Eastgate Branch
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5705 Marlin Road Suite 1500
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| Library Call Center: (423)757-5310 Hours: |
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| To return books after hours, we now have two book drops available should one become full. The new one has a small sign reading "Book Depository" and is positioned on the sidewalk near the old one. Bus Route: #4 Eastgate/Hamilton Place - Get off in front of the library near the Eastgate TownCenter. For more complete information visit the CARTA website or call 629-1473. |
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Children's Activities
Preschool Story Hour
Two sessions on Mondays - 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Children should be 3 to 5 years old and able to attend the story hour on their own. Parents should be nearby in the library. No registration is required. Check the Children's Programs page for more information.
May 25 Holiday - Library Closed June 1 Music Stories June 8 Creative Play Stories June 15 Stories about Building June 22 Art Stories June 29 Dance and Movement Tales July 6 Stories about Creative Drama July 13 Stories about "Creative Me" July 20 Imaginary Character Stories July 27 Creative Cooking in the Kitchen Aug 3 Stories about Colors and Shapes
Adventure Club
Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.
Adventure Club allows children the opportunity to develop their imaginations through book-related activities. Activities are designed for children ages 6 to 10. Younger children are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by an adult.
May 30 Stories about Colors and Shapes June 6 Music Stories June 13 Creative Play Stories June 20 Stories about Building June 27 Art Stories July 4 Holiday - Library Closed July 11 Stories about Creative Drama July 18 Stories about "Creative Me" July 25 Imaginary Character Stories Aug 1 Creative Cooking in the Kitchen
Summer Reading Program 2009
Sign up for the Tennessee Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, May 16th.
Participants may be readers or listeners. Track your reading over the summer in the provided logbook and return it by July 18th for great prizes and an invitation to the Grand Finale party on Saturday, July 25th!
Last day to register is July 11th.
Teen Summer Reading Program also available, same dates apply.
Special Events
Summer Mid-Week Movies
The Eastgate Library will again show free family-friendly films every week during Summer Break. These movies will be shown every Wednesday at 2:30 pm, beginning May 27th. All movie are rated G or PG, and are open to the public. Snacks and drinks in closed containers are permitted in the movie room.
May 27 - The Tale of Desperaux (2008) G 90 min
June 3 - Bedtime Stories (2008) PG 99 min
June 10 - Madagascar: Return 2 Africa (2008) PG 89 min
June 17 - The Final Season (2007) PG 119 min
June 24 - Disney's Pinocchio (1940) G 88 min
July 1 - College Road Trip (2008) G 83 min
July 8 - Babe (1995) G 89 min
July 15 - The Longshots (2008) PG 94 min
July 22 - The Princess Bride (1987) PG 98 min
July 29 - A Plumm Summer (2007) PG 99 min
Aug 5 - Labyrinth (1986) PG 101 min
On-Demand DVDs
Did you know that in addition to all the free DVDs available for check out, the Eastgate Library also has a large selection of new release movie titles for rent? On-Demand DVDs check out for 7 days for only $2.00 each.
Coming in June Curious Case of Benjamin Button Confessions of a Shopaholic Last Chance Harvey Crossing Over My Bloody Valentine Defiance Wendy and Lucy Medea Goes to Jail Passengers Gran Torino Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Revolutionary Road
Please see our Calendar of Events for more information about other children's programs.
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