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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Midnight Movies: HOCUS POCUS
Oct 26 @ 7:15 pm
Falls Park

JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

Come early to grab a good spot and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown in Falls Park every Thursday in September & October. Local food trucks and Poppington’s Popcorn will be on-site.

Feel free to bring your own picnic, chairs/blanket and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!

$1 wristbands must be purchased on-site if you plan on bringing alcohol.

As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.

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After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

Friday, October 27, 2023
Halloween Movie Night
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greer City Park

A kid-friendly Halloween movie night in the park! There will also be bounce houses and a food truck. The first 100 participants will win a free t-shirt.

Saturday, November 4, 2023
Trade In + Trade Up @ SpartanPhotoCenter
Nov 4 all-day
SpartanPhotoCenter

Once a year Buy, Sell or Trade in your unwanted and un needed camera gear. Find special prices on new and used gear. PhotoLab printing and scanning specials as well. We stock a wide selection of analog film and new film cameras by Instax and Polaroid. Find camera bags, backpacks and tripods amongst other items.

Thursday, November 9, 2023
Greenville Jewish Film Festival: FAREWELL MR HAFFMANN
Nov 9 @ 6:45 pm
Gunter Theatre

This film screening and discussion is in commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht.

The evening begins with a pre-movie discussion by the organizers and a panel of local history professionals. Then we will screen the movie: Farewell Mr Haffmann.

PARIS 1941. François Mercier is an ordinary man whose only goal is to start a family with Blanche, the woman he loves. François works for Mr. Haffmann, a talented Jewish jeweler. Under the German occupation, the employer and employee are forced to strike a deal which, over the following months, will upend the fate of all concerned.

Farewell Mr Haffmann is in French with English subtitles.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Tech After Five
Nov 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Think Tank Brew Lab

Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.

You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners or mentors. We’ve got you covered.

Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.

We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.

Thursday, November 16, 2023
Scent of a Woman Dinner + A Movie
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

This themed menu not only reflects the movie’s themes of indulgence, elegance, and complexity but also provides a delightful culinary experience for our guests, enhancing their connection with the film.

Tango Empanadas Fresh beef with hint of argentinian spice and a chipotle aioli

Wild Mushroom Bisque A smooth blend of Cremini, Portobello and oyster mushrooms with a shiitake confit

Scent of a Woman Garden Salad: A refreshing mixed greens salad with pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a blood orange vinaigrette

Pacino’s Prime Rib: A perfectly cooked prime rib served with a red wine reduction sauce, Truffle Mashed Potatoes and roasted root vegetables

Blind Love Chocolate Mousse: Light chocolate mousse with a cognac hint

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Netflix Binge: Sugar Rush Christmas
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Binge the entire first season of the holiday edition of “Sugar Rush” every Tuesday in December. This week we will be viewing episodes 3 & 4. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Microsoft PowerPoint
Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Training Lab

Learn how to create an electronic slideshow

PM Yoga
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Headquarters Library

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
AM Yoga
Dec 14 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Headquarters Library

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.

Word Processing I
Dec 14 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
 Training Lab

Learn how to create and edit documents

Die Hard Date Night
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Landrum Library

Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie… Or is it? Come hang out for a fun evening. Rated R.

Friday, December 15, 2023
Movie Night: Leave the World Behind
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Headquarters Library

When the world is ending, it is up to Amanda (Julia Roberts) and Clay Sandford (Ethan Hawke) to make sure their family doesn’t end with it.

Come watch the Netflix original movie Leave the World Behind, based on Rumaan Alam’s best selling novel of the same name, on the biggest screen we have for free. Popcorn and drinks provided.

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Family Movie Weekend: Mutant Mayhem
Dec 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join us for a screening of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem.” All ages welcome. The rating for this film is PG. Refreshments provided by the library.

Monday, December 18, 2023
Monday Morning Yoga with Ani Perez
Dec 18 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Cyrill-Westside Library

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Ani Perez provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class.

Make Your Own 2024 Calendar
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Simpsonville Library

Discover how to paste and size pictures to make and print a wall calendar using Microsoft Word.

Registration required. Click the register button or call 864-963-9031.

Audience: Adults
Yoga @ Your Library
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Landrum Library

Yoga classes every Monday beginning at 6:00 p.m. Limited to 25 people. For all ability levels. Bring your own mat and blanket. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Pricing Strategies
Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Meeting Room C

Entrepreneurs are usually at a loss when it comes to pricing their products and services. This course covers the three most common pricing methods and why each one individually makes for a poor pricing strategy. Led by South Carolina Small Business Development Centers

Part of the event series: Small Business Development Center Training

Getting into Settings
Dec 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
 Training Lab

Settings are everywhere in computers, smartphones, apps, and websites. Discover some common features and important settings that personalize the digital world to your own needs

Family Movie Night: The Polar Express
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cowpens Library

Get the family together to watch the classic Christmas movie, “The Polar Express.” Supplies to make hot chocolate will be provided, and so will special Christmas snacks.