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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

Sequoyah Regional Library System Annual Holiday Closings Library Closings Thursday, January 1, New Years Day Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Friday, April 3, Good Friday Sunday, April 5, Easter Wednesday, May 6, Closed to the Public for Staff Development Day Sunday, May 10, Mother’s Day Monday, May 25, Memorial Day Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day Saturday, July 4, Independence Day Monday, September 7, Labor Day Wednesday, November 11, Closed to the Public for Staff Development Day Wednesday, November 25, Close at 5:00 PM Thursday - Saturday, November 26-28, Thanksgiving Holidays Wednesday - Saturday, December 23-26, Christmas Holidays Thursday, December 31, Close at 5:00 PM 2026 Closing Schedule

EZ Student Access: Sequoyah Regional Library System has entered into an agreement with the Cherokee County School District to extend borrowing privileges to all students in Cherokee County Schools. Cherokee County: High School From the Library The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement the Sequoyah Regional Library System ’s mission to connect people with ideas and opportunities to explore, learn and create. The purpose of the Library of Things is to provide diverse opportunities for learning and engagement. Click here to learn more Internet Access Access the internet inside the library or from the parking lot. Parking lot internet access is available 24 hours a day. Click here to learn more Public Computers and Printing Using your student ID, you have access to desktop computers and tablets. Printing is also available. Click here to learn more Seed Libraries Browse our seed libraries at Woodstock Public Library, Rose Creek Public Library, R.T. Jones Memory Library, Ball Ground Public Library, and Gilmer County Library. Our seed libraries are made possible by our partnership with the Cherokee Master Gardeners and Gilmer Master Gardeners. Click here to learn more From Home or School Sora - The Student Reading App Use Sora to access digital content from your school and the public library. Check out this guide on adding our contents to your Sora account. This link is only for Cherokee County Public School Students. Click here to learn more Sora 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. GALILEO Overdr ive/Libby Overdrive/Libby lets you browse popular eAudiobooks, eBooks, and digital magazines available for users to download via the Libby app. Overdrive/Libby 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. The Palace Project LearningExpress Library Learning Express 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. LearningExpress Library Mango Mango Languages lets you access language-learning resources to help you learn 70+ languages online and on-the-go. Mango

The Sequoyah Regional Library System in partnership with the Master Gardeners in Cherokee & Gilmer Counties offer seed libraries. Seed Libraries The Sequoyah Regional Library System in partnership with the Master Gardeners in Cherokee & Gilmer Counties offer seed libraries. Seed libraries are at the following locations: Rose Creek Public Library Hickory Flat Library Ball Ground Public Library Gilmer County Library Woodstock Public Library The seed libraries are free to the public and allows borrowers to “check out” vegetable, herb and flower seeds. When seeds are checked out from the seed library, a form is completed. The seed libraries were started in order to encourage the community’s interest in home gardening. Seed saving is a tradition that allows for the selection and perpetuation of plants that have a particular value to a gardener. Saving the seeds of favorite plants for further use contributes to the biodiversity of local communities and connects family generations.

Sequoyah Regional Library System has entered into an agreement with the Cherokee County School District to extend borrowing privileges to all students in Cherokee County Schools. Students that opt-in to the program are added to the SRLS cardholder database. Cherokee County: Middle School From the Library The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement the Sequoyah Regional Library System ’s mission to connect people with ideas and opportunities to explore, learn and create. The purpose of the Library of Things is to provide diverse opportunities for learning and engagement. Click here to learn more Internet Access Access the internet inside the library or from the parking lot. Parking lot internet access is available 24 hours a day. Click here to learn more Public Computers and Printing Using your student ID, you have access to desktop computers and tablets. Printing is also available. Click here to learn more Seed Libraries Browse our seed libraries at Woodstock Public Library, Rose Creek Public Library, R.T. Jones Memory Library, Ball Ground Public Library, and Gilmer County Library. Our seed libraries are made possible by our partnership with the Cherokee Master Gardeners and Gilmer Master Gardeners. Click here to learn more From Home or School Sora - The Student Reading App Use Sora to access digital content from your school and the public library. Check out this guide on adding our contents to your Sora account. This link is only for Cherokee County Public School Students. Click here to learn more Sora 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. GALILEO Overdr ive/Libby Overdrive/Libby lets you browse popular eAudiobooks, eBooks, and digital magazines available for users to download via the Libby app. Overdrive/Libby 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. The Palace Project LearningExpress Library Learning Express 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. LearningExpress Library Mango Mango Languages lets you access language-learning resources to help you learn 70+ languages online and on-the-go. Mango

