The Navigator The Anderson County Library System Newsletter
February 2021
What’s Inside
Whether you’re looking for books that are uplifting, informative, or tackling tough topics, here are some selections you can find at your local library.
Black History Month: Teens: Hidden Codes Adults: Paper Story Quilts Take ‘n Make Craft Kit
Middle Grade Fiction Adult Fiction Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Virtual Trivia: Genesis Begins Again The Vanishing Half U.S. Presidents by Alicia D. Williams by Brit Bennett My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich A Kind of Freedom by Margaret by Ibi Zoboi Wilkerson Sexton Free Tax Preparation Blended by Sharon M. Draper Queenie Appointment Tristan Strong series by Kwame Mbalia by Candice Carty-Williams Information The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin Teen Fiction The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley Take ‘n Make for Kids: Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles Valentines Love Birds The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Adult Nonfiction Dear Martin by Nic Stone The Color of Law This Is My America by Kim Johnson by Richard Rothstein Light It Up by Kekla Magoon Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents Virtual Book Clubs and All American Boys by Isabel Wilkerson Hand Crafts Meetups by Jason Reynolds Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America Comics by Michael Eric Dyson All Libraries will be Bitter Root by Chuck Brown & Heavy by Kiese Laymon David Walker We’re Going to Need More Wine closed Monday, New Kid series by Jerry Craft by Gabrielle Union February 15 for March series by John Lewis Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim Presidents’ Day Hot Comb by Ebony Flowers Strange Fruit: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History by Joel Christian Gill The Silence of Our Friends by Mark Long
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BIRTH TO PRESCHOOL
Virtual Storytime Featuring a song, story, and rhyme, storytime videos are published each Monday morning on Facebook. Find past storytimes on YouTube. Early Literacy Tips Every other week, Youth Services staff share an easy game or activity for you and your little one to develop early literacy skills. Published every other Tuesday on Facebook, or find past Early Literacy Tips on YouTube.
CHILDREN
Valentine’s Love Bird Take ‘n Make Craft Starting February 2, pick up a special Valentine’s Take ‘n Make craft for kids to make an easy, fun love bird. Available at all Anderson County library locations. Also available for curbside pickup. While supplies last. Project Feederwatch Be a citizen scientist! Stop by the Children’s Courtyard at the Main Library any Friday or Saturday through April 9 and participate in FeederWatch. If you see any birds at the bird feeders, identify them with our poster or the Merlin app, write down your findings on our tally sheet, and receive a free pair of kid-friendly binoculars (one per child, while supplies last). When you’re done, ask our librarians for the bird beak activity or bird coloring sheets. In April, we’ll report all our findings to Cornell University, which sponsors this program. Find out more about FeederWatch online at feederwatch.org, email childrens@andersonlibrary.org, or call 260-4500 x158
Think you know everything about U.S. presidents? First, second, and third place players get a prize. Call, email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org, or go to calendar. andersonlibrary.org to register. Wednesday, Feb 10 | 6:30 pm
ARTS, CRAFTS, & DIY
Creative Crafters: Mudcloth Inspired Canvas Art Check our Facebook starting February 9 for a quick and easy tutorial to make mudcloth inspired small canvas art. Supplies will be in the Take & Make kit available at the beginning of February. Email adultprograms@ andersonlibrary.org for availability and details. Take ‘n Make Craft: Paper Story Quilts The February Take ‘n Make craft features the historical practice of story quilting. For this craft you’ll follow the specific pattern of “The African Queen” with paper decorated with traditional Twi patterns from Ghana. Glue may be needed but is not included. Kits are available at the Anderson Main Library while supplies last. Available at other libraries or for curbside pickup upon request. Email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org.
TWEENS: DIY BIRD FEEDER
It’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count! February 1215th people from all over the world will participate in this Citizen Science project! Starting February 8th, tweens (ages 8-12) can pick up a DIY Bird Feeder Grab N Go bags from the Main Library, or contact us and we’ll send it to your local branch. Questions? Email childrens@ andersonlibrary.org or call us at (864) 260-4500 x158
TEENS AGES 12-18
Hidden Codes It may look like a simple quilt, but there are hidden messages about the Underground Railroad. We will learn to decipher the code and create one of our own. Register, then come by your library to pick up snack bag. Call, email teens@andersonlibrary.org, or go to calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register. Thursday, Feb 11 | 4:30 pm
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Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or embroidery? Meet once a month Saturday morning on Zoom. Call, email adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org, or go to calendar.andersonlibrary.org to register. Saturday, February 27 | 9:30 am
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Decode History Check our Facebook on February 19 and learn how you can make history come alive through the Library of Congress’s By the People project.
