Remarkably Bright Creatures
By Shelby Van Pelt
Adult Fiction
After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late.
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Bubbly beautiful Kitty-Corn
By Shannon Hale
Picture Book
Unicorn has a dream. A beautiful, bewitching, bubbly dream:
Unicorn longs to be a mermaid!
(Sometimes. Not all the time.)
With the help of her trusty craft kit, Kitty is determined to make her best friend Unicorn's dream come true. But one elaborate DIY mermaid tail later, plus a beach trip that doesn't go as planned, Unicorn doesn't feel very beautiful or bewitching. When Unicorn starts to feel insecure, can Kitty help make him feel enchanting again?
The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham reunite for another heart-bursting story featuring their utterly adorable kitty-corn pair!
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An anthology of aquatic life
By Sam Hume
Juvenile Non-Fiction
Currently available at the Blountville branch
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To participate:
- You must be signed up for summer reading,
- You must have logged at least a few minutes reading time into the ReadSquared app,
- You have to be signed-up before the cut-off date. Field trips are first come/first on the reservation list.
Upcoming Field Trips with approaching deadlines:
Adult Field Trip - Warrior's Path Kayak Tour - Saturday, July 20th at 10:00am -RSVP by 7/18- We’ll be doing a kayaking tour of Warrior’s Path’s water way around Duck Island. Kayak rentals will be available or you may bring your own. Open to ages 12+. Life jackets are required. Please meet at the Marina at 10:00AM.
To learn more about these field trips please pick up a field trip brochure at your local branch.
There are only two weeks left of Summer Reading Programming and Three weeks to complete your reading goal!
Don't forget to register for our Grand Finale!
You can expect a hot dog dinner, swimming, fishing, activity stations, campfire stories with s’mores plus AWARDS! If you’ve been participating in our SUMMER READING PROGRAM join us for one last summer fling before school starts again. Please RSVP to your library branch by July 26th, either in-person or by phone.
This is a drop-in event you do not have to stay the whole time. If you cannot attend, your Summer Reading Awards will be available at your branch’s circulation desk through August 17th.
SULLIVAN MAIN (Blountville) -423-279-2714
Monday at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri-Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility issues. No reservation is required to attend.
Monday at 4:00pm - Lego Club Jr. - This Lego club is for kids up to age 13. They are invited to come play with our Legos and create whatever their imagination demands.
Tuesday at 4:00pm - Lego Lounge for Teens and Adults - This Lego Club is for ages 14+. Teens and Adults can come build with Legos in a relaxed environment to relieve stress or spark creativity. No reservations required.
Tuesday at 6:00pm - Zumba! Join us in person or online for this FREE fast-paced dance workout. To register to join on Zoom click here or call the Blountville branch. No registration required for in-person class.
Wednesday at 1:00pm - Knit and Crochet Group - Join our knit and crochet group to create crafts that benefit our community. All skill levels welcome.
Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00pm - Romantasy Book Club We will be discussing Neon Gods by Katee Robert. Rated 4/5 flames on the spice-o-meter (a disco inferno of spiciness). Bring a snack to share and join us for lively discussion. No reservation required to join in-person. But, if you can't make it to Blountville but still want to join the discussion, call the Blountville branch at 423-279-2714 up to one day before the event to receive a Zoom invitation.
Thursday at 10:00AM - Geri Fit -Geri-Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility issues. No reservation is required to attend.
Thursday, July 18th at 5:30pm - Friends of the Blountville Library Meeting
Friday, July 19th at 6:00pm - Bellydance Workshop - Join local belly dance troupe the Misfit Gypsies as they show you the basics of bellydance! Learn some simple moves and be prepared to shimmy! Afterwards, cool down and ask questions, see some costumes up close, and enjoy a mini-show! Space is limited, please RSVP by July 17th. In person or by phone at 423-279-2714 .
Saturday, July 20th at 1:00pm - Saturday Knit and Crochet - Our Saturday group will meet to craft together. Saturday Knit and Crochet runs from 1:00pm -3:00pm
Saturday, July 20th at 3:00pm - Rustic Rag Sunflower Craft - Come make these decorative flowers made from rags, jar lids and dowels! Registration closed on July 13th for this event. For more upcoming crafts please check our events page on our website www.scpltn.org/events
NON-WEEKLY UPCOMING EVENTS :
Wednesday, July 24th at 6:00pm - Retirement Planning - ECU's Mark Dennis, retirement income planning suited for seniors and working adults. Bring your questions and learn what steps will work best for you. No registration required. This class was rescheduled from May.
Thursday, July 25th at 6:00pm - Mountain Laurel Reader's Book Club- We will be discussing The Caretaker by Ron Rash. Bring a snack to share and enjoy discussion with fellow readers.
Saturday, July 27th at 1:00pm - Saturday Matinee: The Goonies - Come enjoy a movie with themed snacks! This month we'll end our Adventures at the library with a 1980's adventure film - The Goonies! First released in 1985, this film features many actors as children that you recognize from other films today. Running time 1 Hr, 54 min, rated PG (for language).
Monday, July 29th at 4:30pm - Teen/Tween D&D Club - Ages 8-14 can join us for a Dungeons and Dragons adventure one-off! Please RSVP in person, by phone or online by July 27th
Saturday, August 3rd at 3:00pm - Meditation 101 Part 2 - Relax at the library with this introduction to meditation with library assistant, Maria. If you've never tried meditation or have tried but were not able to stick with it, join our class to learn more tips tricks and benefits of practicing meditation. Attendance to Part 1 is not required. No RSVP required either.
