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Register online at greenvillelibrary.org beginning June 3.

*The Greenville Drive voucher must be redeemed for a ticket to a special Reading All Stars Celebration Game.Only Summer Readers who qualify as Drive Reading All Stars may use the vouchers—not family members or friends.The Reading All Stars baseball game is Mon, Aug 1 (Parade of Champions at 6:30p and game at 7p). Parade starts at the Field Street entrance to Fluor Field. All qualifying readers may pick up a free Drive Reading All Stars Michelin N.A. t-shirt at the Field Street entrance prior to the parade. Once you earn your voucher, go to: GreenvilleDrive.com/RAS and enter to win.Winners will be chosen to:

• Throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch (ages 8 and over).• Be the Honorary Ball Boy or Bat Girl (ages 11 and over). • Have their names displayed on the DriveVision (children and/or teens).

• Register online at greenvillelibrary.org.• Read or listen 12 hours/48 books and get great prizes!

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Ag� 3-12 • Eligible to win a one-year family membership to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate. • Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game* • Reading medal

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• Register online at greenvillelibrary.org.• Read or listen for 12 hours and get great prizes!

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Rising 6th-12th grad�s

While supplies last. Substitutes may be o�ered.

• Eligible to win a Greenville County Rec Ice Skating/Waterpark pass • Ticket voucher to a Greenville Drive baseball game* • Metallic �nish mechanical pencil

PrIzESWhile supplies last. Substitutes may be o�ered.

Last day to collect your prizes is July 30!

Thank you Toour SPonSorS:

Summer reading kickoffTemporary Tattoos • Meet Local Mascots • Children’s Used Book Sale See Twist the Balloon Man perform Jaw-Dropping Juggling and Skyscraping Stilt Walking!Fri, Jun 3, 4:30p-6p, Main Library

Summer reading kickoff Performance: The

kazoobie kazoo Show with rick hubbard all agesEnjoy this one-man musical/comedy show. Receive a free kazoo.

Fri, Jun 3, 5p-5:30p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

The Bubble Lady all agesExperience the magical world of bubbles. See bubbles made from hoops, gadgets, fancy handles and more! Mon, Jun 13, 10a & 11a, MauldinMon, Jun 13, 3:30p, Travelers RestMon, Jun 13, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-CTue, Jun 14, 10a & 11a, GreerTue, Jun 14, 3:30p, BereaWed, Jun 15, 10a & 11a, Pelham RoadWed, Jun 15, 3:30p, Fountain Inn Thu, Jun 16, 10a & 11a, SimpsonvilleThu, Jun 16, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome)*Fri, Jun 17, 10a & 11a, Taylors

Sarah dippity: magic & Comedy for kids all agesEnjoy this mix of storytelling and high energy, interactive comedy presented via puppets and ventriloquism. Mon, Jun 20, 10:30a, Travelers RestMon, Jun 20, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-CTue, Jun 21, 10a & 11a, GreerWed, Jun 22, 10a & 11a, Pelham RoadThu, Jun 23, 10a & 11a, SimpsonvilleFri, Jun 24, 10a & 11a, Taylors

roper mountain Science Center: It’s a Breezebest for school age childrenHow is a beach ball like an airplane wing? How can air be used to crush a soda can? Find out in this fun and interactive program.Wed, Jun 22, 3:30p, Pelham RoadThu, Jun 23, 3:30p, SimpsonvilleFri, Jun 24, 3:30p, TaylorsMon, Jun 27, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C

Children’s writing workshop ages 8-12Join award winning author Vonda Skinner Skelton for a high energy writing workshop. Her books for middle readers will be availablefor purchase. Bring pencil and paper. Registration opened onemonth prior. Sat, Jun 25, 10a-12p, Augusta RoadTue, Jul 19, 2:30p-4:30p, Main, Meeting Room A

Lollipops ConcerT all agesThe Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents story-based musical programs. Sat, Jun 25, 11:30a, Main, Meeting Room AMon, Aug 1, 7p, Main, Meeting Room A

magic with Jack roperbest for ages 5 and up Join us for this fun family event starring local celebrity Jack Roper. Mon, Jun 27, 3:30p, MauldinTue, Jun 28, 3:30p, GreerWed, Jun 29, 3:30p, Pelham RoadThu, Jun 30, 3:30p, SimpsonvilleFri, Jul 1, 3:30p, Taylors

roper mountain Science Center: Science magicbest for school age childrenSee amazing and unbelievable science and learn what’sbehind the illusion. Wed, Jul 6, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A

wildlife rehab of Greenvillebest for school age childrenMeet and learn about our local wild animals. Thu, Jul 7, 10:30a-11:15a, Main, Meeting Room A

Snakes alive! ages 4-12Learn about these reptiles from herpetologist Ron Cromer. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch many species. Mon, Jul 11, 10:30a, Travelers RestMon, Jul 11, 3:30p, MauldinMon, Jul 11, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-CTue, Jul 12, 10:30a, BereaTue, Jul 12, 3:30p, GreerWed, Jul 13, 10:30a, Fountain InnWed, Jul 13, 3:30p, Pelham RoadThu, Jul 14, 10a, Augusta RoadThu, Jul 14, 3:30p, SimpsonvilleFri, Jul 15, 10:30a, Anderson RoadFri, Jul 15, 3:30p, Taylors

Jeff holland, drummer all agesExplore percussive instruments and sounds in this hands-on program. Mon, Jul 18, 10a & 11a, MauldinMon, Jul 18, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-CTue, Jul 19, 10a & 11a, GreerWed, Jul 20, 10a & 11a, Pelham RoadThu, Jul 21, 10a & 11a, SimpsonvilleThu, Jul 21, 2p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-C (daycares/groups welcome)*Fri, Jul 22, 10a & 11a, Taylors

Cartooning with Steve Barrbest for school age children Follow along as this professional cartoonist shows you how to draw everything from awesome aliens to dancing dinosaurs. Bring paper, pencil and clipboard or other hard surface. Books will be available for purchase/signing. Mon, Jul 25, 7p, Main, Meeting Rooms A-CWed, Jul 27, 3:30p, Pelham RoadThu, Jul 28, 3:30p, Simpsonville

NEW! Register online at greenvillelibrary.org beginning June 3! Earn virtual badges and play games.

Summer ReadingSpecial Ev�ts

Prior to the event, obtain a numbered ticket in the lobby for admission. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child.

No groups, except as noted*. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshal.

*DAYCARES, SUMMER RECREATION CLASSES AND OTHER GROUPSGroups may attend the following 2p performances at the Main Library: Bubble Lady (Jun 16) and Je� Holland, Drummer (Jul 21). Groups of 5 or more should call 527-9248 for a reservation.

The United States Constitution requires schools to respect the right of all external organizations to distribute flyers to students at school if the school permits any such organization to distribute flyers. Accordingly, the school cannot discriminate among groups wishing to distribute flyers at school and does not endorse the content of any flyer distributed at school. The school encourages parents to assist their children in making choices appropriate for them. —Greenville County Schools

These programs were generously underwritten by the Friends of the Greenville County Library System.

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