Johnson City Public Library

Live Storytelling with Sheila Arnold at the Johnson City Public Library (FREE)

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

The International Storytelling Center is excited to present a new community concert series with the nationally renowned storyteller Sheila Arnold. The program — “More than One Story” — has been developed as part of a larger community-building project about the power of listening. The concerts will be offered in a unique format, unfolding at partner locations over the course of a week. This concert at the Johnson City Public Library is the last event in the series. By staging the show on a variety of days, at different times, and multiple locations, ISC hopes to reach as many people as possible, including those who may be new to the art of storytelling. Sheila's show will include a fun and fascinating...

Family Game Night

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Families are invited to the Children's Library one night per month for game night fun. The Library will provide board and video games to learn, play, and enjoy together. You can also try out the Library's new Infinity Game Table, a giant touch-screen packed with classics like Clue, Operation, and Candy Land. Family Game Night will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on the following Mondays this fall: September 8, October 27, and November 10. No registration is required for this drop-in event.

Teen Homework Cafe

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided

Teen Book Club: “Awaken the Dawn”

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Ages 12-18 will discuss the novel on Saturday, November 8 at 2 p.m. in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center with Badge of Honor Award-winning author Ellis K. Popa. Popa will talk about her series, “The Awaken Saga,” share travel stories, and lead a creative hands-on activity. Limited edition copies of her books will be available for purchase. The first 10 teens who register will receive a free copy of the book to keep. Registration is required. Register here: https://events.getlocalhop.com/teen.../event/GYyfcjWXHP/

Building with the Lions

Building with the Lions

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Families are invited to drop by the Library's Jones Meeting Center the second Saturday of every month between 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. for Building with the Lions. You can build creations using LEGO blocks and other construction materials. Your creations will be displayed in the Children's Library. This program is facilitated by the Johnson City Lions Club.

Teen Homework Cafe

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided

Family Game Night

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Families are invited to the Children's Library one night per month for game night fun. The Library will provide board and video games to learn, play, and enjoy together. You can also try out the Library's new Infinity Game Table, a giant touch-screen packed with classics like Clue, Operation, and Candy Land. Family Game Night will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on the following Mondays this fall: September 8, October 27, and November 10. No registration is required for this drop-in event.

Teen Homework Cafe

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided

Pokémon Trading Card Day

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Calling all young Pokémon fans! Come to the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the last Saturday of every month from 2-3 p.m. to trade Pokémon cards with other kids. (If you have other types of trading cards, those are welcome too!) No registration required. Remember that the Library is not responsible for participants' personal property. Please keep your cards with you at all times!

Fiber Arts Group

Fiber Arts Group

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Bring your fiber arts supplies to the Library on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for our Fiber Arts Group. Drop in with your current project and enjoy a creative and supportive environment where you can socialize and learn from fellow fiber art enthusiasts.

Middle Grade Graphic Novel Club

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore the wide world of graphic novels together! We will meet this fall in the Library's Jones Meeting Center at 6 p.m. on the following Mondays: September 15, October 20, and November 17. Participants will hear book talks on different graphic novels, participate in drawing exercises, and have opportunities to share art and recommendations with other graphic novel enthusiasts! Registration is required. Sign up at https://events.getlocalhop.com/middle.../event/NtUacS1Yi6/.

Teen Homework Cafe

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided

READing PAWS

READing PAWS

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Children ages 5-12 can register for a 15-minute time slot to read to a trained listening dog. They read aloud in the Library's Storytime Room between 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month or from 4-5 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. In an effort to maximize the number of participants served by this program, time slots are limited to one per child for each event. Children's caregivers must sign a permission slip when they arrive at each reading session. Register at https://events.getlocalhop.com/reading.../event/KAz32t7f8K/.

Teen Homework Cafe

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided