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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!

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Reading With Santa

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, All Ages
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

Come join us at the Powdersville Branch for an evening of fun games, crafts, and face painting. Also, enjoy some snacks while you listen to a special story read to you by Santa Claus! 

No registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Library

3:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Iva Library
Library Branch: Iva Library
Room: Iva: Public Space Storytime
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus at the library! After listening to a story, enjoy a meet and greet with Ol' Saint Nick and his beloved wife. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Think Outside the Box Thursday - A Visit from Santa!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Today is our annual visit from Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas! Join us for some fun activities and pictures with Santa.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chapter Chasers Adult Reading Challenge Kickoff

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Chapter Chasers, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers as we kick off our exciting new year long adult reading challenge, Chapter Chasers! 

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

Thirteenth Annual Poetry Contest

All Day 1/12–2/21
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Get your poem published! 

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

Rooted in Black Opening Reception

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Black History Month, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate local Black artists at our opening reception for our Rooted in Black exhibition. Light refreshments will be served along with the chance to meet some of the artists.

This event is in the "Children" group

BARK: Reading to Therapy Dogs

11:30am–1:00pm
Children
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book of their choice to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group.

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

National Seed Swap Day Exchange

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Gardening and Environmental Sustainability, Special Events
Event Details:

Join Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Seed Swap Event at the Anderson Main Library to celebrate National Seed Swap Day 2026!

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Happenings

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Powdersville Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're never too young to learn about finances. See what Wendy Stafford from The Peoples Bank has to say about saving money, while also answering your financial questions. Registration is required!

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

Library Family Feud: Winter Edition!

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: Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Special Events
Event Details:

Get ready for frosty fun! Kids will split into two spirited teams and go head-to-head in a winter-themed game of Library (Family) Feud. All questions are based on snowy, cozy, and chilly winter associations.

This event is in the "Children" group

Dog Man Party

11:30am–1:00pm
Children
Powdersville Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun Dog Man party! Enjoy fun Dog Man themed activities, such as Dog Man games and crafts. Plus, enjoy light refreshments while you play.

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

A Dr. Seuss Afternoon!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

White Knight Entertainment proudly presents A Dr. Seuss Afternoon! Join us for a magical visit with the Cat in the Hat filled with stories, crafts, and Seuss fun for kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

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 "Children" group

Homeschool Happenings

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to make some music with the Sounds of Carolina Music Academy!

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

Pokemon Madness

11:30am–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, All Ages
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

It's time for a day of Pokémon Madness! Play fun games, create Pokémon themed crafts, trade Pokémon cards with other trainers, and enjoy some light refreshments.