LIBRARY CLOSED - JUNETEENTH

AD - Library Tour with the Director

Get a first-hand view of your Cleveland Bradley County Public Library.

Meet at the Circulation Desk

AA - Visit with Thistle and Bunji, A Drop-In Program

A drop in program for all ages is intended to foster a connection with nature through exploration and activity. During the colder months, this is indoors in our Meadows space in the Children's Room. Visit with Thistle, the rabbit, and Bunji, the bearded dragon, and lear......More

A drop in program for all ages is intended to foster a connection with nature through exploration and activity. During the colder months, this is indoors in our Meadows space in the Children's Room. Visit with Thistle, the rabbit, and Bunji, the bearded dragon, and learn about their diet, habits, and lifestyles.

BKM - Charleston Community Stop (A)

Charleston Elementary School, 8797 Hiwassee St, Charleston, TN 37310, USA

AD - Library Crochet Circle

Beginners and long-time crocheters 18 and up are invited to join Jessica Earlywine from the Chattanooga Yarn Crafters for an evening of practicing crochet every week at the library. If you're just getting started, hooks and yarn will be provided, but you are welcome to ......More

Beginners and long-time crocheters 18 and up are invited to join Jessica Earlywine from the Chattanooga Yarn Crafters for an evening of practicing crochet every week at the library. If you're just getting started, hooks and yarn will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own tools and works-in-progress.

Community Room

TZ - Teen RPG

We will continue our adventures in our Dungeons and Dragons 5e campaign! Teens 13-17. These sessions are run by teens for teens.  All parties are currently full! Email Mrs. Shannon at [email protected] wit......More

We will continue our adventures in our Dungeons and Dragons 5e campaign! Teens 13-17. These sessions are run by teens for teens.  All parties are currently full! Email Mrs. Shannon at [email protected] with questions regarding this program.

CH - Free Book Fridays!

Stop by the children's room on Fridays this summer for a free book!

CH - Story Time in the Garden with Thistle

Lively story time for ages 3 to 6 years, with activities and stories in our Exploration Garden. This an 'outdoor' program. Please dress accordingly. If it rains, there will be no story time.

TZ - Teen After Hours

Worm on a string Craft Night - Teens 13-17 are invited to join us while we make wacky fun crafts with worm on a string! Noodley shenanigans shall ensue.  Please email [email protected] for more information.......More

Worm on a string Craft Night - Teens 13-17 are invited to join us while we make wacky fun crafts with worm on a string! Noodley shenanigans shall ensue.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Tween and TW: Makers Club (teens and tweens only!)

Educational, enriching, skill and/or science based programming: once a week for ages 12-15 only. Parents or guardians welcome as well. 6/16 "Don't Bust that Balloon" - Participants will design and construct an apparatus to protect a water balloon being dropped off the......More

Educational, enriching, skill and/or science based programming: once a week for ages 12-15 only. Parents or guardians welcome as well. 6/16 "Don't Bust that Balloon" - Participants will design and construct an apparatus to protect a water balloon being dropped off the roof! Supplies will be provided!  6/23 Constellation Rocks - Participants will learn how to use spray paint to make super cool rocks with far out galaxy feels! 6/30 Bouncy Balls - Participants will conduct the fun science experiment to make their own bouncy balls and learn about the chemical reaction that causes them! 7/7 Slime Time - Participants will work in stations and learn about following recipes to build their own boba slime!  7/14  Shrinky Dinks - Participants will design their own charms on shrink plastic and learn about why and how the plastic reacts that way! 7/21 Lego/Building Day - Participants will build solutions to challenge cards and help save their mini fig from certain doom! 

Tween and TW: Makers Club (teens and tweens only!)

Educational, enriching, skill and/or science based programming: once a week for ages 12-15 only. Parents or guardians welcome as well. 6/16 "Don't Bust that Balloon" - Participants will design and construct an apparatus to protect a water balloon being dropped off the......More

Educational, enriching, skill and/or science based programming: once a week for ages 12-15 only. Parents or guardians welcome as well. 6/16 "Don't Bust that Balloon" - Participants will design and construct an apparatus to protect a water balloon being dropped off the roof! Supplies will be provided!  6/23 Constellation Rocks - Participants will learn how to use spray paint to make super cool rocks with far out galaxy feels! 6/30 Bouncy Balls - Participants will conduct the fun science experiment to make their own bouncy balls and learn about the chemical reaction that causes them! 7/7 Slime Time - Participants will work in stations and learn about following recipes to build their own boba slime!  7/14  Shrinky Dinks - Participants will design their own charms on shrink plastic and learn about why and how the plastic reacts that way! 7/21 Lego/Building Day - Participants will build solutions to challenge cards and help save their mini fig from certain doom! 

