July-Sept 2025 Event Guide

event guide

JUL-SEPT 2025

Be Inspired.

Take up a craft, cook something delicious, join a gaming meetup and more at your library.

Library Spotlight: A New Home for the Iva Library

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New Storytimes Added at Select Branch Locations!

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It’s Library Card Sign-up Month Enter to Win a Fire 10 HD!

PLUS:

The library collection is now at your fingertips — check out the new SC LENDS app! (p. 3) Hear about the good, the bad, & the BookTok at our Evening with a Librarian program (p. 6) Celebrate the return of the Traveling Seed Library (p. 13)

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director’s corner

Greetings, library friend! We are smack in the middle of summer, and I’ve loved seeing the uptick in families coming in – makes my heart happy! We really hope you are enjoying our summer reading program and feeling ready to soon tackle back-to-school time. It seems to come earlier every year, doesn’t it?

Summer is the time of year we see the most library love. Longer days and a little slowdown in life seems to bring out the reading bug in a ). lot of people (or maybe it’s our cool AC Either way, we are here for you.

To that end, I wondered if you could do me a favor and help spread the good news about your library? September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we make it our mission to register as many new patrons as possible during this campaign (and all year, really). Could you tell a family member, a friend, or a neighbor about how the library has made your life better? Maybe it was a cool program, a book you loved, or seeds you grew – so many possibilities!

Another option would be to make a post on social media or share one that we make. A Google review more your speed? We love those too! When talking to your friends about your love of the library, help us remind them that library cards expire! If they have had a card “forever” or they “had one as a kid” but don’t actively use the library, it’s likely the card is expired or no longer in the system.

Having an active card is one of the best ways to support us.

As always, see you at the Library!

what is annie reading?

Long Bright River by Liz Moore

things we love Check out what our staff are loving!

coloring our world This year’s summer reading theme is ‘Color Our World,’ and we’re celebrating with dozens of fun events for kids and teens in July! From creating cute crafts to drawing lessons from a local artist, there’s always something going on at a library near you.

Also, don’t miss out on our end of summer celebrations at select libraries!

exploring family trees Did you know that the Anderson Main Library hosts monthly genealogy classes?

Dive deeper into your family tree, and learn tips & tricks to tracking down your long-lost ancestors at one of our genealogy sessions.

For a full list of classes, visit andersonlibrary.org/events.

student success We’re here to help your student be successful! Get on-demand tutoring help by visiting Tutor.com, make reading fun with Tumblebooks for kids, or let our librarians help you find materials for your next research paper by visiting one of our libraries, or using our Book-a-Librarian program for a one-on-one help session.

Library Spotlight

Welcome to our new Iva Branch Library, located in the heart of downtown.

After four years of planning, the Iva Branch Library has found its new home at 622 E. Front St. What was once a historic firehouse has been transformed into a contemporary, cozy library, perfect for relaxing, studying, and of course, reading!

This new library offers an expanded collection, including a LEAP Station, which circulates materials such as sports and fishing equipment, a large meeting room, two study rooms, and a beautiful children’s play area, and will be offering a weekly preschool storytime. We hope to be here for many years to come, and sincerely thank our partners, Anderson County and the town of Iva, for their continued support.

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Explore. Discover. Connect.

Go beyond the books at the Anderson County Library! Keep reading to learn all about how you can explore our databases, discover little-known library services, and connect with others at your library.

Explore.

Explore ‘How to Draw 101’ - one of over 600 courses offered by Universal Class. What sets this free online course apart isn't just the content - it's the approach.

You'll be gently guided through each step, gaining insights that go beyond traditional instruction. You'll learn from professionals who not only teach you to draw but help you see drawing as a language - a powerful way to communicate without words.

To get started, visit https://andersonsc.universalclass.com/register.htm

Discover.

The library collection at your fingertips Discover our SC LENDS App. This user-friendly app allows you to search your home library’s collection or the entire 20-county library catalog, manage your checkouts, and place holds!

Scan the QR code to download.

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Connect.

PLAY

GAMES!

Whether you’re into card games, board games, or video games - there’s a chance to connect with a group and play! From monthly board game nights at the Anderson Main Library (in partnership with Empire Games) to SuperSmash Bros. showdowns for teens, there’s something for every gamer at the Library.

To browse upcoming events and find your gaming tribe - visit andersonlibrary.org/events.

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New Arrivals

Upcoming Book Clubs Who Dunnit? Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jul 24, Aug 28, & Sept 25 @ 4p | Belton Library Unlock the mystery that lies beyond the pages at the Who Dunnit? Mystery Book Club at the Belton Library! Join us for a riveting discussion of No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall in July, You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose in August, and The Wrong Victim by Allison Brennan in September.

