Borrower's Buzz

Monday, August 11th at 10:00 am - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

Monday, August 11th 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, August 11th 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.

Monday, August 11th at 5:30pm - Author Talk and Signing with William Hill, author of Dawn of the Vampires - Join us as we welcome Dawn of the Vampires author William Hill as he talks books and writing with his fans. Signing starts at 5:30, with his presentation starting at 6pm.

Tuesday, August 12th 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, August 13th 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, August 13th 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.

Wednesday, August 13th at 3:30pm - Garden Club with Tyler - This is a weekly event. Come learn how gardens grow as we prepare and tend the library garden for the season. Already have a green thumb? Lend us your expertise! New to gardening? Come get your hands dirty. Open to growing enthusiasts of all ages. No registration required.

Thursday, August 14th- 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. Don’t let reading skills slide over the summer. 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.

Thursday, August 14th at 5:30pm - FOSCPL Meeting - The Friends of the Sullivan County Public Library will meet. If you've ever wanted to join the friends group or learn more about what they do, this is a great opportunity. Meetings are open to the public.

Friday, August 15th 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: Sea Turtles

Friday, August 15th at 1pm - Magic Tree House Book Club - Magic Treehouse are great beginner chapter books full of magic and adventure - join Ms. Nancy for this fun book club. August 8 and 15, we’ll read Dinosaurs Before Dark and August 22 & 29 we will read Knight at Dawn. Can't make it to Blountville? Call at least two days in advance to receive an invitation to join us online.

Friday, August 15th at 2pm - Kids' Classics Book Club - Recommended for ages 8-12, We’ll be reading Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. We’ll read together and talk about what made this horse book such a classic.

*Saturday, August 16th at 2:00pm - Tween Bite Bazaar - Tweens ages 8-12 are welcome to join us on a culinary adventure around the world! Each month will bring a new variety of snacks to broaden our palates. Online registration is closed but a few spots remain! Call 423-279-2714 to reserve your spot!

UPCOMING EVENTS:.

*Monday, August 18th at 6:00pm - Herbalism 101 - Come join us for a beginner’s guide to herbalism. Learn how using herbs and plants can nourish the whole person and support overall well-being! Please RSVP by Aug. 11th, in person, by phone or online.

*Tuesday, August 19th at 11:30am - Wooden Fruit Slice Craft - Join us in painting a rustic wooden half disc in the shape of a watermelon, lemon, orange, or whatever your desired summer fruit! This is the perfect decor for the front porch or around the pool. Please RSVP by August 12th, in person, by phone or online.

Wednesday, August 20th at 6:00pm - Romantasy Book Club - Like your fantasy books with a hint (or sometimes hunk) of spice? This is the book club for you. Bring a snack to share and join us in person or join us online by requesting a Zoom invitation at least one day in advance (call 423-279-2714 to request). This month's book is Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross. It is rated 1 out of 5 flames. Note: this book is the second half of a duet, please read Divine Rivals first if you have not already done so.

Thursday, August 21st at 5:30pm - Wellness Warriors Book Club - Interested in a more holistic approach to health and wellness? This book club is for you! This month we will start on The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Also available through Zoom, please call the library at 423-279-2714 to receive an invite.

*Friday, August 22nd at 1:00pm - Homeschool Extra Credit: Food Plushies - Our monthly program for homeschool kids is back! Express yourself by creating your very own food plushie! For ages 8-12 only, please stop in, register online, or call us at 423-279-2714. Hurry only 2 spots remain!

*Saturday, August 23rd at 12:00pm - Cosmopolitan Café - Snacks from around the world for lunch? 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 Czechia! Registration is required for this event, please stop in, register online or call us at (423) 279-2714. Hurry only 2 spots remain!

Monday, August 25th at 4:30pm - Teen/Tween D&D Game - Dungeons and Dragons game held monthly. Join any time, registration is not required. Ages 8-14.

Thursday, August 28th at 6:00pm - Under the Covers Romance Book Club - Join us for the inaugural meeting of our new romance book club! For those who want swoon and some spice in a contemporary or historical setting. Bring a snack to share and get ready to dish. Our August book is The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore. This book is rated 3.5 on the spice-o-meter.

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

Monday, August 11th 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.

Monday, August 11th from 4:00pm -8:00pm - Supper at the Library - We’ll be open late this evening to allow patrons to browse our shelves before or after grabbing their supper meal at one of the food trucks in our parking lot! No food or drink is allowed inside the library but we will have dining areas set up outside for al fresco dining, before or after your library visit.

Tuesday, August 12th at 10:00am - Garden Plant Swap -Join us at the library to swap plants and learn about the benefits of plants in your own home. Get new plants without spending a dime, all you need is a pest-free plant or bag of seeds to swap! Come meet other plant enthusiasts and share cuttings, seeds, mature plants, or extra plants, and maybe find a new plant to take home.

Wednesday, August 13th 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, August 13th at 1:30pm - Children's Classics Book Club: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH -Did you see the classic animated movie? Come for our Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 3-part Book Club and learn what is different in the book from the film adaption. This book is a classic story of mystery and finding your strength within. Recommended for ages 8-12.

