Director ’s Corner
One thing I love about my office is that I have a window that looks out over the parking lot, and I get to see people of all ages coming into the building on the daily. My favorite are the parents with little children hopping, skipping, and jumping with their books into the building. Makes my day! I look at data and statistics, but it’s nice to physically see our patrons enjoying the Library.
I presented 5 year statistics at our recent board meeting, and I am so excited to share that the Anderson County Library numbers look fantastic. Just like everyone else, Covid hit the Library hard, and we have been in a recovery phase since. However, I’m pleased to say that comparing FY 19-20 and FY 23-24 shows trends of moving beyond recovery. The Library has seen increases in almost every area, including circulation of physical and digital materials, library card holders, and attendance. Just in the last year we’ve had an almost 30% increase in the amount of visitors and items being checked out! All this is to say thank you! Thank you for using the Library’s physical and digital resources. Thank you for coming to our buildings to attend meetings, programs and just to hang out. Your support is important for our community. It’s important to the Library, and it’s important to me personally!
What is Annie Reading?
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
THINGS WE love
Check out what our staff are loving this month!
COSTUME SWAPS FOR KIDS & TEENS
Need a new (to you!) costume for your child or teen? Visit the Anderson Main Library and the Pendleton Library for our Pop-Up Costume Shop in October! Save the planet (and your wallet) by picking out a donated costume. The best part? All costumes are free!
CLUBS, CLUBS, CLUBS!
Want to get involved with your community and meet new people? Join one of our many library clubs! From LEGO® clubs for kids to book clubs for all ages, there’s a club for everyone at the library. Fancy yourself a chess master? Try chess club! Love anime and Japanese culture? Anime club is for you. Visit our online calendar for the latest information.
DIY YOUR HOLIDAY DECOR
Get crafty this fall and create unique holiday decor for your home! Visit the Electric City Creative Makerspace at the Anderson Main Library and use our materials to make centerpieces, holiday cards, ornaments, homemade gifts, whatever you can think of! If you need help getting started, take one of our crafting classes to learn a new skill while having fun with fellow crafters.
Library Spotlight
Connecting With Our Community
Whether it’s at the yearly Soirée or a back-to-school night, city festival or a Bookmobile stop, our library workers love connecting with our community. We believe it’s important to go beyond our libraries and meet people where they are. For instance, did you know that our Bookmobile delivers large print books and craft kits to local senior centers, or that our dedicated staff visit dozens of schools every fall? By going into our communities, we’re bringing literacy, learning, and fellowship to those who may not be able to make it to one of our physical library locations. So next time you’re out and about, look for us!
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ASK
A LIBRARIAN
“Are there any resources at the library for Spanish-speaking families?”
Even if you only speak Spanish, you can still enjoy the library. We have many resources available for Spanish-speaking families., such as a large collection of Spanish books and audiobooks to teach you basic English. A great resource we offer is Mango Languages, where you can create an account and learn English (or any other language!) Kids can enjoy our Wonderbooks in Spanish, and we offer a diverse collection of bilingual books. Also The Powdersville Branch offers a Bilingual Storytime twice a month. Enjoy stories in English and Spanish, Spanish songs, and a Spanish-themed craft.
Solo habla español, aún puedes disfrutar de la biblioteca. Tenemos muchos recursos disponibles para familias hispana. Tenemos una colección de libros en español, audiolibros para enseñarte inglés. Un gran recurso que ofrecemos es “Mango Languages”, que le permite crear una cuenta y aprender inglés. Los niños pueden disfrutar de nuestros Wonderbooks en español y ofrecemos una colección diversa de libros billingües. La sucursal de Powdersville ofrece una hora de cuentos bilingüe dos veces al mes. Disfrute cuentos en inglés y español, canciones y artesanía en español.
-Evelyn M., Powdersville Assistant Manager
OUR SHELVES
Looking for something new to read? Check out these recommendations from our staff!
The Family Secret by Kiersten Modglin
“Austyn Murphy and Lowell Bass are newly engaged when Lowell receives the news that both parents have died unexpectedly, and he has to return to his childhood home to handle the family affairs. As Austyn is introduced to the historic Bass estate and Lowell’s siblings, she knows that there are hidden secrets that lie within the walls. Once the decision is made that the couple will take over the estate and live there permanently, Austyn witnesses a side of her future husband she’s never seen before.” - Pam
My Magnolia Summer by Victoria Benton Frank
“Maggie (Magnolia) returns to Sullivan’s Island from New York after her mother and grandmother are in a car accident. She finds the restaurant that her great-grandmother started is practically in shambles. Maggie works for a restaurant in New York. Will she be able to save her family’s restaurant? Will she go back to New York? Will Gran come out of the coma? Read it to find out and hope for a sequel! Find this on the shelves or in our digital collections.” - Jennifer S.
VISIT OUR
POP-UP COSTUME SHOP!
Shop the Anderson Main Library Pop-Up Shop from October 14 thru October 31!
Shop the Pendleton Library Pop-Up Shop from October 1 thru October 31!
Our annual Pop-Up Costume Shop is back! Visit the Anderson Main Library or the Pendleton Library this October and choose a free new (to you!) costume for your child or teen. Save the planet (and your wallet!) by “shopping” secondhand!
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By Any Other Name by Jodi
Picoult
Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick
Chapters & Chatter
New Arrivals
And So I Roar by Abi Daré
The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen
Tiger, Tiger by James Patterson
Sharks Don’t Sink by Jasmin Graham
Upcoming Book Clubs
Cover to Cover Book Club
Thu, Oct 3 & Nov 7 @ 6p | Powdersville Library
A Northern Light in Provence by Elizabeth Birkelund
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Drink some tea and talk books with fellow book lovers at Cover to Cover Book Club! Join us for a riveting discussion of Fairy Tale by Stephen King in October, and Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel in November. Copies of the title are available for checkout from the info desk a month before the discussion.
Tue, Oct 1 & Nov 5 @ 2p | Belton
Oct: The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman
Nov: November 9 by Colleen Hoover
Thirsty Thursday Romance
Thu, Oct 10 & Nov 14 @ 6:30p |
The Bradbury Bistro
Oct: Immortal Rising by Lynsay Sands
Nov: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
The Usual Suspects
Tue, Oct 15 & Nov 19 @ 11a | Piedmont
Oct: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld
Nov: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Brews & Books
Wed, Oct 16 & Nov 20 @ 7:30p | Carolina Bauernhaus
Oct: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Nov: The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan
Bring Your Own Book Salon
Tue, Oct 22 & Nov 26 @ 6p | Lander
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) and join the discussion with other book lovers!
Brown Bag
Wed, Oct 23 & Nov 27 @ 12p | Anderson
Oct: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Nov: The Overstory by Richard Powers
Who Dunnit? Mystery
Thu, Oct 24 @ 4p | Belton
Oct: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Chuck Fleming Memorial
Thu, Oct 24 @ 6p | Pendleton
Oct: The Caregiver by Ron Rash
The Au Pair Affair
Tessa Bailey
Storytime at the Library
Anderson Main Library
Mover and Shaker Storytime | Mondays | 10:30a
Listen and move along to stories, songs, and stretches at this movement-oriented storytime!
Preschool Storytime | Tuesdays | 9:15a & 10:30a
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 3 to 5 years old to enjoy along with their adult caregiver.
Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays | 9:15a & 10:30a
Hear new and classic stories followed by interactive play, great for practicing early literacy skills. For children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their adult caregiver.
Family Storytime | Thursdays & Saturdays | 10:30a
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregiver.
Branch Libraries
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregiver.
Pendleton Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a
Lander Memorial Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a
Powdersville Library | Wednesdays | 10:30a
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 3 to 5 years and their adult caregiver.
Belton Library | Mondays | 10:30a
Community Health and Wellness Fair SAT, OCT 19 • 11A-3P • ANDERSON
Visit the Library’s first Community Health and Wellness Fair! Check out our free screenings, activities, and demonstrations, learn about local health and wellness organizations andbusinesses,andmore.
