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All Anderson County Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

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Ultimate Builders Master Challenge

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Winter Wonderland

11/19/2024 @ 1:00pm to 12/31/2024 @ 6:00pm
Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

CHALLENGE: Build a Winter Wonderland 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 a...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Event Details:

CHALLENGE: Build a Winter Wonderland 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:

Project FeederWatch

All Day
Children's Area at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's area at the Main Library any Friday or Saturday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full an...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's area at the Main Library any Friday or Saturday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our winged visitors.

an image of a coffee cup next to a pair of knitting needles and yarn. The words "Morning Fiber" appear in front of the image.

Morning Fiber

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room 1 at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years old and their adult caregivers.

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 old and their adult caregivers.

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Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Come enjoy some stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills. This program is perfect for ...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Health & Fitness, Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy some stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills.

Android Tablet and Phone

Android Tablet & Phone Basics

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use your Android Tablet or Android Phone more efficiently to do research, increase your productivity and entertain! Learn how your Android Tablet or Android Phone can enrich your A...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Use your Android Tablet or Android Phone more efficiently to do research, increase your productivity and entertain! Learn how your Android Tablet or Android Phone can enrich your Anderson County Library user experience. 

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children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.

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

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their adult caregiver to enjoy.

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

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their adult caregiver to enjoy.

Weaving: Hands-On History

Weaving: A Hands on History

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Wren Meeting Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Explore the evolution of weaving in this hands-on history lesson where you will get to weave your own mini wall-hanging. We will talk about the historical influence of textiles and...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Wren Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Explore the evolution of weaving in this hands-on history lesson where you will get to weave your own mini wall-hanging.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play great for practicing early literacy skills perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult ca...

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

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play great for practicing early literacy skills perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play great for practicing early literacy skills perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult ca...

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

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play great for practicing early literacy skills perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregivers.

 

picture of woods with the title The Overstory by Richard Powers in white letters

Brown Bag Book Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wren Meeting Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of The Overstory by Richard Powers. Copies of the title are available for check out from the circulation desk a month before the discussion. Br...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Wren Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of The Overstory by Richard Powers. Copies of the title are available for check out from the circulation desk a month before the discussion. 

Thanksgiving Wednesday - Closing @ 6 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Iva Library, Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Piedmont Library, Powdersville Library, Westside Community Center Library
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Iva Library, Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Piedmont Library, Powdersville Library, Westside Community Center Library

Project FeederWatch

All Day
Children's Area at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's area at the Main Library any Friday or Saturday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full an...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's area at the Main Library any Friday or Saturday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our winged visitors.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Iva Library, Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Piedmont Library, Powdersville Library, Westside Community Center Library
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Iva Library, Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Piedmont Library, Powdersville Library, Westside Community Center Library

Project FeederWatch

All Day
Children's Area at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's area at the Main Library any Friday or Saturday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full an...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's area at the Main Library any Friday or Saturday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our winged visitors.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years old and their adult caregivers.

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 old and their adult caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

world-wide web

Internet Basics

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dive into the World Wide Web using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites. Learn how to navigate the web and evaluate site content. Get basic ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Dive into the World Wide Web using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites. Learn how to navigate the web and evaluate site content.

Disclaimer(s)

poster for craft cafe

Craft Café: Postcards

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Located at the front of the Makerspace, the Craft Café offers a monthly craft for patrons to work on during the Makerspace's Open Create hours. These crafts are self guided but sta...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Event Details:

Located at the front of the Makerspace, the Craft Café offers a monthly craft for patrons to work on during the Makerspace's Open Create hours. These crafts are self guided but staff are available to help if you get stumped.

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Come enjoy some stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills. This program is perfect for ...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Health & Fitness, Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy some stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills.

Computer hardware and software

Computer Basics

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New computer users! Unravel the mystery of computers as you learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is a...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

New computer users! Unravel the mystery of computers as you learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is and how to use it to create and store files.

Disclaimer(s)

santa

Stories with Santa

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Santa is coming to the library! Join us for fun holiday stories with Santa and then let your little ones talk with Santa, leave their letters, and do other fun holiday activities w...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Santa is coming to the library! Join us for fun holiday stories with Santa and then let your little ones talk with Santa, leave their letters, and do other fun holiday activities with the whole family!

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.

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

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.