Wednesday, August 13th at 3:30pm - Creek Walk with Marty Silver - We will meet at Warrior's Path State Park and Marty Silver will lead us on a walk in the creek. We will collect and observe the wildlife in this aquatic environment. Be prepared to get wet. We'll meet in the parking lot above the marina, call the branch for more information.

Thursday, August 14th 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: Sea Turtles

Thursday, August 14th at 1:30pm - Geography Obscura with Daniel -Join Daniel to explore the strange and lost places around the globe. Learn weird facts! This class is geared toward ages 8-12.

Friday, August 15th 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 art in popular culture. This week learn about Jim Lee - A Korean-born American comic book artist, writer, editor, and publisher. As of 2023, he is the President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Tuesday, August 19th 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.

*Wednesday, August 20th at 5:30pm - Art History with Daniel for Adults - 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 Louvre in Paris. Please RSVP by August 13th - in person, by phone or online.

Monday, August 25th at 5:30pm - Book Club - Join our book club to discuss a book each month,

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

Tuesday, August 12th 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, August 12th at 4:00pm - Magic Treehouse Book Club -Ms. Nancy will lead this book club here at the Thomas Memorial branch. We’ll start with the book Dinosaurs Before Dawn. This book club is great for those just beginning to read chapter books. We'll continue Dinosaurs Before Dawn next week.

Tuesday, August 12th 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: Sea Turtles

Thursday, August 14th at 11:30am - Reader's Choice Book Club - We will be discussing Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. No registration required.

Thursday, August 14th 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.

*Thursday, August 14th at 5:30pm - After-Hours Adult Puzzling Night - How fast can you puzzle? Join us for a night of community puzzling, with the sound of some relaxing music. Make it an adult night out! Online reservations are closed for this event please call 423-538-1980 to see if space remains if you are interested in attending.

Saturday, August 16th at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, August 21st at 4:00pm - Sound Quest - Join us for an after school exploration with sound! We'll experience sound by hearing it, seeing it, and by creating with it. We'll do a listening activity outside, to practice pinpointing sounds and mapping them, then we'll move on to creating art with sound and paint! No RSVP required.

Saturday, August 30th at 1:00pm - All Ages Instrument Exploration - All Ages of Interested parties can come and learn about different types of instruments brought by members of the community. No RSVP required.

Monday, August 11th 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: Sea Turtles

Tuesday, August 12th at 5:30pm - After Hours Silent Book Club - Do you love reading but have a hard time committing to a book club? Join the Sullivan Gardens After-Hours Silent 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Thursday, August 21st at 4:00pm - DIY Drink Coaster Craft - Create your own imitation stoneware coasters using a pourable mineral compound! Get creative with colors and designs, and make a unique piece of functional art for your home. Please RSVP by August 16th in person, by phone or online.

*Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00am - 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.

Monday, August 25th at 5:00pm - After-Hours Mystery Book Club - Join us in Sullivan Gardens for our After-Hours Mystery Book Club. We will be discussing We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker. This will be a fun time to discuss our thoughts on the book and enjoy time with other arm-chair sleuths. No RSVP required.

Saturday, August 30th at 10:30am - Sullivan Gardens Community Gardening Day! - Bring your green thumb to Sullivan Gardens and help us plant beautiful bushes and plants in our front garden bed! Don’t have a green thumb? Stop inside and paint a garden sign to help us beautify the space!

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

Monday, August 11th at 5:30pm - Bingo at Bloomingdale - We’ll be hosting our monthly FREE bingo game for small prizes. Join us for a couple of rounds. Must be age 12 or older to play. No RSVP required.

*Tuesday, August 12th at 10:30am - Seashell Wreath Craft - We will be making a gorgeous seashell wreath using clothespins and shells. If you want to bring seashells you have gathered on beach trips, please do, but we will have plenty on hand. This is for adults only. Registration is required for this class. THIS CLASS IS FULL

Wednesday, August 13th 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: Sea Turtles

Thursday, August 14th at 3:30pm -Kids' Chess Club - Want to learn to play chess or find friends to play with? Join us at the Bloomingdale branch for some instruction and then game play. This is a weekly event. No reservations required for elementary and middle school age kids!

*Saturday, August 16th at 10:30am - Wingfeather Wanderers Tween Book Club - People between ages 11-14 are invited to join our book club! We will begin with the first book of the Wingfeather saga, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. If you have your own copy, bring it with you, if not we will have copies here. We'll read together and discuss the story. Online registration is closed for this event but space remains, please call 423-288-1310 to RSVP.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Saturday, August 23rd at 10:30am - Teen Hanging Seashell Air Plants - Want an easy plant to care for that looks fantastic in your room or on your deck? Come to the Bloomingdale Branch Library and create a one of a kind air plant rooted in a seashell. Open to people ages 13 -18. All supplies provided. Please register by August 16th in person, by phone or online.

Saturday, August 23rd at 11:30am - Teen Book Club - All teens are welcome to come and share your thoughts on the latest book you are reading. Snacks provided.

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

Mondays - Sullivan Gardens at 10:30am

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

Wednesdays - Bloomingdale at 10:30am

Thursdays - Colonial Heights at 9:30am

Fridays - Blountville at 10:30am

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