Jan-Mar 2025 Event Guide

event guide

JAN-MAR 2025

Time To Chill.

Enjoy some downtime this winter with a new reading challenge for adults, fun activities for kids & teens, and more!

Join the Chapter Chasers Adult Reading Challenge!

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Submit Your Poem to Our 12th Annual Poetry Contest

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Books & Community Returns for 2025

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PLUS: Celebrate Black History Month with SC Humanities speaker Herb Frasier (pg. 5) Apply to be a part of our 2025 ReadLocal. Author Fair, starting March 1! (pg. 11) Jump into spring with the Seed Library (pg. 12)

Director ’s Corner

Happy New Year! Bet you’ve made some goals for 2025, and if one of those is to read more, you’ve come to the right place. I’d like to suggest several opportunities available to you that could help!

1. Join a book club. The library has 8 book clubs offered across the county and at various locations. Several are genre-based and may pique your interest in being the types of books you like to read. However, I’d like to also suggest that book clubs open you to new things you’d never pick up, and that’s a good thing! I personally co-lead the Brews and Books Club, and let me tell you that even if you only read part of the book, we still want you to attend and take part in the discussion, so just come on!

2. Participate in our latest Adult Reading Challenge – Chapter Chasers!

This is our new reading program for adults and we are excited to try something new. There will be a theme, meetups, and fun each month!

3. The library will return with its early Books and Community event in March. This year we will read Dopesick by Beth Macy. The theme is addiction and we will have several discussions and programs surrounding the topic.

4. Finally – choose digital audiobooks! Don’t have time to sit and read? I get it! I myself am almost fully a listener these days and it helped me read 32 books in 2024!

What is Annie Reading?

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

by Phaedra Patrick

THINGS WE

love

Check out what our staff are loving this month!

NEW YEAR, NEW SKILLS Celebrate the new year by trying a new skill, such as learning a new language with Mango Languages.

With over 70 languages available (ranging from Spanish to “Pirate”), the possibilities are endless. All you need is a free library card to access thousands of hours of content. Visit our website to learn more.

FOR THE BIRDS Did you know that our Anderson Main and Pendleton libraries offer birdwatching opportunities? Take part in Project Feederwatch every Friday and Saturday at the Main Library, and every Monday and Tuesday at the Pendleton Library!

GROWING TOGETHER Let’s grow together! Our 2025 Seed Library opens February 3 at the Anderson Main Library. Pick up seeds to start your own garden, and maybe even learn something new by attending one of our gardening classes, led by experts in the field. Can’t make it to the Anderson Main Library? No worries! Our Traveling Seed Library will visit all our library branch locations starting February 18.

Library Spotlight

Celebrate Black History Month at the library with special events highlighting the richness of Black artistry and storytelling!

Our Electric City Makerspace is hosting three unique Black History Month events! Enjoy an evening of spoken word, brought to you by artist Moody Black on Wednesday, February 12 at 6 PM. Dive into the world of George Herriman, the groundbreaking comic artist, and explore his distinctive style in a hands-on ‘Artist Highlight’ program on Saturday, February 15 at 3 PM. If documentaries are more your thing, join us on Monday, February 24 at 6 PM for a special screening of Black Memorabilia, a provocative film about the people who reproduce, consume, and reclaim racially-charged Black memorabilia.

Plus, don’t miss a thought-provoking event sponsored by South Carolina Humanities, Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth with Herb Frazier on Saturday, February 8 at 11 AM. Join Herb Frazier, co-editor of Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth, as he delves into this impactful anthology of essays and poems from 47 diverse voices. Visit andersonlibrary.org to register.

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DATABASE DISCOVERY

TAKE A PEEK AT

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

Have you ever wanted to learn something new, but didn’t have the time to take an inperson class? Perhaps Universal Class is for you! Universal Class is your go-to resource for all things learning, offering over 100 courses on popular topics such as writing skills, business etiquette, Microsoft Office, and more. You can take classes on your own time, at your own pace, and even earn CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and certificates.

The best part though, is that Universal Class is free with your library card!

Questions? Contact your library to learn more about this amazing database!

ASK A

LIBRARIAN “Do you have a reading challenge for adults?”

We do - beginning January 2025!

Join our new year-long adult reading challenge and put 10 more books on your ‘I read that!’ list. We’ve put together 12 reading themes that offer something for everyone – read books from 10 of the 12, and you’re a finisher!

For more information or to sign up for the challenge, visit: https://www.andersonlibrary.org/chapter-chasers-adultreading-challenge or scan this QR code:

Happy 2025 reading!

