Great Turkey Chase and more at Sullivan libraries

These are some activities and events upcoming at the Sullivan County Public Library's five locations. For a complete listing of events, visit https://www.scpltn.org/calendars/. LIBRARY NEWS Come out to our annual Friends of the Blountville Library Christmas Market at the Blountville Christian Church on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We can't wait to see you there to kick off the holiday season! All branches will be closed Wednesday for Veterans Day and Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 26-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. FOR CHILDREN Storytime and Activity with Ms. Nancy. This week's theme is: "L" is for Llama. Thomas Memorial - Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. Bloomingdale - No Storytime this week due to Veterans Day closure. Colonial Heights - Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Blountville - Friday at 10:30 a.m. Sullivan Gardens will have a special Thanksgiving Storytime on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 1:30 p.m. Monday at 10:30 a.m. - Sing and Play Storytime at the Blountville branch. For infants through age 2 and their grown-ups. Monday at 3 p.m. - Rocket Readers at the Colonial Heights branch library. This book club is ideal for transitional readers in 1st-3rd grade who are ready to begin reading independently. This month's book is "Mercy Watson; Something Wonky This Way Comes" by Kate DiCamillo. Copies of the book will be available at the desk. Monday at 4 p.m. - Lego Club at the Colonial Heights branch. This program is best suited to kids age 6 and up. Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. - Baby Bookworms at the Bloomingdale branch. For infants through age 2 and their grown-ups. This week's theme: Owls. Tuesday at 1 p.m. - Tween Book Club at the Blountville branch. Our tween book club with Ms. Nancy will be reading the book "The Giver" by Lois Lowery. Can't make it to the library? Request a Google Meet invite to join live online by calling 423-279-2714. Tuesday at 4 p.m. - Story Explorers at the Blountville branch. Join Ms. Nancy and Mr. Daniel for some exploratory fun! We'll investigate different themes each week through science, books and art! For elementary age readers. This week we'll explore: Autumn animals. Friday at 4 p.m. - STEM Day: "Turkey" Egg Drop Challenge at the Colonial Heights branch. Use your engineering skills to design and create a contraption to protect a turkey-decorated egg! This program is intended for children age 8-12, and registration is required. FOR ALL AGES Thursday at 3:30 p.m. - All Ages Painted Metal Bookmark at the Sullivan Gardens branch. Whether you're looking for a holiday gift idea, or just a new bookish accessory for cozy reading weather, this craft is for you! Join Sullivan Gardens staff and paint your very own chic metal bookmark! All supplies will be provided, and registration is required. Crafters of all ages are welcome! Thursday at 4 p.m. - Visit with Therapy Dog Annie at the Blountville branch. Spend some time with therapy dog Annie! Annie will listen to you read, or just give you some quality pet time. This service is open to anyone from elementary age to adult. Slots are 15 minutes each and are by reservation only. Please contact us at 423- 279-2714 or online to reserve your spot. Thursday at 5:30 p.m. - Family Event: The Great Turkey Chase at the Bloomingdale branch. A turkey is loose in the library! Join us for a fun evening of solving riddles and completing challenges to help track down the wayward turkey. Bring your family for gobbles of fun and receive a prize for completing the challenge. Please register online through our website calendar or call 423-288-1310. Thursday at 5:30 p.m. - Family Event: Homemade Autumn-scented Moon Sand at the Thomas Memorial branch. Come spend the evening with us doing a fun sensory activity making homemade moon sand that smells like fall. Saturday, Nov. 14, at noon - All Ages Tastes of Yesteryear at the Blountville branch. Join us for a little bit of regional food, history, recipe swapping, games and of course tasting! Samples of some holiday fare over the century will be available such as depression era biscuits with chocolate gravy; lemon ice-box cake from the '40s, Chex Mix from the '50s and more! Feel free to bring your own for everyone to try as well! Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. - All Ages Pipecleaner Harvest at the Sullivan Gardens branch. Join us and learn how to make an adorable assortment of fall produce out of pipe cleaners and beads! These mini veggies can be used as seasonal decor or gifts! All materials will be provided. FOR ADULTS AND TEENS Geri Fit is a fitness program designed exclusively for older adults and those with physical disabilities. Geri-Fit is offered this week at the Blountville branch Monday at 11 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. Chair Yoga is offered at the Thomas Memorial branch on Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Blountville branch Monday at 3:30 p.m., at the Colonial Heights branch Monday at 9 a.m., and Monday and Friday at 10 a.m. at the Bloomingdale Baptist Shelter Building. Monday at 5:30 p.m. - Adult/Teen Craft: Decoupage Pumpkins at the Sullivan Gardens branch. All supplies will be provided, and registration is required. Call 423-349-5990 or RSVP through our website calendar. Monday at 6 p.m. and Tuesday at 11 a.m. - Adult Craft: Candle Making 101 at the Blountville branch. Registration required. Please register online, sign up at the library or call us at 423-279-2714. Tuesday at 2 p.m. - Adult Craft: Intro to Knolling at the Bloomingdale branch. Bring a group of items of your choice that match by type, size, color or function. We will provide a mounting board and you can arrange your items. For an artistic photo. Please register through our website calendar or call 423-288-1310. Tuesday at 6 p.m. - Zumba with Christina at the Blountville branch. BRANCH LOCATIONS To register or find other upcoming events, call or come by one of the branches: • Sullivan Main, 1655 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, 423-279-2714. • Bloomingdale, 3230 Van Horn St., Kingsport, 423-288-1310. • Colonial Heights, 149 Pactolus Road, Kingsport, 423-239-1100. • Sullivan Gardens, 104 Bluegrass Drive, Kingsport, 423-349-5990. • Thomas Memorial, 481 Cedar St., Bluff City, 423-538-1980.