Join Us for the Incredible Edible Book Contest
Reading doesn’t just have to be about books! Families and children are invited to compete in the Incredible Edible Book Contest at the Anderson Public Library. The contest features a fun packed night where families will show off their edible creations based on space themed books. Participants can model their entrees to look like a book […]
Library Looking for Trustee Applications
Are you interested in serving on the Anderson Public Library Board of Trustees? The Library’s Board of Trustees will have an upcoming vacancy for which they are accepting applications from Anderson County residents, 18 years and older. The Library is seeking to identify dedicated individuals who have a passion for libraries. The Board of Trustees […]
Help Us Help You Better
The Anderson Public Library continues to thrive in our community and we greatly appreciate your interest and membership. We would like to invite you to be a part of our strategic planning process and provide input about the future of our library services. On Thursday, January 24, at 6:00 pm, we will host a community […]
Kids Only Tablets Now Available
The Anderson Public Library now offers a kids only learning tablet that both kids and adults will love, called Playaway Launchpads. Every Playaway Launchpad is pre-loaded with high-quality, ad-free learning apps and games, providing hours of interactive learning and play. Apps are grouped onto Launchpads by subject area, theme, grade level, and age. Featuring popular […]
Library to Celebrate Birthday of New Building
January 2nd marks the one year anniversary of the opening of the Anderson Public Library’s newly renovated building on North Main Street. The renovation project, which started back in mid 2016 with the library moving to a temporary location, saw a major change to the original library building. During renovation, a large 8000 square foot […]
Over 1300 Pairs of Underwear Donated for Drop Your Drawers
Started in November, hundreds of community members and organizations came together to help young students around the county by donating over 1300 pairs of children’s underwear for the Anderson Public Library’s Drop Your Drawers Campaign. The Drop Your Drawers campaign is a cooperative effort of libraries across the state along with famous children’s author Dav […]
Top Books and DVDs in 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, find out what was the most popular titles and DVDs at the Anderson Public Library this year. With thousands to choose from, members of the library picked these items the most this year: DVDs Daddy’s Home 2 Coco Adults Fiction Whispering Room: A Jane Hawk Novel by Dean Koontz […]
New Video Conferencing Equipment Now Available
The Anderson Public Library is proud to announce a brand new video conferencing service available to use for free with just a library card. In cooperation with the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives as well as the Department for Workforce Investment, the Anderson Public Library received a grant to purchase video conferencing equipment to […]
Author of “Four Roses” to Give Special Presentation
Join us at the Anderson Public Library for a special local history presentation on an iconic business in the county. Al Young, historian and brand ambassador of Four Roses, will be presenting his book titled after the distillery along with the great story behind its history. Attendees will get to enjoy 30 minutes of discussion […]
Drop Your Drawers at APL
Drop your drawers at the Anderson Public Library! The library is proud to help Anderson County children by accepting donations of new children’s underwear to be distributed to children at elementary schools across the county. The Drop Your Drawers campaign is a cooperative effort of libraries across the state along with famous children’s author Dav […]
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