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3:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Short for electronic mail, e-mail or email is information stored on a computer that is exchanged between two users or a group of individuals over a telecommunications network.  Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send

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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.

Think Outside the Box Thursday

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Think outside the box! Explore a different STEM or STEAM activity each week. LEGOs, Robots, Q-Ba-Maze, oh my! 

*Contact staff for each week's project or activity or for more information.

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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.

Beyond Books: Silly Science

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Belton Library
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:

Go beyond books and join us for some "Silly Science" where we will have fun make Bouncing Bubbles and Magic Milk.

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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.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, 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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" What's the most important item when catching Pokémon? Pokéballs! Come join us and create your own!

 

Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble Presents: A Rhapsody of Bells Spring Concert

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

We are pleased to welcome the Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble back to the library for their Spring 2024 concert!

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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.

Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Ready to put the 'thirst' in Thirsty Thursday? We sure are! Celebrate the romance genre at Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club, meeting at The Bradbury Bistro on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.

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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.

Staff Day Inservice Training

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Anderson Main Library, Belton Library, Iva Library, Jennie Erwin (Honea Path) Library, Lander Memorial Library, Pendleton Library, Piedmont Library, Powdersville Library, Westside Community Center Library

Morning Fiber

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us to get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends.

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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.

Family Game Day: Really Loud Librarians

10:30am - 11:30am
Pendleton Library
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Friendly
Event Details:

Let’s get a little rowdy! Join us for a fun new game by the makers of Exploding Kittens LLC, Really Loud Librarians. This fast-paced, word shouting, and yes, loud game is easy to learn and a blast to play.

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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.

Saturday Family 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:

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

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.

Traveling Seed Library @ Lander (Williamston) Branch

All Day 5/13 - 5/17
Lander Memorial Library
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Lander 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!

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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.

Mobile Health Care Day

9:00am - 2:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Event Details:

The Anderson County Library is partnering with Foothills Community Health Care! Foothills Community Health Care's Mobile Medical Unit Team will be at the Anderson Main Library for anyone who scheduled an appointment with us on Wednesday,

Pop-Up Seed Library with ACSWCD (Lander/Williamston)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Lander Memorial Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gardening and Environmental Sustainability
Event Details:

Join Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District to get information on district programs, pick up pamphlets on different conservation practices related to gardening, and pick out a few seeds from the ACSWCD's Pop-Up Seed 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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Belton Library
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Registration is strongly encouraged. Please register each adult and child who will attend to ensure adequate space.

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.

Land Records

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to find local land records, deeds, estate records, and more. 

Preschool 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:

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

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.

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.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

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.

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.

Card Sharks

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

Shuffle the deck and get ready to deal! Learn to play a variety of card games ranging from beginner to advanced in this monthly game meetup. 

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.

Pendleton Craft Studio: Watercolor Bookmarks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pendleton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Get creative at the library on the second Tuesday of each month with a new, fun craft! All skill-levels welcome.

This month's craft: create gorgeous watercolor feather bookmarks, lead by local artist Consie Sindet.

 

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.

Elementary Explorers: Literary Bingo

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:

It's bingo, but with a fun, literary twist! Join us and play a few rounds of bingo, focusing on beloved literary themes and characters while enjoying some light snacks/refreshments.

Tween Interactive Movie Night: The Wizard of Oz

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join us for a free movie night! This month, we're watching The Wizard of Oz. Let's join Dorothy by following the yellow brick road into Oz. She wants to get back home to Kansas. Can you join me in helping her get back home?