Copies of the title are available for checkout at the information desk a month before the discussion.

Chapters & Chatter

The Usual Suspects Mystery

Cover to Cover

Brews & Books

Thirsty Thursday Romance

Book Club and Tea Bag Swap

Tue, Jul 1, Aug 5, Sept 2 @ 2p | Belton Jul: Go As a River by Shelley Read Aug: Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian Sept: The Orphan Collector

by Ellen Marie Wiseman Thu, Jul 3, Aug 7, Sept 4 @ 6p | Powdersville Jul: The Secret Life of Sunflowers

by Marta Molnar Aug: James by Percival Everett Sept: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Thu, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sept 11 @ 6:30p Email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org for location information.

Jul: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage Aug: Wolfsong by TJ Klune Sept: The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers

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Tue, Jul 15, Aug 18, Sept 16 @ 11a | Piedmont Jul: I Will Find You by Harlan Coben Aug: Lowcountry Boil by Susan M. Boyer Sept: Death of the Black Widow

by James Patterson Wed, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sept 17 @ 7:30p Carolina Bauernhaus in Anderson Jul: Long Bright River by Liz Moore Aug: Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook Sept: The Six by Loren Grush Tue, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sept 23 @ 6p Lander Memorial (Williamston) Come enjoy a cup of hot tea and some snacks as we discuss the books we are reading.

Brown Bag

Wed, Jul 23, Aug 27, Sept 24 @ 12p | Anderson Jul: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Aug: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult Sept: Dig by A.S. King

Chuck Fleming Memorial

Thu, Jul 24, Aug 28, Sept 25 @ 6p | Pendleton Jul: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Aug: Why We Read by Shannon Reed Sept: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

by Allison Pataki

Storytime at the Library Anderson Main Library

Special Storytimes

Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües Mondays | 9:15a

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

Join us for stories and songs from Spanish-speaking countries, along with familiar favorites in Spanish and English. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones de países hispanohablantes, junto con los favoritos familiares en español e inglés.

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 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.

Belton Library | Mondays | 10:30a Piedmont Library | Mondays | 10:30a Iva Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a Lander Memorial Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a Pendleton Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a Honea Path Library | Wednesdays | 10:30a Powdersville Library | Wednesdays | 10:30a

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

Powdersville Library | Every 1st Monday at 4:30p & 4th Thursday at 10:30a Sleepy Time Storytime Wear your PJs and join us for bedtime stories, songs, and relaxing movements!

Pendleton Library | Every 3rd Thursday at 6:30p Visit 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 Friday Fright with Five Nights At Freddy's

Carolina Roots: A Celebration of South Carolina

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Unleash your artistic side as you paint your favorite characters inspired from Five Nights at Freddy’s while enjoying a spine-chilling screening of the movie in the ECC Makerspace. If you need more nightmare fuel, sign up for a gaming session of Five Nights at Freddy's in the Teen Room from 3:30pm-5:30pm! Ages 12+.

Join our spirited National South Carolina Day party—a tribute to the history, culture, and charm of the Palmetto State! Enjoy fun activities such as a slideshow of state history, South Carolina-themed trivia, photo ops, and giveaways while you show off your Carolina pride.

Arrr! It’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day at the Powdersville Library! Create pirate-y crafts, eat some pirate snacks, and learn some pirate facts while playing BINGO! Costumes welcome!

FRI, JUL 25 • 1P • ANDERSON

SUN, AUG 24 • 3P • ANDERSON

FRI, SEPT 19 • 4P • POWDERSVILLE

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!

GO Club

EVERY 2ND TUE • 5P Join us every second Tuesday for GO Club! This simple yet beautiful strategy game is perfect for anyone looking to test their skills and grow their mind.

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Scene from Your Favorite Movie JUL 1-31 • TUE-THU, 1-7:30P | SAT 9:30A-5:30P

CHALLENGE: Build a scene from your favorite movie in one hour! Construct your creations using LEGO® sets and timers provided by the library. Open to teens (ages 12-18) 4:30-7:30 PM in the Teen Room, and adults (18+) in the Makerspace during open hours.

Snack Squad

THU, JUL 3, AUG 7 & SEPT 4 • 4:30P Cook up a storm with Clemson SNAP ED, making yummy treats and snacks that are perfect for after-school munchies or sharing with friends.

Scale Model Saturday: Gundam Gathering SAT, JUL 5 • 11A

Build your own Gundam RX-78 model kit at our Gundam Gathering! We will also be watching the first episode of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series from 1979. Ages 13+.

Nintendo Afternoon SAT, JUL 5 • 3P

Compete against friends and rivals in the ultimate race with Super Mario Kart! Be ready for fast-paced thrills in this latest gaming weekend.