Tween and TW: Makers Club (teens and tweens only!)

Educational, enriching, skill and/or science based programming: once a week for ages 12-15 only. Parents or guardians welcome as well. 6/16 "Don't Bust that Balloon" - Participants will design and construct an apparatus to protect a water balloon being dropped off the......More

Educational, enriching, skill and/or science based programming: once a week for ages 12-15 only. Parents or guardians welcome as well. 6/16 "Don't Bust that Balloon" - Participants will design and construct an apparatus to protect a water balloon being dropped off the roof! Supplies will be provided!  6/23 Constellation Rocks - Participants will learn how to use spray paint to make super cool rocks with far out galaxy feels! 6/30 Bouncy Balls - Participants will conduct the fun science experiment to make their own bouncy balls and learn about the chemical reaction that causes them! 7/7 Slime Time - Participants will work in stations and learn about following recipes to build their own boba slime!  7/14  Shrinky Dinks - Participants will design their own charms on shrink plastic and learn about why and how the plastic reacts that way! 7/21 Lego/Building Day - Participants will build solutions to challenge cards and help save their mini fig from certain doom! 

CH - The Art of Snacking

A Summer Reading Program to taste test snacks from around the world and make your own snack to take home! Geared for under age 12.

Community Room

AA-Family BINGO

Family Bingo with prizes, all ages welcome with parent, but geared for 6+ Join us to play one or several rounds of BINGO. This program is limited to 30 participants at a time.

AD - Color with Classical (music)

Join as we meet, relax, use colored pencils, listen and meditate to classical/symphony music in a cozy environment upstairs in the Hiwassee room. If you are an artist, feel free to bring what you are working on during this time.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google......More

Join as we meet, relax, use colored pencils, listen and meditate to classical/symphony music in a cozy environment upstairs in the Hiwassee room. If you are an artist, feel free to bring what you are working on during this time.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qqa-xtfn-owjOr dial: (US) +1 252-713-7086 PIN: 269900501#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qqa-xtfn-owj?pin=1647203290523&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

AD - Southeastern Writers Alliance

SWA is a group designed to help members learn about and participate in writing at all levels across most genres. Our goal is to encourage writers 18 and up through answering questions, sharing and critiquing each other's works, and offering optional prompts to fuel crea......More

SWA is a group designed to help members learn about and participate in writing at all levels across most genres. Our goal is to encourage writers 18 and up through answering questions, sharing and critiquing each other's works, and offering optional prompts to fuel creative exercise. We meet every 4th Monday of the month on the second floor of the library.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ywq-rdtx-dywOr dial: (US) +1 402-509-7772 PIN: 895799992#Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

AD - Game Club

Choose a game, [pick a table, ask others to join, and play! Bring games, cards to share and teach others. Many games are provided.

AD - Women's Self Defense Class

Join us as we learn self defense techniques for our own protection. This two our class is led by expert Jennifer Samples from the Cleveland Police Department. There is a limit of 20 participants. Please, register ahead or you may not get a spot! Please, Register at the ......More

Join us as we learn self defense techniques for our own protection. This two our class is led by expert Jennifer Samples from the Cleveland Police Department. There is a limit of 20 participants. Please, register ahead or you may not get a spot! Please, Register at the front desk.

AD - Game Club

Choose a game, [pick a table, ask others to join, and play! Bring games, cards to share and teach others. Many games are provided.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/huz-csiu-vzyOr dial: (US) +1 408-831-0418 PIN: 825889035#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet......More

Choose a game, [pick a table, ask others to join, and play! Bring games, cards to share and teach others. Many games are provided.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/huz-csiu-vzyOr dial: (US) +1 408-831-0418 PIN: 825889035#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/huz-csiu-vzy?pin=6996385330281&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

CH - Preschool Story Time

Lively story time for ages 3 to 5 years, with crafts, music and stories.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/dkd-tzue-sxdOr dial: (US) +1 315-812-1599 PIN: 539850951#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dkd-tzue-sxd?pin=8644293643507&hs=7Learn more about Meet ......More

Lively story time for ages 3 to 5 years, with crafts, music and stories.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/dkd-tzue-sxdOr dial: (US) +1 315-812-1599 PIN: 539850951#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dkd-tzue-sxd?pin=8644293643507&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Community Room

AD - Exercise

The YMCA will host a weekly exercise class that can be adapted to all fitness levels. This class will be taught in conjunction with fun music to burn calories and work your body.

Chronic Disease Education and Workshop

AD - Random Readers Book Club

Random Readers Book Club reads an eclectic mix of literary genres.Meeting monthly in library Hiwassee Room on the fourth Tuesday from 2:30-3:30pm .First meeting Tuesday April 22 at 2:30. Upcoming books will be chosen at meetings.April's book:The Glass Castle by Jeanne......More

Random Readers Book Club reads an eclectic mix of literary genres.Meeting monthly in library Hiwassee Room on the fourth Tuesday from 2:30-3:30pm .First meeting Tuesday April 22 at 2:30. Upcoming books will be chosen at meetings.April's book:The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

AA - Visit with Thistle and Bunji, A Drop-In Program

A drop in program for all ages is intended to foster a connection with nature through exploration and activity. During the colder months, this is indoors in our Meadows space in the Children's Room. Visit with Thistle, the rabbit, and Bunji, the bearded dragon, and lear......More

A drop in program for all ages is intended to foster a connection with nature through exploration and activity. During the colder months, this is indoors in our Meadows space in the Children's Room. Visit with Thistle, the rabbit, and Bunji, the bearded dragon, and learn about their diet, habits, and lifestyles.

BKM - Waterville Community Stop (B)

Waterville Elementary School, 4081 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323, USA

TZ - Teen Gaming

Teens 13-17 can now join us for drop-in in-person game night in the Teen Zone on the second floor of the library. We have Nintendo Switch, Wii, and X-Box games, and a cart full of board games! We'll have Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, and more! You may bring......More

Teens 13-17 can now join us for drop-in in-person game night in the Teen Zone on the second floor of the library. We have Nintendo Switch, Wii, and X-Box games, and a cart full of board games! We'll have Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, and more! You may bring an E-rated multiplayer game to share. Email [email protected] for more information.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/usj-zmfc-jusOr dial: (US) +1 662-493-2544 PIN: 991326547#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/usj-zmfc-jus?pin=5550318838998&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

AD - Yoga

Bring a mat and join in on this gentle yoga stretching class from Take Root Studio held in the Community room.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/mqs-kznp-zysOr dial: (US) +1 413-424-4525 PIN: 197903143#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mqs-kznp-zys?pin=58......More

Bring a mat and join in on this gentle yoga stretching class from Take Root Studio held in the Community room.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/mqs-kznp-zysOr dial: (US) +1 413-424-4525 PIN: 197903143#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mqs-kznp-zys?pin=5833288932282&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

CH - Make Your Own Scavenger Hunt

A Summer Reading program using art techniques/collage materials and more to make your own scavenger hunt. Then, go on the hunt around the library to test out what you've created! Geared for ages 6-12. Meet in the children's room.

AD - Chill & Spill (coffee and chat)

If you do yoga 9:30-10:30 or don't, join in on this morning time of conversation to chill and spill together. Meet in the library cafe and meet new friends or bring friends and enjoy this time.

cafe in library

CH & TW: Lunch and a Movie!

Join us for lunch and a movie on Wednesdays this summer! We will show a movie with lunch that is rated G or PG. Lunch is provided by the BCCSA for ages 0-17 and must be eaten in the community room. The movie will start at 12:10pm.This movie is about a water princess and......More

Join us for lunch and a movie on Wednesdays this summer! We will show a movie with lunch that is rated G or PG. Lunch is provided by the BCCSA for ages 0-17 and must be eaten in the community room. The movie will start at 12:10pm.This movie is about a water princess and her little chicken friend.

CH & TW: Lunch and a Movie!

Join us for lunch and a movie on Wednesdays this summer! We will show a movie with lunch that is rated G or PG. Lunch is provided by the BCCSA for ages 0-17 and must be eaten in the community room. The movie will start at 12:10pm.

TZ - Teen Drop-In Crafternoon

Teens ages 13-17 are invited to drop in to participate in a monthly craft using supplies that we have at the library. This month we will be Darning It! Teens are invited to bring some clothes that they wish to learn how to mend and we'll do our best to make them reusabl......More

Teens ages 13-17 are invited to drop in to participate in a monthly craft using supplies that we have at the library. This month we will be Darning It! Teens are invited to bring some clothes that they wish to learn how to mend and we'll do our best to make them reusable! Grab and go kits will not be available. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Shannon at [email protected]

CH - Messy Art Day!

A Summer Reading Program to test out messy art techniques and take home unique projects. Geared for ages 6-12.

