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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:

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Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble Holiday Concert - Joy to the World

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Anderson Main Library
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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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: Conference 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 "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Stories with Santa

5:00pm–7:00pm
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
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.

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

Elementary Explorers: Marshmallow Snow Dome

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
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!

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

Tween and Teen Craft Cafe: Holiday Cards

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to create holiday cards for friends and family, as well as for Meals on Wheels! All materials provided, ages 10-18 welcome. 

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

Middle-Grade Magic: Meet Award Winning Author Jessica Khoury

9:30am–11:00am
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Anderson County Library System is pleased to welcome acclaimed author Jessica Khoury for a special author visit at the downtown Anderson Library.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Middle-Grade Magic: Meet Award Winning Author Jessica Khoury

12:30pm–2:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Anderson County Library System is pleased to welcome acclaimed author Jessica Khoury for a special author visit at the Anderson County Library.

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

Pokémon Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
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.

 

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Homeschool Enrichment

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Pendleton Library
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. This month the Anderson Soil and Water District will return to present their 'Incredible Journey' program.

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

Saturday STEAM Lab: Engineering Lab

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Saturday STEAM Lab! Put your heads together with others in our Engineering Lab and build structures to solve a challenge.

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

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, STEM
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Playing with LEGOs is great for problem solving, spatial awareness, focus, concentration, communication, and not to mention fun and creative! This program is for ages 6-12 years old. 

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This event is in the "Tweens" group

Homeschool Friday: Southern Skies with Roper Mountain Science Center

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly
Event Details:

Join the Roper Mountain Science Center at the library as we learn the basics of the night sky in our area!

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

Painter's Station Art Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Painter's Station Art Club is back! Join us once every four weeks to create your own masterpiece using different styles and techniques!

Registration is required due to limited supplies. 

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

STEAM Laboratory

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Piedmont Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Piedmont Library
Room: Piedmont: Public Space Storytime
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at our new STEAM Laboratory! Through crafts and fun experiments we’ll discover how the world works and make new friends along the way. 

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

Pokémon Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Homeschool Enrichment

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Pendleton Library
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 "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.