The Sullivan County Public Library has five locations to serve the community. LIBRARY NEWS The Sullivan County Public Library branches now have Hands On Regional Museum children's passes available for checkout. Check out a pass to get one child age 17 or under into the museum for free.
You can place a hold on a pass through our online catalog or by calling or stopping by your SCPL library branch. A Technology Refresher Class will be offered through the library at Colonial Heights Christian Church on Thursday from 1-4 p.m.
These classes cover basic computer skills using Chromebook laptop computers. Bring your own or request to check one out for the class. To register please call 423-279-2714.
The Blountville branch will remain closed this week for maintenance. Please check our Facebook page, door or voicemail for updates. We hope to be open soon.
FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS Preschool Storytime is for ages 2-5 to help build skills needed for entering school. Pre-K Storytime has picture book time along with activities or crafts that help children learn concepts and socialize with other children of the same age. This week we will continue our Alphabet series with "F" is for Fox! Foxes are cute and clever.
We'll learn about the animal and the sounds that the letter "f" makes. We'll even turn the letter "f" into a fox. Sullivan Gardens — Monday at 10:30 a.
m. Thomas Memorial (Bluff City) — Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.
Bloomingdale — Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Colonial Heights — Thursday at 9:30 a.
m. Sullivan Main (Blountville) — Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Will take place at the Thomas Memorial branch. I Survived With Mr. Daniel - History lessons inspired by the I Survived Series - Thursdays at 1:30 p.
m. at the Colonial Heights branch. This week will focus on "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood 1919.
" We'll discuss the books and learn more details about the historical events in which they take place. No reservations required to attend. Chess Club at Bloomingdale - Thursday at 3:30 p.
m. Elementary and middle school kids can come to the library after school to learn to play chess and/or play against an opponent. No reservations required.
Blountville's Kids' Classics Book Club - Friday at 2 p.m. at the Thomas Memorial branch this week.
Ms. Nancy will be reading and discussing "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum with elementary students.
Can’t make it to Blountville? Join us on Zoom. Just call 423-538-1980 at least two days in advance to receive a Zoom invitation. Art History With Daniel at the Colonial Heights branch on Fridays at 2 p.
m. 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's artist is Antoni Gaudí — an architect and designer from Spain, known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism. Teen Snack Around the World - Saturday, Sept.
28, at 3:30 p.m. will be at the Fox's Den Board Game Cafe, 1323 TN-394, Blountville.
This month we will be trying snacks and treats from India. This event is for ages 12-17. Registration is required by Sept.
21. Please register online at www.scpltn.
org/events . Swiftie Night at the Blountville branch (Saturday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.
m.) will be rescheduled. Learn Your Local Birds - STEM activity at Colonial Heights - Saturday, Sept.
28, at 2 p.m. This program is designed for elementary age students, but all are welcome to attend.
We'll be learning to recognize our local birdlife by their markings and calls and will make a pinecone bird-feeder to entice our feathered-friends to visit our yards. No reservations required. Lego Club (Mondays at 4 p.
m. at the Blountville branch) is canceled this week. Teen/Adult Lego Lounge (Tuesdays at 4 p.
m. at the Blountville branch) is canceled this week. Teen Game Time (Thursday at 3:30 p.
m.) is canceled. UPCOMING CHILDREN AND TEEN EVENTS Monday, Sept.
30, at 4:30 p.m. - Tween/Teen D&D Game at the Blountville branch.
Ages 8-14 Dungeons and Dragons game held monthly. Join any time. Friday, Oct.
4, at 2 p.m. at the Blountville branch - Kids' Classics Book Club.
This month Ms. Nancy will be leading the group in reading Andrew Clement's "Frindle." Join in person or online.
To join online call at least two days ahead to receive a Zoom link. Thursday, Oct. 10, at 1:30 p.
m. - Children's Literature Spotlight With Daniel at the Colonial Heights branch. This literature program is designed for homeschool students ages 8-12.
We’ll look at classic works of children’s literature, learn neat facts about the author and the story! This week we'll learn about L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Friday, Oct.
11, at 1 p.m. - Extra Credit Computer Class at the Blountville branch.
The first in our Extra Credit! For Homeschoolers monthly series, we will go over the basics of computers. Topics will include What is a computer? How do computers work? What are the pieces of a computer? What is hardware vs. software? This class is intended for kids 7-12.
Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m.
- Sensory Friendly Storytime at the Blountville branch. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.
m. - Family Craft Time at the Blountville branch. Come make Container Pumpkins.
No reservations required. EVENTS FOR ALL AGES Friday at 4 p.m.
