Anderson Public Library
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Before Elevenses Storytime
Come enjoy a traditional library storytime before Elevenses. This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, TALK, and SING, which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's ......More
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Monday June 17 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Elevenses and You, Too!
During Elevenses, your young child will scoop and pour natural materials, create art, and play make-believe. Elevenses on Monday can get a little rambunctious, so it has a FROG sensory and activity level: noisy with high activity in groups. This program emphasizes t......More
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Monday June 17 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Adventures in Mischief: Whipped Cream Fight
Whipped cream fight!!! Join us at Shadyside Park for a little mischief.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Resume Basics Workshop
Want to update your resume, but haven't entered the job market in a while? Not sure what language to use, or how to highlight your skills? Join us for this workshop to learn how to create a basic functional or chronological resume, and format the resume to best sell y......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Youth Summer Lunch
Free lunch and an activity will be available for all Anderson youth under 18 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Cardinal Room! All meals must be consumed at the library. The Summer Food Service Program is a federal nutrition program funded by th......More
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
WorkOne - Resource Table
Anderson WorkOne will be available in the Main Lobby to provide career and employment assistance and other free WorkOne services and resources. See workonecentral.org for more information.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tween Game Night
Drop in for a night of fun and games! In each session our librarian will feature a new game along with some fan favorites both old and new like Jenga, Uno, Apples to Apples, Tapple, and Exploding Kittens. Hang out, meet some new friends, eat snacks, and play games with ......More
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Wednesday June 19 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Babies and Books
Help your child learn language and social skills early. Join us for a baby-centered storytime. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/BABY_READING_5685383E.JPG
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Wednesday June 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Story Hour @ Gathering Grounds
Join us for an hour of stories and fun at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop in Lapel. Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each program ends with a fun craft or activity! Image URL: htt......More
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Wednesday June 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
After School Hangout @ Lapel Library
Hang out at Lapel Library every 1st and 3rd Wednesday after school for games, movies, STEM, and art activities! Watch anime, build with legos, play video games, program robots, complete crafts, and much much more. Each week will be something a bit different. ...More
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Wednesday June 19 4:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Board Meeting
The Anderson Public Library Board of Trustees meet the third Wednesday of each month at 4:15pm in the Board Room on the second floor.
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Wednesday June 19 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Family Game Night
Drop in for an evening of family fun at the library! Games will be provided for people of all ages. There is sure to be something that everyone will enjoy!
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Culinary Adventures: Boba tea
Try your hand at making some tasty treats from around the world! This month, we'll learn about Boba Tea from Taiwan and hang out while we make some tea of our own. For teens in grades 6-12 only, please.
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Music & Movement
Join us for some movin' and groovin'. This program is intended for toddlers and preschoolers. We will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and more. This storytime is Frog Sensory Activity Level: Noisy with high activity in groups.
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Tech Workshop: Intermediate Computers
Ready to go beyond the basics? Learn more about interacting with Windows 10, including adding desktop icons, exploring settings, using task manager, uninstalling programs, and more! This course is intended for those who have attended our Computer Basics workshop. ......More
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Aspire Indiana Health - Resource Table
Aspire Indiana Health will be available in the Main lobby to share public health resource information. Visit www.aspireindiana.org for more information on resources available through Aspire. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.co......More
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool S.M.A.R.T
Join us each week and make new friends in the homeschooling community! In each session we will have interactive projects and activities centered around exploring the world around us. In this program children from Kindergarten through 6th grade will encounter new culture......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Create!: Crochet Flower Bookmark
This program is designed for those with basic crochet experience. Come and crochet a cute flower bookmark with us! This simple project will help beginners practice their skills and be a fun new pattern for more advanced crafters. Supplies are limited, so registration is......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Cookies & Milk Storytime
A cozy storytime to help wind down the day. Feel free to bring your favorite sleepy-time friend to cuddle while you listen to stories and enjoy some cookies and milk. Cookies & Milk Storytime is a quiet program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and a......More
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Friday June 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Geodes, Rocks & Stones on the Go @ Pulaski Park
Come join us for some summer fun at General Pulaski Park located at 1699 E 38th St, Anderson, IN,......More
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Ageless Adventures (55+)
Enjoy each other’s company at this monthly meetup! We’ll have games, crafts, activities, and watch classic films. This program is geared towards adults ages 55+ and their caregivers. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/ISTOCK......More
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Friday June 21 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
International Film Afternoons (teens grades 6-12)
Have a relaxing afternoon with us as we watch an international film and enjoy some snacks from that country's cuisine! For teens in grades 6-12 only, please.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Family Story Time
Join us for a fun family storytime!
