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January 2026

Library Closing

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

Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day
Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 23 for Team Development Day

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Featured Programs

January Tech Workshops

Held Weekly @ 6pm | Ages 18+

Redbud Room (Third Floor)

Computer Basics

Monday, January 5

Wednesday, January 14

Tuesday, January 20

Monday, January 26

Microsoft Excel Basics

Tuesday, January 6

Registration is required.

Microsoft Word Basics

Monday, January 12

Registration is required.

Cybersecurity Basics

Wednesday, January 21

Delaware Room (Third Floor)

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Storytimes & Play Groups

Held Weekly | Ages 0-5

Wild Sprouts

Every Tuesday @ 11am

Cardinal Room (Third Floor)

Wild Sprouts in the Afternoon

2nd Wednesdays @ 3pm

Cardinal Room (Third Floor)

Babies & Books (0-18mos)

Every Wednesday @ 9:30am

Youth Department (Second Floor)

Budding Bookworms

Every Wednesday @ 10:30am

Cardinal Room (Third Floor)

Baby Play Date (0-18mos)

Every Thursday @ 10:30am

Cardinal Room (Third Floor)

Little Explorers Storytime @ Lapel

Every Friday @ 10:30am

Lapel Branch Library

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Lilo & Stitch Celebration

Saturday, January 24 @ 2pm | Ages 3-12

Youth Department (Second Floor)

Celebrate Lilo and Stitch with a photo booth, themed games, and snacks!

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Friends of the Library

Friends of APL Book Sales

Second Thursdays

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

January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10

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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