Borrower's Buzz

Monday, September 22nd at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri-Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

Monday, September 22nd at 10:30am - Sing and Play Story-time -Our youngest patrons and their grown-ups can join us for a special time of bonding through songs and stories. Rhythm and play helps even the youngest among us prepare for reading and speech. This special time is led by Ms. Nancy.

Monday, September 22nd at 3:30pm - Gentle Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required. Also available on Zoom by calling at least 2 days ahead to receive a Zoom invitation.

Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:00pm - Zumba! Come join the party! We're pleased to offer this free, fast-paced dance class to our patrons. Learn some moves and shake it out weekly with certified ZIN instructor Christina! You can also Zumba on Zoom! Just call by the Monday before class to receive a Zoom Link.

Wednesday, September 24th from 1:00-3:00pm - Knit and Crochet - Join our knit and crochet group to work in the company of other fiber enthusiasts to create useful items for our community. All skill levels welcome, must be over 18 to attend our Wednesday meetings.

Wednesday, September 24th at 3:30pm - Geri-Fit -Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

Thursday, September 25th - Geri-Fit at 10:00am - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

*Thursdays starting at 4:00pm - Read to Therapy Dog, Annie - For elementary ages. Bring your child to read to Annie the therapy dog. Reading to a good listener, like a therapy dog, builds confidence and helps reading feel less like a chore and more like fun for those struggling with the skill. Call or stop by to schedule a 15-minute appointment by the Saturday prior to Annie's visit - 423-279-2714. You can now sign up online.

*Thursday, September 25th at 5:30pm - CPR Training with Lambert Training - Lambert training will be at the Blountville branch to train staff and patrons in CPR. There is a $40 Fee for this class that must be paid at the time of registration or by the registration cut-off date, to retain your spot. In-person registration only. Fee payment required at registration. Registration is closed for this event.

Friday, September 26th at 10:30am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: Transportation!

Friday, September 26th at 1pm - Magic Tree House Book Club - The Magic Treehouse series are great beginner chapter books full of magic and adventure - join Ms. Nancy for this fun book club. This week we will continue reading Pirates Past Noon. Can't make it to Blountville? Call at least two days in advance to receive an invitation to join us online.

Friday, September 26th at 2pm - Kids' Classic Book Club - Recommended for ages 8-12. During September, we’ll be reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary. Join us as we read these fun mouse tales together.

Saturday, September 27th at 11:00am - Family Fun with Ms. Nancy - We’ll have a story and other fun. Geared toward PreK and Elementary kids and their families!

*Saturday, September 27th at 11:30am - Family Craft: Clay and Seed Mosaics - Leaf or Snail Motif - Come join us in piecing together your own Clay Mosaic Snail or Leaf! This fall-inspired craft is perfect for learning seed and bean identification. Please register online, in-person, or call (423)279-2714.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Thursday, October 2nd starting at 4:00pm - Read to Therapy Dog, Annie - In person, by phone or online.

*Saturday, October 4th at 12:00pm - Cosmopolitan Cafe - Snacks from around the world? Yes please! This program for adults explores different countries around the world through the one thing we all love: food! This month we are visiting Mexico. Registration is required for this event, please stop in, register online or call us at (423) 279-2714

Saturday, October 4th at 2:30pm - Terry Shaw: Haunted Book Talk - Terry Shaw of Howling Hills Publishing will be at the library to talk about the local ghost stories included in the three anthologies he’s published. The books include 23 Tales: Appalachian Ghost Stories, Legends & Other Mysteries; 24 Tales: More Appalachian Ghost Stories & Mysteries and this year’s 25 Tales: Even More Appalachian Ghost Stories & Mysteries.

*Monday, October 6th at 6:00pm - Banned Books Buffet - Celebrate National Banned Books week as we eat our way through some classics! Can you guess what food represents what book? Join us for some snacks and facts about the history of banning books, the top challenged books for the past year, and more information. Registration is required for this event; please sign up online, stop in or call the library at 423-279-2714

*Friday, October 10th at 1:00pm - Homeschool Extra Credit: Pumpkins 101 - Have you ever wondered how a pumpkin grows? What do they do besides make Halloween extra fun? Come paint a pumpkin at the Blountville library and hear all about the amazing life cycle of pumpkins! For ages 8-12. Please RSVP by October 3rd in person, by phone or online.

Saturday, October 11th at 1:00pm - Teen Event: The Board Room - There will be snacks. Join us for a monthly boardgame club just for teens! Each month we'll choose from a variety of tabletop games and enjoy snacks while making new friends. No registration required, ages 13-17

*Saturday, October 11th at 3:00pm - Paper Mache Jack-o-Lanterns (Day 1) - If you've ever wanted to try your hand at paper mache, join us for this two-part class and create your very own jack-o-lantern! Registrants must be able to attend BOTH sessions to complete the project. For ages 16+

Please register in person, by phone or online by October 4th - you will be registered for both classes.

