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Monday 9am - 8pm Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 8pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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Connecting people, ideas, and community in Johnson City, Tennessee since 1895.

10/07/2026

💗 We asked our patrons why they love Dolly Parton, and they had a lot to say!

From her music to her kindness, our whiteboard was full of love for Dolly. 🦋✨

10/06/2026

🎬 What happened to the Nolichucky River Gorge after Hurricane Helene and CSX’s railroad construction?

“Railroaded” documents the outdoor recreation community’s fight to protect and restore the gorge.

👉️ See the full documentary at your Library, followed by a Q&A with the film’s director and crew.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Library's Jones Meeting Center

Watch the full trailer in the comments. 🎬

10/05/2026

🕸️ Art Explorers is getting spooky! Kids will learn about Tim Burton’s quirky, shadowy style and create their own gothic self-portraits. 👻

📅 Friday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.
📍 Library's Jones Meeting Center
👤 Ages 8–12

Register here: https://buff.ly/pKgKCyk

10/04/2026

✨📚 Dress up as your favorite book character at All Hallows Read!

🪄 Come dressed as Harry Potter, Fancy Nancy, or another beloved character, bring a book to share, and enjoy spooktacular games and crafts!

🗓️ Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 4–6 p.m.
📍 Library's Jones Meeting Center
👥 Ages 5–12

10/03/2026

📗 Make fun memories reading together at My First Book Club, a NEW book club for kids ages 5–8 and their caregivers!

📙 Enjoy "Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World", discuss the story, and take part in a fun activity.

🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m.
📍 Library's Jones Meeting Center

Register here: https://buff.ly/DwTAyiN

10/02/2026

Libby now requires a PIN when logging in! 📱 Your PIN is your last name, all lowercase.

If your last name is longer than 8 characters, use only the first 8 characters.

If that doesn’t work for you, give us a call at (423) 434-4450 and we’ll be happy to help!

10/01/2026

⛵️ Hear Homer’s “Odyssey” brought to life with a live reading of Book 9 by ETSU Classics professors!

Chat about “The Odyssey,” Nolan’s new adaptation, and get your name written in Ancient Greek, too. 🏛️✨

🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.
📍 Library’s Polly Peterson Room
👤 Ages 18 and older

09/30/2026

👻 Crochet a creepy critter! 🎃 Learn about Appalachian cryptids and the basics of crochet while creating your own spooky characters.

No experience needed, and all supplies are provided!

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4–6 p.m.
📍 Library's Jones Meeting Center
🧶 Ages 12–18

Register here: https://buff.ly/K1FFVBK

09/29/2026

🎬 See “Railroaded,” a documentary about how the outdoor recreation community rallied behind the Nolichucky River Gorge after the devastating effects of both Hurricane Helene and CSX’s railroad construction.

Stay after the screening for a Q&A with the film’s director and crew.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Library's Jones Meeting Center

Watch the trailer: https://buff.ly/34IBzhz

09/28/2026

A huge thank-you to our incredible sponsors and guests for making (Second) Supper and Stories a success! 💚

🌟 The generosity of Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company, Hunter Smith & Davis, LLP, and the Friends of the Johnson City Public Library helped make the evening possible.

We’re also grateful to One Stop Wines and Spirits and Johnson City Brewing Company for providing the delicious drinks. 🍷

Thanks to International Storytelling Center for their partnership and for bringing storyteller Daniel Morden to the Library. 📖

Your support strengthens the future of Johnson City Public Library through the Library's Foundation Fund at East Tennessee Foundation.

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Johnson City, TN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14234344450

Website

https://www.jcpl.org/, https://www.jcpl.org/monthly-calendar/#/events/, https://owl.tlcdelivers.com/?config=jcpl#/

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