Aug/Sept 2024 Event Guide

event guide

AUG/SEPT 2024

Love Your Library.

Share the love for your library as we celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.

Visit the Library, Be Entered to Win a Fire HD 10 Tablet!

An Afternoon with Sounds of Carolina Musical Academy Meet Bestselling Author Ron Rash

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PLUS: Learn All About Dungeons and Dragons! (pg. 5) A New Opportunity for Homeschool Families at the Pendleton Library (pg. 8) Join the Community Arts & Crafts Supplies Swap at the Powdersville Library (pg. 9)

Director ’s Corner

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Check out what our staff are loving this month!

We need you!

If you’re reading this, I bet you have your library card and I thank you for being a Library supporter! In 2023 about 50% of Anderson County residents had library cards – or about 107,000 people. Those are

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and we’re celebrating! Visit your library in September, fill out a form and be entered to win a Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet! Exciting stuff, huh?

Visit your local library to learn more.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES

public library world, stats are everything.

Summer break is over and it’s time to hit the books! Set yourself or your child up for success by utilizing one of our many learning databases.

Tutor.com is perfect for any student who needs one-on-one assistance with their homework, wants to grow their test-taking skills, or needs feedback on their paper, while LearningExpress Library is great for adults who want to earn their GED, further their career, and more. Visit www.andersonlibrary.org/research for more info.

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Yearly in September, we do a library card drive called Library Card Sign-Up Month and attempt to sign up a boatload of new library members. If you could help us by spreading your love for the Library, that would be awesome! Tell your friends, your family, your coworkers, your church group,

LIBRARY REFRESHES AND RENOVATIONS

your running club, your politicians, etc. and encourage them to get a card.

Excuse our dust, we’re updating our libraries!

The Anderson Main Library will soon have new directional signage, while renovation work on our new Iva Library location is starting soon.

Also, our Honea Path Library is ready to show off its new look! Join us for an open house on Friday, August 2 at 10 AM to see what’s new at our historic Carnegie library branch.

People who don’t use the Library usually don’t know all the new stuff we have to offer. Let’s fix that! After all, the Library is for everyone!

What is Annie Reading?

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Library Spotlight We’re Celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month!

What is it?

It’s a national library campaign to sign up (or renew) library cards. We love this stuff.

What is Anderson County Library doing to Celebrate?

We’re focusing on bringing new library users into our cardholder family, and encouraging the use of the library through community outreach, media channels, and by passionate library advocates - like you!

How can you help?

Tell everyone you meet how great the library is! Many people have no idea that a library card is FREE, or that we have lots of things to check out beyond the books. Help us spread the news about all the things you can borrow (like fishing and sports equipment, museum and state park passes, games and puzzles— and more!). Talk about the classes we offer, the digital collection you can check out from anywhere, the homework help, the wide variety of research databases, we could go on and on. Also, during September you can be entered to win a Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet! Just fill out a short form at any branch location or the bookmobile. Visit your local library for more details.

Thanks for your support this month and every month!

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DATABASE DISCOVERY

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OUR SHELVES Looking for something new to read? Check out these recommendations from our staff!

Wildful

by Kengo Kurimoto

Looking to get ahead in your career, earn your GED, or just want to further your education? LearningExpress Library from EBSCO is just what you need! Free to all library card holders, LearningExpress Library is a treasure trove of information, offering everything from high school equivalency resources, career guides, test prep manuals, and adult core skills, just to name a few.

Need a test prep manual to pass your nursing exam?

LearningExpress has you covered. Want to master the entire Microsoft Suite? Follow along with guided video tutorials and become an expert in no time. Need resources in Español? LearningExpress Library has “herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en Español.”

For a full list of what LearningExpress Library has to offer, visit our website.

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“Step into the captivating world of Kengo Kurimoto's Wildful, a nearly wordless graphic novel that delves into themes of grief, discovery, and the healing power of nature. After the passing of Gran, Poppy often finds herself alone and having to handle life while her mother withdraws into sorrow. Driven by a desire to reconnect her family and honor Gran's memory, Poppy tries to share the magic of the secret area with her mother, who finally chooses to accompany her.

Wildful is more than a story—it is a testament to resilience and the bonds that endure even in the face of loss.” - Jessica C.

Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?

by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn “Yinka’s life is slowly falling apart. Her fiancé left her to “find himself” in America, she lost her job, and her aunties won’t leave her alone about finding a “huzband.” When her cousin announces her engagement, Yinka decides enough is enough and comes up with a plan to find a man before the wedding, but she quickly learns good men are hard to find, and that maybe she needs to fall in love with herself before anyone else. Heartfelt and funny, this coming-of-age novel will bring a smile to your face.” - Rachel L.

