Closed for Staff Training

All Anderson County Library locations will be closed Friday, December 6 for staff training. FEMA assistance will be available from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Anderson Main Library. 

Event List

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This event is in the "Children" group.
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Visit With Santa and Lego Club!

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Santa will be visiting the library for photos and snacks! Lego Club will still be held in the meeting room. Please register each child so we have enough room and snacks.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Santa will be visiting the library for photos and snacks! Lego Club will still be held in the meeting room. Please register each child so we have enough room and snacks.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

SuperSmash Bros. Afternoon

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come practice your Super Smash Bros skills in preparation for our Super Smash Tournament at the Anderson Library Geek Fest in December! Get ready to thrash the competition and win ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come practice your Super Smash Bros skills in preparation for our Super Smash Tournament at the Anderson Library Geek Fest in December! Get ready to thrash the competition and win big!

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come out and enjoy a friendly winter scavenger hunt throughout the Children's department and receive a treat upon completion. Before the hunt begins, children can enjoy the movie&n...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

Come out and enjoy a friendly winter scavenger hunt throughout the Children's department and receive a treat upon completion.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tic Tac Toasty Game Night

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Baby, it’s cold outside! But you don’t have to be! Join some friends for a night of board games and hot cocoa while you challenge each other to a round of Uno, Scrabble, Pictionary...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Baby, it’s cold outside! But you don’t have to be! Join some friends for a night of board games and hot cocoa while you challenge each other to a round of Uno, Scrabble, Pictionary, and more! Have a board game you particularly like?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Think Outside the Box Thursday-Cooking Matters!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Educational, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Think outside the box! Explore a different STEM or STEAM activity each week. LEGOs, Robots, Q-Ba-Maze, oh my! This time, learn all about cooking from Clemson SNAP-Ed.*Contact ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Cooking, Educational, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Think outside the box! Explore a different STEM or STEAM activity each week. LEGOs, Robots, Q-Ba-Maze, oh my! This time, learn all about cooking from Clemson SNAP-Ed.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pokémon Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Learn how to play the Pokemon TCG with My First Pokemon Battle and Pokemon Battle Academy. Already know how to play? Feel fr...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Learn how to play the Pokemon TCG with My First Pokemon Battle and Pokemon Battle Academy. Already know how to play? Feel free to bring your own deck to play with friends.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Christmas Pops! A Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble Concert

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

ACLS is thrilled to welcome the Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble back for another delightful concert! Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM as Carolina Bronze presents...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Music, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

ACLS is thrilled to welcome the Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble back for another delightful concert! Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM as Carolina Bronze presents Christmas Pops!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chess moves, this is the club for you! Chess expert Vincent will teach various strategies that will up your ches...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chess moves, this is the club for you! Chess expert Vincent will teach various strategies that will up your chess game.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Art Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Are you interested in art of any kind? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Are you interested in art of any kind? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Think Outside the Box Thursday - For the Birds

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Today we are helping our fine, feathered friends by painting bird houses for them and making bird feeders out of pinecones. Please register each child attending so we have enough s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Today we are helping our fine, feathered friends by painting bird houses for them and making bird feeders out of pinecones.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Playing with LEGOs is great for problem solving, spatial awareness, focus, concentration, communication, and not to mention fun and creat...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Playing with LEGOs is great for problem solving, spatial awareness, focus, concentration, communication, and not to mention fun and creative! This program is for ages 6-12 years old. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Homeschool Friday - Frosty Bites

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Samantha Pace from Clemson’s SNAP-Ed program and learn how to create a fun, winter-themed snack! This is a great opportunity for a basic life skill (cooking and cleaning up af...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly
Event Details:

Join Samantha Pace from Clemson’s SNAP-Ed program and learn how to create a fun, winter-themed snack! This is a great opportunity for a basic life skill (cooking and cleaning up after oneself) and an opportunity to find a new favorite recipe!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Homeschool Friday - Frosty Bites

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Samantha Pace from Clemson’s SNAP-Ed program and learn how to create a fun, winter-themed snack! This is a great opportunity for a basic life skill (cooking and cleaning up af...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly
Event Details:

Join Samantha Pace from Clemson’s SNAP-Ed program and learn how to create a fun, winter-themed snack! This is a great opportunity for a basic life skill (cooking and cleaning up after oneself) and an opportunity to find a new favorite recipe!