New Books and Book Clubs for October:

Magic Tree House Book Club will be reading Night of the Ninjas and Afternoon on the Amazon during October.

Kids' Classics Book Club will be reading Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe

Romantasy Book Club (Wednesday, October 15th at 6pm) will be discussing Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. Rated 3 out of 5 flames on the spice-o-meter.

Wellness Warriors Book Club will be discussing The Fifth Agreement by Miguel Ruiz

Under the Covers Book Club will be discussing If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia - rated 3.5 on the spice-o-meter.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Monday, September 22nd at 9:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

Tuesday, September 23rd at 3:30pm - Bays Mountain at the Library: Owls and Hawks! A park ranger from Bays Mountain Park will present local bird of prey species. Come and learn more about these amazing birds

Wednesday, September 24th at 9:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

Wednesday, September 24th at 1:30pm - Children's Classics Book Club: Where the Red Fern Grows. - Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1961 children's novel by Wilson Rawls about a boy who buys and trains two Redbone Coonhounds for hunting. It is a work of autobiographical fiction based on Rawls' childhood in the Ozarks. Recommended for ages 8-12.

*Wednesday, September 24th at 5:30pm - Art History for Grown-ups with Daniel - Grown ups can now take part in an art history class with Mr. Daniel. The class will cover the major works of art at The British Museum in London. This is a RSVP event. Please RSVP in person, by phone, or online by September 22nd.

Thursday, September 25th at 9:30am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: Transportation

Thursday, September 25th at 1:30pm - "I Survived" History with Daniel - Mr. Daniel will be taking on history this month with the help of the I Survived series. This class is geared toward 8-12 year-olds. We’ll learn from the books and then go a bit further in this fun and engaging history lesson. No reservations required. This week: The California Wildfires, 2018

Friday, September 26th at 2:00pm - Art History with Daniel - Daniel will lead kids ages 8-12 through a new art history lesson each week; we’ll also make some art of our own inspired by the lesson. This month, we’ll be learning about the concept of minimalism in art. This week, we'll learn about George Sugarman - An American artist working in the mediums of drawing, painting, and sculpture. He pioneered the concepts of pedestal-free sculpture and is best known for his large-scale, vividly painted metal sculptures.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, September 29th at 5:30pm - Book Club - Join our book club to discuss a book each month. This month's book is Ball Four by Jim Bouton.

Tuesday, September 30th starting at 3:00pm - Read to a Therapy Dog -Therapy Dogs, JB or Jackson, will be in the library by appointment between 3:00pm and 4:00pm to listen to young readers as they practice their new skills. Reading to a canine has been proven to reduce stress and build confidence in new readers. To schedule your child’s 15-minute appointment to read to JB, please call the library at 423-239-1100. You can now sign up online as well as by stopping by or calling.

Wednesday, October 1st at 1:30pm - Children's Classics Book Club: Bunnicula. - This children's novel from 1979 written by Deborah Howe and James Howe begins the adventures of the Monroe family and their pets, Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Bunnicula the rabbit. Daniel will read with kids ages 8-12 and discuss this light-hearted classic novel.

Tuesday, October 7th at 3:30pm - Teens & Tweens After-school Friendship Bracelets - Join us after school to make friendship bracelets in the library! This craft is simple and easy to take home and replicate for all your friends. Snacks provided; geared for ages 9-15. No RSVP required.

Thursday, October 9th at 1:30pm - Fall Science with Daniel begins - We will learn about the Scientific Method through experiments and observations with an autumn-themed twist. This class is geared toward 8-12 year-olds.

Book Clubs for October:

Children's Classics Book Club with Daniel will be reading and discussing: Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe.

Book Club (Monday, October 27th at 5:30pm) will discuss Lost Man's Lane by Scott Carson

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:45am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: Transportation

Tuesday, September 23rd at 4:00pm - Magic Treehouse Book Club - Ms. Nancy will lead this book club here at the Thomas Memorial branch. This book club is great for those just beginning to read chapter books. September's books are Mummies in the Morning and Pirates Past Noon.

Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00pm - Spice Club! We will be tasting the herb Hyssop, in the form of tea. We will also be learning ways in which it can be used in recipes. No RSVP required. Come explore and add spice to life!

Thursday, September 25th at 10:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

*Friday, September 26th at 5:30pm - Oozing Pumpkins (family activity) - All Ages can come enjoy a family night of science and fun. We will be making oozing pumpkins with elephant paste. Registration is required. Each family group will get a pumpkin to experiment with. RSVP in person, by phone or online by September 24th.

