10 If you work from home, come to the Library to work for a change of scenery! We offer free wi-fi, along with public and private work spaces.
9 Check out a State Park Pass and visit an SC State Park! Bonus: borrow a fishing pole and go fishing!
8 Join a book club, even if it’s just for the summer. See page 4 for a list of clubs and books.
7 Use the Consumer Reports database (from anywhere) and search for a new car, appliance, or device. It’s free with your library card!
6 Visit the Electric City Creative Makerspace at the Main Library and make something for a friend.
5 Bring your child or grandchild to a summer reading program! We have magicians, therapy dogs, STEM programs, pirates, and more!
4 Search for your relatives with our genealogy resources. Staff can help you get started!
3 Haven’t tried pickleball? Borrow a pickleball set before you buy and try out the courts at the Anderson Civic Center or Mineral Spring Park.
2 Download Libby and Hoopla to your phone, tablet, or computer and bring reading back into your busy life.
1 Support your Library by encouraging a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker, to come by and get their library card! Bonus: Be a super supporter and join the Friends of the Library, only $25/year for a family!
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Check out what our staff are loving this month!
Our summer reading program is new and improved! Join our Summer Adventure Challenge, where participants can read anything they like (and we mean anything!) for 1 hour a week and choose an activity from our weekly adventure list. Finish both of these activities to complete the week, and participants who finish 7 out of 9 weeks will be entered to win fun prizes! See your local library to learn more.
Did you know that you can book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian through our Booka-Librarian service? Whether you’re looking for device help, learning more about Libby, or need assistance finding a long-lost ancestor, our librarians are here to help. Visit our website for more information.
We love bringing the joy of reading to people of all ages! Our Bookmobile team recently began working with local senior living centers to provide large print books to their residents. This program has been a huge success, and we can’t wait to see how it grows in the future!
Summer is all about new adventures, spending time with family and friends, and having fun. Experience all three at our library programs! There’s something for everyone, so visit your local library branch and have a blast.
We’ve got a new collection in the Main Library: Wellness Kits. Browse kits on the topics of walking, blood pressure monitoring, substance abuse, mental health, and more. These kits contain materials and resources to explore a topic or to get help for yourself or a loved one. The bags are located next to the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor, and are purposefully discreet so anyone can feel comfortable checking them out. Take a kit to our Circulation Desk to borrow, or checkout at one of our convenient self-checkout stations. Wellness Kits checkout for 21 days. Check back often, as we’ll be expanding this section in the library soon!
Take part in our Database Discovery game! Dig up the answer to the following questions, email it to communityservices@andersonlibrary.org, and be automatically entered to win a library swag bag! Happy discovery!
Looking for something new to read? Check out these recommendations from our staff!
Viewfinder by Christine
D.U. Chungand Salwa
Majoka
Argentina’s president works in ______________ (also known as “The Pink House”)
The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) has earned a financial strength grade rating of _____ on Value Line. Send your answer in an email to communityservices@andersonlibrary.org.
Summer is an important time for kids to relax and enjoy taking a break from the rigors of the classroom, but it is not a time for children to stop learning, growing, and reading! Research studies show that children who do not read over the summer lose at least two months of reading development.
So as a parent who is looking for summer activities for their children, remember to build in time for them to read and a perfect way to do that is to bring them to the library for our free summer reading activities! We have a wide variety of events being offered throughout the county so come on by and check us out this summer!
- Pam W., Belton Branch Manager and Librarian
“Viewfinder is a wordless graphic novel for children. The story follows a young space traveler who decides to visit a blue planet in a solar system far away. Upon arrival, the traveler finds a planet oddly empty of people but filled with abundant evidence of the lives they lived in the not-toodistant past. This is an ideal title for child and adult to share and spark discussion around families, communities, and responsible stewardship of our earth.” - Diane S.
City of Heroes by
Richard Côté“Charleston lies on one of the most dangerous fault lines in the eastern United States. The 1886 earthquake was a magnitude 7.3. In an age when there were no disaster agencies, Charleston relied on its citizens to rebuild. Using personal letters and newspaper accounts, Côté provides a captivating account of the trials and triumphs of its citizens during one of the most turbulent events in Charleston’s history.” - Laura H.
Want more book recommendations? Check out our Instagram page for weekly ‘shelf peek’ videos!
Friday, June 7 10:30 AM | Iva Civic Center 3:30 PM | Watkins Community Center
Tuesday, July 9 10:30 AM | Belton Library 3:30 PM | Powdersville Library
It’s a jungle adventure for all ages! Meet Julius Squeezer, the 12-foot, 40-pound boa constrictor, and have a blast with The Critter Keeper and his many exotic animals!
Registration requested to ensure adequate space. To register, visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org or call your local library.
Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina Kumar
Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen
Chapters & Chatter
Negative Space by Gillian Linden
Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili
Casting Forward by Steve Ramirez
The 5-Minute Noodle Salad Lunchbox by Alexander Hart
Thu, June 13 & July 11 @ 6:30p | The Bradbury Bistro
The Book of Thorns by Hester Fox
Think This, Not That by Dr. Josh Axe
The Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club is perfect for readers who love all things romance, connecting with fellow romance lovers, and enjoying delicious food and drink. Join us for a riveting discussion of Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross in June, and Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn in July. Copies of the title are available for checkout from the circulation desk a month before the discussion.
Tue, Jun 4 & Jul 2 @ 2p | Belton
June: The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
July: It Is One of Us by J. T. Ellison
Cover to Cover
Thu, Jun 6 & Jul 11 @ 6p | Powdersville
June: The Maid by Nita Prose
July: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
The Usual Suspects
Tue, Jun 18 & Jul 16 @ 11a | Piedmont
June: The Plot is Murder by V.M. Burns
July: What Rose Forgot by Nevada Barr
Brews & Books
Wed, Jun 19 & Jul 17 @ 7:30p | Carolina Bauernhaus
June: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
July: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Bring Your Own Book Salon
Tue, Jun 25 & Jul 23 @ 6p | Lander Memorial
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) and join the discussion with other book lovers!
Brown Bag
Wed, Jun 26 & Jul 24 @ 12p | Anderson
June: Homecoming by Kate Morton
July: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Who Dunnit? Mystery
Thu, Jun 27 & Jul 25 @ 4p | Belton
June: Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier
July: The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen
Chuck Fleming Memorial
Thu, Jun 27 & Jul 25 @ 6p | Pendleton
June: Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown
July: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Mover and Shaker Storytime | Mondays | 10:30a
Listen and move along to stories, songs, and stretches at this movement oriented storytime!
Preschool Storytime | Tuesdays | 9:15a & 10:30a
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.
Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays | 9:15a & 10:30a
Hear new and classic stories followed by interactive play, great for practicing early literacy skills. For children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.
Family Storytime | Thursdays & Saturdays | 10:30a
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregiver.
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
Adventure Begins at Your State Parks
THU, JUNE 13 • 3:30P • LANDER
Park Ranger Brooks Garrett from the Lake Hartwell State Park will talk about all the fun things you can do at our beautiful state parks! Hear about everything the parks have to offer, and learn about animals in the Upstate. See animal pelts and skeletons, too!
Bedtime Storytime
Wear your PJs and join us for some bedtime stories and songs!
Powdersville Library | Every 4th Tuesday | 6:30p
Under the Stars Storytime
Listen to a storytime under the stars and enjoy songs, stories, and fun activities.
Belton Library | Every 3rd Thursday | 6:30p
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües
Join us for stories and familiar songs in English and Spanish in this unique bilingual storytime.
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones familiares en ingles y español en esta hora de cuentos biligüe.
Powdersville Library | Every 4th Thursday | 10:30a
Visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org or call your local library branch to learn more.
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Scale Model Saturday: Gundam Gathering
SAT, JUNE 15 • 3P • ANDERSON
Come build your very own (to keep!)
Mobile Suit Gundam model kit with a seasoned model kit maker to help you. Also, watch the first episode of the anime classic Mobile Suit Gundam while building your model kit! Ages 11+.
Cooking Matters! for the Family JUNE 26 • 12P | JULY 17 • 11A • BELTON
Join us for a family cooking event! Bring the kids and come learn some mad cooking skills. Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed will be here to teach us how to cook together as a family. All ages welcome.
Anderson Chess Club
EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUE • 5P
Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chessmoves,thisistheclubforyou!
Summer Reading Kickoff
SAT, JUNE 1 • 10:30A
Kick off our brand-new summer adventure program at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Follow your adventure map and partake in fun activitiesforthewholefamily.
ReadLocal. Author Fair
SAT, JUNE 1 • 10:30A
Meet and purchase from over a dozen authors and small presses during our Summer Reading Kickoff event. Perfect for anyone looking to support creativesinourregion!
Explore South Carolina State Parks with Jim Stanton
MON, JUNE 3 • 5:30P
Learn about the lush history of SC Parks, partake in educational activities, and see all the adventures you can have this summer with Park Ranger JimStanton. Ages 12+.
Mr. Twister at the Library
TUE, JUNE 4 • 5P
Have fun in an "over the top" performance featuring the zany Mr. Twister! See fun magic tricks, balloon sculpting and more while learning about having a good attitude and buildingcharacter.
Foothills Community Health Care
Registration Event
WED, JUNE 5 • 9A-2P
Foothills Community Health Care's Outreach Team will be at the Library signing up individuals for new patient appointments on their Mobile Medical Unitfor Monday, June 10
Button Caterpillar Brooch
WED, JUNE 5 • 3P
Join us to learn new embroidery stitches and take home a cute brooch inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Ages 14+
Teens Art & Audiobook
THU, JUNE 6 & JULY 11 • 2P
Do you like to paint? Do you like to read? How about doing both at the same time? Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creating art while listeningtoanaudiobook.
Mars Exploration: Past, Present, and Future! with NASA‘s Maggie Connelly
THU, JUNE 6 • 6P
Join Solar System Ambassador Maggie Connelly as she takes us on a journey from the first rover landing on Mars to thelatest. Ages 13+
FRIDAYS BEGINNING JUNE 7 • 9:45A
Practice reading skills and confidence by reading a book to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group. Registration opens May 26. Call (864)260-4500x158toregister.
SAT, JUNE 8 & JULY 6 • 10A
Join us to get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters andcrochetingfriends. Ages 12+.
EmpowerTeen Camp
MON-FRI, JUNE 10-28 • 9:30A-4P
Get empowered this summer with some of Anderson’s finest motivational speakers and groups! Learn how to be an empowered teen, practice important life skills, and connect with otherAndersonyouths.
MON, JUNE 10 • 5:30P
Find out where you can find ship manifests and see what information is contained in them. Also learn about historical immigration ports around in theUnitedStates.
Book Page Banner
TUE, JUNE 11 • 1P
Come celebrate summer reading with us by recycling old book pages to make personalized banners that you can use to decorate your favorite readingspot. Ages 12+
TUE, JUNE 11 • 5P
Participants can have fun building and playing with dominoes in this engagingprogram.
Sonic Lunch
WED, JUNE 12 • 12:15P
JoinusforourfinalSonicLunchbefore summer break! Listen to the music of Max Simpson from Mojo on Max, featuring a little bit of blues, folk, funk, country,andgoodol'rock'nroll!
The Great Roller Coaster Challenge
WED, JUNE 12 • 5P
Do you have what it takes to build the best roller coaster? Test out your buildingskillsinthisfunteamactivity!
Local History Talks
THU, JUNE 13 • 1P
Dr. Timothy Drake will present on “The Social and Religious Climate of the Old Ninety-Six District Before the American Revolution.”
Pokémon Club
THU, JUNE 13 & JULY 11 • 4:30P
Catch ‘em all in this monthly meetup! Watch Detective Pikachu in June and createyourowntrainercardinJuly.
Junk (Art) Journaling 101
SAT, JUNE 15 • 10A
Come on an art-venture with mixedmedia artist Consie Sindet, and learn about junk (art) journaling and make your ownjournaltotakewithyou! Ages 13+
Scale Model Saturday: Gundam Gathering
SAT, JUNE 15 • 3P
Join us in the Makerspace to build your very own (to keep!) Mobile Suit Gundam model kit with a seasoned model kit makertohelpyoubuild. Ages 11+
Juneteenth: A Celebration with DocRaen
MON, JUNE 17 • 5:30P
Join DocRaen at our Makerspace for a Juneteenth celebration! Discover history, books, and local gems. Dive into creative red crafts, drumming rhythms, and powerful Spoken Word. Create, share,andbeinspired!
Meet Mario!
TUE, JUNE 18 • 5P
Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom! Explore through a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt,andtriviagame.
Tween Art Club
WED, JUNE 19 & JULY 17 • 5P
Look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instructionatthismonthlyclub.
Comic Zines
WED, JUNE 19 • 5:30P
Come join us to draw and print your veryowncomiczine! Ages 13+
LEGO® Club
THU, JUNE 20 & JULY 18 • 4P
WeprovidetheLEGO®,youprovidethe fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun andlearnimportantskills.
Anime Club
THU, JUNE 20 & JULY 18 • 5:30P
Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime. Each month we'll have a bonusgameoractivityaswell!
ACPASS 101: Search Anderson Court Records Online
FRI, JUNE 21 • 4P
Learn to use this handy online lookup tool to search for Circuit, Probate, Family, Clerk of Court, and Summary courtrecords.
Mid-Summer Smash Party: Smash Bros. Tournament
SAT, JUNE 22 • 10A
Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate Super Smash Bros. champ? Findoutbyenteringourtournament!
Live Action Angry Birds
TUE, JUNE 25 • 5P
Team up and compete with your friends to knock down other teams' piggies and build structures to defend yourowninthisAngryBirdsprogram.
Craft Movie Night: Jungle Cruise & Mini Animal Scuplting
TUE, JUNE 25 • 5:30P
Looking for an adventure through a supernatural jungle? Watch Jungle Cruise and create fierce animals in this creativeprogram! Ages14+.
Intro to Gelli Plate Image Transfers
WED, JUNE 26 • 6P | SAT, JULY 20 • 10A
Join us for a Gelli print image transfer demonstration followed by an intro to the basics of "image transfer prints" using magazine pages. Registration requiredduetolimitedspace. Ages14+.
