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Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Out to Win!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Whether you're a board and tabletop games aficionado or you just want to enjoy the fun atmosphere, we'll have a seat waiting for you!

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

Whether you're a board and tabletop games aficionado or you just want to enjoy the fun atmosphere, we'll have a seat waiting for you!

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

13th Annual Poetry Reception & Book Release

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an evening of poetry and refreshments at this special event. Those who submitted poems are invited to read their work aloud, and the winners of the 13th Annual Poetry Contest will be announced.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of poetry and refreshments at this special event. Those who submitted poems are invited to read their work aloud, and the winners of the 13th Annual Poetry Contest will be announced.

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

Craft Movie Night: The Time Machine & Wall Clock Making

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us and travel 800,000 years into the future and watch a remake of a timeless classic, The Time Machine, while you make and d

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and travel 800,000 years into the future and watch a remake of a timeless classic, The Time Machine, while you make and d

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

Hand Sewing Basics

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn 3 basic hand sewing stitches that can be used to make and decorate items and garments. 

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

Learn 3 basic hand sewing stitches that can be used to make and decorate items and garments. 

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

Gelli Plate Image Transfers (Part 1)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our Makerspace Manager Sara for two-part series on gelli plates, a fun and versatile monoprinting tool. This class will focus on an introduction to ‘image transfer,’ a unique project to the gelli plate that’s been going viral. 

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

Join our Makerspace Manager Sara for two-part series on gelli plates, a fun and versatile monoprinting tool. This class will focus on an introduction to ‘image transfer,’ a unique project to the gelli plate that’s been going viral. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Beyblades Tournament!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Teen Room for a monthly Beyblades Tournament. Launch into a Beyblade battle and be the last one in the arena! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for a monthly Beyblades Tournament. Launch into a Beyblade battle and be the last one in the arena! 

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

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Hour: Arcade Games

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Teen Room and play arcade-style games such as basketball, plastic axe-throwing, air hockey, and more! Staff will teach the rules, and all game materials will be available.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room and play arcade-style games such as basketball, plastic axe-throwing, air hockey, and more! Staff will teach the rules, and all game materials will be available.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Henna Art for Teens

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

Learn the tradition of henna with a local henna artist, then try it yourself with our henna markers and stencils!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the tradition of henna with a local henna artist, then try it yourself with our henna markers and stencils!

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

Sewing Machine Basics

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this presentation, we will go over the functions and features of the Brother sewing machines available for patron use in the ECC Makerspace. 

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

In this presentation, we will go over the functions and features of the Brother sewing machines available for patron use in the ECC Makerspace. 

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

Board Game Afternoon

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for Board Game Afternoon! On the second Friday of every month from 2 PM to 4 PM, join us at the library for board games and fellowship. Admission is free; registration is not required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Board Game Afternoon! On the second Friday of every month from 2 PM to 4 PM, join us at the library for board games and fellowship. Admission is free; registration is not required.

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

Mini Makers: Pokémon Morning

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us in the Makerspace for a special Mini Makers Program!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Makerspace for a special Mini Makers Program!

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Second Saturday Cinema

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us for a family-friendly movie! Light refreshments provided. May's selection will be The Tiger's Apprentice, rated PG.

Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie! Light refreshments provided. May's selection will be The Tiger's Apprentice, rated PG.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Safe Roads Obstacle Course with AnMed

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outdoors at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an eye-opening event in partnership with AnMed! Learn about the real impacts of impaired driving from experts, then experience it firsthand by driving a Kart around an obstacle course while wearing drunk goggles.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an eye-opening event in partnership with AnMed! Learn about the real impacts of impaired driving from experts, then experience it firsthand by driving a Kart around an obstacle course while wearing drunk goggles.

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

Tween & Teen Craft Cafe: Paint Pouring 101

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Create a unique work of art using a paint pouring technique! All materials provided. Registration required. Open to ages 10-18.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a unique work of art using a paint pouring technique! All materials provided. Registration required. Open to ages 10-18.

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

Craft Studio: Tissue Paper Painting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This class is part of our monthly Pendleton Craft Studio series featuring a variety of crafts and art skills appropriate for all experience levels. The Craft Studio meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is part of our monthly Pendleton Craft Studio series featuring a variety of crafts and art skills appropriate for all experience levels. The Craft Studio meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 

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

Board Game Night with Empire Games: Bohnanza

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Love board games but don't always have someone to play with? Join us for our board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Empire staff will be on-site to demo board games, play through games, and talk board gaming.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love board games but don't always have someone to play with? Join us for our board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Empire staff will be on-site to demo board games, play through games, and talk board gaming.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Knot Just Crafts: Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

Learn to create a variety of friendship bracelets out of beads, craft thread, and rubber bands! All skill levels welcome. For ages 12-18. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to create a variety of friendship bracelets out of beads, craft thread, and rubber bands! All skill levels welcome. For ages 12-18. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Antisocial Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at the library for crafts, games, and fun, just for teens! Be social and play games or curl up with your book in the corner at this new reoccurring teen hangout program. Light snacks will be provided. For ages 12-18.

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

Join us at the library for crafts, games, and fun, just for teens! Be social and play games or curl up with your book in the corner at this new reoccurring teen hangout program. Light snacks will be provided. For ages 12-18.

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

Attack the Block: Writer & Artist 1-Page Exhibition

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Last chance! Fight off your creative block and procrastination by creating your best one-page short story or comic. Join us in the ECC Makerspace between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm, pick up your prompt, and go to work!

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Last chance! Fight off your creative block and procrastination by creating your best one-page short story or comic. Join us in the ECC Makerspace between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm, pick up your prompt, and go to work!

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

Morning Fiber

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Electric City Creative at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
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

Just a Conversation: Inspiring Young Leaders

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens

Meet an inspiring panel of successful community leaders, including a student, teacher, and non-profit director. Learn about how they overcame challenges and found success— and how you can, too!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet an inspiring panel of successful community leaders, including a student, teacher, and non-profit director. Learn about how they overcame challenges and found success— and how you can, too!

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

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

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