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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 the spring of 2024. Hickory Flat Public Library Construction Project HOW LONG DID THE PROJECT TAKE? WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION? The Hickory Flat Public Library began renovating and expanding its facilities in January 2023. The project included a renovation of the Hickory Flat Public Library building, originally built in 1993, and was completed in July 2024. The library’s previous 10,000 sq. ft. was expanded and 7,800 sq. ft. was added. Hollandsworth Construction led the construction project. With an expanded and renovated library facility, the Hickory Flat community now has more space for books and technology; larger areas for programs, meetings, collaboration, and creation; and additional seating for study and quiet reading. HOW DID THE LIBRARY FUND THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION? The total construction contract for the Hickory Flat Renovation & Addition project was $6,754,039.00. Funding for this project was available from Cherokee County’s SPLOST program. Additional funding includes a $2,000,000 Capital Outlay Grant, administered by the Georgia Public Library Service. These grants are funded by the sale of bonds and must be approved by the state legislature. WHICH LIBRARIES ARE CLOSEST TO THE HICKORY FLAT PUBLIC LIBRARY? Hickory Flat community members may use their Hickory Flat Public Library card at any location within the Sequoyah Regional Library System. The nearest SRLS libraries to the Hickory Flat location are the R.T. Jones Memorial Library at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton and the Woodstock Public Library at 7735 Main Street. WHERE CAN I GO TO FIND MORE INFORMATION OR ASK QUESTIONS? Please continue to check this page for updates and announcements about the construction project. Contact the library online or via Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram to ask questions and receive information about services and programming. Visit sequoyahregionallibrary.org to access up-to-date information about library hours and locations. For answers to additional questions, please contact SRLS Executive Director Angela Cortellino (angela@seqlib.org, 770-479-3090 Ext. 230). Our Hickory Flat Public Library in Canton, located at 2740 East Cherokee Drive, is open to the public PREVIOUS HICKORY FLAT PROJECT UPDATES 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. The Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening Sequoyah Regional Library System invites all members of the community to join them at 2740 East Cherokee Drive as they open their doors for the first time to celebrate the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the renovated Hickory Flat Public Library on July 25. Following the 3 PM ribbon cutting ceremony there will be tours, refreshments, and an opportunity to sign up for library cards. An additional Summer Discovery Finale will be held at 4:30 PM with a fun puppet show with That Puppet Guy. "We are looking forward and ready for the ribbon cutting, not just as a celebration for the opening but an opportunity to say thank you,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “This renovation and expansion of our library was possible because of community support, and the support of our local and state leaders. The project was funded by SPLOST and a state grant. The ribbon cutting is a celebration of all the things that made the project possible." 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. "This library is all about people,” says Cortellino. “We have a variety of spaces for groups of all sizes to gather and connect. Places for children to play and adults to discover. Places to learn and places to reflect. I think everyone will find something in this space to connect with." 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. "We are incredibly excited to feature our Third Space, a place where anyone can come and get work done, relax, or have a quick meeting,” says Cortellino. “This space is meant to reflect a variety of needs, for everyone." 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. Hickory Flat Public Library on Schedule to be Completed in Late Summer 5/1/2024 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 late July of 2024. The majority of construction on the building has been completed. The next phase of the project consists of shelving installation, furniture installation, collection reshelving, equipment and technology installation, as well as staff placement and training. This phase is expected to take up to 12 weeks to complete. Updates to the design of the Hickory Flat Public Library include three conference rooms, a larger community room with updated technology, an outdoor courtyard with an exciting play design for children, and a unique roof with elevated roof stacks. “Our architect got creative, working within the confines of the existing roof line and revolving roof conditions, without adding additional unnecessary cost to the budget,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “The entire building was painted to update the appearance and match the overall aesthetic of the renovated space, which includes existing exterior brick.” The design also reflects a building meant for community use. “In addition to the conference rooms and Community Spaces , this design features a space we are calling ‘the third space.’ It is a space someone can work in, meet others in, or just casually gather,” added Cortellino. The third space design at the Hickory Flat Library features multiple access points to power, flexible furniture, unique seating, and even access to a kitchenette. “We want the community to feel like this is where they can come and spend time, and accomplish what is important to them.” With an expanded and renovated library facility, the 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 project includes a renovation of the Hickory Flat Public Library building, originally built in 1993. The library’s original 10,000 sq. ft. will be expanded and 7,800 sq. ft. will be added. Designed by CAS Architecture, the Hickory Flat Library Renovation and Expansion construction is being completed by Hollandsworth Construction. Please continue to visit SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/hickory-flat-project for updates and announcements about this project.