Cutting Felt on the Cricut MON, JUL 7 • 3:30P

Learn how to cut out felt shapes using the Cricut in our Makerspace! Ages 13+.

Craft Café: Kindness Rocks

AVAILABLE DURING OPEN CREATE HOURS IN THE MAKERSPACE STARTING JUL 8 The Craft Café is a space where patrons can work on a monthly rotating craft! This month, create kindness rocks. Ages 12+.

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Board Game Night with Empire Games

TUE, JUL 8, AUG 12, SEPT 9 • 6P Join us for our board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Play Just One in July, Ghost Court in August, and Skull in September. Ages 14+.

ACPASS 101: Search Property & Vehicle Tax Records Online

Using Fashion Clues to Date Photos MON, JUL 14 • 5:30P

Have you wondered if that family photo is from 1880 or 1899? We will examine fashion clues as well as the type of photograph to narrow down the timeframe when it was taken.

An Evening with a Librarian

THU, JUL 10 • 12P

TUE, JUL 15 • 6P

Learn to use this handy online lookup tool to search for property and vehicle tax records in Anderson County.

The good, the bad, the BookTok. Spend an evening with our fabulous librarians! They'll be discussing their favorite reads, tropes that give them "the ick," and so much more at this Chapter Chasers event.

Pokémon Club

THU, JUL 10, AUG 14, SEPT 11 • 4:30P Join us for a variety of Pokémon themed games, activities, and more.

Hand Sewing Workshop

THU, JUL 10, AUG 14, SEPT 11 • 5:30P Master the art of hand sewing and jump start your fiber art hobbies at this three-part workshop. Hand sewing is a great option for simple home repairs and as a starting point to become an embroidery pro! Ages 12+.

Mini Makers: Pokémon Afternoon FRI, JUL 11 • 3P

Join us in the Makerspace for a special Pokémon afternoon full of crafts, snacks, and activities! Ages 8-17. All children under 12 must have an accompanying adult.

Morning Fiber

SAT, JUL 12, AUG 9, SEPT 6 • 10A Get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends at this meetup.

Painter’s Station Art Club SAT, JUL 12, AUG 9, SEPT 6 • 2P

Painter's Station Art Club is back! Join us to create your own masterpiece using different styles and techniques.

Super Smash Bros. Afternoon SAT, JUL 12 • 3P

Compete against friends and rivals in Super Smash Brothers! Thrash the competition and make new friends along the way!

Anime Club

THU, JUL 17, AUG 21, SEPT 18 • 5:30P Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime. Each month we'll have a bonus game or activity as well!

Embroidered Bandanas FRI, JUL 18 • 4P

Jump into a new skill and learn some basic embroidery stitches to personalize your own bandana. We will be looking at what stitches work best for adding words and names to sewing projects.

Dungeons And Dragons Miniature Painting SAT, JUL 19 • 3P

Paint your very own D&D figure at this special program! Paint your current character, or create a whole new one for your next campaign. Ages 12+.

Beyond the Records: Genealogy in the Shadows Before 1850 MON, JUL 21 • 3P

Before the convenience of standardized census records and civil registrations, uncovering your family's story can feel like chasing shadows. In this engaging session, you'll learn tips, tricks, and unconventional strategies for tracing ancestors who lived before 1850.

Playing with Perlers TUE, JUL 22 • 3P

Enjoy community and creativity while crafting your own perler bead creature, craft, caravan, or whatever else comes to mind!

Looking for summer reading events?

Grab our Summer Reading Guide at a library near you to see what’s happening for kids & teens this summer at your library!

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

Marbling Paper WED, JUL 23 • 6P

Learn to marble paper using alcohol inks, paint and shaving cream with local mixed media artist Consie Sindet.

Crochet Basics THU, JUL 24 • 1P

Have you been searching for where to start on your fiber arts journey?

Unwind with a new hobby and start crocheting! Learn the foundational stitches and explore the fiber arts tools we have available in the Makerspace.

Tiny Thursday: Tiny Food and Fairy Gardens

Teen Room Open Hours

Sewing 101: Bias Tape

Drop in during open hours to participate in games, crafts, and more with fellow teens.

In this class, learn how to sew bias tape onto projects using a sewing machine and the general uses of this elusive notion. Ages 12+.

TUE, AUG 26 • 5P | SAT, JUL 26, AUG 30 & SEPT 27 • 3P

Craft Movie Night: Black Panther and Mandala Painting TUE, JUL 29 • 5:30P

Join us as we watch Black Panther. As T'Challa battles for his right to reign, you will have the opportunity to add vibrant splashes of color to a mandala pattern on an acrylic panel. Ages 14+.

