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Director ’s Corner
HelloDecember,andhappyholidaystoall ofourpatronsthisseason!Ihopethat duringthisbusytimeofyearyouareableto takesometimeforyourself,andslowdown withyourfamily,friends,andlovedones
HaveyouheardoftheIcelandictraditionof givingbooksonChristmasEveandthen simply spending the evening quietly readingtogether?Soundscozy Andit soundslikeaversionofLibraryJoy!Library JoyisanInstagramtaggoingaroundthat featuresthingstheLibraryoffersthatmake youhappyMaybeit’sthatyourchildloves storytimeeachweekMaybeit’spickingupamovieyoucan’twaittowatch Maybeit’sspendingtimeinaspaceyoufeelcomfortableinandcanquietly justbeOrliketheIcelandictradition,it’spickingupbooksyoucanescape intoduringtheholidaysWhateveritis,theAndersonCountyLibraryishere foryoutofindyourLibraryJoy!
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What is Annie Reading?
The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts
THINGS WE love
Check out what our staff are loving this month!
WINTER CRAFTING PROGRAMS
Partake in fun crafting programs this December! Create fun winter decorations at the Lander (Williamston) Library, craft a unique holiday card at our Powdersville Library or try your hand at embroidery at our Anderson Main Library. Visit our online calendar to register.
A SHINY NEW WEBSITE
Learning about your library is easier than ever with our new website! Use quick links to get where you want to go with ease, access your account in a few clicks, and see upcoming events in our handy new sidebar Visit andersonlibrary.org and check it out!
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
We couldn’t do the work we do without the support of The Friends of the Anderson County Library! The Friends help fund important programs and initiatives like storywalks and reading programs, such as Summer Reading and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten If you want to support your local library or volunteer your time, becoming a Friend is easy! Learn how by visiting andersonlibrary.org/friends.
Library Spotlight
Music to Our Ears: Concerts at the Library
From violinists to vocalists, the Anderson County Library has hosted a plethora of musicians over the years Showcasing local musicians is a not only a great way to enrich the lives of our patrons, but also to support the local arts community and provide opportunities for these artists to show off their skills
If music is your jam, we’re excited to announce two unique performances coming to the Anderson Main Library this December! First, join us on Wednesday, December 11 at 12:15 PM for Sonic Lunch, and celebrate holiday cheer with Dana Beigay and Audrey Adams If handbells are more your style, join us on Saturday, December 14 at 2 PM for Christmas Pops! A Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble Concert. Experience beloved carols and seasonal favorites, along with some new songs that celebrate this joyful time of year For more information about these programs, visit andersonlibraryorg/events
DATABASE DISCOVERY TAKE A
Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for your friends and family? Get advice from consumers like you on our Consumer Reports database! According to their website, “Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.” In other words, Consumer Reports is a great resource for finding unbiased, reliable reviews of popular products, such as cars, appliances, and yes, even the hottest holiday gift. Use this database to read up on all the latest product information to make informed choices this holiday season.
Accessing Consumer Reports is easy! Visit andersonlibrary.org/research-learn and scroll down until you see Consumer Reports. Log in with your library card number to access the database from anywhere, or check it out at a library near you.
ASK A LIBRARIAN
“Do you have resources for homeschool families?”
We absolutely do! We're delighted to support homeschool families in our community in several ways Join us on the third Friday of every month for our Homeschool Friday class! Choose from two convenient time slots: 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM Simply call to reserve your spot This program is designed for children ages 6-12 (first grade and up) It runs from September to May, and the Children's Department, as well as the event guide and the event calendar online, offer information for each month's program
Additionally, our library offers a wealth of resources to supplement your homeschool curriculum, such as books on various subjects across all ages, reference books available for in-library use, State Park passes, Children's Museum of the Upstate passes, Roper Mountain Science Center passes, and LEAP Station items, featuring interactive STEM kits, Citizen Science kits, birdwatching kits, sports equipment, literacy and phonics kits, and talking World Globes for geography exploration
We look forward to supporting your homeschool journey!
-Jessica C, Library Technical Assistant
OUR SHELVES
Looking for something new to read? Check out these recommendations from our staff!