Hickory Flat Library Sequoyah Regional Library System Hickory Flat Library Address 2740 East Cherokee Drive Canton, GA 30115 Contact 770-345-7565 Branch Manager: Lisa Fowler Opening 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 HICKORY FLAT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday CLOSED COMMUNITY SPACES UPCOMING EVENTS

The Sequoyah Regional Library System Administration About Your Library Administration Team Angela Cortellino Executive Director angela@seqlib.org Paula Hagen Administrative Assistant phagen@seqlib.org Kara Rumble Deputy Director rumblek@seqlib.org Julie Wise Finance Manager wisej@seqlib.org Billy Rathburn Information Technology Director rathburnb@seqlib.org Joan Osborne Collection Services Director osbornej@seqlib.org Rebecca Camp Patron Experience Manager campr@seqlib.org John Rodgers Operations Manager rodgersj@seqlib.org Sarah Childers Marketing Manager childerss@seqlib.org Lisa Mosley Outreach Manager mosleyl@seqlib.org Policies Policies Anchor Privacy and Disclosures View Policy Internet use View Policy Parent & Teachers View Policy Public Service View Policy Collection View Policy

Sequoyah Regional Library Experience Passes Museums, Nature, and Arts Experience Passes Funk Heritage Pass Michael C. Carlos Museum Macon Museum Shakespeare Tavern History Cherokee Museum Mimms Museum of Technology and Art Georgia State Parks Woodstock Arts The Breman Museum Go Fish Georgia Chattahoochee Nature Center Center for Puppetry Arts Alliance Theatre Museums Funk FUNK HERITAGE PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE Located on the Reinhardt University campus, the Funk Heritage Center is a certified National Park Service Trail of Tears Interpretive Site. Visitors can explore their numerous informative exhibits that will immerse them in narratives reaching far into the region’s ancient past. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the museum with you. The Pass is good for four (4) free admissions to the museum. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $40.00 The Funk Heritage Center pass is valid for regular admission only and not for special events. HISTORY CHEROKEE PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE History Cherokee is a nonprofit organization engaged in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Cherokee County history. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the museum with you. The Pass is good for four (4) free admissions to the museum. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $40.00 The Cherokee County History Center Pass is valid for regular admission only and not for special events. History Cherokee The Breman, Atlanta's Jewish Museum is home to the permanent exhibition Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years, 1933-1945 ; the Blonder Family Gallery dedicated to Southern Jewish History ; and the Schwartz Gallery, which hosts a variety of traveling and rotating exhibitions . The Museum Library and Cuba Family Archives add to the on-site offerings while The Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education provides a wonderful educational resource for students, teachers, and lifelong learners. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. Please visit the Breman Museum's website for current hours, as they are subject to change. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the museum with you. The Pass is good for four (4) free admissions to the museum. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $50 The Bremen Museum Pass is for general admission only and is not valid for special events or exhibits. BREMAN MUSEUM PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE Breman Anchor 1 MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE Set in the heart of Emory’s Atlanta campus, the Michael C. Carlos Museum is a dynamic, interdisciplinary center for the study of art and culture, with collections from Africa; ancient Egypt, Nubia, and the Near East; ancient Greece and Rome; the Indigenous Americas; and South Asia; as well as American and European Works on Paper. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the museum with you. The Pass is good for six (6) free admissions to the museum. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $40.00 The Michael C. Carlos Museum Pass is valid for regular admission only and not for special events. Carlos MACON MUSEUM PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY MUSEUM OF ART & SCIENCES TUBMAN MUSEUM GA SPORTS HALL OF FAME The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, is the country’s largest state sports museum. The Museum of Arts & Sciences includes the Discovery House (with three floors of interactive exhibits,) the Planetarium and Observatory with multiple showtimes daily, and Science on a Sphere, a room-sized, global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six-foot diameter sphere. The Tubman Museum celebrates African American art, history and culture, the largest museum in the nation dedicated to educating people about the Art, History and Culture of African Americans. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the museum of your choice with you. The Pass is good for four (4) free admissions to the museum of your choice. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $100.00 The Macon Museum Pass is valid for regular admission only and not for special events. Macon The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art located in Roswell, was created to preserve this history, and educate visitors on the past and future of computing, empowering the innovators of tomorrow. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY Computer Nature GO FISH CENTER PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE The Go Fish Education Center, operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division and is core to the Go Fish Georgia Initiative. The Center’s facilities, programs and outreach directly support the Initiative’s mission to promote and enhance boating and fishing tourism in Georgia and to boost economic development in communities across the state. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the center with you. The Pass is good for four (4) free admissions to the center. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $20.00 Go Fish CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE GEORGIA STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES PASS The Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks & Historic Sites manages more than 60 properties that preserve the state's environment and history. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Colonial Coast, our sites offer an exceptional variety of resources from mountains, lakes, and fields to battlefields, historic homes and Native American sites. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to a state park or historic site with you. The State Park Hang Tag is good for parking only at any Georgia state park. The Historic Site Pass is good for two (2) free admissions to any Georgia historic site. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: State Park Hang Tag - $50.00, Historic Site Pass - $50.00 The Historic Site Family Pass may be used once per day, per site, per family. The Historic Site Pass is valid for regular admission only and not for special events, tours, or program fees. Parks CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE The Chattahoochee Nature Center's mission is to connect people with nature. At the center you can explore metro Atlanta’s nature destination. Enjoy trails, exhibits, programs, and events on 127 acres of forest, wetland, and river habitat. on the Chattahoochee River, an experience, unlike any other Atlanta attraction. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the center with you. The Pass is good for four (4) free admissions to the center. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $45.00 The Pass may be used during the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s normal operating hours. The Chattahoochee Nature Center Pass is valid for regular admission only and not for special events. Nature Center Arts Shakespeare SHAKESPEARE TAVERN PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE The home of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, the Shakespeare Tavern® Playhouse has an enchanting history and a prime location in downtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Shakespeare Company is a bright and talented group of professionals who interpret, direct, produce and perform the works of William Shakespeare...and much more! Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. When you check out the Pass, you will be given a Voucher to accompany the Pass. You must bring the Pass and the accompanying Voucher to the theatre with you. The Pass is good for two (2) free tickets to a performance at the Shakespeare Tavern, either for general admission OR for balcony tiered seating performance. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $60.00 Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may not be available for closing weekend performances or non-Atlanta Shakespeare Company productions, such as companies renting the Playhouse. CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE WOODSTOCK ARTS PASS Since 2002, Woodstock Arts Theatre has been providing world-class theatre productions in the heart of Woodstock. Since then, the theatre has expanded to attract the Greater Northern Atlanta area with professional and semi-professional talent as well as receiving 9 Metropolitan Atlanta Theatre Awards. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the theatre with you. The Pass is good for four (4) admissions into a Woodstock Arts theatre production. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $40.00 The Woodstock Arts Theatre Pass is valid for regular admission only and not for special events. Woodstock Arts THE ALLIANCE THEATRE PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE The Alliance Theatre is a theater company in Atlanta, Georgia, based at the Alliance Theatre, part of the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center Founded in 1968, the Alliance Theatre is the leading producing theater in the Southeast, reaching more than 165,000 patrons annually. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the theatre with you. The Pass is good for four (4) admissions to a Family Series production or two (2) admissions to a Coca-Cola and Hertz Series production Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $75.00 Tickets are purchased using the promo code on the Pass. Go to https://www.alliancetheatre.org/librarypass or scan the QR code on the pass Enter the Pass’ promo code in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Select our desired performance, date, and time. Tickets will appear as price type "Library Pass” Select the number of tickets using this price type and complete the checkout process. A confirmation email will be sent to your email. Library Pass tickets will be held for pickup at the Box Office. The Alliance Pass is valid for current shows only and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alliance Theatre CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS PASS CHECK AVAILABILITY VISIT THEIR WEBSITE The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure — a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances. Pass Details Available for checkout to adult patrons only. You must check the Pass out and bring it to the center with you. The Pass is good for four (4) admissions to the World of Puppetry Museum or a patron can receive a 25% discount on an All-Inclusive Ticket. An All-Inclusive ticket is for one (1) person and includes: a family series performance, a create-a-puppet workshop, and the admission to the museum. Checkout period: 7 days Renewals: 1 Holds allowed: No Replacement fee: $32.00 This discount is not valid for online sales, for previously purchased tickets, for group ticket sales, or with any other discount. The All-Inclusive discount must be redeemed on the day of their visit to the Center. It is highly suggested patrons call at least 48 hours in advance to inform the Center they will be using the Pass to redeem an All-Inclusive Ticket. Puppetry