Handsewn Mini Felt Bookmarks
THU, JUNE 27 • 1:30P
In this class we will be hand sewing mini felt books that are perfect to use as pendants, earrings, keychains and more! Ages12+.
Adventures Await in Anderson County!
THU, JUNE 27 • 6P
You don't have to travel far to have an adventure! Join us as Visit Anderson representatives discuss how to find adventures right here in Anderson County. Ages12+.
2nd Annual Volunteer Fair
SAT, JUNE 29 • 12P
Anyone looking to make a difference is encouraged to come connect with local organizations and learn more about their volunteer opportunities at our 2nd AnnualVolunteerFair! Ages12+.
Dogs on Patrol: All About K9 Units
WED, JULY 3 • 2P
No living "rent free" for these dogs! Join us and meet Anderson's K9 police dogs for an exciting demonstration of theirskillsinthisfunprogram.
Using Maps for Genealogy Research
MON, JULY 8 • 5:30P
Examine Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, census enumeration district maps, and other historic maps and learn how to usethemgenealogyresearch.
How to Start a Small Business
TUE, JULY 9 • 11A
Speaker Earl Gregorich from the U.S. Small Business Administration will take you through what it means to be an entrepreneur and all the rules, steps and strategies needed for starting a smallbusiness.
Campfire Stories
TUE, JULY 9 • 5P
Enjoy a "camping" experience while enjoying snacks, songs, and stories sittingarounda"campfire."
Board Game Night with Empire Games
TUE, JULY 9 • 6P
Love board games but don't always havesomeonetoplaywith?Joinusfor our board game night, in partnership withEmpireGames! Ages14+
Sewn Book Sleeves
WED, JULY 10 • 1:30P
Learn to sew simple a book sleeve that’s perfect for print books and ereaders! Ages12+.
Boba Your Tea
WED, JULY 10 • 2P
Learn the technique of boba tea and try your hand at crafting different flavorsinthisfunprogram.
Southern Skies: An Exploration of Our Night Sky
WED, JULY 10 • 5P
Join the Roper Mountain Science Center as we learn the basics of the nightskyinourarea!
Artist Highlight: Wayne White Cardboard Constructions
FRI, JULY 12 • 4P
Learn about artist Wayne White and his amazing cardboard constructions and make your own cardboard creationbasedonhiswork. Ages12+.
A Summer Saturday with Author Beatriz Williams
SAT, JULY 13 • 11A
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Acclaimed author Beatriz Williams will be at the Library to talk about her writing, life, and new novel, HusbandsandLovers
SAT, JULY 13 • 2:30P
Do you have a great idea for a comic? Cartooning 101 is a great place to start! Learn how to draw an action packed comic page and bring your story to life panelbypanel. Ages12+.
Newspaper Highlights: Searching Digital & Microfilmed Collections
MON, JULY 15 • 3:30P
Join us to learn about how to search for newspaper articles through ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South Carolina Edition, Chronicling America, EBSCO collectionsandmicrofilmedcollections.
TUE, JULY 16 • 5P
Join us for ocean adventures with a pirate and a mermaid. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactivestories!
Adventure Journal Zines
WED, JULY 17 • 5:30P
Whether you are an outdoors explorer or an indoors explorer, come and make a pocket sized journal to record youradventures. Ages13+.
Sewing 101: Machine Sewing Basics
THU, JULY 18 • 5P
For this Sewing 101 class, we will go over sewing machine operation and maintenance for the Brother HC 1850 Sewingmachines. Ages 12+.
Scrappy Style Bookmarks
MON, JULY 22 • 2P
Come in and make a personalized bookmark from paper scraps, perfect forsummerreading! Ages 12+.
VEX-IQ Robotics
MON, JULY 22 & 29 • 4:30P
If you're interested in robots and coding, join the Anderson County Library Robotics team! Parents are welcome to attend this informative session and learn more about the upcoming VEX-IQ Robotics season. Ages 11-15
Adventures in Cooking
JULY 23, 24, 25 • 12P
Join us for three days of cooking fun and learn how to use air fryers, toaster ovens,andmore.
Summer Reading Scrapbooks
TUE, JULY 23 • 5P
Make your summer memories last! Stop by and complete your summer reading scrapbooks. All materials will beprovided.
Mixed Media Gardens
WED, JULY 24 • 5:30P
Join local artist Consie Sindet and create mixed media gardens using various supplies and collage elements. Perfect for your art journal, card, personalizedgifts,andmore! Ages 13+.
Asteroids... Are We in Danger? with NASA‘s David Leaphart
THU, JULY 25 • 6P
Come explore asteroids in our solar system and the threat they pose to Earth. We will also experience a recap of the Psyche asteroid mission and its recentlaunch. Ages 13+
Craft Movie Night: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings & Dragon Egg and Baby Dragon Painting
TUE, JULY 30 • 5:30P
JoinusforanightfilledwithKungFuand mythical golden rings that grant immortality. Watch Shang Chi and paint dragoneggsandbabydragons! Ages 14+
Window Decals with the Cricut
WED, JULY 31 • 5:30P
Learn how to use a Cricut Maker 3 to design and cut vinyl signs for your windowsorwalls! Ages 14+.
Over Easy Exercise with Kelly Jo
THURSDAYS • 12:30P
Kelly Jo Barnwell brings her Over Easy for Senior Adults program to the Library. This program will aid your ability to keep moving and building yourstrength.
SAT, JUNE 1 • 10A
Come join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff with lots of fun games, crafts, and snacks. Register for the Summer Reading Adventure Challenge and pickupyouradventuretracker!
Mr. Twister at the Library
TUE, JUNE 4 • 10:30A
Have fun in an "over the top" performance featuring the zany Mr. Twister! See fun magic tricks, balloon sculpting and more while learning about having a good attitude and buildingcharacter.
THU, JUNE 6 • 2P
Join SNAP-Ed's Sarah Donnald for an "AsianCulinaryAdventure,"wherewe'll experience delicious food, including bobatea!
TUE, JUNE 11 • 10:30A
Take a deep dive and go on an ocean adventure at the Library! Join us for a fun morning of ocean-themed stories, music,andcrafts.
TUE, JUNE 11 & JULY 9 • 2P
Shuffle the deck and get ready to deal! Learn to play a variety of card games ranging from beginner to advanced in thismonthlygamemeetup.
THU, JUNE 13 • 4P
Go beyond the books in this fun, monthly crafting program! This month, create a hot air balloon to celebratesummerreading!
Meet Mario!
TUE, JUNE 18 • 10:30A
MeetyourfavoritecharacterMarioand join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom! Explore through a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt,andtriviagame.
THU, JUNE 20 & JULY 18 • 2P
Come join us for a fun and relaxing craft time at this monthly meetup. We will be creating watermelon plates in JuneandbutterflyjarsinJuly
MON, JUNE 24 & JULY 22 • 3P
Whether you're a board and tabletop games aficionado or you just want to enjoy the fun atmosphere, we'll have a seatwaitingforyou! Ages 12+
TUE, JUNE 25 • 10:30A
Look to the stars and go on a fun space adventure at this library program! We'll enjoy stories and music, then make our very own alien spaceships.Thegalaxyawaits!
WED, JUNE 26 • 12P | WED, JULY 17 • 11A
Join us for a family cooking event! Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAPEd will be here to teach us how to cooktogetherasafamily.
Jungle Adventures
TUE, JULY 9 • 10:30A
If you're brave enough and not scared ofcreepycrawlingcreatures,comesee us for our Jungle Adventure as the Critter Keeper brings his creatures to thelibrary!
Beyond Books:
Clay Mosaic Craft
THU, JULY 11 • 4P
Go beyond the books in this fun, monthly crafting program! This month,createaclaymosaiccraft.
Outdoor Adventures
TUE, JULY 16 • 10:30A
Come and prepare for your next outdoor adventure with our friends from the SC Department of Natural Resources!
Travel Adventures
TUE, JULY 23 • 10:30A
As we celebrate the Paris Summer Olympics, we are hosting our own "peanut" Olympics. Join us for fun games as we compete for gold and seewhoisthebestlibraryathlete!
The Critter Keeper
TUE, JUNE 9 • 3:30P
It’s a jungle adventure for all ages!
Meet Julius Squeezer, the 12-foot, 40pound boa constrictor, and have a blast with the Critter Keeper and his many exotic animals! Event will be held at the Watkins Center, 204 S Main Street, Honea Path, SC 29654.
Meet Tiana!
FRI, JULY 19 • 3:30P
Meet your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond gameswhilelearningwhatitmeansto believe in yourself. Event will be held at the Watkins Center, 204 S Main Street, Honea Path, SC 29654.
The Critter Keeper
TUE, JUNE 9 • 10:30A
It’s a jungle adventure for all ages! Meet Julius Squeezer, the 12-foot, 40pound boa constrictor, and have a blast with the Critter Keeper and his many exotic animals! Event will be held at the Iva Civic Center, 204 W Jackson St, Iva, SC 29655.
Meet Tiana!
FRI, JULY 19 • 10:30A
Meet your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond gameswhilelearningwhatitmeansto believe in yourself. Event will be held at the Iva Civic Center, 204 W Jackson St, Iva, SC 29655.
EVERY THURSDAY • 11A
Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane. All experience levels are welcome, and beginners are strongly encouragedtojoin!
