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Cooking Matters! for the Family

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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...

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.

Paul DiLella promo pic

The Magic Man

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westside Community Center Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella. Paul DiL...

Required
Library Branch: Westside Community Center Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

Paul DiLella promo pic

The Magic Man

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella. Paul DiL...

Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

chess board with bishop in forefront

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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 ches...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Adventures in the Kitchen

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

You scream, we scream, we all scream for ice cream!  Join the Pendleton library staff as we make summer's favorite treat, ice cream in a bag. 

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

You scream, we scream, we all scream for ice cream!  Join the Pendleton library staff as we make summer's favorite treat, ice cream in a bag. 

critter

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: 66
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.

Southern Skies: An Exploration of Our Night Sky

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room AB at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Roper Mountain Science Center at the library as we learn the basics of the night sky in our area! We will focus on planets and constellations visible in the current night ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join the Roper Mountain Science Center at the library as we learn the basics of the night sky in our area!

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

Stuffy Campout at the Library

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Grab a stuffy and head to the library for an owl-themed camp out! Learn about real owls from Mike with Wild at Heart Rehabilitation, and leave your stuffy overnight at the library ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Grab a stuffy and head to the library for an owl-themed camp out! Learn about real owls from Mike with Wild at Heart Rehabilitation, and leave your stuffy overnight at the library for a fun adventure.

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.

chess board with bishop in forefront

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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 ches...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

black background with pink, purple, green, and blue paint splatters. brown easel with "come bring out your inner artist" on top and TWEEN ART CLUB in the center

Tween Art Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Are you interested in art of any kind? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.    ...

Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you interested in art of any kind? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction. 

 

 

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.

meet tiana

Meet Tiana!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess, Tiana, and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to b...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess, Tiana, and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to believe in yourself and to be a hard worker.

meet tiana

Meet Tiana!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to bel...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to believe in yourself and to be a hard worker.

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!