3D Printers are available to the public to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file. The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request. 3D Printing Please review the 3D Printer Policy and Guidelines for Use before submitting a request. Reserve to use one of our 3D printers! Hands-on 3D printer use is available to SRLS cardholders ages 18 and older. Policy: 3D Printers are available to the public to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file. The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request. The Library’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to create material that is: Prohibited by local, state or federal law. Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others. (Such use may violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.) Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment. In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printers will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection. Users must complete a 3D Print Request Form before their print job is accepted. Print jobs must be under three hours, unless approved by library administration. Only Library staff or patrons with a completed user waiver will have hands-on access to the 3D printers. Cost per gram is posted prominently near the machines and is established by the County Library Board of Trustees which may change the fee at any time by action of the Board of Trustees. Guidelines for Use (Library Staff Led 3D Print Request): Complete a 3D Print Request Form before print job is started. Print jobs more than 3 hours may not be available for immediate print. Cost of printing will be 15 cents per gram minimum charge of $3.00 per each print job. You will be notified when your print job is complete. Items printed will be picked up within 7 days during regularly scheduled library hours, after which they will become property of the Library. Items must be picked up by the individual who requested the print job. Print time will be scheduled by library staff. PLEASE NOTE: A “complete” print job does not always mean “successful.” The library will still notify you of completion even if it does not come out perfectly. Reprints will only be available in the event of machine malfunction. Failed prints due to errors within the 3D model (print file submitted) will still be charged for materials used. All print jobs are pending until approved by library staff. Guidelines for Use (Patron Led 3D Printer Reservation Request): Guidelines for Use (Patron Led 3D Printer Reservation Request): Complete a 3D Print Request Form before the print job is started. 3D Printer Reservations are available to library cardholders ages 18 and older. Print jobs must start and end during library operating hours and take no more than 3 hours to complete. You can estimate the print duration for your 3D object using Cura Lulzbot, this 3D printing calculator, or comparing your 3D object to one of our samples shown later in this form. 3D printer users must remain on the library premises until the completion of their 3D print. Cost of printing will be 15 cents per gram minimum charge of $3.00 per print job. 3D printer filament will be provided by the library. Print time will be scheduled by library staff based on your request. Please wait to receive a confirmation of your reservation before coming to the library to print. PLEASE NOTE: A “complete” print job does not always mean “successful.” Reprints will only be available in the event of machine malfunction. Failed prints due to errors within the 3D model (print file submitted) will still be charged for materials used. All patron led 3D printer reservation requests are pending until approved by library staff. 3D Printing Request Form 3D Printing Waiver 3D Printing at SRLS Video

Sequoyah Regional Library System Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening SRLS News Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening July 11, 2024 The Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting will be held on July 25 at 3 PM. Sequoyah Regional Library System invites all members of the community to join them at 2740 East Cherokee Drive as they open their doors for the first time to celebrate the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the renovated Hickory Flat Public Library on July 25. Following the 3 PM ribbon cutting ceremony there will be tours, refreshments, and an opportunity to sign up for library cards. An additional Summer Discovery Finale will be held at 4:30 PM with a fun puppet show with That Puppet Guy. "We are looking forward and ready for the ribbon cutting, not just as a celebration for the opening but an opportunity to say thank you,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “This renovation and expansion of our library was possible because of community support, and the support of our local and state leaders. The project was funded by SPLOST and a state grant. The ribbon cutting is a celebration of all the things that made the project possible." 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. "This library is all about people,” says Cortellino. “We have a variety of spaces for groups of all sizes to gather and connect. Places for children to play and adults to discover. Places to learn and places to reflect. I think everyone will find something in this space to connect with." 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. "We are incredibly excited to feature our Third Space, a place where anyone can come and get work done, relax, or have a quick meeting,” says Cortellino. “This space is meant to reflect a variety of needs, for everyone." 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.

