Anderson Public Library

09/01/2026

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month all September by visiting Anderson Public Library or Lapel Branch Library!

Stop by Main Library for a scavenger hunt or Lapel Branch Library for a music-themed bingo board to win a special prize! You can also get a library card, check out books, DVDs, board games, museum passes, and Library of Things items, or explore digital resources at andersonlibrary.net.

08/28/2026

We are saddened to share the passing of Tim, our longest-serving employee. He dedicated 43 years of his life to the library, starting at our original historic Carnegie building and moving with us to the current building.

Beyond his four decades of work, Tim was known for being a Halloween fanatic who rescued a collection of mannequins from the building's days as a Sears store, a thrill-seeking rollercoaster enthusiast having ridden over a thousand different coasters, and a movie lover who watched every single DVD in our collection. His personal website, nightcoaster.com, captures his full spirit, featuring his pictures and reviews of movies, rollercoasters, shaped vinyl records, lighthouses, and more.

He was a legend here and we will miss him.

08/27/2026

Teens can enjoy this monthly, no-pressure book club where you can bring your own book or grab one from the collection, read silently the first hour, snack, and chat with others near the end of the program.

Teen Silent Book Club
Wed, Sept 2 @ 5:30pm | Ages 13-18
Teen Room

08/26/2026

Teachables offers more than 25,000 printable resources for all grade levels Pre K-6th. The resources include mini books, worksheets, lesson packs, and more - free with your library card! Visit our Databases and eResources page to get started: andersonlibrary.net/databases-and-eresources

08/26/2026

As the Seed Library wraps up for the season at the end of August, we want to hear how your garden grew! Share your feedback to help us plan next year's seed selection: andersonlibrary.net/seed-library

08/24/2026

Join us for a fun event for preschoolers, in partnership with Ball State PBS, featuring Work It Out Wombats! This free program will have engaging activity centers, including a Cause and Effect Machine, Ice Cream Delivery, Shape Puzzles, and an Everything Emporium Food Stand. Attendees will also receive take-home bags, while supplies last!

Work It Out Wombats with Ball State PBS
Fri, Aug 28 @ 10am
Cardinal Room

08/23/2026

We're excited to partner with Laufey and the global Laufey Book Club to release a limited-edition souvenir card in celebration of A Very Laufey Day on August 23 and ahead of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September! Pick up this collectible card at the front desk or at the Laufey Day book display, all available while supplies last.

08/21/2026

We know how many of you are missing the library while we're closed. But that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the library experience altogether!

Our friends at Muncie Public Library and now Anderson Public Library both have reciprocal borrowing agreements with YPL. This means that YPL patrons can sign up for free library cards at both of these libraries.

We hope you'll check them out and see what they have to offer as you wait for YPL to get back on our feet.

Learn more about what we're facing at www.yorktownlib.org/flood. You can also donate to YPL's recovery effort at www.yorktownlib.org/donate

08/15/2026

We compiled a list of verified flood recovery resources for Anderson and Madison County residents. Find up-to-date details on shelters, hot meals, clothing assistance, damage reporting, and recovery assistance. Information is changing quickly, and the page will be updated regularly as new details come in.

If there's a resource missing from this list, let us know!

Resources for individuals and families affected by flooding in Anderson and Madison County.

08/14/2026

Anderson Public Library is open and here for our community! If you need a safe, cool, and dry space to rest, charge your devices, or access public computers and Wi-Fi, come on in! Staff members are available to help you get connected or assist with local resources.

Everyone is welcome during regular hours:

Anderson Public Library
111 East 12th Street, Anderson
Monday through Thursday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Sunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Lapel Branch Library
610 Main Street, Lapel
Monday through Thursday: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed