5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 112)
Sept 7 • Central-Clemson Book Club, Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler, 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch
Sept 8 • Outside the Lines: Adult Coloring, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 8 • Brown Bag Cinema, Hello My Name is Doris (R), 1pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 8 • Crafting for teens: DIY mini albums, 3:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 9 • New Film Friday, Now You See Me 2 (PG-13), 3:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 10 • American Girls, Caroline, 10am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 10 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 12 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), tech help, 11am-1pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 112)
Sept 12 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 12 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 12 • Writers’ Round Table, 5:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 12 • Spectrum Storytime, Story Safari, 6:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 13 • Cookbook Club, 1pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 13 • Teen Art Club, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 13 • Easley Book Club, Serena by Ron Rash, 7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 13 • “Important Moments On and Off the Stage” by Shirley Sarlin, presented by the Friends of the Sarlin Community Branch, 7pm,
Liberty High School
Sept 14 • Culinary Club, cooking demo by Elizabeth Stokes, MSN, RN, CDEI, 11:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 15 • Teen Book Club, Book Tasting Event, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 15 • Make your own bath salts, 6pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 16 • New Film Friday, Captain America Civil War (PG-13), 3pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 17 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 17 • Sit and Stitch, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 17 • Easley Writers’ Group, 2-4pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 19 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 19 • Craft Time: For Kids, By Kids, pirate crafts, 3:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 19 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 20 • Pickens Book Club, The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 20 • Teen Advisory Board, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 20 • Coffee and Coloring, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 20 • SC Bar Pro Bono Program presents a seminar on End of Life Issues, 6-7pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 22 • Preschool Storytime, Football: wear your favorite team’s gear, 11am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 22 • Brown Bag Cinema, Genius (PG-13), 1pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 22 • Coloring Club, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 22 • Crafting for teens: DIY mini albums, 3:30pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 23 • New Film Friday, Genius (PG-13), 3:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 24 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 24 • Free Family Film, The Jungle Book (PG), 11am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 26 • Grief Support Group: 10-11am, Caregiver Support Group: 11am-12pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 26 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), tech help, 3-5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 112)
Sept 26 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Sept 26 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 26 • Liberty Book Club, historical fiction and non-fiction, 4:30pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Sept 26 • Writers’ Round Table, 5:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Sept 26 • An Evening in Wonderland, drop-in between 5-8pm, tea party portion requires a ticket (free tickets available starting
September 19), Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 27 • Teen Art Club, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 29 • Muggle Quidditch for Teens, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Sept 30 • New Film Friday, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, (PG-13), 3:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Schedule of Events
Oct 1 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Oct 3 • Between Oct. 3-15, enter the pumpkin decorating contest, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 3 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), tech help, 3-5pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 112)
Oct 3 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 3 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 3 • Writers’ Round Table, 5:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 3 • Spectrum Storytime, Scaredy Squirrel, 6:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 4 • Coffee and Coloring, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 4 • Crafting for Teens: Harry Potter Wands, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 5 • Central-Clemson Book Club, Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple, 7pm, Central-Clemson Branch
Oct 6 • Genealogy Aid, 9am-12pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 102)
Oct 6 • Get Your Game On, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 6 • Make a pumpkin out of book, 6pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Oct 6 • Pen Yourself Zen, 6pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 7 • Deadline for Fall Local Author Showcase submissions (details on back page of newsletter)
Oct 7 • Wee Play Time, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 7 • New Film Friday, The Shallows (PG-13), 3:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 8 • American Girls, Chrissa, 10am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 8 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 10 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 10 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 11 • Cookbook Club, 1pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 11 •Teen Art Gala, Teen Art Contest winners announced, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 11 • Easley Book Club, The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 12 • Culinary Club, cooking demo by Chef Lisa Dantzler, 11:30am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Oct 13 • Outside the Lines: Adult Coloring, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Oct 13 • Brown Bag Cinema, Free State of Jones (R), 1pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 13 • Crafting for Teens: Harry Potter Wands, 3:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 14 • New Film Friday, X-Men Apocalypse (PG-13), 3pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 15 • Yack and Yarn, 10am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Oct 15 • Sit and Stitch, 10:30am, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 15 • Easley Writers’ Group, 2-4pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 17 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 17 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 17 • Writers’ Round Table, 5:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 17 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), tech help, 6-8pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 112)
Oct 18 • Pickens Book Club, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 18 • Teen Advisory Board, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 18 • Coffee and Coloring, 5:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 18 • Pickens County Past and Present: Gene Johnston, Hagood Mill petroglyphs, 7pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 20 • Teen Book Club, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 21 • Fall Bag Sale Friends Only Preview, 6-9pm, Hampton Memorial Library Easley (bring your membership card or join at the door)
Oct 22 • Fall Bag Sale, Open to the Public, 9am-6pm, Hampton Memorial Library Easley
Oct 22 • Knit Pickens, 10:30am, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 23 • Fall Bag Sale, Open to the Public, 2-6pm, Hampton Memorial Library Easley
Oct 24 • Stop by the Village Branch in Pickens from Oct. 24-29 and guess how many candy corns are in the jar!
Oct 24 • Grief Support Group: 10-11am, Caregiver Support Group: 11am-12pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 24 • Liberty Book Club, Coffeehouse Mysteries and Miss Silver Mysteries, 4:30pm, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Oct 24 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 24 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 25 • Teen Art Club, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 26 • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), tech help, 11am-1pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley (must register, 850-7077 x 112)
Oct 27 • Coloring Club, 10am, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 27 • Preschool Storytime, Halloween: wear your costume, 11am, Sarlin Branch, Liberty
Oct 27 • Brown Bag Cinema, title TBA, 1pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 27 • Crafting for Teens: Harry Potter Wands, 3:30pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 28 • Harry Potter Halloween Teen Takeover, 6-pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Oct 29 • Spooky Science Saturday, 11am, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 31 • Knit Wits, 3pm, Central-Clemson Regional Branch
Oct 31 • Craft Time: For Kids, By Kids, monster bookmarks, 3:30pm, Village Branch, Pickens
Oct 31 • ‘Tween Scene, 4:30pm, Hampton Memorial Library, Easley
Calling all local authors! Display and sell your books, keep all proceeds,
meet and greet local readers!
Space is limited to 15 authors. To be considered for the Showcase:
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You must be a current resident of Pickens, Greenville, Anderson, or
Oconee County who has published a book
within the
past 3 years (including self-published, but excluding eBooks)
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Submit the following to- Attn: Assistant Director, 304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640:
1. Name, phone number, email address
2. One copy of your book(s). Except for poetry books, only
books with proper bookbinding may be submitted.
The deadline for submitting book(s) for review by the Library’s Programming Commit-
Pickens County Library System
Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library
304 Biltmore Road
Easley, SC 29640
Address service requested
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 117
Easley, S.C. 29640