Anderson County High School media arts teacher, Steven McKaig, sees that the recent addition of Lynda.com courses offered for free through the Anderson Public Library will help members of the community. Lynda.com is a great educational resource that offers over 5,000 on-demand video courses ranging from design and technology, to business and much more. The […]
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Star Wars Collector Displays Items for May the Fourth Day
In celebration of Star Wars Day, also known as May the Fourth Day, the Anderson Public Library invited a Lawrenceburg resident who has been collecting Star Wars memorabilia for decades to display part of his collection at the library. At just four years old, Jason Willis watched his first Star Wars movie and was hooked […]
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Donate Books Easily at the Friends Bookstore
Members of the community can now support the Anderson Public Library’s Friends of the Library by easily donating books using the library’s old book return drop box. The Friends, which have a bookstore building behind the library, work to raise funds by selling donated books to help support literacy initiatives in Anderson County. Through the […]
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Family Saves Thousands Using Library
As we finish up National Library Week for 2018, we’d like to highlight a family who has saved thousands of dollars utilizing the resources at the Anderson Public Library: In addition to educational resources, the Anderson Public Library helps many families save money. With a wide selection of books, DVDs, programs, and other resources, the […]
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The Library: A Great Educational Resource
As we continue to celebrate National Library Week, we’d like to highlight another family who has found the Anderson Public Library to be a large part of the education for their children: Jerry and Tyra Robinson, along with their six children, Lyrica, Harmony, Canaan, Andrew, Aria, and Tenor, not only enjoy coming to the Anderson […]
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A Salute to Library Staff
As we celebrate National Library Week from April 8th to the 14th, the Anderson Public Library would like to salute its amazing staff on National Library Workers Day, which is April 10th. This talented group of library professionals work 7 days a week to provide you with the best library experience possible. Choose to use your […]
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Tell Us Why You Love Your Library and Get a Free Gift
In celebration of National Library Week, you can tell us why you love the Anderson Public Library and receive a free gift! Just go to the library, write your reason on a card, post it on our front windows and pick either a free book or toy. We’ll be giving away these gifts until April […]
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Enjoying Family Time at the Library
We are celebrating National Library Week from April 8th to the 14th and are highlighting why families love the Anderson Public Library: For many Anderson County families, the Anderson Public Library is a place for family time. For the Johnson family, the library has almost become like home. Thomas and Laura Johnson started visiting the […]
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Library to Forgive Fines with Donations to Help Humane Society
The Anderson Public Library has partnered with the Anderson Humane Society and will forgive fines for overdue DVDs on member’s accounts with donations to help orphaned pets at the shelter. For every pound of Purina Cat or Kitten Chow, the library will remove $2 in fines and for every pound of scoopable cat litter or […]
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Hundreds Gather for Grand Opening Celebration
On this past Saturday, residents of Anderson County gathered at the newly renovated and expanded Anderson Public Library for their official Grand Opening Celebration. The event drew approximately 200 families to enjoy the many activities planned throughout the day. “Our staff has dedicated lots of time and energy into making this day just perfect for […]
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