The Navigator The Anderson County Library System Newsletter
Dec 2021
Cozy Up To A Good Book
Winter Reading Challenge Winter is a great �me to curl up under a blanket and cozy up to a good book. The Winter Reading Challenge is a fun way to take �me to read this December. The challenge is easy, too: read 20 minutes a day for 20 days between December 13 and January 7. Just as the Library’s Summer Reading program encourages building the habit of reading outside of school, the Winter Reading program encourages the habit of daily reading. Reading every day is beneficial for everyone. It keep minds healthy; increases memory skills, analy�cal thinking, and concentra�on; and reduces stress. Reading even 20 minutes a day for children builds literacy skills and keeps young minds engaged during holidays and extended breaks from classrooms. To par�cipate, pick up a tracking form from any library loca�on, the Bookmobile, or online. Mark each day that you read for at least 20 minutes, then turn the sheet in at any library by January 7. Every child (up to age 12) that completes their reading will receive a Winter Reading Cer�ficate, a small prize, and Texas Roadhouse voucher while supplies last. Teens (ages 12-18) and adults (ages 18+) will be entered into gi� card drawings. Remember, all reading counts, whether that’s listening to audiobooks on Libby, reading magazines on Flipster, or finally tackling War and Peace. Don’t know what to read next? Library staff are happy to provide reading lists for a variety of genres, award-winning books and more.
CLOSINGS All Anderson County Library loca�ons open at 1pm on Friday, December 10 for Staff Training. All libraries are closed December 24-28 and January 1-3. See page 4 for holiday hours. Spotlight on Book Character Snowman Contest pg 2
Friends of the Library Bookstore and Saturday Sale pg 2
Family Story�me is Back! pg 3
DIY Gingerbread Houses for Tweens and Teens pg 3
Recommended Reading:
Staff Favorites of 2021 pg 4
SPOTLIGHT ON… Book Character Snowman Contest Make a geometric snowman come to life as your favorite book character in this contest for all ages. The rules are simple: 1. Pick up a take-and-make kit from your local library beginning December 17. The Friends of the Library Bookstore at the Anderson Main Library is open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Shop gently used books and DVDs, postcards, tote bags, and gi�s. Want to volunteer? Email friends@andersonlibrary.org or call 260-4500.
2. Assemble and decorate your snowman based on a book character. All books count, whether fic�on, nonfic�on, picture books, or comics. 3. The assembled snowman and scene must not be wider or longer than a sheet of paper (8.5”x11”) or taller than 12”. 4. The deadline for submission is January 7. You can submit your entry in two ways: a. Drop it off at your local library to be displayed. b. Submit a photo of your book character snowman along with the entry form to ecc@andersonlibrary.org. 5. Entries will be on display and judged January 10-18. Winners will be no�fied a�er January 18. Drop in the Electric City Crea�ve at the Anderson Main Library on Tuesday, January 4 from 3-5pm to use resources, supplies, and inspira�on from the library and library staff!
Shop the Friends of the Library Bookstore during a special Saturday sale! All used items are buy one, get one free. Saturday, December 11 10am - 1pm
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BIRTH TO PRESCHOOL
Family Story�me Enjoy a song, rhyme, and story. Registra�on required. Call to register. Recommended ages birth-5. Tues, Wed, & Thurs | 10:30am • Anderson Main
CHILDREN Crystal Ornament Grab-n-Go Make your own "crystal" ornament using Borax and pipe cleaners. Pick up a kit beginning December 1, available at all libraries. Recommended ages 6-12. Photos with Santa Get a one-on-one photo session with Santa for the family. Children can also write Santa a le�er, then hand-deliver it. Registra�on required. Call to register. All ages. Tues, Dec 7 | 6-7:30pm • Anderson Main Project Feederwatch Iden�fy birds you observe and be a ci�zen scien�st with Cornell’s Bird Lab. All ages. Every Fri & Sat | All Day • Anderson Main and Pendleton
TWEENS & TEENS
DIY Gingerbread Houses Spend �me with the family and build a delicious, edible graham cracker dream house. Call to schedule a 2-hour family slot at the Main Library or pick up a Grab-n-Go kit! Recommended ages 9-18. Dec 13, 14, or 15 | Anderson Main
ADULTS Paper Poinse�a Take-and-Make Pick up the kit, then register for the eleva�on class or find the recording on Facebook and YouTube. Request a kit or register by emailing adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org #MadeInECC Thurs, Dec 2 | 12pm • Virtual
ADULTS
Indie Author Day Tune in to Facebook, Twi�er, and Instagram for an all-day celebra�on of our local authors! Get to know authors from this region and their most recently published books. Find out where to purchase their books. Sat, Dec 4 | All Day • Virtual Crea�ve Cra�ers Take & Make: 3D Snowman Gree�ng Card Limited kits available December 1. Request a kit by emailing adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Look for a tutorial video premiering on Facebook on Dec 14. Gi� Bag Take-and-Make Pick up the kit, then register for the eleva�on class, or find the recording on Facebook and YouTube. Request a kit or register by emailing adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org #MadeInECC Thurs, Dec 16 | 12pm • Virtual Gi� Tag Crea�on Drop-In Drop in any �me to create custom, personalized gi� tags for the holidays. #MadeInECC Tues, Dec 21 | 2-4pm • Anderson Main
BOOK CLUBS
Cover to Cover The Midnight Library by Ma� Haig Thurs, Dec 2 | 6pm • Zoom Chuck Fleming Memorial The Sta�onery Shop by Marjan Kamali Thurs, Dec 2 | 6pm • Zoom Pageturners Share your favorite books of 2021 Sun, Dec 12 | 3pm • Anderson Brews and Books Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Wed, Dec 15 | 7:30pm • Carolina Bauernhaus Ales Brown Bag The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Wed, Dec 15 | 12pm • Zoom
COMING SOON Guten Tag! Anderson Interna�onal Fes�val Goes to Germany! Bavarian Cream Crea�ons Recommended ages 9-18. Mon, Jan 24 | 4pm • Anderson Main Loca�ng Your German Ancestors Recommended for adults. Wed, Jan 26 | 2:30pm • Anderson Main
BOOKMOBILE*
MONDAYS 10:30-11:30am Ingles on Hwy 24 2:30-3:00pm Mount Vernon Apartments 3:15-3:45pm Northlake Condominiums TUESDAYS 10:30-11:00am Dominion Senior Living 11:15-11:45am NHC HealthCare 2:30-4:00pm Townville Dollar General, Hwy 24
SCHEDULE
Upcoming Events
WEDNESDAYS 10:30-11:30am Adult Educa�on Center 2:30-4:00pm Jonathan’s Joy Apartments THURSDAYS 10:30-11:00am Summit Place Senior Living 11:15-11:45am Brookdale Senior Living 2:30-4:00pm Roberts Presbyterian Church *Schedule subject to change. Call 260-4500 x176 for up-to-date informa�on.
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LOCATIONS + HOURS Anderson Main Library 300 N. McDuffie St.. Anderson (864) 260-4500 M-Th 9am-8pm F-Sat 9am-6pm Sun 2pm-6pm Belton Library 91 Breazeale St., Belton (864) 338-8330 M-F 10am-6pm Sat 10am-2pm Bookmobile (864) 260-4500 x176 bookmobile@andersonlibrary.org Iva Library 203 W. Crue�e St., Iva (864) 348-6150 M-F 10am-6pm Sat 10am-2pm Jennie Erwin Library 318 N. Shirley Ave., Hone Path (864) 369-7751 M-F 10am-6pm Sat 10am-2pm Lander Memorial Library 925 Greenville Dr., Williamston (864) 847-5238 MWF 10am-6pm TTh 10am-8pm Sat 10am-2pm Pendleton Library 650 S. Mechanic St., Pendleton (864) 646-3045 MWF 10am-6pm TTh 10am-8pm Sat 10am-2pm
Holiday Hours Anderson Main Library December 20-23 Open 9am - 6pm December 24-28 Closed December 29-31 Open 9am - 6pm January 1-3 Closed Library Branches* December 20-23 Open 10am - 6pm December 24-28 Closed December 29-31 Open 10am - 6pm January 1-3 Closed *The Westside Library closes at 4:30pm
Staff Favorites of 2021 Alex’s Pick Powdersville Library
Ahuvyah’s Pick Youth Services
Jessica D.’s Pick Extension Services
James’s Pick Maintenance
Lex’s Pick ILL & Periodicals
Sydney’s Pick Circula�on
Jessica C.’s Pick Miriam’s Pick Youth Services Lander Mem. Library
Rachel’s Pick Teen Services
Brianna’s Pick Administra�on
Dan’s Pick Pendleton Library
Piedmont Library 1407 SC Hwy 86, Piedmont (864) 845-6534 M-F 10am-6pm Sat 10am-2pm Powdersville Library 4 Civic Court, Powdersville (864) 295-1190 MWF 10am-6pm TTh 10am-8pm Sat 10am-2pm Westside Community Center Library 1100 W. Franklin St., Anderson (864) 260-4660 M-F 10am-4pm
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Sara’s Pick Adult Services