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.

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.

Aug 16 Lion Tales

Aug 23 Elephant Stories

Aug 30 Noisy Stories

Sept 6 Library Closed - Labor Day

Sept 13 Dinosaur Tales

Sept 20 "Hair"-Raising Stories

Sept 27 Stories about Transportation

Adventure Club

Wednesdays, 4:30 pm

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.

Aug 18 Lion Stories

Aug 25 Elephant Tales

Sept 1 Noisy Stories

Sept 8 Superhero Tales

Sept 15 Stories about Hair

Sept 22 Dinosaur Tales

Sept 29 Dog Stories

Special Events

Free Family Films

The Eastgate Library will show free family-friendly films on select Saturdays at 2:30 pm. All movies are rated G or PG, and are open to the public. Snacks and drinks in closed containers are permitted in the movie room.

Saturday, August 28th at 2:30, join us for the 2009 live-action story of a 10-year old girl who sets out to befriend a beautiful wild fox she names Lily. Narrated by Kate Winslet. Rated G, 94 minutes.

Local Author Series

Join us every Saturday in September at 2:00 to hear local authors read selections from their works.

Saturday, Sept 4th - Fiction authors Barbara Tucker, Sybil Baker, and Becky Wooley

Saturday, Sept 11th - Fiction author Peter Messmore

Saturday, Sept 18th - Poetry authors Lois Wilson, Martha Matthews, Kevin Brown, Vincent Ivan Phipps, and KB Ballentine

Saturday, Sept 25th - Juvenile author Lynn Pomeroy

TN Aquarium Program

A representative from the Tennessee Aquarium was here during Afternoon Adventure Club on Wednesday, June 2nd. Children were able to get up close and personal with a variety of reptiles and amphibians, including a large Boa constrictor.

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.

New Releases...

Coming Soon...

Hot Tub Time Machine The Backup Plan

The Book of Eli Iron Man 2

Single Man The Next Karate Kid

Cop Out Letters to Juliet

Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Get Him to the Greek

Date Night

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