Mini Book Earrings

THU, JUL 24 • 4:30P

WED, JUL 30 • 3P

The library is going tiny! Snack on tiny foods while you create your very own fairy garden.

Join us and make the perfect earrings for any book lover. Choose from popular titles and classics to feature as your cover! Ages 12+.

Across the Universe with Author Beth Revis THU JUL 24 • 5P

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to meet Beth Revis, author of multiple bestsellers such as the Across the Universe trilogy, How to Steal a Galaxy, Star Wars companion novel The Princess and the Scoundrel, and so much more! Ages 8+.

Friday Fright with Five Nights At Freddy's FRI, JUL 25 • 1P

Unleash your artistic side as you paint your favorite characters inspired by Five Nights at Freddy’s while enjoying a spine-chilling screening of the movie in the ECC Makerspace. If you need more nightmare fuel, sign up for a gaming session of Five Nights at Freddy's in the Teen Room from 3:30pm-5:30pm! Ages 12+.

Intro to Gel Plates SAT, JUL 26 • 10A

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build an Oceanic Creature AUG 1-30 • TUE-THU, 1-7:30P | SAT 9:30A-5:30P

CHALLENGE: Build an oceanic creature in one hour! Construct your creations using LEGO® sets and timers provided by the library. Open to teens (ages 12-18) 4:30-7:30 PM in the Teen Room, and adults (18+) in the Makerspace during open hours.

Craft Café: Painted Seashells AVAILABLE DURING OPEN CREATE HOURS IN THE MAKERSPACE STARTING AUG 2

The Craft Café is a space where patrons can work on a monthly rotating craft! This month, paint a seashell. Ages 12+.

Artist Highlight: Ray Johnson and Mail Art SAT, AUG 2 • 10:30A

Curious about gel plates? This class will teach you the basics of using this versatile tool to create prints, image transfers, and more! Ages 14+.

Saturday STEAM Lab: Creation Lab SAT, JUL 26 • 2P

Join us for our Saturday STEAM Lab! Our Creation Lab makes use of art, science, math, and more in a hands-on environment.

Learn about prolific artist Ray Johnson, and make your very own piece of Mail Art. Ages 13+.

Teen Gaming Afternoon SAT, AUG 2 & SEPT 6 • 3P

WED, AUG 6 • 2:30P

Gardening in the Fall THU, AUG 7 • 6P

Fall gardening in the Upstate is a great time to plant cool weather crops such as cabbage, broccoli, and spinach. We will cover what to plant and how to plant it.

Presented by a local master gardener.

Making Sense of the U.S. Census MON, AUG 11 • 5:30P

Learn how to find various state and federal census records and what information they contain to help you on your genealogy journey.

Food & a Film: Harold and the Purple Crayon TUE, AUG 12 • 4P

Take a break from the summer hustle and join us for a fun, relaxing afternoon! Watch Harold and the Purple Crayon and enjoy some tasty snacks with friends. Grades K-3.

Robert Anderson in the Revolutionary War WED, AUG 13 • 5:30P

Learn about Robert Anderson’s role in the Revolutionary War and his influence on Anderson County in this informative presentation by Durant Ashmore.

Cricut 101: Cardstock on the Cricut Maker 3 FRI, AUG 15 • 4P

Learn how to use a Cricut Maker 3 to work on your paper crafting projects!

This is a great place to start for new Cricut users. Ages 13+.

DIY Waterfall Journals from Paper Bags SAT, AUG 16 • 10A

Local mixed media artist Consie Sindet will show how you can create a waterfall journal (with pockets!) using a basic paper bag! Ages 14+.

Play our monthly game of choice with friends as you compete to win at this fun event!

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

Back to School Bash SAT, AUG 16 • 11A

Teens and their parents are invited to join us for an inspiring day full of art, motivation, and prizes to kick off the new school year! Be guided through an amazing painting experience by local artist Phor Walls, listen to motivational speakers, and so much more. Ages 12+.

Herbal Teas with Native Plants THU, AUG 21 • 5:30P

Ann Marie Pauley from Anderson County Soil & Water will spill the tea on making tea with native plants.

Learn what native plants are safe to make tea from, common methods of making tea, and more!

Saturday STEAM Lab: Technology Lab SAT, AUG 23 • 2P

Take part in our Saturday STEAM Lab! Learn the basics of coding and problem solving skills in our hands-on Technology Lab.

Carolina Roots: A Celebration of South Carolina SUN, AUG 24 • 3P

Join our spirited National South Carolina Day party—a tribute to the history, culture, and charm of the Palmetto State! Enjoy fun activities, photo ops, and giveaways while you show off your Carolina pride.

