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SC State Archive Deep Dive

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to search for South Carolina digital archival records and genealogical resources through the SC Department of Archives and History website. 

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

Learn how to search for South Carolina digital archival records and genealogical resources through the SC Department of Archives and History website. 

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

Painted Paper Flowers & Foliage

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Electric City Creative at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Let's celebrate Spring! Make flowers and foliage fodder that are perfect embellishments for journals, cards, and other paper craft projects!

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:

Let's celebrate Spring! Make flowers and foliage fodder that are perfect embellishments for journals, cards, and other paper craft projects!

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 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 and their adult caregivers in this family storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

Thursday, March 26, 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Game Night: Get Bit!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens

Test your counting and bluffing skills with Get Bit! Compete in this game of strategy to escape the hungry shark. You don’t have to be the fastest swimmer, just faster than your friends! 

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

Test your counting and bluffing skills with Get Bit! Compete in this game of strategy to escape the hungry shark. You don’t have to be the fastest swimmer, just faster than your friends! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Raised Bed Gardening

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Gardening and Environmental Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the benefits of raised bed gardening in this informative program. Learn how to build raised beds, select the right soil, and choose plants that thrive in this space-efficient gardening method.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening and Environmental Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the benefits of raised bed gardening in this informative program. Learn how to build raised beds, select the right soil, and choose plants that thrive in this space-efficient gardening method.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club and Stickers

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime! Also, cut pages out of old manga and comic books, or draw your favorite characters, and turn them into fun stickers!

Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org.

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:

Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime! Also, cut pages out of old manga and comic books, or draw your favorite characters, and turn them into fun stickers!

Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org.

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

Artist Highlight: George Herriman, Comic Strip Genius

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Artist Highlight is a series of programs where we look at an artists style and career and learn more about them through imitating their style.

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:

The Artist Highlight is a series of programs where we look at an artists style and career and learn more about them through imitating their style.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, March 28, 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime

Monday, March 30, 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

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
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. 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Movers and Shakers Storytime!

Monday, March 30, 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

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
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 "Teens" group

We Were Liars Mystery Dinner

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Step into a world of whispers, wealth, and buried truths. “We” invite you to an immersive, candlelit evening of intrigue inspired by We Were Liars.

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:

Step into a world of whispers, wealth, and buried truths. “We” invite you to an immersive, candlelit evening of intrigue inspired by We Were Liars.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
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 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 "Birth to Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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.

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

Craft Movie Night: Alita & Glass Jar Upcycle

Tuesday, March 31, 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 for Craft Movie Night as we enter a cyberpunk world, featuring Alita: Battle Angel, based on Yukito Kishiro's manga series.

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 for Craft Movie Night as we enter a cyberpunk world, featuring Alita: Battle Angel, based on Yukito Kishiro's manga series.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Chill Zone

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Enter the chill zone and hang out with your friends at this fun event! We will have video games, board games, and crafts available in the Teen Room for teens ages 12-18. 

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

Enter the chill zone and hang out with your friends at this fun event! We will have video games, board games, and crafts available in the Teen Room for teens ages 12-18. 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 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 and their adult caregivers in this family storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Snack Squad

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Educational, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Tweens

Calling all young chefs! Join the Snack Squad on the first Thursday of every month! You'll cook up a storm with your friends, making yummy treats and snacks that are perfect for after-school munchies.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Cooking, Educational, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young chefs! Join the Snack Squad on the first Thursday of every month! You'll cook up a storm with your friends, making yummy treats and snacks that are perfect for after-school munchies.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Beyblades Tournament

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children

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.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sewing Machine Basics

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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

Junk Art Zoo

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come see mixed-media artists in their natural habitat! We'll have several local artists making "trash art" pieces from start to finish using various types of "junk" and other art supplies.

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

Come see mixed-media artists in their natural habitat! We'll have several local artists making "trash art" pieces from start to finish using various types of "junk" and other art supplies.