Summer at the Library 2026

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JUN-JUL 2026

at the library h t r a e un a story Dinos, fossils, books, oh my!

Dig into our Summer Reading Challenge and see what’s happening at a library near you this summer.

UNEARTH STORIES. EARN REWARDS.

Explore new books, log your reading, and unlock fun rewards this summer!

WIN LIMITED EDITION TRADING CARDS! Learn more on page 21!

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Message from the Director It’s hard to believe, but summer is upon us once again! The hot days and long nights provide plenty of time to read by the pool, read by the beach, or to read in a nice, airconditioned room.

This year our summer reading theme is dinosaurs! I have to say I was super excited to get a t-shirt that combines reading and dinosaurs. We’ve been able to expand on that theme and bring you this fun summer reading guide that’s not only informative, but also contains activities we hope your kids will love!

The summer reading program offered by the library is a great way to keep your kids and yourself involved in reading and literacy learning while school is out of session. Weekly programs keep you coming to the library and are really designed to make sure you have an opportunity to check out books. Don’t forget to use Libby and Hoopla, as any reading of eBooks and listening of audiobooks also counts — in fact it’s a great way to mix it up! Family road trips = family audiobook listening time!

See you at the Library this summer!

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Get Started!

See how you can join the 2026 Summer Reading Program See what’s going on at a library near you this summer

show off your summer reading style with our 20 official summer reading t-shirts!

Which dinosaur are 22 you? take the quiz and find out!

joke time! joke time!

What do you call a group of singing dinosaurs? a tyranno-chorus!

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This summer, the library invites families to Unearth a Story, where reading, play, and discovery come together to help prevent the “summer slide.”

Through books, hands-on activities, and live performances, kids explore new ideas, build reading confidence, and strengthen skills they’ll use all year long. Whether they’re digging into a favorite series, uncovering a new interest, or participating in a program, every experience helps keep young minds engaged.

Best of all, summer learning doesn’t feel like schoolwork. Kids choose what excites them, learn through doing, and have fun along the way - setting them up to return to school curious, confident, and ready to learn.

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gettin start g ed Our Summer Reading Program runs from June 1 thru July 19. Register with our online tracking software, Beanstack, or pick up a paper tracker at your local library branch!

Using Beanstack is easy!

Set up an account or log into your account. If you created an account for previous summer reading programs, please use that account instead of making a new one.

Simply check off every day you read to earn badges and be automatically entered to win prizes!

OR Scan the QR code to sign up for an account (or access your current account)

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Download the Beanstack app

If you need help registering or logging your reading and activities, ask a friendly librarian.

We’re always ready to help!

Kickoff Celebration!

Celebrate the start of our 2026 Summer Reading Program at a library kickoff event! Visit our Anderson, Belton, Lander (Williamston), Pendleton, or Powdersville libraries for a morning of fun games and activities for the whole family. Also, don’t forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge while you’re there!

POWDERSVILLE WED., MAY 27 | 11 AM

Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games and activities like rock painting, dino paper crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more!

ANDERSON MAIN

LANDER (WILLIAMSTON)

THU., MAY 28 | 3:30 PM Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games and activities! Make sure you stop and see the animals at the Charm Farm Petting Zoo!

BELTON

SAT., MAY 30 | 10 AM Register for our Summer Reading Program and dive into dino-themed fun - decorate a keychain, make scratch art, play dino bingo, and more!

PENDLETON

SAT., MAY 30 | 11 AM

SAT., MAY 30 | 11 AM

Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games and activities! Make sure you stop and see the animals at the Petting Zoo, AnMed Health for their bike rodeo, and other fun things!

Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games activities like a dino paper craft, DIY fossil art, and indoor story walk, and a scavenger hunt.

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dino-mite Coloring Fun! Grab your crayons and bring this dinosaur to life.

Can you name these colors?

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e h t meet iners a t r e ent From critter encounters to dino dance parties, our entertainers are bringing fun to the Library this summer!