Craft Movie Night: Into the Woods & Cutting Board Design TUE, AUG 26 • 5:30P

Join us for Craft Movie Night, where you'll accompany a baker and other fairytale characters on their enchanting journeys through the woods. Get creative by designing your own cutting board to add a touch of magic to your kitchen. Ages 14+.

Elementary Explorers: Games & Goodies WED, AUG 27 • 4:30P

Need a brain break from school? Join us for games and goodies! We'll have a blast playing different board games or doing a puzzle, munching on tasty treats, and hanging out with friends.

Ages 5-9.

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Interactive Snack Movie Night: The Emperor’s New Groove THU, AUG 28 • 4:30P

Join Kuzco and Pacha on their journey to turn Kuzco back into a human with snacks along the way. Enjoy Kronk's Spinach puffs, pill bugs, and even “the poison for Kuzco. The poison chosen especially to kill Kuzco. Kuzco's poison.”

Customizing Tote Bags FRI, AUG 29 • 4P

Customize a unique tote bag by using patches, embroidery, beading, and fabric paint. Ages 12+.

Ultimate Master Builders Challenge: Build a Vehicle SEPT 1-30 • TUE-THU, 1-7:30P | SAT 9:30A-5:30P

CHALLENGE: Build a vehicle in one hour! Construct your creations using LEGO® sets and timers provided by the library. Open to teens (ages 12-18) 4:30-7:30 PM in the Teen Room, and adults (18+) in the Makerspace during open hours.

Craft Café: Blackout Poetry

AVAILABLE DURING OPEN CREATE HOURS IN THE MAKERSPACE STARTING SEPT 2 The Craft Café is a space where patrons can work on a monthly rotating craft! This month, create unique blackout poetry. Ages 12+.

Court and Criminal Records for Genealogy Research MON, SEPT 8 • 5:30P

Ever wanted to learn more about the black sheep in your family tree? We'll examine court and prison records and learn where to find them.

Karaoke Hour

TUE, SEPT 9 • 4:30P Calling all young superstars! It's time to rock, roll, and sing your heart out in a fun-filled music extravaganza. Your favorite hits, exciting challenges, and tons of laughter await in this one-of-akind musical adventure! Grades K-3.

Become a Finance Guru: Personal Finance for Teens

EVERY WED BEGINNING SEPT 10 • 10A Want to learn how to manage your money? Join us for this Intro to Personal Finance from People's Bank, focusing on why you should start a savings account, best practices for saving money, and why building wealth young is so important.

Sonic Lunch

WED, SEPT 10 • 12:15P Enjoy 45 minutes of great music in a variety of styles and genres performed

by Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC) artists. See our online calendar for a list of performers.

Literarily Overdue Release & Networking Event WED, SEPT 10 • 6P

Enjoy refreshments as you connect with fellow creators, writers, and artists. Be sure to grab your own copy of Literarily Overdue too! Ages 12+.

Write Out Loud Screenwriting Workshop SAT, SEPT 13 • 3P

Learn all about writing your very own screenplay in this special 3-part workshop! In this session, we will learn the basic structure and format of a screenplay. Ages 12+.

Sewn Folded Pouch TUE, SEPT 16 • 2P

In this class we will make small foldover pouches using scrap fabric and mixing patterns. Ages 12+.

Vital Records Uncovered: A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy TUE, SEPT 16 • 3:30P

Enjoy a beginner-friendly presentation on how to trace your family tree using vital records — including birth, marriage, and death documents.

Homeschool Friday: "Something Very Fishy" with Clemson University FRI, SEPT 19 • 10:30A & 12P

Take a virtual underwater dive to see different marine animals and observe them, build your own coral nursery, touch live marine animals in our touch tanks, and more with Clemson University. Ages 6 (and in 1st Grade) - 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

Gel Plate Image Transfer Basics

Elementary Explorers: Missing Goodies Mystery

SAT, SEPT 20 • 10A

WED, SEPT 24 • 4:30P

In this class we'll cover the basics of using gel plates to create image transfers. Ages 14+.

Oh no! The goodies have gone missing from your dinner party! But who took them? Come dressed in your best neon clothes for a glow-in-the-dark dinner party and try to figure out what happened. Ages 5-9.

Saturday STEAM Lab: Technology Lab SAT, SEPT 20 • 2P

Take part in our Saturday STEAM Lab! Put your heads together with others in our Engineering Lab and build structures to solve a challenge.

Cricut 101: Felt Flowers TUE, SEPT 23 • 4P

Learn how to use a Cricut Maker 3 to work on your felt projects with a great starter project, felt flowers! Ages 12+.

