October_November_2024_Event Guide

event guide

OCT/NOV 2024

Fall for Your Library.

Enjoy the bounty of new items, engaging programs, and enriching experiences at your library this season.

Take Part in Our Pop-Up Costume Shop!

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Visit the Community Health & Wellness Fair

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Meet Local Children’s Book Author Mariana Ríos Ramírez

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PLUS:

Support the Library You Love at the Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale (pg. 5) Learn All About Homebrewing with Clemson Cooperative Extension Agent Alex Thompson (pg. 9) A Look Ahead: Geek Fest at the Library (pg. 11)

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!

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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.

Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

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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DATABASE DISCOVERY

TAKE A PEEK AT

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

Learning doesn’t have to be boring. With TumbleBooks and TumbleMath, expanding your language arts and math skills has never been easier!

TumbleBooks is all about reading. Browse animated talking picture books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, non-fiction materials, videos, language learning, puzzles, and games to stretch your mind and improve your skills.

TumbleMath is all about improving your math skills.

Utilize innovative math games, read-along books, activities, non-fiction materials, and even quizzes to hone your skills.

These databases are easy to navigate, endorsed by teachers and parents alike, and most importantly, are completely free with your library card.

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

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 W.

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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New Arrivals

By Any Other Name

by Jodi Picoult

And So I Roar

by Abi Daré

Tiger, Tiger

by James Patterson

A Northern Light in Provence

by Elizabeth Birkelund

Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick

The Rose Arbor

by Rhys Bowen

Sharks Don’t Sink

by Jasmin Graham

The Au Pair Affair

by Tessa Bailey

Upcoming Book Clubs Cover to Cover Book Club

Thu, Oct 3 & Nov 7 @ 6p | Powdersville Library 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.

Chapters & Chatter

The Usual Suspects

Brown Bag

Thirsty Thursday Romance

Brews & Books

Who Dunnit? Mystery

Tue, Oct 1 & Nov 5 @ 2p | Belton Oct: The Lost Girls of Willowbrook

by Ellen Marie Wiseman Nov: November 9 by Colleen Hoover

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

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Tue, Oct 15 & Nov 19 @ 11a | Piedmont Oct: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld Nov: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

by Agatha Christie

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!

Wed, Oct 23 & Nov 27 @ 12p | Anderson Oct: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

by James McBride Nov: The Overstory by Richard Powers

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

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.

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

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.

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

Powdersville Library | Every 4th Thursday | 10:30a Visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org or call your local library branch to learn more.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Branch Libraries Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages birth to 5 years and their adult caregiver.

Pendleton Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a Lander Memorial Library | Tuesdays | 10:30a Powdersville Library | Wednesdays | 10:30a Preschool Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 3 to 5 years and their adult caregiver.

Belton Library | Mondays | 10:30a

Read books, earn rewards!

Join our free program and start your child’s journey to kindergarten readiness.

Ask our staff for your starter kit today!

Sponsored by The Friends of the Anderson County Library

Featured Programs 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 and businesses, and more.

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 after we are gone.

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.

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

Anderson Chess Club

Fire Safety

Felt Sunset Charms

Whether you are new to chess or looking to add more finesse to your chess moves, this is the club for you!

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 safety during Fire Prevention Month.

Learn to sew a colorful sunset charm in this month’s Crafty Classics program. This project makes a great display piece or gift! Ages 12+.

EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUE • 5P

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 independent reading skills.

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 becoming a better human.

Smokey Bear Challenge: Nature Art SAT, OCT 5 • 2P

Join us to make your own art using different elements from nature.

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, enjoy some pizza!

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 current performance and future goals.

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TUE, OCT 8 • 4P

Board Game Night with Empire Games TUE, OCT 8 & NOV 12 • 6P

Love board games but don't always have someone to play with? Join us for 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 Band in November.

Storybook Pumpkins WED, OCT 9 • 5P

Join us for a creative evening where you'll bring your favorite storybook characters to life on mini pumpkins.

