Closed For Thanksgiving

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

Event List

Filters
Age Group
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.

Project FeederWatch

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

Stop by Pendleton Library any Monday or Tuesday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our winged ...

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

Stop by Pendleton Library any Monday or Tuesday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our winged visitors.

Bookmobile @ Liberty Oaks

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years and their adult caregivers. 

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years and their adult caregivers.

 

seniors

Over Easy Exercise

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we use Kelly Jo Barnwell's personalized Over Easy for Senior Adults fitness program at the Belton Library. This program will aid in your ability to keep moving...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Event Details:

Join us as we use Kelly Jo Barnwell's personalized Over Easy for Senior Adults fitness program at the Belton Library. This program will aid in your ability to keep moving and building your strength.

Bookmobile @ Renaissance School

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

Yarn, string, and other craft supplies

Make It Monday: Winter Decorations

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Today we'll be making snowflakes out of cardboard rolls! Come find out how to turn trash into treasures.Admission is free but registration is required to ensure we have enough supp...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Today we'll be making snowflakes out of cardboard rolls! Come find out how to turn trash into treasures.

Admission is free but registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies.

Create A Holiday Card

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create some unique holiday cards while discussing your favorite (or least favorite) holiday tradition! All materials will be provided.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create some unique holiday cards while discussing your favorite (or least favorite) holiday tradition! All materials will be provided.

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: 31
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!

Project FeederWatch

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

Stop by Pendleton Library any Monday or Tuesday from November through April to take part in Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our winged ...

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

Stop by Pendleton Library any Monday or Tuesday 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"

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.

Bookmobile @ Willis Crosby SHARE Head Start

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton 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.Registration is strongly encouraged by phone or in-person and opens one week before the event. ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

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

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

Family Storytime: Extra Space

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton 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.Registration is strongly encouraged by phone or in-person and opens one week before the event. ...

Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

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

Storytime with Santa!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Have some stories and snacks with Santa! Photos after story time!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Have some stories and snacks with Santa! Photos after story time!

Spectacular

Chapters & Chatter Book Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each month as we explore a new read and engage in a great discussion. This month, join us for a riveting discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis.New York City, 1956: N...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us each month as we explore a new read and engage in a great discussion. This month, join us for a riveting discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis.

chess board with bishop in forefront

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

Cat with newspaper

Do It Tuesday: Newspaper/Magazine Art

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

How creative can you be?  Make your own artwork using newspapers and magazines at this month's Do-It-Tuesday get-together.  

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Event Details:

How creative can you be?  Make your own artwork using newspapers and magazines at this month's Do-It-Tuesday get-together. 

 

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Bookmobile @ Anderson Adult Education Center

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the Bookmobile at this bi-weekly stop! Check out books, get or renew your library card, and chat with our friendly Bookmobile workers.

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 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.