Law Talk: Wills, Estate, and Probate TUE, SEPT 23 • 6P

Do you have questions regarding wills, estate, and probate? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Circular Woven Bracelets WED, SEPT 24 • 3P

Explore a new fiber arts skill with these simple circular woven bracelets, perfect for gifting! Ages 12+.

Paper Trails of the Palmetto State: Genealogical Research in South Carolina WED, SEPT 24 • 5:30P

Join us for a guided journey through the records of the Palmetto State— starting with lesser-known colonial-era documents and moving forward through land grants, church records, wills, probate files, censuses, and modern vital records.

Pop-Up Flowers WED, SEPT 24 • 6P

Learn how to make pop-up flowers that are perfect for cards and art journals with local mixed media artist Consie Sindet. Ages 14+.

Tween Game Night: Piñata Blast

A Yarn Bowl Full of Fun THU, SEPT 25 • 5:30P

Join us as we make yarn bowls using simple knitting techniques. Learn the basics of knitting and walk away with your own hand-crafted yarn bowl!

ECC Art Gallery Opening SUN, SEPT 28 • 3P

Join us for the opening of our new art gallery, featured in the Electric City Creative Makerspace! Visit our website for more details. Ages 8+.

Puzzle Exchange Donation Drop-Off MON, SEPT 29-TUE, OCT 28

Drop off a puzzle at the Main Library's Information Desk to be a part of our upcoming puzzle exchange! Visit our website for more details.

Craft Movie Night: Tomb Raider & Tote Painting TUE, SEPT 30 • 5:30P

Join us for an epic adventure with Lara Croft as she travels the world in search of answers about her family secrets and her missing father in Tomb Raider while painting an adventure-themed tote bag. Ages 14+.

THU, SEPT 25 • 4:30P

Test your reaction time against your friends with Piñata Blast! Grab the candies as fast as you can to earn points, but watch out for the rotten candy!

Belton Library

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

Over Easy Exercise

The Belton Bunco Group

Food Smarts

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.

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 program.

Join us for a fun, foodie afternoon! A Clemson SNAP-ED Health Educator will teach us great recipes and how to be mindful of what we eat.

Card Sharks

Dots, Doubles, and Dominoes

TUE, JUL 8, AUG 12, SEPT 9 • 2P

WED, JUL 16, AUG 20, SEPT 17 • 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.

Join us at this monthly program to play a round of dominoes with other community members.

Food Smarts for Families

THU, JUL 17, AUG 21, SEPT 18 • 2P

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS • 12:30P

WED, JUL 9 • 11A | THU, JUL 17 • 5:30P Bring the kids and learn some mad cooking skills with Clemson SNAP-Ed.

MON, JUL 14, AUG 11, SEPT 8 • 2P

Curious Crafters

TUE, JUL 22, AUG 26, SEPT 23 • 2P

Mixed Media Makers

WED, JUL 23, AUG 27, SEPT 24 • 1P For centuries scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and inventors have used visual tools to explain their ideas to others and to clarify their own thinking. Come see what you can create in this STEAMfocused program!

Join us for a fun and relaxing craft time! Create sunflower decor in July, a “busted canvas” in August, and a Halloween banner in September.

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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Belton Library

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

Out to Win

My Plate Cooking

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+

Have fun learning and creating delicious and nutritious back-to-school snacks with SNAP-Ed! For kids, tweens, and teens ages 6-18.

Practical Strength

Law Talk: Wills, Trusts, and Probate

MON, JUL 28, AUG 25, SEPT 22 • 3P

TUE, JUL 8, AUG 12, SEPT 9 • 6P

EVERY WED BEGINNING AUG 6 • 11A Join us each week for a FREE strength training class focused on functional fitness to keep you moving and feeling your best throughout life.

Traveling Seed Library MON, AUG 11 - SAT, AUG 17

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, SEPT 11 • 4P

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

THU, AUG 14 • 4P

Do you have questions regarding wills, trusts, and probate? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Wise Guys! STEM & STEAM TUE, AUG 19 & SEPT 16 • 1P

Be a Wise Guy! Partake in challenging activities that will grow your mind each month.

Iva Library

622 E. Front Street • Iva, SC • (864) 348-6150

Traveling Seed Library TUE, SEPT 2 - SAT, SEPT 6

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: Wills, Estate, and Probate THU, SEPT 4 • 4P

Do you have questions regarding wills, estate, and probate? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Jennie Erwin Library

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

Crafters Welcome

Traveling Seed Library

Bring your latest project and have fun with other crafters as you knit, crochet, paint, and more at this bi-weekly meetup.

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.

