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Tax Information | Sequoyah Regional Library System Tax Information Sequoyah Regional Library System provides limited quantities of federal tax forms as a public service. Georgia tax forms are available online, and copies of some forms can be printed at the library. A small fee is charged for printer usage. Availability of certain tax forms is not guaranteed. For more information, please contact your local library. Ball Ground Public Library: 770-735-2025 Gilmer County Library: 706-635-4528 Hickory Flat Public Library: 770-345-7565 Pickens County Library: 706-692-5411 Rose Creek Public Library: 770-591-1491 R.T. Jones Memorial Library: 770-479-3090 Woodstock Public Library: 770-926-5859 Need help with your taxes? Sequoyah Regional Library System is hosting tax prep aid at the following locations… R.T. Jones Memorial Library AARP Free Tax Preparation Each Thursday from February 5, 2026 – April 9, 2026, 11:00am – 5:00pm Appointments are on a first come, first served basis and limited spots are available. Woodstock Public Library United Way Free Tax Preparation Each Friday from February 13, 2026 – April 3, 2026, 10:30am - 3:00pm *Tax prep aid will not occur on Friday, March 6th, 2026 or Friday, April 3,2026 Appointments are on a first come, first served basis and limited spots are available. Federal Tax Forms Georgia Tax Forms

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

Vendors:The Sequoyah Regional Library System requires a Vendor Packet from organizations that we work with in order to satisfy E-Verify requirements and for our internal accounting needs. Vendors The Sequoyah Regional Library System requires a Vendor Packet from organizations that we work with in order to satisfy E-Verify requirements and for our internal accounting needs. Vendor and Purchasing Policies Vendor Application Packet For some purchases, we are required to post a request for proposal or an invitation to bid. Current Request For Proposals Are Closed.

Support your Library with Materials donations, financial gifts, volunteers, and partnering Support Your Library Community support allows us to thrive. Here are ways you can help. Material Donations SRLS accepts material donations, up to 10 items, based on the following guidelines: Books (hardcover, paperback, trade, board, large print) published 2020 or later audiobooks published 2020 or later DVDs and Blu-rays (no date limit) Games/Puzzles High demand/popular/best-selling series and authors (any publication date) Examples: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dork Diaries Agatha Raisin mysteries Debbie Macomber We do not accept the following: Magazines VHS tapes Audio Cassettes Encyclopedias Textbooks Any item in poor condition or that has writing, personal inscriptions, strong odors, or stains. Patrons wishing to donate more than 10 items and up to 5 boxes or items that do not meet donation guidelines have the following options: The Better World Books drop box in the R.T. Jones parking lot. The Woodstock Public Library, Hickory Flat Public Library, Pickens County Library, and Gilmer County Library will accept large donations on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 11am-5pm. Financial Gifts Financial gifts support our collection, programs and other library services. By making a gift, your money will be used for the greatest need of SRLS, unless otherwise directed. Financial gifts can be made online, via mail or in-person. To gift via mail or in person, please complete the Financial Donation Form (upload form) and mail or drop it off donation to one of our locations. ATTENTION DONORS: Thank you for your generosity! Please wait while we securely process your payment. Once your transaction is complete, the page will refresh within 30 seconds with your official tax receipt, and a PayPal confirmation receipt will be emailed to you. To ensure your donation is processed correctly, please do not refresh the page, click the back button, or close your browser until your tax-deductible receipt appears. If a receipt is not generated, please contact finance@seqlib.org . DONATE Volunteer We appreciate members of the community that want to support the library through volunteering. Here are the ways those interested can get involved: Friends of the Library Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to join their local Friends of the Library group, which has regular opportunities to get involved through assisting with book sales, advocating for the library, library programs, and more. Click here to learn more about what the Friends of the Library do and how to get involved. Sequoyah Squad Volunteers Sequoyah Squad volunteers must be over the age of 18. Volunteer opportunities can be limited based on availability at our libraries. Sequoyah Squad volunteers are able to assist with shelving books, light cleaning, library programs, and more. Community members can express interest in becoming a Sequoyah Squad volunteer by submitting a Contact Us form. Teen Advisory Board & Auxiliary Teen Advisory Board 6th - 12th grade students who want to volunteer at the library can apply to our Teen Advisory Board or Auxiliary Teen Advisory Board. Click here to visit our Teen page and learn more. Kroger Community Rewards Any transactions using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations. The program is simple. If you shop at Kroger, you probably have a Kroger Plus card. When you register your Kroger Plus Card online, you can then select Sequoyah Regional Library as the organization of your choice. The SRLS Community rewards Account number is MW313. Partners Partnerships are a pathway for the Sequoyah Regional Library System to further support our Mission, Vision, and Values through a mutually beneficial relationship with longevity in mind. SRLS Partnerships can look like creating avenues for collaborating on public services, programming, cross-promoting, sharing resources, etc. The terms are generated by involved parties to ensure that they are mutually beneficial with shared responsibilities, purposeful, and sustainable for years to come. Interested in becoming a library partner? Reach out to us via our Contact Us page. Financial Donation Form Kroger Rewards Information Questions? Friends Of The Library Each of our counties has a Friends group in operation. These groups are made up of volunteers who organize themselves independently to support our libraries. What does a Friends group do? Advocate for the libraries and library services, spreading the word about libraries and lifelong learning. Raise and contribute funds for supplemental books, materials, equipment and library programs. Volunteer to help with special library events, collaborative community efforts and reading programs for children and adults. Promote the use of the library, reading and literacy programs by all members of the community Join Friends of the Library today and help support your library! Click the links below to learn more about each of our Friends group and become a member. Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries Friends of Pickens Library Friends of the Gilmer County Library Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization, your contribution is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Anchor FOL

