Anderson County blacksmiths and metal workers, Karine and Matthew Maynard, have displayed some of their amazing work at the Anderson Public Library as part of the library’s continued partnership with the Anderson County Arts Council. The Maynards, who are the owners of Maynard Studios, create many large and beautiful metal artworks that have been installed […]
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Drop Your Drawers Returns to APL
Drop your drawers returns to the Anderson Public Library! The library is once again 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 […]
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Anderson County Takes a Stand Against Bullying
Multiple agencies across Anderson County today have proclaimed that October 2019 is Bullying Prevention Month as a way to take a stand against bullying. Gathering at the Anderson Public Library, Judge Executive Orbrey Gritton, Lawrenceburg Mayor Troy Young, Anderson County Schools Superintendent Sheila Mitchell, Library Director Pam Marks, and Anderson County Agency for Substance Abuse […]
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Lamp Maker and Potter Displays Work
Visitors of the Anderson Public Library will be treated once again to viewing amazing pieces of artwork when entering the library during the month of October. As part of continuing its partnership with the Anderson County Arts Council, local lamp maker and potter, Cynthia Carr, has setup an incredible display at the library. Cynthia, who is […]
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Library to Host Book Fest
The Anderson Public Library is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its first annual Book Fest in October. The fest will feature a gathering of amazing storytellers offering visitors a great opportunity to meet over thirty Kentucky authors. Authors from all around the commonwealth, including as far away as Bowling Green, will be attending to […]
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Local Painter Displays Work in Library
Visitors of the Anderson Public Library will be treated to viewing amazing pieces of artwork when entering the library during the month of September. The library continues its partnership with the Anderson County Arts Council by displaying two dozen hand painted pieces by local artist, Robert Cloyd. The art exhibition is designed to showcase Robert’s […]
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Many Gathered to Celebrate Deborah Perry’s Retirement
Many gathered at the Anderson Public Library yesterday to celebrate the retirement of outreach specialist, Deborah Perry. Hosted by both the library and the friends of the library, a special reception was held to celebrate Deborah’s 27 years of service. During the event, Deborah was presented with a special plaque by library board of trustees […]
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Library Board Gives Special Farewell to Board President
The Anderson Public Library’s Board of Trustees gave a special farewell to a member of the board who has served as its leader for eight years. Bryan Proctor was appointed to the board of trustees in 2011. Serving as the board’s president, Bryan helped oversee the amazing progress of the library over eight years, including […]
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Outreach Specialist Deborah Perry to Retire
After almost thirty years of service at the Anderson Public Library, outreach specialist, Deborah Perry, will be retiring. As the outreach librarian, Deborah has been instrumental in helping provide library services to those who can’t easily visit the library as well as providing educational programs for children at local daycares. During her time at the […]
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Local Potter Displays Work at the Library
Art displays continue at the Anderson Public Library as part of a series with the Anderson County Arts Council with local pottery artist, Marianne Brown, displaying some of her amazing work. Marianne started working with clay when she was only nine years old at a class at the Indianapolis Art League. She continued working with clay […]
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