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FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

It’s back to school! The Electric City Creative Makerspace has all kinds of ways to help ensure academic success this year.

Whether it’s beautifying your planner, professional printing, labeling supplies, showing team pride, or just taking a brain break to do something creative, the ECC has the tools to help you reach your goals!

Aug. 19 - Aug. 23 @ Piedmont

With football back in full swing too, we can turn you from a regular fan to diehard in just a few projects. Show team pride by making t-shirts, posters, decals for your laptop, stickers for your water bottle, and so much more. Even if you're not a sports person you can also show love for a favorite fandom or school club!

-Sara L., Reader Services Librarian & Head of the Electric City Creative Makerspace

COMING SOON TO A BRANCH NEAR YOU!

Aug. 28 - Aug. 30 @ Williamston (Lander)

Sept. 3 - Sept. 6 @ Honea Path (Jennie Erwin)

Sept. 9 - Sept. 13 @ Iva

Sept. 16 - Sept. 20 @ Westside Sept. 23 - Sept. 27 @ Pendleton Sept. 30 - Oct. 4 @ Belton Oct.7 - Oct. 11 @ Powdersville 3

New Arrivals

American Flygirl

by Susan Tate Ankeny

Into the Sunken City

by Dinesh Thiru

One Perfect Couple

by Ruth Ware

The Most Human

by Adam Nimoy

Apostles of Mercy

by Lindsay Ellis

Magical/Realism

by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal

The Demon of Unrest

by Erik Larson

Tangled Up in You

by Christina Lauren

Upcoming Book Clubs Brews & Books Book Club

Wed, Aug 21 & Sept 18 @ 7:30p | Carolina Bauernhaus in Anderson Kick back, have a brew or two and talk books the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Carolina Bauernhaus with hosts Shane Sisi, head brewer’s wife, and Annie Sutton, Anderson County Librarian. Join us for a riveting discussion of The Dark Tower, Graphic Novel Edition by Stephen King in August, and The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy in September. Copies of the title are available for checkout from the circulation desk a month before the discussion.

Cover to Cover

Thu, Aug 1 & Sept 5 @ 6p | Powdersville Aug: Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Sept: The Water Dancer

by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Chapters & Chatter

Tue, Aug 6 & Sept 1 @ 2p | Belton Aug: The Housemaid

by Freida McFadden Sept: Just the Nicest Couple

by Mary Kubica

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Thirsty Thursday Romance

Thu, Aug 8 & Sept 12 @ 6:30p | The Bradbury Bistro Aug: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall Sept: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

The Usual Suspects

Chuck Fleming Memorial

Thu, Aug 22 & Sept 26 @ 6p | Pendleton Aug: The Secret Life of Sunflowers

by Marta Molnar Sept: Solito by Javier Zamora

Tue, Aug 20 & Sept 17 @ 11a | Piedmont Aug: The Thursday Murder Club

by Richard Osman Sept: A Bad Day for Sorry by Sophie Littlefield

Bring Your Own Book Salon

Who Dunnit? Mystery

Brown Bag

Thu, Aug 22 & Sept 26 @ 4p | Belton Aug: All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham Sept: Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

Tue, Aug 27 & Sept 24 @ 6p | Lander Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) and join the discussion with other book lovers!

Wed, Aug 28 & Sept 25 @ 12p | Anderson Aug: The Covenant of Water

by Abraham Verghese Sept: These Precious Days by Ann Patchett

Storytime at the Library Anderson Main Library

Special Storytimes

Mover and Shaker Storytime | Mondays | 10:30a Listen and move along to stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!

Bedtime Storytime Wear your PJs and join us for some bedtime stories and songs!

Powdersville Library | Every 4th Tuesday | 6:30p

Preschool Storytime | Tuesdays | 9:15a & 10:30a Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.

Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays | 9:15a & 10:30a Hear new and classic stories followed by interactive play, great for practicing early literacy skills. For children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.

Family Storytime | Thursdays & Saturdays | 10:30a Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregiver.

Branch Libraries Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregiver.

Pendleton Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a Lander Memorial Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a Powdersville Library | Wednesdays | 10:30a Preschool Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 3 to 5 years and their adult caregiver.

Belton Library | Mondays | 10:30a

Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües Join us for stories and familiar songs in English and Spanish in this unique bilingual storytime.

Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones familiares en ingles y español en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe.

Powdersville Library | Every 4th Thursday | 10:30a Visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org or call your local library branch to learn more.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Read books, earn rewards!

Join our free program and start your child’s journey to kindergarten readiness.

Ask our staff for your starter kit today!

Sponsored by The Friends of the Anderson County Library

Featured Programs Think Outside the Box Thursday: Cooking Matters for Kids!

Dungeons & Dragons Explained: A Series for Beginners

An Afternoon Concert with Sounds of Carolina Musical Academy

THU, AUG 8 • 3:30P • LANDER

AUG 17, SEP 14, OCT 12 • 3P • ANDERSON

SAT, SEP 21 • 3P • ANDERSON

Join us for a fun Cooking Matters smoothie-making class just for kids!

Learn how to make yummy and healthy smoothies using the MyPlate guidelines, led by Sarah from Clemson SNAP-Ed.

Get ready to explore the world of D&D! Join Empire Games for three beginnerfriendly workshops where you can learn character design, planning, and gaming etiquette. We’ll try our best not to unleash a Demogorgon! Ages 14+.

Join us for an afternoon of music featuring the talented faculty of Sounds of Carolina Music Academy. Enjoy a mix of classical and contemporary tunes in a relaxed setting. Don't miss out on this fun and inspiring event! All ages welcome.

Registration Required • All Ages • Ages 0-5 • Ages 6-12 • Ages 8-12 • Ages 12-18 • Ages 18+ • Blended Ages Visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register for these programs.

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Anderson Main Library

300 N. McDuffie St. • Anderson, SC • (864) 260-4500

Intentional Digital Marketing with the Small Business Administration

Anderson Chess Club EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUE • 5P Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chess moves, this is the club for you!

TUE, AUG 13 • 11A Speaker Earl Gregorich from the U.S. SBA will talk about content management, social media, blogs, ad placement, website content and many other factors that impact a business's ability to compete online.

Cooking Matters: Eating Well on a Budget THU, AUG 1 • 2P Learn all about how to stretch your grocery dollars while still whipping up tasty, nutritious meals in this special program from Clemson SNAP-Ed.

Board Game Night with Empire Games TUE, AUG 13 & SEPT 10 • 6P

Game and Grow

Join us for our board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Play Mysterium in August and Codenames in September. Ages 14+.

SAT, AUG 3, 17, 31 | SEPT 14, 28 • 3P Join us for an hour of gaming with teens from the Anderson area! Let's game and grow together!

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?

Reusable Gift Wrap MON, AUG 5 • 2P

WED, AUG 14 • 4:30P

Quilt-N'-Sew is a beginner level sewing and quilting class. This class we will make a reusable wrapping paper perfect for gift giving and using over and over again. Ages 12+.

Get ready for the ultimate battle of wits! Test your knowledge and quick thinking as you tackle a variety of trivia questions and brain teasers.

VEX-IQ Robotics

THU, AUG 15 & SEPT 19 • 4P

LEGO® Club We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills.

MONDAYS BEGINNING AUG 5 • 4:30P New VEX IQ season is here! If you're interested in robots and coding, join the Anderson Library Robotics team!

Anime Club

Local History Talks: "The Reconstruction Era in Anderson" with Josh Johnson THU, AUG 8 • 1P Josh Johnson, Curator for the Agricultural Museum of South Carolina, will give a historical lecture on the history of Reconstruction in Anderson County as well as many of the myths and legends that have built up around it over time.

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

Felt Mosaic Mats FRI, AUG 16 • 2:30P Join us in the ECC as part of our Crafty Classics series to make a colorful felt mosaic mat that makes a stunning feature for your home. Ages 12+.

TUE, AUG 20 • 1:30P Quilt-N'-Sew is a beginner level sewing and quilting class. In this class we will make little drawstring coin purses using a simple pattern you could size up or down. Ages 12+.

Tween Art Club WED, AUG 21 & SEPT 18 • 5P Are you interested in art of any kind?

The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them.

Zines 101: Open Studio WED, AUG 21 • 5:30P Learn how to make your own zine and a little about about the history behind the medium. Ages 12+.

Explore Career Pathways with TCTC THU, AUG 22 • 10A & 5:30P Curious about earning credit for high school and college at the same time?

Join Aaron Pobiak from Tri-County Technical College for a crash course on TCTC's Career Pathways program!

Canva Templates for Branding SAT, AUG 24 • 1P Learn all about using the free design software Canva to design flyers and business cards for your project, class, or business.