EVERY 1ST & 3RD SATURDAY • 10A

MON, SEPT 8 - SAT, SEPT 15

Lander Memorial Library

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

Chair Yoga

EVERY MON, WED, FRI • 11A Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane.

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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!

Crafters & Laughter

MON, JUL 7, AUG 4, SEPT 8 • 2P Feeling crafty? Join us the first Monday of each month to create a unique craft! Partake in painting patriotic rocks in July, making felt flowers in August, and staining wood trinkets in September.

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.

Lander Memorial Library

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

Board Games Afternoon

Traveling Seed Library

Enjoy an afternoon of board games with fellow community members at this monthly meetup.

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.

FRI, JUL 11, AUG 8, SEPT 12 • 2P

MON, JUL 21 - SAT, JUL 27

Law Talk: DIY Divorce TUE, SEPT 16 • 6P

Do you have questions regarding DIY divorce in South Carolina? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Pendleton Library

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

Chair Yoga

Growing Health

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

Join Clemson Extension to explore how, why, and what of home gardening. Participants will get a seedling ready for transplant and learn how to care for it too! Ages 12+.

EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P

LEGO® Club

TUE, JUL 15 & SEPT 16 • 5P

WED, JUL 2, 16, AUG 6, 20, SEPT 3, 17 • 4P We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills.

Chapter Chasers: Book Swap SAT, JUL 5 • 11A

Bring a favorite book from one of your completed Chapter Chaser prompts to trade with other readers at this fun book swap event! Visit our website for more information.

Pendleton Craft Studio TUE, JUL 8 • 6P

Stretch your creativity at our Pendleton Craft Studio! Join us to create something unique each month.

Paint watercolor postcards in July, make your own fidget toy in August, and create a custom stamp in September. Ages 12+.

Chapter Chasers: Adult Storytime SAT, AUG 2 • 11A

Storytime is growing up at this special Chapter Chasers event! We're reading, sharing, and discussing picture books, and it's not storytime unless there's a craft, too!

Homeschool Enrichment FRI, AUG 8 & SEPT 12 • 11A

Connect with other homeschoolers and enjoy a unique activity at this monthly meetup. For ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

Traveling Seed Library MON, AUG 18 - SAT, AUG 24

Law Talk: Advanced Healthcare Directives TUE, AUG 19 • 6P

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

Begin Your Quest with HeritageQuest: Searching for Census Records and City Directories MON, SEPT 22 • 3P

Learn how to use HeritageQuest to search census records and city directories to begin your genealogical research.

Law Talk: Wills, Trusts, and Financial Planning TUE, SEPT 30 • 6P

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

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.

Powdersville Library

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

Afternoon Fiber: Knitting & Crochet Club EVERY MONDAY • 2P

Join us to get in some early afternoon fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends at this weekly cozy meetup.

LEGO® Club

Senior Spotlights

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

Enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks while learning about the month’s topic from a local partner, followed by a fun socialization period!

THU, JUL 10, 24, AUG 14, 28, SEPT 11, 25 • 4P

FRI, JUL 11, AUG 8, SEPT 12 • 10A

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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Powdersville Library

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

Moms and Munchkins: Mother Support Group

Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale

FRI, JUL 18, AUG 15, SEPT 19 • 10:30A

SAT, AUG 16 • 10A-1P

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

BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs

Visit the Powdersville Library for a popup book sale from The Friends of the Anderson County Library! Books for all ages will be available for purchase, and all funds raised will directly support the Library.

SAT, JUL 19 • 11:30A

Tween & Teen Craft Café

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.

Join us for our Craft Café for tweens and teens! Create gorgeous wooden trinket boxes in August and galaxy jars in September. Ages 10-18.

Do-It Tuesday

TUE, AUG 19 & SEPT 9 • 5P

Traveling Seed Library

TUE, AUG 5 & SEPT 2 • 5P

MON, AUG 25 - SAT, AUG 31

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

Homeschool Happenings MON, AUG 11 & SEPT 8 • 2P

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: Wills, Estate, and Probate THU, AUG 28 • 6P

Do you have questions regarding wills, estate, and probate? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

Paint and Sip at the Library TUE, SEPT 16 • 6P

Join us for a FREE paint and sip program at the Library! This time, try your hand at painting on a wooden paddle instead of canvas. There will be non-alcoholic beverages available to drink during the program.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day FRI, SEPT 19 • 4P

Arrr! It’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day at the Powdersville Library! Create pirate-y crafts, eat some pirate snacks, and learn some pirate facts while playing BINGO! Costumes welcome!

Join us for our kick-off of a new program designed for homeschoolers.

Enjoy a meet-and-greet with fellow homeschool families in August, and learn all about soil in September. Ages 6 (and in 1st grade) - 12.

