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Summer Reading Kickoff at the Belton Library

10:00am - 1:45pm
Belton Library
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff with lots of fun games, crafts, and snacks. You will also be able to register for the Summer Reading Adventure Challenge and pick up your adventure tracker! ...

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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.

Pirate & Mermaid Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pendleton Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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 how to be a pirate and there will be baubles for each child that partic...

Pirate/ Mermaid Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Powdersville Library
Registration
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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 how to be a pirate and there will be baubles for each child that partic...

Crafty Classic: Caterpillar Brooch

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Crafty Classics is a hand sewing and fabric craft class for creatives of any skill level. Each class we will work on a new fiber arts project and work with different methods of sewing, designing, or decorating that you can use in your personal crafts...

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.

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

9:45am - 12:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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 opens Saturday, May 26. Register for a 15 minute session by calling (...

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.

Book Page Banner

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Come celebrate summer reading with us by recycling old book pages to make personalized banners that you can use to decorate your favorite reading spot. Use the Electric City Creative Makerspace's stamps, stickers, and more to experiment with the look...

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.

Fun with STEM: Dominos Kits

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:
We are bringing back one of our popular STEM kits: Dominoes! Participants can have fun building and playing with dominoes in this engaging program. ...

The Great Roller Coaster Challenge

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Do you have what it takes to build the best roller coaster?  Working in a small group, you'll complete a design challenge to build your very own roller coaster for marbles to travel on. The designs are scored and a winning team will be chosen...

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.

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

9:45am - 12:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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 opens Saturday, May 26. Register for a 15 minute session by calling (...

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.

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Lander Memorial Library
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Back by popular demand! BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs! Your child will get to read for 15 minutes to a therapy dog. Because of the popularity of this program, registration is required, but admission is free. Call 864-847-5238 to reserve your child's spo...

Meet Mario at the Library!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pendleton Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through mushroom kingdom! Explore a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt, and trivia game. Children can learn what it means to have courage, develop problem solving skills and engage in...