Borrower's Buzz

Monday, April 14th at 10:00am - 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, April 14th at 10:30am - Lapsit Stories and Songs - 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.

Monday, April 14th at 1:00pm - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

Tuesday, April 15th 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, April 16th 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.

Wednesday, April 16th 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, April 16th at 4:00pm - Tween After School Hangout -No matter what kind of school you attend, come to the Blountville Public Library for our weekly afterschool hangout hour! A rotating game event for tweens, changing weekly between board games, guided lego-building, and more to create an hour of fun and friend making!

Wednesday, April 16th 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 Court of Mist & Fury by Sarah J. Maas. There will be spoilers if you have not read A Court of Thorns and Roses. Please read it first. A Court of Mist & Fury has a rating of 3 flames out of 5 for spiciness on the Spice-O-Meter.

Thursday, April 17th at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri-Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility issues. No reservation is required to attend.

Thursday, April 17th at 5:30pm - Wellness Warriors Book Club - We’ll be discussing the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.

Thursday, April 17th at 5:30pm - Friends of the Sullivan County Public Library Meeting - All are welcome to come observe the friends group and learn more about what they do during this meeting. Consider joining our Friends of the Sullivan County Public Library.

Friday, April 18th- All Branches are Closed for the Good Friday Holiday

Saturday, April 19th at 11:30am - Family Earth Day Craft: Coffee Filter Butterflies - A fun, easy, and colorful craft project for Earth Day using coffee filters! Using simple materials like coffee filters, washable markers, and pipe cleaners, we will create Spring butterflies that will brighten up any space. No RSVP required.

Saturday, April 19th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Knit & 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.

*Saturday, April 19th at 2:00pm - Teen Cosplay 101 Workshop - Learn to make elements for your favorite character’s costume. One of the library’s cosplay friends will be here to help you design and implement a plan for your own cosplay. Please RSVP by April 12th, in person, by phone, or online.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Monday, April 21st at 6:00pm - 3D Flower Canvas Craft - This month’s craft will brighten any room, its 3-diminsional quality makes them almost feel real. Join us for this fun craft. THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Thursday, April 24th at 5:30pm - Mountain Laurel Reader's Book Club - Bring a snack to share and join us for lively discussion. This month’s book is The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros.

*Friday, April 25th at 1:00pm - Extra Credit: Escape the Library Escape Room - You're locked in the library after hours! Using a digital breakout room, we will need collaboration, computer skills, and critical thinking to escape the library. Registration required, ages 8-13. Please register in person, by phone or online.

Monday, April 28th at 4:30pm- Teen/Tween D&D - Ages 8-14 Dungeons and Dragons game held monthly. Join any time.

*Thursday, May 1st at 1:00pm - Eat Well, Feel Well - In conjunction with the UT Extension office of Sullivan County, Eat Well, Feel Well is a series created to address the unique needs of older adults concerning nutrition, food safety, food preparation and physical activity. Participants will learn more about cooking and receive free tools such as a water bottle, vegetable peeler, and refrigerator thermometer, as well as different food samples every week! Please register for all four of these classes by April 24th.

Thursday, May 1st at 6:00pm - Summit Seekers Hiking Club - Join us for our monthly meeting to plan our hikes! Can’t make it to the meeting but interested in joining? Visit our Blountville branch to sign an activity waiver and learn the meet up time and location of our next hike.

Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00pm - 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.

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

Monday, April 14th 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, April 14th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm - Supper at the Library! It's Back! 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, April 15th starting at 3:00pm - Read to JB the Therapy Dog -Therapy Dog, JB, 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, April 16th 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, April 16th at 10:00am - A Visit from Weatherman, Dave Dierks - Come learn about weather from local meteorologist, Dave Dierks. This program is geared toward kids and their families but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.

Thursday, April 17th at 9:30am - Pre-K Story-time -Pre-school story-time is for ages 2-5 to help build skills needed for entering school. Pre-K story-time has picture book time along with activities or crafts that help children learn concepts and socialize with other children of the same age. Our themes are the same at each branch, so if you miss the story-time at your branch you can always visit another. This week we'll start celebrating Easter early with books, activities and a craft related to Easter!

Thursday, April 17th at 1:30pm - Spring Science with Daniel -Join Daniel to learn about the Scientific Method through experiments and observations. This class takes place every Thursday in April and is geared toward ages 8-12.

Friday, April 18th - All branches are closed in observance of the Good Friday Holiday

*Saturday, April 19th from 1:00-2:00pm - Colonial Heights Library Annual Easter Egg Hunt! - Prizes, activities, and treat-bags will be available to participants who register by April 12th. To register call or visit the Colonial Heights branch at 423-239-1100.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, April 23rd 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.

Monday, April 28th at 5:30pm - Book Club Join our book club to discuss a book each month, this month’s book is Lessons Remembered by Dr. Henry Poore.

*Tuesday, April 29th starting at 3:00pm - Read to JB the Therapy Dog -Therapy Dog, JB, 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.

