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Drawn into Fandom: Hunger Games

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at the Gambrell Teen Room as talented artist Emma Twigg teaches us the basics of drawing fan art! Hunger Games is the feature book and movie. Come make your own special drawing to take home! 

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:

Join us at the Gambrell Teen Room as talented artist Emma Twigg teaches us the basics of drawing fan art! Hunger Games is the feature book and movie. Come make your own special drawing to take home! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Out to Win!

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of gaming! 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: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of gaming! 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

Craft Movie Night: The Pink Panther & Puzzle Wreath Upcycle

Tuesday, January 27, 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 and watch The Pink Panther!

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 and watch The Pink Panther!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Ultimate Uno: Teen Game Hour

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for Ultimate Uno. This drop-in program is designed for teens and encourages friendly competition and social interaction.

Light snacks will be served.

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 Ultimate Uno. This drop-in program is designed for teens and encourages friendly competition and social interaction.

Light snacks will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Random Facts Trivia

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults

Unlock your inner genius, one question at a time and have fun with your friends and teammates as we play various trivia games each month.

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

Unlock your inner genius, one question at a time and have fun with your friends and teammates as we play various trivia games each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Saturday Gaming: Sports Edition

Saturday, February 7, 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

The Belton BUNCO Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults

Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds. The game can be played with 12 or more players, divided into groups of four.

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

Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds. The game can be played with 12 or more players, divided into groups of four.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Card Sharks

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults

Shuffle the deck and get ready to deal! Learn to play a variety of card games ranging from beginner to advanced in this monthly game meetup. 

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

Shuffle the deck and get ready to deal! Learn to play a variety of card games ranging from beginner to advanced in this monthly game meetup. 

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

Library Family Feud: Winter Edition!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Get ready for frosty fun! Kids will split into two spirited teams and go head-to-head in a winter-themed game of Library (Family) Feud. All questions are based on snowy, cozy, and chilly winter associations.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Special Events
Event Details:

Get ready for frosty fun! Kids will split into two spirited teams and go head-to-head in a winter-themed game of Library (Family) Feud. All questions are based on snowy, cozy, and chilly winter associations.

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

Board Game Night with Empire Games: Love Letter

Tuesday, February 10, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Pokémon Club

Thursday, February 12, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Afternoon

Friday, February 13, 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 "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, February 14, 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. 

February's movie will be Pixar's Soul, rated PG.

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. 

February's movie will be Pixar's Soul, rated PG.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Epic Realms: Teen RPG Experience

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dots, Doubles, and Dominoes

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults

There's nothing like a good game of dominoes. It is the perfect blend of strategy and entertainment. Plus it is a great way to keep your brain sharp!

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

There's nothing like a good game of dominoes. It is the perfect blend of strategy and entertainment. Plus it is a great way to keep your brain sharp!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Drawn into Fandom: Miles Morales

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Black History Month, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at the Gambrell Teen Room as talented artist Emma Twigg teaches us the basics of drawing fan art! Miles Morales is the feature fandom. Come make your own special drawing to take home! 

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

Join us at the Gambrell Teen Room as talented artist Emma Twigg teaches us the basics of drawing fan art! Miles Morales is the feature fandom. Come make your own special drawing to take home! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Out to Win!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of gaming! 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: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of gaming! 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

Craft Movie Night: The Princess and the Frog and Terracotta Pot Painting

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Sometimes kissing a slimy frog is all it takes for your dreams to come true.

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:

Sometimes kissing a slimy frog is all it takes for your dreams to come true.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Interactive Snack Movie Night: Frozen

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens

Join Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven on their adventure to end the eternal winter and bring Elsa home while you enjoy some snacks! From chocolate fondue to marshmallow snowmen, you’ll feel like you’re a part of the adventure!

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:

Join Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven on their adventure to end the eternal winter and bring Elsa home while you enjoy some snacks! From chocolate fondue to marshmallow snowmen, you’ll feel like you’re a part of the adventure!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club and Boba

Thursday, February 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, and make boba drinks with strawberry popping pearls!

Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org.

All teens welcome (ages 12-18).

 

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, and make boba drinks with strawberry popping pearls!

Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org.

All teens welcome (ages 12-18).

 

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

BHM Movie Screening: Sarah's Oil

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us at the library for a special showing of Sarah’s Oil, an inspiring film that explores resilience, faith, and the power of determination. Experience this moving story on our big screen.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Black History Month, Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a special showing of Sarah’s Oil, an inspiring film that explores resilience, faith, and the power of determination. Experience this moving story on our big screen.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sorry! Not Sorry: Teen Game Hour

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a round of the game Sorry. This drop-in program is designed for teens and encourages friendly competition and social interaction.

Light snacks on hand.

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 a round of the game Sorry. This drop-in program is designed for teens and encourages friendly competition and social interaction.

Light snacks on hand.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Random Facts Trivia

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults

Unlock your inner genius, one question at a time and have fun with your friends and teammates as we play various trivia games each month.

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

Unlock your inner genius, one question at a time and have fun with your friends and teammates as we play various trivia games each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Level Up: Mario Day Celebration

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens

Race into fun this Mario Day! Join us for Mario Kart gaming and get creative with Mario-themed crafts like keychains and room decor. It’s the ultimate combo of gaming and crafting—don’t miss out!

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:

Race into fun this Mario Day! Join us for Mario Kart gaming and get creative with Mario-themed crafts like keychains and room decor. It’s the ultimate combo of gaming and crafting—don’t miss out!