- All Ages American Sign Language Class at the Sullivan Gardens branch. Join us at the Sullivan Gardens branch 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 FOR ALL AGES Friday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.
m. - Trivia "Night" at the Sullivan Gardens branch. 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. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.
m. - Bad Art Night at the Sullivan Gardens branch. Everyone is welcome to join Sullivan Gardens for Bad Art Night! We will be using different mediums to create the worst art we possibly can! No registration is required.
Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m.
- Family Board Game "Night" at the Sullivan Gardens branch. 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.
EVENTS FOR ADULTS Geri-Fit is canceled for Monday and Thursday of this week. Chair Yoga at Colonial Heights on Monday at 9 a.m.
Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservations required to attend. The Thomas Memorial branch offers Chair Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.
m. The Thursday class at Blountville is canceled. Monday at 10 a.
m. - Colonial Heights branch Eat Well, Move More Class. Through a series of meetings, families learn to make healthy food choices within a limited budget and to choose physically active lifestyles.
No reservations required. Tuesday at 11 a.m.
- Meditation at the Blountville Library. Come relax and center yourself at the library. We will have a weekly guided meditation session.
No equipment, reservations or getting on the floor required. We will meet on the front lawn, weather permitting. Zumba! (Blountville branch) Tuesdays at 6 p.
m. This week's class will take place at the Thomas Memorial branch (481 Cedar St., Bluff City) only 11 minutes away from the Blountville branch.
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. - Banned at the Brew House at the Fox's Den Boardgame Cafe, 1323 Hwy 394 Suite A, Blountville.
Join us for Banned Book Bingo, Trivia and Prizes. No reservations required to attend. This year's Banned Books Week theme is Freed Between the Lines! Knit/Crochet Club will not meet at the Blountville branch this week but will meet at the Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church in Bluff City at the regular time.
Wednesday at 6 p.m. - "Rusty" Can Autumn Decoration will meet at the Fox's Den Board Game Cafe, 1323 TN-394, Blountville.
We'll be creating a fun craft with vintage fall and Halloween designs. Only a few spots remain. Register online at www.
scpltn.org/events . Thursday at 6 p.
m. - Mountain Laurel Reader's Book Club will meet at the Fox's Den Board Game Cafe, 1323 TN-394, Blountville. This month we'll be discussing "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
No reservations required. Thursday at 11 a.m.
- No Pressure Book Club at the Sullivan Gardens branch. Adult patrons are welcome to join us for our No Pressure Book Club. Just bring whatever you are reading (or listening to) and share what your book is about and why you like it (or not).
No registration required. UPCOMING NON-WEEKLY ADULT EVENTS Monday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.
m. - Book Club at the Colonial Heights branch. Our book club will be discussing the book "The Nature of Fragile Things" by Susan Meissner.
No reservations required. Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.
m. - Glitzy Pumpkins at the Bloomingdale branch. We'll be creating glitzy pumpkins to spice up your holiday! Visit our online events page to register online or call or visit the Bloomingdale branch by Sept.
26 to register. Thursday, Oct. 3, 6 p.
m. at the Blountville branch - Summit Seeker's Hiking Club. It's our meeting to plan our October hikes.
Join us at the Blountville branch! Can't make the meeting but want to join the hike? Stop by the branch sometime in the week following the meeting to sign a waiver and learn the hike location. Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.
m. to 3 p.m.
at the parking lot next to the Blountville branch is the Friends of the Blountville Library Yard Sale. Reserve a space for $10 to sell your belongings or crafts. Visit our FOBL facebook page for more information https://www.
facebook.com/blountvilleFOL Monday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.
m. - Colonial Heights branch Eat Well, Move More Class. This series will be presented by the UT Extension office.
Through a series of meetings, families learn to make healthy food choices within a limited budget and to choose physically active lifestyles. You’ll learn how to cook, save money on food, plan meals, eat well, keep your food safe, and be active. No reservations required.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m.
- Tech Class: What is Hoopla? at the Colonial Heights branch. Come learn about the library’s app that allows you to instantly check out books, audiobooks, movies, music, television shows and magazines. You’ll learn the incredible features and how to put it to use for your advantage.
No reservations required to attend. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Bloomingdale branch - All Day Tech Tuesday.
First Tuesday of every month: Free help to assist you with any technology questions or problems. Please make an appointment by calling the library at 423-288-1310 so we can reserve time devoted to assisting you! BRANCH LOCATIONS To register or find other upcoming events, call or come by one of the branches: — Sullivan main branch, 1655 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, 423-279-2714.
— Bloomingdale branch, 3230 Van Horn St., Kingsport, 423-288-1310. — Colonial Heights branch, 149 Pactolus Road, Kingsport, 423-239-1100.
— Sullivan Gardens branch, 104 Bluegrass Drive, Kingsport, 423-349-5990. — Thomas Memorial branch, 481 Cedar St., Bluff City, 423-538-1980.
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