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Read to Therapy Dogs

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Lander Memorial Library
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book of their choice to a registered therapy dog from Canine Cohesion. Registration required. Call 864-847-5238 to sign up for a 15-minute session.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Movers & Shakers Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Belton Library
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories, songs, and stretches at this movement-oriented Storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills. This program is perfect for children ages 0-5 and their adult caregivers.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Pajama Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children
Piedmont Library
Library Branch: Piedmont Library
Room: Piedmont: Public Space Storytime
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: DEAR (Drop Everything and Read)
Event Details:

Don your comfiest pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and settle in with us as we read, sing and get cozy! 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregivers in this family storytime.

This event is in the "Children" group

Think Outside the Box Thursday: Dog Safety!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Think Outside the Box Thursday! This fun and educational program is designed for ages 6-12. Every week is something different, so who knows what fun you'll find at the library!

This event is in the "Children" group

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

9:45am–12:00pm
Children
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book of their choice to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Read books, earn rewards!

Read books, earn rewards!

Join our free program and start your child's journey to Kindergarten readiness. Ask our staff for your starter kit today.

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. 

Track your progress, earn prizes, and have fun! To learn more, you can:

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Kids Programs

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Something for everyone. Attend engaging programs for kids on a wide variety of topics. Visit our calendar of events to see what's happening in your local library.

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Storytimes

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Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. Registration is required for most storytimes. Contact your local library to register.

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LEAP Station Youth Equipment

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StudySC

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Know where you live! Includes links to SC related topics, multimedia, primary documents, and more.

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Tutor.com

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Real-Time Tutoring: 24 hours a day, seven days a week for English and Spanish speakers. Connect with a tutor on a variety of subjects, test prep assistance, or parent coaching. An account is not necessary to use this service.

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ABC's & 123's

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One Is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers (Learn to Count Books, Numbers Books for Kids, Preschool Numbers Book)

Lively picture book enumerates the joys of counting in both English and Spanish

Boisterous illustrations and rhyming text: One is a rainbow. One is a cake. One is a piñata that's ready to break! In this lively picture book, a companion to the Pura Belpré–honored Green Is a Chile Pepper, children discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them, all the way from one to ten. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this vibrant book enumerates the joys of counting and the wonders that abound in every child's day!

  • Filled with bright and colorful images that makes counting objects a party.
  • Includes numbers 1 through 10 in English and Spanish and incorporates Spanish words into the rhyming text.
  • Roseanne Greenfield Thong is the author of more than a dozen award-winning children's books, including Round Is a Tortilla, Wish, 'Twas Nochebuena, Día de Los Muertos, and Green Is a Chile Pepper. John Parra is an award-winning illustrator who has received three Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor awards.

Fans of Round is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes and Green is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors will love this lively companion book, One Is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers.

Perfect for preschoolers and early readers working on counting skills and learning basic Spanish vocabulary.

  • Books for kids ages 4-7
  • Engaging children's picture book that teaches counting skills and is a basic Spanish-language learning tool
  • Fun book to read aloud for families or elementary schools

Reluctant and Emerging Readers

Caldecott Award

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Given each year to the best illustrator of a story.

Newbery Medal

Newbery Medal

Given each year to the best author of the written text of a book.

Coretta Scott King Awards

Coretta Scott King Awards

Given each year to the best African-American author and illustrator of children’s books.

South Carolina Book Awards

South Carolina Book Awards

Books chosen each year by South Carolina schoolchildren in four categories: Picture Book, Children’s, Junior, and Young Adult.

Children’s Library FAQs

You don't need a card to attend events, but you do to check out books! Cards are free and give you access to many things outside of our book collection, so you should sign up at the circulation desk to get your own!

There is no minimum age!

20 books per card

We sure can! Please check with any of our youth staff and we will be happy to assist! 

Sure!  Events are all listed in our print Events guide - pick one up in any library location, and 24/7 on our library homepage!  Just click on "Events" at the top of the page.  You can even search events by a keyword in the search box and/or limit your search to a specific age group or branch. 

Most of our events do require registration to ensure adequate space and materials for everyone; the print Event guide (available at the Children's service desk) and the event calendar (located on our webpage) will give you more details on how to register. You can always call us at 864-260-4500 extension 158 with questions or assistance in registering for events. 

Events hosted at the library are free for everyone! 

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, but don't worry! We have internet computers available for parents and children in the Children's area. We also have black-and-white printing available for $0.10 a page. Color and wireless printing is available on the second floor. 

No reservation required!  Our study rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.  Just ask us at the service desk to unlock a room for you!

Yes!  We keep the doors locked for safety reasons, as our youngest friends sometimes like to explore and push them open.  Feel free to unlock the courtyard doors and enjoy!  You can ask for chalk and bean bags at the service desk!  Our courtyard closes 30 minutes before the library closes each day. Children 12 and younger must always be accompanied by an adult. 

The outdoor courtyard has a Sensory Garden and Carolina Fence Garden to explore! Learn so much more about our downtown greenspace at https://experience.plantsoon.com/visit/anderson-county-library?language=en
 


 

While food is not allowed in the library, we do have a picnic table and benches as well as trash receptacles outside in our courtyard at the Main Library that you may use.