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Adventure Begins at Your State Parks

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Park Ranger Brooks Garrett from the Lake Hartwell State Park for an awesome presentation on all the fun things you can do at our beautiful state parks! Brooks will talk about ...

Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join Park Ranger Brooks Garrett from the Lake Hartwell State Park for an awesome presentation on all the fun things you can do at our beautiful state parks!

Hot Air Balloon

Beyond Books: Hot Air Balloon Craft

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enjoy exploring and creating a hot air balloon in this fun summer reading adventure program!

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Family Friendly
Event Details:

Enjoy exploring and creating a hot air balloon in this fun summer reading adventure program!

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.

Lego club

Lego Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
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.

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" For this session, we will be watching Detective Pikachu. Snacks provided.  Registration is required. Contact Youth S...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" For this session, we will be watching Detective Pikachu. Snacks provided. 

Girl reading to large brown dog

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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 open...

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.

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.

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, June 17, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
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...

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.

Mario

Meet Mario!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
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 ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
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.

Migration

Summer Movie Monday: Migration

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch Migration, a hilarious tale about a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation. Mac...

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch Migration, a hilarious tale about a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation.

Mario

Meet Mario!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom! Explore through a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt, and trivia game. Children can...

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom! Explore through a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt, and trivia game.

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.

mr twister

Mr. Twister at the Library!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Have fun in an "over the top" performance featuring the zany Mr. Twister! See fun magic tricks, balloon sculpting and more while learning about having a good attitude and building ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:

Have fun in an "over the top" performance featuring the zany Mr. Twister! See fun magic tricks, balloon sculpting and more while learning about having a good attitude and building character. It's fun for the whole family! 

Mario

Meet Mario!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room ABC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom! Explore through a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt, and trivia game. Children can...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom! Explore through a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt, and trivia game.

Pile of lego blocks

LEGO Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create, build and express your creativity with LEGOs. LEGO Club meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Pendleton Library. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
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. 

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.

meet moana

Meet Moana!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westside Community Center Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Moana and travel on a journey across the ocean! Develop an adventurous spirit while engaging in hula dancing, wayfinding games, and a take-home a craft...

Library Branch: Westside Community Center Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Moana and travel on a journey across the ocean! Develop an adventurous spirit while engaging in hula dancing, wayfinding games, and a take-home a craft.

Moana

Meet Moana!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Moana and travel on a journey across the ocean! Develop an adventurous spirit while engaging in hula dancing, wayfinding games, and a take-home a craft...

Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Meet your favorite character Moana and travel on a journey across the ocean! Develop an adventurous spirit while engaging in hula dancing, wayfinding games, and a take-home a craft.

Pile of lego blocks

LEGO Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Playing with LEGOs is great for problem solving, spatial awareness, focus, concentration, communication, and not to mention fun and creat...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Family Friendly, STEM
Event Details:

We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Playing with LEGOs is great for problem solving, spatial awareness, focus, concentration, communication, and not to mention fun and creative!

Stars

Under the Stars Family Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come join us for a Storytime Under the Stars, songs, and fun activities.

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Educational, Family Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for a Storytime Under the Stars, songs, and fun activities.

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.

Girl reading to large brown dog

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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 open...

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.

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

BARK: Reading to Therapy Dogs

Saturday, June 22, 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 requ...

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.

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, June 24, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and participate with your child for this program.

Magic Man Paul Dilella

The Magic Man

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella. Paul DiL...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

alien

Space Adventures

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Look to the stars and go on a fun space adventure at this fun library program! We'll enjoy stories and music, then make our very own alien spaceships. The galaxy awaits!

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Look to the stars and go on a fun space adventure at this fun library program! We'll enjoy stories and music, then make our very own alien spaceships. The galaxy awaits!

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.

Magic Man Paul Dilella

The Magic Man

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella. Paul DiL...

Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable magic performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

Summer at the Library

Live Action Angry Birds

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room BC at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Team up and compete with your friends to knock down other teams' piggies and build structures to defend your own in this live-action Angry Birds program. Email childrens@andersonli...

Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room BC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Team up and compete with your friends to knock down other teams' piggies and build structures to defend your own in this live-action Angry Birds program. Email childrens@andersonlibrary.org or call 864-260-4500 ext 158 to register.