-Heather B, Head of Adult Services

Dancing Through Space

by Lydia Lukidis, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud “This captivating picture book biography explores Dr. Mae Jemison's journey, juxtaposing her two passions - science and dance - on opposing pages.

As the story unfolds, her two passions both compete and blend. Filled with engaging narrative and evocative illustrations, we experience Jemison's triumphs and setbacks, personally and socially, as she handles being a Black woman in science and the stress of dancing and failing, ultimately bringing her to a breathtaking moment of weightlessness as she "...danced through space and floated among the stars.” - Jessica C.

Better Than the Movies

by Lynn Painter

“Liz Buxbaum has been crushing on her childhood best friend, Michael, for ages. When said best friend moves back to town, she’s determined to win his heart and make him hers. The problem? Michael still sees her as “Little Liz,” the dorky girl he grew up with.

To prove him wrong (and make him jealous), Liz teams up with her neighbor, Wes, for a fake dating scheme. As time goes on, it becomes apparent that Liz’s plan is working, but her feelings for Michael are quickly fading, replaced by an unexpected attraction to Wes. This YA rom-com is a cute, funny read that will make you smile.” - Rachel L..

chapter chasers

2025 adult reading challenge

Grown-ups, this one’s for you!

Looking to up your reading game in 2025, or just want to switch up what types of books you read?

Join our Chapter Chasers Adult Reading Challenge, where you will be challenged to read from a variety of genres and explore various topics throughout the year.

Our team of talented librarians have chosen 12 prompts for you to choose from. Complete 10 of the 12 prompts and you’re a finisher!

What are you waiting for? Visit andersonlibrary.org/chapter-chasers-adultreading-challenge for more information, including how to sign up for the challenge. And don’t miss our kick-off party on Sunday, January 26 at 3 PM at the Anderson Main Library!

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New Arrivals

The Mirror

by Nora Roberts

Small Space Revolution

by Tayshan Hayden-Smith

Growing Up Urkel

by Jaleel White

Becoming Little Shell

by Chris La Tray

How to Steal a Galaxy

by Beth Revis

Vanishing Treasures

by Katherine Rundell

Is She Really Going Out With Him?

by Sophie Cousens

The Courting of Bristol Keats

by Mary E. Pearson

Upcoming Book Clubs Brown Bag Book Club

Wed, Jan 22, Feb 26, and Mar 26 @ 12p | Anderson Main Library Join us each month as we explore a new read and engage in a great discussion at Brown Bag Book Club! Join us for a riveting discussion of Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney in January, Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez in February, and Dopesick by Beth Macy in March. Copies of the title are available for checkout from the check-out desk a month before the discussion.

Chapters & Chatter

Tue, Jan 7, Feb 6, Mar 5 @ 2p | Belton Jan: The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate Feb: South of the Buttonwood Tree

by Heather Webber Mar: Dopesick by Beth Macy

Cover to Cover

Thu, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6 @ 6p | Powdersville Jan: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Feb: A Bad Day for Sorry by Sophie Littlefield Mar: Dopesick by Beth Macy

Thirsty Thursday Romance

Thu, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6 @ 6:30p Email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org for location information.

Jan: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore Feb: Faebound by Saara El-Arifi Mar: Chaos Theory by Nic Stone

Brews & Books

Wed, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19 @ 7:30p Carolina Bauernhaus Jan: Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

by Phaedra Patrick Feb: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn Mar: Dopesick by Beth Macy

The Usual Suspects 4

Tue, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 19 @ 11a | Piedmont Jan: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich Feb: Murder at the Courthouse by A. H. Gabhart Mar: Digging Up Trouble by Kitt Crowe

Book Club and Tea Bag Swap

Tue, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25 @ 6p Lander Memorial Come enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, hot tea, and some snacks as we discuss the books we are reading.

Who Dunnit? Mystery

Thu, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27 @ 4p | Belton Jan: A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins Feb: The End of Her by Shari Lapena Mar: Three Days Missing by Kimberly Belle

Chuck Fleming Memorial

Thu, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27 @ 6p | Pendleton Jan: Trust by Hernan Diaz Feb: An Unfinished Love Story

by Doris Kearns Goodwin Mar: Dopesick by Beth Macy

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 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.

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

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

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 Elevate Your Game: Leadership Skills with NFL's Ricky Sapp

Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth with Herb Frazier

Ask the Artist with Aubrey Coffee

TUE, FEB 4 • 6P • ANDERSON

SAT, FEB 8 • 11A • ANDERSON

SAT, MAR 29 • 12:30P • PENDLETON

Join us for an inspiring event featuring Ricky Sapp, former Clemson Football player, NFL athlete, and author of Dream Big. He will share his journey and insights on effective leadership, drawing from his experiences on and off the field. Ages 12+.

