Anderson Public Library
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
'No Fiction Here' Book Club
Explore APL’s non-fiction stacks while being guided by a monthly topic chosen by you! Read a book, watch a documentary, listen to an audiobook — it all counts! In honor of Mother's Day, our May topic will be ‘motherhood’, including the weird, the wild, and the wonderf......More
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Monday May 13 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
APL 500 Mile Drive-In Storytime
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!!! Celebrate the 108th running of the Indy 500 with a special race-themed storytime. Starting May 1, come by your Library to pick up a box and décor materials so you can make a racecar. Bring your racecar to the APL 500 and race......More
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Poetry Workshop (with the Poetry Society of Indiana)
Join us as members of the Poetry Society of Indiana will present a workshop exploring various techniques of writing poetry. Registration is requested, but not required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/POETRY_DEMCO_6951......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Madison County History Series: Old Films of Anderson
We'll view a collection of film footage shot in Anderson beginning in 1915 through 1935. It is a fascinating visual experience back to a time long forgotten but well worth seeing. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/DOWNLOAD_......More
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Tuesday May 14 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sew What?: Scrunchies (Beginner)
Learn to sew with us! This month we'll create fun hair scrunchies out of fabric scraps! In these beginner sessions, we'll be learning sewing basics and make beginner-level projects using sewing machines. No prior skills are needed. Space is limited and registration is r......More
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sew What?: Scrunchies (Beginner)
Learn to sew with us! This month we'll create fun hair scrunchies out of fabric scraps! In these beginner sessions, we'll be learning sewing basics and make beginner-level projects using sewing machines. No prior skills are needed. Space is limited and registration is r......More
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Wednesday May 15 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 May 15 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 May 15 1:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Community Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers of Indiana
Blood is an essential medicine that cannot be manufactured. Whether you are looking for a way to give back to your community or support a friend who is fighting an illness, blood donation is a generous and vital gift! ......More
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Wednesday May 15 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 May 15 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 May 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Watercolor Painting with Olivia Willard
Join us for a night of watercolor painting with local artist, Olivia Willard! This month's theme is The Galaxy. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so registration is required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/AP......More
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tech Workshop: Computer Basics
New to computers? No problem! Join us to learn the basics of using a computer, including basic terminology, using a mouse and keyboard, file management, and essentials of navigating the Windows desktop environment. This session is designed for absolute beginners, wit......More
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Thursday May 16 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 May 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Explorations in Art
Come ready for an afternoon of creativity! Each week participants will learn about a different art, artist, or art culture followed by a creative or STEAM based activity. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/ART_CLI......More
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Thursday May 16 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 May 16 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Let's Make Shrinky Dinks!
Join us to make Shrinky Dinks! these are keychains you draw and then they magically shrink to a small size for you to be able to carry! This program is intended for grades 3-6
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Friday May 17 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+. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlibrary/ISTOCKPHOTO1383449488612X61......More
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Friday May 17 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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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Saturday May 18 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
APL on the Go: Farmer's Market
Visit our table at the Anderson Farmer's Market located at 1102 Central Ave. Learn about the library and the services we provide while exploring our chosen activity of the month. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/andersonlib......More
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Community Puzzle Swap
Love puzzles, but need to clean out and refresh your collection? Bring by your gently used puzzles (with all the pieces, please!) to swap them out for some that are new-to-you! No puzzle to swap, but want to puzzle? All are welcome to join in on community puzzles, en......More
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Saturday May 18 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Reading Buddy: Graduation
Bring your Buddy and celebrate the end of the 2023-2024 Reading Buddy Program! We will have crafts and a graduation ceremony for you and your Buddy. But don't worry, the Reading Buddy Program will be back in the summer with more adventures for you and your reading......More
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Tween Bad Art Club
Join us to create something truly HORRENDOUS. You will have 40 minutes to make your mad disasterpiece. With five minutes of program time to spare, the creator of the Worst Art will receive a trophy.
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tech Workshop: Microsoft Word Basics
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete basic actions like saving, opening, and printing documents. This session is designed for beginners with at least some basic mouse and keyboard ski......More
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Tuesday May 21 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Finding Your Veteran Ancestors on Fold3
Learn how to search for your American veteran ancestors from the Revolutionary War to the Afghanistan War with Fold3. Find pension records, registration and draft cards, images, troop histories, and more. You might even decide to create an online war memorial for the he......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tween Game Night: Nintendo Switch Special
Join us in the Blue Room for a special Tween Game Night session featuring Nintendo Switch Games! We will be playing Mario Cart, Super Smash Bros, and other fun switch games. This program is geared toward children in 3rd grade - 6th grade. Image URL: https://s3.......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tech Workshop: Cybersecurity Basics
Concerned about your online safety? Join us for this opportunity to learn how to protect your online accounts, create strong passwords, and recognize fraud, scams, and more! No registration is required to attend. If you are unable to attend this session or have a ......More