Craft Movie Night TUE, AUG 27 & SEPT 24 • 5:30P Watch a movie and create fun crafts in this monthly movie meetup! Create gorgeous sand art while watching Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in August, and whimsical wood signs while watching Barbie in September. Ages 14+.

DIY Stamps From Erasers

Pokémon Club THU, AUG 8 & SEPT 12 • 4:30P Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Play Pokémonthemed bingo in August and “Who’s That Pokémon?” trivia in September.

Digital Archiving and Preservation Basics MON, AUG 12 • 5:30P Preserve your letters and photos digitally. Learn the basics of scanning, storing, and organizing your digitized family documents.

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THU, AUG 15 & SEPT 19 • 5:30P

Sewn Drawstring Bags

SAT, AUG 17 • 10A

Archive Deep Dive

Come on a mixed media art-venture with local artist Consie Sindet as we create custom stamps using lino cutters and basic white erasers. Ages 14+.

WED, AUG 28 • 5:30P

Dungeons & Dragons Explained: A Series for Beginners

Learn how to search for South Carolina digital archival records and genealogical resources through the SC Department of Archives and History website.

Morning Fiber

SAT, AUG 17, SEP 14, OCT 12 • 3P

SAT, AUG 31 & SEPT 28 • 10A

Get ready to explore the world of D&D! Join Empire Games for three beginnerfriendly workshops where you can learn character design, planning, and gaming etiquette. Ages 14+.

Get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends at this monthly meetup. Ages 12+.

Registration Required • All Ages • Ages 0-5 • Ages 6-12 • Ages 8-12 • Ages 12-18 • Ages 18+ • Blended Ages Visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register for these programs.

Anderson Main Library

300 N. McDuffie St. • Anderson, SC • (864) 260-4500

Book Wizards Book Club

Sonic Lunch

Paper Plant Collage

TUE, SEPT 3 • 4P

WED, SEPT 11 • 12:15P

FRI, SEPT 20 • 1P

Embark on a magical journey with your young readers in the Book Wizards book club! Each month, we'll dive into a new tale where parents and children alike can explore new characters and places. Ages 5-7.

Sonic Lunch returns! Listen to guitarist Johnny Culwell while enjoying your lunch in this special program.

Make your own personalized paper plant collage. Experiment with color, shape, and texture with this cute craft, perfect for green thumbs and house plant fanatics alike. Ages 12+.

Page Masters Book Club TUE, SEPT 3 • 4P Join us on an epic quest for knowledge in the Page Masters book club! Young readers will delve into thrilling tales and embark on literary adventures, all while sharpening their independent reading skills at this monthly program.

Making Custom Stickers with the Cricut WED, SEPT 4 • 5:30P Curious about making your own stickers? Join us for this informative class! Learn everything you need to know about creating stickers on the Cricut Maker 3. Ages 14+.

Meet the Author: Ron Rash THU, SEPT 5 • 6P Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Acclaimed author Ron Rash will be at the Main Library to talk about his writing, life, and new novel, The Caretaker. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing.

Teddy Bear Picnic SAT, SEPT 7 • 2P Bring your favorite teddy bear (or other stuffed friend) on a teddy bear picnic.

Join us for games, snacks, and more!

Researching Female Ancestors MON, SEPT 9 • 5:30P Learn about various records that could help you find your elusive female relative for your genealogy research.

Ecommerce with the Small Business Administration TUE, SEPT 10 • 11A Speaker Earl Gregorich from the U.S. SBA will present on the topic of ecommerce.

Learn about how ecommerce will impact your business model, what tools exist to set up online sales and how to start or transition an existing business into an online sales model.

Science Magic with Chris Campbell WED, SEPT 11 • 5P

Layering with Gelli Plates

Join Master Magician Chris Campbell as he shows you mind-boggling tricks and unravels the mysteries of science through hands-on experiments.

Learn how to build up layers using gelli plates in your art projects during this interactive program. Ages 14+.

Crochet Basics THU, SEPT 12 • 2:30P Unwind with a new hobby and start crocheting! Join us to learn the foundational stitches and explore the fiber arts tools we have available in the ECC. Ages 12+.

What Does It Take to Grow Mushrooms From Home?

THU, SEPT 12 • 6P Join mycologist Lizza Bixby and learn how to grow mushrooms on logs, in raised garden beds, and even on waste products like used coffee grounds. No green thumb required!

Let’s Make Slime!

TUE, SEPT 17 • 4:30P Enjoy STEM activities? Learn about what slime is and how its made and then make a slime of your very own. It’s fun for everyone!