Special Storytimes
Bedtime Storytime
Wear your PJs and join us for some bedtime stories and songs!
Powdersville Library | Every 4th Tuesday | 6:30p
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües
Join us for stories and familiar songs in English and Spanish in this unique bilingual storytime.
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones familiares en ingles y español en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe.
Powdersville Library | Every 4th Thursday | 10:30a
Visit calendar.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
Meet the Author: Mariana Ríos Ramírez
MON, OCT 21 • 4:30P • ANDERSON
WED, OCT 23 • 4:30P • POWDERSVILLE
FRI, OCT 25 • 4:30P • LANDER
Meet local Anderson author Mariana Ríos Ramírez! Mariana will be reading her latest book Abuelita's Gift, a heartwarming story about family, love, and the threads that connect us long afterwearegone.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale SAT, NOV 16 • 11:30A-1P • POWDERSVILLE
Visit the Powdersville Library for a pop-up 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.
for these programs.
Anderson Chess Club
EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUE • 5P
Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chessmoves,thisistheclubforyou!
Book Wizards Book Club
TUE, OCT 1 & NOV 5 • 4P
Embark on a magical journey with your young readers in the Book Wizards book club! Each month, we'll dive into a new tale where parents and children alike can explore new characters and places. Ages 5-7
Page Masters Book Club
TUE, OCT 1 & NOV 5 • 4P
Join us on an epic quest for knowledge! Young readers will delve into thrilling tales and embark on literary adventures, all while sharpening their independentreadingskills.
Empowered Teen
After School BEGINS THU, OCT 3 • 5:30P
Our EmpowerTeen program is back! Join us for a free program, where teens will hear from local motivational speakers and learn all about improving social skills, keeping focus, and becomingabetterhuman.
Smokey Bear Challenge:
Nature Art
SAT, OCT 5 • 2P
Join us to make your own art using differentelementsfromnature.
PEP Rally & Pizza Party
MON, OCT 7 • 1P
Get hyped for our PEP Rally and Pizza Party! The Period Education Project will be on hand to discuss anatomy and health, what's normal, and how to understand what's happening without embarrassment or shame. And, of course,enjoysomepizza!
Strategic Planning with the Small Business Administration
TUE, OCT 8 • 11A
Speaker Earl Gregorich from the U.S. SBA will present on the topic of strategic planning. This session will provide the tools needed to create a five-year strategic plan based on currentperformanceandfuturegoals.
Fire Safety
TUE, OCT 8 • 4P
Join us for a fun and hands-on learning session led by the Anderson Fire Department, designed to help kids learn about smoke alarms and fire safetyduringFirePreventionMonth.
Board Game Night with Empire Games
TUE, OCT 8 & NOV 12 • 6P
Love board games but don't always havesomeonetoplaywith?Joinusfor our new board game night, in partnership with Empire Games! Play “The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow” in October, and “Ticket to Ride” in November. Ages 14+.
Sonic Lunch
WED, OCT 9 & NOV 13 • 12:15P
Enjoy 45 minutes of great music in a variety of styles and genres performed by Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC) artists. Featuring the Foothills Clarinet Quartet in October and the Wolf Moon String BandinNovember.
Storybook Pumpkins
WED, OCT 9 • 5P
Join us for a creative evening where you'll bring your favorite storybook characterstolifeonminipumpkins.
Local History Talks
THU, OCT 10 • 1P
Local author and historian Furman Beck will share the fascinating history of Portman Shoals, a once-vibrant settlement now nestled 200 feet beneaththewatersofLakeHartwell.
Pokémon Club
THU, OCT 10 & NOV 14 • 4:30P
Join our Pokémon Club and get ready to "catch 'em all!" Enjoy activities focusing on ghost-type Pokémon in October, and draw your own Pokémon inNovember.
Ghouls & Glam: Special FX
Tutorials & Warm Bodies
THU, OCT 10 • 5:30P
Join us for a night of watching braineating zombies and learning how to enhance your costumes with special effectsmakeup. Ages 14+.
