Trivia, animal friends and more at Sullivan libraries

The Sullivan County Public Library has five locations to serve the community.LIBRARY NEWSMark your calendars for the Friends of the Blountville Library Christmas Market on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blountville Christian Church. Come see all the fine crafts and products available for your holiday gift giving!All branches of the Sullivan County Public Library will be closed Tuesday for Veterans Day. We will also be closed Nov. 27-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. This is a great opportunity to try our online apps, Hoopla and Libby, to ensure you have plenty of reading for the holiday weekend.FOR CHILDREN AND TEENSWednesday at 1:30 p.m. - Children's Classics Book Club with Daniel: The Indian in the Cupboard at the Colonial Heights branch. Daniel will read with kids ages 8-12 and discuss this classic novel.Thursday at 1:30 p.m. - Cryptozoology with Daniel at the Colonial Heights branch. What unknown creatures lurk in the forests and lakes of the world? We will be taking a scientific look at these animals called cryptids. For ages 8-12.Thursday at 3:30 p.m. - Kids' Chess Club at the Bloomingdale branch. No reservations required. For elementary and middle school age kids.Thursday at 4 p.m. - Visit with Annie the Therapy Dog. Time with Annie is not just for kids anymore. You can still schedule to practice your reading skills or you can have an stress-relieving dog-petting session, or enjoy a dog moment if you can't have a pet. Please RSVP up to two days prior to date. RSVP in person, by phone or online through our calendar.Friday at 1 p.m. - Magic Treehouse Book Club with Ms. Nancy at the Blountville branch. This week we'll continue "Sunset of the Sabertooth."Friday at 1 p.m. - Home School Extra Credit: Intro to Poetry at the Blountville branch. We'll learn what makes a poem, read some examples then create our own. Registration is required for this class. Please register online, in person, or call us at 423-279-2714. For ages 8-12.Friday at 2 p.m. - Kids' Classics Book Club with Ms. Nancy at the Blountville branch. We'll be reading "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Recommended for upper elementary ages and middle school. No RSVP required.Friday at 2 p.m. - Art History with Daniel at the Colonial Heights branch. Daniel will lead kids ages 8-12 through a new art history lesson each week. We'll also make some art of our own inspired by the lesson. This month we'll learn about expressionist artists. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. - Teen Book Club. All teens are welcome to come and share your thoughts on the latest book you are reading. Snacks provided.Saturday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. - Teen Craft Gratitude Journal. Come for the book club, stay for the craft! This month, we will be making gratitude journals, a fun place to remember the good things in your life. Please call us at 423-288-1310 or register online at the Bloomingdale events calendar.EVENTS FOR FAMILIESMonday at 6:30 p.m. - Astronomy with Mike Chesman at the Colonial Heights branch. Retired Bays Mountain Planetarium Director Mike Chesman will host an outdoor program that will get us acquainted with the fall night sky. Dress appropriately for the cool weather.Friday at 3:30 p.m. - Marty Silver from Warriors Path State Park at the Colonial Heights branch. Warriors Path Park Ranger Marty Silver will be at the library with some of his animal friends.Friday at 5:30 p.m. - All-Ages Popcorn & Trivia at the Sullivan Gardens Branch. Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a night of family-friendly book-themed trivia. Teams are encouraged, but not required, and snacks will be provided! No registration is necessary.Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium - The Sullivan Gardens branch will be hosting a No Trash November Litter Pick-Up. Join us at Bays Mountain as we celebrate No Trash November with a litter pick-up project! Volunteers will meet at the Bays Mountain Nature Center before heading out in groups to pick up trash along two of the park's scenic walking trails. Both trails are moderate intensity and within a short distance of the nature center. If you are planning to attend, tell the gate attendant you are there for the Library's Litter Pick-Up Program and they will provide you with free entry. We will meet at the front entrance of the visitors center. Please call the library at 423-349-5990 if you think you will be late.Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. - Family Fun with Ms. Nancy at the Blountville branch. We'll have a story and other fun. Geared toward pre-K and elementary kids and their families!Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11:30 a.m. - Family Craft Recycled Materials Squid! Join us for some family fun building recycled squids! Recommended for preschool and elementary students and their families. Register through our website, in person, or call 423-279-2714.EVENTS FOR ADULTSGeri-Fit is offered at the Blountville branch on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Thomas Memorial offers Geri-Fit on Saturdays at 10 a.m.Chair Yoga is offered at Colonial Heights on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Chair Yoga is also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Bluff City branch. Blountville offers Chair Yoga at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays.Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. at the Blountville branch — Knit and Crochet Group. All skill levels are welcome. Thursday at 5:30 p.m. - Trash to Treasure Junk Journals at the Thomas Memorial Branch. Registration is required. All ages welcome. Please RSVP by Nov. 10.Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. - Cosmopolitan Cafe at the Blountville branch. Snacks from around the world? Yes please! This month we are visiting Scandinavia. Registration is required for this event. Please stop in, register online or call us at 423-279-2714.Saturday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m. - Friends of the Blountville Library Meeting. Want to learn more about the Friends of the Library and what they do? They will be having a meeting on Saturday. It is a great time to join or see what plans they have for the coming months.BRANCH LOCATIONSTo 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.