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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

News and information for the Sequoyah Regional Library System SRLS News February10, 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

Get excited for SequoyahCon: Under the Sea at Woodstock Public Library on March 14 with wonderful ocean-themed books at the library! Check out the following recommendations from SRLS staff members and discover something new about the great big blue. Learn more about SequoyahCon, our no-cost convention celebrating fandom and fun, on our website: SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/con SRLS News Under the Sea Reads for SequoyahCon February 10, 2026 Get excited for SequoyahCon: Under the Sea at Woodstock Public Library on March 14 with wonderful ocean-themed books at the library! Check out the following recommendations from SRLS staff members and discover something new about the great big blue. Learn more about SequoyahCon, our no-cost convention celebrating fandom and fun, on our website: SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/con For Kids Turtle Walk by Matt Phelan Go on a walk through all four seasons with this charming turtle family! Perfect For: Early Readers, at Home Storytimes CHECK OUT BOOK How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long & David Shannon Follow along with Jeremy Jacob as he learns all there is to know about being a pirate- from buried treasure to sea shanties. Perfect For: Early Elementary Readers CHECK OUT BOOK Manatee's Best Friend by Sylvia Liu Learn more about manatees, ocean wildlife, and what makes a great friend as Becca Wong fights to protect the wildlife in her backyard. Perfect For: Older Elementary / Early Middle School Readers CHECK OUT BOOK For Teens The Black Pearl by Scott O’Dell When Ramon Salazar finds a black pearl in the depths of the Vermilion Sea, his father is sure it’s the legendary Pearl of Heaven. When a terrible tragedy strikes Ramon’s village, he worries there may be a price to pay for a treasure so great. Perfect For: Older Middle School Readers, Mystery Fans CHECK OUT BOOK One Piece Volume 1 by Eiichirō Oda Monkey D. Luffy dreams of becoming King of the Pirates. Tag along as he and his crew set sail to find the greatest treasure in the world: the legendary “One Piece.” Perfect For: High School Readers, Manga & Anime Fans CHECK OUT BOOK Part of Your World by Liz Braswel Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Ariel hadn’t defeated Ursula and saved her kingdom? Taking place 5 years after Ursula’s victory, Ariel, now the voiceless queen of Atlantica, must fight for her stolen happily ever after. Perfect For: High School Readers, Disney Fans CHECK OUT BOOK For Adults Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water by Amorina Kingdon Moby Dick by Herman Melville Summer Island by Kristin Hannah While it may be imperceivable to human ears, the ocean is filled with sounds of life. Award-winning science journalist Amorina Kingdon discusses the latest scientific discoveries surrounding the vital role that sound plays in oceanic life. Perfect For: Nonfiction Readers, Science Fans CHECK OUT BOOK Read the classic tale of obsession and vengeance at sea as Captain Ahab commands his crew to join his hunt for the elusive white whale- Moby Dick. Perfect For: Classic Literature Readers, Fans of American Literature CHECK OUT BOOK Ruby, a struggling comedian, resents her mother for abandoning her and her sisters when she divorced their father. Even worse, her mother has since become a famous radio talk-show host known for her moral advice. When her mother is injured in an accident, Ruby is offered a fortune to write a tell-all about a scandalous secret of her mother’s. Will Ruby reveal her secret, or will she learn to forgive her mother as she cares for her? Perfect For: Contemporary Fiction Readers, Fans of Character Growth Stories CHECK OUT BOOK Want more book recommendations from SRLS staff members? Fill out our What to Read Next form for personalized book recommendations tailored to your tastes: bit.ly/SRLS-WhatToReadNext

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

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 10, 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

< 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

< 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

Georgia Department of Human Services Kiosks Now Available at Select SRLS Locations SRLS News Georgia Department of Human Services Kiosks Now Available at Select SRLS Locations May 15, 2024 Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) kiosks are now available for community use at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, Pickens County Library, and Gilmer County Library. DHS kiosks provide a convenient way for community members to access the Georgia Gateway portal to renew, change, and review their benefits including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS), Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Support for this program is provided through Food and Nutrition Service grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Georgia Department of Human Services.

< 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

Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives Great Stories Grant SRLS News Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives Great Stories Grant July 5, 2023 The Sequoyah Regional Library System has been selected by the American Library Association (ALA), with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as one of 58 libraries to receive implementation grants for the Great Stories Club, a thematic reading and discussion program for underserved teens. The two awarded grants include “Deeper Than Our Skins: The Present Is a Conversation with the Past” and “Finding Your Voice: Speaking Truth to Power”. As part of the Great Stories Club, staff from SRLS will work with a small group of teens to read and discuss stories that explore questions of race, equity, identity and history. The titles were selected to inspire young people — especially those facing difficult circumstances or challenges — to consider “big questions” about the world around them and their place in it. SRLS will receive two $500 programming stipends, one per theme, and 11 copies of each of the selected books. The books will be gifted to the book club participants. Since 2006, ALA’s Great Stories Club has helped libraries engage young adults with accessible, thought-provoking literature. To learn more about the Great Stories Club, please visit ala.org/greatstories .

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

< Back R. T. Jones Memorial Library Celebrates 100th Birthday Aug 14, 2023 The Sequoyah Regional Library System welcomes all members of the public to attend the 100th Birthday Celebration of the R. T. Jones Memorial Library on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:00pm. The celebration will include food, live music, and commemorative remarks from community leaders. “As we have prepared for the celebration, it has been amazing to look back and learn about the evolving role of our library in Canton over the past 100 years,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “The R.T Jones Memorial library has been an integral part of the community and an important necessity. It is exciting to celebrate the past 100 years and begin the next 100 years of service.” Leading up to the 100th Birthday Gala on Saturday, September 9, R. T. Jones Memorial Library will begin celebrating the occasion on Thursday, September 7, by welcoming community members to visit the library and make birthday cards through September 9. On Friday, September 8, join History Cherokee at R. T. Jones Memorial Library for an educational look into the history of Cherokee County. Finally, on Saturday, September 9, R. T. Jones Memorial Library invites young patrons to a Birthday Bash at 10:30am, with games, food, and music before the final celebration that evening at 7:00pm. “I’ve enjoyed learning more about how the library began in Cherokee County and watching the changes unfold through the years through pictures,” says Lisa Fowler, Branch Manager of R. T. Jones Memorial Library. “From its humble beginnings supported by private book donations to becoming an important part of the community, the R.T. Jones Memorial Library has grown with the county.” Previous Next