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Jungle Adventures

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

If you're BRAVE ENOUGH and not scared of creepy crawling creatures come see us for our Jungle Adventure as the Critter Keeper brings his creepy crawling creatures to the library!

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Event Details:

If you're BRAVE ENOUGH and not scared of creepy crawling creatures come see us for our Jungle Adventure as the Critter Keeper brings his creepy crawling creatures to the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

The Critter Keeper!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come meet Julius Squeezer, the 12 foot, 40 pound boa constrictor, and have a blast with the Critter Keeper and his many exotic animals! A jungle adventure comes to the library!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

Come meet Julius Squeezer, the 12 foot, 40 pound boa constrictor, and have a blast with the Critter Keeper and his many exotic animals! A jungle adventure comes to the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Summer at the Library

Campfire Stories

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enjoy a "camping" experience while enjoying snacks, singing songs, and listening to stories sitting around a "campfire." Each child will be given a small flashlight to take home an...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy a "camping" experience while enjoying snacks, singing songs, and listening to stories sitting around a "campfire." Each child will be given a small flashlight to take home and use while participating in this event.

Pirate and Mermaid Adventures

Pirate/ Mermaid Adventures

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come join us for an evening to engage in pirate and mermaid adventures. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactive stories. Patrons can get the opportun...

Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join us for an evening to engage in pirate and mermaid adventures. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactive stories.

Air Dry Clay Seed Mosiac

Beyond Books: Clay Mosaic Craft

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Go beyond the books in this fun, monthly crafting program! This month, learn and create an air-dry clay seed mosaic craft.

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Go beyond the books in this fun, monthly crafting program! This month, learn and create an air-dry clay seed mosaic craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Food Allergies

This program includes food that may contain or come into contact with nuts, soy, or other allergens. Please contact the library with any concerns.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Lego Club

Lego Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create,  build and express your creativity with LEGOs. Lego Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Powdersville Library.

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Create,  build and express your creativity with LEGOs. Lego Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Powdersville Library.

Pokémon Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" This month, create your own trainer card during our special scavenger hunt.  

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" This month, create your own trainer card during our special scavenger hunt.

 

Girl reading to large brown dog

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
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. Registration open...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Treasure Hunt Adventure

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Argg! Can you find the buried treasure? Test your skills at this fun program! Take part in a pirate map puzzle relay race, scavenger hunt, and a fun metal detector challenge.

Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Argg! Can you find the buried treasure? Test your skills at this fun program! Take part in a pirate map puzzle relay race, scavenger hunt, and a fun metal detector challenge.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children
Event Details:

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Tad the Last Explorer

Summer Movie Monday: Tad the Last Explorer and the Emerald Tablet

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch a family-friendly movie. Tad accidentally unleashes an ancient spell, endangering the lives of...

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch a family-friendly movie.

DNR

Outdoor Adventures

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Gardening and Environmental Sustainability, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come and prepare for your next outdoor adventure with our friends from the SC Department of Natural Resources! Better understand what is available in South Carolina and how to pres...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Gardening and Environmental Sustainability, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and prepare for your next outdoor adventure with our friends from the SC Department of Natural Resources!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Mermaid and Pirate Adventures

Pirate/Mermaid Adventures

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for ocean adventures with a pirate and a mermaid. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactive stories. Patrons can get the opportunity to learn h...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for ocean adventures with a pirate and a mermaid. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactive stories.

kids cooking

Cooking Matters! for the Family

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a family cooking event! Bring the kids and come learn some mad cooking skills. Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed will be here to teach us how to cook together as a fam...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a family cooking event! Bring the kids and come learn some mad cooking skills. Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed will be here to teach us how to cook together as a family.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Food Allergies

This program includes food that may contain or come into contact with nuts, soy, or other allergens. Please contact the library with any concerns.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Pile of lego blocks

LEGO Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create, build and express your creativity with LEGOs. LEGO Club meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Pendleton Library. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create, build and express your creativity with LEGOs. LEGO Club meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Pendleton Library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Pile of lego blocks

LEGO Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
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 creat...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, 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!

Stars

Under the Stars Family Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come join us for a Storytime Under the Stars, songs, and fun activities.

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for a Storytime Under the Stars, songs, and fun activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Girl reading to large brown dog

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
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. Registration open...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children
Event Details:

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Camp Pendleton

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Pendleton library staff for a fun hour of camp inspired activities. We will be making a solar s'mores oven, playing camp games and learning a funny camp song!

Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join the Pendleton library staff for a fun hour of camp inspired activities. We will be making a solar s'mores oven, playing camp games and learning a funny camp song!

olympics

Travel Adventures

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

As we celebrate the Paris Summer Olympics beginning on July 26, 2024, we are hosting our own "peanut" Olympics. Join us for fun games as we compete for gold and see who is the best...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

As we celebrate the Paris Summer Olympics beginning on July 26, 2024, we are hosting our own "peanut" Olympics. Join us for fun games as we compete for gold and see who is the best library athlete!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. Please contact the library if you have any concerns about accessibility or need to inquire about specific accommodations.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Photography

Pictures may be taken during this program for the library’s publicity purposes in the library’s print, digital, or social media outlets. If you would prefer you or your family member’s picture to not be taken, please speak with library staff at the beginning of the program.

Summer at the Library

Summer Reading Scrapbooks

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Make your summer memories last! Stop by and complete your summer reading scrapbooks. All materials will be provided.

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Make your summer memories last! Stop by and complete your summer reading scrapbooks. All materials will be provided.

Summer at the Library

Rhythm Reads with GAMAC

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westside Community Center Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Listen to a musical performance alongside a book courtesy of Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC). Children will get the chance to engage in various activities after th...

Library Branch: Westside Community Center Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Listen to a musical performance alongside a book courtesy of Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC). Children will get the chance to engage in various activities after the performance is over.

Lego Club

Lego Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create,  build and express your creativity with LEGOs. Lego Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Powdersville Library.

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Create,  build and express your creativity with LEGOs. Lego Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Powdersville Library.