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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Local Photographer Displays Work in Library
The Anderson Public Library is pleased to partner with the Anderson County Arts Council in the first of many local art displays at the library. The first artist to be featured at the library is Terese Webb. As a photographer, Terese started working with cameras at 16 years old when she took a photography class […]
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Star Wars Display Returns for May the Fourth Day
With such a great success last year, the Anderson Public Library invited local Star Wars memorabilia collector, Jason Willis, to display part of his collection again this year in celebration of Star Wars Day, also known as May the Fourth Day. The new display, which is located in the library’s display case near the parking […]
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Ms Sherry Wins Statewide Award
The Anderson Public Library is extremely proud to announce that Youth and Family Services Manager, Sherry Noon, received the “Miss Pickle” award yesterday for outstanding children’s services from the Kentucky Public Library Association. The award, which is given to showcase excellence in developing and providing children’s library services, was presented to Sherry as part of […]
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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 […]
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