The Sequoyah Regional Library System Success Measures Success Measures TITLE 1000+ TITLE 1000+ TITLE 1000+ TITLE 1000+ Events & Programs Cardholders Visitors Total Check Outs 2023-2024 Annual Report 2022-2023 Annual Report 2021-2022 Annual Report 2020-2021 Annual Report 2019-2020 Annual Report

The Sequoyah Regional Library System is governed by the Regional Library Board of Trustees, composed of nine members from the local county boards. Board of Trustees The Sequoyah Regional Library System is governed by the Regional Library Board of Trustees, composed of nine members from the local county boards. Appointments to the Regional Board includes five members from the Cherokee Board, two members from the Pickens Board and two members from the Gilmer Board. The Regional Board is responsible for overseeing the establishment, management, and maintenance of public libraries in the counties of Cherokee, Pickens and Gilmer. Contact the Board Sequoyah Regional Library System 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy Canton, GA 30114 770-479-3090 Contact Form Sequoyah Regional Library System Board This board meets in January, April, August, and October on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Sequoyah Regional Library Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:30 PM at Pickens County Public Library Sequoyah Regional Library Board of Trustees, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM at Pickens County Public Library Board Members Eric Rein -Chair , Cherokee County Mitchell Morgan -Vice Chair , Gilmer County Brad White-Secretary , Pickens County Joy Huddlestun , Cherokee County Carmen Slaughter, Cherokee County Rebecca Johnston , Cherokee County Hugh Beavers , Cherokee County Melissa Lowrie , Pickens County Jerry Johnson , Gilmer County Cherokee County Library Board This board meets in January, April, August, and October on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Cherokee County Library Board of Trustees, Budget and Finance Committee, Thursday, April 23, 2026, 3:00 PM at RT Jones Memorial Library Cherokee County Library Board of Trustees, Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM at R.T. Jones Memorial Library Board Members Eric Rein-Chair , Cherokee County Carmen Slaughter-Vice Chair , City of Canton Dianna Gunter-Secretary , Cherokee County William O'Neill , City of Holly Springs Luis Flores , City of Woodstock Joy Huddlestun, City of Waleska Sarah Addison , Cherokee County Rebecca Johnston , Cherokee County Pam Carnes , Cherokee County Hugh Beavers , Cherokee County Stefanie Joyner , City of Ball Ground Pam Coppage , City of Nelson Pickens County Library Board This board meets in January, April, August, and October on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Pickens County Library Board of Trustees, Budget and Finance Committee, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:30 PM at Pickens County Public Library AGENDA Pickens County Library Board of Trustees, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:30 PM at Pickens County Public Library AGENDA Board Members Melanie Pullen-Chair , Pickens County Melissa Lowrie , Vice Chair , Pickens County Caitlan Raffield-Secretary , City of Jasper Christi Hobgood , City of Jasper Sandy Tatum-Pickens County Jim Kirk- Pickens County Janelle Childree , City of Talking Rock Kristie Moss , Pickens County Brad White , Pickens County Gilmer County Library Board This board meets in January, April, August, and October on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Gilmer County Library Board of Trustees, Budget and Finance Committee, Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:00 PM at Gilmer County Public Library AGENDA Gilmer County Library Board of Trustees, Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM at Gilmer County Public Library AGENDA Board Members Jerry Johnson-Chair , Gilmer County Mitchell Morgan-Vice Chair , City of Ellijay Wendy Wells, Secretary , Board of Education Jody Henry , Gilmer County Veronica Kincaid , City of East Ellijay Ashley Ridley , City of East Ellijay Jennifer Painter , Board of Education Reece Sanford , City of Ellijay Anita Summers , Gilmer County BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE MEETING MINUTES