Join Herb Frazier, co-editor of Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth, as he delves into this impactful anthology of essays and poems from 47 diverse voices.

Join us for a gallery celebration and presentation of the current exhibition in the Friends Gallery by local artist Aubrey Coffee. Light refreshments will be served.

Ages 12+.

This program is sponsored by South Carolina Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage. Ages 12+.

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

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Anderson Main Library

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

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!

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build an Airplane JANUARY 1-31 • TUE-THU 1:30P-7:30P, SAT 9:30A-5:30P IN THE MAKERSPACE Join this monthly LEGO® building challenge and see what you can create! In January, use LEGOs® to build an airplane. Ages 12+.

Craft Café: Watercolor Postcards JANUARY 4-30 • TUE-THU 1:30P-7:30P, SAT 9:30A-5:30P IN THE MAKERSPACE Located at the front of our Makerspace on the second floor, the Electric City Creative Craft Café is a space where patrons can work on a monthly rotating craft! This month, explore watercolor postcards. Ages 12+.

LEGO® Build-Off WED, JAN 8 • 5P Are you ready to build your way to victory? Join us at the library for a LEGO® build-off challenge — a fiveround competition that will test your creativity, speed, and building skills.

Compete against other LEGO® fans and show off your talents!

Pokémon Club THU, JAN 9, FEB 13, & MAR 13 • 4:30P Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Test your trivia knowledge in January, join our Pokémon Party in February, and play with trading cards in March.

Crochet Basics FRI, JAN 10 • 2P Have you been searching for where to start on your fiber arts journey? Unwind with a new hobby and start crocheting!

Join us in the Electric City Makerspace to learn the foundational stitches and explore the fiber arts tools we have available in the space. Ages 12+.

Homeschool Friday: Poses with Pooches

MON, JAN 13 • 5:30P

FRI, JAN 17 • 10:30A & 12P

Examine various types of pension records to uncover valuable details about your ancestor's life.

Getting a mind and body workout through yoga, but with dogs? Yes, please! SC Therapy Dogs will be on-site with their adorable pooches for this interactive program. Ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

The Most Magnificent Thing TUE, JAN 14 • 4:30P Partake in a creative adventure inspired by "The Most Magnificent Thing"! Kids will hear the story and then unleash their inner inventors by crafting their very own magnificent creations using recycled materials.

GO Club TUE, JAN 14, FEB 11, & MAR 11 • 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

Introduction to the Cricut Maker 3 SAT, JAN 18 • 10A Curious about the Cricut Maker 3?

Come to this class to get an overview of the machine’s capabilities and uses here in the Makerspace! Ages 12+.

Understanding Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps WED, JAN 22 • 5:30P Join us to discuss Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Learn what they are, where to find them, and how to read them!

TUE, JAN 14, FEB 11 & MAR 11 • 6P

One Page Wonder Journals

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 Concept in January, Love Letter in February, and Fluxx in March. Ages 14+.

Local artist Consie Sindet will break down how to turn a square sheet into a small journal or booklet that's a perfect fit for on-the-go journaling. Ages 14+

Embroidered Hand Towels WED, JAN 15 • 3P Study Sashiko embroidery and use geometric designs to decorate hand towels for a simple and timeless look in this Crafty Classics class. Ages 12+.

Tween Art Club

WED, JAN 22 • 6P

Stay Safe: Protecting Families from Human Trafficking THU, JAN 23 • 6P Learn about keeping your family safe from the dangers of human trafficking in this informational session, presented

by First Light Resource Center.

WED, JAN 15, FEB 19 & MAR 19 • 5P

Morning Fiber

Are you interested in art? The third Wednesday of each month, we will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.

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

LEGO® Club THU, JAN 16, FEB 20, & MAR 20 • 4P We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills.

Mini Makers: Pokémon Afternoon

Anime Club

SAT, JAN 11 • 3P

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

Come join us in the Anderson County Library Makerspace for a special Pokémon afternoon full of crafts and snacks and activities! Ages 8-17.

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Using Pension Records in Genealogy Research

THU, JAN 16, FEB 20, & MAR 20 • 5:30P

SAT, JAN 25 & FEB 22 • 10A

National Seed Swap Day Exchange SAT, JAN 25 • 10A Join Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Seed Swap to celebrate National Seed Swap Day 2025! Bring any seeds from your garden, leftover seeds, or unique seeds to trade with fellow garden enthusiasts!