Making Zines with Canva WED, SEPT 18 • 5:30P Canva is a free design software that anyone can use to design a variety of things! Learn all about creating a zine in Canva during this class. Ages 12+.

An Introduction to Butterfly Gardening THU, SEPT 19 • 6P Local Master Gardener Donna Hopkins will cover the basics of what butterflies need and will share the best plants for attracting these beautiful insects to your garden.

Homeschool Friday: Treats, Traditions, and Texts FRI, SEPT 20 • 10:30A Explore different cultures with books and food prepared by the Career and Technology Center's culinary program at this event!

SAT, SEPT 21 • 10A

An Afternoon Concert with Sounds of Carolina Musical Academy SAT, SEPT 21 • 3P Enjoy a mix of classical and contemporary tunes from the talented faculty of Sounds of Carolina Music Academy. All ages welcome.

Know and Go: Local History and Genealogy Collection MON, SEPT 23 • 3P Take a look at library resources for local history and genealogical research. This session will include walking the South Carolina Reference collection.

Trooptastic Tuesdays: Art & Design TUE, SEPT 24 • 4P Earn your badges and have fun at our new ‘Trooptastic Tuesdays’ program!

This month, work towards your art and design badge by learning about various art styles and techniques.

Marbling Paper Using Shaving Cream WED, SEPT 25 • 6P Come on a mixed media art-venture with local artist Consie Sindet as we learn how to create a marbling effect on paper using shaving cream, perfect to use in scrapbooks, collaging, card making, DIY wrapping paper, and so much more! Ages 14+.

Sewn Twisted Headband THU, SEPT 26 • 5:30P Quilt-N'-Sew is a beginner level sewing and quilting class. In this class, we will make soft twisted headbands that will add a cute accessory to your wardrobe.

Ages 12+.

Registration Required • All Ages • Ages 0-5 • Ages 6-12 • Ages 8-12 • Ages 12-18 • Ages 18+ • Blended Ages Visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register for these programs.

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Belton Library

91 Breazeale St. • Belton, SC • (864) 338-8330

Over Easy Exercise with Kelly Jo

Curious Crafters

THURSDAYS • 12:30P

THU, AUG 15 & SEPT 19 • 2P

Kelly Jo Barnwell brings her Over Easy for Senior Adults program to the Library. This program will aid your ability to keep moving and building your strength.

Come join us for a fun and relaxing craft time at this monthly meetup.

Out to Win MON, AUG 26 & SEPT 23 • 3P 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! Ages 12+

Wise Guys! STEM & STEAM TUE, AUG 20 & SEPT 17 • 1P

Food, Fun and Friends

Come and be a Wise Guy! Join us for challenging activities each month.

Card Sharks TUE, AUG 13 & SEPT 10 • 2P

THU, SEPT 19 • 4P Join us for some good food, fun, and friends! Make your own personal pizza with Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed and play fun board games.

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.

Lander Memorial Library

925 Greenville Dr. • Williamston, SC • (864) 847-5238

Chair Yoga

Make It Monday: Cross Stitch

Law Talk: Elder Law

EVERY THURSDAY • 11A

MON, AUG 5 • 2P

TUE, SEPT 17 • 6P

Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane. All experience levels are welcome, and beginners are strongly encouraged to join!

Williamston resident Mille Smith will be teaching us cross stitch for beginners. Experience not necessary.

Supplies provided.

Do you have questions regarding Elder Law? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Think Outside the Box Thursday

Think Outside the Box Thursday Special Events

EVERY THURSDAY • 3:30P Expand your mind and participate in fun, educational activities every Thursday! Check our online calendar for a full list of activities.

Cooking Matters for Kids!

Thu, Aug 8 • 3:30 PM

LEGO® Club

Thu, Sept 5 • 3:30 PM

Pendleton Library

650 S. Mechanic St. • Pendleton, SC • (864) 646-3045

Chair Yoga EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane. All experience levels are welcome, and beginners are strongly encouraged to join!

SAT, AUG 10 • 10:30A Get ready to unleash your imagination!

Each participant will have a blank canvas, glue, and a treasure trove of inspiration to create a piece of art!

Pendleton Craft Studio

LEGO® Club WED, AUG 7 & 21, SEPT 4 & 18 • 4P We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills.

Homeschool Enrichment Hour FRI, AUG 9 & SEPT 13 • 11A Join us for our Homeschool Enrichment Hour!