DJ Pre-K Edutainer. Author. Children's DJ. Creative Arts Enthusiast. These are just a few words to describe this country boy from the small town of Great Falls, South Carolina. Chris first discovered his musical roots by singing in his family’s church choir as a young child. It was there that he found his voice and learned how to command a stage.

See DJ Pre-K on: June 1 @ 10:30a | Westside, June 1 @ 3:30p | Pendleton, June 2 @ 10:30a | Belton, June 2 @ 3:30p | Powdersville, and July 1 @ 1:30p | Anderson

Janeen Miklos, Puppeteer "Squirrely" Friends of the Library volunteer Janeen Miklos got her start in puppetry 44 years ago as a Girl Scout and has been doing it ever since. An amateur naturalist from the Charleston area, most of her community programs are based on nature and animal puppets.

See Janeen Miklos on: June 17 @ 1:30p | Anderson, June 18 @ 10:30a | Iva, June 18 @ 3:30p | Lander Memorial, June 19 @ 10:30a | Piedmont, June 24 @ 11:15a | Jennie Erwin, June 29 @ 10:30a | Westside, June 29 @ 3:30p | Pendleton, June 30 @ 10:30a | Belton, and June 30 @ 3:30p | Powdersville

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the critter keeper If you are brave enough, strong enough, and ready to take on the jungle, then you’re ready to meet The Critter Keeper and his creepy, crawly animal friends! From Julius Squeezer, an albino Burmese Python, to many other scaly creatures, The Critter Keeper will bring laughs, screams, and a special “wow factor” to any event.

See The Critter Keeper on: June 23 @ 3:30p | Powdersville

Ed’s Dinosaurs Live!

Starting in 2011 with a homemade dinosaur, some balloons, and a few tricks up his sleeve, Mr. Ed began throwing birthday parties for anyone in the Southeast who would have him. Not only did it grow, but so did his family of dinosaurs, entertainers, and tricks.

Ed and his team have volunteered their time and fun for children of all ages. They have attended the Jeff Gordon Hospital, nursing homes, and churches across the area, bringing a light of hope to many patrons, young and old.

See Ed’s Dinosaurs Live! on: June 3 @ 1:30p | Anderson

critters & more Our mission is to provide children, youth, and adults the opportunities to discover the ways and wonders of many forms in nature, experiencing with their 5 senses (smell, hear, touch, see, and taste), and use the aforementioned experiences to grow in mind, body, and stewardship.

See Critters and More on: July 9 @ 10:30a | Iva, July 13 @ 10:30a | Westside, July 14 @ 10:30a | Belton, and July 16 @ 3:30p | Lander Memorial

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milky way farm Iris Barham and her family own and operate Milky Way Farm in Starr, South Carolina, where they continue a four-generation legacy in dairy farming. Raised in southwest Anderson County, Iris grew up working with cows and calves, developing a lifelong passion for raising cattle and producing high-quality milk.

See Milky Way Farm on: June 4 @ 3:30p | Lander Memorial, June 11 @ 10:30a | Iva, June 22 @ 10:30a | Westside, and June 23 @ 10:30a | Belton

Mr. Mike’s “mini museum” Michael Ferro is the Collection Manager at the Clemson University Arthropod Museum. He is also the co-creator of Clemson’s miniature museum, a traveling collection of insects, pests, invasive species, and more. The mini museums include 100 specimens, housed in 3-inch by 19-inch by 16.5-inch drawers.

See Mr. Mike’s “Mini Museum” on: June 4 @ 10:30a | Iva and June 8 @ 3:30p | Pendleton

GAMAC GAMAC is an organization committed to the very best in community musical performing arts and education. From the professional artist and the talented avocational artist, to the gifted and talented youth of our area, GAMAC seeks to develop their talent and showcase them for the public. GAMAC’s concert series provides high-quality cultural experiences for the community and a forum for excellence for our performers, enriching the quality of life in the Anderson area.