Ages 12+.

Painter’s Station Art Club SAT, JAN 25, FEB 22 & MAR 22 • 2P Painter's Station Art Club is back! Join us to create your own masterpiece using different styles and techniques.

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

Anderson Main Library

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

Chapter Chasers Adult Reading Challenge Kickoff

Elevate Your Game: Leadership Skills with NFL's Ricky Sapp

SUN, JAN 26 • 3P

TUE, FEB 4 • 6P

Join fellow book lovers as we kick off our exciting new year long adult reading challenge, Chapter Chasers!

Connect with other readers, exchange book recommendations, and get inspired. Don’t miss out on the fun – let's read, chat, and snack our way through this adventure together!

Join us for an inspiring event featuring Ricky Sapp, former Clemson football player, NFL athlete, and author of Dream Big. He will share his journey and insights on effective leadership, drawing from his experiences on and off the field. Ages 12+.

Craft Movie Night: Ocean’s 8 & Prop Money Art

WED, FEB 5 • 1:30P

TUE, JAN 28 • 5:30P Kick off the year in style by participating in the most creative heist of your life at Craft Movie Night. We'll be watching Ocean's Eight, featuring Sandra Bullock and her crew as they plan to steal a $150 million Cartier necklace. While you enjoy the movie, you'll have the opportunity to use prop money as your canvas to express your artistic flair! Ages 14+.

Sewn Pencil Pouch THU, JAN 30 • 5:30P In this class we will make wrap-around pencil pouches perfect for storing a variety of craft tools. Ages 12+.

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Robot FEBRUARY 1-28 • TUE-THU 1:30P-7:30P, SAT 9:30A-5:30P IN THE MAKERSPACE Join this monthly LEGO® building challenge and see what you can create! In February, use LEGOs® to build a robot. Ages 12+.

Craft Café: Zine Station FEBRUARY 1-27 • TUE-THU 1:30P-7:30P, SAT 9:30A-5:30P IN THE MAKERSPACE Located at the front of our Makerspace on the second floor, the Electric City Creative Craft Cafe is a space where patrons can work on a monthly rotating craft! This month, create your very own zine. Ages 12+.

Zines 101: Self-Publishing for Yourself SAT, FEB 1 • 3:30P A zine is a small publication that anyone can create to share whatever they feel like they need to share. Learn all about publishing your own zine at this program. Ages 12+.

Cherry Keychain Learn how to make pom-poms by hand while making a cherry keychain, just in time for Valentine's Day! Ages 12+.

Snack Squad WED, FEB 5 & MAR 5 • 5P Cook up a storm with Clemson SNAPED, making yummy treats and snacks that are perfect for after-school munchies or sharing with friends.

Seed Starting 101 THU, FEB 6 • 5:30P Learn the basics of starting seeds and get a head start on this spring’s growing season. Presented by Ann Marie with Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth with Herb Frazier SAT, FEB 8 • 11A Join Herb Frazier, co-editor of Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth, as he delves into this impactful anthology of essays and poems from 47 diverse voices. Ages 12+.

Saturday STEAM Lab

Literary Showdown: A Jeopardy Game TUE, FEB 11 • 4:30P Come out for an afternoon of fun and learning with our exciting Jeopardy game, where kids can test their knowledge of popular books!

Sonic Lunch WED, FEB 12 & MAR 12 • 12:15P Bring your lunch and enjoy 45 minutes of great music by Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC) artists for free! Visit our website for the latest performer information.

Chocolate Olympics WED, FEB 12 • 5P Take part in our Chocolate Olympics!

Compete in events like taste-testing, sorting, and even Pudding Pictionary.

Along the way, you’ll also learn some tidbits about the history of chocolate.

Local History Talks: Anderson Jewish History featuring Barry Draisen THU, FEB 13 • 1P Explore the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of the local Jewish community with Barry Draisen in this informative program.

Felt Conversation Hearts FRI, FEB 14 • 3P Hand-sew your own felt conversation heart and add your personal touch with a custom saying to celebrate Valentine's Day. Ages 12+.

DIY Washi Tape

SAT, FEB 8 • 2P

SAT, FEB 15 • 10A

Join us for our brand-new Saturday STEAM Lab! This time, take part in our Creation Lab. Make use of art, science, math, and more in a hands-on environment. See what you can create!

Learn how to make your own washi tape so you can have that perfect finishing touch for all your projects. Led by local artist Consie Sindet.

