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Puzzle Exchange: Donation Drop-Off

10/14/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/01/2024 @ 6:00pm
All Ages
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers! Tired of doing the same puzzles? Do you have a puzzle stash in your closet that you’re ready to get rid of?

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

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Monster

10/15/2024 @ 1:00pm - 11/15/2024 @ 6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
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 monster 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:

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

Toddler Storytime

9:15am - 10:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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.

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Loving Memory: How to Find Death Records

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn where to find your ancestor's death records at this engaging program! Use our in-house and online resources to find records, certificates, and obituaries of your ancestors. 

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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 and their adult caregivers in this family storytime.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Computer Basics for Teens

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This class will cover basic computer software, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for academic purposes. We will also introduce website design, covering basic elements. 

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

Craft Café: Braided Bracelets

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
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.

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

Gelli Plate Image Transfers using Laser Prints

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn all about using laser-printed images in your Gelli Plate prints in this special program! Hear some tips and tricks for selecting images, along with best practices for editing them for top-notch image transfers.

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

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Empower Your Public Speaking

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Want to improve your public speaking skills? Join us for this seminar and learn tips and tricks to "empower" yourself and your public speaking skills!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Apple iPad & iPhone Basics

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children
Anderson Main Library
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 "Adults" group.

Microsoft Word Basics

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Microsoft Word is a word processing application you use to format, manipulate, save, print and share a text-based document.  Interactively practice the basic skills of Microsoft Word by editing templates, typing and selecting text, cutti

Disclaimer(s)

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

Preschool Storytime

9:15am - 10:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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 "Birth to Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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 "Children" group.

Book Wizards Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Embark on a magical journey with your young readers in the Book Wizards book club! Each month, we'll dive into a new tale where parents and children alike can explore new characters and places.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Page Masters Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room C
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us on an epic quest for knowledge in the Page Masters book club! Young readers will delve into thrilling tales and embark on literary adventures, all while sharpening their independent reading skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Empowered Teen After School

5:45pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Technology, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Our EmpowerTeen program is back! Join us for a free 8-week program, where teens will hear from local motivational speakers and learn all about improving social skills, keeping focus, and becoming a great human.

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

Toddler Storytime

9:15am - 10:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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.

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Microsoft Word

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Review the basic skills of Microsoft Word and learn more about how to format text and clip art.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
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 and their adult caregivers in this family storytime.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Empowered Teen Summit

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

The time has come to celebrate your incredible achievements! Join us for a special graduation ceremony to mark the successful conclusion of our 9-week Empowered Teen After School program.