See GAMAC on: June 10 & July 8 @ 1:30p | Anderson

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roper mountain science center Roper Mountain Science Center, a special facility of Greenville County Schools in Greenville, South Carolina, exists because of a unique partnership of public ownership, corporate sponsorship, private support, and volunteers. They strive to be a pinnacle of innovative learning, an engine for community engagement, and a national leader in science education.

See Roper Mountain Science Center on: June 22 @ 3:30p | Pendleton

anderson county soil & water conservation district The Anderson Soil & Water Conservation District is a sub-division of state government charged with meeting fundamental land, water, and related natural resource problems at the local level. Our mission is to conserve and protect our natural resources, and to provide education to the public to encourage good stewardship of our environment.

See ACSWCD on: June 24 @ 1:30p | Anderson, June 25 @ 10:30a | Iva, June 25 @ 3:30p | Lander Memorial, July 6 @ 10:30a | Westside, July 7 @ 10:30a | Belton, July 7 @ 3:30p | Powdersville, and July 25 @ 3:30p | Pendleton

our sponsors A big “thank you” to our Summer Reading Program sponsors!

We could not do what we do without your generous support!

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fossil hunt!

Can you find 10 fossils in the picture below?

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Let’s Go!

Join in the fun this summer at the Library! From our not-to-be missed Summer Reading Kickoff Parties to amazing performers, educational programs and more - you’re sure to unearth exciting events happening near you.

Anderson Main Library

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

Summer Reading Kickoff SAT, MAY 30 • 11A

Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games and activities while you take a look at some of the new and exciting things happening around the library at our Summer Reading Kickoff!

MON, JUNE 8, 15 & 22 • 11A

Join us for a series of cooking classes with Katherine from Clemson University's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)! Learn some basic cooking techniques and taste your creations!

Ed's Dinosaurs Live!

Freedom Painting

Mr. Ed brings an ensemble of dinosaurs to life through puppets and costumed characters.

Participants will meet and interact with dinosaurs and even observe a dinosaur “hatching!”

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration and paint-along!

BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs

Let's rock to some great music! Special guest musicians from GAMAC will help you uncover the rhythm of your imagination with the picture book, Grannysaurus!

Tue, Jun 9 • 1p

WED, JUNE 3 • 4P

FRI, JUNE 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 9:45A FRI, JULY 10 & 17 • 9:45A

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

Rhythm and Rock with GAMAC WED, JUNE 10 • 1:30P

Roller Coaster Engineering for Tweens

MON, JUNE 15 - FRI, JUNE 19 • 12:00P

Super Smash Bros Tournament Sat, Jun 6 • 2p

Compete in a bracket-style Super Smash Bros Tournament and make new friends along the way.

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Cooking Basics for Teens

Have you ever wondered how your favorite roller coaster was made? Join us for this week-long camp to learn the basics of roller coaster engineering and design. Then, team up with your friends to create your own!

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

Anderson Main Library

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

Make a Puppet!

Rhythm and Rock with GAMAC

Puppets help us tell stories. Learn all about puppets and then make your own at this fun program!

Let's rock to some great music! Special guest musicians from GAMAC will help you uncover the rhythm of your imagination with the picture book, Where the Wild Things Are!

WED, JUNE 17 • 1:30P

WED, JULY 8 • 1:30P

Tree Ring Craft

WED, JUNE 24 • 1:30P Join Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn more about how trees keep our earth healthy, and then make a cool tree ring decoration!

DJ Pre-K Dance Party

Watch and Wiggle: How to Eat Fried Worms WED, JULY 15 • 1:30P

Watch How to Eat Fried Worms and snack on "dirt cake" (chocolate pudding cups with crushed Oreos and gummy worms) at this fun movie afternoon!

fun fact!

WED, JULY 1 • 1:30P

The triceratops is one of the mostfound dinosaur fossils!

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! This musical extravaganza is sure to get your children up, moving and making memories, so put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready to party!

belton Library

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

Summer Reading Kickoff SAT, MAY 30 • 10A

Register for our Summer Reading Program and dive into dino-themed fun. Decorate a keychain, make scratch art, play dino bingo, and more!

DJ Pre-K Dance Party TUE, JUNE 2 • 10:30A

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! This musical extravaganza is sure to get your children up, moving and making memories, so put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready to party!

Summer Crafternoon: Dino Eggs and Mosaic Coasters TUE, JUNE 9 • 10:30A

Become an explorer and crack open a "fizzy dinosaur" egg to reveal a hidden prehistoric treasure, then keep the fun going by creating a mosaic coaster with colorful tiles.

Summer Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Dinosaurs TUE, JUNE 16 • 10:30A

Join us for a creative, fun, hands-on dinosaur craft! Transform colorful tissue paper into a dino masterpiece at this fun program!

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

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belton Library

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

Sunset Slushies and Summer Crafts

Tree Ring Craft TUE, JULY 7 • 10:30A

THU, JUNE 18 • 6P

Create a magical fairy garden, make a colorful friendship bracelet, and design an art project with Perler beads, all while cooling off with a sweet, sunset icy treat!

Join Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn more about how trees keep our earth healthy, and then make a cool tree ring decoration!

From Dinosaurs to Today!

TUE, JULY 14 • 10:30A

Got Milk? with Milky Way Farm TUE, JUNE 23 • 10:30A

Celebrate National Dairy Month at the library!

Learn more about dairy products, how they are produced, and meet a real-life calf from Milky Way Farm!

Do you think there are no traces of dinosaurs left in South Carolina? Think again! Join us to find out more about how today's reptiles and birds are the living relatives of yesterday's dinosaurs.

Make a Puppet!

TUE, JUNE 30 • 10:30A Puppets help us tell stories. Learn all about puppets and then make your own at this fun program!

Iva Library

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

The Importance of Bugs

Got Milk? with Milky Way Farm

Join Mike Ferro from Clemson University and learn how to identify insects in the field, and discover the critical roles that these creatures play in our ecosystem. Expect to see a variety of specimens, and be ready for a fun, interactive craft to finish the session.

Celebrate National Dairy Month at the library!

Learn more about dairy products, how they are produced, and meet a real-life calf from Milky Way Farm!

THU, JUNE 4 • 10:30A

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THU, JUNE 11 • 10:30A

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

Iva Library

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

Make a Puppet!

From Dinosaurs to Today!

Puppets help us tell stories. Learn all about puppets and then make your own at this fun program!

Do you think there are no traces of dinosaurs left in South Carolina? Think again! Join us to find out more about how today's reptiles and birds are the living relatives of yesterday's dinosaurs.

THU, JULY 9 • 10:30A

THU, JUNE 18 • 10:30A

Tree Ring Craft

THU, JUNE 25 • 10:30A Join Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn more about how trees keep our earth healthy, and then make a cool tree ring decoration!

Solo Cup Build

THU, JULY 16 • 10:30A Solo cups are not just for cold drinks! Come and let your imagination run wild while building with Solo cups.

Marble Madness!

THU, JULY 2 • 10:30A

Test your engineering skills and design your own marble run! Build, experiment, and see how fast (or far!) your marble can go.

Lander Memorial Library

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

Summer Reading Kickoff

Got Milk? with Milky Way Farm

THU, MAY 28 • 3:30P

THU, JUNE 4 • 3:30P

Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games and activities! Make sure you stop and see the animals at the Charm Farm Petting Zoo!

Celebrate National Dairy Month at the library!

Learn more about dairy products, how they are produced, and meet a real-life calf from Milky Way Farm!

Make Your own Dino Slime!

Make a Puppet!

Let's get slimy! Learn how to make your own dinosaur-themed slime, then have fun playing with it at this special summer reading program.

Puppets help us tell stories. Learn all about puppets and then make your own at this fun program!

THU, JUNE 11 • 3:30P

THU, JUNE 18 • 3:30P

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

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Lander Memorial Library

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

Tree Ring Craft

Dinosaur Excavation Dig

Join Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn more about how trees keep our earth healthy, and then make a cool tree ring decoration!

Become a paleontologist and dig for dinosaurs and fossils in this fun, educational program!

THU, JULY 9 • 3:30P

THU, JUne 25 • 3:30P

Dig into American History THU, JULY 2 • 3:30P

Dig into 250 years of US independence by crafting a fun keepsake!

From Dinosaurs to Today!

THU, JULY 16 • 3:30p

Do you think there are no traces of dinosaurs left in South Carolina? Think again! Join us to find out more about how today's reptiles and birds are the living relatives of yesterday's dinosaurs.

Pendleton Library

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

Summer Reading Kickoff

The Importance of Bugs

Help us kick off Summer Reading! Sign up for the program, pick up your starter prize, and get your tracking sheets. Then take part in our scavenger hunt and indoor story walk!

We’ll also have a craft, games, a community mural, and more!

Join Mike Ferro from Clemson University and learn how to identify insects in the field, and discover the critical roles that these creatures play in our ecosystem. Expect to see a variety of specimens, and be ready for a fun, interactive craft to finish the session.

DJ Pre-K Dance Party MON, JUNE 1 • 3:30P

Watch and Wiggle: How to Eat Fried Worms

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! This musical extravaganza is sure to get your children up, moving and making memories, so put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready to party!

Watch How to Eat Fried Worms and snack on "dirt cake" (chocolate pudding cups with crushed Oreos and gummy worms) at this fun movie afternoon!

SAT, MAY 30 • 11A

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Mon, JUNE 8 • 3:30p

MON, JUNE 15 • 3:30P

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

Pendleton Library

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

Coastal Critters with Roper Mountain Science Center MON, JUNE 22 • 3:30P

Explore the fascinating world of shoreline animals in this interactive program! Meet live creatures, examine biofacts, and watch engaging videos to learn about the unique animals that call the coast home. Best suited for children ages 6-12.

Make a Puppet!

Mon, Jun 29 • 3:30P Puppets help us tell stories. Learn all about puppets and then make your own at this fun program!

Tree Ring Craft Mon, JULY 6 • 3:30P

Join Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn more about how trees keep our earth healthy, and then make a cool tree ring decoration!

Fun With Fossils MON, JULY 13 • 3:30P

Unearth entertainment with Dr. Alan Coulson from Clemson University as we experiment with and learn about fossils for our final Summer Reading program in Pendleton!

Powdersville Library

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

Summer Reading Kickoff

Hack That Painting

Register for our Summer Reading program and enjoy fun games and activities - like rock painting, dino paper craft, scavenger hunt, and more!

Let your creativity soar! Choose a picture that you love (or really don't like) and change it into something different. It's all about perspective for this program, and you can change it to be whatever you see. All materials provided.

WED, MAY 27 • 11A

DJ Pre-K Dance Party TUE, JUNE 2 • 3:30P

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! This musical extravaganza is sure to get your children up, moving and making memories, so put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready to party!

TUE, JUNE 9 • 11A

Watch and Wiggle: How to Eat Fried Worms Tue, JUne 9 • 3:30P

Watch How to Eat Fried Worms and snack on "dirt cake" (chocolate pudding cups with crushed Oreos and gummy worms) at this fun movie afternoon!

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

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Powdersville Library

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

Summer Movie Day: Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs Wed, JUne 10 • 3:00P

See what shenanigans Manny and his friends get up to in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs!

This time, the crew discovers an underground world populated by dinosaurs, some so large that Manny is no longer the most feared creature in their realm.

Tue, JUNE 30 • 3:30P Puppets help us tell stories. Learn all about puppets and then make your own at this fun program!

Tree Ring Craft TUE, JULY 7 • 3:30P

Fingerprint Dino Families TUE, JUNE 16 • 3:30P

Join Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn more about how trees keep our earth healthy, and then make a cool tree ring decoration!

Create a family of dinosaurs using your fingerprints, then decipher a phrase written in hieroglyphics in this fun, archaeologythemed program!

Summer Movie Day: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Teen Cuisine Cooking Class

THU, JUNE 18, 25 & JULY 9, 16, 23, 30 • 11A Teens, let's learn to cook this summer!

Katherine from Clemson University's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will be joining us for some cooking fun, where she'll teach teens cooking skills complete with a taste test at the end!

Dig In! with the Critter Keeper TUE, JUNE 23 • 3:30P

Let the Critter Keeper be your introduction to a variety of live reptiles, insects, snakes, and other critters! Attendees will learn basic facts about the biology and habitats of the animals on display in this live animals presentation designed for children and families.

Summer Movie Day: The Goonies

Wed, JUly 8 • 3:00

After moving from the jungle to stay with her cousin and attend high school, a teen girl is kidnapped alongside a motley crew of characters and is ordered to find the lost city of gold. See what happens in Dora and the Lost City of Gold!

Dinosaur Grid Drawing TUE, JULY 14 • 3:30P

Analyze the different parts of a dinosaur by looking at a drawing on grid paper, just like how paleontologists and archaeologists do when researching their own findings.

Learn to Draw

SAT, JULY 18 • 11:30A Learn the basics of drawing with guest presenter Emma Twigg in this free workshop!

DIY Dragon Eggs TUE JULY 21 • 11:00A

Wed, JUne 24 • 3:00P

Watch a group of rambunctious kids overcome booby traps, riddles, and thieves in the cult classic The Goonies!

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Make a Puppet!

Create a beautiful dragon’s egg using clay, food coloring and other fun “extras” to make it a true treasure. All materials provided.

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

Westside Community Center Library

1100 W. Franklin St. • Anderson, SC • (864) 260-4660

DJ Pre-K Dance Party

Tree Ring Craft

Get the party started with DJ Pre-K! This musical extravaganza is sure to get your children up, moving and making memories, so put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready to party!

Join Ann Marie from Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn more about how trees keep our earth healthy, and then make a cool tree ring decoration!

mon, JUly 6 • 10:30a

MON, JUNE 1 • 10:30A

From Dinosaurs to Today!

Got Milk? with Milky Way Farm

mon, JULY 13 • 10:30a

MON, JUNE 22 • 10:30A Celebrate National Dairy Month at the library!

Learn more about dairy products, how they are produced, and meet a real-life calf from Milky Way Farm!

Do you think there are no traces of dinosaurs left in South Carolina? Think again! Join us to find out more about how today's reptiles and birds are the living relatives of yesterday's dinosaurs.

Make a Puppet!

MON, JUNE 29 • 10:30A Puppets help us tell stories. Learn all about puppets and then make your own at this fun program!

Make a puppet

at the library PIEDMONT JUN 19 @ 10:30A LIBRARY JUN 24 JENNIE ERWIN @ 11:15A LIBRARY PUPPETS HELP US TELL STORIES. LEARN ALL ABOUT PUPPETS AND THEN MAKE YOUR OWN AT THIS FUN PROGRAM! Registration Required • All Ages • Ages 0-5 • Ages 6-12 • Ages 8-12 • Ages 12-18 • Ages 18+ • Blended Ages Visit andersonlibrary.org/events to register for these programs.

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Get Your Very Own Summer Reading T-Shirt!

Celebrate Summer Reading in style with our 2026 Summer Reading t-shirt!

adult

All proceeds support learning and discovery at the Library.

youth Shirts are available to purchase online at andersonlibraryfriends.org!

Scan the QR code to purchase: 20

earn fun trading cards!

Collect exclusive trading cards this summer at the Library!

There are 14 cards in total, so try your best to collect them all!

Explorers who collect at least 7 of the 14 cards will win a fun prize!

How do i earn cards? visit the library!

attend a program!

your local library Visit branch every week of the summer reading challenge to collect an exclusive card.

Each week will feature a new card, so come back often!

Attend a library program and earn an exclusive card! Both summer reading programs and weekly storytimes count, so be sure to stop by the Info Desk to collect this week's card!

win this “dino-mite” backpack charm!

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which dinosaur are you?

