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The Anderson County Library System Newsletter
November 2019
Second Annual Author and Small Press Fair Celebrate reading local at the Story Lines Author and Small Press Fair on Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Anderson Main Library. Over 20 authors and small press publishers will be at the Anderson Main Library to meet and talk with readers and have books available for purchase. It’s the perfect chance to do some holiday shopping while supporting local authors such as Emily B. Martin (Creatures of Light series), Catherine Jones Payne (Broken Tides series and Fire Dancer), Scott Sharpe (A Wild Eden), and Kathryn Smith (Gertie: The Fabulous Life of Gertrude Sanford Legendre, Heiress, Explorer, Socialite, Spy). Small press publishers include Clemson University Press and Ninety-Six Press from Furman University. Clemson
University Press’s catalog of books highlights the critical and creative output of Clemson University, and NinetySix Press has been publishing collections of poetry by South Carolina authors since 1994. Additional authors will be at the event with books available for purchase and signing. For a complete list of authors at this event, visit www.andersonlibrary.org/story -lines. The Story Lines Author Fair is the perfect event for discovering new books, for aspiring writers to meet and network, and for holiday gift shopping while supporting local authors, artists, and businesses.
All locations will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, will close at 6:00 pm on November 27, and will be closed November 28 and November 29 for Thanksgiving. TWEENS PODCASTING
TEENS MONEY TALKS
MEET AUTHOR KAREN WHITE
LOCAL WWI HISTORY
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Storytimes Family Mondays | 10am • Lander Tuesdays | 10:30am • Pendleton Tue, Nov 12 & 19 | 10:30am • Iva Wednesdays | 10:30am • Powdersville Bilingual Mon, Nov 11 | 4pm • 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 LEGO® Club, ages 5 - 12 Mon, Nov 4 & 18 | 4pm • Anderson Main Tue, Nov 12 & 26 | 4pm • Powdersville Mon, Nov 18 | 4pm • Lander LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.
Budding Bookworms, grades 1 - 5 Find your next favorite read and make a craft. Registration required. (864) 338-8330 or belton@andersonlibrary.org. Tue, Nov 12 | 4pm • Belton Family Night: Fun with Money Families can play together while learning tips and tricks for money management success. Presented in partnership with The Peoples Bank of Anderson. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x158 or childrens@andersonlibrary.org Tue, Nov 12 | 6:30pm • Anderson Main Explorers Club, ages 6 - 9 Discover Mitchell goes Bowling by Halle Durand. Thu, Nov 14 | 4pm • Anderson Main Do It Tuesday, ages 5 - 12 Make penny spinners. Tue, Nov 19 | 4pm • Powdersville
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BARK! Read to Dogs, ages 6 - 12 Therapy dogs are from SC Dogs Therapy Group. Registration required. (864) 338-8330 or belton@andersonlibrary.org. Sat, Nov 23 | 10am • Belton Tween Book Club, grades 4 - 7 Pax by Sara Pennypacker Tue, Nov 5 | 4pm • Powdersville Impyrium by Henry H. Neff Tue, Dec 3 | 4pm • Powdersville Create a Podcast, ages 8 - 14 Runs from Nov 12 to Dec 10. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x158 or childrens@andersonlibrary.org. Tuesdays | 4 - 6pm • Anderson Main
teens For Teens Only: Flash Fiction, grades 9 - 12 Write a story in 100 words or less. Sat, Nov 9 | 10:30am • Powdersville Money Talks, ages 12 - 18 Learn how to be better with money from a local expert. Practice budgeting skills, play games, and get free pizza. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x126 or teens@andersonlibrary.org. Presented in partnership with The Peoples Bank of Anderson. Tue, Nov 19 | 5:30 - 7:30pm • Anderson Main Teen Anime and Manga Academy Vote for the anime you want to watch, and enjoy snacks and conversation. Anime is rated TV-PG to TV-14. Anime provided by Crunchyroll. Tue, Nov 26 | 5 - 7pm • Anderson Main
adults Meet Author Karen White Karen White will be discussing her newest book, The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street. Copies will be available for purchase courtesy of Fiction Addiction. Sun, Nov 3 | 3 - 4:30pm • Anderson Main
Adults Tai Chi Free classes led by a trained instructor. Mondays | 10am • Powdersville Handcrafts Enjoy coffee, conversation, and crafting. Sat, Nov 9 & 23 | 10am • Anderson Main Book Folding Fold a book into the shape of an Advent calendar. Supplies provided. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x126 or adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Thu, Nov 6 | 2:30 - 4:30pm • Anderson Main
Curious Crafters Fold a book into the shape of an Advent calendar. Supplies provided. Registration required. (864) 338-8330 or belton@andersonlibrary.org. Thu, Nov 21 | 2pm • Belton Brush Tips Artists’ meetup. Bring your supplies and work on your project in a relaxed atmosphere. Thu, Nov 21 | 4 - 7pm • Pendleton
Links to the Past: Probate Records Search for valuable links to your family’s history in wills, probate records, and estate papers with Ancestry Library Edition. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x130 scroom@andersonlibrary.org. Mon, Nov 4 | 3 - 4pm • Anderson Main Military Research Unlock the secrets of your ancestor’s service. Tour free online websites for military information. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x130 scroom@andersonlibrary.org. Wed, Nov 6 | 9:30 - 11:30am • Anderson Main
Creative Crafters Make a luminary. Supplies provided. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x126 or adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Tue, Nov 12 | 5pm • Anderson Main Create with Canva 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. 864260-4500 x126 or adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Wed, Nov 13 | 2:30 - 4:30pm • Anderson Main Preserving Your Treasures Learn common preservation problems and tips and tricks to safeguard your treasures. Topics will cover books, photographs, videos and film, and important documents. Registration required. (864) 260-4500 x130 scroom@andersonlibrary.org. Wed, Nov 20 | 2:30 - 4:30pm • Powdersville In Stitches Bring your crochet or knitting project in to work on and enjoy conversation with your crafting. There will be an expert available to assist. Thu, Nov 21 | 10am • Powdersville
Meet local authors and publishers and get all your holiday shopping done in one place. Sat, Dec 7 | 1 - 4pm • Anderson Main
Computer Classes At Anderson Main only. Call (864) 260-4500 x126 to sign up. Computer & Internet Basics Sat, Nov 9 | 3 - 5pm Microsoft Publisher Basics Thu, Nov 14 |10am - 12pm Email Essentials Sat, Dec 7 | 3 - 5pm Android Tablet Basics Mon, Nov 18 | 2 - 4pm iPad Basics Thu, Nov 21 | 3 - 5pm Windows 10 Basics Thu, Dec 12 | 10am - 12pm Open Lab Mon, Nov 25 | 2 - 4pm; Mon, Dec 9 |3 - 5pm
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Locations Anderson Main Library 300 N. McDuffie Street Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 260-4500 administration@andersonlibrary.org Belton Library 91 Breazeale Street Belton, SC 29627 (864) 338-8330 belton@andersonlibrary.org Bookmobile (864) 260-4500 x176 bookmobile@andersonlibrary.org
Iva Library 203 W. Cruette Street Iva, SC 29655 (864) 348-6150 iva@andersonlibrary.org Jennie Erwin Library 318 N. Shirley Avenue Honea Path, SC 29654 (864) 369-7751 honeapath@andersonlibrary.org Lander Memorial Library 925 Greenville Drive Williamston, SC 29697 (864) 847-5238 lander@andersonlibrary.org Pendleton Library 650 S. Mechanic Street Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-3045 pendleton@andersonlibrary.org Piedmont Library 1407 SC Hwy 86 Piedmont, SC 29673 (864) 845-6534 piedmont@andersonlibrary.org
Powdersville Library 4 Civic Court Powdersville, SC 29642 (864) 295-1190 powdersville@andersonlibrary.org
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Book Clubs Between the Covers Suspect by Robert Crais Nov 7 | 6pm • Lander Home in Time for Christmas by Heather Graham Dec 5 | 6pm • Lander Brews and Books The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien Nov 20 | 7:30pm • Carolina Bauernhaus One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey Dec 18 | 7:30pm • Carolina Bauernhaus
Brown Bag Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Nov 20 | 12pm • Main There There by Tommy Orange Dec 18 | 12pm • Main Chapters & Chatter The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen Nov 5 | 2pm • Belton Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz Dec 3 | 2pm • Belton Cover to Cover Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty Nov 7 | 6pm • Powdersville Nov 8 | 12pm • Powdersville Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Dec 12 | 6pm • Powdersville Dec 13 | 12pm • Powdersville Page Turners The Time Machine by H.G. Wells Nov 17 | 3pm • Main Sharing of favorite reads Dec 15 | 3pm • Main
Thursday Night Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Dec 5 | 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 West Market School of Early Ed. 9:15 - 10:15am Adult Education Center 10:30 - 11am Northlake Condominiums 11:15am - 12:15pm Bi-Lo at 4405 Hwy 24 2:30 - 4pm Wednesdays South Fant School of Early Ed. 9:15 - 10:15am Anderson Co. Alternative School 10:30 - 11:00am Jonathan’s Joy Apartments 11:15 - 12pm Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church 2:30 - 4pm Thursdays Belton Preparatory Academy 9:30 - 10:30am Richard Campbell Veterans Home 10:45 - 11:15am Brookdale 11:30am - 12:15pm Roberts Presbyterian Church 2:30 - 4pm
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