June/July Event Guide

event guide

JUN/JUL 2024

Adventure Awaits.

Sign up for summer reading and get ready for an adventure at your Library.

Wellness Kits Arrive at the Anderson Main Library

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See The Critter Keeper this Summer

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Meet NYT Bestselling Author, Beatriz Williams

PLUS: Join our EmpowerTeen Camp this June (pg. 6) Attend the 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair (pg. 7) Celebrate Juneteenth in the Makerspace with Speaker DocRaen (pg. 14)

Director ’s Corner

Annie’s Top 10 Things To-Do at the Anderson County Library This Summer!

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!

What is Annie Reading?

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

THINGS WE

love

Check out what our staff are loving this month!

SUMMER ADVENTURES 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.

OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE LIBRARIANS 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.

BOOKISH PARTNERSHIPS 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!

ENGAGING PROGRAMS FOR ALL 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.

Library Spotlight

Health & Wellness Kits at the Anderson Main Library 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!

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DATABASE DISCOVERY 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!

choose

Argentina’s president works in ______________ (also known as “The Pink House”)

or

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.

ASK A

LIBRARIAN Why is summer reading important?

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

TAKE A PEEK AT

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

Viewfinder

by Christine D.U. Chung and Salwa Majoka “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!

The Critter Keeper

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.

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New Arrivals

Say You’ll Be Mine

by Naina Kumar

Negative Space

by Gillian Linden

Casting Forward

by Steve Ramirez

The Book of Thorns

by Hester Fox

Red String Theory

by Lauren Kung Jessen

Hard by a Great Forest

by Leo Vardiashvili

The 5-Minute Noodle Salad Lunchbox

by Alexander Hart

Think This, Not That

by Dr. Josh Axe

Upcoming Book Clubs Thirsty Thursday Romance Book Club

Thu, June 13 & July 11 @ 6:30p | The Bradbury Bistro 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.

Chapters & Chatter

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

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The Usual Suspects

Brown Bag

Tue, Jun 18 & Jul 16 @ 11a | Piedmont June: The Plot is Murder by V.M. Burns July: What Rose Forgot by Nevada Barr

Wed, Jun 26 & Jul 24 @ 12p | Anderson June: Homecoming by Kate Morton July: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Brews & Books

Who Dunnit? Mystery

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

Thu, Jun 27 & Jul 25 @ 4p | Belton June: Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier July: The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen

Bring Your Own Book Salon

Thu, Jun 27 & Jul 25 @ 6p | Pendleton June: Facing the Mountain

by Daniel James Brown July: Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver

Tue, Jun 25 & Jul 23 @ 6p | Lander Memorial Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) and join the discussion with other book lovers!

Chuck Fleming Memorial

Storytime at the Library Anderson Main Library

Special Storytimes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Branch Libraries

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.

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

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 Adventure Begins at Your State Parks

Scale Model Saturday: Gundam Gathering

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!

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+.

THU, JUNE 13 • 3:30P • LANDER

SAT, JUNE 15 • 3P • ANDERSON

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.

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

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Anderson Main Library

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

Mars Exploration: Past, Present, and Future! with NASA‘s Maggie Connelly

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!

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 the latest. Ages 13+.

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 activities for the whole family.

BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs

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) 260-4500 x158 to register.

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 creatives in our region!

Immigration Ship Records

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 building character.

MON, JUNE 10 • 5:30P

Foothills Community Health Care Registration Event

Book Page Banner

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 Unit for 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 listening to an audiobook.

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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

Junk (Art) Journaling 101

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 other Anderson youths.

Mr. Twister at the Library

Local History Talks

Join us to get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends. Ages 12+.

MON-FRI, JUNE 10-28 • 9:30A-4P

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 Jim Stanton. Ages 12+.

Do you have what it takes to build the best roller coaster? Test out your building skills in this fun team activity!

Catch ‘em all in this monthly meetup!

Watch Detective Pikachu in June and create your own trainer card in July.

EmpowerTeen Camp

MON, JUNE 3 • 5:30P

WED, JUNE 12 • 5P

Morning Fiber

SAT, JUNE 8 & JULY 6 • 10A

Explore South Carolina State Parks with Jim Stanton

The Great Roller Coaster Challenge

Find out where you can find ship manifests and see what information is contained in them. Also learn about historical immigration ports around in the United States.

