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Junk Art Day!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lander Passive Programming at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Bad Art Day! Come create a masterpiece out of recyclable materials. You bring the ideas, we provide the fun! 

Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Lander Passive Programming
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bad Art Day! Come create a masterpiece out of recyclable materials. You bring the ideas, we provide the fun! 

Vacation Tile Coasters

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a vacation tile coaster of where you went on vacation this summer, or where you’d like to go! Bring your own pictures or use what is provided. All materials provided.&...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Create a vacation tile coaster of where you went on vacation this summer, or where you’d like to go!

Bring your own pictures or use what is provided.

All materials provided. 

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.

Pile of lego blocks

LEGO Club

Thursday, July 18, 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!

Cooking Matters! for Teens

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, let's learn to cook this summer! Sarah from Clemson Extension will be joining us for some cooking fun, where she'll teach teens delicious and fun snacks to make with air fry...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Teens, let's learn to cook this summer! Sarah from Clemson Extension will be joining us for some cooking fun, where she'll teach teens delicious and fun snacks to make with air fryers, toaster ovens, and more.

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.

Sewing 101: Basics and Beyond

Sewing 101: Machine Sewing Basics

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In Sewing 101 we go over different sewing methods, techniques, and projects. Each month we will learn techniques and discuss how they can be used to repair clothing or create new s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In Sewing 101 we go over different sewing methods, techniques, and projects. Each month we will learn techniques and discuss how they can be used to repair clothing or create new sewing projects.

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.

One Piece characters

Anime Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime. Each month we'll have a bonus game or activity as well!  Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org. All teen...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime. Each month we'll have a bonus game or activity as well! 

Any questions please email teens@andersonlibrary.org.

All teens welcome (ages 12-18).

 

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.

Stars

Under the Stars Family Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 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, July 19, 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.

meet tiana

Meet Tiana!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess, Tiana, and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to b...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess, Tiana, and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to believe in yourself and to be a hard worker.

meet tiana

Meet Tiana!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to bel...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to believe in yourself and to be a hard worker.

picture of smiling Black woman shown in different stages of image transfer from the original photo to different colored gelli prints

Intro to Gelli Plate Image Transfers

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Gelli Print Image Transfer demonstration followed by a step-by-step introduction to the basics of "image transfer prints" using magazine pages.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for a Gelli Print Image Transfer demonstration followed by a step-by-step introduction to the basics of "image transfer prints" using magazine pages.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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.

Mover and Shaker Storytime!

Monday, July 22, 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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
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 ad...

Required
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
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.

4 colorful handmade bookmarks

Scrappy Style Bookmarks

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Electric City Creative Classroom at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come in and make a personalized bookmark from paper scraps perfect for summer reading. Use the Electric City Creative Makerspace's scrapbooking supplies, stamps, and stickers to de...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Electric City Creative Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come in and make a personalized bookmark from paper scraps perfect for summer reading.

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.

board games

Out To Win

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting Room at Belton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games & Anime
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're a board and tabletop games aficionado or you just want to enjoy the fun atmosphere, we'll have a seat waiting for you!

Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Games & Anime
Event Details:

Whether you're a board and tabletop games aficionado or you just want to enjoy the fun atmosphere, we'll have a seat waiting for you!

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.

Camp Pendleton

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Pendleton library staff for a fun hour of camp inspired activities. We will be making a solar s'mores oven, playing camp games and learning a funny camp song!

Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the Pendleton library staff for a fun hour of camp inspired activities. We will be making a solar s'mores oven, playing camp games and learning a funny camp song!

gray and blue Vex IQ logo

Vex IQ Robotics

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Gambrell Teen Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

New VEX IQ season is here! If you're interested in robots and coding, join the Anderson Co. Library Robotics team! For the next 8 months, our team members will learn coding techniq...

Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

New VEX IQ season is here! If you're interested in robots and coding, join the Anderson Co. Library Robotics team!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Plan Your Adventure: Create A Vision Board

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cely Room at Powdersville Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come one, come all! Create a vision board using magazines, stickers, markers and more. Attendees will create something truly unique to help focus on their goals. All materials p...

Required
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Come one, come all!

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.

Android Tablet and Phone

Android Tablet & Phone Basics

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use your Android Tablet or Android Phone more efficiently to do research, increase your productivity and entertain! Learn how your Android Tablet or Android Phone can enrich your A...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Use your Android Tablet or Android Phone more efficiently to do research, increase your productivity and entertain! Learn how your Android Tablet or Android Phone can enrich your Anderson County Library user experience. 

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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime: Dinosaur Romp

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Meeting Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
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 eve...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Children’s Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Lander Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes perfect for practicing early literacy skills. For ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
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.

children looking at a person reading a book with the text "Storytime at the library"

Preschool Storytime: Dinosaur Romp

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ronder Thomas Young Children’s Room at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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.