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July 2021
At A Glance Go Lime Green A workshop focusing on teen mental health for teens and adults
Ready Player 1 Play Virtual Trivia: Vintage Video Games
What does that mean? No more overdue fines on most materials with the excep�on of unique, highly specialized items. Past overdue fines are forgiven.
Computer Classes Learn the basics of using a computer in these beginner classes
Programming & Coding
Fees for lost or damaged materials s�ll apply. Being fine-free doesn’t mean books can be kept indefinitely. Materials not returned a�er 60 days are considered lost, and you’ll be charged for the cost of the item un�l it is returned or paid for. You will also be charged for materials returned damaged. You will s�ll be no�fied when materials are due. It’s good for the community and good for the library. Elimina�ng overdue fines makes it easier for all members of our community to access the library’s materials and services. Ques�ons? Ask staff!
Workshops for tweens and teens
STEM Summer Sessions continue for kids
Mandalas, Acrylics, and More Art and craft classes for adults
On the Road The Bookmobile’s schedule for June
All libraries will be closed Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5 for Independence Day. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged in the libraries. Per CDC guidelines, those who have not been vaccinated, who are immunocompromised or have underlying health conditions are strongly encouraged to wear a mask for their own safety.
STORYTIME AGES 0-5 Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and play perfect for young children and their caregivers. Call or go online to calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register. Mon | 10:30am • Lander Memorial Tues, Wed, & Thurs | 9:15 & 10:30am • Anderson Main Wed | 10:30am • Pendleton & Powdersville
CHILDREN AGES 6-12 BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs Through July 30, children can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group. Registration required. Fri | 9:45am-12pm • Anderson Main STEM Summer Marble mazes, spirographs, LEGOS, try a new STEM-based project each week through July 29. Register for a 45-60 minute session by contacting your library. Mon & Tues | 10:30am • Belton Tues & Wed | 12:30-6pm • Anderson Main Tues & Thurs | 10:30am-5pm • Pendleton Tues & Thurs | 10:30am-3pm • Lander Memorial Tues | 10:30am-5pm • Powdersville Grab and Go Activity: Project Learning Tree Beginning July 1, pick up an activity kit inspired by Project Learning Tree. In the kit, you'll find a mason jar, tri-colored rotini, and the crafts to make a Lorax mustache. Available at all library locations.
Summer Stock Exchange, ages 9-18 Learn about the stock market and cryptocurrency with a mock stock exchange. See how your “stocks” are doing Tuesdays and Fridays June 29-July 30, then cash out at the end for your candy winnings. Tues | 10am-12pm • Anderson Main Fri | 2-4pm • Anderson Main Create Your Own App ages 9-18 Create your own app and leave your mark on the tech world! In this special 4-day workshop, we'll provide all the tools you need to gain understanding and hands-on experience in app development. July 12-15 | 3pm • Anderson Main Teen Reading Lounge, ages 12-18 Read anything good lately? Chat about your favorite YA books and discover new books to read. Mon, July 19 | 3pm • Anderson Main Book Benders Club ages 9-18 Talk about your favorite books, enjoy snacks, hear what others are reading, and explore the new middle grade books waiting for you at the library! Wed, July 21 | 3pm • Anderson Main Anime Club ages 12-18 Hang out and check out what we’re watching! Thurs, July 22 | 5:30pm • Anderson Main Circuits and Programming Workshop: Hummingbird Duo ages 12-18 Register for a 4-day workshop to work with Hummingbird Duo and learn about electrical circuits and basic programming, led by Wanda Staggers. July 26-29 | 1-4pm • Westside Library
TWEENS & TEENS AGES 9-18 Registration required for all events. For details and to register, visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org Rec Room Games, ages 12-18 It's open play in the Gambrell Teen Room! Play rec room games like air hockey, ping pong, pool and foosball. Thurs, July 1 | 5pm • Anderson Main Move It Challenge: Water Balloons and Bicycle Rodeo ages 9-18 Race to fill up water balloons, then play water balloon volleyball. Or try to make it through the bicycle obstacle course. There will be bikes available for ages 6-18, but you can bring your own. Remember your helmet, too. Tues, July 6 | 3pm • Anderson Main Fiber Art Workshop, ages 9-18 Create to your heart’s content with fabric, paints, tie-dye, markers, beads, woods, stencils, and more. Explore your artistic side! Thurs, July 8 | 5pm • Anderson Main
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Learn the warning signs, facts, and resources for teens struggling with mental health conditions with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Parents, guardians, educators, and others working with teens will learn about resources and effective tools for helping teens. Teens will hear from peer mentors and learn about resources available to them. All attendees will make their own buttons and t-shirts for the "Go Lime Green" campaign. Light refreshments provided. Registration required. Sat, July 17 | 3pm • Anderson Main
ARTS, CRAFTS, & DIY Paper Terrarium with Paper Succulent Love monthly take-and-make crafts? Learn how we do it! For July, make and assemble a paper terrarium using a Cricut. Then, cut and glue to make a paper succulent to place in your new terrarium. Registration required. Also available as a take-and-make kit. To request a kit, email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Tues, July 6 | 2pm • Anderson Main
Get your 1UPs and go for a flawless victory with vintage video game trivia! Prove your knowledge in this livescored trivia game. First, second, and third place players get a prize sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call, email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org, or go to calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register. Wed, July 14 | 6:30pm • Virtual
LEARNING, HISTORY, & GENEALOGY Rain Barrels with ACSWCD Learn about rain barrels, how to set them up, and how they conserve water with Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District. Contact the library about preordering a rain barrel. Registration required. Mon, July 12 | 6:30pm • Anderson Main Using DNA Tests for Genealogy DNA tests have become a popular part of genealogy research and learning about your ancestry. In this hour class, learn about the different DNA tests and DNA testing companies that are available including AncestryDNA, FamilyTree DNA, MyHeritage DNA, 23andMe DNA, and Living DNA. Registration required. Thurs, July 22 | 4pm • Anderson Main Spot Wildlife on Your Hike with SCDNR When hiking, you might encounter all sorts of wildlife. Learn all about the wildlife you might see. Live animals are a part of this presentation. Presented by the Department of Natural Resources. Registration required. Thurs, July 29 | 4pm • Anderson Main
COMPUTER CLASSES
AT THE ANDERSON MAIN LIBRARY Call 260-4500 x126 or go to calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register Mouse Basics . . . . . . Mon, July 19 | 3-5pm Keyboard Basics . . . . Thurs, July 22 | 10am-12pm Computer Basics . . . . Mon, July 26 | 3-5pm Computer and Device Help . . . . . . . Thurs, Aug 5 | 3-5pm Internet Basics . . . . . Mon, Aug 9 | 3-5pm MS Word Basics . . . . Thurs, Aug 19 | 10am-12pm Email Essentials . . . . Mon, Aug 23 | 3-5pm
Mandala Art with Consie Join local artist Consie Sindet for a deep dive into the art of Mandala. She'll show how much easier it is than it looks and you'll be sure to have a new hobby! Registration required. Wed, July 7 | 6pm • Anderson Main Creative Crafters: Sea Glass Suncatcher Make a suncatcher out of sea glass and macrame cord. Take & Make kits will be available at the beginning of the month. Limited kits are available. To request a kit, email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Look for an instructional video premiering on Facebook July 13 at 2pm. Sun-Sand-Sea Card Make the perfect summer greeting card using the Cricut and your creativity! This is an introductory class to using a Cricut and its pen feature to create personalized greeting cards. Registration required. Fri, July 16 | 10am • Anderson Main Acrylic Art with LizO Designs Join local artist Liz of LizO Design for a super fun painting workshop in her unique and bold style! Registration required. Sun, July 18 | 3pm • Anderson Main Make a Seahorse Lantern Make a paper seahorse lantern perfect for summer nights on the beach! See how the lantern is created using the Cricut, then assemble your own lantern. This is an introductory class to using the Cricut. Registration required. Wed, July 21 | 2pm • Anderson Main Triskele Globes Create an intricate paper Triskele globe or Kaleidocycle. Design or color patterns to make an original piece of art to display or give to a friend. Registration required. Mon, July 26 | 2pm • Anderson Main
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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
BOOK CLUBS
Contact your local library to register or for more information. Books are available to pick up at your local library. Cover to Cover hybrid meeting: meet via Zoom or at the Powdersville Library An Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan July 1 | 6pm The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Aug 5 | 6pm Brews and Books hybrid meeting: meet via Zoom or at Carolina Bauernhaus Ales Anxious People by Fredrik Backman July 21 | 7:30pm Kingdom Come by Mark Waid Aug 18 | 7:30pm Brown Bag hybrid meeting: meet via Zoom or at the Anderson Main Library The Guest Book by Sarah Blake July 28 | 12pm The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott Aug 25 | 12pm Chuck Fleming Memorial at the Pendleton Library Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard July 22 | 6pm News of the World by Paulette Jiles Aug 26 | 6pm Pageturners at the Anderson Main Library O Pioneers! by Willa Cather Aug 15 | 3pm Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence Sept 19 | 3pm
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
Westside Community Center Library 1100 West Franklin Street Anderson, SC 29624 (864) 260-4660 westside@andersonlibrary.org
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