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July 2025

You're Invited to the Town Hall!

We're planning for the future of Anderson Public Library and we need your voice!

We've partnered with Hedges, a nonprofit consulting firm, to gather valuable ideas and perspectives from our community as we develop our next strategic plan.

Join us for one of our upcoming Town Hall conversations to share your hopes for the library and brainstorm new opportunities!

Choose the session that works best for you:

Virtual Town Hall: Thursday, July 17 @ 12-1pm via Zoom
In-Person Town Hall: Tuesday, July 22 @ 6-7pm at Anderson Public Library

RSVP by July 14

Library Closing

Anderson Public Library and Lapel Branch Library will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.

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Featured Programs

Science Sleuths

Monday, July 7 & 21 @ 4:30pm | Gr. K-4

Cardinal Room (Third Floor)

Explore the science behind everyday life with experiments, and more!

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Genealogy Learn & Research Night

Monday, July 14 @ 4pm | Adults

Delaware Room (Third Floor)

Registration is required.

Join us for our first open genealogy research night with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution!

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Euchre Night @ Lapel

Thursday, July 17 @ 6pm | Teens & Adults

Lapel Branch Library

Registration is required.

Show off those euchre skills!

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Color Explosion

Friday, July 25 @ 11am | Children/Families

Anderson Public Library Parking Lot

Soak up the sun, listen to music, and decorate with color at this fun finale of the summer reading program!

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Friends of the Library

Friends of APL Book Sales

Second Thursdays

@ 10am-12:30pm & 4:30-6:30pm

July 10
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11

Book sales are open to the public! You'll find gently used books, movies, and more--something for all ages and interests!

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Whether you're joining us in person or from home, our digital resources are always available!

Digital Resources

MAIN LIBRARY

111 E. 12th Street

Anderson, IN 46016

Phone: 765-641-2456

LAPEL BRANCH LIBRARY

610 Main Street

Lapel, IN 46051

Phone: 765-313-4089

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