Summer Reading Kickoff
SAT, JUNE 1 • 11A
Come join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff! Listen to fun tunes from DJ Bennie Bee and dance the morning away, play through our putt putt golf course, partake in light up bowling, and so much more! Also, create your veryownleiandgrassskirt!
Make It Monday MON, JUNE 3 • 2P
Feeling crafty? Join us on the first Monday of each month to create a unique craft! Contact us for informationaboutthemonthlycraft.
Art & Audiobooks for Kids
THU, JUNE 6 • 3:30P
Do you like to paint? Do you like to read? How about doing both? Come work on an art project while listening to a book, The Kingdom of Wrenly series opener, The Lost Stone by JordanQuinn.
Adventure Begins at Your State Parks
THU, JUNE 13 • 3:30P
Join Park Ranger Brooks Garrett from the Lake Hartwell State Park for an awesome presentation on all the fun things you can do at our beautiful state parks! Hear about everything the parks have to offer, and learn about animals in the Upstate. See animal peltsandskeletons,too!
BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs
MON, JUNE 17 • 10:30A
Practice reading skills and confidence by reading a book to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group.Call(864)847-5238toregister.
EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P
Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane. All experience levels are welcome, and beginners are strongly encouragedtojoin!
Summer Reading Kickoff
SAT, JUNE 1 • 10:30A
Come join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff! Participate in Beach Blanket Bingo, a scavenger hunt, kite making, fishing instruction, little tykes fishing game, a sandbox, limbo, beach music anddeliciousshavedice.
Pirate/Mermaid Adventures
MON, JUNE 3 • 3:30P
Come join us for an afternoon of pirate and mermaid adventures. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactivestories!
Adventures in Cooking
TUE, JUNE 4, 11, 18 • 3P
Join us for three days of cooking fun and learn how to use air fryers, toaster ovens,andmore.
Meet Moana!
THU, JUNE 20 • 3:30P
Meet your favorite character Moana and go on a journey across the ocean! Develop an adventurous spirit while hula dancing, playing wayfinding games,andtakehomeacraft.
THU, JUNE 27 • 3:30P
Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with TheMagicMan,PaulDilella.
THU, JULY 11 • 3:30P
Come join us for an afternoon of pirate and mermaid adventures. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactivestories!
LEGO® Club
WED, JUNE 5, 19 & JULY 3, 17 • 4P
We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun andlearnimportantskills.
SAT, JUNE 8 • 10:30A
Join us for an outrageously fun hour of Picasso inspired art. Complete 3 art projects: bubble wand art, bubble art, and water pistol art. Take your art with you, or leave it to be displayed at the LibrarythroughoutJune!
Let‘s Get Wild!
MON, JUNE 10 • 3:30P
Get wild with the SC Department of Natural Resources! Come look at, touch and hold live native South Carolinareptilesatthisfunprogram.
Pendleton Craft Studio
TUE, JUNE 11 & JULY 9 • 2P
Get creative at the library on the second Tuesday of each month with a new, fun craft. All skill-levels welcome. Create a paper cactus in June, and a nebulainajarinJuly.
Cooking Matters! for Teens
JULY 16, 17, 18 • 4P
Join us for three days of cooking fun and learn how to use air fryers, toaster ovens,andmore.
Junk Art Day!
THU, JULY 18 • 3:30P
Bad Art Day! Come create a masterpiece out of recyclable materials. You bring the ideas, we providethefun!
Get Slimy at the Library
THU, JULY 25 • 3:30P
Learn a little science with our fun slime program! Children will learn about polymers and make their own fluffyslimetotakehome.
MON, JUNE 17 • 3:30P
Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the MushroomKingdom!
Ablaze: 1849 Attack on the Pendleton Post Office
THU, JUNE 20 • 6P
Dr. Susanna Ashton from Clemson University will discuss an 1849 post office raid to seize antislavery pamphlets and the bonfire on the village green by a group of white supremacists. Sponsored by the Pendleton Historic Foundation and Pendleton Foundation for Black History&Culture.
The Magic Man
MON, JUNE 24 • 3:30P
Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with TheMagicMan,PaulDilella.
Fri-YAY Teen Drop-In
FRI, JUNE 28 & JULY 26 • 3:30P
Enjoy a causal afternoon at the library to end the week. Each month we'll have an array of games, activities, and maybeevenacraftormovie.
Adventures in the Kitchen
MON, JULY 8 • 3:30P
You scream, we scream, we all scream for ice cream! Join us as we make a favoritetreat,icecreaminabag.
Boba Your Tea
THU, JULY 11 • 4P
Learn the technique of boba tea and try your hand at crafting different flavorsinthisfunprogram.
650 S. Mechanic St. • Pendleton, SC • (864) 646-3045
Treasure Hunt Adventure
SAT, JULY 13 • 10:30A
Argg! Can you find the buried treasure? Test your skills at this fun program! Take part in a pirate map puzzle relay race, scavenger hunt, and a fun metal detectorchallenge.
Camp Pendleton
MON, JULY 22 • 3:30P
Join the Pendleton library staff for a fun hour of camp inspired activities. We will bemakingasolars'moresoven,playing camp games and learning a funny campsong!
4 Civic Court • Powdersville, SC • (864) 295-1190
Reading Kickoff
SAT, JUNE 1 • 11A
Kickoff this year's Adventure at the Library theme with a fun filled day at the library! We will have a live DJ, rock painting, games, bubbles and more! Enjoy some cool treats from the Nomadik Few Gourmet Shaved Ice truck, sign up for our summer adventureprogram,andmore.
Summer Movie Monday:
The Super Mario Bros Movie
MON, JUNE 3 • 3:30P
It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch Mario join forces with Princess Peach and Toad in this hilarious,thrillingadventurefilm.
Pirate/Mermaid Adventures
TUE, JUNE 4 • 3:30P
Come join us for an afternoon of pirate and mermaid adventures. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactivestories!
Cooking Tips & Tricks for
WED, JUNE 5, 12, 19 • 3P
Join us for three days of cooking fun and learn how to use air fryers, toaster ovens,andmore.
Paint Pouring 101
MON, JUNE 10 • 11A | MON, JUNE 24 • 5P
Join us at the library for a brief overview of paint pouring techniques. You'll decide what colors to use, mix your paints and create something unique! Ages 12+
Bubblepalooza at the Library
TUE, JUNE 11 • 3:30P
Join us for Bubblepalooza at the library! Learn about bubbles, create your own bubble wand and have a blast!
THU, JUNE 13, 20, 27 • 2P
Learn some basic jujitsu moves from a qualified instructor at this FREE workshop! All ages welcome, children under the age of 12 must be accompaniedbyanadult.
LEGO® Club
THU, JUNE 13, 27 & JULY 11, 25 • 4P WeprovidetheLEGO®,youprovidethe fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun andlearnimportantskills.
Senior Spotlights
FRI, JUNE 14 & JULY 12 • 10A
Each month, we will focus on a different aspect of senior life, brought to you by a local partner. Learn about financial planning in June and library resourcesinJuly!
Summer Movie Monday: Migration
MON, JUNE 17 • 3:30P
It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch a hilarious tale about a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getawayvacation.
Mr. Twister at the Library
TUE, JUNE 18 • 3:30P
Have fun in an "over the top" performance featuring the zany Mr. Twister! See fun magic tricks, balloon sculpting and more while learning about having a good attitude and buildingcharacter.
SAT, JUNE 22 • 11:30A
Practice reading skills and confidence by reading a book to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group.Call(864)295-1190toregister.
The Magic Man
TUE, JUNE 25 • 3:30P
Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with TheMagicMan,PaulDilella.
Summer Movie Monday: Under the Boardwalk
MON, JULY 1 • 3:30P
It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch how two crabs embark on an epic journey to get home after a stormsweepsthemaway.
Plan Your Adventure:
Create a Vision Board
MON, JULY 8 • 11A | MON, JULY 22 • 5P
Createavisionboardusingmagazines, stickers, markers and more. Attendees will create something truly unique to helpfocusontheirgoals. Ages 12+
The Critter Keeper
TUE, JULY 9 • 3:30P
It’s a jungle adventure for all ages! Meet Julius Squeezer, the 12-foot, 40pound boa constrictor, and have a blast with the Critter Keeper and his manyexoticanimals!
Summer Movie Monday:
Tad the Last Explorer and the Emerald Tablet
MON, JULY 15 • 3:30P
It's a very special Summer Movie Monday at the Library! Sit back, relax, and watch as Tad accidentally unleashes an ancient spell, endangering the lives of his friends. With everyone against him, he sets off onanadventuretoendtheCurseofthe Mummy.
4 Civic Court • Powdersville, SC • (864) 295-1190
TUE, JULY 16 • 3:30P
Grab a stuffy and head to the library for an owl-themed camp out! Learn about real owls from Wild at Heart Rehabilitation, and leave your stuffy overnight at the library for a fun adventure.
THU, JULY 18 • 3:30P
Create a vacation tile coaster of where you went on vacation this summer, or where you’d like to go! Bring your own picturesorusewhatisprovided. Ages 12+
TUE, JULY 23 • 3:30P
Have some fun with food and learn about healthy eating. Sarah M. Donnald from Clemson SNAP-Ed will show participants how to make tasty treats.
1100 W. Franklin St. • Anderson, SC • (864) 260-4660
THU, JUNE 6 & JULY 25 • 10:30A
Listen to a musical performance alongside a book courtesy of Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC). Children will get the chance toengageinvariousactivitiesafterthe performanceisover.
Meet Moana!
