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The Anderson County Library System Newsletter
August 2019
Getting Ready for Back to School Summer is winding down which means school will be back in session soon. The Anderson County Library System has loads of resources for school projects. From elementary to high school and beyond, we have you covered. Your library card is all you need to check out books on just about any topic from any of the system’s ten locations. Through SCLends, you can also put specific titles on hold from 18 other library systems in the state, which means you have easy access to over 2.75 million items. It only takes a few business days for an item from outside the county to travel to an Anderson County Library location. If you need more sources for your school projects, take a look at our databases. We have databases for all ages including CultureGrams, which has detailed facts on countries and states; MasterFILE Premier, where you can research any topic using newspaper and magazine articles; and Biography in Context, for information on famous figures from the past and present. Find all of our databases
by going to andersonlibrary.org and clicking the Research tab. For exam prep, teens can get the skinny on how to access PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP review material and practice tests at 5:00pm on Tuesday, August 13 at Anderson Main. Registration is encouraged. Call (864) 260-4500 ext. 114 or stop by the Reference Desk. If you want to learn something new or brush up on your skills, Universal Class connects you with a real teacher so you can get feedback along the way. It has over 500 courses to choose from including math, Adobe Photoshop, and creative writing. We also have a variety of in-person computer classes held at Anderson Main ranging from Microsoft Word to Intro to Facebook. See page 3 for more details. Call or stop by any Anderson County Library location for assistance in finding information on the shelves or in databases.
All locations will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. STORYTIMES
READ TO DOGS
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MAKE A TERRARIUM
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YOUTH
Storytimes Family Storytime Mondays | 10am • Lander Tuesdays | 10:30am • Pendleton Tue, Aug 13 & 27 | 10:30am • Iva Wednesdays | 10:30am • Powdersville Main Library Toddler Tales and Tunes, ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. Tuesdays | 9:15am & 10:30am Books and Babies, ages 0 - 18 mos. Wednesdays | 9:15am & 10:30am Preschool Storytime, ages 3 - 5 Thursdays | 9:15am & 10:30am Saturday Storytime, ages 1 - 5 Saturdays | 10:30am
teens Make n’ Take: DIY Terrariums Design a unique terrarium with City Seed @ the Station’s Donna LeBrun. Registration required. Call (864) 2604500 x126 or stop by the Reference Desk to sign up. Tue, Aug 6 | 3:30pm • Anderson Main Test Prep 101 Discover how to access free tutorials and practice tests for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP Exams. Learn about resources available at the library to help you study and do your best. Space is limited, registration recommended. Call (864) 260-4500 x114 or stop by the Reference Desk. Tue, Aug 13 | 5pm • Anderson Main
LEGO® Club, ages 5 - 12 Mon, Aug 5 & 19 | 4pm • Anderson Main Mon, Aug 12 | 4pm • Lander LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.
Explorers Club, grades 1st - 3rd Discover the story of Peter & Ernesto by Graham Annable, then go on a scavenger hunt. Next month’s meeting will be on Sep 12. Thu, Aug 22 | 4pm • Anderson Main BARK! Read to Therapy Dogs, ages 6 - 12 Each reading session is 15 minutes. Therapy dogs are from SC Dogs Therapy Group. Registration required. Email belton@andersonlibrary.org or call (864) 338-8330. Sat, Aug 24 | 10am • Belton
, ages 8 - 14 In this 6-week workshop learn how to create a blog, develop powerful content, and publish your voice to the world. Registration required. Call (864) 260-4500 x158 or email childrens@andersonlibrary.org. Tue, Aug 20 & 27 | 4 - 5:30pm • Anderson Main
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Sherwood by Meagan Spooner
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins
The Quiet You Carry by Nikki Barthelmess
Teen Anime and Manga Academy Vote for the anime you want to watch, get manga recommendations, and enjoy snacks and conversation. Anime will be rated TV-PG to TV-14. Anime provided by Crunchyroll. Tue, Aug 27 | 5 - 7pm • Anderson Main Create, collaborate, and learn with design, tech, and artistic resources. Call (864) 260-4500 x114. Hours: Mondays: 10am - 12pm by appt. Tuesdays: Teen programs only Wednesdays: 3 - 6pm by appt. Thursdays: 3 - 6pm open CREATE
Adults Tai Chi Free classes led by a trained instructor. Mondays | 10am • Powdersville Handcrafts Enjoy coffee, conversation, and crafting. Sat, Aug 3, 17, & 31 | 10am • Anderson Main Links to the Past: Vital Records Search for valuable links to your family’s history with Ancestry Library Edition’s birth, death, and marriage records. Registration required. Call (864) 260-4500 x130 or email scroom@andersonlibrary.org. Tue, Aug 6 | 10am • Anderson Main
Creative Crafters Make a wall hanging out of yarn. Supplies provided. Registration is required. Call (864) 260-4500 x126 or email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Tue, Aug 13 | 5pm • Anderson Main
Court and Government Documents Rarely used records can reveal a lot of genealogical information. Topics include equity court records, court of magistrates and freeholders records, land patents, and how to locate federal and state documents. Registration required. Call (864) 260-4500 x130 or email scroom@andersonlibrary.org. Tue, Aug 20 | 6 - 8pm • Anderson Main Directories, Maps, and Newspapers Find where old businesses, railways and your ancestors once were. Learn how to use online city directories, online maps and digital newspapers for South Carolina. Must have a valid email address as well as basic computer and internet skills. Registration required. Call (864) 260-4500 x130 or email scroom@andersonlibrary.org. Wed, Aug 28 | 6pm • Anderson Main
Collecting genealogy and local history materials since 1906.
Learn how to create flyers, business cards, and more with Canva.com, a free graphic design website. Sign up for an account before class. Registration required. Call (864) 260-4500 x126 or email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Wed, Aug 14 | 2:30 - 4:30pm • Anderson Main NEW! Curious Crafters Learn the basics of crochet from an expert. Registration required. Email belton@andersonlibrary.org or call (864) 338-8330. Thu, Aug 15 | 2pm • Belton Brush Tips Artists’ meetup. Bring your supplies and work on your project in a relaxed atmosphere. Thu, Aug 15 | 4 - 7pm • Pendleton
New Arrivals
The Lightest Object in the Universe by Kimi Eisele
The Body in the Castle Well by Martin Walker
Located on the second floor of Anderson Main. scroom@andersonlibrary.org | (864) 260-4500 ext. 130
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9:30am-6pm Sunday: 2 - 6pm
Computer Classes At Anderson Main only. Call (864) 260-4500 x126 to sign up. Computer & Internet Basics Thu, Sep. 12 | 10am - 12pm Microsoft Word Basics Thu, Aug 8 | 3 - 5pm; Mon, Sep 30 | 2 - 4pm Intermediate Microsoft Word Mon, Aug 19 | 2 - 4pm Microsoft Excel Basics Mon, Sep 16 | 2 - 4pm Intro to Facebook Thu, Aug 15 | 10am - 12pm Open Lab Mon, Jul 29 | 2 - 4pm; Mon, Aug 12 | 2 - 4pm; Thu, Sep 26 | 3 - 5pm
The Woman Who Spoke to Spirits by Alys Clare
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Locations Anderson Main Library 300 N. McDuffie Street Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 260-4500 Belton Library 91 Breazeale Street Belton, SC 29627 (864) 338-8330 Bookmobile (864) 260-4500 x176 bookmobile@andersonlibrary.org Iva Library 203 W. Cruette Street Iva, SC 29655 (864) 348-6150 Jennie Erwin Library 318 N. Shirley Avenue Honea Path, SC 29654 (864) 369-7751 Lander Memorial Library 925 Greenville Drive Williamston, SC 29697 (864) 847-5238 Pendleton Library 650 S. Mechanic Street Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-3045 Piedmont Library 1407 SC Hwy 86 Piedmont, SC 29673 (864) 845-6534
Powdersville Library 4 Civic Court Powdersville, SC 29642 (864) 295-1190
Book Clubs
Bookmobile
Between the Covers The Target by Catherine Coulter Aug 1 | 6pm • Lander The Whistler by John Grisham Sep 5 | 6pm • Lander Brews and Books Watchmen by Alan Moore Aug 21 | 7:30pm • Carolina Bauernhaus Educated by Tara Westover Sep 18 | 7:30pm • Carolina Bauernhaus Brown Bag Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty Aug 28 | 12pm • Main Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Sep 25 | 12pm • Main Chapters & Chatter The Summer That Made Us by Robin Carr Aug 6 | 2pm • Belton Seeing Red by Sandra Brown Sep 3 | 2pm • Belton Cover to Cover All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven Aug 1 | 6pm • Powdersville A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole Sep 5 | 6pm • Powdersville Sep 6 | 12pm • Powdersville Page Turners’ The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel Aug 18 | 3pm • Main On Walden Pond by Henry David Thoreau Sep 15 | 3pm • Main Thursday Night The Art of Breathing by Janie DeVos Aug 22 | 6pm • Pendleton Educated by Tara Westover Sep 26 | 6pm • Pendleton
Mondays John’s Slabtown Variety Store 9:30 - 10:15am Legacy of Anderson 10:30 - 11:15am Dominion Senior Living 11:20am - 12pm Townville Dollar General 2:30 - 4pm Tuesdays Boys and Girls Club* 9:30 - 11am *June 11 - August 13 Northlake Condominiums 11:15am - 12:15pm Bi-Lo at 4405 Hwy 24 2:30 - 4pm Wednesdays YMCA Kidzone* 9:15 - 10:15am *June 12 - August 14 Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church 2:30 - 4pm Thursdays Jonathan’s Joy Apartments 9:15 - 10am Richard Campbell Veterans Home 10:15 - 11am Brookdale Assisted Living 11:15am - 12pm Roberts Presbyterian Church 2:30 - 4pm
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