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.
Feb 1 Snowy Tales Feb 8 Valentine's Day Stories Feb 15 Stories from Far Off Places Feb 22 Cat Tales Mar 1 Dress Up Stories Mar 8 Stories of Flying Things Mar 15 St. Patricks Day Tales Mar 22 Circus Stories Mar 29 Colorful Tales 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.
Feb 3 Snow Stories Feb 8 Valentine's Day Tales Feb 15 Stories from Far Away Feb 22 Cat Tales Mar 3 Stories about Pickles and Pancakes Mar 8 Tales of Flying Things Mar 15 Green Stories for St. Patrick's Day Mar 22 Circus Stories Mar 29 Colorful Tales
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.
On Saturday, February 6th, at 2:30 pm, we'll show a 2009 family film, starring Eddie Murphy as a financial executive who can't stop his career downspiral. He is invited into his daughter's imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await.. Rated PG, 107 minutes.
On Saturday, February 20th, at 2:30 pm, a young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it. 2009, Rated PG, 89minutes.
Valentine Craft Program
School-age children may now sign up to participate in a special program Saturday, February 13th, at 2:30pm. This free, 45-minute craft program will provide children with the needed materials to make a three dimensional Valentine's Day gift for someone special, and a bag to transport it home in secret. Registration is required, space is limited to 20 children. Sign up at the library or call 855-2689.
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.
The Time Traveller's Wife New Moon The Box 2012 Couple's Retreat Where the Wild Things Are Black Dynamite Astroboy Cirque Du Freak Fantastic Mr. Fox A Serious Man Plantet 51 Zombieland Precious
Please see our Calendar of Events for more information about other children's programs.
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