Adolph Rupp: The Coach
University of Kentucky Basketball fans are in for a treat as the Anderson Public Library hosts Edward Smith as famous UK basketball coach Adolph Rupp for a Kentucky Humanities Council Chautauqua presentation. Edward will follow the life of Adolph as if he was the coach himself. During the 42 years Adolph coached at UK, he […]
Library to Host Gardening with Cheryl
As we get closer to Spring, join us at the Anderson Public Library for free gardening classes by local gardening expert, Cheryl Steenerson. Cheryl will be teaching three classes on the second Saturday of March, April and May from 10am to 11:30am where she will be covering all the basics of gardening. From starting seeds […]
Library to Host African American History Presentations
The Anderson Public Library will be hosting two special history presentations in February in celebration of African American History Month. Join us for these great presentations: Tuskegee Airmen Presentation Listen to the stories and experiences about the Tuskegee Airmen as told by Ron Spriggs, award winning oral historian, keynote speaker and curator of Tuskegee Airmen history. […]
Help Your Library by Being a Trustee
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 […]
AARP Tax Aide at the Library
AARP Tax-Aide Foundation volunteers will be available to prepare and file your 2018 Federal and Kentucky tax returns at the Anderson Public Library. In order to receive help, attendees need to bring the following documents: • Social Security cards for all taxpayers and dependents. • A photo ID for taxpayers. • Copy of your 2017 […]
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 […]
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