The Greenwood County Library will present their annual county-wide reading and discussion program on the theme of “The American Revolution in South Carolina” in October 2014. The program, which is targeted to both students in grades 6 – 12 as well as adults, will include a wide variety of events and opportunities, including book discussions, lectures, exhibits, workshops, storytelling performances, and film screenings. SC Humanities supported “Greenwood Reads” through a Mini Grant in September 2014.
“The American Revolution in South Carolina” is the 5th annual Greenwood Reads event, and the theme was selected because the Ninety Six Historic Site is located in Greenwood County, providing residents with easy access to information about the impact of the Revolutionary War in the Upstate. Adults will read Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill, and students will read Cast Two Shadows by Ann Rinaldi. The Greenwood County Library is providing 1,500 free copies of these books to participants.
A wide variety of events are planned during Greenwood Reads, including:
October 2, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Book Discussion
Book Discussion of Someone Knows My Name (Lawrence Hill)
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Ware Shoals Community Library, 54 Greenwood Avenue South, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-942-4650
October 3, 2014, 4:30 p.m.
The American Revolution in South Carolina – Exhibit
Grand Opening of The American Revolution in South Carolina exhibit
Sponsored by The Museum
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: The Museum, 106 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
Info: 864-229-7093
October 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Film Screening of The Patriot
Sponsored by the Greenwood Community Theatre
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Greenwood Community Theatre, 110 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Admission is free. Donations accepted.
Info: 864-229-5704
October 4, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Book Discussion
Book Discussion of Someone Knows My Name (Lawrence Hill)
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Greenwood County Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-942-4650
October 9, 2014, 10:00 a.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Book Discussion
Book Discussion of Someone Knows My Name (Lawrence Hill)
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Ninety Six Branch Library, 100 Cambridge Street South, Ninety Six, SC 29666
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-942-4650
October 9, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Book Discussion
Book Discussion of Someone Knows My Name (Lawrence Hill)
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Greenwood County Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-942-4650
October 12, 2014, 3:00 p.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Lecture
Lecture on “South Carolina in the Revolution” presented by Michael Scoggins
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Greenwood County Library (American Veterans Auditorium), 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-942-4650
October 15, 2014, 3:00 p.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Workshop
“Discover Your Family: Beginning Genealogy” workshop led by Stephanie Holden
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Greenwood County Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Please call 864-941-4655 to register
October 16, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Book Discussion
Book Discussion of Someone Knows My Name (Lawrence Hill)
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Ware Shoals Community Library, 54 Greenwood Avenue South, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-942-4650
October 30, 2014, 10:00 a.m.
Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina – Storytelling
“Revolutionary Stories” presented by Tim Lowry, storyteller
Sponsored by the Greenwood County Library
Part of “Greenwood Reads: The American Revolution in South Carolina”
Location: Ware Shoals Community Library, 54 Greenwood Avenue South, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-942-4650
Book discussions and storytelling events will also take place at Greenwood County schools, churches, and other community centers.
For more information about Greenwood Reads, visit the Greenwood County Library website at: http://www2.youseemore.com/Greenwood/contentpages.asp?loc=84 or contact the library at 864-942-4650.
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