Learn about upcoming programming and eat tasty snacks in August, and listen to a special music performance in September.

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Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Art

TUE, AUG 13 & SEPT 10 • 2P Get creative at the library each month with a new, fun craft. Create a sea glass suncatcher in August and apple treat bowls in September.

Law Talk: Social Security & Disability TUE, AUG 20 • 6P Do you have questions regarding Social Security and Disability? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Fri-YAY! Teen Drop-In FRI, SEPT 27 • 3:30P Enjoy an afternoon at the library to end the week. Each month we'll have an array of games, activities, snacks, and maybe even a craft or movie!

If You Give a Pig a Pancake Party SAT, SEPT 14 • 10:30A Join us for a fun hour of stories, games and of course, pancakes! Take part in fun activities then eat pancakes with your friends.

Law Talk: Elder Law TUE, SEPT 17 • 6P Do you have questions regarding Elder Law? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Registration Required • All Ages • Ages 0-5 • Ages 6-12 • Ages 8-12 • Ages 12-18 • Ages 18+ • Blended Ages Visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register for these programs.

Powdersville Library

4 Civic Court • Powdersville, SC • (864) 295-1190

Moms & Munchkins: Mother Support Group

BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs

EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY • 10:30A

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.

SAT, AUG 17 • 11:30A

Join your fellow moms at the Library and meet new friends, hear some great information from local experts and unwind with some hot tea.

Coloring activities will be available for children who attend.

Teen Craft Café TUE, AUG 20 • 5P

Do-It Tuesday TUE, AUG 6 & SEPT 3 • 5P Participate in fun STEM-related activities at this monthly event! Play with Q-Ba-Maze Marble Run in August and rigamajig kits in September.

LEGO® Club THU, AUG 8 & 22, SEPT 12 & 26 • 4P We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills.

Tween Interactive Movie Night: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Come be crafty for an hour at the library and create your very own DIY canvas bag to keep!

Community Art and Craft Supplies Swap

Tween Interactive Movie Night: Disney’s Wish TUE, SEPT 10 • 5:30P Help Asha and her buddy Wish defeat the ruthless ruler King Magnifico at our interactive movie night!

Paint & Sip at the Library TUE, SEPT 17 • 6P Join us for a free paint and sip program at the library! In this event, we will be completing a step-by-step painting of an autumn scene. There will be nonalcoholic beverages available for attendees.

SAT, AUG 31 • 11A

Doga (Dog Yoga)

Have any leftover art or craft supplies taking up space in your closet? Donate your leftover, gently used/like new art and craft supplies throughout the month of August and swap them for something new (to you!) at our Supplies Swap on the 31st!

SAT, SEPT 28 • 10:30A Join us at the Library for Doga! We will practice deep breathing, yoga poses, a storytime and enjoy the sweetness of our four-legged friends.

TUE, AUG 13 • 5:30P Join the Candy Man Willy Wonka on a tour of the chocolate factory and see what mischief you can get into at our interactive movie night!

Upcoming Computer Classes Get hands-on help with a variety of free computer and technology classes for teens and adults in these two hour classes.

Registration is required and space is limited. Register in person, by phone, or online at calendar.andersonlibrary.org.

Email Essentials

Google Drive with Google Sheets

Intermediate Microsoft Word

Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send, receive, reply to, and forward messages containing text, files, images, or other attachments.

SAT, AUG 10 • 3P

MON, AUG 26 • 5:30P | THU, SEPT 26 • 10A

Learn all about what you can create using Google Sheets. Please bring your Google account login info to class for the best experience.

Computer Basics

Microsoft Word Basics

Review the basic skills of Microsoft Word and learn more about how to format text and clip art. Use more advanced skills to create numbered and bulleted lists, insert tab stops, and create tables.

THU, AUG 1 • 3P | MON, SEPT 16 • 5:30P

MON, AUG 5 • 5:30P | SAT, SEPT 7 • 3P Learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is, and how to use it.

Internet Basics THU, AUG 8 • 10A | THU, SEPT 12 • 3P Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites.

THU, AUG 22 & SEPT 19 • 3P Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format, manipulate, save, print, and share a text-based document.

Interactively practice the basic skills of Microsoft Word by editing templates, typing and selecting text, cutting, copying, and pasting content, and saving documents.

Microsoft Excel Basics THU, AUG 29 • 10A | MON, SEPT 30 • 5:30P Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to organize, format, and calculate data using a spreadsheet system. Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit, and duplicate data, insert formulas, format text, resize columns, create charts, rename, print, and delete sheets.

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