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Movers and Shakers Storytime!

Monday, December 29, 2025 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

Come enjoy some stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills.

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.

Holiday Hours - all locations close @ 6pm

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library
children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

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.

Epic Realms: Teen RPG Experience

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for the first session of an exciting new Role-Playing Game (RPG) experience designed just for teens!

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 for the first session of an exciting new Role-Playing Game (RPG) experience designed just for teens!

Holiday Hours - all locations close @ 6pm

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library
children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

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.

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.

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

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.

 

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.

 

Holiday Hours - all locations close @ 6pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library

New Years Day - all locations closed

All Day
Anderson Main Library, Bookmobile, Belton Library, Iva Library, Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Piedmont Library, Powdersville Library, Westside Community Center Library
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Bookmobile, Belton Library, Iva Library, Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Piedmont Library, Powdersville Library, Westside Community Center Library
children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

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.

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

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children

Acompáñanos cada lunes a las nueve y cuarto de la mañana para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y rimas de países hispanos, junto con libros ilustrados clásicos en español e inglés. 

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos cada lunes a las nueve y cuarto de la mañana para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y rimas de países hispanos, junto con libros ilustrados clásicos en español e inglés. 

Movers and Shakers Storytime!

Monday, January 5, 2026 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

Come enjoy some stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills.

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.

board game pieces

Exploding Kittens: Teen Game Hour

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

Join us for  card-based chaos with the game Exploding Kittens. 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 for  card-based chaos with the game Exploding Kittens. Staff will teach the rules, and all game materials will be available.

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

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.

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.

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

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.

 

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.

 

cricut 101 poster

Cricut 101: Vinyl Decals

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

New to a Cricut Maker 3? Need to refresh before committing to a new project? This is the class for you!

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

New to a Cricut Maker 3? Need to refresh before committing to a new project? This is the class for you!

crochet basics for beginners

Crochet Basics

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Electric City Creative at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you been searching for where to start on your fiber arts journey? Unwind with a new hobby and start crocheting!

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:

Have you been searching for where to start on your fiber arts journey? Unwind with a new hobby and start crocheting!

Pokémon Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Join us every 2nd Thursday for a variety of Pokémon themed games, activities, and more!

Space is limited so registration is required.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Join us every 2nd Thursday for a variety of Pokémon themed games, activities, and more!

Space is limited so registration is required.

 

Read, Play, Grow!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

Help Your Preschooler Learn and Grow—Together!

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Help Your Preschooler Learn and Grow—Together!

poster for the event

Mini Makers: Pokemon Afternoon

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Come join us in the Anderson County Library Makerspace for a special Pokémon afternoon full of crafts, snacks, and activities! 

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

Come join us in the Anderson County Library Makerspace for a special Pokémon afternoon full of crafts, snacks, and activities! 

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool

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.

Saturday STEAM Lab: Creation Lab

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for our brand-new Saturday STEAM Lab! Our Creation Lab makes use of art, science, math, and more in a hands-on environment. Come see what you can create!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our brand-new Saturday STEAM Lab! Our Creation Lab makes use of art, science, math, and more in a hands-on environment. Come see what you can create!

Computer Basics

Computer Basics

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
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.

Saturday Gaming: Minecraft Edition

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for games, growth, and gathering at the Anderson County Library's Gambrell Teen Room! Play our monthly game of choice with friends, new and old, as you cooperate and compete to win! 

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

Join us for games, growth, and gathering at the Anderson County Library's Gambrell Teen Room! Play our monthly game of choice with friends, new and old, as you cooperate and compete to win!