Saturday, September 27th at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

The library will be open during Bluff City Heritage Days celebration on Main St. on Saturday, September 27th. Come by and see us for a special craft that you can make at the library or take home with you. While you are here, renew or sign up for your own library card. All it takes is photo id and two proofs of Sullivan County Address (one of which can be your ID).

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Monday, October 6th at 5:30pm - Ghostly Gatherings Wall Art Craft - Add a spooky-cute touch to your space with this charming ghost door hanger! This craft will be perfect for Halloween decorating. The craft features a friendly wooden ghost with your choice of fabric combination! This ghost craft is sure to bring some boo-tiful vibes to your door! Come join us! Registration is required in person, by phone or online.

OCTOBER BOOK CLUB BOOKS:

Magic Tree House Book Club (Tuesdays at 4PM)- will be reding Night of the Ninjas and Afternoon on the Amazon.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Friday, September 26th at 10:30am AND 4:30pm - Pancake Story-time! Celebrate National Pancake Day with a special story time at Sullivan Gardens Library on September 26! Families with all ages are welcome to join us as we read “If You Give a Pig a Pancake” by Laura Numeroff and celebrate with a pancake party afterwards. The first Storytime will be from 10:30-11:30, and the final pancake Storytime will be from 4:30-5:30. Pancakes and toppings will be provided! No reservations required, but if you have any allergy concerns, please contact Sullivan Gardens staff at (423) 349-5990.

*Saturday, September 27th at 1:00pm - Career Prep with TEL - Looking for help jumpstarting your career? Stop by the Sullivan Gardens Library and explore the Career Prep resources available through the Tennessee Electronic Library. Complete a career assessment to see what jobs might be right for you and learn best practices for job searching and writing resumes. Library staff will be available for additional assistance as needed. Please RSVP by calling us at (423) 349-5990 so that we can ensure enough computers are available for everyone. Or sign-up online!

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Tuesday, October 7th at 11:00am - All Ages Fall Leaf Painting - Embrace nature’s beauty with this fun painting craft! We will use lovely fall leaves as stamps to transfer paint onto canvasses, creating a unique fall painting. All ages are welcome for this fun and easy craft, but space is limited. Please RSVP in person, by phone or online by October 5th.

*Thursday, October 9th at 2:00pm - Fluffy Pumpkin Slime - Kids and teens will enjoy this hands-on craft where we will make fluffy pumpkin slime! Using instructions from the book “Super Fun Slime Projects,” participants will create their own slime and decorate a Jack-O-Lantern jar to store it in. All materials are non-toxic and will be provided. Space is limited for this program, so if registration fills up, be sure to join us for our Witch’s Brew Slime program on October 24! RSVP in person, by phone or online by October 7th.

Friday, October 10th at 5:30pm After-hours Trick-or-Treat Trivia -Test your knowledge of Halloween trivia by joining the staff of Sullivan Gardens Library on October 10th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for a fun-filled trivia night for all ages. Popcorn will be provided and candy awarded to correct answers! Teams are encouraged, but not required. No registration is necessary.

Saturday, October 11th at 2:30pm - "Bring Your Own Book" Club - Do you love reading but have a hard time committing to a book club? Join the Sullivan Gardens After-Hours "Bring Your Own Book" Club and bring your own book to read independently and discuss with others. We will spend the majority of the time reading with a small amount of time at the end for discussion of our books. No RSVP required.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Wednesday, September 24th at 9:30am - Baby Bookworms Sing and Play Story-time - For infants through age 2, our youngest patrons and their grown-ups can join us for a special time of bonding through songs and stories. Rhythm and play helps even the youngest among us prepare for reading and speech. No RSVP required.

Wednesday, September 24th at 10:30am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: Transportation

Thursday, September 25th at 3:30pm - Kids' Chess Club - Want to play chess or find friends to play with? Join us at the Bloomingdale branch for some game play. This is a weekly event. No reservations required for elementary and middle school age kids!

*Saturday, September 27th at 10:30am - Wingfeather Wanderers Tween Book Club - Ages 11-14 are invited to join our book club! We will continue reading the Wingfeather saga. We'll read together and discuss the story. THIS GROUP IS FULL - Please call the Bloomingdale branch to be added to the wait-list.

Saturday, September 27th at 1:00pm - Teen Book Club - All teens are welcome to come and share your thoughts on the latest book you are reading. Snacks provided.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Saturday, October 11th at 10:30am - Wingfeather Wanderer's Book Club - A new month begins- which means new sign-ups! Please sign up for our October 11th class. We'll be covering The Monster in the Hollows when we meet on the 11th.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Tuesdays - Thomas Memorial (Bluff City) at 10:45am

Wednesdays - Bloomingdale at 10:30am

Thursdays - Colonial Heights at 9:30am

Fridays - Blountville at 10:30am

Sullivan Gardens will have a special If You Give a Pig a Pancake inspired story-time on

Friday at 10:30am and again at 4:30pm

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