The Navigator The Anderson County Library System Newsletter
June 2021
At A Glance Zines, Anime, & Solar Cars Activities for tweens and teens
Test Your Knowledge
Read For Fun, Read for Prizes!
The Summer Reading Challenge Returns June 14 through July 31! Summer Reading kicks off on Saturday, June 12 at the Anderson Main Library with special appearances by Reedy Rip’It, rabbits from TLC Rabbitry, and the Greenville Triumph. In between outdoor games for kids and maker crafts for adults, learn how to register for the Summer Reading Challenge. Tweens and teens can also learn more about the Move It challenge in partnership with AnMed Health, focusing on fun ways to get outside, get active, and have a chance to win a bicycle. Everyone can participate in the Summer Reading Challenge by reading for 35 days from June 14 to July 31. No library card is required; just remember to track your reading online at www.andersonlibrary.org or on the tracking sheets available from the library. Try reading for at least 20 minutes a day, which is the recommended daily reading to help stave off the effects of the “summer slide” for students. Children ages 12 and under who complete the challenge earn a certificate, medal, and voucher to a Greenville Drive game. Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into grand prize drawings for their age category, including prizes from the Greenville Triumph. There’s more to do than just read this summer. This year’s theme is Tails and Tales and summer activities are going wild. The Wildlife Geeks will have exotic rescue animals on June 16th at the Watkins Community Center at 10:30am and the Iva Civic Center at 2:30pm. For elementary and older children, STEM activities will be at multiple library locations each week. For adults, there’s virtual trivia events, take home crafts, and small group classes. To see all upcoming events and to register for events, visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org. Don’t know what to read first? Library staff are happy to help provide book recommendations for any age or reading level. eBooks and digital audiobooks are also available on the Libby and Hoopla apps, so you can take your reading on the road, on the beach, or even just around the house. Questions or want more information? Visit online at www.andersonlibrary.org or ask any Anderson County Library staff.
Virtual Trivia: Animals in Literature
BARK is Back! Children can practice reading skills with therapy dogs
Six Local Birds and Where to Find Them For local birding and amateur birdwatchers
June Book Club Meetings Join a book club today
Take and Make Activities Crafts and projects for all ages
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 fingerplays perfect for young children and their caregivers. Call or go online to calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register. Beginning June 14 at the Lander Memorial, Pendleton, and Powdersville libraries. Mon | 10:30am • Lander Memorial Tues, Wed, & Thurs | 10:30am • Anderson Main Wed | 10:30am • Pendleton & Powdersville
CHILDREN AGES 6-12 BARK: Read to Therapy Dogs From June 18-July 30, children can practice building reading skills and confidence by reading a book to a registered therapy dog from SC Dog Therapy Group. Register for a 15 minute session by calling (864) 260-4500 x158, emailing childrens@andersonlibrary.org, or visiting the Children's Department at the Anderson Main Library. Fri | 9:45am-12pm • Anderson Main STEM Summer Marble mazes, spirographs, LEGOS, try a new STEMbased project each week from June 14-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: Egg Launcher Beginning June 1, pick up an activity kit to build an egg launcher, then see how far your egg can go. Available at all library locations.
TWEENS & TEENS AGES 9-18
Registration required for all events. For details and to register, visit calendar.andersonlibrary.org Make a Solar Car, ages 12-18 Make a model solar car, then test to see how well it runs. Thurs, June 10 | 5:30pm • Anderson Main Mon, June 14 | 3pm • Powdersville Book Benders Club, ages 9-18 Discover new books and share your favorite tween and middle grade books. Tues, June 15 | 3pm • Anderson Main Move It Challenge: Let’s Play! ages 9-18 Play badminton, jump rope, and more. Learn about the Move It Challenge and how to win a bike this summer! Thurs, June 17 | 5pm • 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, June 21 | 3pm • Anderson Main
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Anime Club ages 12-18 Hang out and check out what we’re watching! Thurs, June 24 | 5:30pm • Anderson Main 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 Welcome to the Zine Zone ages 9-18 Is it a comic? A book? Up to you! Combine art and words to make your own zine. Wed, June 30 | 3pm • Anderson Main
ALL AGES
Fun and interactive, the Wildlife Geeks share about animals, their habitats, and the importance of conservation with some help from their "wild" rescue friends! Registration required. Register online at calendar.andersonlibrary.org or by contacting your local library. Wed, June 16 | 10:30am • Watkins Comm. Center Wed, June 16 | 2:30pm • Iva Civic Center
Trivia Night is going a little wild! Test your knowledge about animals in literature in this live-scored virtual 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, June 9 | 6:30pm • Virtual
AVAILABLE FREE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD
LEARNING, HISTORY, & GENEALOGY Six Local Birds and Where to Find Them Learn about common local birds and birding hot spots, explore the Audubon Bird Guide app, Native American bird stories, and how you can check out SC state park passes from the library! Registration required. Thurs, June 17 | 2pm • Anderson Main The Care and Handling of Photographs Wedding photos, family vacations, or photos handed down the generations: your photographs are treasured memories, so learn to keep and preserve them. In this hour class, learn the best and worst techniques in handling and storing photographs. Registration required. Mon, June 21 | 4pm • Anderson Main
Scrapbooking the Digital Way with Canva Have you always wanted to scrapbook, but don't have the supplies? Try digital scrapbooking! Get the basics of digital scrapbooking with Canva and create your own scrapbook page online. Canva.com is free to use. Make an account on Canva.com before arriving and bring your username and password with you. Registration required. Thurs, June 24 | 4pm • Anderson Main Scrappy Hour: Scrapbooking 101 Join the first meeting of a brand new, drop-in craft community program! We'll be giving a quick scrapbooking tutorial including an adorable pet-themed spread. Learn about about scrapbooking and the paper crafting offerings of the Electric City Creative. Registration required. Wed, June 30 | 6:30pm • Anderson Main
ARTS, CRAFTS, & DIY Take ‘n Make Craft: Felt Animal, Flag Mandala, or Cloud Wall Hanging. Pick up a take-home craft from the Anderson Main Library or request one to pick up at your local branch. Limited kits are available at the beginning of the month. To request a kit, email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org. Look for a tutorial video for the Cloud Wall Hanging premiering on Facebook on June 8. Find more crafting classes on Creativebug, free with your library card.
LOOKING AHEAD Go Lime Green for Mental Health Awareness, for teens and adults Sat, July 17 | 3pm • Anderson Main Anderson County Library is partnering with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for a presentation on the warning signs and symptoms, facts and statistics, and how to get help for teens struggling with mental health conditions. There will be one presentation from the NAMI Regional Program Coordinator for parents, guardians, and educators on resources and effective tools and another presentation specifically for teens, including a personal testimony. Then, teens and adults will make their own buttons and t-shirts for the "Go Lime Green" campaign. Register online at calendar.andersonlibrary.org. For questions, call 260-4500 ext. 114. Create Your Own App Workshop, ages 9-12 Mandala Art with Consie, ages 18+ July 12-15 | 3pm • Anderson Main July 7 | 6pm • Anderson Main Circuits and Programming Workshop, ages 12-18 Using DNA Tests for Genealogy, ages 18+ July 26-29 | 1-4pm • Westside July 22 | 4pm • 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
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
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 Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand June 3 | 6:00pm An Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan July 1 | 6:00pm
Brews and Books hybrid meeting: meet via Zoom or at Carolina Bauernhaus Ales Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson June 16 | 7:30pm Anxious People by Fredrik Backman July 21 | 7:30pm Brown Bag hybrid meeting: meet via Zoom or at the Anderson Main Library The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai June 23 | 12:00 pm The Guest Book by Sarah Blake May 26 | 12:00 pm Chuck Fleming Memorial at the Pendleton Library Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin June 24 | 6:00 pm Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard July 22 | 6:00 pm Pageturners virtual meeting The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood June 14 | 1:30 pm
On the road with the
BOOKMOBILE Pick up your holds or browse for books on the Bookmobile. For questions or to request materials, call 260-4500 ext. 176 or email bookmobile@andersonlibrary.org Tuesdays Townville Dollar General 8498 Hwy 24, Townville, SC 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Roberts Presbyterian Church 2716 S Hwy 187, Anderson, SC 3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays Brookdale Senior Living 311 Simpson Rd, Anderson, SC 29621 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. Summit Place 107 Perpetual Square Dr, Anderson, SC 3:15 - 3:40 p.m. Northlake Condominiums 100 Northlake Dr, Anderson, SC 4:00 - 4:20 p.m.
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Find gently used books, DVDs, gifts and more at the Friends of the Library Bookstore at the Anderson Main Library. All proceeds go towards the Friends of the Anderson County Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of the Anderson County Library System. Open* Monday-Friday 10:00am - 4:00 pm *Hours are subject to change without notice
Westside Community Center Library 1100 West Franklin Street Anderson, SC 29624 (864) 260-4660 westside@andersonlibrary.org
Available anywhere with your library card through December 31.
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