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 beneath the waters of Lake Hartwell.

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 in November.

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 effects makeup. Ages 14+.

FRI, OCT 11 • 4P

Dungeons & Dragons Explained: Gaming Etiquette SAT, OCT 12 • 3P

Join Empire Games for a beginnerfriendly workshop where you can learn all about gaming etiquette. 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 the tax and ask questions.

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 learn where to find them.

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

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 individuals that have had substance use disorder and participate in discussions with other community members.

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

Anime Club

Fall Paper Quilt Blocks

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

Use a classic quilt block pattern or make new unique designs to explore the paper crafting tools available in the Makerspace. Ages 12+.

TUE, OCT 22 • 1P

THU, OCT 17 • 5:30P

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 mathematical skills.

Intro to Self Publishing FRI, OCT 18 • 4:30P

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 troops of Girl Scouts.

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 stencil with the Cricut! Ages 12+.

Using the Cricut to Cut Felt FRI, OCT 25 • 4:30P

You've finished your project, but how do you publish it? In this informative class, learn how to print, sell, and distribute your book to your readers! 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 mental health in this program! 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, and more.

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 after we are gone.

The Cricut Maker 3 is a versatile tool for 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 tips and tricks to ensure craft success.

Morning Fiber SAT, OCT 26 • 10A

Join us to get in some early morning fiber art crafting with fellow knitters and crocheting friends. 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, truth or scare, and more!

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't engage. 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, and obituaries of your ancestors.

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 topnotch image transfers. 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 Speakers Academy. 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 Richard Yeargin and Courtney Burgess.

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 Property Preservation.

The Cricut & Paper Crafting FRI, NOV 8 • 4:30P

Learn how our Cricut Maker 3 machines can help you cut and score cardstock for your various paper craft projects and crafts. Ages 14+.

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

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 more information, 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 share best practices.

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 bags and more. Ages 12+.

Elementary Explorers: Jurassic Jake

Artist Highlight on Alma Thomas

Board Game Workshop with Paul DeMichael

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 style of Alma Thomas.

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 designer Paul DeMichael. Ages 14+.

THU, NOV 14 • 4:30P

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 “instrument petting zoo”!

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 Anderson County!

Watercolor Holiday Designs

TUE, NOV 12 • 4P

SAT, NOV 16 • 10A

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 dance party!

Perfect for cards, decorations, or your journal, let mixed media artist Consie Sindet get you in the holiday spirit with this special watercolor class! Ages 13+.

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 the month with things you are thankful for!

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 all ages are welcome.

SAT, NOV 16 • 3P

Military Records for Genealogy Research MON, NOV 18 • 5:30P

Learn about various types of military records and where to locate them for your genealogy research.

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 dinosaur fossil and eggs! 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 zines in this program. 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+.

Belton Library

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

Over Easy Exercise

“Reel” Connections

Cooking Matters!

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.

Celebrate spooky season and watch the cult-classic movie, Hocus Pocus (Rated PG). Enjoy snacks and make your very own "spell book" to decorate your space!

Join Sarah Donnald from the Clemson SNAP-Ed program and learn about nutritional information and great recipes in this presentation.

Card Sharks

Dots, Doubles, and Dominoes

MON, OCT 28 & NOV 25 • 3P

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS • 12:30P

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 this monthly game meetup.

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TUE, OCT 15 • 5:30P

WED, OCT 16 & NOV 20 • 2P

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

TUE, OCT 22 & NOV 26 • 2P

Out to Win

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+

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

Wise Guys! STEM & STEAM

Curious Crafters

Food, Fun and Friends

Come and be a Wise Guy! Join us for challenging activities each month.

Come join us for a fun and relaxing craft time at this monthly meetup.

Join us for some good food, fun, and friends!