The Wolves of Yellowstone Series by Rick McIntyre
“McIntyre’s series focuses on four different alphas and covers his twenty-five years with Yellowstone While not truly necessary to read the series in order, it does lay out the full lineage of all the packs and major players of Yellowstone, so you can clearly see how Wolf 8 influenced the nature of Alpha Female 06 almost two decades after his introduction to the park McIntyre has a new book, Thinking Like a Wolf: Lessons from the Yellowstone Packs, that looks at the very real things we as a society can learn from wolves and how they function as a cooperative pack, even amongst conflict and rivalries I’m pretty excited for it” - Sara L
Yours Truly by Abby
Jimenez
“Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez was a surprisingly sweet and relatable romance I enjoyed Jacob’s character the most in this book I generally resonate with the female character, but the way the author wrote Jacob’s struggle with anxiety and how he deals with it on an everyday basis made his character so lifelike I recommend this book for anyone who wants a lighthearted, contemporary romance with some lovable characters” - Miriam C
SANTA Meet & Greet with
STORIES WITH SANTA MONDAY,DEC2|6:30PM ANDERSONMAINLIBRARY
STORYTIME WITH SANTA TUESDAY,DEC3|10:30AM LANDERMEMORIALLIBRARY
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The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts
Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
New Arrivals
What Really Matters by Hal Donaldson
Foundational Yoga Flow by Collette OuseleyMoynan, et al
John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg
The Treasure Hunters Club: A Mystery by Tom Ryan
Upcoming Book Clubs
Chapters & Chatter
Tue, Dec 3 @ 2p | Belton Library
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan
Join us each month as we explore a new read and engage in a great discussion at Chapters & Chatter Book Club! Join us for a riveting discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis. Copies of the title are available for checkout from the info desk a month before the discussion.
Chuck Fleming Memorial
Thu, Dec 5 @ 5:30p | Pendleton
The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate
Cover to Cover
Thu, Dec 5 @ 6p | Powdersville
End of the year celebration! Join us to talk about your favorite reads of the year
Thirsty Thursday Romance
Thu, Dec 12 @ 6:30p | The Bradbury Bistro Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton et al
The Usual Suspects
Tue, Dec 17 @ 11a | Piedmont
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Brown Bag
Wed, Dec 18 @ 12p | Anderson
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
Who Dunnit? Mystery
Wed, Dec 18 @ 4p | Belton
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones
Brews & Books
Wed, Dec 18 @ 7:30p | Carolina Bauernhaus
The Yellow House by Sarah Broom
Storytime at the Library
Anderson Main Library
Mover and Shaker Storytime | Mondays | 10:30a
Listen and move along to stories, songs, and stretches at this movement-oriented storytime!
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
Create a Holiday Card MON, DEC 2, 9, & 16 • 4P • POWDERSVILLE
Create some unique holiday cards while discussing your favorite (or least favorite) holiday tradition! All materials will be provided
Special Storytimes
Bedtime Storytime
Wear your PJs and join us for some bedtime stories and songs!
Powdersville Library | Every 4th Tuesday | 6:30p
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
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Featured Programs
Christmas Pops! A Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble Concert SAT, DEC 14 • 2P • ANDERSON
Experience beloved carols and seasonal favorites, along with some new songs that celebrate this joyful time of year Light refreshments will be provided Registration for each person is required to ensure adequate space
Geek Fest
SAT, DEC 28 • 11A-3P • ANDERSON
Get your geek on at our Geek Fest for teens and adults! Test your SuperSmash Bros skills in our tournament, paint Dungeons & Dragons miniatures while watching Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky, and learn all about drawing from Marvel author and illustrator Jerry DeCaire. See our online calendar for more information
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!
Stories With Santa MON, DEC 2 • 6:30P
Santa is coming to the library! Join us for fun holiday stories with Santa and then let your little ones talk with Santa, leave their letters, and do other fun holiday activities with the whole family! Be sure to bring a camera for a FREE photo op with Santa!
DIY Pet Toys
WED, DEC 4 • 12P
Learn to make DIY pet toys in this Crafty Classics program This class is appropriate for dog and cat lovers alike! Ages 12+
Super Smash Bros. Afternoon SAT, DEC 7 • 3P
Come practice your Super Smash Bros skills in preparation for our Super Smash Tournament at the Anderson Library Geek Fest in December! Get ready to thrash the competition and win big! Ages 9-18
Examining Church Records for
Family
History Research
MON, DEC 9 • 5:30P
Learn how to find out which church your ancestors belonged to and examine various records that may further your genealogical research
Funding 101 with the Small Business Administration
TUE, DEC 10 • 11A
Speaker Earl Gregorich from the US SBA will talk about funding your small business Specific topics will include 7a loans, SBA Microlending, and 504 loans Other funding options will also be covered in this session.