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Three Kings Storytime / La hora del cuento de los Reyes Magos

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, All Ages
Event Details:

¡La biblioteca es para todos!This was the motto of Pura Belpré, who shook New York City by welcoming Spanish-speaking patrons into the library and hosting a special story time that...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

¡La biblioteca es para todos!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chess moves, this is the club for you! Chess expert Vincent will teach various strategies that will up your ches...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chess moves, this is the club for you! Chess expert Vincent will teach various strategies that will up your chess game.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

LEGO Build-Off

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Are you ready to build your way to victory? Join us at the library for a LEGO build-off challenge—a five-round LEGO competition that will test your creativity, speed, and building ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you ready to build your way to victory? Join us at the library for a LEGO build-off challenge—a five-round LEGO competition that will test your creativity, speed, and building skills. Each round will be timed and feature a different theme.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Think Outside the Box-Macro Dress-Up!

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Tails, gills and breathing tubes, EW! Today at least four kids will get to dress up as macroinvertebrates as we learn about various adaptations. Presented by Annmarie Pauley of the...

Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Tails, gills and breathing tubes, EW! Today at least four kids will get to dress up as macroinvertebrates as we learn about various adaptations. Presented by Annmarie Pauley of the Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Second Saturday Shenanigans: Papermaking

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Put away those screens and get back to basics: paper. Learn about the life cycle of paper before getting hands on and making your own paper with Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Put away those screens and get back to basics: paper. Learn about the life cycle of paper before getting hands on and making your own paper with Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mini Makers: Pokemon Afternoon

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us in the Anderson County Library Makerspace for a special Pokémon afternoon full of crafts and snacks and activities! Ages 8-17. All children under 12 must have an ...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Event Details:

Come join us in the Anderson County Library Makerspace for a special Pokémon afternoon full of crafts and snacks and activities! 

Ages 8-17. All children under 12 must have an accompanying adult.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

The Most Magnificent Thing

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a creative adventure inspired by "The Most Magnificent Thing"! Kids will hear the story and then unleash their inner inventors by crafting their very own magnificent cr...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a creative adventure inspired by "The Most Magnificent Thing"! Kids will hear the story and then unleash their inner inventors by crafting their very own magnificent creations using recycled materials.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Art Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Are you interested in art of any kind? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you interested in art of any kind? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Food, Fun and Friends

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, History & Genealogy, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library and partake in our winter session of Food, Fun, and Friends! This time, we'll be making peanut butter snowballs with Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed. Als...

Required
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, History & Genealogy, Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library and partake in our winter session of Food, Fun, and Friends! This time, we'll be making peanut butter snowballs with Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Homeschool Friday: Poses with Pooches

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Getting a mind and body workout through yoga, but with dogs? Yes, please! Join the SC Therapy Dogs (the same ones from our BARK program!) for Poses with Pooches! Limited spots avai...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly
Event Details:

Getting a mind and body workout through yoga, but with dogs? Yes, please! Join the SC Therapy Dogs (the same ones from our BARK program!) for Poses with Pooches! Limited spots available, so make sure to sign up on January 2nd! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Homeschool Friday: Poses with Pooches

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Getting a mind and body workout through yoga, but with dogs? Yes, please! Join the SC Therapy Dogs (the same ones from our BARK program!) for Poses with Pooches! Limited spots avai...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly
Event Details:

Getting a mind and body workout through yoga, but with dogs? Yes, please! Join the SC Therapy Dogs (the same ones from our BARK program!) for Poses with Pooches! Limited spots available, so make sure to sign up on January 2nd!