Felt Sunset Charms
FRI, OCT 11 • 4P
Learn to sew a colorful sunset charm in this month’s Crafty Classics program. This project makes a great displaypieceorgift! Ages 12+.
Dungeons & Dragons Explained: Gaming Etiquette
SAT, OCT 12 • 3P
Join Empire Games for a beginnerfriendly workshop where you can learn allaboutgamingetiquette. Ages 14+.
SCDOT Informational
Presentation on the Anderson County 1% Road Tax
MON, OCT 14 • 10A & 5:30P
Join SCDOT Chair, Pam Christopher, for a road tax info session. Learn about thetaxandaskquestions.
Black Sheep in Your Family Tree: Court and Prison Records
MON, OCT 14 • 5:30P
Ever wanted to learn more about the black sheep in your family tree? We'll examine court and prison records, and learnwheretofindthem.
Tween Art Club
WED, OCT 16 & NOV 20 • 5P
Are you interested in art of any kind? We will look at different art styles and learn how to imitate them with some instruction.
Pocket Note Zines
WED, OCT 16 • 5:30P
Come make a personalized zine for notes and lists that fits in your pocket. Personalize this handmade notebook using the same techniques as folded zines. Ages 12+.
LEGO® Club
THU, OCT 17 & NOV 21 • 4P
WeprovidetheLEGO®,youprovidethe fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun andlearnimportantskills.
A Community Conversation on Opioid Use Disorder
THU, OCT 17 • 5P
Join the SC Department of Public Health for this interactive workshop, designed to reduce the stigma of substance use disorder. Hear from individualsthathavehadsubstanceuse disorder and participate in discussions withothercommunitymembers.
Anime Club
THU, OCT 17 • 5:30P
Hang out, eat snacks, watch new or classic anime. Each month we'll have a bonusgameoractivityaswell!
Sewn Tote Bags
THU, OCT 17 • 5:30P
Quilt ‘ N Sew is a beginner-level sewing and quilting class. In this class we will make tote bags that are ideal carrying your library books home or for taking out trick-or-treating! Ages 12+.
Homeschool Friday: Math Grid Masterpieces
FRI, OCT 18 • 10:30A & 12P
Join us for an engaging homeschool event where children explore the fun side of math! Using simple grids, kids will learn how to resize and recreate images, sparking their creativity and mathematicalskills.
Intro to Self Publishing
FRI, OCT 18 • 4:30P
You'vefinishedyourproject,buthowdo you publish it? In this informative class, learn how to print, sell, and distribute yourbooktoyourreaders! Ages 13+.
Art Journaling for Your Mental Health
SAT, OCT 19 • 10A
Whether you're an artist or a journaler, art journaling is a great way to express yourself and work out any feelings you might be having. Learn all about art journaling and how it can improve your mentalhealthinthisprogram! Ages 13+.
Community Health and Wellness Fair
SAT, OCT 19 • 11A-3P
Visit the Library’s first Community Health and Wellness Fair! Check out our free screenings, activities, demonstrations, learn about local health and wellness organizations and businesses,andmore.
Meet the Author: Mariana Ríos Ramírez
MON, OCT 21 • 4:30P
Meet local Anderson author Mariana Ríos Ramírez! Mariana will be reading her latest book Abuelita's Gift, a heartwarming story about family, love, and the threads that connect us long afterwearegone.
Anderson Main Library
Fall Paper Quilt Blocks
TUE, OCT 22 • 1P
Use a classic quilt block pattern or make new unique designs to explore the paper crafting tools available in theMakerspace. Ages 12+.
Trooptastic
Tuesdays: Smokey
Bear Reading Challenge
TUE, OCT 22 • 4P
Discover Smokey's top wildfire rules and then unleash your creativity with a fun art project. Designed for grades K–3 and those in the Daisy and Brownie troopsofGirlScouts.
