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The library will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day-Please use book drop for returns.

Art Guild Paints Mural for Library

Art Guild paints mural for library

Swing into Reading is the theme of the Children's Corner mural painted by Art Guild Members.  The mural artists Kathy Simms, Teresa Mauch, and Mary Lee Wilkinson were inspired  by a book illustration suggested by library manager Becky Haile.  Stop by the library to view this whimsical addition to the library. 

 Can you find the hidden paintbrush?

click here to enlarge photo

 

Summer Reading Program Ages 5-14

"Dig Into Reading" is a summer reading program for children ages 5-14. The 8 week program meets on Saturdays and begins  June 8. All sessions will be held at The Public Library at Tellico Village and will be held 9:30am-10:30am.  Registration Form

Each child will be given a logbook to record their reading progress.  Each Saturday will include programs on all things in the ground such as dinosaurs, animals, caves, rocks and more.

On July 27, the child with the most points wins a restored Toshiba laptop computer and printer.

For more information email tvlibraryquestions@hotmail.com

Sign up for Free Adult Summer Programs

Sign up sheets are now in the library for the  Adult Summer Programs. All these programs are free, but pre registration in required.  For more information call Billie Whitney at 458-6002 or email at bwhitney6002@charter.net  All presentations will be held in the library conference room

  1. June 18    9:30-10:30 am Lincoln/Jefferson, presented by David Flanagan
  2. July 16     9:30-10:30 am Photography Appreciation, presented by Doug Christman
  3. August 24 9:30-10:30 am Reader's Theater Workshop for Elementary Teachers and Interested Adults, presented by Debbie Mayberry

Children Summer Storybook Time Dates Announced

 Three week-long sessions of Storybook Time will be held this summer at the library. Storybook Time will be held in the Kegley Children's Area in the library and is designed for  ages 4,5,and 6. For more information contact Billie Whitney at 458-6002 or email at bwhitney6002@charter.net Sign up in the library. To volunteer to read please contact Billie.  Storybook Time sessions will coincide in dates with Camp Tellico. The sessions are:

  1. June 24-28   1:00-2:00
  2. July 8-12      1:00-2:00
  3. July 29- August 2  1:00-2:00

Library Mortgage Details

Here are some fast facts about the mortgage on the The Public Library at Tellico Village.

  • USDA guaranteed loan 3.375%, 40 years matures 4 April 2051
  • Loan amount $1.509 million
  • 1 year interest only payment of $32,042 paid April 1, 2013
  • Principle and interest payments of $5,886 begin May 4, 2013
  • Monthly reserve payments of $644 begin May 2013 and will continue 10 years
  • Your support through membership and donations is more important that ever.

To read more  click here

Volunteers Needed to Plan/Set up Events

Friends President Carolyn McDermott requests volunteers to sign up for event planning as well as event set up. Volunteers would only be called on as needed basis . If interested please email Carolyn at carmactn@gmail.com to indicate your volunteer interest.  To read the complete text of Carolyn's  letter, click here

Love your Library with a Gift

  •  DVD/CD certificates for 12 rentals for only $20.
  • Donation to the library any amount, but consider a brick for $150, or a leaf on the giving tree ($500,$750, or $1500) in honor or in memory of a special person.
  • Flagpole donations needed, only $850 still needed so we may proudly display the red, white, and blue. Donations of any amount appreciated.

Membership Drive Continues

The 2013 Friends of the Tellico Village Library are responsible for the mortgage, maintenance, and operating expenses of The Public Library at Tellico Village. Your support is more important than ever.  It is time to join or renew your membership. For those who have already renewed, thank you. Without your support, the new Public Library at Tellico Village could not open its doors.

Drop Off Used Printer Cartridges at Library

(no laser please)