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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.

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, 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

Apple iPad & Apple iPhone 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:

Use your iPad or iPhone more efficiently to do research, increase your productivity and entertain! Learn how your iPad or iPhone can enrich your Anderson County Library user experience. 

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 "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 "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 caregivers.

 

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 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Copies of the title are available for check out from the circulation desk a month before the discussion. 

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 "Adults" group

Getting It Done with Google Tools!

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:

Getting It Done with Google Tools!  

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 "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. 

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

Watercolor & Collage Cairns

10:00am–11:30am
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:

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 "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 "Adults" group

Computer 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:

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
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, 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.

Holiday Hours - all locations close @ 6pm

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Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library