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Craft Café: Collage

10/01/2024 @ 1:15pm to 10/31/2024 @ 6:15pm
Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Located at the front of the Makerspace, the Craft Café offers a monthly craft for patrons to work on during the Makerspace's Open Create hours. This month's craft is Collage! Come ...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Event Details:

Located at the front of the Makerspace, the Craft Café offers a monthly craft for patrons to work on during the Makerspace's Open Create hours. This month's craft is Collage!

Senior Spotlights

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our new monthly program that spotlights different resources available to seniors! Each month, we will focus on a different aspect of senior life, from fitness to financ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us for our new monthly program that spotlights different resources available to seniors! Each month, we will focus on a different aspect of senior life, from fitness to financial to medical, brought to you by a local partner.

Anderson County Fire Department

Homeschool Enrichment: Fire Prevention Month

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn all about fire prevention in this special Fire Prevention Month presentation, brought to you by local firefighter and educator, Tommy Miller. Mr. Miller will educate us on fi...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Learn all about fire prevention in this special Fire Prevention Month presentation, brought to you by local firefighter and educator, Tommy Miller. Mr.

felt charms embroidered to look like a sunset

Felt Sunset Charms

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Crafty Classic crafting series, a hand sewing and fabric class where you'll work on a new fiber arts project each month and learn all about different methods of sewi...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Welcome to the Crafty Classic crafting series, a hand sewing and fabric class where you'll work on a new fiber arts project each month and learn all about different methods of sewing, designing, and more.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years old and their adult caregivers.

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.

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Second Saturday Shenanigans: Movie Morning

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Inspired by Pendleton's mythology themed scarecrow contest — and the library's Percy Jackson scarecrow — join your neighbors for a special showing of Percy Jackson and the Olympian...

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

Inspired by Pendleton's mythology themed scarecrow contest — and the library's Percy Jackson scarecrow — join your neighbors for a special showing of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG).

Bark

BARK: Reading to Therapy Dogs

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytime
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 required...

Cancelled
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.

DND

Dungeons & Dragons Explained: Gaming Etiquette

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Movies, Games & Anime, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get ready to explore the world of D&D! Join Empire Games for three beginner-friendly workshops where you can learn character design, planning, and gaming etiquette. This is a g...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Movies, Games & Anime, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready to explore the world of D&D! Join Empire Games for three beginner-friendly workshops where you can learn character design, planning, and gaming etiquette.

Puzzle Exchange: Donation Drop-Off

10/14/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/01/2024 @ 6:00pm
Virtual at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers! Tired of doing the same puzzles? Do you have a puzzle stash in your closet that you’re ready to get rid of? If you're eager to try out new-to-you puzzles...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers! Tired of doing the same puzzles? Do you have a puzzle stash in your closet that you’re ready to get rid of?

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, October 14, 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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years and their adult caregivers. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years and their adult caregivers.

 

seniors

Over Easy Exercise

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we use Kelly Jo Barnwell's personalized Over Easy for Senior Adults fitness program at the Belton Library. This program will aid in your ability to keep moving...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Event Details:

Join us as we use Kelly Jo Barnwell's personalized Over Easy for Senior Adults fitness program at the Belton Library. This program will aid in your ability to keep moving and building your strength.

BUNCO

The Belton Bunco Bunch

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds. The game can be played with 12 o...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds. The game can be played with 12 or more players, divided into groups of four.

Black Sheep in Your Family Tree: Court and Prison Records

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn more about the black sheep in your family tree? We'll examine court and prison records and learn where to find them.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn more about the black sheep in your family tree? We'll examine court and prison records and learn where to find them.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.

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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years old. Registration is strongly encouraged by phone or in-person and opens one week before the eve...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years old.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. For ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Admission is free, but registration is appreciate...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. For ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Admission is free, but registration is appreciated so we have enough crafts.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their adult caregiver to enjoy.

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.

Child Finder

The Usual Suspects Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Piedmont Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of mystery at The Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club! This month, join us for a riveting discussion of The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld. Copies of the title are...

Library Branch: Piedmont Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of mystery at The Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club! This month, join us for a riveting discussion of The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld.

Wise Guys

Wise Guys! STEM and STEAM

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and be a Wise Guy! Partake in challenging activities that will grow your mind each month.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come and be a Wise Guy! Partake in challenging activities that will grow your mind each month.

Ultimate Builders Master Challenge

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Monster

10/15/2024 @ 1:00pm to 11/15/2024 @ 6:00pm
Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

CHALLENGE: Build a monster 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 f...

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 monster 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:

chess board with bishop in forefront

Chess Club @ Anderson

Tuesday, October 15, 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: 19
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.

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Teen Craft Cafe

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come be crafty for an hour at the library! Each program will focus on a different type of craft and light snacks will be provided.October 15: DreamcatchersDecember 10: Paint Pourin...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come be crafty for an hour at the library! Each program will focus on a different type of craft and light snacks will be provided.

October 15: Dreamcatchers

December 10: Paint Pouring 101

Reel

"Reel" Connections

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! Celebrate spooky season and watch the cult-classic movie, Hocus Pocus (Rated PG). Enjoy snacks (may contain allergens) and make your very own "spell book" t...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! Celebrate spooky season and watch the cult-classic movie, Hocus Pocus (Rated PG). Enjoy snacks (may contain allergens) and make your very own "spell book" to decorate your room or locker!