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 reading spot. Ages 12+.

Fun With STEM: Domino Kits TUE, JUNE 11 • 5P

Participants can have fun building and playing with dominoes in this engaging program.

Sonic Lunch

WED, JUNE 12 • 12:15P Join us for our final Sonic Lunch before summer break! Listen to the music of Max Simpson from Mojo on Max, featuring a little bit of blues, folk, funk, country, and good ol' rock 'n roll!

SAT, JUNE 15 • 10A

Come on an art-venture with mixedmedia artist Consie Sindet, and learn about junk (art) journaling and make your own journal to take with you! 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 maker to help you build. 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, and be inspired!

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, and trivia game.

Tween Art Club

WED, JUNE 19 & JULY 17 • 5P Look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction at this monthly club.

Comic Zines

WED, JUNE 19 • 5:30P Come join us to draw and print your very own comic zine! Ages 13+

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

Anderson Main Library

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

Adventures Await in Anderson County!

LEGO® Club

THU, JUNE 20 & JULY 18 • 4P

THU, JUNE 27 • 6P

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

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. Ages 12+.

Anime Club

THU, JUNE 20 & JULY 18 • 5:30P Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime. Each month we'll have a bonus game or activity as well!

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 Annual Volunteer Fair! Ages 12+.

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 court records.

Dogs on Patrol: All About K9 Units WED, JULY 3 • 2P

Mid-Summer Smash Party: Smash Bros. Tournament

No living "rent free" for these dogs!

Join us and meet Anderson's K9 police dogs for an exciting demonstration of their skills in this fun program.

SAT, JUNE 22 • 10A

Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate Super Smash Bros. champ?

Find out by entering our tournament!

Using Maps for Genealogy Research MON, JULY 8 • 5:30P

Live Action Angry Birds

Examine Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, census enumeration district maps, and other historic maps and learn how to use them genealogy research.

TUE, JUNE 25 • 5P

Team up and compete with your friends to knock down other teams' piggies and build structures to defend your own in this Angry Birds program.

How to Start a Small Business

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 creative program! Ages 14+.

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 required due to limited space. Ages 14+.

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! Ages 12+.

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 small business.

Campfire Stories TUE, JULY 9 • 5P

Enjoy a "camping" experience while enjoying snacks, songs, and stories sitting around a "campfire."

Boba Your Tea

WED, JULY 10 • 2P Learn the technique of boba tea and try your hand at crafting different flavors in this fun program.

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 night sky in our area!

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 creation based on his work. Ages 12+.

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, Husbands and Lovers.

Cartooning 101: Draw Your Own Comic!

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 panel by panel. Ages 12+.

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 collections and microfilmed collections.

Board Game Night with Empire Games

Pirate/Mermaid Adventures

TUE, JULY 9 • 6P

TUE, JULY 16 • 5P

Love board games but don't always have someone to play with? Join us for our board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Ages 14+.

Join us for ocean adventures with a pirate and a mermaid. There will be plank-walking, sea shanties, and adventurous/interactive stories!

Sewn Book Sleeves

Adventure Journal Zines

WED, JULY 10 • 1:30P

WED, JULY 17 • 5:30P

Learn to sew simple a book sleeve that’s perfect for print books and ereaders! Ages 12+.

Whether you are an outdoors explorer or an indoors explorer, come and make a pocket sized journal to record your adventures. Ages 13+.

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

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Anderson Main Library

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

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 Sewing machines. Ages 12+.

Scrappy Style Bookmarks MON, JULY 22 • 2P

Come in and make a personalized bookmark from paper scraps, perfect for summer reading! 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, and more.

Summer Reading Scrapbooks TUE, JULY 23 • 5P

Make your summer memories last!

Stop by and complete your summer reading scrapbooks. All materials will be provided.

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, personalized gifts, and more! 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 recent launch. 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

Join us for a night filled with Kung Fu and mythical golden rings that grant immortality. Watch Shang Chi and paint dragon eggs and baby dragons! 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 windows or walls! Ages 14+.

Belton Library

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

Over Easy Exercise with Kelly Jo

Ocean Adventures

Curious Crafters

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

Take a deep dive and go on an ocean adventure at the Library! Join us for a fun morning of ocean-themed stories, music, and crafts.

Come join us for a fun and relaxing craft time at this monthly meetup. We will be creating watermelon plates in June and butterfly jars in July.

