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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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Sugar Cookie Decorating Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Cooking, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for a hands-on hour of crafting and cookie decorating. First, we'll decorate our individual cookie boxes, then each participant will get their ow...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Cooking, Educational, Family Friendly
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for a hands-on hour of crafting and cookie decorating. First, we'll decorate our individual cookie boxes, then each participant will get their own premade cookies, and will transform them into trees.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tips & Tricks for Using Ancestry Library Edition

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to cover some simple tips and tricks for using Ancestry Library Edition for your genealogical research. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to cover some simple tips and tricks for using Ancestry Library Edition for your genealogical research. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

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

Vision Board Decks!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Vision boarding is a great way to set the tone for the coming year! Join local mixed media artist Consie Sindet and learn all about creating your own pocked-sized vision board.&nbs...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Vision boarding is a great way to set the tone for the coming year! Join local mixed media artist Consie Sindet and learn all about creating your own pocked-sized vision board. 

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 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)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Shenanigans: Crunch and Munch

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We all love having a collection of snacks, and easy recipes for kids. Not just easy kid-friendly recipes they enjoy eating, but ones they can make themselves. During the program pa...

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

We all love having a collection of snacks, and easy recipes for kids. Not just easy kid-friendly recipes they enjoy eating, but ones they can make themselves.

This event is in the "Children" group.

BARK: Reading to Therapy Dogs

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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.Registration required...

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytime
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.

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: 100
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 "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @ Liberty Oaks

Monday, December 16, 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.

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

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, December 16, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 16, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Over Easy Exercise

Monday, December 16, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @ Renaissance School

Monday, December 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Belton Bunco Bunch

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds. The game can be played with 12 o...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds. The game can be played with 12 or more players, divided into groups of four.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create A Holiday Card

Monday, December 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Internet Basics

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 9
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)

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @ Willis Crosby SHARE Head Start

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. For ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Admission is free, but registration is appreciate...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. For ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Admission is free, but registration is appreciated so we have enough crafts.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Usual Suspects Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Piedmont Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of mystery at The Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club! This month, join us for a riveting discussion of Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters. Copies of ...

Library Branch: Piedmont Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of mystery at The Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club! This month, join us for a riveting discussion of Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters.