The Navigator The Anderson County Library System Newsletter
May 2022
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Libby? What is Libby? Libby is a free app you can use to checkout eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from the library. Who’s Libby for? Anyone who has or can get an Anderson County Library card, meaning you live, work, go to school, or own property in Anderson County. If you have a reciprocal library card, you can check with your home library about Libby, or pay the annual $25 nonresident fee. How does Libby work? Download Libby from the Apple or Google Play app stores to your phone or tablet, or go to libbyapp.com on your computer. Then, enter your library card number and start browsing! Browse or search by genre, popular, newly added, or available now; check items out; place holds; or make a wish list for later. What about my Kindle? The Libby app is not available on Kindles. However, you can select the “Send to Kindle” option when checking out most eBooks from your computer or other device. How is Libby different than Overdrive? Libby is a newer app by the same company, called Overdrive. They have stopped supporting the original Overdrive app, and it is no longer available from app stores. You can continue using Overdrive, but over time it may lose functionality and compatibility. What’s available on Libby? Lots! Thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, including collections for kids and for teens. Popular and unique magazines, including international ones. Extras including Craftsy classes, movies on Indieflix, The Great Courses, and online classes. Don’t see a book you want? Request it by emailing overdrive@andersonlibrary.org CLOSINGS The Anderson County Library System is closed Tuesday, May 10 for staff training and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Spotlight On: Books About Books pg 2
Story�me with the SC Tennis Hall of Fame in Belton pg 2
Celebra�ng buzzy pollinators for World Bee Day pg 2
On the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail pg 3
Summer at the Library Sneak Peek pg 3
SPOTLIGHT ON… Books About Books The ACLS Read Harder Challenge for May is to read a book about a book or ar�st, so here are a few sugges�ons to get started. Share your book pick in the Upstate Reads Facebook group or tag us on Instagram. Fic�on
Friends Bookstore The Friends of the Library Bookstore at the Anderson Main Library is open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Shop gently used books and DVDs, plus postcards, tote bags, and gi�s.
An Unnecessary Woman by Rabih Alameddine Disorienta�on by Elaine Hsieh Chou The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Fantasy The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern Mystery & Thriller The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Secret Iden�ty by Alex Segura
May Events BIRTH TO PRESCHOOL
Call your local library to register.
Looking to Donate Your Books? The Library accepts dona�ons of gently used books, DVDs, and newer magazines (not older than 2 years). Please limit your dona�ons to no more than 4 boxes at one �me.
Weekly Schedule Family Story�me ages birth-5 yrs. Tues | 10:30a • Pendleton Tues | 10:30a • Lander Wed | 10:30a • Powdersville Thurs | 10:30a • Anderson Sat | 10:30a • Anderson Preschool Story�me ages 3-5 Tues | 9:15 & 10:30a • Anderson Toddler Story�me ages 18-36 mos. Wed | 9:15 & 10:30a • Anderson Special Story�mes Tennis Fun Family Story�me A special tennis-themed story�me with US Tennis Associa�on! Children will get free tennis balls. Thurs, May 12 | 10:30a • Belton Bed�me Story�me Tues, May 17 | 6:30p • Lander
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Romance The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Beach Read by Emily Henry Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Young Adult Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Library Wars: Love & War by Kiiro Yumi The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Nonfic�on My Reading Life by Pat Conroy A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel Ten Years in the Tub by Nick Hornby Book Crush by Nancy Pearl
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
LEGO® Club Play and learn with LEGO®s. Thurs, May 5 | 3:30p • Lander May the Foam Be With You Play Star Wars-themed Capture the Flag with Nerf. Registra�on required. All ages. Sat, May 7 | 1-2:30p • Anderson Mini Golf in the Stacks Play mini golf with the whole family. Sat, May 14 | 10a-1p • Powdersville World Bee Day Bee Blitz See a beehive in ac�on, plus learn all about bees, honey, and pollina�on with the Anderson Beekeepers Assoca�on and other guests. All ages Sat, May 21 | 10a-12p • Anderson
TWEENS & TEENS May the Foam Be With You Play Star Wars-themed Capture the Flag with Nerf. Registra�on required. Ages 8-18. Sat, May 7 | 2:30-4p • Anderson Chess Club Registra�on required. Ages 12-18. Tues, May 3 | 4:30p • Anderson Tues, May 17 | 4:30p • Anderson Anime Club Registra�on required. Ages 12-18. Thurs, May 26 | 5:30p • Anderson Open Gaming Registra�on required. Ages 12-18. Sat, May 28 | 2-5p • Anderson
ADULTS Star Wars Interac�ve Movie: The Empire Strikes Back Registra�on required. Ages 15+. Sun, May 1 | 2:30-5p • Anderson Financial Planning Basics with the Assoc. Of Finanical Educators. Registra�on required. Mon, May 2 | 6-7:30p • Anderson Star Wars Shadow Box Cra� Registra�on required. Tues, May 3 | 2p • Anderson Wed, May 11 | 5:30p • Anderson These Are the Droids You’re Looking For: A Brief History of Robots in Literature, TV & Movies Registra�on required. Wed, May 4 | 2p • Anderson
Curious Cra�ers: Dimensional Gi� Box Registra�on required. Thurs, May 19 | 2p • Belton
Brown Bag The Four Winds by Kris�n Hannah Wed, May 25 | 12p • Anderson
Genealogy 101 Registra�on required. Thurs, May 19 | 2p • Anderson
Chuck Fleming Memorial The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich Thurs, May 26 | 6p • Pendleton
Loom Kni�ng Learn to loom knit. Registra�on required. Sat, May 21 | 10:30a-12:30p • Honea Path
Pop-Up Seed Libraries
One Year Separa�on and Pro Se Divorce Clinic with SC Legal Services. Call 679-3232 to register. Sat, May 21 | 2-3:30p • Anderson Strings and Things Cra�ing meetup. Thurs, May 26 | 2-4p • Belton Red Cross Blood Drive Sign up at redcross.org with sponsor code “AndersonGives”. Tues, May 31 | 11a-3p • Powdersville At the Main Library Open Create Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3-6p Art Journaling Playdate Registra�on required. Wed, May 25 | 6p
BOOK CLUBS Chapters and Cha�er Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica Tues, May 3 | 2p • Belton
Garden Tips: Organic Fer�lizer with Cover to Cover Master Gardener Susan Temple. Circe by Madeline Miller Registra�on required. Thurs, May 5 | 6p • Powdersville Thurs, May 5 | 5:30p • Anderson Genealogy Lab Connect and exchange ideas with fellow researchers and the library’s genealogy specialist. Registra�on required. Wed, May 11 | 2p • Anderson Get to Know HeritageQuest for genealogy research. Tues, May 17 | 11a • Anderson
Page Turners Prac�cal Magic by Alice Hoffman Sun, May 8 | 3p • Anderson Brews and Books The Big Door Prize by M.O. Walsh Wed, May 18 | 7:30p • Carolina Bauernhaus Ales
BYOBook Salon Bring your own book to discuss with others. On the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail Tues, May 24 | 6p • Lander Registra�on required. Wed, May 18 | 1p • Anderson
Piedmont Library Thurs, May 5 | 2-3p Pendleton Library Thurs, May 12 | 2-3p Powdersville Library Tues, May 24 | 2-3p Bookmobile Thurs, June 2 | all day
COMING SOON
Summer Reading Kickoff Enjoy games and ac�vi�es for the whole family! Learn about upcoming Summer at the Library events for all ages and register for the Summer Reading challenge. Sat, Jun 4 | 10a-1p • Anderson, Powdersville & Pendleton Ms. Frizzle’s Ocean Adventure Go under the sea with Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus! Registra�on required. Recommended ages 6-12. Mon, Jun 6 | 10:30a • Belton Tues, Jun 7 | 3:30p • Powdersville Wed, Jun 8 | 10:30a • Pendleton Wed, Jun 8 | 3:30p • Anderson Thurs, Jun 9 | 3:30p • Lander The Cri�er Keeper Explore an amazing animal world! Fri, June 10 | 10:30a • Iva Civic Center Fri, June 10 | 3:30p • Watkins Community Center, Honea Path
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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., Honea 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 Piedmont Library 1407 SC Hwy 86, Piedmont (864) 845-6534 M-F 10am-6pm Sat 10am-2pm
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE* MONDAYS 10:30-11:30a Ingles on Hwy 24 2:30-3:00p Mount Vernon Apartments 3:15-3:45p Northlake Condominiums TUESDAYS 10:30-11:00a Dominion Senior Living 11:15-11:45a NHC HealthCare 2:45-4:15p Townville Dollar General, Hwy 24 WEDNESDAYS 10:30-11:30a Adult Educa�on Center 2:45-4:15p Jonathan’s Joy Apartments THURSDAYS 10:30-11:00a Summit Place Senior Living 11:15-11:45a Brookdale Senior Living 2:30-4:00p Roberts Presbyterian Church *Schedule subject to change. Call 260-4500 x176 for up-to-date informa�on.
COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE ANDERSON MAIN LIBRARY
Registra�on required. Mouse Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon, May 9 | 5:30-7:30p Keyboard Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat, May 14 | 3:30-5:30p Computer Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon, May 16 | 5:30-7:30p Thurs, May 26 | 3-5p Mon, Jun 13 | 5:30-7:30p Mon, Jun 27 | 5:30-7:30p Internet Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thurs, May 19 | 10am-12p Email Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon, May 23 | 5:30-7:30p Computer and Device Help . . . . . .Sat, Jun 11 | 3-5p MS Word Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thurs, Jun 16 | 10a-12p Intermediate MS Word . . . . . . . . . Mon, Jun 20 | 5:30-7:30p MS Excel Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thurs, Jun 23 | 3-5p
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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