Borrower's Buzz

Monday, June 2nd at 10:00am - 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, June 2nd at 10:00 am - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

Monday, June 2nd at 10:30am - PreK Summer Reading Program - This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll have an age appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Tuesday, June 3rd 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, June 4 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, June 4 at 2:00pm - Kids' Learn to Crochet - learn crochet basics and start a simple project in this 4 week workshop for kids ages 8-13. Registration is required; it is recommended to attend all 4 workshops but not required. Registration is closed for this event.

Wednesday, June 4 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, June 4 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, June 5 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, June 5 at 1:00pm - Act Out! Kids' Summer Drama Club - Ages 6-13 are invited to join our free Drama club this summer. Kids will learn the basics of theater from improv to set design and more as we work to put on our very own show at the end of the Summer. Limit of 20 participants, there are still a few spots left RSVP in person or by phone up until 6/10.

Thursday, June 5th - Summit Seeker's Hiking Club Meeting - 6pm - 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.

Friday, June 6 at 10:30am - Pre-K Summer Reading Program - This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll have an age appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Friday, June 6 at 11:15am - Elementary Summer Reading Program -This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll have an age appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Friday, June 6 at 2:00pm - Kids' Graphic Novel Book Club - Each week we will try out a new book, and talk about what we liked (and didn't). If you're a kid that loves graphic novels, or you're wanting to try something new, this club is for you. For ages 8-13 Also available through Zoom, please call the library at 423-279-2714 to request an invite.

*Saturday, June 7 at 11:30am - Family Craft: Cardboard Roll Fairy Houses - Make and decorate a sweet little house, perfect for hiding on a bookshelf, or nestling in a plant. Space is still available please call or stop by before June 3rd to RSVP for this event.

Saturday, June 7 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS:.

*Monday, June 9th at 6:00pm - Forever Succulent Craft - For this craft we'll be making a forever succulent using sparkling beads, jewelry wire, a terra cotta pot, foam ball, and fake moss. Registration is full for this class.

*Tuesday, June 10th at 10:00am - Downtown Kingsport Guided Art and Gallery Walk - Join us for this easy stroll through downtown Kingsport in Sullivan County to view the murals, sculpture and visit some of the galleries and hear from artists and curators, about their inspiration and mediums. RSVP is required by June 7th. For ages 12+ in-person, by phone or online.

Tuesday, June 10th at 2pm - Tech Talk: You've Got (G)Mail! - Do you have an email address only because you "needed" one, but have no clue how to use it? Do you know the basics of send and receive, but want to learn what else you can do in your email. Then this digital literacy class is for you! We will focus on Gmail but all emails have the same essential functions that you can utilize for better communication. We will also look at how to do basic email functions from your smartphone. No registration is required for this class. No RSVP required.

*Friday, June 13th at 5:30pm - Cosmopolitan Café - Taste the world in our globe-trotting program just for adults! We’ll sample tasty snacks, sweets, and beverages from a new country every month, with suggestions for recipes, themed reads, and other immersions. This month we’ll visit Pakistan!. Register in person, by phone or online.

Saturday, June 14th at 10:30am - Family Fun with Nancy - For PreK and Elementary kids and their families we'll be exploring a kaleidoscope of family and pets with books, music and crafts. This is a fun time for the whole family especially if you are unable to make it to our programs during the work-week.

*Saturday, June 14th at 2:00pm - Teen Retro Beaded Lizard Keychain or Fob - Make your very own 90s inspired pony bead keychain! Registration required, in person, by phone or online by June 7th. For ages 13-17.

*Tuesday, June 17th at 11:30am - Forever Succulent Craft - For this craft we'll be making a forever succulent using sparkling beads, jewelry wire, a terra cotta pot, foam ball, and fake moss. Registration is required for this class, please register in person, online, or call at 423-279-2714. Hurry only a few spots remain!

Wednesday, June 18th at 6:00pm - Romantasy Book Club - This month's book is Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag. This book is just one flame on the spice-o-meter. No RSVP required. Bring a snack to share and come join us!

Thursday, June 19th - All Day - All Branches will be Closed for the Juneteenth Federal Holiday

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

Monday, June 2nd 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, June 4th 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.

Thursday, June 4th at 9:30am - PreK and Elementary Summer Reading Program - This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll divide into groups for an appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Friday, June 6th at 2:00pm - Daniel's Color Our World With Paint! - For ages 8-12 - Daniel will lead an exciting exploration into different types of painting each week. Wear old clothes. It may get messy! No RSVP required.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, June 9th from 4-8PM - 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, June 10th 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. This is a great way to keep kids reading during the summer break and remember all minutes reading count toward your summer reading goal. Even minutes reading to a dog! So be sure to log the time into readsquared! To schedule your child’s 15-minute appointment to read to JB, please call the library at 423-239-1100.

Tuesday, June 17th at 1:30pm - Erwin Fish Hatchery Visit - A park ranger from Erwin Fish Hatchery will be presenting about the Hatchery, how it works, and about visitation. No RSVP required.

*Wednesday, June 18th at 2:30pm - Kids' Watercolor Class with Artist, Marty Talbott - Local artist, Marty King Talbott, will be leading a class on basic watercolor instruction. For ages 8-12. To register please call or stop by the Colonial Heights branch.

Saturday, June 21st from 2:00pm -4:00pm - Family Game Day! Come and play a game of Scrabble or Uno with family and friends. Please feel free to bring your own games to share. No RSVP required.

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

Tuesday, June 3rd 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, June 3rd at 10:45am - PreK Summer Reading Program - This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll have an age appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Tuesday, June 3rd at 1:30pm - Elementary Summer Reading Program - This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll have an age appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Thursday, June 5th 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.

Saturday, June 7th at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Tuesday, June 10th at 11am - Tech Assistance - We will have someone at the library to offer tech assistance on a variety of tech subjects. Appointments will be required; however, walk ins will be accepted as time allows. Please call 423-538-1980, stop by or register by June 6th online.

Thursday, June 12th at 11:30am - Reader's Choice Book Club - We will be discussing Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman. No RSVP Required.

Monday, June 16th at 12:00pm - Teens: Make a Zine - Zines are mini booklets or magazines, join us for some fun color prompts to fill out our zines. Bring your creativity, and prepared to color, collage, and chill out! No RSVP Required.

Thursday, June 19th All Day - All branches Closed for the Federal Juneteenth Holiday

Monday, June 2nd at 10:30am - PreK and Elementary Summer Reading Program - This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll have an age appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Tuesday, June 3rd at 5pm - 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, June 5th at 5pm - 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, June 10th at 4pm - Kids' Keith Haring Craft! Elementary age kiddos are welcome to join Sullivan Gardens as we celebrate artist Keith Haring. We will be making our very own Keith Haring figures. No registration is required.

Thursday, June 19th All Day - All branches Closed for the Federal Juneteenth Holiday

Friday, June 20th at 4:00pm - All Ages Canvas Painting - Everyone is welcome to join Sullivan Gardens for our June canvas painting craft! There will be examples to follow or you can free style and create your own masterpiece. No registration is required.

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

Monday, June 2nd at 11AM - Pendulum Painting - Discover the magic of art and science! In our Pendulum Painting program for Summer Reading Program, kids ages 8–12 will explore physics in motion as they create stunning, swinging masterpieces. It's messy, fun, and educational— where creativity meets gravity! Join us for a colorful experiment in motion and design. No RSVP required.

*Tuesday, June 3rd at 2:00pm - Yarn Tales - Crochet 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, June 4th at 10:30am - PreK and Elementary Summer Reading Story and Activity - This week we will be Coloring Our World by remembering what makes us unique as individuals. We'll have an age appropriate activity and stories to support this theme. Our time spent listening can be counted toward your reading goal. This week's theme: Me! In Color!

Thursday, June 5th 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!

*Saturday, June 7th at 11am - Tech Tools: Chatting about ChatGPT - Have you ever wondered what all the talk is about ChatGPT? Join us for "Chatting About ChatGPT" and learn the basics about creating the best prompts and using the basic functions of ChatGPT. Ages 18 and up. Please register if planning to attend by June 3rd - in person, by phone or online.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, June 9th at 5:30pm - Bingo at Bloomingdale! Come play Bingo and maybe win a prize! We start at 5:30 pm at the Raritan Building next door to the Bloomingdale Branch Library. No reservations needed.

Tuesday, June 10th at 10:30am - Warrior's Path State Park, Ranger Marty Silver visit - One of our favorite things about Summer is a visit from Warrior’s Path State Park, Ranger Marty Silver. He’ll come talk to us and bring some of his friends from the park to help us understand color’s role in nature! Held at the Bloomingdale Baptist Church Community Activity Center to allow more attendance

*Thursday, June 12th at 11:00am - Tech Talk: Online Games- 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 or online by June 10th.

Saturday, June 14th at 11:00am - Organic Gardening with Tyler - Come learn all about organic gardening. No RSVP required.

Monday, June 16th at 11:00am - Bloomingdale Flower Project -The Bloomingdale Branch Library invites all Summer Reading Program participants to come and color our world by planting flowers in our flower beds. It's always fun to dig in the dirt! We provide the flowers. Then you can return all summer to see the colorful beauty you have created! Let's paint rocks to leave in the flower beds, too, and you can add your own touch to the library!

*Tuesday, June 17th at 2:00pm - Yarn Tales - 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.

Thursday, June 19th all day - All branches closed for Federal Juneteenth Holiday

Saturday, June 21st 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.

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

Monday - PreK and Elementary at Sullivan Gardens - 10:30am

PreK at Sullivan Main (Blountville) - 10:30am

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

Elementary at Thomas Memorial (Bluff City) - 1:30pm

Wednesday - PreK and Elementary at Bloomingdale - 10:30am

Thursday - PreK and Elementary at Colonial Heights - 9:30am

Friday - PreK at Sullivan Main (Blountville) - 10:30am

Elementary at Sullivan Main (Blountville) - 11:15am

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