Seed Packing Party
TUE, DEC 10 • 2P
Get into the holiday spirit at our Seed Packing Party! Join us at the library to help pack seed packets for the Seed Library while enjoying cozy hot cocoa and listening to some holiday tunes It’s a great way to give back to the community and prepare for the gardening season ahead
Winter Scavenger Hunt
TUE, DEC 10 • 4:30P
Enjoy a friendly winter scavenger hunt throughout the children's department and receive a treat upon completion! Before the hunt begins, enjoy the movie Frosty's Winter Wonderland and partake in some light refreshments Grades K-3
GO Club
TUE, DEC 10 • 5P
Join us every 2nd Tuesday for the Anderson County Library GO Club! This simple yet beautiful strategy game is perfect for anyone looking to test their skills and grow their mind.
Board Game Night with Empire Games
TUE, DEC 10 • 6P
Love board games but don't always have someone to play with? Join us for our board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Play “X-Men: Insurrection” in December Ages 14+
Sonic Lunch
WED, DEC 11 • 12:15P
Enjoy 45 minutes of great music in a variety of styles and genres performed by Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC) artists. Featuring guitarists and singers Dana Beigay & Audrey Adams in December
Tic Tac Toasty Game Night
WED, DEC 11 • 5:30P
It’s cold outside, but you don’t have to be! Bring your friends and enjoy a cozy game night at the Library Play Uno, Scrabble, Pictionary, or bring your own game to play!
Pokémon Club
THU, DEC 12 • 4:30P
Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Learn how to play the Pokémon TCG with My First Pokémon Battle and Pokémon Battle Academy Already know how to play? Feel free to bring your own deck to play with friends. Ages 6-12.
DIY Gift Ribbons
THU, DEC 12 • 5:30P
Step up your gift-giving game or add a special flair to party décor with these easy DIY ribbon gift toppers for any occasion Ages 12+
Tips & Tricks for Using Ancestry Library Edition
FRI, DEC 13 • 4P
Join us to cover some simple tips and tricks for using Ancestry Library Edition for your genealogical research
Vision Board Decks
SAT, DEC 14 • 10A
Vision boarding is a great way to set the tone for the coming year! Join local mixed media artist Consie Sindet and learn all about creating your own pocked-sized vision boards Ages 13+
Christmas Pops! A Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble
Concert
SAT, DEC 14 • 2P
Experience beloved carols and seasonal favorites, along with some new songs that celebrate this joyful time of year Light refreshments will be provided
Snowflake Embroidery
TUE, DEC 17 • 1P
Join us for Crafty Classics! In this class we will be embroidering beautiful snowflakes on dramatic dark backgrounds for a striking wintertime piece Ages 12+
Craft Movie Night: Death Becomes Her & Wine Bottle Upcycle
TUE, DEC 17 • 5:30P
Have you ever dreamed of living forever? It’s an enticing thought, but there’s often a catch and a cost Join us for the final Craft Movie Night of the year as we watch Death Becomes Her Get inspired to decorate and upcycle your own wine bottle, transforming something ordinary into a stunning masterpiece! Ages 14+
Tween Art Club
WED, DEC 18 • 5P
Are you interested in art of any kind? Join us for Tween Art Club, where we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them
Pocket Planner Zines
WED, DEC 18 • 5:30P
Need a pocket-sized weekly planner? Come make one! Zines can function as a notetaking method that fits in your pocket as well as a one-week planner! Ages 12+
LEGO® Club
THU, DEC 19 • 4P
We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills
Anime Club
THU, DEC 19 • 5:30P
Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime Each month we'll have a bonus game or activity as well!
Homeschool Friday
FRI, DEC 20 • 10:30A & 12P
Join Samantha Pace from Clemson’s SNAP-Ed program and learn how to create a fun, winter-themed snack! This is a great opportunity for a basic life skill and to find a new favorite recipe For ages 6 (and in 1st grade) through 12
Morning
Fiber
SAT, DEC 21 • 10A
Join us to get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends Ages 12+
Geek Fest: Marvel Drawing with Author and Illustrator Jerry DeCaire
SAT, DEC 28 • 11A & 2P
In this dynamic 15-hour session, Marvel Comics Author and Illustrator Jerry DeCaire will unveil the secrets behind comic creation, showcasing drawing techniques and the step-bystep process of crafting a comic from concept to completion Ages 12+
Geek Fest: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
SAT, DEC 28 • 11A
Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate Super Smash Bros champ? You're invited to test out your skills in this fun, competitive event This is a bracket-style competition, where the more you win, the further you advance; can you make it all the way to the end? Ages 12+.
Geek
Fest: Dungeons & Dragons
Miniature Painting and Castle in the Sky
SAT, DEC 28 • 1P
Join us for an amazing afternoon of fun and creativity! Whether you're an experienced miniature painter or a newbie, you'll have a blast painting your own D&D Miniature while watching the timeless classic, Castle in the Sky, written and directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki Ages 12+
Over Easy Exercise
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS • 12:30P
Kelly Jo Barnwell brings her Over Easy Exercise for Senior Adults program to the Library This program will aid your ability to keep moving and building your strength.