Making Stencils With Your Cricut
WED, OCT 23 • 6P
Looking for perfect lines but can't find the right stencil for your project? Learn all about making your own stencilwiththeCricut! Ages 12+.
Using the Cricut to Cut Felt
FRI, OCT 25 • 4:30P
TheCricutMaker3isaversatiletoolfor cutting out a variety of materials for all kinds of projects, including felt! In this Cricut demo, we'll show some cool Cricut felt projects, along with some tipsandtrickstoensurecraftsuccess.
Morning Fiber
SAT, OCT 26 • 10A
Join us to get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters andcrochetingfriends. Ages 12+
The Haunted Library
TUE, OCT 29 • 4:30P
Come dressed in your Halloween best and do the Monster Mash with us at The Haunted Library, perfect for children ages 5-12! Enjoy fun activities like bobbing for donuts, monster bowling,truthorscare,andmore!
Craft Movie Night: Mars Attacks! and Nesting Dolls
TUE, OCT 29 • 5:30P
ACK ACK ACK! For this month's Craft Movie Night, we'll be watching the sci-fi cult classic Mars Attacks! directed by Tim Burton. You'll also have the opportunity to design your own alieninspired mini nesting doll set. If you see an alien during the program, please don'tengage. Ages 14+
In Loving Memory: How to Find Death Records
WED, OCT 30 • 5:30P
Learn where to find your ancestor's death records at this engaging program! Use our in-house and online resources to find records, certificates, andobituariesofyourancestors.
Gelli Plate Image Transfers
Using Laser Prints
SAT, NOV 2 • 10A
Learn all about using laser-printed images in your Gelli Plate prints in this special program! Hear some tips and tricks for selecting images, along with best practices for editing them for topnotchimagetransfers. Ages 14+
Empower Your Public Speaking
SAT, NOV 2 • 1P
Want to improve your public speaking skills? Join us for this seminar and learn tips and tricks to "empower" yourself and your public speaking skills! In partnership with Next Level SpeakersAcademy. Ages 12+.
Empowered Teen Summit
THU, NOV 7 • 2P
Join us for a special graduation ceremony to mark the conclusion of our Empowered Teen After School program, featuring guest speakers RichardYearginandCourtneyBurgess.
Embroidery Basics
THU, NOV 7 • 5P
Pick up a new hobby with this adorable embroidery sampler project. Learn the starter stitches to jump into embroidery in this beginner-focused class, just in time to take your mind off the holiday season!
Heirs' Property Seminar and Clinic
FRI, NOV 8 • 2P
Learn about heirs’ property, wills, and basic estate planning and how the probate process of transferring property from a deceased person's name works with the Center for Heirs PropertyPreservation.
The Cricut & Paper Crafting
FRI, NOV 8 • 4:30P
Learn how our Cricut Maker 3 machines can help you cut and score cardstock foryourvariouspapercraftprojectsand crafts. Ages 14+
Puzzle Exchange
SAT, NOV 9 • 2P
Donate puzzles from October 14 thru November 1, then join us for our Puzzle Exchange on November 9! For moreinformation,see page 11.
Marketing Workshop with the Small Business Administration
TUE, NOV 12 • 11A
Speaker Earl Gregorich from the U.S. SBA will present on the topic of marketing. This session will explain various means of marketing a small business while allowing attendees to sharebestpractices.
Sewn Drawstring Bags
TUE, NOV 12 • 2P
Make little drawstring coin purses from a simple pattern. These baggies are great as coin purses, reusable gift bagsandmore. Ages 12+.
Elementary Explorers:
Jurassic Jake
TUE, NOV 12 • 4P
Learn all about dinosaurs, including their diet and their habitat, in this special Dinovember program. Activities include a dinosaur dig, an egg hatch game, storytime, craft, and dinosaur danceparty!
Attitude of Gratitude: Making Gratitude Journals
WED, NOV 13 • 5P
Use magazine clippings, book pages, and more to decorate your very own gratitude journal, then fill it throughout themonthwiththings youarethankful for!
Over Easy Exercise
MONDAYS & 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.