Thursday, May 1st at 1:30pm - "I Survived" with Daniel - We’ll make our way through more of this popular series and learn interesting facts about the events depicted. This class takes place every Thursday in May and is geared toward ages 8-12. This week we'll discuss: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic - 1912

Friday, May 2nd at 2:00pm - Art History with Daniel - Mr. 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 will be: Album Cover Art - From Sgt. Pepper to Stairway to Heaven we’ll look at the art history that influenced some famous album covers.

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

Tuesday, April 15th at 10:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservations required.

Tuesday, April 15th at 10:45am - Pre-K Story-time -Pre-school story-time is for ages 2-5 to help build skills needed for entering school. Pre-K story-time has picture book time along with activities or crafts that help children learn concepts and socialize with other children of the same age. Our themes are the same at each branch, so if you miss the story-time at your branch you can always visit another. This week we'll start celebrating Easter early with books, activities and a craft related to Easter!

Thursday, April 17th at 10:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservations required.

Friday, April 18th - All branches closed in observance of the Good Friday Holiday

Saturday, April 19th at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri-Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility issues. No reservation is required to attend.

*Saturday, April 19th at 1:00pm - DIY Birdhouses for ages 6-11 - Make DIY Birdhouses for the spring, providing some comfort and a place to rest for our bird friends! Online registration has ended for this event. Please RSVP by April 16th in person, or by phone.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, April 23rd at 1:30pm - Foundations of Cell Phone Photography - Come learn about how to improve the quality of your cell phone photography. This program is meant for adults who would like to be able to take pictures of their families or events and learn how to better operate your cell phone as a camera! For ages 18+, no RSVP required.

* Friday, April 25th at 5:30pm - Puzzle Night Out for Grown Ups - Join us for a night of community puzzling. How fast can we puzzle? We’ll have several 250 piece puzzles, work in small groups to see if we can complete the scenes within the hour? We’ll have the sound of some relaxing music. Join us for a wonderful time. Make it an adult night out! Please RSVP by Monday, April 21st. RSVP in person, by phone or online.

*Thursday, May 1st at 11:00am - Spring Floral Totes - We will be painting canvas totes with spring flowers. Please RSVP by April 24th, in person, by phone or online.

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

Monday, April 14th at 10:30am - Pre-K Story-time and Activity -Pre-school story-time is for ages 2-5 to help build skills needed for entering school. Pre-K story-time has picture book time along with activities or crafts that help children learn concepts and socialize with other children of the same age. Our themes are the same at each branch, so if you miss the story-time at your branch you can always visit another. This week we'll start celebrating Easter early with books, activities and a craft related to Easter!

*Wednesday, April 16th at 4:00pm - Blazing Bays Beginner Hiking Club - New to hiking or interested in getting started? Meet Derek for a nearby hike with our hiking club! Trail difficulty rated at moderate. Registration is required by day before event. Please call 423-349-5990 or stop by to register and to receive the park meet-up location. We’ll be meeting at Bay’s Mountain to hike. There is a $7 per car parking fee unless you are a Bays Mountain Park Member.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, April 22nd at 4:00pm - Paper Self-Portraits for Elementary ages - Elementary age kiddos are welcome to join Sullivan Gardens in creating your very own 3D self portrait out of construction paper. No registration is required.

Friday, April 25th at 4:00pm - All Ages American Sign Language Class - Join Sullivan Gardens for a beginner's guide to American Sign Language. We will be using our online resource, Transparent Language, to go over the ASL alphabet and common signs and phrases. No registration required.

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

*Tuesday, April 15th at 2:00pm - Yarn Tales - Crochet and Knitting Club - Join us at the Bloomingdale Branch Library for our crochet group. Bring your yarn and projects and share yarns and ideas with others twice a month. Please register for this activity. Limited to 8 adults due to space. Please register in person, by phone or online to let us know you are planning to come.

Wednesday, April 16th at 10:30am - PreK Story-time -Pre-school story-time is for ages 2-5 to help build skills needed for entering school. Pre-K story-time has picture book time along with activities or crafts that help children learn concepts and socialize with other children of the same age. Our themes are the same at each branch, so if you miss the story-time at your branch you can always visit another. This week we'll start celebrating Easter early with books, activities and a craft related to Easter!

Thursday, April 17th at 3:30pm - Kid's 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!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, April 25th - All Day - The Plant Doctor is In - Have a sick plant? Not sure what to do? Bring your plant in between 9-4 for advice to help it improve and grow. The Plant Doctor is in! No RSVP required.

*Saturday, April 26th from 12:00-2:00pm - Dungeons and Dragons Game - We are starting a new Dungeons and Dragons game for ages 12+. We’ll get together twice this month. Our first meeting will be introductory to get to know each other and develop characters. Please register in person, by phone or online if interested. Families welcome!

*Friday, May 2nd from 11am -12pm - Tech Tools at Bloomingdale - During this special session of Tech Tools we’ll learn about Online Games - free and safe games can be found online for all ages. We’ll learn about how to find them and how to play. Please RSVP by phone, in person on online by April 30th.

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

Sullivan Gardens - Monday at 10:30am

Thomas Memorial - Tuesday at 10:45am

Bloomingdale - Wednesday at 10:30am

Colonial Heights - Thursday at 9:30am

Blountville - All branches are closed for the Good Friday Holiday.

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