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Your family is invited to the Library's Jones Meeting Center on Monday, February 17 at 6 p.m. for a theatrical spin on classic stories! Performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre, Aesop’s Fables is a 45-minute whirlwind adventure through the beloved 2600-year old tales. Bright Star’s professional actors bring to life the stories of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Lion and the Mouse” and “The Monkey and Her Pail.” Brimming with audience participation and character education, this production celebrates the moral lessons available in each of these charming tales. Aesop’s Fables is best appreciated by audiences in grades Pre-K and higher. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Valentine's Cow Canvas ClassTuesday, February 18th 6-8pm$30 + tax per person or kitIncludes step by step instruction, supplies, and 16x20 CanvasPre-registration is requiredBYOB WelcomeThis canvas will also be available all week as a paint at home option.423-926-2529 call to sign up or order togo kitSo there's an option for everyone...-sign up to paint for a small class in studio-pick up a togo kit to paint at home-tune in to Facebook Live that evening to follow along as we paint

Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a crash course in useful knots. Whether you're camping, working around the house, or tying down a load, this program will teach you something. Learn principles of what makes a knot useful, how to care for rope, different types of cordage for different tasks, and a selection of the most versatile knots Ranger Taylor uses the most. Knots taught will depend largely on the experience level of those attending. Open to adults and children ages 10 and up. Meet behind the visitor center in the pines near the walking ramp. Subject to cancelation in the event of severe weather. Cost: FreeRegistration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 10 participants

Join us on this special discount day for our loyal home school visitors! Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming home school workshops! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission, please bring your photo ID and one of the accepted forms of home school identification listed on the Visit page of our website.

Carved Tree Canvas ClassTuesday, February 25th 6-8pm$20 + tax per person or kitPersonalize with your initialsIncludes step by step instruction, supplies, and 12x12 CanvasPre-registration is requiredBYOB WelcomeThis canvas will also be available all week as a paint at home option.423-926-2529 call to sign up or order togo kitSo there's an option for everyone...-sign up to paint for a small class in studio-pick up a togo kit to paint at home-tune in to Facebook Live that evening to follow along as we paint

Ages 12-18 can create beautiful upcycled paper in this hands-on session on Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center. Using materials provided by the library, participants will make their very own parchment to keep. Registration is required. Register here: https://events.getlocalhop.com/teen.../event/YYhdzIC7f7/

Master Storyteller Award and PerformancePresented by the ETSU Department of Communication Studies & StorytellingWednesday, March 5, 2025 • 7:00 pmETSU Martin Center - Powell Recital Hall Join ETSU’s Department of Communication Studies & Storytelling as we honor Elizabeth Ellis with the Master Storyteller Award. This is your chance to be entertained by a nationally recognized storyteller and celebrate her distinguished career. Ellis’s work has been described as “invariably moving and amusing.” Raised in Appalachia in a family of storytellers, Elizabeth has shared her tales with countless audiences in her forty-five-year career. A perennial favorite at the National Storytelling Festival, she has previously received the John Henry Faulk Award and the National Storytelling Network’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Don’t miss the opportunity...

Floral Boot Canvas ClassThursday, March 6th 6-8pm$30 + tax per person or kitIncludes step by step instruction, supplies, and 16x20 CanvasPre-registration is requiredBYOB WelcomeThis canvas will also be available all week as a paint at home option.423-926-2529 call to sign up or order togo kitSo there's an option for everyone...-sign up to paint for a small class in studio-pick up a togo kit to paint at home-tune in to Facebook Live that evening to follow along as we paint

Ages 10-16 can join us for a discussion of Dan Gemeinhart's heartfelt novel “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” on Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center. After discussing Coyote's journey, we will celebrate our own unique adventures with a hands-on activity. The first 10 people who register will receive a free copy of the book to keep. Register at https://events.getlocalhop.com/teen-and.../event/0XLUQv0q0f/.