Card Sharks
TUE, OCT 8 & NOV 12 • 2P
Shuffle the deck and get ready to deal! Learn to play a variety of card games ranging from beginner to advanced in thismonthlygamemeetup.
Anderson Main Library
Artist Highlight on Alma Thomas
THU, NOV 14 • 4:30P
The Artist Highlight is a program where we examine an artist's style to see how they do what they do. This month, learn about the sensory art styleofAlmaThomas.
Homeschool Friday: Sounds of Carolina
FRI, NOV 15 • 10:30A & 12P
Join the Sounds of Carolina Music Academy for a musical adventure! Listen to songs, learn about different instruments, and even partake in their “instrumentpettingzoo”!
From Then to Now: A History of Schools in Anderson County
FRI, NOV 15 • 3:30P
Join us for a fun presentation on the history of the public school system in AndersonCounty!
Watercolor Holiday Designs
SAT, NOV 16 • 10A
Perfect for cards, decorations, or your journal, let mixed media artist Consie Sindet get you in the holiday spirit with thisspecialwatercolorclass!Ages 13+.
Family Saturday Showtime:
The Grinch SAT, NOV 16 • 2P
Bring your blankets and join us for a 'picnic style' showing of Jim Carrey's The Grinch! Families with children of allagesarewelcome.
Belton Library
“Reel”
Connections
TUE, OCT 15 • 5:30P
Celebrate spooky season and watch the cult-classic movie, Hocus Pocus (Rated PG). Enjoy snacks and make your very own "spell book" to decorate yourspace!
Dots, Doubles, and Dominoes
WED, OCT 16 & NOV 20 • 2P
Join us at this monthly program to play a round of dominoes with other communitymembers.
Board Game Workshop with Paul DeMichael SAT, NOV 16 • 3P
Explore the captivating world of the Blue Ibis Egyptian Senet Board Game, receive take-home game kits, and gain game development insights in this special program with local game designerPaulDeMichael. Ages 14+.
Military Records for Genealogy Research
MON, NOV 18 • 5:30P
Learn about various types of military records and where to locate them for yourgenealogyresearch.
Craft Movie Night: Jurassic World & Dino Fossils & Egg Painting
TUE, NOV 19 • 5:30P
Watch dinosaurs wreak havoc on an island theme park while witnessing Chris Pratt train a Velociraptor squad in Jurassic World. Plus, unleash your creativity by painting your very own dinosaurfossilandeggs! Ages 14+
Designing Zines
WED, NOV 20 • 5:30P
Curious about zines and how they can be used to share your art, words, or thoughts? Learn all about designing zinesinthisprogram. Ages 13+
Weaving: A Hands on History
TUE, NOV 26 • 3P
Explore the evolution of weaving in this hands-on history lesson where you will get to weave your own mini wallhanging.Ages 12+.
Cooking Matters!
TUE, OCT 22 & NOV 26 • 2P
Join Sarah Donnald from the Clemson SNAP-Ed program and learn about nutritional information and great recipesinthispresentation.
Out to Win
MON, OCT 28 & NOV 25 • 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+
Belton Library
Wise Guys! STEM & STEAM
TUE, OCT 15 & NOV 19 • 1P
Come and be a Wise Guy! Join us for challengingactivitieseachmonth.
Chair Yoga
EVERY THURSDAY • 11A
Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, EllieLane.
Think Outside the Box
Thursday
EVERY THURSDAY • 3:30P
Expand your mind and participate in fun, educational activities every Thursday! Check our online calendar forafulllistofactivities.
Curious Crafters
THU, OCT 17 & NOV 21 • 2P
Come join us for a fun and relaxing crafttimeatthismonthlymeetup.
Lander Memorial Library
Food, Fun and Friends
THU, NOV 14 • 4P
Join us for some good food, fun, and friends!
925 Greenville Dr. • Williamston, SC • (864) 847-5238
Make It Monday
MON, OCT 7 & NOV 4 • 2P
Feeling crafty? Join us the first Monday of each month to create an uniquecraft!