THU, JUNE 20 • 10:30A
Meet your favorite character Moana and go on a journey across the ocean! Develop an adventurous spirit while hula dancing, playing wayfinding games,andtakehomeacraft.
THU, JUNE 27 • 10:30A
Join us for a magical summer adventure program! Enjoy an unforgettable performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with TheMagicMan,PaulDilella.
Get hands-on help with a variety of free computer and technology classes for teens and adults in these two hour classes. Registration is required and space is limited. Register in person, by phone, or online at calendar.andersonlibrary.org.
Android Tablet & Phone Basics
THU, JUNE 6 • 10A | MON, JULY 22 • 5:30P
Learn how to use your phone or tablet more efficiently and how to use your tablet to do research, increase productivity, and to entertain with your library card. Please bring your device along with your Google usernameandpasswordtoclass.
iPad & iPhone Basics
THU, JUNE 13 • 3P | THU, JULY 25 • 10A
Learn how to use your phone or tablet more efficiently and how to use your tablet to do research, increase productivity, and to entertain with your library card. Please bring your device along with your Apple ID and passwordtoclass.
Computer Basics
SAT, JUNE 15 • 3P | THU, JULY 11 • 10A
Learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is, and how to use it tocreateandstorefiles.
Google Drive with Google Slides
MON, JUNE 17 • 5:30P
Learn all about what you can create using Google Slides. Please bring your Google account login (email ID and password) info to class for the best experience.
Internet Basics
THU, JUNE 20 • 10A | MON, JULY 29 • 5:30P
Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searchesandfindwebsites.
Email Essentials
MON, JUNE 24 • 5:30P
Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send, receive, reply to, and forward messages containing text, files, images,orotherattachments.
Microsoft Word Basics
THU, JUNE 27 • 3P
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format, manipulate, save, print, and share a text-based document. Interactively practice the basic skills of Microsoft Word by editing templates, typing and selecting text, cutting/copying/pasting content, and savingdocuments.
Intermediate
Microsoft Word
SAT, JULY 13 • 3P
Review the basic skills of Microsoft Word and learn more about how to format text and clip art. Use more advanced skills to create numbered and bulleted lists, insert tab stops, and createtables.
Microsoft Excel Basics
MON, JULY 15 • 5:30P
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to organize, format, and calculate data using a spreadsheet system. Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit, and duplicate data, insert formulas, format text, resize columns, create charts, rename, print, anddeletesheets.
THU, JULY 18 • 3P
Learn all about what you can create using Google Docs. Please bring your Google account login (email ID and password) info to class for the best experience.
SATURDAY, JULY 13
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Anderson Main Library
300 N. McDuffie St. | Anderson (864) 260-4500 | andersonlibrary.org
June 17th • 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Celebrate Juneteenth with the talented DocRaen in our Makerspace! Discover the history of the holiday and listen to Spoken Word. We'll be celebrating with creative mixed media art projects inspired by the color red, one of the celebration colors of the Juneteenth flag. Let your imagination lead the way while you explore the different creative tools we have in the Makerspace.
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Learn about a fiery chapter in Pendleton's local history.
Dr. Susanna Ashton from Clemson University will discuss an 1849 post office raid to seize antislavery pamphlets and the subsequent bonfire on the village green by a group of white supremacists. Learn how this event happened, who was involved, and why it's relevant today. Registration requested but not required.
Sponsored
Anderson Main Library
300 N. McDuffie St. • Anderson • (864) 260-4500
Mon-Thu: 9a-8p | Fri-Sat: 9a-6p | Sun: 2p-6p
Belton Library
91 Breazeale St. • Belton • (864) 338-8330
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Bookmobile bookmobile@andersonlibrary.org (864) 260-4500 ext. 176
Iva Library
106 East Broad St. • Iva • (864) 348-6150
Mon-Fri: 10a-6p | Sat: 10a-2p
Jennie Erwin Library
318 N. Shirley Ave. • Honea Path • (864) 369-7751 Mon-Fri: 10a-6p | Sat: 10a-2p
Lander Memorial Library
925 Greenville Dr. • Williamston • (864) 847-5238 Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Pendleton Library
650 S. Mechanic St. • Pendleton • (864) 646-3045
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Piedmont Library
1407 SC Hwy 86 • Piedmont • (864) 845-6534
Mon-Fri: 10a-6p | Sat: 10a-2p
Powdersville Library
4 Civic Court • Powdersville • (864) 295-1190
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10a-6p | Tue, Thu: 10a-8p | Sat: 10a-2p
Westside Community Center Library
1100 W. Franklin St. • Anderson • (864) 260-4660 Mon-Fri: 10a-4p
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Bookmobile Outreach Schedule
Summer is a busy time for the Bookmobile; with so many extra stops and outreach programs, there isn’t room to list everything we’re doing this summer!
For a full list of stops, activities, and more, visit www.andersonlibrary.org/about/bookmobile.
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