Sequoyah Regional Library System is excited to offer a Sequoyah Spot at Hill Freeman Library on the Reinhardt University campus. Reinhardt University Sequoyah Spot Address 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska, GA 30183 Contact 770-720-9120 Library@Reinhardt.edu Opening Hours LOCATION HOURS Sequoyah Regional Library System is excited to offer a Sequoyah Spot at Hill Freeman Library on the Reinhardt University campus. At this Sequoyah Spot, you can: Apply for a SRLS library card Check out Reinhardt library materials Utilize Reinhardt study rooms Pick up your SRLS holds Return SRLS Materials Attend Storytime and other programs Visit the Funk Heritage Center at no cost when you check out the Funk Heritage Center Experience Pass

About the history of Sequoyah Regional Library System About Your Library History of SRLS In September of 1922, the Canton Woman’s Club put forth the initial plans for a public library in Canton, and in 1923, the club gave a collection of books which established Canton’s first public library. The collection was housed in rent-free space behind Higgins Jewelry Store on Main Street and presided over by the late Miss Malinda Roberts who volunteered to keep it open two days a week. In 1957, the R.T. Jones Foundation bought the old McAfee home on Main Street to house the library, also providing the $25,000 needed to remodel the home for library use. At this time, the library became qualified for State aid which enabled the library to expand its collection. The State also loaned the library a bookmobile in 1957 until the library purchased its own in 1958. In 1932, Pickens County Library had its beginnings when a group of 4-H girls and Home Demonstration Clubs expressed a desire for something to read. Henrietta White Darnell, a Home Demonstration agent, borrowed fifty books at a time from the Georgia State Library Commission and checked them out to her club members. While the present Pickens County courthouse was under construction, the library was housed in the Pickens County High School (now Jasper Middle) until 1949, when the library was given a room in the basement of the newly constructed courthouse. Charter members of the Pickens County Library Board of Trustees were Ruth Adams, Marjorie Floyd Butchart, and Henrietta Darnell. In 1958, the Pickens County Library became affiliated with R.T. Jones Library, creating the Cherokee-Pickens Regional Library. Gilmer County Library was founded in the summer of 1940 as a room inside the Gilmer County Courthouse. Started as a federal W.P.A. project, the library also had local support from J & C Bedspread Company, the City of Ellijay, and the Ellijay Women’s Club. Charter members of the Gilmer County Library Board of Trustees were Mrs. E.T. Hudson, Chairman; Mrs. R.W. Smith, Co-Chairman; Mayor Willard Holden; L.N. Foster, School Superintendent; C.F. Owen, Editor; and Mrs. Joe McCutchen, J & C Bedspread Company representative. The Gilmer County Board of Education and the Library Board of Trustees began to share responsibility and expenses, and during the summer of 1956 the library moved into a building located behind the old Ellijay Elementary School gymnasium and which also housed the old cannery (across from the present location of the First United Methodist Church). This location continued to serve as both a public and elementary school library until the current library building was constructed in 1977, and the two collections were separated. In 1957, a committee was appointed to contact Pickens and Cherokee counties with the idea of joining their regional library, with their report returning favorable if finances could be achieved. At that time, Gilmer County library was funded by a combination of State and County matching funds based on the number of students, money from the State Library Commission, and miscellaneous local donations. In 1959, plans were formalized to join the regional system with the Cherokee and Pickens counties. Commissioner Harold Hefner and Superintendent Everett Weeks agreed to increase their offices’ contributions, making it possible for Gilmer County Library to join the regional library. On July 1, 1961 the Cherokee-Pickens-Gilmer