Large Format Printing 101

Artist Highlight: George Herriman, Creating Comics

MON, FEB 10 • 3:30P

SAT, FEB 15 • 3P

Are you interested in printing banners, posters, or maps? Learn about large format printing options in the Electric City Creative Makerspace. Ages 12+.

Learn about famous comic artist George Herriman and his art style, and learn to draw in his unique way in this session of Artist Highlight! Ages 12+.

How to Use AI in Marketing Your Small Business with the Small Business Administration TUE, FEB 11 • 11A Learn how to use artificial intelligence to help market your small business.

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

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Anderson Main Library

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

Law Talk: Wills, Estate, and Probate

Craft Café: Make Your Own Sketchbook

Foil Art

TUE, FEB 18 • 5P

AVAILABLE DURING MARCH OPEN CREATE HOURS IN THE MAKERSPACE

Unleash your creativity with simple materials and transform everyday objects into stunning works of art! With aluminum foil, yarn, and cardboard, you can craft unique sculptures.

Do you have questions regarding Wills, Estates, and Probate? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Located at the front of our Makerspace on the second floor, the Electric City Creative Craft Cafe is a space where patrons can work on a monthly rotating craft! This month, create your very own sketchbook. Ages 12+.

Homeschool Friday: Animal Adaptations!

FRI, FEB 21 • 10:30A & 12P

The Teamwork Trials: Teambuilding for Tweens WED, MAR 12 • 5P

Learn how you can print-to-cut your own sticker designs in our Makerspace using the Cricut Maker 3! Ages 12+.

Work together with new friends to solve puzzles, complete tasks, and achieve different goals. It’s the perfect way to have a blast while discovering the magic of teamwork!

Felt Four Leaf Clovers

Sewing 101: Buttons

WED, MAR 5 • 3:30P

THU, MAR 13 • 5:30P

Celebrate Black History Month with this special showing of the profound documentary, Black Memorabilia.

Practice your hand sewing with mini felt four leaf clovers. Carry as a lucky charm or add to another project. Ages 12+.

Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden: Testing and Amending Your Soil for Success

For this Sewing 101 class we will be going over sewing buttons and buttonholes, and the various methods available. Ages 12+.

Raised Bed Gardening

Join us for an interactive experience to learn about animal adaptations and camouflage. Ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

Black Memorabilia: A Documentary Showing MON, FEB 24 • 6P

TUE, FEB 25 • 5:30P Learn about the crucial role soil plays in gardening and how to test its quality.

Craft Movie Night: The Little Mermaid & Glass Seashell Vases TUE, FEB 25 • 5:30P Join us as we travel under the sea with Ariel and sing along to your favorite songs. Plus, you can make your own seashell vase! Ages 14+.

Project Preservation: A History of Black Schools in Anderson County WED, FEB 26 • 3P Speaker Terence Hassan from the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture will share the history of Black schools in Anderson County.

Cross-stitch Greeting Cards

SAT, MAR 1 • 11A

THU, MAR 6 • 5:30P Explore the benefits of raised bed gardening! Learn how to build raised beds, select the right soil, and choose plants that thrive in this space-efficient gardening method.

Level Up: Mario Day Celebration for Teens SAT, MAR 8 • 2P Race into fun this Mario Day! Join us for Mario Kart gaming, and get creative with Mario-themed crafts like keychains and locker decor.

Mario Day SAT, MAR 8 • 2P Celebrate Mario Day with games, crafts, and more! Plus, meet some of your favorite Mario characters.

Unlocking Family History: The Power of Timelines in Genealogy MON, MAR 10 • 5:30P

Combine your love for the fiber arts and paper crafting with this simple introduction to cross-stitch. Ages 12+.

In this class, you will learn how to create a detailed timeline for your ancestors, using historical records and genealogical research to map out key events in their lives.

How to Get Free Money for School

Pricing Strategies with the Small Business Administration

THU, FEB 27 • 5P

THU, FEB 27 • 6P

TUE, MAR 11 • 11A

Hear Angela Hill talk about how to find the right scholarships that apply to YOU to propel you to a more affordable education.

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Cricut Print-to-Cut Stickers

TUE, MAR 11 • 4:30P

This course covers the most common pricing methods and why each one, individually, makes for a poor pricing strategy.

How to Rock the Workplace with Angela Hill THU, MAR 13 • 6P Tweens and teens! If you've ever had any questions about how to succeed in the workplace, we've got the answers for you! Hear Angela Hill talk about being a good employee and more.

Ages 8-18.

