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Enjoy the rich sounds of French horns on Monday, December 15 at 6 p.m. in the Library's Buffalo Mountain Room as local musicians Mary Davis Blackman, Melanie Aldridge, and Ken Denmark perform festive holiday tunes.
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/.
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
Challenge your mind and connect with others through the timeless game of chess every Friday at 5 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center.* Whether you’re learning the basics or mastering advanced strategies, all skill levels are welcome. *This program will meet in the Library's Polly Peterson Room on Dec. 12, Jan. 2, Jan. 9, Feb. 13
In Art Explorers, children ages 8-12 learn about famous artists and their distinct styles, sparking discovery of art history as well as creativity. Young art enthusiasts will then complete their very own masterpieces inspired by that session’s featured art style. This winter, we will meet at 4 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Fridays: December 12, January 9, and February 13. Registration is required at https://events.getlocalhop.com/art.../event/q6Eqy16gqt/.
Give your child an early start to music appreciation! Ages 3-5 will build musical literacy and increase gross motor skills through rhythmic activities and songs led by a member of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra during Little Musicians. The program lasts 45 minutes and will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the following Fridays this month: November 7, 14, and 21. We will meet in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on November 7 and 14. On November 21, Little Musicians will be held outside the Children's Library in the amphitheater, weather permitting. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."
Read & Romp Storytime is designed for active preschoolers around ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. The program lasts 20 minutes and consists of shorter stories, songs, and rhymes. Read & Romp meets at 10:30 a.m. on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays this month: November 12-13 and 19-20. The program is held outdoors in King Commons Natural Adventure Area* across the street from the Library. *Check our Facebook page after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays for an update during inclement weather.
Get ready for a pajama party! On Tuesday, February 10 from 6-7:30 p.m., ages 3-5 will explore how we grow strong and stay healthy through fun, hands-on activities with ETSU Health Pediatrics in the Library's Jones Meeting Center and Polly Peterson Room. Wear pajamas, bring a favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy a cozy bedtime story! No registration is required.
Teens 12-18 can gather in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on Wednesday, December 10 at 6 p.m. to discuss John Green’s “Turtles All the Way Down,” and do some hands-on activities that focus on comfort, calm, and peace. The first 10 teens who register will receive a free copy of the book to keep. Register here: https://events.getlocalhop.com/teen.../event/Tf55Rvic9N/
Read & Romp Storytime is designed for active preschoolers around ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. The program lasts 20 minutes and consists of shorter stories, songs, and rhymes. Read & Romp meets at 10:30 a.m. on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays this month: November 12-13 and 19-20. The program is held outdoors in King Commons Natural Adventure Area* across the street from the Library. *Check our Facebook page after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays for an update during inclement weather.
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
Families are invited to Bilingual Storytime at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Native Spanish speaker Mar Carter leads a story, conversation, and activities to increase bilingual literacy. Las familias están invitadas a la hora del cuento bilingüe a las 11 a.m. en la Sala de Cuentos de la Biblioteca. La hablante nativa español, Mar Carter, dirige una historia, una conversación, y actividades para aumentar la alfabetización bilingüe.
Join Library Director Julia Turpin for Yin Yoga at 7 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Tuesdays this December: Dec. 2 and Dec. 16. Calm your mind, release tension, and renew your energy. This gentle yoga combines breathwork with restorative held postures. No experience is needed. Bring a yoga mat or one will be available if needed; feel free to bring other supportive props
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/.
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
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!
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."
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/.