Card Sharks

Out to Win

TUE, JUNE 11 & JULY 9 • 2P

MON, JUNE 24 & JULY 22 • 3P

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.

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+.

Beyond Books: Hot Air Balloon Craft

Space Adventures

THURSDAYS • 12:30P

Summer Reading Kickoff 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 pick up your adventure tracker!

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 building character.

Cooking Matters! Teen Edition THU, JUNE 6 • 2P

Join SNAP-Ed's Sarah Donnald for an "Asian Culinary Adventure," where we'll experience delicious food, including boba tea!

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TUE, JUNE 11 • 10:30A

THU, JUNE 13 • 4P

Go beyond the books in this fun, monthly crafting program!

This month, create a hot air balloon to celebrate summer reading!

THU, JUNE 20 & JULY 18 • 2P

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. The galaxy awaits!

TUE, JUNE 18 • 10:30A

Cooking Matters! for the Family

Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom! Explore through a story, obstacle course, mushroom hunt, and trivia game.

Join us for a family cooking event!

Sarah Donnald from Clemson SNAPEd will be here to teach us how to cook together as a family.

Meet Mario!

WED, JUNE 26 • 12P | WED, JULY 17 • 11A

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

Belton Library

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

Jungle Adventures

Outdoor Adventures

If you're brave enough and not scared of creepy crawling creatures, come see us for our Jungle Adventure as the Critter Keeper brings his creatures to the library!

Come and prepare for your next outdoor adventure with our friends from the SC Department of Natural Resources!

TUE, JULY 9 • 10:30A

Beyond Books: Clay Mosaic Craft THU, JULY 11 • 4P

Go beyond the books in this fun, monthly crafting program!

This month, create a clay mosaic craft.

TUE, JULY 16 • 10:30A

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 see who is the best library athlete!

Honea Path Library

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

The Critter Keeper

Meet Tiana!

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 your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to believe in yourself. Event will be held at the Watkins Center, 204 S Main Street, Honea Path, SC 29654.

TUE, JUNE 9 • 3:30P

FRI, JULY 19 • 3:30P

Iva Library

106 East Broad St. • Iva, SC • (864) 348-6150

The Critter Keeper

Meet Tiana!

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 your favorite princess Tiana and join her on a journey through New Orleans. Children can engage in a story, sing alongs and frog pond games while learning what it means to believe in yourself. Event will be held at the Iva Civic Center, 204 W Jackson St, Iva, SC 29655.

TUE, JUNE 9 • 10:30A

FRI, JULY 19 • 10:30A

Lander Memorial Library

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

Chair Yoga

Summer Reading Kickoff

Make It Monday

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

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 very own lei and grass skirt!

Feeling crafty? Join us on the first Monday of each month to create a unique craft!

Contact us for information about the monthly craft.

EVERY THURSDAY • 11A

SAT, JUNE 1 • 11A

MON, JUNE 3 • 2P

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

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Lander Memorial Library

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

Art & Audiobooks for Kids

Meet Moana!

Cooking Matters! for Teens

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 Jordan Quinn.

Meet your favorite character Moana and go on a journey across the ocean!

Develop an adventurous spirit while hula dancing, playing wayfinding games, and take home a craft.

Join us for three days of cooking fun and learn how to use air fryers, toaster ovens, and more.

THU, JUNE 6 • 3:30P

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 pelts and skeletons, too!

BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs MON, JUNE 17 • 10:30A

THU, JUNE 20 • 3:30P

JULY 16, 17, 18 • 4P

Junk Art Day!

THU, JULY 18 • 3:30P

The Magic Man

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 The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

Pirate/Mermaid Adventures 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/interactive stories!

Bad Art Day! Come create a masterpiece out of recyclable materials. You bring the ideas, we provide the fun!

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 fluffy slime to take home.

Practice reading skills and confidence by reading a book to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group. Call (864) 847-5238 to register.

Pendleton Library

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

Chair Yoga

LEGO® Club

Meet Mario!

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

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

Meet your favorite character Mario and join him on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom!

Picasso Art Camp

Ablaze: 1849 Attack on the Pendleton Post Office

Summer Reading Kickoff

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 Library throughout June!

EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P

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 and delicious shaved ice.

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/interactive stories!

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, and more.

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WED, JUNE 5, 19 & JULY 3, 17 • 4P

SAT, JUNE 8 • 10:30A

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 Carolina reptiles at this fun program.

