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Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Rollercoaster

12/01/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Event Details:

CHALLENGE: Build a rollercoaster in 1-hour!

Tweens, Teens, and Adults are invited to construct their creations using LEGO sets and timers provided by the library. Legos will be available for:

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

Craft Café: Gift Tag Making!

12/02/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/23/2025 @ 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Event Details:

Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1p-7:30p and Saturday 9:30a-5:30p.

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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends.

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

Chess Club @ Anderson

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chess moves, this is the club for you! Chess expert Vincent will teach various strategies that will up your chess game.

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

Craft Movie Night: Wonka & Wooden Snowflake Ornaments

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Waitlist Only
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:

Nothing says winter holiday break like chocolate and crafts! Join us for a viewing of Wonka as you paint and decorate wooden snowflake ornaments.

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

Button Bracelets

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
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:

Find a new use for extra buttons and make a bracelet perfect for any crafter! Perfect to make as gifts! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club and Taiyaki

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Anderson Main Library
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. We will also be making Taiyaki, or classic Japanese fish-shaped pancakes!

Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org.

All teens welcome (ages 12-18).

 

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

Watercolor & Collage Cairns

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Full
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:

Local Mixed Media artist Consie Sindet will take us through a reflection on our past year and guide us through setting intentions for next year by building Cairns* with watercolor and collage. 

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

Crafters Welcome

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library
Library Branch: Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your latest project and have fun with orther crafters as you knit, crochet, paint, and more.

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

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends.

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

Out to Win!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belton Library
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

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

Drawn into Fandom with Emma Twigg

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Anderson Main Library
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 we welcome talented artist Emma Twigg to teach us the basics of drawing fan art! Each month will feature a different book, movie, or television series.

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

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Epic Realms: Teen RPG Experience

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Anderson Main Library
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 the first session of an exciting new Role-Playing Game (RPG) experience designed just for teens!

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

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Tower

01/01/2026 @ 1:00pm–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Event Details:

CHALLENGE: Build a tower with a door in 1 hour! 

Teens and Adults are invited to construct their creations using LEGO sets and timers provided by the library.

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

Craft Café: Handmade Pocket Notebooks

All Day 1/3–1/17
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Event Details:

Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1p-7:30p and Saturday 9:30a-5:30p.

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

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Exploding Kittens: Teen Game Hour

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Anderson Main Library
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  card-based chaos with the game Exploding Kittens. Staff will teach the rules, and all game materials will be available.

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

Cricut 101: Vinyl Decals

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Basics

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
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 "Teens" group

Antisocial Teen Hangout

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Powdersville Library
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lander Memorial Library
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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Anderson Main Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Robotics Demonstration with The Function Machine Team

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Powdersville Library
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.