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Creative Critters: Forest Animal Paper Collage
Saturday, May 7
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Come make cute little forest animals with visiting artist Shelly Hanmo Qian and Junonia Arts! This is a special workshop where you will learn how to make paper art animals out of paper-based items that you can find around the house: newspaper, magazines, random papers, scrapbook paper, cardstock etc. Participants will also learn about the importance of eco-friendly and sustainable art making practices.
This event will also feature a read aloud of Ms. Qian's new children's book In the Quiet Beauty of the World which she worked on with author Laura Jaworski. This program is design for children in grades K-6.
Click here for details.
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The Murder Mystery of Dr. Knabe presented by Unseen Press
Saturday, May 7
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Based on “She Sleeps Well," a true Indiana crime biography, learn about this crime by assuming a role and exploring her case. Discover facts and draw conclusions.
The scene is a small apartment in Indianapolis 1911. The suspects are from the cream of society. This is the Edwardian Age, the haves and the have nots. Status is everything. Dr. Helene Knabe, a smart, accomplished doctor, is finishing her courses to become a gymnastics instructor. She also teaches at two colleges, maintains a medical practice, and is active in research. Dr. Knabe maintains a social life and enjoys the delights of what Indianapolis has to offer... until things so wrong.
The program is highly interactive and educational! This program is for adults 18+.
Click here for details.
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You have access to a new digital resource with your APL card!
APL now subscribes to Comics Plus by Library Pass! With Comics Plus, you have access to over 20,000 digital comic books, graphic novels, and manga! You have instant access to all titles. No holds or wait times!
Find Comics Plus and all of our digital resources here: andersonlibrary.net/digital-resources.
Need assistance or have questions? Visit the library or call (765) 641-2456. |
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Pick-up your items using our drive-up window!
Drive-up window services include holds pick-up, mobile printing pick-up, faxing, and copying. Located at the back of the library off of Main Street.
Drive-up window service hours are Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm and
Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm. The drive-up window is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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Upcoming Programs and Events
When: Monday, May 02, 2022 11:00 AM
Ends on: Monday, May 02, 2022 11:45 AM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Cardinal Room
After a traditional storytime, explore and find out all about natural materials and found objects through open, heuristic play.
This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of PLAY, WRITE, TALK, and READ, which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's ECRR2.
The Sensory & Activity Level for this program is BEAVER: moderate noise with focused, high activity.
When: Monday, May 02, 2022 4:00 PM
Ends on: Monday, May 02, 2022 5:00 PM
Where: Lapel Branch Library at First Floor Meeting Room
School and life can be a little rough, but this might be the break you need. Gather with your friends to try something new--or a little different--and share your Bulldog spirit!
When: Monday, May 02, 2022 4:00 PM
Ends on: Monday, May 02, 2022 5:00 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Creativity Lab
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Join us and Kiln Creations to create color bright picado flags on plates and learn about wax resist!
This program is designed for kids in grades K-6 and no prior art skills are needed. All supplies are provided. Spaces are limited and registration is required.
*When registering, please register only with the child's name that will be participating. When you create with us, your ceramics will be ready to pick up at the library in one week.
When: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 2:00 PM
Ends on: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 2:45 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Offsite (see description)
Meet us at the Geater Center for Messy Mess. We will share stories, create art, make messes, and play, play, play!
This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of PLAY, READ, WRITE, TALK, and SING, which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's ECRR2.
The Sensory & Activity Level for this program is FROG: noisy with focused, high activity.
When: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 4:00 PM
Ends on: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 5:00 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Cardinal Room
Do you have an interest in history? How about your family history? This program will help you shake your family tree by guiding you through the basics of genealogy.
When: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 4:30 PM
Ends on: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 5:30 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Offsite (see description)
Meet up with us at the Geater Center for an hour of gaming! We'll have various card/board games as well as the Oculus Quest. For teens in grades 6-12 only, please.This program is located at Geater Community Center & Park (1611 Chase St.)
When: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 5:30 PM
Ends on: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 6:30 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Chief Anderson Room
Interested in learning more about local conversation efforts and the importance of Mounds State Park to environment. Mounds Naturalist Kelley Morgan will lead this community conversation and answer questions from the public. Join us to learn about the ways to explore nature right here in Madison County! This program is free and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 12:00 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 4:00 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Chief Anderson Room
Join us for a community blood drive in partnership with Versiti Blood Centers of Indiana. Schedule an appointment to donate blood today! Click here to pick your appointment time or visit the library between 12:00pm - 4:00pm as a walk-in. Donations will take place in the Chief Anderson Room on the 3rd floor of the library.
When: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 4:00 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 5:00 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Cardinal Room
Do you like to think outside the box? Or do you need a little practice? Stretch your brain with The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Clearly and sleuth out a novel solution!
When: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 4:00 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 4:30 PM
Where: Lapel Branch Library at First Floor Meeting Room
Bring an afternoon snack to enjoy with a traditional library storytime. After the stories, take home a brown paper bag, packed with materials for an activity related to the stories we read.
This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, TALK, PLAY, and WRITE, which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.
When: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 5:00 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, May 04, 2022 6:00 PM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Chief Anderson Room
The prevalence of dementia across the United States is staggering. As the size of the older adult population continues to grow and adults live longer, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases will also increase. Join us and the Madison County Purdue Extension educator to learn steps to better the lives of those who are currently facing, or will potentially face in their future, a dementia diagnosis. Education and awareness of the disease is key. Thus, the focus of this program is to understand dementia, the warning signs, benefits of early detection and diagnosis, and steps to better overall brain health.
When: Thursday, May 05, 2022 11:00 AM
Ends on: Thursday, May 05, 2022 11:45 AM
Where: Anderson Public Library at Cardinal Room
After a traditional storytime, freely explore and create with a variety of real art mediums and elements!
This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, WRITE, TALK, and SING, which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's ECRR2.
The Sensory & Activity Level for this program is TURTLE: low noise with focused, calm activity.
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Thursday, May 12
10:30am-12:30pm & 4:30pm-6:30pm
3rd Floor - Friends Room
Friends of the Library book sales are held the second Thursday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm and 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Don't miss the Friends of the Library sale! Monthly sales are open to the public and are located on the third floor of the Main Library. You'll find gently used books, movies, and more--something for all ages and interests! You never know what treasures you might find!
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