AnMed: Safety & Drunk Driving SAT, MAR 15 • 3P Join our friends from AnMed as they talk to us about the impacts and effects of impaired driving. Also, see the effects of drunk driving firsthand by driving a kart wearing drunk goggles! Ages 9-18.

Sewn Reusable Cup Cozy MON, MAR 17 • 2:30P Make a reusable coffee cup cozy!

These cozies make the perfect gift for anyone. Ages 12+.

Homeschool Friday: History's Mysteries FRI, MAR 21 • 10:30A & 12P Get ready for an adventure like no other as we challenge you to escape an Amelia Earhart-themed escape room! Ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

Journal Making FRI, MAR 21 • 3:30P Make your own customized journal in the Makerspace by using simple bookbinding techniques! Ages 12+.

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

Anderson Main Library

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

Dopesick Panel Discussion SAT, MAR 22 • 2P Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion centered on Dopesick, the critically acclaimed book by Beth Macy that has been chosen as our 2025 Books and Community title. This compelling narrative dives deep into the opioid crisis, examining its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities.

The panel will feature experts from various fields, including public health, addiction recovery, and law enforcement, who will offer diverse perspectives on the themes presented in the book. Whether you're familiar with Dopesick or are just discovering its impact, this discussion will provide valuable insights into one of the most urgent public health issues of our time.

Craft Movie Night: Black Widow & Comic Collage Journal and Bookmarks TUE, MAR 25 • 5:30P Join us for Craft Movie Night to watch Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh as they team up to defeat a familiar enemy.

Try not to get too distracted by this action-packed spy thriller while you create a superhero-themed collage journal and bookmark! Ages 14+.

Collaged Tags TUE, MAR 25 • 5:30P

On Familysearch.org WED, MAR 26 • 5:30P Discover familysearch.org and how to search its records, catalog, and wiki!

How to Make It As An Entrepreneur with Angela Hill THU, MAR 27 • 6P Tweens and teens! Ever had an idea you knew could make it big but didn't have the tools to see it fulfilled? Hear Angela Hill guide you through the mindsets, tools, and roadmaps to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the 21st century! Ages 9-18.

Local artist Consie Sindet will show you how to create collage paper tags. These tags can be tucked into your journal, planner, or anywhere else between pages for note-taking! Ages 14+.

Belton Library

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

Over Easy Exercise

Food, Fun, and Friends

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS • 12:30P

THU, JAN 16 & MAR 20 • 4P

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.

Get cozy at the library and partake in Food, Fun, and Friends! An expert from Clemson SNAP-Ed will teach us how to cook a delicious snack.

The Belton Bunco Bunch MON, JAN 13, FEB 10, & MAR 10 • 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.

Card Sharks TUE, JAN 14, FEB 11, & MAR 11 • 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.

Dots, Doubles, and Dominoes WED, JAN 15, FEB 19, & MAR 19 • 2P Join us at this monthly program to play a round of dominoes with other community members.

Wise Guys! STEM & STEAM TUE, JAN 21, FEB 18, & MAR 18 • 1P Be a Wise Guy! Partake in challenging activities that will grow your mind each month.

Out to Win MON, JAN 27, FEB 24, & MAR 24 • 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+

Cooking Matters!

TUE, JAN 28, FEB 25, & MAR 25 • 2P Join a health educator from the Clemson SNAP-Ed program and learn about nutritional information and great recipes in this presentation.

“Reel” Connections: Gnomeo and Juliet TUE, FEB 18 • 5:30P Lights, camera, action! Love is in the air, so let's gather to watch Gnomeo and Juliet (Rated G). Enjoy a "gnome" inspired snack (may contain allergens) and make your very own gnome to decorate your room or locker!

Traveling Seed Library MON, MAR 3 - FRI, MAR 7 The Traveling Seed Library (TSL) will visit each library branch and stay for a one-week time period, allowing you more access to seeds. Patrons may check out up to 5 seed packets per day with a valid library card.

Law Talk: Advanced Healthcare Directives THU, MAR 13 • 4P Do you have questions regarding Advanced Healthcare Directives? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Law Talk: Wills, Estate, and Probate THU, FEB 12 • 5:15P

Curious Crafters THU, JAN 16, FEB 20, & MAR 20 • 2P Join us for a fun and relaxing craft time! Create a candy jar gnome in January, a leprechaun in a box in February, and Easter eggs in March.

Do you have questions regarding Wills, Estates, and Probate? 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 andersonlibrary.org/events to register for these programs.

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Jennie Erwin Library

318 N. Shirley Ave. • Honea Path, SC • (864) 369-7751

Crafters Welcome EVERY 1ST & 3RD SATURDAY • 10A Bring your latest project and have fun with other crafters as you knit, crochet, paint, and more at this bi-weekly meetup.