We are eight locations working together as one library, to serve our growing communities of Cherokee, Picken,s and Gilmer counties. About Your Library Administration CLICK HERE Board of Trustees CLICK HERE Success Measures CLICK HERE Strategic Plan CLICK HERE Guided by Open Access, Service Excellence, Community Engagement, and Continuous Learning, the Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) has a vision to be the community’s dynamic destination for discovery. We are eight locations working together as one library, to serve our growing communities of Cherokee, Pickens and Gilmer counties. Our mission is to connect people with ideas and opportunities to explore, learn, and create. Vendors CLICK HERE History CLICK HERE Contact Us CLICK HERE Fines & Fees CLICK HERE Job Opportunities CLICK HERE Policies CLICK HERE Library News CLICK HERE Support CLICK HERE

Strategic Plan Goal 1: Increase our outreach efforts to link the library and the community it serves, by forming strong connections with organizations and increasing visibility at local activities Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Goal 1: Increase our outreach efforts to link the library and the community it serves, by forming strong connections with organizations and increasing visibility at local activities. Strategies: Establish the position of an Outreach Manager. Identify opportunities for exposure of library resources and services through outreach activities. Increase off-site programming. Maximize and increase outreach tools. Goal 2: Reach community members who do not use the library and increase library card holders in our service population. Strategies: Increase external marketing efforts, identifying new ways to reach non-card holders. Identify services which appeal to non-card holders. Increase library card holders to 40% of our service population. Goal 3: Establish the library as a community gathering place for all community members. Strategies: Invite entities to join us in our spaces through programming and partnership. Streamline the process for outside entities to utilize library space. Create library spaces that invite and encourage collaboration and gathering. Goal 4: Leverage library stories. Strategies: Refine patron library story feedback process to provide more useful information that can be used in marketing. Highlight user stories to stakeholders and the community in creative and impactful ways. Work with public-facing staff to evaluate strategies to gather impactful patron stories. Goal 5: Align the Library’s efforts with the ongoing growth and progress of our community. Strategies: Develop tools to gather feedback from the community. Work with professionals to identify growth and potential. Establish a personnel plan that supports the dynamic community growth. Establish a long term plan, forecasting at least 10 years. Goal 6: Foster active and open communications with local leaders. Strategies: Improve relationships with local funding agencies. Maintain an awareness of city and county efforts and programs through establishing regular communication. Actively look to identify ways in which the Library could play a role in promoting or facilitating city and county efforts and programs. Invite local officials to library events and programming.

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Start exploring Browse, borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks from your library E-Library These services are available to all of our patrons who hold a library card in good standing. Click on an image to go to the database homepage. GALILEO Georgia Library Learning Online, more commonly known as GALILEO, lets you access a virtual library operated by the University System of Georgia, including numerous databases, abstracts, and full-text. Libby / Overdrive Overdrive/Libby lets you browse popular eAudiobooks, eBooks, and digital magazines available for users to download via the Libby app. The Palace Project The Palace Project App lets you access popular eAudiobooks and eBooks via the Palace Project app - available on Android and Apple iOS. ABC Mouse ABC Mouse lets you explore lessons in early literacy, math, social studies, art, music, and much more for children. ABC Mouse is available for use at any of our library locations. Ancestry Library Edition Ancestry Library Edition lets you discover your family’s story through a wide variety of historical records, including including census records, immigration records, periodicals, photos, and more. Ancestry Library Edition is available for use at any of our library locations. AJC Full Digital Access AJC Text-Only Access A daily newspaper in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia. Full digital access of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is available for use at any of our library locations. Text-only digital access of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is available anywhere. Beanstack Beanstack lets you track your reading and earn badges by participating in reading challenges via their website or app. Digital Learn If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. EBSCO eBooks The EBSCO eBook Public Library Collection lets you browse a collection of titles for all ages. Explora Explora is EBSCO’s platform designed for elementary students that lets you browse topics of interest or search for a topic of your choice, with search tools that can limit results by source type (e.g., magazines, news, biographies, etc.) or by Lexile range. FamilySearch FamilySearch lets you discover your family’s story through a wide variety of historical records. Financial Fit FinancialFit offers a curriculum of personal financial literacy lessons, videos, and interactive tools. To access within LearningExpress Library, click on the "Product Hub" found at the top-right of the LearningExpress Library home page. GALE Legal Forms Gale Legal Forms lets you access thousands of legal forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues at no cost. Grow With Google Grow with Google lets you explore training and tools to learn digital skills to grow your career and qualify for in-demand jobs. LearningExpress LearningExpress Library Complete is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation. Mango Mango Languages lets you access language-learning resources to help you learn 70+ languages online and on-the-go. MyHeritage MyHeritage offers a collection of over 20 billion genealogical and historical records that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place's past. Niche Academy The Sequoyah Regional Library offers free access to a wide range of videos on many topics through Niche Academy. NoveList NoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations. Reference Solutions Reference Solutions lets you access business and residential information for reference and research. SizeUp Cherokee SizeUp Cherokee makes powerful, industry-specific market research and business intelligence available to you to help your business succeed. Explore big data for small business and size up your venture against others. A library card is not required to access this resource. The Wall Street Journal A daily newspaper with a focus on business and finance.