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LEGO Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, 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, 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. 

Homeschool Friday: Solar S'mores

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Harness the power of the sun! We will be making s’mores using DIY solar ovens and learning the science behind solar power. Food allergens will be present at this program, including...

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

Harness the power of the sun! We will be making s’mores using DIY solar ovens and learning the science behind solar power. Food allergens will be present at this program, including dairy, gluten, soy, and more.

Homeschool Friday: Solar S'mores

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Harness the power of the sun! We will be making s’mores using DIY solar ovens and learning the science behind solar power. Food allergens will be present at this program, including...

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

Harness the power of the sun! We will be making s’mores using DIY solar ovens and learning the science behind solar power. Food allergens will be present at this program, including dairy, gluten, soy, and more.

Painter's Station Art Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Painter's Station Art Club is back! Join us once every four weeks to create your own masterpiece using different styles and techniques!Registration is required due to limited suppl...

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

Painter's Station Art Club is back! Join us once every four weeks to create your own masterpiece using different styles and techniques!

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends. This is a casual drop-in style class where you can work on your personal proj...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends.

chess board with bishop in forefront

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Interactive Snack Movie Night: Shrek

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Somebody once told me... that you should come to Interactive Snack Movie Night! Watch Shrek while snacking on some delicious snacks, such as "swamp dirt," "dragon claws," and "gumd...

Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Somebody once told me... that you should come to Interactive Snack Movie Night! Watch Shrek while snacking on some delicious snacks, such as "swamp dirt," "dragon claws," and "gumdrop buttons." 

STEAM

Mixed Media Makers

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Design. Communicate. Plan.Join us for our brand-new STEAM program! Our Mixed Media Makers use art, in addition to STEM activities in a hands-on environment. For centuries scie...

Required
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Design. Communicate. Plan.

Join us for our brand-new STEAM program! Our Mixed Media Makers use art, in addition to STEM activities in a hands-on environment. 

Elementary Explorers

Elementary Explorers: Stuffy Sleepover

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for a sleepover like no other! Come dressed in your coziest pajamas and bring your favorite stuffy along for the adventure. We’ll start the night with a story, some tasty...

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

Get ready for a sleepover like no other! Come dressed in your coziest pajamas and bring your favorite stuffy along for the adventure. We’ll start the night with a story, some tasty snacks, and a chance to make your stuffy their own nametag.

Color Our World

Belton Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff! Enjoy a fun summer snack, stamp and decorate your summer bookmark, make a fun colorful Mandala wooden magnet or beautiful sand art craft. We...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff! Enjoy a fun summer snack, stamp and decorate your summer bookmark, make a fun colorful Mandala wooden magnet or beautiful sand art craft.

Anderson Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Step right up to our Summer Reading kickoff!Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games and activities while you take a look at some of the new and exciting things ...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Step right up to our Summer Reading kickoff!

Pendleton Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the Pendleton Library as we kickoff Summer Reading in a colorful celebration! Get registered and enjoy games, crafts and more.

Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us at the Pendleton Library as we kickoff Summer Reading in a colorful celebration! Get registered and enjoy games, crafts and more.

Saturday STEAM Lab: Technology Lab

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for our brand-new Saturday STEAM Lab! Learn the basics of coding and problem solving skills in our hands-on Technology Lab.Registration is required due to limited supplies....

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

Join us for our brand-new Saturday STEAM Lab! Learn the basics of coding and problem solving skills in our hands-on Technology Lab.

Ultimate Builders Master Challenge

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Superhero or Villain Lair

06/01/2025 @ 1:00pm to 06/28/2025 @ 6:00pm
Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

CHALLENGE: Build a super hero or villain lair in 1-hour!Tweens, Teens, and Adults are invited to construct their creations using LEGO sets and timers provided by the library.Legos ...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

CHALLENGE: Build a super hero or villain lair in 1-hour!

Tweens, Teens, and Adults are invited to construct their creations using LEGO sets and timers provided by the library.

Legos will be available for:

DJ Pre-K Dance Party

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westside Community Center Library
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes. This musical extravaganza is sure to get your chi...

Library Branch: Westside Community Center Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes.

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends. This is a casual drop-in style class where you can work on your personal proj...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends.

DJ Pre-K Dance Party

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes. This musical extravaganza is sure to get your chi...

Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes.

DJ Pre-K Dance Party

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes. This musical extravaganza is sure to get your chi...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes.

DJ Pre-K Dance Party

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes. This musical extravaganza is sure to get your chi...

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! Join us for a high-energy day where kids can dance, sing, and groove to their favorite tunes.

chess board with bishop in forefront

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

Puppet Show with Janeen Miklos

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join one of our very own Friends of the Library, Janeen Miklos, for a wild adventure! Janeen presents a delightful animal puppet show, where furry friends come to life to teach kid...

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

Join one of our very own Friends of the Library, Janeen Miklos, for a wild adventure! Janeen presents a delightful animal puppet show, where furry friends come to life to teach kids about different animals, their colors, habitats, and more.

Puppet Show with Janeen Miklos

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join one of our very own Friends of the Library, Janeen Miklos, for a wild adventure! Janeen presents a delightful animal puppet show, where furry friends come to life to teach kid...

Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join one of our very own Friends of the Library, Janeen Miklos, for a wild adventure! Janeen presents a delightful animal puppet show, where furry friends come to life to teach kids about different animals, their colors, habitats, and more.

Snack Squad

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Educational, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all young chefs! You'll cook up a storm with one of our partners from Clemson SNAP ED, making yummy treats and snacks that are perfect for after-school munchies or sharing ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Cooking, Educational, Health & Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all young chefs! You'll cook up a storm with one of our partners from Clemson SNAP ED, making yummy treats and snacks that are perfect for after-school munchies or sharing with friends.

Minecraft

Minecraft Afternoon

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come and create, survive, and explore with your friends in Minecraft at the Anderson County Library!

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:

Come and create, survive, and explore with your friends in Minecraft at the Anderson County Library!