Law Talk: Wills, Estate, and Probate FRI, FEB 7 • 4P Do you have questions regarding Wills, Estates, and Probate? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Traveling Seed Library MON, MAR 31 - FRI, APR 4 The Traveling Seed Library (TSL) will visit each library branch and stay for a one-week time period, allowing you more access to seeds. Patrons may check out up to 5 seed packets per day with a valid library card.

Lander Memorial Library

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

Chair Yoga

Crafters & Laughter

Law Talk: DIY Divorce

EVERY MON, WED, FRI • 11A

MON, JAN 6, FEB 3, & MAR 3 • 2P

TUE, FEB 11 • 6:30P

Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane.

Feeling crafty? Join us the first Monday of each month to create a unique craft! Partake in paint pouring in January, create a penguin craft in February, and craft a green spring wreath in March.

Are you considering a Do-It-Yourself divorce? Attorney Catherine Wyse gives us the pros and cons.

Think Outside the Box Thursday EVERY THURSDAY • 3:30P Join us for Think Outside the Box Thursday! This fun and educational program is designed for ages 6-12. Visit our online calendar to find out what we’re doing this week!

Emergency Preparedness: Strategies for Survival SAT, JAN 11 • 10A In times of disaster, are you prepared?

Learn all about surviving in times of uncertainty in this educational program, led by disaster preparedness expert Dr. Marion McMillan.

Traveling Seed Library MON, MAR 17 - FRI, MAR 21 The Traveling Seed Library (TSL) will visit each library branch and stay for a one-week time period, allowing you more access to seeds. Patrons may check out up to 5 seed packets per day with a valid library card.

Pendleton Library

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

Chair Yoga

Pendleton Craft Studio

EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P

TUE, JAN 14, FEB 11, & MAR 11 • 6P

Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane.

Craft gorgeous origami cranes in January, create sand art in February, and paint terracotta pots in March.

Homeschool Enrichment: Going to the Dogs

WED, JAN 15, FEB 5, 19, & MAR 5, 19 • 4P

FRI, JAN 10 • 11A 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. While not reading to your pup, partake in fun, dog-related activities!

Ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

Second Saturday Shenanigans: Papermaking SAT, JAN 11 • 10:30A 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.

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

Homeschool Enrichment: Coding Robots FRI, FEB 14 • 11A Join us for hands on play with coding robots! Explore the basics of computer coding while directing robots to accomplish tasks. Ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

Law Talk: Small Business TUE, MAR 4 • 6P Do you have questions regarding starting or running a small business?

Are you doing freelance work? If so, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Homeschool Enrichment: Hack the Painting FRI, JAN 10 • 11A Let your creativity soar! Using recycled art pieces, choose the painting that you love (or really don’t like!) the most and change it into something different. Ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

Traveling Seed Library MON, FEB 24 - FRI, FEB 28 The Traveling Seed Library (TSL) will visit each library branch and stay for a one-week time period, allowing you more access to seeds. Patrons may check out up to 5 seed packets per day with a valid library card.

Ask the Artist with Aubrey Coffee SAT, MAR 29 • 12:30P Join us for a gallery celebration and presentation of the current exhibition in the Friends Gallery by local artist Aubrey Coffee. Light refreshments will be served.

Ages 12+.

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

Powdersville Library

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

Community Art and Craft Supplies Swap

Pokémon Party at the Library

EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY • 10:30A

SAT, JAN 25 • 11A

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

Have any leftover art or craft supplies taking up space in your closet? Donate your leftover, gently used/like new art and craft supplies and swap them for something new (to you!) See our online calendar or contact the Powdersville Library for all the details.

It’s a Pokémon party! Partake in a Pokémon scavenger hunt, create your very own Pokéball, and join us in other activities. Also, enjoy some yummy snacks while you have fun!

Moms & Munchkins: Mother Support Group

Three Kings Storytime MON, JAN 6 • 4:30P ¡La biblioteca es para todos! The library is for everyone! Join us to celebrate Pura Belpré, a trailblazing librarian who shook New York City to its core by welcoming Spanish-speaking patrons into the library with a special, bilingual storytime about Three Kings Day.

Law Talk: Wills, Estate, and Probate THU, FEB 6 • 5P Do you have questions regarding Wills, Estates, and Probate? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Do-It Tuesday TUE, JAN 7, FEB 4, & MAR 4 • 5P

Paint and Sip at the Library

How creative can you be? Test out your skills at our Do-It Tuesday gettogether.

