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December 2025

Registration Begins December 15

Library Closing

Anderson Public Library and Lapel Branch Library will be CLOSED on the following days:

Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 31 for New Year's Eve

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Featured Programs

Winterfest

Friday, December 5

Anderson Public Library

Stop by Anderson Public Library during the annual Winterfest!

Here’s what to expect:

Extended Hours: The library will be open 9am-8pm.

Winterfest programming will run from 5-8pm

Arctic Animals Show @ 6:30pm: Join Hedgehog Hannah for an exciting Arctic animal show!

Free Refreshments, Crafts, and Activities

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Tech Workshop: Navigating the AI Age with Confidence

Thursday, December 11 @ 6pm | Ages 18+

Delaware Room (Third Floor)

Sharpen your digital literacy skills in this workshop to confidently step into the future by learning to identify AI-generated content and AI tools.

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Reindeer Games

Saturday, December 13 @ 2pm | Ages 5+

Cardinal Room (Third Floor)

Make reindeer headbands, compete in elf bowling, race to build a snowman, and more!

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Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Saturday, December 13 @ 2pm | Ages 18+

Miami Room (Third Floor)

Bring your gently used puzzles and board games to swap with someone else's, letting you take something 'new' home!

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Friends of the Library

Friends of APL Book Sales

Second Thursdays

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

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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