Library Board Decreases Tax Rate While Offering More Resources
The Anderson Public Library’s Board of Trustees voted last week to decrease the library’s tax rate, seeing an efficiently operating library that is offering more resources and opportunities for members of the community. The board voted to accept the compensating rate of 8.2 cents per $100 of assessed real property, down from 8.3 cents per $100 […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Library Board Gives Special Farewell
The Anderson Public Library’s Board of Trustees gave a special farewell this week to a member of the board who has served for 15 years and will be leaving the board at the end of the month. Jane Scott Bentley was appointed to the board of trustees back in 2002 and served eight years until […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Library to Host Murder Mystery Party for Teens
The Anderson Public Library is calling all teens to have fun and solve a murder mystery at the library! The library will be hosting a free, entertaining murder mystery party called “Murder at the Poe’s Raven Party” where teen participants will get to play roles as visitors at a Gothic dinner party. Participants will base […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Library Member Displays Pencil Collection
After collecting pencils for over 50 years, a local resident and member of the Anderson Public Library has displayed just a small portion of her collection at the library so others can remember the past. Beatrice Williams started collecting pencils back in 1964 after her father passed away. Pencils, particularly the ones her father gave […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Library Announces Self Checkout System
The Anderson Public Library is pleased to announce a brand new self checkout system for members to conveniently checkout books at the library. The system, which became available to use by members this week, will complement the current checkout method at the main circulation desk. It adds an option for members for added convenience. “It’s […]
Continue readingMore TagLibrary Increases Programs for Adults
For the month of July, adults in Anderson County have lots of interesting programs to attend at the Anderson Public Library. A number of new programs have been added for entertainment and education. Check out some of the new programs below: Classic Movie Club: Do you like watching classic movies? Head to the library to watch […]
Continue readingMore Tag
Library Receives Youth Decorated Rain Barrel
To promote water conservation across the county, the Anderson Public Library was given a special rain barrel decorated by a local teen and installed by the Anderson County Conservation District. Five barrels were installed at various public buildings around the county through a grant from Coca Cola that was given to the conservation district. The […]
Continue readingMore Tag