TUE, FEB 11 • 6P

LEGO® Club THU, JAN 9, 23, FEB 13, 27, & MAR 13, 27 • 4P We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills.

Senior Spotlights FRI, JAN 10, FEB 14, & MAR 14 • 10A Enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks while learning about this month’s topic.

Seed Packing Party TUE, JAN 21 & JAN 28, FEB 18 • 4P Come pack seeds for the Seed Library!

Socialize and pack seeds to help our Seed Library “grow.”

Join us for a FREE paint and sip program at the Library! Learn the stepby-step process to create a hot cocoa winter scene. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa as you paint, too!

Hands-Only CPR for Teens FRI, FEB 14 • 11A Tedra McGillan from the American Heart Association will demonstrate and explain the importance of handsonly CPR. Students will have the opportunity to practice what they learn and have their questions answered by a professional.

Teen Craft Cafe TUE, FEB 20 • 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. Create unique diamond art at this session.

SAT, MAR 1 • 11A

Traveling Seed Library MON, MAR 10 - FRI, MAR 14 The Traveling Seed Library (TSL) will visit each library branch and stay for a one-week time period, allowing you more access to seeds. Patrons may check out up to 5 seed packets per day with a valid library card.

Create a Coaster TUE, MAR 11 • 5P Create a unique 4-inch tile coaster using Mod Podge and paper! Bring your own pictures to personalize your coaster or use what is provided.

BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs SAT, MAR 15 • 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 from SC Dog Therapy Group.

Paper Making TUE, MAR 18 • 5P Learn how to make your own paper with Ann Marie from Anderson Soil and Water Conservation District!

Law Talk: Social Security Disability Benefits THU, MAR 20 • 4P Do you have questions regarding social security disability benefits? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

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ANDERSON COUNTY LIBRARY AUTHOR FAIR

Apply for the 2025 ReadLocal. Author Fair March 1 - April 15!

Visit andersonlibrary.org/readlocal for the latest information.

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

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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

Microsoft Excel Basics

THU, JAN 16 • 10A | MON, FEB 24 • 5:30P

THU, FEB 6 • 10A | MON, MAR 24 • 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.

Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to enter, edit and duplicate data. Insert formulas, format text, resize columns, create charts, rename, print and delete sheets.

Internet Basics SAT, JAN 18 & THU, FEB 27 • 3P Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites.

Email Essentials THU, JAN 23 • 10A | MON, MAR 3 • 5:30P Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send, receive, reply to, and forward messages.

Microsoft Word Basics MON, JAN 27 • 5:30P | THU, MAR 6 • 10A Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format, manipulate, save, print, and share a text-based document.

Android Tablet and Phone Basics

Get it Done With Google Tools THU, FEB 20 & SAT, MAR 15 • 3P Learn how to email, create and manage documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations using the basic features of Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.

Intermediate Microsoft Word

THU, FEB 13 • 10A

THU, MAR 20 • 3P

Learn to use your Android tablet or Android phone more efficiently to do research, increase your productivity and entertain yourself!

Review the basic skills of Microsoft Word and learn more about how to format text and clip art.

Apple iPad and iPhone Basics SAT, FEB 15 • 3P Learn to use your Apple iPad or iPhone more efficiently to do research, increase your productivity and entertain yourself!

Spring 2025 SEED Seed Library LIBRARY Opens February 3!

Spring Gardening Programs Seed Packing Party TUE, JAN 21 & JAN 28, FEB 18 • 4P POWDERSVILLE LIBRARY Come pack seeds for the Seed Library!

Socialize and pack seeds to help our Seed Library “grow.”

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National Seed Swap Day Exchange

Raised Bed Gardening

SAT, JAN 25 • 10A • ANDERSON MAIN

Explore the benefits of raised bed gardening! Learn how to build raised beds, select the right soil, and choose plants that thrive in this space-efficient gardening method.

Join Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Seed Swap to celebrate National Seed Swap Day 2025!

Bring any seeds from your garden, leftover seeds, or unique seeds to trade with fellow garden enthusiasts! Ages 12+.

THU, MAR 6 • 5:30P • ANDERSON MAIN

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

The Twelfth Annual

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).

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Books & Community

COMING MAR 2025

Anderson County Library System

ADDICTION IN OUR COMMUNITY Books & Community is back for 2025! Join us this March for a community discussion about addiction. Pick up your free copy of Dopesick by Beth Macy at a library location near you beginning February 1, then find a book club near you to talk about it.

For more information, visit andersonlibrary.org/books-community.

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