Johnson City Public Library

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

🎶 Little Musicians returns! 🎶Ages 3–5 can build music skills, sing, and move to the beat with a member of the Johnson Ci...
09/06/2026

🎶 Little Musicians returns! 🎶

Ages 3–5 can build music skills, sing, and move to the beat with a member of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra! 🎻✨

❗️ Registration required❗️

Friday Sessions (10:30 a.m.):

🎵 Sept. 11 • Library's Jones Meeting Center - Register: https://buff.ly/akIVFbF

🎵 Sept. 18 • Library's Jones Meeting Center - Register: https://buff.ly/Pjdefxr

🎵 Sept. 25 • Children’s Library Amphitheater - Register: https://buff.ly/zOl8RL0

Ever heard of Vernon Dalhart? 👀🎶Before country music became the genre we know today, Dalhart was one of its earliest rec...
09/05/2026

Ever heard of Vernon Dalhart? 👀🎶

Before country music became the genre we know today, Dalhart was one of its earliest recording stars. 🪕

Learn about Dalhart’s music and legacy, then enjoy a live performance from Ted Olson & Jack Hinshelwood.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8 | ⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 Library’s Jones Meeting Center

Journey beyond the Shire! 🗡️✨🧙‍♂️ Build Tolkien-inspired characters and adventures through guided writing exercises with...
09/04/2026

Journey beyond the Shire! 🗡️✨

🧙‍♂️ Build Tolkien-inspired characters and adventures through guided writing exercises with ETSU professor Dr. Mark Baumgartner.

🗓️ Wed, Sept. 9 | 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Library's Jones Meeting Center
👥 Ages 12–18

Register here: https://buff.ly/cMs9aYH

🇺🇸 The Library is closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m.
09/03/2026

🇺🇸 The Library is closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Fall has officially arrived in the Children’s Library! 🍂🍄 ✨🍁 Stop by to check out the new decor and grab a cozy read for...
09/02/2026

Fall has officially arrived in the Children’s Library! 🍂🍄

✨🍁 Stop by to check out the new decor and grab a cozy read for the season!

🎮 Looking for a fun after-school spot for your teens? 🍕🎲Drop them off at our Teen Space Game Hang EVERY Thursday from 4–...
09/01/2026

🎮 Looking for a fun after-school spot for your teens? 🍕🎲

Drop them off at our Teen Space Game Hang EVERY Thursday from 4–6 p.m.(starts Sept. 3)!

Ages 12–18 can unwind, play tabletop games, and enjoy free snacks in a welcoming environment.

📍 Teen Space

Want an original, hand-drawn portrait of yourself? 🎨✨ Stop by the Library and sit for a 10-minute live sketch by a local...
08/31/2026

Want an original, hand-drawn portrait of yourself? 🎨✨ Stop by the Library and sit for a 10-minute live sketch by a local artist!

You’ll take home your original portrait while a copy becomes part of our growing community art wall. 🖼️

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 2 & Sept. 9
⏰ 10 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.
📍 First floor, past the Circulation Desk

❗MORE upcoming dates:❗
Saturday, September 12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, September 19 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Chess Club returns to your Library! ♖ ✨Drop in to play, learn a few new tricks, and hang out with fellow players.🗓️ Frid...
08/29/2026

Chess Club returns to your Library! ♖ ✨

Drop in to play, learn a few new tricks, and hang out with fellow players.

🗓️ Fridays This Fall:
Sep 4 & 18
Oct 2 & 16
Nov 6 & 20

📍 Library's Polly Peterson Room
⏰ 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Storytimes are BACK starting Sept. 1! 📚✨ We missed our storytime families during the August break, but we're ready for a...
08/28/2026

Storytimes are BACK starting Sept. 1! 📚✨ We missed our storytime families during the August break, but we're ready for a fun fall season filled with songs and books!

👉️ RECOMMENDED AGES 👈️
Babies & Books: Ages 0–2
Read & Romp: Ages 2–5
Family Storytime: Ages 2–5
Bilingual Storytime: All Ages

In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family asks that donations be made to her Imagination Library. ❤️📚We’ve been getting ...
08/27/2026

In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family asks that donations be made to her Imagination Library. ❤️📚

We’ve been getting questions about how to donate. You can donate here: https://buff.ly/pwcl7D4

👉️ (Please select "Imagination Library Fund" in the dropdown menu so 100% goes directly to local books!)

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Johnson City, TN

Opening Hours

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

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+14234344450

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