THU, OCT 17 & NOV 21 • 2P

TUE, OCT 15 & NOV 19 • 1P

THU, NOV 14 • 4P

Lander Memorial Library

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

Chair Yoga

Make It Monday

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

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

EVERY THURSDAY • 11A

MON, OCT 7 & NOV 4 • 2P

Think Outside the Box Thursday

Law Talk: Wills, Trusts, and Financial Planning TUE, OCT 15 • 6P

EVERY THURSDAY • 3:30P

Expand your mind and participate in fun, educational activities every Thursday! Check our online calendar for a full list of activities.

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 after we are gone.

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

Pendleton Library

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

Chair Yoga

EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12P Follow along with videos from Registered Yoga Teacher and Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent, Ellie Lane.

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 and learn important skills.

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 bird in November!

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 Extension Agent, Alex Thompson.

Homeschool Enrichment: Fire Prevention Month FRI, OCT 11 • 11A

Learn all about fire prevention in this special presentation.

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

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 bird feeder craft!

Homeschool Enrichment: Clemson Little Theatre FRI, NOV 8 • 11A

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

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 thespians in our community.

An Introduction to Seed Preserving

Second Saturday Shenanigans: Dinovember

THU, OCT 17 • 4:30P

SAT, NOV 9 • 10:30A

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 Water Conservation District.

Welcome to Dinovember! Join your friends as we go on a dinosaur hunt, dig for fossils, create a dinosaur egg, and play a game of dinosaur bingo.

Fri-YAY Teen Drop-In

Law Talk: Social Security & Disability

FRI, OCT 25 • 3:30P

THU, NOV 14 • 6P

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.

Do you have questions regarding Social Security & Disability? If you do, now is the time to ask a professional to get those answers.

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

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Powdersville Library

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

Senior Spotlights

Couponing Tips and Tricks

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

Enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks while learning about that month’s topic. Learn about navigating Medicare in October, and Alzheimer’s awareness in November.

Come learn some couponing tips and tricks with Sarah Donnald, Anderson County's SNAP-Ed Health Coordinator!

Do-It Tuesday

BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs

TUE, NOV 12 • 5:30P

Participate in fun STEM-related activities at this monthly event! Create newspaper art in October, and play with LEGOs® in November.

Children ages 6-12 can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book of their choice to a registered therapy dog.

Tween Interactive Movie Night: Sing 2

Teen Craft Café

Moms & Munchkins: Mother Support Group

FRI, OCT 11 & NOV 8 • 10A

EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY • 10:30A

TUE, OCT 1 & NOV 5 • 5P

SAT, OCT 12 • 11:30A

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 reclusive rock legend while he's at it!

LEGO® Club

THU, OCT 10 & 24 , NOV 14 • 4P

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 creating beautiful dreamcatchers!

Meet the Author: Mariana Ríos Ramírez

MON, OCT 28 • 4P

Tween Interactive Movie Night: Arctic Dogs 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 and melt the Arctic Circle.

Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale SAT, NOV 16 • 11:30A-1P

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

WED, OCT 23 • 4:30P

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

Meet local Anderson author Mariana Ríos Ramírez! Mariana will be reading her latest book, Abuelita's Gift.

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 academic purposes. 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, increase productivity and entertain!

Apple iPad & iPhone Basics

MON, OCT 7 • 5:30P | SAT, NOV 2 • 3P Use your iPad or iPhone more efficiently to do research, increase productivity and entertain!

Google Drive with Google Docs THU, OCT 17 • 3P

Learn all about what you can create using Google Docs.

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Computer Basics MON, OCT 21 • 5:30P

Learn about the various parts of a computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is, and how to use it.

Internet Basics

THU, OCT 24 • 10A | SAT, NOV 30 • 3P Learn to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to perform simple searches and find websites.

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

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 create tables.

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, and delete sheets.

MON, NOV 4 • 5:30P

Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format, manipulate, save, print, and share a text-based document.

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.

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!

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LOCATIONS + HOURS 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

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