Westside Community Center Library 1100 W. Franklin St. • Anderson, SC • (864) 260-4660

Traveling Seed Library MON, JUL 28 - FRI, AUG 1

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: Wills, Trust, and Financial Planning THU, SEPT 18 • 1P

Do you have questions regarding wills, trust, and financial planning? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

OVERDUE Short Story & Comic Magazine Contest What does our theme “Color Our World” mean to you?

We want your epic original stories and creative comics to be featured in our first annual anthology magazine Literarily Overdue!

Get your pens and paper ready and hit us with your best short story or comic for your chance to be one of the eight stories published.

Submit your entry from May 1-July 31, then come to our reception on September 10. Open to ages 12 and up.

See details at andersonlibrary.org/anthology-magazine-contest.

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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.

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.

Microsoft Word Basics

SAT, JUL 5 • 3P | THU, JUL 24 • 3P MON, SEPT 15 • 5:30P Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format, manipulate, save, print, and share a text-based document.

Get it Done With Google Tools

MON, JUL 7 & SEPT 29 • 5:30P THU, AUG 28 • 10A 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.

Computer Basics

THU, JUL 10 • 3P | SAT, AUG 30 • 3P Unravel the mystery of computers as you learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is and how to use it to create and store files.

Internet Basics

Android Tablet and Phone Basics

THU, JUL 17 • 10A | THU, SEPT 4 • 3P

MON, AUG 4 & SEPT 22 • 5:30P

Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites.

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

Email Essentials

MON, JUL 21 • 5:30P | THU, SEPT 11 • 10A

Apple iPad and iPhone Basics

Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send, receive, reply, and forward messages.

THU, AUG 14 & SEPT 25 • 10A

MON, JUL 28 • 5:30P | SAT, AUG 2 • 3P THU, SEPT 18 • 3P

Learn to use your Apple iPad or iPhone 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.

Need extra help?

Book a Librarian!

Intermediate Microsoft Word

BOOK a librarian

Microsoft Excel Basics

THU, JUL 31 • 10A | MON, AUG 25 • 5:30P SAT, SEPT 27 • 3P 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.

chapter chasers

2025 adult reading challenge

Need help with using a mouse, keyboarding, or just have questions about your phone? Book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian and get the help you need to succeed! Visit our website or call (864) 260-4500 ext. 126 for more details.

FALL 2025 SEASON JULY 7TH THRU SEPTEMBER 30TH COMING SOON TO A BRANCH NEAR YOU!

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.

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Aug 18 - Aug 24 @ Pendleton Aug 25 - Aug 31 @ Powdersville Sept 2 - Sept 7 @ Iva Sept 8 - Sept 14 @ Jennie Erwin (Honea Path)

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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September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!

Choose your library this September (and every month!)

Tell everyone you meet how great the library is! Many people have no idea that a library card is FREE and it EXPIRES every 2 years. We have lots of things to check out beyond the books. Help us spread the word 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 checkout from anywhere, the homework help, the Seed Library, our makerspace — we could go on and on!

Come to the library during September and 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 details.

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The Hope Tree Family Storytime

Wed, Sept. 17 9:15a & 10:30a

puzzle exchange AT THE ANDERSON MAIN LIBRARY

Donate puzzles at the Main Library’s Information Desk on the 2nd floor from September 29 through October 28, then join us for our Puzzle Exchange on November 1.

Visit andersonlibrary.org/events for more information.

Learn about the Hope Tree outside of the library with stories and songs about trees and nature at this special storytime!

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Tiny BEYONDthe CLA Show!

June-July 20 art

This spring we asked the Anderson County community to create artwork on 3" x 3" canvases. Artists of all ages created over 800 tiny masterpieces for our big Tiny Art show!

Check out all our creative opportunities in the Electric City Creative Makerspace, located on the 2nd Floor of the Anderson Main Library. andersonlibrary.org/ecc

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Visit the Electric City Creative Makerspace during open hours and see our very first art gallery!

‘Beyond the Classroom’ features unique pieces of art from local art teachers. Visit andersonlibrary.org for more information, coming soon.

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You can view the entire Tiny Art collection by visiting the Anderson Main Library’s Lobby, the Electric City Creative Makerspace, Pendleton Branch Library, Powdersville Branch Library, and the Iva Branch Library during library operating hours.

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Iva Library 622 E. Front 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

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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

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Bookmobile Outreach Schedule The Anderson County Library Bookmobile is here to serve you! Between nursing homes, preschools, and our public stops, we connect with our community every week. Scan the QR code below to see our full schedule!

B-Rad the Kids’ Magician brought both magic and fun to our Summer Reading Program.

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