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Before Elevenses Storytime
Come enjoy a traditional library storytime before Elevenses. This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, TALK, and SING, which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's ......More
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Elevenses and You, Too!
During Elevenses, your young child will scoop and pour natural materials, create art, and play make-believe. Elevenses on Monday can get a little rambunctious, so it has a FROG sensory and activity level: noisy with high activity in groups. This program emphasizes t......More
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Monday June 24 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Bilingual Storytime/Bilingue Tiempo de Cuentos
Hello! Stop in for a festive storytime that is in English and Spanish complete with stories, games, songs, and fingerplays where all are welcome to join in and sing along. Enjoy a space where culture and community can come together! See you soon! Hola! Pasa p......More
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tech Workshop: Cloud Storage Basics
Learn the many ways in which you can use cloud storage for storing, uploading, organizing, and sharing files! An accessible email address is required for all attendees. Some mouse, keyboard, or mobile device skills are required. Registration is required, as seats ......More
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Monday June 24 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
Tween Advisory Board
Do you want to see certain programs within the library? Would you like to give suggestions of fun events that the library should put on? Do you want to just hang out and eat snacks? Then join us to be apart of the TWEEN advisory board! The last Monday of e......More
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Visit the Miami Room on the 3rd floor anytime between 10am-2pm to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine from the Indiana Department of Health. No appointment necessary. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/OURSHOTINSTAGRAM_POST2......More
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Tuesday June 25 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Youth Summer Lunch
Free lunch and an activity will be available for all Anderson youth under 18 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Cardinal Room! All meals must be consumed at the library. The Summer Food Service Program is a federal nutrition program funded by th......More
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Tuesday June 25 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Reader's Circle @ Lapel
Join us for a monthly book discussion! Questions? Please call the Lapel Branch at 765-313-4089 for more information! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/DEMCO_IMAGE_FOR_PROGRAMS_2B66BC62.JPG
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Tuesday June 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Preserving Your Family History: Caring for Documents and Photographs
Learn simple, effective techniques for preserving family documents and photographs while still keeping them accessible for research. Tamara Hemmerlein, Director of Local History Services at the Indiana Historical Society will give a hands-on tutorial on the do's and do......More
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Tuesday June 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sew What?: Travel Laundry Bags (Beginner)
Level up your sewing skills with us! This month we'll make drawstring bags that are easy to tuck in your suitcase for your laundry when you travel. In these beginner sessions, we'll be learning sewing basics and make beginner-level projects using sewing machines. No pri......More
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Tuesday June 25 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Reading Buddy Program Adventure @ Lapel
Adopt an APL Reading Buddy and take them along with you into Mario Bros land! We will have crafts, a Mario Choose Your Own Adventure game, and other great Mario-themed activities for you and your new friend. After the program, check out a book to read to your bear Bu......More
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Tuesday June 25 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Watercolors with Olivia Willard @ Lapel
Join us for an evening of watercolor painting with local artist, Olivia Willard! The theme is 'Eat Your Veggies'! All supplies are provided, no experience is necessary. Space is limited, so registration is required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.inf......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sew What?: Travel Laundry Bags (Beginner)
Level up your sewing skills with us! This month we'll make drawstring bags that are easy to tuck in your suitcase for your laundry when you travel. In these beginner sessions, we'll be learning sewing basics and make beginner-level projects using sewing machines. No pri......More
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Wednesday June 26 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Babies and Books
Help your child learn language and social skills early. Join us for a baby-centered storytime. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/BABY_READING_5685383E.JPG
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Wednesday June 26 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Youth Summer Lunch
Free lunch and an activity will be available for all Anderson youth under 18 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Cardinal Room! All meals must be consumed at the library. The Summer Food Service Program is a federal nutrition program funded by th......More
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Adventures in Mindfulness
Take a moment to feel calm and centered in our Adventures in Mindfulness program. For session two, we will be communing with nature! We will be planting mint seeds in our very own pots to take home, as well as exploring our local Shadyside Park.
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Wednesday June 26 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Teen Game Night
Drop in for an evening of video and tabletop gaming! We'll have party games like Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch, Beatsaber on the Oculus Quest, and classics like Apples to Apples, Jenga, and Uno. For teens in grades 6-12 only, please. Image U......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Cell Phone Photography with Rad Drew
Most everyone has a mobile phone camera today, but not everyone knows how to take advantage of its full power and potential! Join professional photographer Rad A. Drew as he shows how to get the most from your mobile phone’s camera! Rad will demonstrate how you ca......More