Card Sharks
TUE, DEC 10 • 2P
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
The Belton Bunco Bunch
MON, DEC 16 • 2P
Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds
Play with fellow fans at this monthly program
Cooking Matters!
TUE, DEC 17 • 2P
Join a health educator from the Clemson SNAP-Ed program and learn about nutritional information and great recipes in this presentation
“Reel” Connections
TUE, DEC 17 • 5:30P
Lights, camera, action! Celebrate the holiday season and watch the classic movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Rated G) Enjoy a Grinchinspired snack (may contain allergens) and make your very own Grinch ornament, too!
Dots, Doubles, and Dominoes
WED, DEC 18 • 2P
Join us at this monthly program to play a round of dominoes with other community members
Curious Crafters
THU, DEC 19 • 2P
Come join us for a fun and relaxing craft time at this monthly craft gathering This month, celebrate the winter season and create an adorable snowman!
Out to Win
MON, DEC 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+
Chair Yoga
EVERY THURSDAY • 11A
Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane
Make It Monday
MON, DEC 2 • 2P
Feeling crafty? Join us the first Monday of each month to create a unique craft! This month, create fun snowflake decorations out of cardboard rolls.
Lander Memorial Library
Storytime With Santa TUE, DEC 3 • 10:30A
Enjoy some stories and snacks with Santa during this special storytime, then take a photo with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick himself
Think Outside the Box Thursday:
Visit With Santa THU, DEC 5 • 3:30P
Come to the library and meet Santa during this special session of Think Outside the Box Thursday
Pendleton Library
Chair Yoga
EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P
Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane
LEGO® Club
WED, DEC 4 & 18 • 4P
We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills
Pendleton Craft Studio
TUE, DEC 10 • 2P
Get creative at the library on the second Tuesday of each month with a new, fun craft In December, learn to create your very own stamp!
Homeschool Enrichment: Sugar
Cookie Decorating Party FRI, DEC 13 • 11A
Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for a hands-on hour of crafting and cookie decorating Decorate a unique cookie box, then frost some sugar cookie trees based on the various seasons!
Second Saturday Shenanigans: Crunch & Munch SAT, DEC 14 • 10:30A
Put on your chef hat and learn to make no-bake, kid-friendly snacks during this special program! Please note peanuts, almonds, and other nuts will be used in these snacks. Visit our online calendar to see a full list of food allergens
Library
Think Outside the Box Thursday: Cooking Matters! THU, DEC 12 • 3:30P
Learn all about the importance of cooking and healthy eating from the experts at Clemson SNAP-Ed
Think Outside the Box Thursday: For the Birds THU, DEC 19 • 3:30P
Today we are helping our feathered friends by painting bird houses and making bird feeders out of pinecones!
Fri-YAY Teen Drop-In MON, NOV 4 • 2P
Enjoy a causal afternoon at the library to end the week Each month we'll have an array of games, activities, and maybe even a craft or movie.
Moms & Munchkins:
Mother Support Group
EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY • 10:30A
Join your fellow moms at the Library and meet new friends, hear some great information from local experts and unwind with some hot tea
Create a Holiday Card
MON, DEC 2, 9 & 16 • 4P
Create some unique holiday cards while discussing your favorite (or least favorite) holiday tradition! All materials will be provided
Do-It Tuesday TUE, DEC 3 • 5P
How creative can you be? Make your own artwork using newspapers and magazines at this month's Do-It Tuesday get-together
Teen Craft Cafe TUE, DEC 10 • 5P
Come be crafty for an hour at the library! Each program will focus on a different type of craft and light snacks will be provided Join us for Paint Pouring 101 this month and create an abstract piece of art!
LEGO® Club
THU, DEC 12 • 4P
We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills
Senior Spotlights FRI, DEC 13 • 10A
Enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks while learning about this month’s topic This month, learn about “living a WOW life”
BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs
SAT, DEC 14 • 11:30A
Children ages 6-12 can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book of their choice to a registered therapy dog.
Powdersville Library
Reading With Santa TUE, DEC 17 • 6:30P
Join us for an evening of fun games, crafts, and face painting Also, enjoy some snacks while you listen to a special story read to you by Santa Claus!
Saturday Movie Fun: The Polar Express SAT, DEC 21 • 11A
All aboard! Put on your PJs and enjoy a showing of the holiday classic, The Polar Express Enjoy hot cocoa and munch on some yummy snacks while you watch the movie!
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 andersonlibrary.org/events.
Computer Basics for Teens
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY
BEGINNING SEPT 5 • 11A
Learn basic computer software like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for academic purposes For grades 9-12
Computer Basics
MON, DEC 2 • 5:30P
Learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is, and how to use it
Email Essentials
THU, DEC 5 • 3P
Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send, receive, reply to, and forward messages
Google Drive with Google Slides
THU, DEC 12 • 10A
Learn all about what you can create using Google Slides
A Look Ahead
Internet Basics
MON, DEC 16 • 5:30P
Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites
Microsoft Word Basics
THU, DEC 19 • 3P
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format, manipulate, save, print, and share a text-based document
Three Kings Storytime
MON, JAN 6 • 4P • POWDERSVILLE
¡La biblioteca es para todos! The library is for everyone! Celebrate library advocate Pura Belpré, who shook New York City by welcoming Spanishspeaking patrons into the library for a special bilingual storytime that focused on Three Kings Day
Do-It Tuesday: Rigamajig Take II
TUE, JAN 7 • 5P • POWDERSVILLE
Play with Rigamajig Kits and see what you can come up with at this month’s Do-It Tuesday program!
LEGO® Build-Off
WED, JAN 8 • 5P • ANDERSON
Are you ready to build your way to victory? Join us at the library for a LEGO® build-off challenge!
Think Outside the Box Thursday: Macro Dress-Up
THU, JAN 9 • 3:30P • LANDER MEMORIAL
Tails, gills and breathing tubes, EW! Dress up as macroinvertebrates as we learn about these creatures.
Homeschool Enrichment: Going to the Dogs
FRI, JAN 10 • 11A • PENDLETON
We're going to the dogs! Join the SC Dogs Therapy Group for a fun hour of reading to one of the group's furry friends.
Crochet
Basics
FRI, JAN 10 • 2P • ANDERSON
Unwind with a new hobby and start crocheting! Have you been searching for where to start on your fiber arts journey? Join us in the Electric City Makerspace to learn the foundational stitches and explore the fiber arts tools we have in the space Ages 12+
Second Saturday Shenanigans: Papermaking
SAT, JAN 11 • 10:30A • PENDLETON
Put away those screens and get back to basics: paper Learn about the life cycle of paper before getting hands on and making your own paper with Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Mini
Makers: Pokémon Afternoon
SAT, JAN 11 • 3P • ANDERSON
Come join us in the Electric City Makerspace for a special Pokémon afternoon full of crafts, snacks and activities! Ages 8-17
The Belton Bunco Bunch
MON, JAN 13 • 2P • BELTON
Bunco is a dice game where players take turns rolling three dice in an attempt to score points and have the highest score at the end of six rounds Play with fellow fans at this monthly program
Card
Sharks
TUE, JAN 14 • 2P • BELTON
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
The Twelfth Annual The Twelfth Annual
Anderson County Library System Anderson County Library System
POETRY CONTEST
Professional and amateur writers ages 12+: submit your original poem between January 13 - February 22, 2025
One submission per person.
Entries will be published in an anthology that will be available for preorder and added to the Library’s collections.
One adult and one teen will be selected for a grand prize and a complimentary printed copy of the book. Poems will be judged on originality, creativity, and artistic quality. Winners will be announced in April 2025.
For a full list of rules, please see the Library’s website (https:// www.andersonlibrary.org/poetry-contest).
Anderson Main Library
300 N McDuffie St • Anderson • (864) 260-4500
Mon-Thu: 9a-8p | Fri-Sat: 9a-6p | Sun: 2p-6p
Belton Library
91 Breazeale St • Belton • (864) 338-8330
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Bookmobile bookmobile@andersonlibrary.org (864) 260-4500 ext 176
Iva Library
106 East Broad St • Iva • (864) 348-6150
Mon-Fri: 10a-6p | Sat: 10a-2p
Jennie Erwin Library
318 N. Shirley Ave. Honea Path (864) 369-7751
Mon-Fri: 10a-6p | Sat: 10a-2p
Lander Memorial Library
925 Greenville Dr • Williamston • (864) 847-5238
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Pendleton Library
650 S Mechanic St • Pendleton • (864) 646-3045
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Piedmont Library
1407 SC Hwy 86 • Piedmont • (864) 845-6534
Mon-Fri: 10a-6p | Sat: 10a-2p
Powdersville Library
4 Civic Court • Powdersville • (864) 295-1190
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Westside Community Center Library
1100 W. Franklin St. Anderson (864) 260-4660
Mon-Fri: 10a-4p
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ALL LIBRARIES CLOSE AT 6 PM DEC 23-JAN 3
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