Monday, August 5th at 6:00pm - Summit Seekers Hiking Club - August Planning meeting. We'll plan August's hike. Can't make the meeting but want to join the hike? Come by the Blountville branch to learn the time and location of the hike and sign a waiver.
For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org
COLONIAL HEIGHTS - 423-239-1100
Monday, July 15th at 9:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga-focused poses. No reservations required.
Wednesday, July 17th at 1:30pm - Marty Silver! -It's the last opportunity to visit with Marty Silver at the library for this year's Summer Reading Program. Ranger Marty will be here from Warrior's Path State Park with one or more of his nature friends. No reservations required to attend.
Friday, July 19th at 2:00pm - Adventures in Painting with Daniel- This activity is for ages 8-12. Each week Daniel will lead kids in a new painting activity. Be sure to wear old clothes as this could get messy! No reservations required.
NON-WEEKLY UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, July 23rd at 3:00pm - Read to Therapy Dog, JB Don't let reading skills slide over the summer. Bring your child to read to JB the therapy dog. Reading to a good listener like a therapy dog, builds confidence and helps reading feel less like a chore and more like fun for those struggling with the skill. Call to schedule an appointment at least one day ahead 423-239-1100.
Friday, August 2nd at 2:00pm - Art History with Daniel begins! This art history class geared toward homeschool students ages 8-12 will focus on a new artist each week. We'll study their work, their life and the art period. Then we'll do a little art of our own! Our first artist will be John William Waterhouse - an English painter, printmaker and watercolorist. He is known for his expressive coloring, imaginative landscapes and turbulent marine paintings. No registration required.
For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org
THOMAS MEMORIAL (Bluff City)
Wednesday, July 17th at 11:00am - Digital Scavenger Hunt in Italy - We will be taking a digital tour of museums in Italy, and marking off the items on our scavenger hunt list. Basic computer skills needed. Registrations is required by July 14th. To register, call, visit or register online here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, July 27th at 1:00pm - Decorate Bucket Hats - For ages 8-17 We will be decorating bucket hats to wear in the sun. We'll provide the hat and fabric markers, you provide the artistic expression! Please RSVP by July 20th in-person, by phone or online. More than one no call/no show for a registered event may result in being barred from further registration.
Monday, July 29th at 11:00am - Craft-a-palooza - We'll have multiple supplies out for use to create what ever you can imagine! All ages welcome. Come get creative at the library!
SULLIVAN GARDENS -423-349-5990
Monday, July 15th at 4:00pm - Sullivan Gardens Knit & Crochet Group - If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, join our group at the Sullivan Gardens branch.
Thursday, July 18th at 4:00pm- Sand Art for Teens Ages 12-17 are welcome to join us during Adventures Underwater week for a fun sand art craft! Participants will be able to take home their artwork. Registration is required by July 11th. Please register in person, by phone or online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, July 23rd at 1:00pm- Canvas Painting for Adults - Adults are invited to a Canvas Painting craft at the Sullivan Gardens branch. Participants will be able to relax and let their imagination run wild before a blank canvas. Registration is required by July 16th in person, by phone or online.
Friday, July 26th at 4:00pm - All Ages American Sign Language - Join Sullivan Gardens staff for a beginners guide to American Sign Language. We will be using our online resource, Transparent Language, to go over the ASL alphabet and common signs and phrases. No registration required.
BLOOMINGDALE -423-288-1310
Thursdays at 3:30pm - Chess Club - For Elementary and Middle School ages - Want to learn to play chess or find friends to play with? Join us at the Bloomingdale branch for some instruction and then game play. This will be a weekly event during Summer Reading. No reservations required. Join anytime!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beach Umbrella Wreath Craft - Friday, August 2nd at 10:30am - It's still beach time! Let's make a beach umbrella wreath! All supplies will be provided. Please register by July 26th, in-person, by phone or online.
Red Sky Mourning
By Jack Carr
Fiction - Military
When three seemingly disconnected events are about to ignite a power grab unlike anything the world has seen, Navy SEAL sniper James Reece, to save America, must reconnect to a quantum computer called "Alice" who is positioned to act as either the county's greatest savior or its worst enemy.
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The Rom-Commers
By Katherine Center
Fiction - Romance
She's rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own? Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She's spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies-good ones! That win contests! But she's also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates-The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!-it's a break too big to pass up. Emma's younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don't meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn't want to write with anyone-much less "a failed, nobody screenwriter." Worse, the romantic comedy he's written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn't even care about the script-it's just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme. But Emma's not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself.
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Also available as an audiobook on Libby
Teaching Phonics & Word Study in the Intermediate Grades
by Wiley Blevins
Non-Fiction - education
Companion to Wiley Blevins' best-selling classic Phonics From A to Z, this strategy book for upper elementary has been updated to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading. Includes a model weekly schedule with high-impact routines for older students who need support, revised word lists for irregular and decodable high-frequency words, strategies for differentiating during whole-group lessons while targeting small-group work, sample intervention lesson, and more.
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Sullivan County Public Library
Five Branches to Serve You
Blountville | Bloomingdale | Bluff City | Colonial Heights | Sullivan Gardens
Email: librarymanagement@scpltn.org
Website: www.scpltn.org
Location: 1655 Blountville Boulevard, Blountville, TN, USA
Phone: 423-279-2714
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