Library Happenings – Variety of new large print books available
By Stephanie Eller
Books, Books!
The library is excited to share our new large print books! We have some great …
Community News
Unicoi County Search and Rescue requests $175K for equipment
The Unicoi County Foundation for Healthcare Inc. members Gary Chandler, Marie Rice, Charlene O’Dell, Doris Hensley, Unicoi County Foundation …
Blue Ridge Pottery Club awards scholarship
Bernice Luquin received a $500 scholarship from the Blue Ridge Pottery Club, including member Joey Lewis. (Contributed photo)
Contributed …
Feathered Friends – Hummingbirds complete another nesting season
A ruby-throated hummingbird sips sugar water at a feeder. During migration, blooming flowers and sugar water feeders are valuable …
Library Happenings – Sale will benefit children’s, teens’ programs
By Stephanie Eller
What Are You Watching?
“Outlander: Season four” is now available to check out! Set in a British …
Head Start accepting applications
Head Start representative Trinidad Vicente works with children in Northeast Tennessee. (Contributed photo)
By Richard Rourk
As many try …
Feathered Friends – Belted kingfisher quite successful at fishing
Female belted kingfishers are an exception to the rule that most male birds are more vividly colored than their …
Library Happenings – New books arrive, summer program ends
By Stephanie Eller
Check Me Out
Jessica Kate’s newest novel, “A Girl’s Guide to the Outback,” is about a …
Feathered Friends – Some pint-sized birds pack plenty of pugnacious attitude
A male red-winged blackbird perches in an alert stance, ready to curb intrusions by other birds into his territory. …
Library Happenings – Book sale set for Friday, July 31
By Stephanie Eller
Brand New This Month
“Half Moon Bay” by Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman is about Deputy Coroner Clay …
Unicoi County Animal Shelter in need of donations
By Richard Rourk
As COVID-19 continues to change the day-to-day lives of humans, it also continues to make an impact …
Feathered Friends – County bird count finds 110 species
A trio of Northern Rough-winged Swallows perch on a branch. A total of 39 of these swallows were found …
Library Happenings – Services available for visually impaired patrons
By Stephanie Eller
When I have a free moment, I like to wander through the library to get better acquainted …
HERBalachia sewing seeds of wisdom
Top photo, HERBalachia students forge for wild foods at Blackberry Blossom Campground where they have graduation. Above, Michelle Bouton …
Feathered Friends – Gray catbird noisy visitor, but not showy
A gray catbird visits a backyard bird bath for a drink. (Photo by Jack Bulmer/Pixabay.com)
By Bryan Stevens
Thomas …
Sales tax holiday weekends set
From Staff Reports
Mark your calendars. For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends …
Library Happenings – Staff happy to see patrons return to library
By Stephanie Eller
We have truly enjoyed seeing everyone back in the library! We are so glad that patrons can …
Local farmers markets open for season
This local honey vendor was one of several vendors to attend last year’s Erwin Community Market. Both the Erwin …
Feathered Friends – Indigo bunting one of most welcome birds of summer
An indigo bunting feeds on millet seeds at a backyard feeder. These dazzling blue birds are a common summer …
Library Happenings – Building reopens; curbside pickup continues
By Stephanie Eller
In case you didn’t hear, the library has now reopened for business! We are requesting that masks …