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Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble Holiday Concert - Joy to the World

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us at the library for a spectacular seasonal celebration featuring the Carolina Bronze Handbells Ensemble!

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

Join us at the library for a spectacular seasonal celebration featuring the Carolina Bronze Handbells Ensemble!

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Stories with Santa

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens

Santa is coming back to the library! Join us for a fun holiday story with Santa, as well as multiple stations for other fun activities like making ornaments, creating cards, making reindeer food, and photo opportunities.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

Santa is coming back to the library! Join us for a fun holiday story with Santa, as well as multiple stations for other fun activities like making ornaments, creating cards, making reindeer food, and photo opportunities.

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Elementary Explorers: Marshmallow Snow Dome

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Special Events, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Unleash your creativity and get hands-on this winter season with our "Marshmallow Snow Dome" crafting program!

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Special Events, STEM
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and get hands-on this winter season with our "Marshmallow Snow Dome" crafting program!

Storytime with Santa

Reading With Santa

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Come join us at the Powdersville Branch for an evening of fun games, crafts, and face painting. Also, enjoy some snacks while you listen to a special story read to you by Santa Claus! 

No registration required.

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

Come join us at the Powdersville Branch for an evening of fun games, crafts, and face painting. Also, enjoy some snacks while you listen to a special story read to you by Santa Claus! 

No registration required.

Mr. & Mrs. Claus

Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Library

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Iva: Public Space Storytime at Iva Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus at the library! After listening to a story, enjoy a meet and greet with Ol' Saint Nick and his beloved wife. 

Library Branch: Iva Library
Room: Iva: Public Space Storytime
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus at the library! After listening to a story, enjoy a meet and greet with Ol' Saint Nick and his beloved wife. 

Santa & Mrs. Claus

Think Outside the Box Thursday - A Visit from Santa!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children

Today is our annual visit from Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas! Join us for some fun activities and pictures with Santa.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Today is our annual visit from Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas! Join us for some fun activities and pictures with Santa.

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! 

Text reads the Thirteenth Annual Anderson County Library Poetry Contest Professional and amateur writers ages 12+: submit your original poem between January 12 - February 21, 2026. Text is over light blue swirled background.

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! 

Rooted in Black logo

Rooted in Black Opening Reception

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Electric City Creative at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Black History Month, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate local Black artists at our opening reception for our Rooted in Black exhibition. Light refreshments will be served along with the chance to meet some of the artists.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Black History Month, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate local Black artists at our opening reception for our Rooted in Black exhibition. Light refreshments will be served along with the chance to meet some of the artists.

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BARK: Reading to Therapy Dogs

Saturday, January 17, 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.

national seed swap day

National Seed Swap Day Exchange

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Gardening and Environmental Sustainability, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Seed Swap Event at the Anderson Main Library to celebrate National Seed Swap Day 2026!

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Gardening and Environmental Sustainability, Special Events
Event Details:

Join Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Seed Swap Event at the Anderson Main Library to celebrate National Seed Swap Day 2026!

Homeschool Happenings

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children

You're never too young to learn about finances. See what Wendy Stafford from The Peoples Bank has to say about saving money, while also answering your financial questions. Registration is required!

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

You're never too young to learn about finances. See what Wendy Stafford from The Peoples Bank has to say about saving money, while also answering your financial questions. Registration is required!

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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.

dog man party

Dog Man Party

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun Dog Man party! Enjoy fun Dog Man themed activities, such as Dog Man games and crafts. Plus, enjoy light refreshments while you play.

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

Join us for a fun Dog Man party! Enjoy fun Dog Man themed activities, such as Dog Man games and crafts. Plus, enjoy light refreshments while you play.

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A Dr. Seuss Afternoon!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Multipurpose Room AB at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

White Knight Entertainment proudly presents A Dr. Seuss Afternoon! Join us for a magical visit with the Cat in the Hat filled with stories, crafts, and Seuss fun for kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

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

White Knight Entertainment proudly presents A Dr. Seuss Afternoon! Join us for a magical visit with the Cat in the Hat filled with stories, crafts, and Seuss fun for kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Mario Day

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Special Events
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens

March 10 is Mario Day!  Come celebrate with us the Saturday before and explore the world of Super Mario! Enjoy games and crafts, and meet your favorite Mario characters.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Special Events
Event Details:

March 10 is Mario Day!  Come celebrate with us the Saturday before and explore the world of Super Mario! Enjoy games and crafts, and meet your favorite Mario characters.

Homeschool Happenings

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to make some music with the Sounds of Carolina Music Academy!

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:

Get ready to make some music with the Sounds of Carolina Music Academy!

Pokemon

Pokemon Madness

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, All Ages

It's time for a day of Pokémon Madness! Play fun games, create Pokémon themed crafts, trade Pokémon cards with other trainers, and enjoy some light refreshments.

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

It's time for a day of Pokémon Madness! Play fun games, create Pokémon themed crafts, trade Pokémon cards with other trainers, and enjoy some light refreshments.