Available anywhere with your library card through March 31
Latest Library Updates with COVID-19
All Anderson County Library locations are open to the public, including access to books, materials, WiFi, Internet-access computers, and printers/copiers/fax machines. Notary service is available at the Main and Pendleton libraries. Masks are required in all Anderson County Library locations. Patrons are asked to limit their visits to 30 minutes. All libraries except Westside continue to offer curbside pickup for materials for anyone who requests it. Find up-to-date information online at www.andersonlibrary.org/coronavirus Current Library hours are: Anderson Main Library Belton, Iva, Honea Path, Piedmont Libraries 10am - 6pm, Monday-Saturday 10am - 1pm; 2pm - 6pm, Monday-Friday Lander Memorial (Williamston), Pendleton, Powdersville Libraries Westside Community Center Library 10am - 6pm, Monday-Friday 10am - 4pm, Monday-Friday
BOOK CLUBS
Book clubs are currently meeting virtually. Registration required to receive a Zoom link. Contact your local library or call 2604500 x126 to register. Books are available to pick up at your local library.
Cover to Cover Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Feb 4 | 6:00 pm The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren March 4 | 6:00 pm Brews and Books hybrid meeting: meet via Zoom or at Carolina Bauernhaus Ales Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Book Store by Robin Sloane Feb 17 | 7:30 pm The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix March 17 | 7:30 pm Bring Your Own Book Club February 18 | 12:00 pm March 18 | 12:00 pm Brown Bag The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Feb 24 | 12:00 pm The Dutch House by Ann Patchett March 24 | 12:00 pm Chuck Fleming Memorial Book Club The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Feb 25 | 6:00 pm Gertie by Kathryn Smith March 25 | 6:00 pm
8th Annual Anderson County
Poetry Contest The Anderson County Library will be taking submissions for the 8th annual Poetry Contest February 15 through March 19. Professional and amateur writers in Anderson County ages 12 and up are invited to submit their original work. Entries will be published in an anthology. Visit www. andersonlibrary.org or ask staff for details.
LOOKING AHEAD...
Seed Library Reopens The Seed Library at the Anderson Main Library reopens in March. Check out up to 5 seed packets at a time and start your spring garden. Details and updates at www.andersonlibrary.org/seed-library. Look for related activities, gardening books, and more!
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Free Tax Preparation
LOCATIONS
Anderson Main Library
with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
300 N. McDuffie Street Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 260-4500 administration@andersonlibrary.org
Belton Library
Call 2-1-1 or 866-892-9211 to schedule an appointment. Appointments available:
91 Breazeale Street Belton, SC 29627 (864) 338-8330 belton@andersonlibrary.org
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Anderson Main Library Feb 1-April 15
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Belton Library Feb 10-April 15
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Iva Library Feb 11-April 15
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Lander Mem. --Library (Williamston) Feb 9-April 15
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Pendleton Library Feb 8-April 15
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(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
12:00 4:00 pm
At your appointment, please bring:
• Government-issued picture ID; • Social Security Cards for all household members listed on the return; • Proof of income, (W-2, 1099 MISC, 1099 INT, 1099 DIV, Social Security benefit statements, unemployment insurance), including cash; • Proof of Health Insurance for all persons listed; • Dependent Income information; • Receipts for any deductions you plan to claim (property taxes, mortgage interest, education expenses, daycare expenses); • Copy of last year’s return; • Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit of refunds. If you file “Married Filing Jointly,” you and your spouse together count as one filer. Both spouses must be present to sign a joint return. If your spouse is unable to be with you, you will need to bring a power of attorney form or notarized letter in order to sign his/her name on the return. The volunteers are not able to prepare returns for people with foreclosures or who are enrolled in mortgage relief programs.
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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