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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!

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Movers and Shakers Storytime!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Music, 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: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Music, 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

Over Easy Exercise

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we use Kelly Jo Barnwell's personalized Over Easy for Senior Adults fitness program at the Belton Library. This program will aid in your ability to keep moving and building your strength.

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Event Details:

Join us as we use Kelly Jo Barnwell's personalized Over Easy for Senior Adults fitness program at the Belton Library. This program will aid in your ability to keep moving and building your strength.

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

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Think Outside the Box Thursday: Lego Club!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for Think Outside the Box Thursday! This fun and educational program is designed for ages 6-12. The first Thursday of the month is Lego Club! Check the calendar to see what we're doing the other Thursdays.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Think Outside the Box Thursday! This fun and educational program is designed for ages 6-12. The first Thursday of the month is Lego Club! Check the calendar to see what we're doing the other Thursdays.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lego Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Create, build and express your creativity with LEGOs.  Lego Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Powdersville Library.

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Create, build and express your creativity with LEGOs.  Lego Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Powdersville Library.

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

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.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Antisocial Teen Hangout

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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. Open to ages 12 to 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. Open to ages 12 to 18.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover to Cover Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Cover to Cover Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Powdersville Library. January's meeting is moved to January 8th, due to being closed for New Year's. We will have hot tea and light snacks to share!

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Cover to Cover Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Powdersville Library. January's meeting is moved to January 8th, due to being closed for New Year's. We will have hot tea and light snacks to share!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to put the 'thirst' in Thirsty Thursday? We sure are! Celebrate the romance genre at Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Ready to put the 'thirst' in Thirsty Thursday? We sure are! Celebrate the romance genre at Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the library every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11-11:30 AM to learn stretches and yoga moves you can do from a chair!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11-11:30 AM to learn stretches and yoga moves you can do from a chair!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Powdersville Library to learn stretches and yoga moves you can do from a chair!

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Event Details:

Join us at the Powdersville Library to learn stretches and yoga moves you can do from a chair!

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

Homeschool Enrichment

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Pendleton Library's hosting a monthly meetup for homeschoolers. Each month we'll have a new themed activity to explore.

Homeschool Enrichment is for children ages 6 (and in 1st grade) through 12. Registration is required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pendleton Library's hosting a monthly meetup for homeschoolers. Each month we'll have a new themed activity to explore.

Homeschool Enrichment is for children ages 6 (and in 1st grade) through 12. Registration is required.

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

Board Game Afternoon

Friday, January 9, 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.

Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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! 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

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.

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

Robotics Demonstration with The Function Machine Team

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Learn about how robotics work and see a live demonstration of a built robot, brought to you by The Function Machine Team from the Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about how robotics work and see a live demonstration of a built robot, brought to you by The Function Machine Team from the Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. 

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, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter 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. 

January’s movie will be Flora and Ulysses, rated PG and based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo. 

Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter 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. 

January’s movie will be Flora and Ulysses, rated PG and based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo. 

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

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!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chapter Chasers Adult Reading Challenge Kickoff

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Chapter Chasers, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow book lovers as we kick off our exciting new year long adult reading challenge, Chapter Chasers! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Chapter Chasers, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers as we kick off our exciting new year long adult reading challenge, Chapter Chasers! 

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

Thirteenth Annual Poetry Contest

All Day 1/12 - 2/21
Virtual at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get your poem published! 

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

Get your poem published!