Summer Activities at the Cherokee County Public Library
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Art Programs: Limited spots available. Call the library to sign up at 256-927-5838. Ages 13+
- Paint with Kim Serio 1st and 3rd Fridays from 1 – 4:00 PM
- Drawing Workshops with Kim Serio 2 – 3:00 PM
June 27: Buildings/perspective/vanishing point
July 11: animals in nature
Adult Programs:
1. Brain Bites: Meets the third Thursday of the Month at 12:30. A lunch & learn series. These are one-hour lectures presented by Master Gardeners and other professionals. Bring your lunch! We’ll provide the drinks and dessert.
July Brain BitesJuly 17: Bird Watching with Rebekah Taylor, Field School Assistant Director, Little River Canyon Center
August 21: Appalachian Tree Teas, Wisdom in the Leaves with Mandy Pearson, Program Director of Camp Lee
September 18: Hidden Mentone with David & Lesa Cummings
November 20: Deck the Halls with Dana Carroll, Library Director
December 11: No Humbug with Dolories Hydock
2. Read Around Book Club meets at 11:00 AM on the first Monday of each month.
3. Sew Joyful Quilters: Meet with quilters each Thursday at 9:30 AM to discuss quilt design and techniques. The quilters work on different quilt projects throughout the year.
4. Makers Nook: Meets every Tuesday from 3-4:30 PM. A yarning group where fiber artists meet to share their skills in various yarn crafts and create different projects using a variety of techniques like crochet, knitting, macrame, needlepoint, and more.
makers nook Crochet group- Art in the Afternoon: Meets every Thursday from 2 PM to 4:30 PM. Join other artists as they meet to share their latest projects, develop techniques, and discuss all things art-related.
- Senior Tech Connect: Engaging lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive computer courses designed specifically for older adults, empowering them to confidently navigate the world of technology and embrace the digital age. In partnership with OATS from AARP, Senior Planet and instructor Director, Dana Carroll
Lectures: 9-10:00 AM
July 7: How to Choose a New Computer
July 9: Protecting Your Personal Information Online
July 16: Password, Passkeys, and More
Workshops: 9-10:30 AM
July 21: Conncecting to the Internet
July 23: Staying Safe Online
Children’s Programs:
7. Storytime: Summer Storytime on Tuesday in June at 9:30 AM.
Join us for songs, rhymes, crafts, coloring, and reading fun. Spaces are limited. Call 256-927-5838 or PM on FB to reserve a spot for your child.
WHITE BG SRP 25 kid flyer- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The concept is simple, but the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. For information on how to sign up, call the library at
256-927-5838.
- 2025 Summer Reading Program Fridays @10AM
June 20: Colors of Science with the Science Lady
June 27: Colors of Animals with Redbird Willow Farm
July 11: The Show of Many Colors with Barry Mitchell & a Chicken
July 18: SRP Party (tickets to attend)
- 2025 Summer Reading Teen Program—2-4:00 PM
June 27: Color with Light: The Blue Printing Process
July 11: Color with Pigment: The Color Wheel
- STEM—Fiction into Function 2–4:00 PM
June 23: Learn about and build Bridges inspired by The Three Bill Goats Gruff by Asjørnsen and Moe
July 7: Complete coding activities inspired by Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
July 14: Engage in Robotics Activities inspired by The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Other programs/ & Group meetings
- Kids & Kin: A Statewide supportive program for anyone caring for a relative’s children. Everyone is welcome! Contact Larinda Garrett at 334-465-0099 for more information. 10:00–12:00 PM.
- DAR: 9-11:00 AM, Barry Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Meet in the Genealogy Department to work on projects and help individuals working on their family history.
- Dig into your family’s roots with com and FamilySearch.org – free, in our genealogy room! Use your free FamilySearch.org account here at the library and gain access to records that are unavailable on your home computer.
eBooks: Libby App
To sign in, visit ESERVICES on our website: https://cherokeecountypubliclibrary.org/
- For more information, you are welcome to call 256-927-5838 or email at ccplincentre@gmail.com
The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.
