Check out what's going on this week at the library. #jcpubliclibrary #downtownjctn

Monday, January 15, the library will be closed. We will reopen Tuesday at 9:00 am.

"Bridging Two Worlds" presentation today! Still time to come hear Laurel J. Sanders talk about groundbreaking Native American nurses from our region. Starts at 1:30 pm in our Jones Meeting Room on the first floor. Come join us!

Downtown Johnson City has seen a surge of exciting activities in the past few years due in part to revitalization efforts, an influx of new restaurants and businesses, the opening of new parks, and the growth of community interest. So drive, bike, or walk to downtown JC and show your support! #jcpubliclibrary#7things#downtownjctn

What better way to spend rainy weekends than #bingewatching your favorite shows! From current hits like #Sherlock #Fargo and #GameofThrones to older hits like #TheSopranos #TwinPeaks and #TheJeffersons you can check out #dvds for FREE with your library card. #frasier #gilmoregirls #houseofcards #macgyver #mash #onceuponatime #orangeisthenewblack #scandal #seinfeld #supernatural #taxi #xfiles #thewalkingdead #thewire #wkrp

Read to your baby! Here are some great choices to get started https://owl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/JCPL/search/results?qu=board+book&qf=ITEMCAT2%09Audience%091%3AJUVENILE%09Juvenile&qf=LOCATION%09Shelf+Location%091%3ABOARDBOOK%09Board+Book&lm=SL_JCPL

Who else is excited about A Wrinkle in Time coming to theaters in March? Children 8 to 18 years old may sign up starting today for our family book discussion of Madeleine L'Engle's classic novel on February 8 at 6:30 pm. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for this discussion as well. Call 434-4458 for more information or to register for this free program.

Looking for some stories to tickle your funny bone? Check out these new easy picture books!

We're continuing our countdown with #3 Be Creative! Tap into your artistic side with our Creative Makerspace. A new hands-on project is offered the 1st Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm. Learn to make your own journals, try your hand at origami, enhance paper goods with pressed flowers. All materials are provided; you just have to bring your imagination. #jcpubliclibrary #7things

Have you seen our new early literacy stations? Give one a spin the next time you're in!

#storytelling is a favorite #Appalachian pastime. Gain experience in this oral tradition by attending the library's Storytelling Group on the 4th Wednesday of each month at noon. Marjorie Shaefer of the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild will be present to help you hone your skills. New, seasoned, and all the in-between #storytellers are welcome. #jcpubliclibrary #7things

We're pretty excited about the Professional Book Nerds author interviews now available on READS. Is your favorite author interviewed? Check now!