This position organizes library services for youth ages 12-18, including programming, school visits, facilitating the Teen Advisory Board, information assistance, and collection services at all library locations. This position also supports system programming implementation in collaboration with the Programming Manager as needed. Join Our Team! Assistant Programming Manager - HQ About the Role This position organizes library services for youth ages 12-18, including programming, school visits, facilitating the Teen Advisory Board, information assistance, and collection services at all library locations. This position also supports system programming implementation in collaboration with the Programming Manager as needed. This position provides the best possible programs and services to help support the learning needs of teens, and their families, schools and caregivers. This customer focused position anticipates and meets the needs of users in the most visible way. Individuals in this position can expect to spend 60% of their time preparing and implementing library programs, 20% of their time leading the SRLS Teen Advisory Board, 10% of their time conducting outreach relevant to the teen population, 5% of their time assisting with system programming implementation, and 5% of their time making title recommendations for young adult collections. Post Date: 2/23/2026 First Review of Applications: 3/16/2026 Location: R.T. Jones Memorial Library (HQ), 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 Salary & Benefits: $38,000.00 Annually, Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave & Holidays. State Health Benefit Plan, Flexible Benefits and Teacher Retirement System. Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Typical schedule is daytime hours, with possible evening and weekend hours. Flexibility is required. Responsibilities: Design, implement and evaluate a variety of programs and services appropriate to the identified interests and developmental needs of teens. Demonstrate creativity, openness to new ideas, knowledge of a variety of tools and techniques, flexibility and a sense of humor to create interesting and engaging programs. Oversee the SRLS Teen Advisory Board (TAB), including but not limited to recruiting members, leading regular meetings, guiding officers and their duties, managing TAB-led programming, connecting members to volunteer opportunities and recording volunteer hours, and maintaining regular communications. Promote teen library services directly to teens through school visits, library tours, etc., and through engaging caregivers, educators and other teen-serving community partners. Prepares publicity for programs through print designs and online via social media. Demonstrate broad knowledge and appreciation of teen literature, including authors and publishers. Working with collection services to build a collection designed to meet the needs of the teen community, recommending the selection of young adult collections at all branch locations. Pursue a variety of information sources, including popular media, to keep current on topics relevant to teens. Provide a schedule of teen programs for inclusion in system wide promotional materials in a timely manner. Work with the Programming Manager to maintain communication and collaboration with branch staff. Maintains a forward-thinking and positive mindset, and actively pursues resolution when conflict arises. Demonstrates a strong sense of self-motivation and displays the ability to move library tasks forward whether that be individually or with a team. Cultivates and maintains positive staff relationships on all levels. Communicates effectively and positively with a wide variety of team members internally as well as individuals externally (patrons, program presenters, and community partners). Work with the Programming Manager to help implement system programming as needed including but not limited to Local Author Market and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation. Assists with duties in absence of Programming Manager. Understand and adhere to the mission, values, and vision of the library organization and maintain current knowledge, trends and development through continuing education. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 1 year job related experience; preferably working in a library or with the public in a customer service or retail field. 1 year job related experience in program or event planning and/or working with youth. Bilingual ability is a plus in serving a diverse community. Skills & Abilities: Ability to be creative, promote new ideas and identify a variety of tools and techniques to create interesting and engaging programs. Skills in program presentation and speaking in public. Skills reflecting a high level of comfort with technology. Ability to perform basic math; understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work with others in a variety of circumstances; to deal tactfully with staff and the public; to communicate effectively with supervisor, staff and the public. Ability to understand and perform library procedures. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; lift boxes and crates of no more than 30 lbs.; move and manipulate inventory; frequent stooping, kneeling and crouching. Apply Here

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement the Sequoyah Regional Library System’s mission to connect people with ideas and opportunities to explore, learn, and create. Library of Things Why buy when you can borrow? The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement the Sequoyah Regional Library System ’s mission to connect people with ideas and opportunities to explore, learn and create. The purpose of the Library of Things is to provide diverse opportunities for learning and engagement. Abraham Lincoln Kit Abraham Lincoln Kit Assistive tool kit Assistive Tool Kit Wi-Fi HotSpot AWE Learning Tablet Blocks Rock BeeBot Robots Blocks Rock Blocks Rock Board Games Board Games Book Club Bag Book Club Bag Chime Bars Chime Bars Chromebook Chromebook Cubelets Cubelets Disc Golf Set Disc Golf Set Early literacy kit : Alphabet Early Literacy Kit: Alphabet Early literacy kit : Counting Early Literacy Kit: Counting Early literacy kit : Letters Early Literacy Kit: Letters Energy Efficiency Kit Energy Efficiency Kit Musical Kit : Guiro Musical Kit: Guiro Kendama Kendama Launchpad Launchpad Little Bits Little Bits Makey Makey Makey Makey Math Flash Math Flash Musical Kit : Triangle Musical Kit: Triangle Musical Kit : Ukulele Musical Kit: Ukulele Observing pollinators Observing Pollinators Kit Parks discovery backpack Parks Discovery Backpack Picasso Tiles Picasso Tiles Puzzles Puzzles Q-Ba-Maze Q-Ba-Maze Wi-Fi HotSpot Radon Kits Rasberry Pi Starter Kita Raspberry Pi Starter Kits Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Snap-together blocks Snap-Together Blocks Spirograph® deluxe set Spirograph® Stud Finder Stud Finder Tool Set Tool Set Wi-Fi HotSpot Wi-Fi HotSpot

Computers, Printers, Wi-Fi , Copy and scanning: Your dynamic destination for discovery Computers & Printers Computers All Sequoyah Regional Library locations have computers for public use. All public computers have Internet access and a office suite of programs installed. Internet Access Access the internet inside the library or from the parking lot. Parking lot internet access is available 24 hours a day. Printing You can print your documents at the library using one of our public computers, or from your own device. Black-and-white prints cost $0.15 per printed side. Color prints cost $0.75 per printed side. Print From Anywhere Online Printing (Printing from Home or Your Own Device) SmartAlec allows you to upload documents from your own device for printing on any SRLS printer. From a web browser: visit https://smartalecplus.smartalecprint.com/?ID=SequoyahGA From a mobile device: download the SmartALEC App from Google Play or the Apple Store Log in using your library card number and PIN (If you do not have a library card, you can log in as a Guest User.) and upload your documents. Visit a Print Release station at any SRLS location and sign in using your library card number and PIN. Copy and Scanning Service Black-and-white prints cost $0.15 per printed side. Color prints cost $0.75 per printed side. Scanning is available at all locations. About SAM ( Smart Access Manager ) SRLS uses a computer management system called “SAM” (Smart Access Manager™) that allows all computer users access time at each location. Using your Library card number and PIN (Personal Identification Number), SAM keeps track of the amount of time each user is on the computer, and limits users to three (3) total hours of use per day systemwide. Activate Your Card For Computer Use and Printing Log in to a public computer at any SRLS branch using your Library card number and PIN. (This is the same PIN you use to log in to the SRLS catalog.) Forgot your PIN? Visit a Service Desk and a library staff can help you. Out-of-town visitors should see library staff for a 24-hour Visitor’s pass.

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 AGENDA Cherokee County Library Board of Trustees, Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM at R.T. Jones Memorial Library AGENDA 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

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< 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 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives $1,000 Donation from the Retired Educator Recognition Initiative The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, in partnership with Enjoy Cherokee Magazine and WLJA 101.1 FM, has donated $1,000 to Sequoyah Regional Library System in recognition of retiring educators from the Cherokee County School District. The donation will be used to purchase materials for the library locations in Cherokee county. Previous Next