Are you a terrifying Tyrannosaurus or a terrific Triceratops? Take the quiz and find out!

question 1

question 2

question 3

What’s your ideal summer day?

Pick a snack:

Your friends would describe you as...

A. Lounging somewhere warm

A. Anything BIG (like cotton candy!)

B. Hanging out with friends and eating snacks

B. Sweet treats to share (like chips & salsa!)

C. Exploring somewhere new

C. Something I’ve never tried (like food from another country!)

D. Enjoying some quiet time with a good book

A. Bold and a little intimidating B. Loyal and kind C. Curious and energetic D. Calm and thoughtful

D. Something classic (like trail mix!)

question 4

question 5

question 6

Choose a summer activity:

Who are you in your friend group?

Pick a color: A. Fiery red

A. Making a splash in the pool

A. Leader of the pack

B. Game night with my best friends

B. The glue that keeps us together

C. Sunny yellow

C. Hiking, exploring, or trying something new

C. The one suggesting wild ideas

D. Deep blue

D. Reading, drawing, or creating

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D. The quiet genius in the corner

B. Bright green

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How do you handle challenges?

Your dream reading spot:

Pick a motto:

A. Somewhere dramatic — like a mountain!

A. I charge straight through any challenge!

B. In a blanket fort with my friends

B. I work together with my friends to find a solution.

C. Under the stars

C. I’m always willing to try a new approach!

D. A quiet nook at the library

A. “Go big or go extinct!”

B. “Everything is better when we do it together.”

C. “Shoot for the moon!”

D. “Slow and steady wins the race.”

D. I think it through carefully before acting on anything.

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question 12

What kind of books do you like?

Pick a sport:

If you were in a movie, you’d be...

A. Action-packed adventures B. Stories about cute animals C. Mysteries and spy thrillers

A. Soccer

You’re sa Tyrannosaurus rex!

You’ve got main character energy and you know it. Bold, confident, and not afraid to take up space, you go after what you want. People might find you a little intense, but they also know you get things done!

B. The reliable sidekick

C. Snowboarding D. ...is napping a sport?

D. Fantasies and fairytales

If you answered mostly a ...

A. The main character, of course!

B. Volleyball

C. The mysterious ally D. The problem-solving hero

If you answered mostly bs ...

You’re a Triceratops!

Loyal, dependable, and always there for your people, you’re strong in a quiet way and protective of your crew. You’re the friend everyone wants to have!

If you answered mostly Cs ...

If you answered mostly Ds ...

Quick, clever, and always curious. You love trying new things and thinking outside the box. You’re the spark of energy in any group—and maybe a little mischievous.

Gentle, thoughtful, and steady. You take the road less traveled and appreciate the world around you. You don’t rush — you evolve at your own pace.

You’re a You’re a Velociraptor! Brachiosaurus!

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dino talk

What do you think these dinosaur pals are saying?

Write it in the word bubbles.

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word search Find the words from the list below.

DINOSAUR REX EGGS PLANTS SCALES UNEARTH

TAIL BONE FOSSIL DIG ROAR LEAF

DID YOU KNOW? Help the archaeologist find the hidden fossils!

Follow the paths carefully and see if you can make it through the maze without getting lost!

start here!

finish!

The oldest dinosaur fossil may belong to Nyasasaurus (ny-AH-suh-SOR-us), which lived about 240 million years ago - long before T. rex!

Scientists found its bones in Africa, helping us learn how dinosaurs first began.

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Summer happens everywhere.

So does reading.

Listen your way through Summer Reading - anytime, anywhere.

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Thousands of popular kids’ audiobooks FREE with your library card.

Scan to get started:

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Cong Youratulat ions C o m readthe Sumpleted ! ing C mer hall enge !

Thank you for participating in our Summer Reading program! We hope you had a blast and learned some new things this summer!

Please make sure all of your reading is logged in Beanstack by July 31 so you can be entered to win a fabulous grand prize! Grand prize drawings will take place on August 4.

If you need help logging your weekly reading, simply ask your friendly librarian for help.

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