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Celebrate America250 with Sequoyah Regional Library System! Throughout 2026, visit your local SRLS library to participate in numerous programs and special events for all ages that explore the history, culture, and growth of our nation! Celebrate America250 with Sequoyah Regional Library System! Celebrate America250 with Sequoyah Regional Library System! Throughout 2026, visit your local SRLS library to participate in numerous programs and special events for all ages that explore the history, culture, and growth of our nation! COMING SOON: JOIN THE AMERICA250 READING CHALLENGE MARCH 23rd, 2026 - DECEMBER 31st, 2026 Celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary with the Georgia Reads for America250 - Reading Challenge! Read at least one book from the curated reading list and do at least one activity from each of the historical categories to complete the challenge. Read. Log. Celebrate. Make your mark on history and join fellow community members in celebrating America250! Get started by downloading the Beanstack App and signing up with your SRLS library card! The Georgia Reads for America250 Reading Challenge will begin on March 23rd, 2026. JOIN THE CHALLENGE AMERICA250 READING CHALLENGE PRIZES Elementary Age Prizes All elementary aged participants who register will receive an America250 magnet while supplies last. The first 75 elementary aged participants to complete the challenge will receive a Georgia Reads America 250 shirt. Elementary aged participants who register for the challenge before July 4 can enter to win a prize drawing for one of the following books: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappapor Celebrating Georgia: 50 States to Celebrate by Jane Kurtz Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by Jonah Winter Hey, Georgia! by Malcom Mitchell Those Rebels John and Tom by Barbara Kerley When You Grow Up to Vote: How Our Government Works for You by Michelle Markel &Eleanor Roosevelt Where is Georgia by Jennifer Marino Walters Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights by James Haskins Hard Work, but It's Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter by Bethany Hegedus The Flag We Love by Pam Muñoz Ryan Middle School Age Prizes All middle school aged participants who register will receive an America250 magnet while supplies last. Middle school aged participants who register for the challenge before July 4 can enter to win a prize drawing for one of the following books: March Trilogy by John Lewis & Andrew Aydin Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes We The People: The United States Constitution Explored and Explained by Evan Sargent & Aura Lewis Your Vote Matters: How We Elect the US President by Rebecca Katzman Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson Middle school aged participants who register for the challenge before July 4 can enter to win a SRLS Swag Bag including: ● SRLS Tote ● SRLS Water Bottle ● SRLS Notebook & Pen ● SRLS Pencil Pouch ● I Love My Library Sticker High School Age Prizes All high school aged participants who register will receive an America250 magnet while supplies last. High school aged participants who register for the challenge before July 4 can enter to win a prize drawing for one of the following books: Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary by Martha Brockenbrough Fly Girls: Forgotten Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII by P. O'Connell Pearson The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation by Jonathan Hennessey & Aaron McConnell Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March by Lynda Blackmon Lowery High school aged participants who register for the challenge before July 4 can enter to win a SRLS Swag Bag including: ● SRLS Tote ● SRLS Water Bottle ● SRLS Notebook & Pen ● SRLS Pencil Pouch ● I Love My Library Sticker Adult Age Prizes All adult aged participants who register will receive an America250 magnet while supplies last. First 50 adults to complete the challenge will receive a Georgia at the US250 book. Adult aged participants who register for the challenge before July 4 can enter to win a prize drawing for one of the following books: African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals by David Hackett Fischer Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment by Allen C. Guelzo The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy Adult aged participants who register for the challenge before July 4 can enter to win a SRLS Swag Bag including: ● SRLS Tote ● SRLS Water Bottle ● SRLS Notebook & Pen ● SRLS Pencil Pouch ● I Love My Library Sticker CHECK OUT THE AMERICA250 READING LIST The Georgia Reads for America250 Reading List includes 25 books on American and Georgia history and civic literacy. Caregivers, educators, and book lovers can use this list and the corresponding America250 Reading Challenge to inspire readers to reflect on America’s past and dream big for America’s future. CLICK HERE FOR ELEMENTARY AGE TITLES CLICK HERE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE TITLES CLICK HERE FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE TITLES CLICK HERE FOR ADULT AGE TITLES ATTEND AN AMERICA250 PROGRAM AT SRLS CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL CALENDAR

