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Learn to Play Card Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Belton Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. Registration suggested. ...

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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.

Elementary Explorers: Holiday Scavenger Hunt

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:
Come out and enjoy a friendly holiday/winter scavenger hunt featuring well-known images to find throughout the Children's department and get a treat upon completion. Before the hunt begins, children can enjoy the holiday movie Frosty's Winter Wo...

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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.

Interactive Movie Night: Elf

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" And also to come to the library and watch "Elf" (rated PG)! Time to sing with Buddy and throw some snowballs all while watching a Christmas classic. Bring a water bottle ...

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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.

Board Game Night with Empire Games

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Love board games but don't always have someone to play with? Join us for our new board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Empire staff will be on-site to demo board games, play through games, and talk board gaming. This month, we will b...

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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.

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.   ...

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
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. ...

Smiles for Seniors

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
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: 23
Event Details:
Summer reading may be over, but our theme doesn’t have to be! Practice kindness and come "all together now" to create a winter card from book pages and watercolor paint. Take these cards to a local nursing home, or leave them with our awesome 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.

ECC Zine Scene: Mail 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, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Learn about creating your own zine with art, words, and mixed media. This month we will be making Mail Zines! Make a special one of a kind art object to send to a friend! Check out the new Zine Library and how you can add your zines to the 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.

Email Essentials

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: 9
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, r...

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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.

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 and their adult caregivers in this family storytime. ...

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.

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.

Local History Talks - "The First 100 Years of Anderson University" with Dr. Joyce Wood

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Join former Anderson University professor, author, and local historian, Dr. Joyce Wood, as she discusses "The First 100 Years of Anderson University". Anderson University has its roots in the early settlement of upstate South Carolina. The people ...

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.

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.

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: 30
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.

Pokémon Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Main Library
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, join us for some winter themed activities. Open to children ages 6-12. Call 864-260-4500 ext. 158 to register. ...

Reading With Santa

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events
Event Details:
Come join us at the Powdersville Branch for an evening of fun games, crafts, and face painting. Also, enjoy some snacks while you listen to a special story read to you by Santa Claus!  No registration required.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
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. December's book pick is Weather Girl b...

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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.

Project Feederwatch

9:00am - 5:45pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Children’s Courtyard
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Stop by the Children's Department any Friday or Saturday from November 13 - April 27 for Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our migrating visitors. You and your children identify birds our books, posters, and...

Project FeederWatch

10:00am - 6:00pm
Pendleton Library
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children's Reading Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:
Stop by Pendleton Library any Friday or Saturday from November 1 - April 30 for Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our migrating visitors. Use our binoculars - or bring your own! - and identify birds using ou...

Homeschool Friday Field Trip: Immersive Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational
Event Details:
Can you paint like Michelangelo? Find out in this month's Homeschool Friday! Learn about this prominent artist and test out his techniques. You'll be creating your very own Sistine Chapel by laying under tables and painting on our makeshift ceil...

Homeschool Friday Field Trip: Immersive Art

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational
Event Details:
Can you paint like Michelangelo? Find out in this month's Homeschool Friday! Learn about this prominent artist and test out his techniques. You'll be creating your very own Sistine Chapel by laying under tables and painting on our makeshift ceil...

Project Feederwatch

9:00am - 5:45pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Children’s Courtyard
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Stop by the Children's Department any Friday or Saturday from November 13 - April 27 for Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our migrating visitors. You and your children identify birds our books, posters, and...

Project FeederWatch

10:00am - 2:00pm
Pendleton Library
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children's Reading Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:
Stop by Pendleton Library any Friday or Saturday from November 1 - April 30 for Project Feederwatch. Our staff will have the bird feeders full and ready for our migrating visitors. Use our binoculars - or bring your own! - and identify birds using ou...

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.