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Evening with a Librarian: The Heroine Edition

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Chapter Chasers, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In celebration of Women's History Month, this edition of An Evening with a Librarian will focus on what makes a "heroine" and how we have defined it across history up to now.

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

In celebration of Women's History Month, this edition of An Evening with a Librarian will focus on what makes a "heroine" and how we have defined it across history up to now.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Therapy Dogs

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 Canine Cohesion. Registration required. Call 864-847-5238 to sign up for a 15-minute session.

Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events
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 Canine Cohesion. Registration required. Call 864-847-5238 to sign up for a 15-minute session.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Therapy Dogs

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 Canine Cohesion. Registration required. Call 864-847-5238 to sign up for a 15-minute session.

Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events
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 Canine Cohesion. Registration required. Call 864-847-5238 to sign up for a 15-minute session.

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

Anderson Youth Business Fair

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Support young entrepreneurs in Anderson County at the Youth Business Fair! Students ages 6-18 will get the chance to sell their original product to the community and see what it takes to run a small business.

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

Support young entrepreneurs in Anderson County at the Youth Business Fair! Students ages 6-18 will get the chance to sell their original product to the community and see what it takes to run a small business.

This event is in the "Children" group

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytime
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: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytime
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 "Children" group

Homeschool Happenings

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children

Did you know America turns 250 years old this July? To celebrate, we invited the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to present their "Revolutionary Women" program at this month's Homeschool Happenings meetup.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know America turns 250 years old this July? To celebrate, we invited the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to present their "Revolutionary Women" program at this month's Homeschool Happenings meetup.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Carolina Bronze Handbells Spring Concert: United Through Music

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

We are pleased to welcome the Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble back to the library for their Spring 2026 concert!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are pleased to welcome the Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble back to the library for their Spring 2026 concert!

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

Elementary Explorers: Buzzing With Purpose

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Learn about why bees are so important in this educational program, brought to you by the Anderson County Beekeepers Association! Step into the role of a bee and learn about the science behind pollination.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

Learn about why bees are so important in this educational program, brought to you by the Anderson County Beekeepers Association! Step into the role of a bee and learn about the science behind pollination.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Celebrate Dia! Children's Day/Book Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Día! El Dia de los Niños/Día de los Libros, or Children's Day/Book Day, is a celebration of children, families, and reading.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Día! El Dia de los Niños/Día de los Libros, or Children's Day/Book Day, is a celebration of children, families, and reading.

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

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 "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

Homeschool Happenings

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children

At this month's Homeschool Happenings meetup, learn all about bones with the amazing experts from Critters and More! Registration required to ensure adequate space. For ages 6 (and in 1st grade)-12. 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this month's Homeschool Happenings meetup, learn all about bones with the amazing experts from Critters and More! Registration required to ensure adequate space. For ages 6 (and in 1st grade)-12. 

 

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

Elementary Explorers: Junior Movie Afternoon

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a screening of the hit animated movie The Bad Guys! Patrons are invited to watch this action-packed film while enjoying some light refreshments.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Special Events
Event Details:

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a screening of the hit animated movie The Bad Guys! Patrons are invited to watch this action-packed film while enjoying some light refreshments.