The Palace Project is a digital library aiming to expand access to digital content. Available on both Android and iOS devices, the Palace Project offers an impressive range of materials, including current best-sellers and professionally-narrated audiobooks. SRLS News The Palace Project: Your Online Library March, 10 2026 It's March once again. The sun is shining and leaves are returning to the trees. You decide to spend the morning outside with a good book, but March brings more than warmth and color. It brings wind. Gale force gusts blow your pages askew and make you lose your place. You're losing a war against a force of nature, and your book is caught in the crossfire. You need an alternative way to meet your literary needs, but how can you still support your local library? Introducing: The Palace Project! The Palace Project is a digital library aiming to expand access to digital content. Available on both Android and iOS devices, the Palace Project offers an impressive range of materials, including current best-sellers and professionally-narrated audiobooks. These materials can be accessed with just a few taps on your phone or tablet and can even be downloaded for offline reading and listening. The Sequoyah Regional Library System is dedicated to making learning and exploration more accessible, and the Palace Project allows us to do just that through digital books and downloadable audiobooks. Download the Palace Project from your device's app store and access the app with your SRLS library card number and PIN. Visit the Palace Project here: thepalaceproject.org Learn more about the SRLS E-Library here: SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/elibrary

News and information for the Sequoyah Regional Library System SRLS News March 10, 2026 The Palace Project: Your Online Library Read More February 24, 2026 High-Flying Reads for SequoyahCon Read More February 17, 2026 SequoyahCon Goes to Outer Space Read More February 10, 2026 Under the Sea Reads for SequoyahCon Read More October 31, 2025 Craftsman Tool Kits & Franklin Sensors Stud Finders Read More September 4, 2025 Mural Donation at Hickory Flat Public Library Read More August 25, 2025 Sequoyah Regional Library System Announces New Pass with Funk Heritage Center Read More May 7, 2025 The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Support Our Schools Committee Read More March 21, 2025 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives 2025 Agricultural Book of the Year Donation Read More January 13, 2025 Now Available: Disc Golf Sets! Read More August 26, 2024 National Library Card Sign-Up Month Read More December 30, 2024 Holiday Open Houses Wrapped Read More November 21, 2024 Winter Literacy and Holiday Happenings at SRLS Read More September 5, 2024 Mayor’s Reading Club Comes To Pickens County Library Read More August 15, 2024 Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau Read More July 11, 2024 The Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening Read More May 17, 2024 SRLS Receives $1,000 Donation from the Retired Educator Recognition Initiative Read More May 15, 2024 Georgia Department of Human Services Kiosks Now Available at Select SRLS Locations Read More July 26, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Read More May 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library on Schedule to Be Completed in Late Summer Read More February 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More November 1, 2023 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More August 30, 2023 The Hickory Flat Public Library Construction Is on Schedule Read More August 14, 2023 R.T. Jones Memorial Library Celebrates 100th Birthday Read More July 5, 2023 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives Great Stories Grant Read More July 5, 2023 UGA athletics coming to R.T. Jones Memorial Library Read More

Sequoyah Regional Library System strives to anticipate and meet the needs and wants of its citizens by providing excellent service and materials Tax Info Catalog E-Library Visit Featured Titles SUPPORT Friends of the Library Material, Book, and Financial Donations Get a Library Card Ask us! Sessions Sessions allow you to receive one-on-one help by reserving time with a staff member at any of our locations.

Sequoyah Con 2025 Three Themes | Three Locations | One Day SEQUOYAHCON 2026 MARCH 14th, 2026 PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY - R.T. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY - WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY The Sequoyah Regional Library System presents 3 mini-conventions across multiple counties featuring popular fandoms, activities, and programs; all for free! All ages are welcome to participate in scheduled events that will take place at the Pickens, R.T. Jones, and Woodstock libraries! First hosted in 2016 to great success, SequoyahCon is now scheduled for 1 action packed date! EVENTS AND REGISTRATION PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY: OUTER SPACE PROGRAM SCHEDULE R.T. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY: SUPERHEROES PROGRAM SCHEDULE WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY: UNDER THE SEA PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Latest SRLS News Sep 5, 2024 Mayor’s Reading Club Comes To Pickens County Library Read More Aug 26, 2024 Discover Sequoyah Regional Library System this National Library Card Sign-Up Month Read More Aug 15, 2024 Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau Read More Jul 26, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Read More Jul 11, 2024 The Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening Read More May 17, 2024 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives $1,000 Donation from the Retired Educator Recognition Initiative Read More May 15, 2024 Georgia Department of Human Services Kiosks Now Available at Select SRLS Locations Read More May 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library on Schedule to Be Completed in Late Summer Read More Feb 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More Nov 1, 2023 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More Aug 30, 2023 The Hickory Flat Public Library Construction Is on Schedule Read More Aug 14, 2023 R. T. Jones Memorial Library Celebrates 100th Birthday Read More Jul 5, 2023 UGA athletics coming to R.T. Jones Memorial Library Read More Jul 5, 2023 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives Great Stories Grant Read More

