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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.

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!

10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Registration 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!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Summer Reading
Registration 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.

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.

Mover and Shaker 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, 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.

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.

Scrappy Style Bookmarks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 15
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.

Out To Win

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Belton Library
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

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:

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!

Vex IQ Robotics

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Registration 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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Powdersville Library
Registration
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & DIY, Summer Reading
Registration 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 & Phone Basics

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration 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.

Preschool Storytime: Dinosaur Romp

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: 32
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: Dinosaur Romp

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.

Travel Adventures

10:30am - 11:30am
Belton Library
Library Branch: Belton Library
Room: Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly, Movies, Games & Anime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

As we celebrate the Paris Summer Olympics beginning on July 26, 2024, we are hosting our own "peanut" Olympics. Join us for fun games as we compete for gold and see who is the best library athlete!

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.

Adventures in Cooking

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Gambrell Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

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.

Cooking Matters: Kids Style

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Powdersville Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Cooking, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Cooking Matters! Have some fun with food and learn about healthy eating.  Sarah M. Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed will show participants how to make tasty treats.  

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.

Summer Reading Scrapbooks

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Main Library
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Multipurpose Room ABC
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Make your summer memories last! Stop by and complete your summer reading scrapbooks. All materials will be provided. Email childrens@andersonlibrary.org or call 864-260-4500 ext 158 to register.

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Salon

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lander Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lander Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) and join the discussion with other book lovers!

Learn about your local library, get book suggestions, and eat free snacks!

 

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.

Bedtime Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Powdersville Library
Library Branch: Powdersville Library
Room: Cely Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your pjs and join us at the Powdersville Library for some bedtime stories and songs!

Toddler Storytime: Dinosaur Romp

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime: Dinosaur Romp

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.