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Craft Café: Junk Art

04/02/2024 @ 1:00pm - 04/30/2024 @ 7:30pm
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:
The Electric City Creative Craft Café is a way for creatives to feed their creativity with a new craft every month! Located at the front of the Makerspace, the Craft Café offers a monthly craft for patrons to work on during the Makerspace's Open C...

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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.

Traveling Seed Library @ Pendleton Branch

All Day 4/15 - 4/19
Pendleton Library
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Pendleton Passive Programming
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Gardening and Environmental Sustainability
Event Details:
In partnership with Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation Distrist, we are excited to introduce the new Traveling Seed Library which will roll out for the Spring in April and May! The Traveling Seed Library (TSL) will visit each li...

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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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Pendleton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
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 event. Please register each adult and child who will attend to ensure ade...

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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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. For ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. ...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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. ...

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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.

The Usual Suspects Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Piedmont Library
Library Branch: Piedmont Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Come join us for our next book club discussion. On the campus of the University of Tennessee lies a patch of ground unlike any in the world. The "Body Farm" is a place where human corpses are left to the elements, and every manner of decay is full...

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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.

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.

WISE GUYS! STEM and STEAM

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Belton Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Come and be a Wise Guy! Join the challenging activities each month!  ...

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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.

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge

04/16/2024 @ 1:00pm - 05/09/2024 @ 7:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Self-Guided Programs
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, STEM
Event Details:
CHALLENGE: Build a hybrid of two animals in 1-hour! Children, Tweens, Teens, and Adults are invited to construct their creations using LEGO sets and timers provided by the library. Legos will be available for: Children (Ages 6-11) in the Chi...

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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.

Crafty Classics: Embroidered Letter Keeper

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Embroider your own letter pouch and customize the message you write on your bag! These pouches are perfect for holding letters from pen pals, pens and stationary, or makeup. Learn a few hand embroidery stitches in this intro level class.  ...

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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.

Chess Club @ Anderson

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. Join your friends and get ready for an afternoon of fun! He...

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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.

Bad Art Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Gardening and Environmental Sustainability
Event Details:
Use recycled household materials and craft supplies to create a true “Masterpiece”! Make a sculpture, necklace, gadget, painting or something in between, as long as it's really bad! No artistic talent necessary, just fun and imagination! All ages ...

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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.

Toddler Storytime

9:15am - 10:00am
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. ...

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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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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.   ...

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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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely 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. ...

Chair Yoga

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pendleton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Join us every Wednesday at Noon for 30-45 minutes of gentle yoga moves you can do from a chair. Increase your physical activity and relieve stress! Follow along to live-streamed and recorded sessions with Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health a...

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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.

Walk With Ease

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us as we start out slowly with a healthy walking experience. Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be more active, the Arthritis Foundation’s free six-week Walk with Ease program can help you safely make physical activit...

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pendleton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration 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.  ...

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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.

Tween Art Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.      ...

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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.

Zine Scene: Fan Zines

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Welcome to the Anderson County Library Zine Scene! Zines are a way of expressing your ideas in an accessible hand made publication! This month we will be focusing on making Fan Zines! A fan zine is a way for you to express your love for something ...

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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.

Brews & Books Book Club

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Kick back, have a brew or two and talk books the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Carolina Bauernhaus with hosts Shane Sisi, head brewers wife and Annie Sutton, Anderson County Librarian. Popular fiction of all genres will be explored. Recommend a favo...

Internet Basics

10:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Dive into the World Wide Web using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites. Learn how to navigate the web and evaluate site content. Get basic online etiquette with Internet and online shopping safety tips.  ...

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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.

Wren Park Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us at Wren Park for a special family storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregivers. ...

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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.

Chair Yoga

11:00am - 11:30am
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us at the Library every Thursday from 11-11:30 AM to learn yoga moves you can do from a chair! Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane. All experience levels are welcome...

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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.

Over Easy Exercise by Kelly Jo

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Belton Library
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Fitness
Event Details:
Join us as Kelly Jo Barwell brings her personalized Over Easy for Senior Adults to the Belton Library. This program will aid your ability to keep moving and building your strength. ...

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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.