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 nebula in a jar in July.

MON, JUNE 17 • 3:30P

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 The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

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 maybe even a craft or movie.

Pendleton Library

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

Adventures in the Kitchen

Treasure Hunt Adventure

Camp Pendleton

You scream, we scream, we all scream for ice cream! Join us as we make a favorite treat, ice cream in a bag.

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 detector challenge.

Join the Pendleton library staff for a fun hour of camp inspired activities. We will be making a solar s'mores oven, playing camp games and learning a funny camp song!

MON, JULY 8 • 3:30P

Boba Your Tea

SAT, JULY 13 • 10:30A

MON, JULY 22 • 3:30P

THU, JULY 11 • 4P

Learn the technique of boba tea and try your hand at crafting different flavors in this fun program.

Powdersville Library

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

Summer Reading Kickoff

Jujitsu for Beginners

The Magic Man

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 adventure program, and more.

Learn some basic jujitsu moves from a qualified instructor at this FREE workshop! All ages welcome, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a magical summer adventure program!

Enjoy an unforgettable performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

LEGO® Club

Summer Movie Monday: Under the Boardwalk

SAT, JUNE 1 • 11A

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, thrilling adventure film.

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/interactive stories!

Cooking Tips & Tricks for Teens WED, JUNE 5, 12, 19 • 3P

Join us for three days of cooking fun and learn how to use air fryers, toaster ovens, and more.

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

THU, JUNE 13, 27 & JULY 11, 25 • 4P We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun and learn important skills.

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 resources in July!

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 getaway vacation.

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 building character.

BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs 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) 295-1190 to register.

TUE, JUNE 25 • 3:30P

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 storm sweeps them away.

Plan Your Adventure: Create a Vision Board

MON, JULY 8 • 11A | MON, JULY 22 • 5P Create a vision board using magazines, stickers, markers and more. Attendees will create something truly unique to help focus on their goals. 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 many exotic animals!

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 on an adventure to end the Curse of the Mummy.

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Powdersville Library

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

Stuffy Campout at the Library

Vacation Tile Coasters

Cooking Matters! Kids Style

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.

Create a vacation tile coaster of where you went on vacation this summer, or where you’d like to go! Bring your own pictures or use what is provided. Ages 12+.

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.

TUE, JULY 16 • 3:30P

THU, JULY 18 • 3:30P

TUE, JULY 23 • 3:30P

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

Rhythm Reads with GAMAC

Meet Moana!

The Magic Man

Listen to a musical performance alongside a book courtesy of Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC). Children will get the chance to engage in various activities after the performance is over.

Meet your favorite character Moana and go on a journey across the ocean!

Develop an adventurous spirit while hula dancing, playing wayfinding games, and take home a craft.

Join us for a magical summer adventure program!

Enjoy an unforgettable performance filled with tricks, fun visuals, and laughter with The Magic Man, Paul Dilella.

THU, JUNE 6 & JULY 25 • 10:30A

THU, JUNE 20 • 10:30A

THU, JUNE 27 • 10:30A

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

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

Android Tablet & Phone Basics

Google Drive with Google Slides

Intermediate Microsoft Word

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 username and password to class.

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.

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

THU, JUNE 6 • 10A | MON, JULY 22 • 5:30P

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 password to class.

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 to create and store files.

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MON, JUNE 17 • 5:30P

Internet Basics

THU, JUNE 20 • 10A | MON, JULY 29 • 5:30P Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites.

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, or other attachments.

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 saving documents.

SAT, JULY 13 • 3P

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, and delete sheets.

Google Drive with Google Docs 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.

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Anderson Main Library

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(864) 260-4500 | andersonlibrary.org

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A Juneteenth Celebration with DocRaen

June 17th • 5:30 - 7:30 pm Electric City Creative Makerspace Anderson Main Library

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.

This is a generational event for attendees of all ages!

Register for the Event:

calendar.andersonlibrary.org

ABLAZE!

1849 ATTACK ON THE PENDLETON POST OFFICE WITH DR. SUSANNA ASHTON

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 6P | PENDLETON LIBRARY

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.

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Sponsored by the Pendleton Historic Foundation and Pendleton Foundation for Black History & Culture.

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For a full list of stops, activities, and more, visit www.andersonlibrary.org/about/bookmobile.

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