Closed For Thanksgiving

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

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Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Winter Wonderland

11/19/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/31/2024 @ 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 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:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Curious Crafters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Belton Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun and relaxing craft time! This month, we'll be creating gorgeous wooden poinsettia ornaments, perfect for decorating your Christmas tree. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Food, Fun, and Friends

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Belton Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Cooking, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for some good food/snacks, lots of fun, and making new friends. This month we will watch "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving and make a yummy Popcorn Trail Mix with Sarah Donnald.

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

Morning Fiber

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

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

Weaving: A Hands on History

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Wren Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration 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.

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

Craft Café: Postcards

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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 "Adults" group.

Make It Monday: Winter Decorations

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create A Holiday Card

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration 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 "Children" group.

Do It Tuesday: Newspaper/Magazine Art

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Powdersville Library
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. 

 

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

DIY Pet Toys

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This class is part of our Crafty Classics series which is a hand sewing and fabric craft class for creatives of any skill level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create A Holiday Card

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration 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.

Pendleton Craft Studio

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Pendleton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Get creative at the library on the second Tuesday of each month with a new, fun craft. All skill-levels welcome.

This month's craft: create your own custom stamp!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft Cafe

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come be crafty for an hour at the library! Each program will focus on a different type of craft and light snacks will be provided. Join us for Paint Pouring 101 this month and create an abstract piece of art!

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

DIY Gift Ribbons

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Step up your gift giving game or add a special flair to party décor with these easy DIY ribbon gift toppers for any occasion. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sugar Cookie Decorating Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Pendleton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Cooking, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vision Board Decks!

10:00am - 11:30am
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: 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 "Adults" group.

Create A Holiday Card

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Snowflake Embroidery

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

This class is part of our Crafty Classics series which is a hand sewing and fabric craft class for creatives of any skill level.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

"Reel" Connections

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Belton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Lights, Camera, Action! Celebrate the holiday season and watch the classic movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Rated G). Enjoy a Grinch inspired snack (may contain allergens) and make your very own Grinch ornament.

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

Craft Movie Night: Death Becomes Her & Wine Bottle Upcycle

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Have you ever dreamed of living forever? It’s an enticing thought, but there’s often a catch and a cost.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Art Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Are you interested in art of any kind? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.

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

Pocket Planner Zines

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Need a pocket sized weekly planner? Come make one!

Zines can function as a note taking method that fits in your pocket as well as a one week planner!

Customize it to fit your needs and schedule.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Curious Crafters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Belton Library
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun and relaxing craft time at this monthly craft gathering. This month, celebrate the winter season and create an adorable snowman!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Think Outside the Box Thursday - For the Birds

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Lander Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Bird migration in North America starts in November and goes through April. Today we are helping our fine, feathered friends on their journey by painting bird houses for them and making bird feeders out of pinecones.