Anderson County Library System

Anderson County Library System The public library system of Anderson County, South Carolina.

With 9 locations, a bookmobile, and digital library, the Anderson County Library System provides free access to information, literary and cultural events for all ages, and learning opportunities to all residents of Anderson County, South Carolina.

Congratulations to our Literarily Overdue Short Story & Magazine Contest winners! These nine artists and writers will ha...
08/29/2026

Congratulations to our Literarily Overdue Short Story & Magazine Contest winners! These nine artists and writers will have their creations published in this year's Literarily Overdue magazine, which will be available to purchase for $5 after our release party.

Speaking of, join us on September 18 from 5p to 6p in the Electric City Creative Makerspace for our release party! Celebrate the winners and connect with fellow creatives at this fun event. Register for our release party at https://tinyurl.com/literarily-overdue-2026.

Sometimes, a little bit of patience goes a long way. Young gardener Luca and his dad planted tomato seeds from our Seed ...
08/28/2026

Sometimes, a little bit of patience goes a long way. Young gardener Luca and his dad planted tomato seeds from our Seed Library in early summer. Now they're fully grown and ready to eat! Good job, Luca!

If you want to be a gardening superstar like Luca, come to our Growing Health program next Tuesday, September 1, 5:30p at the Anderson Main Library! Our partners at Clemson Extension Horticulture will teach you all about at-home vegetable growing, and will be sending participants home with broccoli to jump-start their veggie gardens. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/growing-health.

Can't make this program? No problem! Our Seed Library will be open until September 30th at the Main Library, so swing by before then and pick out your fall seeds before they're gone.

Fly high, Queen Dolly 🕊️ We join the world in mourning Dolly Parton, beloved singer, actress, businesswoman, and literac...
08/26/2026

Fly high, Queen Dolly 🕊️ We join the world in mourning Dolly Parton, beloved singer, actress, businesswoman, and literacy advocate. Miss Dolly was not only an icon in the musical world, but also in the library world. Her Imagination Library has provided free books to children ages 0-5 for over 30 years and has instilled a love of reading in children all across the world.

If you want to read more about Dolly, visit your local library and check out our biography section, or read digitally on Libby. May her light shine on forever ❤

08/24/2026

We're thrilled to announce that South Carolina Aquarium passes are now available for checkout at our Main, Pendleton, and Powdersville libraries! South Carolina Aquarium passes are valid for admission of up to 2 adults and 8 children in the same household. Please note these passes are NOT eligible for Aquarium Aglow event, only for regular admission.

Want to learn more about what you can do at the aquarium? Library kid Brannon M. gives us the rundown on all the fun you can have at the aquarium in this video!

Are you prepared in case of an emergency? These community heroes are! Library Director Annie Sutton and Head of Human Re...
08/20/2026

Are you prepared in case of an emergency? These community heroes are! Library Director Annie Sutton and Head of Human Resources Crystal Pepper recently completed CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training with Anderson County Sheriff's Office - Emergency Management SC!

What is CERT training? CERT training equips people with the skills needed to care for themselves and assist their neighbors until emergency personnel arrive. When sponsored by a local government agency or recognized organization, CERT-trained volunteers may also support local authorities when emergency response resources are overwhelmed following a major disaster.

Thank you for having us!

08/18/2026

Our phones and fax machines are currently down at our Belton and Honea Path Library locations and will be until Friday. If you need to contact either branch, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

We apologize for the inconvenience!

It's that time of year again! Our Halloween Costume Shop is back, and we need your help in making it a success! We're co...
08/18/2026

It's that time of year again! Our Halloween Costume Shop is back, and we need your help in making it a success! We're collecting gently-used, kid-friendly Halloween costumes and accessories for families in our community who may need them. Do you have a costume that no longer fits or accessories you no longer use? We’d love to have them!

Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Kid-friendly costumes (please make sure they’re clean and in good condition – no stains or tears unless part of the costume design!)
- Costume accessories (wigs, hats, capes, masks, etc.)
- Teen and adult-sized costumes (as long as they are appropriate for kids)

Bring your donations to the children's department from August 15 through September 23 and help us spread Halloween fun! Every donation helps a family enjoy the spooky season without the stress of buying a costume. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 864-260-4500 ext. 158. Thank you for your support!

Last Friday was busy! While we were having a ball at Game Night, a group of library employees were bookin' it to the fin...
08/17/2026

Last Friday was busy! While we were having a ball at Game Night, a group of library employees were bookin' it to the finish line at the YMCA's Midnight Flight 5K! Both events were so much fun, and we're incredibly grateful to the community for coming out and supporting us.

Tonight's the night! Join us for our final 'Night at the Library' event of the season: Game Night at the Library! We'll ...
08/14/2026

Tonight's the night! Join us for our final 'Night at the Library' event of the season: Game Night at the Library! We'll have popcorn, giant games, a Mario Kart tournament, and so much more.

While most of our events are drop-in style (aka, come whenever you want between 6:30-9 PM), our UNO tournament will begin at 6:50 PM sharp! Patrons 14 and up who wish to join our UNO tournament should go to the Makerspace on the 2nd floor of the Library right when they arrive to sign up for their slot. We'll also have "free play" UNO stations set up all around the Makerspace for patrons who'd prefer a more casual playing experience.

See you there!

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Anderson, SC
29621

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