Law Talk: Wills, Trusts, and Financial Planning
TUE, OCT 15 • 6P
DoyouhavequestionsregardingWills, Trusts, and Financial Planning? If you do, now is the time to ask a professionaltogetthoseanswers.
Pendleton Library
Chair Yoga
EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P
Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, EllieLane.
LEGO® Club
THU, OCT 2, 16 | NOV 6, 20 • 4P
We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun andlearnimportantskills.
Pendleton Craft Studio
TUE, OCT 8 & NOV 12 • 2P
Get creative at the library on the second Tuesday of each month with a new, fun craft. Create a “fall-tastic” book pumpkin in October, and a yarn birdinNovember!
Home Brewing 101: Learn to Make Beer at Home
THU, OCT 10 • 6P
Learn how to brew your own craft beer at home with Clemson Cooperative ExtensionAgent,AlexThompson.
Homeschool Enrichment: Fire Prevention Month
FRI, OCT 11 • 11A
Learn all about fire prevention in this specialpresentation.
Second Saturday Shenanigans: Movie Morning
SAT, OCT 12 • 10:30A
Inspired by Pendleton's mythology themed scarecrow contest, join your neighbors for a special showing of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG).
Law Talk: Family Law
TUE, OCT 15 • 6P
Do you have questions regarding Family Law? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.
An Introduction to Seed Preserving
THU, OCT 17 • 4:30P
Learn about seed drying and storing methods to turn this fall's harvest into next year's garden with Ann Marie from the Anderson County Soil and WaterConservationDistrict.
Fri-YAY Teen Drop-In
FRI, OCT 25 • 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.
Meet the Author: Mariana Ríos Ramírez
FRI, OCT 25 • 4:30P
Meet local Anderson author Mariana Ríos Ramírez! Mariana will be reading her latest book, Abuelita's Gift, a heartwarming story about family, love, and the threads that connect us long afterwearegone.
Birds & Bird Feeders
MON, NOV 4 • 2P
We've gone to the birds! Learn all about starting your birdwatching journey, then make your very own DIY birdfeedercraft!
Homeschool Enrichment:
Clemson Little Theatre
FRI, NOV 8 • 11A
Join us for a special program featuring the Clemson Little Theatre. CLT's Cary Doyle will lead an interactive program that will inspire future young thespiansinourcommunity.
Second Saturday Shenanigans: Dinovember
SAT, NOV 9 • 10:30A
Welcome to Dinovember! Join your friends as we go on a dinosaur hunt, dig for fossils, create a dinosaur egg, andplayagameofdinosaurbingo.
Law Talk: Social Security & Disability
THU, NOV 14 • 6P
Do you have questions regarding Social Security & Disability? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to getthoseanswers.
Moms & Munchkins:
Mother Support Group
EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY • 10:30A
Join your fellow moms at the Library and meet new friends, hear some great information from local experts andunwindwithsomehottea.
Do-It Tuesday
TUE, OCT 1 & NOV 5 • 5P
Participate in fun STEM-related activities at this monthly event! Create newspaper art in October, and play withLEGOs®inNovember.
Tween Interactive Movie Night: Sing 2
TUE, OCT 8 • 5:30P
Join us for another fun Interactive Movie Night! Watch Sing 2 and help Buster debut his new show at the Crystal Tower Theater, and find a reclusiverocklegendwhilehe'satit!
LEGO® Club
THU, OCT 10 & 24 , NOV 14 • 4P
We provide the LEGO®, you provide the fun! Join our LEGO® Club to have fun andlearnimportantskills.
Powdersville Library
Senior Spotlights
FRI, OCT 11 & NOV 8 • 10A
Enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks while learning about that month’s topic. Learn about navigating Medicare in October, and Alzheimer’sawarenessinNovember.
BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs
SAT, OCT 12 • 11:30A
Children ages 6-12 can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book of their choice to a registeredtherapydog.
Teen Craft Café
TUE, OCT 15 • 5P
Come be crafty for an hour at the library! Each program will focus on a different type of craft and light snacks will be provided. In October, we’re creatingbeautifuldreamcatchers!
Meet the Author: Mariana Ríos Ramírez
WED, OCT 23 • 4:30P
Meet local Anderson author Mariana Ríos Ramírez! Mariana will be reading herlatestbook, Abuelita's Gift.
Couponing Tips and Tricks
MON, OCT 28 • 4P
Come learn some couponing tips and tricks with Sarah Donnald, Anderson County'sSNAP-EdHealthCoordinator!
Tween Interactive Movie Night: Arctic Dogs
TUE, NOV 12 • 5:30P
Join us for a fun Interactive Movie Night! Watch Arctic Dogs, a fun adventure film where animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming andmelttheArcticCircle.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
SAT, NOV 16 • 11:30A-1P
VisitthePowdersvilleLibraryforapopup book sale from The Friends of the Anderson County Library! Books for all ageswillbeavailableforpurchase.
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.
Computer Basics for Teens
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY
BEGINNING SEPT 5 • 11A
Learn basic computer software like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for academicpurposes. For grades 9-12
Android Tablet & Phone Basics
SAT, OCT 5 • 3P | MON, NOV 25 • 5:30P
Use your Android tablet or Android phone more efficiently to do research, increaseproductivityandentertain!
Apple iPad & iPhone Basics
MON, OCT 7 • 5:30P | SAT, NOV 2 • 3P
Use your iPad or iPhone more efficiently to do research, increase productivityandentertain!
Google Drive with Google Docs
THU, OCT 17 • 3P
Learn all about what you can create usingGoogleDocs.
Computer Basics
MON, OCT 21 • 5:30P
Learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operatingsystemis,andhowtouseit.
Internet Basics
THU, OCT 24 • 10A | SAT, NOV 30 • 3P
Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searchesandfindwebsites.
Email Essentials
MON, OCT 28 • 5:30P
Learn how to set up a free Yahoo or Google email account and send, receive, reply to, and forward messages.
Microsoft Word Basics
MON, NOV 4 • 5:30P
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format, manipulate, save, print, and shareatext-baseddocument.
Intermediate Microsoft Word
THU, NOV 7 • 10A
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
THU, NOV 14 • 3P
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.
puzzle exchange
AT THE ANDERSON MAIN LIBRARY
Donate puzzles from October 14 thru November 1, then join us for our Puzzle Exchange on November 9!
how it works
Drop off a puzzle at the Main Library's Information Desk on the 2nd floor between October 14th - November 1st. For each puzzle you donate, you'll receive a ticket for our event on Saturday, November 9th.
Each ticket entitles you to select one puzzle from the variety available at our Puzzle Exchange event. Donate five puzzles, and you'll receive five tickets to pick out five new-toyou puzzles! It's a simple way to refresh your puzzle collection without spending a dime. Questions? Email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org or call (864) 260-4500 ext. 126
GEEK FEST
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 • 11A-3:30P
ANDERSON MAIN LIBRARY
Get ready to make the last Saturday of 2024 unforgettable at the Anderson Main Library!
Join us for an amazing day of guided drawing sessions with Marvel author and illustrator, Jerry DeCaire, delve into Dungeons & Dragons Miniature painting while enjoying anime, and show off your gaming skills at the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. Don't miss out on this epic event!
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
CLOSED NOV 11 FOR VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 28-29 FOR THANKSGIVING
Bookmobile Outreach Schedule
For a full list of stops, activities, and more, visit www.andersonlibrary.org/about/bookmobile.
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Our KidVenture 2.0 Storytime was a big hit with our youngest patrons. These two even got their first library cards!
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Powdersville’s Paint & Sip program brought fun for all.
Team 796.42 rocked this year’s Midnight Flight!
Main Library Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Support the library you love! Become a member today! Learn more. (864) 260-4500 ext. 131 friends@andersonlibrary.org
Way to go, Wyatt! Wyatt was a grand prize winner of our Summer Reading Program and won a signed football by Dabo Swinney.