(BLOUNTVILLE) 1655 Blountville Blvd., Blountville | 423-279-2714
Monday, April 21st 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 21st 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 21st at 1:00pm - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.
*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.
Tuesday, April 22nd 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd 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!
Thursday, April 24th 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 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 10:30am - 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 jump into Spring with stories, songs and an activity about Frogs!
*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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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, 8th, 15th and 22nd 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.
Wednesday, May 7th at 3:30pm - Garden Club with Tyler - This will be a weekly event during the month of May. 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, May 8th at 5:30pm - Friends of the Blountville Library Meeting
Saturday, May 10th at 10:30am - Family Fun & Stories with Ms. Nancy - Mother's Day! We’ll have a story and other fun. Geared toward PreK and Elementary kids and their families! No RSVP required!
Saturday, May 10th at 11:30am - Family Craft: Mother's Day Fingerprint Flower Art -Come make a personalized, beautiful keepsake for yourself or to give as a gift to a loved one. Registration required by May 3rd.
For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org
149 Pactolus Rd., Kingsport | 423-239-1100
Monday, April 21st 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 23rd 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 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.
Thursday, April 24th 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 jump into Spring with stories, songs and an activity about Frogs!
Thursday, April 24th 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 25th - Art History with Daniel - 2:00pm - Mr. Daniel will lead kids ages 8-12 through a new art history lesson each week, we’ll also make a craft inspired by the artist and movement we studied. This week we'll be looking at the current field of famous painters.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
(Bluff City) 481 Cedar St., Bluff City | 423-538-1980
Tuesday, April 22nd 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 22nd 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 jump into Spring with stories, songs and an activity about Frogs!
Thursday, April 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 reservations required.
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.
Saturday, April 26th 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
*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.
Thursday, May 8th at 11:30am - Reader's Choice Book Club - Reader's Choice Book club will be discussing Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano.
Saturday, May 10th at 2:00pm - Cards of Encouragement - For ages 6-17, give back to your community by coming to the library to create and write cards of encouragement to be taken to a local assisted living facility. No RSVP required.
For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org
104 Bluegrass Dr., Kingsport | 423-349-5990
Monday, April 21st 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 jump into Spring with stories, songs and an activity about Frogs!
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.
*Wednesday, April 23rd 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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, May 6th at 5:00pm - Adult Board Game Night - Join Sullivan Gardens for our Adult Board Game Night - no kids allowed! We'll have a variety of games to choose from. Bring your friends! No registration is required.
Thursday, May 8th at 5:00pm - Family Board Game Night - Looking for a fun family event? Join Sullivan gardens for Family Board Game Night. We will have games such as Candy Land, Battleship, checkers, and more! No registration is required.
Friday, May 9th at 5:00pm - Trivia Night! Stop by Sullivan Gardens for our Trivia Night! This month's theme is general knowledge with categories including history and pop culture. No registration is required.
For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org
3230 Van Horn Street, Kingsport, TN | 423-288-1310
*Tuesday, April 22nd 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 23rd 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 jump into Spring with stories, songs and an activity about Frogs!
Thursday, April 24th 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!
Friday, April 25th - 9am to 4pm- 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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
*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.
*Tuesday, May 6th at 2:00pm - Yarn Tales Crochet Club - Our club has changed a bit for May. This month we will only meet every-other week and the instruction will be for adults only. Bring your yarn and projects and share yarns and ideas with others. Please register by the Friday prior to meeting. You can register in person, by phone or online.
*Thursday, May 8th at 10:30am - Bee Happy Spring Craft - This month at the Bloomingdale Branch Library, we will be making a bee themed craft to brighten your May days! Please register by May 1st in person, by phone or online.
Friday, May 9th at 11:00am - Organic Gardening - Come learn the basics of organic gardening. No RSVP required.
*Saturday, May 10th from 12pm - 2:00pm - Mixed Group Dungeons and Dragons - This Dungeons and Dragons game is for anyone over 12 years old. Join us at the Bloomingdale every other Saturday for this role playing adventure game. Please RSVP so that our DM can work your character into the story. RSVP in person, by phone or online.
For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org
Ward D
By Freida McFadden
Thriller
Medical student Amy Brenner is spending the night on a locked psychiatric ward. Amy has been dreading her evening working on Ward D, the hospital's inpatient mental health unit. There are very specific reasons why she never wanted to do this required overnight rotation. Reasons nobody can ever find out. And as the hours tick by, Amy grows increasingly convinced something terrible is happening within these tightly secured walls. When patients and staff start to vanish without a trace, it becomes clear that everyone on the unit is in grave danger. Amy's worst nightmare was spending the night on Ward D. And now she might never escape.
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The tried & true cookbook : 150 quick and easy recipes for busy families
By Alyssa Rivers
Adult Non-Fiction
Cookbook
Life is busy, right? And the last thing you need when life gets in the way is complicated, time-consuming recipes that make it impossible to get dinner on the table. What you need is a cookbook that makes it easy to create simple, comforting meals, using everyday ingredients you already have in your kitchen. In The Tried & True Cookbook, Alyssa Rivers--also known as "The Recipe Critic" to her over 12 million loyal Facebook followers--gives you comforting recipes that are practical, family friendly, and easy to make, often using appliances like the air fryer, slow cooker, and Instant Pot to help busy people make delicious meals.
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Fairy Walk
By Gaia Cornwell
Picture Book
Let's go, let's go! Hopping and skipping into the woods behind their house, a trio of kids and their loyal doggy companion head off into the wild world in search of fairies. Their explorations lead them across a babbling brook and through bushes and meadows of fragrant honey snowdrops and bee balm. But where are the fairies? They peer under heavy rocks and peek under fleecy carpets of moss, finding dragon-like salamanders and scampering creepy-crawlies, but no fairies. The adventurers don't lose hope, though--if they look very closely and listen hard enough, there's always magic to be found in the woods!
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Website: www.scpltn.org
Location: 1655 Blountville Boulevard, Blountville, TN, USA
Phone: 423-279-2714
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