Community Room

TZ - Teen Drop-In Crafternoon

Teens ages 13-17 are invited to drop in to participate in a monthly craft using supplies that we have at the library. This may include sewing machines, our Glowforge, the sound booth, 3D printer, or Cricut machine. Attendance will be required to be able to participate i......More

Teens ages 13-17 are invited to drop in to participate in a monthly craft using supplies that we have at the library. This may include sewing machines, our Glowforge, the sound booth, 3D printer, or Cricut machine. Attendance will be required to be able to participate in the craft due to the usage of library supplies, grab and go kits will not be available. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Shannon at [email protected]

CH&TW - STEAM POWER HOUR

This facilitated program in our community room is for ages 6 to 12. There will be hands-on activities to inspire creativity and promote collaboration & problem-solving. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are the areas of focus for our fun! This activity is ......More

This facilitated program in our community room is for ages 6 to 12. There will be hands-on activities to inspire creativity and promote collaboration & problem-solving. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are the areas of focus for our fun! This activity is a drop-in program stay for 15 minutes or an hour, come at the start or after your after school errands.

CH - Baby BookWorms

Story Time for ages 3 years and under, starting with lap-sit stories in the community room at 10:30. At 10:50, we move into Music and Motion with songs and toys that encourage motor skill development.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/upr-ebuk-tdoOr dial: (U......More

Story Time for ages 3 years and under, starting with lap-sit stories in the community room at 10:30. At 10:50, we move into Music and Motion with songs and toys that encourage motor skill development.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/upr-ebuk-tdoOr dial: (US) +1 424-371-6558 PIN: 272064494#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/upr-ebuk-tdo?pin=5816304600882&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Community Room

AA - Visit with Thistle and Bunji, A Drop-In Program

A drop in program for all ages is intended to foster a connection with nature through exploration and activity. During the colder months, this is indoors in our Meadows space in the Children's Room. Visit with Thistle, the rabbit, and Bunji, the bearded dragon, and lear......More

A drop in program for all ages is intended to foster a connection with nature through exploration and activity. During the colder months, this is indoors in our Meadows space in the Children's Room. Visit with Thistle, the rabbit, and Bunji, the bearded dragon, and learn about their diet, habits, and lifestyles.

BKM - McDonald Community Stop (B)

McDonald United Methodist Church, 4836 S Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353, USA

TZ - Teen Anime Club

Join us for anime and Japanese snacks! This week we will be watching. This program meets in the Teen Room and ends at 8:00. Ages 13-17. Please email [email protected] with questions.

AD - Library Crochet Circle

Beginners and long-time crocheters 18 and up are invited to join Jessica Earlywine from the Chattanooga Yarn Crafters for an evening of practicing crochet every week at the library. If you're just getting started, hooks and yarn will be provided, but you are welcome to ......More

Beginners and long-time crocheters 18 and up are invited to join Jessica Earlywine from the Chattanooga Yarn Crafters for an evening of practicing crochet every week at the library. If you're just getting started, hooks and yarn will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own tools and works-in-progress.

Community Room

TZ - Teen Anime Club

Join us for anime and Japanese snacks! This week we will be watching. This program meets in the Teen Room and ends at 8:00. Ages 13-17. Please email [email protected] with questions.

CH - Free Book Fridays!

Stop by the children's room on Fridays this summer for a free book!

CH - Story Time in the Garden with Thistle

Lively story time for ages 3 to 6 years, with activities and stories in our Exploration Garden. This an 'outdoor' program. Please dress accordingly. If it rains, there will be no story time.

AA - Science Guys Show!

A Summer Reading performance from the Science Guys! They will perform experiments and teach us about the art or science through hands on experiments. Arriving early to secure entry is HIGHLY advised. Once we reach our max capacity for the room, we cannot allow anyone el......More

A Summer Reading performance from the Science Guys! They will perform experiments and teach us about the art or science through hands on experiments. Arriving early to secure entry is HIGHLY advised. Once we reach our max capacity for the room, we cannot allow anyone else in. Line for admittance will form outside the community room starting at 3pm.

TZ - Teen After Hours

Weave a story! Teens 13-17 are invited to join us and special guest and local fiber artist Erica Collins to learn the ins and outs of weaving! Please email [email protected] for more information.

TZ - Teen After Hours

Worm on a string Craft Night - Teens 13-17 are invited to join us while we make wacky fun crafts with worm on a string! Noodley shenanigans shall ensue.  Please email [email protected] for more information.......More

Worm on a string Craft Night - Teens 13-17 are invited to join us while we make wacky fun crafts with worm on a string! Noodley shenanigans shall ensue.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

AD - Crossover Book Club

 book for this fun club. Please, join in!