Regional Library was renamed as the Sequoyah Regional Library System. In the late 1980s, the 8,000 square foot R.T. Jones Library at 400 East Main Street was no longer sufficient for the growing population. Chairman of the Board of Trustees W.W. Denney began the search for a site to house a larger facility, and on July 20, 1989 a transaction was completed that would provide three acres for a new 30,000 square foot building. Cherokee County purchased the building on Main Street, making the site on Highway 20 near I-575 available. Groundbreaking was held March 8, 1990, and on May 1, 1991 the building opened to the public. Dedication of the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, was held June 12, 1991 with Chairman Denney giving a warm welcome and Senator Bill Hasty introducing the speaker, Lt. Governor Pierre Howard. In 1964, the Woodstock Public Library was established and as the community’s population grew, additional library space was needed to keep pace with growth. In Cherokee County, three new libraries were added as a response to the exponential growth that was taking place in the 1980s and 1990s: Rose Creek Public Library in 1991, Hickory Flat Public Library in 1993, and Ball Ground Public Library in 1997. In 1996, the Sequoyah Regional Library System signed a contract with the Cherokee County Law Library Board to administer the Law Library located in the Justice Center. More than 100 years after the beginning of R.T. Jones Library in Canton, Sequoyah Regional Library System strives to continue offering new resources, programs, and spaces to keep pace with the community’s need for more services. Pickens County Library, D.B Carrol Street location, 1980-1994 Gilmer County Library, Dalton Street Location, 1977-2007

Calendar of Events at the Sequoyah Regional Library System SRLS Events

This summer, create with your dynamic destination for discovery – the Sequoyah Regional Library System! Summer Discovery 2025 This summer, create with your dynamic destination for discovery – the Sequoyah Regional Library System! Explore your local library in June and July to participate in awesome programs at no cost featuring Jeffini the Great, amazing juggling tricks, creation-fueled education programs for all ages (kids, teens, and adults), and much more! Check out our calendar to see all we have planned – you won’t want to miss a thing! HOW DOES IT WORK? Log your reading and complete fun activities to earn digital badges to win collectible trading cards and prizes all summer long with the free Beanstack app . Beanstack includes tools to help you and your family discover books, keep track of your reading, and set reading goals. Beanstack can be accessed by visiting our official SRLS webpage or downloading the app available for iOS and Android . Our Summer Discovery Challenge will begin June 1st and pre-registration opens on May 1st! JOIN THE SUMMER DISCOVERY READING CHALLENGE Register on Beanstack to join the Summer Discovery Challenge. Read art-themed titles and complete fun activities to earn Beanstack badges, trading cards, and tickets for end-of-summer prizes. Register for the Summer Discovery challenge on Beanstack to receive a “vintage” booster pack of Sequoyah Regional Library trading cards! JOIN THE SUMMER DISCOVERY CHALLENGE CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS CHECK OUT THE SRLS LINKTREE SUMMER DISCOVERY INFO GUIDE SUMMER DISCOVERY COLLECTIBLE TRADING CARDS SEQUOYAH REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM IS GOING FINE-FREE THIS SUMMER It’s now easier than ever to experience everything your public library has to offer. Sequoyah Regional Library System is going fine-free to celebrate Summer Discovery 2025. From June 1st through July 31st, items returned to the library will not have overdue fines! Some fines may be excluded. Ask library staff for details. Thank you to all of our Summer Discovery partners. This program would not have been possible without your help!

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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. Current Partners What Does It Mean To Be A Library Partner? 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.