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Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Chapter Chasers
Event Details:

Join the silent revolution! Grab a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. Seriously, that’s it. Come for an hour of dedicated reading – you deserve it!

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

9:15am–10:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their adult caregiver to enjoy.

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

Elementary Explorers: Buzzing With Purpose

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
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 "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime

9:15am–10:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play, great for practicing early literacy skills. Perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play, great for practicing early literacy skills. Perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brown Bag Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Wren Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of My Friends by Fredrick Backman.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Basics

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to start researching your family’s history but don't know where to start? Join us to learn about family trees, basic records, and research tips.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Microsoft Word

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Review the basic skills of Microsoft Word and learn more about how to format text and clip art.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregivers in this family storytime.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Art: Paint, Pass, Repeat

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint, pass, and repeat! Each child will start their own art piece, and then every few minutes we will swap it to the next person for them to add their creative touch.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club and Game Night

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:

Eat snacks, watch anime, and play from our selection of anime-themed card games!

Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org. All teens welcome (ages 12-18).

 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñanos el segundo y cuarto jueves de cada mes a las seis de la tarde para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y rimas de países hispanos, junto con libros ilustrados clásicos en español e inglés. Bienvenidos los niños de todas las edades!

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years old and their adult caregivers.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Movers and Shakers Storytime!

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Health & Fitness, Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy some stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!  Wonderful for practicing early literacy and fine motor skills.

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

13th Annual Poetry Reception & Book Release

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
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 "Adults" group

Getting It Done with Google Tools!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to email, create and manage documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations using the basic features of Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

9:15am–10:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their adult caregiver to enjoy.

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

Craft Movie Night: The Time Machine & Wall Clock Making

5:30pm–7:30pm
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, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and travel 800,000 years into the future and watch a remake of a timeless classic, The Time Machine, while you make and d

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime

9:15am–10:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play, great for practicing early literacy skills. Perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hear new and classic books and stories followed by interactive play, great for practicing early literacy skills. Perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregivers in this family storytime.

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

Hand Sewing Basics

4:00pm–5:30pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn 3 basic hand sewing stitches that can be used to make and decorate items and garments.