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Write Out Loud Workshop: Part 1 — Story Cubes

6:00pm–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: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Elevate your short story by learning how to use new and immersive tips and tricks.

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

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 "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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sewn Book Sleeves

5:30pm–7:00pm
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:

In this beginner level sewing and quilting class, we will sew a simple project on the sewing machine and learn new techniques to take you from beginner level to a skilled stitcher.

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 "Teens" group

Level Up: Mario Day Celebration

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Race into fun this Mario Day! Join us for Mario Kart gaming and get creative with Mario-themed crafts like keychains and room decor. It’s the ultimate combo of gaming and crafting—don’t miss out!

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Mario Day

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Email Essentials

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:

Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send, receive, reply to and forward messages containing text, files, images, or other attachments and email messages.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime

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

Acompáñanos cada lunes a las nueve y cuarto de la mañana para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y rimas de países hispanos, junto con libros ilustrados clásicos en español e inglés. 

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Movers and Shakers Storytime!

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Preschool, Children
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children
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

Finding Female Ancestors

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Female ancestors can be harder to trace, since they are less likely to appear in public records under their own names. Learn about various records that could help you identify your elusive female relatives.

This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime

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

Acompáñanos el segundo y cuarto martes 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. 

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

Board Game Night with Empire Games: Fluxx

6:00pm–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: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love board games but don't always have someone to play with? Join us for our board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Empire staff will be on-site to demo board games, play through games, and talk board gaming.

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

Sonic Lunch featuring Shaya Greathouse

12:15pm–1:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Sonic Lunch is a lunchtime concert series where you can bring your lunch and enjoy 45 minutes of great music in a variety of styles and genres performed by Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC) artists for FREE

This event is in the "Adults" group

Felt Four Leaf Clovers

3:00pm–4:30pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your hand sewing with mini felt four leaf clovers. Carry them as a lucky charm or add them to another project. These little clovers are perfect for the month of March.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting It Done with Google Tools!

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:

Getting It Done with Google Tools!  - (Prerequisite – Basic Mouse Skills, Basic Keyboarding Skills). 

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 "Teens" group

Knot Just Crafts: Weaving

5:00pm–6:30pm
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, Women's History Month
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic weaving techniques, the history of the craft, and create a miniature weaving loom of your own! All skill levels welcome. For ages 12-18. 

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: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Practice early literacy skills with your young one at the Library!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Balloon Animal Fun!

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Join self-taught balloon artist Zee Tran for a balloon-twisting class full of fun. Learn the basics of balloon twisting, the science behind the craft, and create a balloon animal of your own!