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Homeschool Friday: Science Fair (Informational Session)

10:30am–12:30pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:

**This month has two meetings!** 

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

Gelli Plate Image Transfers (Part 1)

10:00am–12:00pm
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:

Join our Makerspace Manager Sara for two-part series on gelli plates, a fun and versatile monoprinting tool. This class will focus on an introduction to ‘image transfer,’ a unique project to the gelli plate that’s been going viral. 

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

Saturday STEAM Lab: Technology Lab

2:00pm–3:00pm
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, Educational, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for our exciting Saturday STEAM Lab! Learn the basics of coding and problem solving skills in our hands-on Technology Lab.

This month, learn the basics of circuitry to see how our world is powered.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Beyblades Tournament!

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: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for a monthly Beyblades Tournament. Launch into a Beyblade battle and be the last one in the arena! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Microsoft Word

3:00pm–5:00pm
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

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 "Adults" group

Computer Basics

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:

New computer users! Unravel the mystery of computers as you learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is and how to use it to create and store files.

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

Teen Game Hour: Arcade Games

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 in the Teen Room and play arcade-style games such as basketball, plastic axe-throwing, air hockey, and more! Staff will teach the rules, and all game materials will be available.

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 "Adults" group

Internet Basics

3:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Dive into the World Wide Web using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites. Learn how to navigate the web and evaluate site content.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Snack Squad

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: Cooking, Educational, Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young chefs! Join the Snack Squad on the first Thursday of every month! You'll cook up a storm with your friends, making yummy treats and snacks that are perfect for after-school munchies.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Henna Art for Teens

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: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the tradition of henna with a local henna artist, then try it yourself with our henna markers and stencils!

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

Sewing Machine Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

In this presentation, we will go over the functions and features of the Brother sewing machines available for patron use in the ECC Makerspace. 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Read, Play, Grow!

10:30am–11:30am
Birth to Preschool
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a hands-on early literacy program designed for preschoolers ages 3–5 and their parents, guardians, or caregivers to participate in together.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut 101: Vinyl Signs

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cricut 101 is a series of classes designed to give you the foundation to use the versatile Cricut Maker 3 (available in the Makerspace) for your crafting projects!

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

Mini Makers: Pokémon Morning

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Makerspace for a special Mini Makers Program!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mom, Me, & Our Family Tree

1:00pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Anderson Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Mother’s Day by exploring your family story together! Families will create a family tree using templates or craft their own design while sharing stories and memories.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Safe Roads Obstacle Course with AnMed

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Anderson Main Library
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.