< Back The Hickory Flat Public Library Construction Is on Schedule Aug 30, 2023 Sequoyah Regional Library System has announced that construction of the Hickory Flat Public Library Renovation and Expansion project, which broke ground in January of 2023, is currently scheduled to be completed in early 2024.“The next steps include framing, exterior walls, and windows,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “With the work that has been completed in the past few weeks, the building is really starting to take shape.”A majority of the site work has been completed, including utility lines and new building pads that will extend the square footage of the building for expanded youth, programming, and teen spaces. The finished renovation will include an addition of 7,800 square feet to the building. With an expanded and renovated library facility, the SRLS community will have more space for books and technology; larger areas for programs, meetings, collaboration, and creation; and additional seating for study and quiet reading. The Hickory Flat Public Library building will be closed to the public for the entirety of the construction. During the construction, community members can still access SRLS programs and services by visiting any of the neighboring libraries in Cherokee, Pickens, and Gilmer counties. Designed by CAS Architecture, the Hickory Flat Library Renovation and Expansion construction is being completed by Hollandsworth Construction. Previous Next

< Back Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) celebrated the official opening of the Hickory Flat Public Library on Thursday, July 25, with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. “This library is all about people and spaces,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “We still have books, with better browsing. We still have technology. But what you will find in here are some unique spaces. These spaces are meant for people to gather. For people to meet. For people to connect, explore, discover.” Speakers in attendance included Pam Carnes, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, and Library Trustee, Eric Rein, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Chair, and Library Trustee, Tom Hill, Chair of the Cherokee County Library Board and Sequoyah Regional Library System Board, and Commissioner Richard Weatherby. The Hickory Flat Renovation and Expansion Project officially began on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 with a celebratory groundbreaking featuring Sequoyah Regional Library System staff and board members turning the soil with Cherokee County officials and the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce. The finished renovation of the Hickory Flat Public Library building, originally built in 1993, includes an addition of 7,800 square feet to the building. The building was designed by CAS Architecture and built by Hollandsworth Construction. With an expanded and renovated library facility, the Sequoyah Regional Library System community will have more space for books and technology; larger areas for programs, meetings, collaboration, and creation; and additional seating for study and quiet reading. Hickory Flat Public Library Full Service Hours: Monday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM To view the library system’s full programming schedule and register for events, visit https://bit.ly/Calendar-SRLS . Please continue to visit our website, SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org , for updates and announcements about the project, as well as up-to-date service hours for the Hickory Flat Public Library Previous Next

< Back Mayor’s Reading Club Comes To Pickens County Library City of Jasper Mayor Kirk D. Raffield visited the Pickens County Library on August 24 as part of the Mayor’s Reading Club initiative. Mayor Raffield along with City of Jasper Fire Chief John Sherrer read storybooks aloud to community members in attendance. “Reading is critical to a child’s development and as Mayor I’m dedicated to advocating for literacy,” says Mayor Rafield. “The recent event was full of laughter and smiles. Jasper Fire Chief Sherrer read to the kids and then we had time outside with fire trucks and police cars.” The event took place in the Pickens County Library Flex Room, then continued outdoors where community members could interact with fire trucks and police cars. “This event was a success thanks to our partnership with the Pickens County library,” continues Mayor Raffield. “I look forward to additional Mayor’s reading club programs being held at the library. Thanks to the amazing library staff for your help and dedication to our community.” Launched in 2022, the goal of the Mayor’s Reading Club is to improve literacy skills and success with early reading in children and youth in Georgia cities. The program is a part of Georgia City Solutions, a Georgia Municipal Association nonprofit. To learn more about offerings and upcoming events with Sequoyah Regional Library System, please visit our website: SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org . Previous Next

< Back Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau The Pickens County Library has received a donation of four “Books of the Month” from the Pickens County Farm Bureau. Donated books include “The Garden Next Door” by Collin Pine, “Lucy Meets a Logger” by Stephanie Fuller, and “Jayden’s Impossible Garden” and “Jayden’s Secret Ingredient” by Mélina Mangal. Pictured is Rachel Hoffbauer, Office Manager of Pickens County Farm Bureau, presenting four of the Georgia Farm Bureau's "Books of the Month" to Katie Dobson, Pickens County Library Branch Manager, and Suzanne Helton, Pickens County Library Youth Services Specialist. Previous Next

The Pickens County Library has received a donation of four “Books of the Month” from the Pickens County Farm Bureau. SRLS News Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau August 15, 2024 The Pickens County Library has received a donation of four “Books of the Month” from the Pickens County Farm Bureau. Donated books include “The Garden Next Door” by Collin Pine, “Lucy Meets a Logger” by Stephanie Fuller, and “Jayden’s Impossible Garden” and “Jayden’s Secret Ingredient” by Mélina Mangal. Pictured is Rachel Hoffbauer, Office Manager of Pickens County Farm Bureau, presenting four of the Georgia Farm Bureau's "Books of the Month" to Katie Dobson, Pickens County Library Branch Manager, and Suzanne Helton, Pickens County Library Youth Services Specialist.