R.T. Jones Memorial Library

Summer may be coming to an end, but your local library has fun events at NO COST all year round! 📚🎉

Check out our calendar to see all of our exciting events this August.

See full program details and register for select programs here:
🔗 bit.ly/Calendar-SRLS

Read Books, Win a Free Atlanta Hawks Ticket! 📚🏀

Students K-12 who read five books earn 1 FREE youth ticket to a select Hawks game during the 2026-2027 season.

Learn more here:
🔗 bit.ly/SRLS-HawksCheckItOut

Help us shape the future of the library! August 8, 10:00am - 12:00pm, R. T. Jones will be hosting a Community Input Drop-In Event!

Help us shape the future of the library! 📚☀️

Our current Strategic Plan is coming to an end and we're looking for community input to help us create our new one.

Please stop by anytime at one of the following Community Input Drop-In Events to help us shape the future of the library!

☀️ August 1, 10:00am - 12:00pm | Pickens County Library
☀️ August 1, 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Gilmer County Library
☀️ August 4, 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Gilmer County Library
☀️ August 6, 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Woodstock Public Library
☀️ August 8, 10:00am - 12:00pm | R.T. Jones Memorial Library
☀️ August 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Pickens County Library

Teacups and triceratops! Tomorrow is DinoDay at RTJ! Join us for a dinosaur themed tea party. Wear your tea party or Jurassic best. There will be socializing and crafts including a succulent mug planter, book page fans, and more! Be ready for a roaring good time!

Join us TOMORROW MORNING for a special presentation from the Cherokee County Animal Control. These officers will teach children how to properly take care of an animal along with the basics of bite prevention - Important topics for any child who wants to get a new pet or already spends a lot of time around animals!

Join us tomorrow! Make your own pet rock! Be inspired by the classic 70s version or your own modern take. No registration required. While supplies last.

Join us at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library this Friday at 11am for a special presentation from the Cherokee County Animal Control. These officers will teach children how to properly take care of an animal along with the basics of bite prevention - Important topics for any child who wants to get a new pet or already spends a lot of time around animals!

We're throwing a birthday party to celebrate America turning 250 years old! Join us at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library this Friday at 3:30pm for games, crafts and other festive activities. We hope to see you there! 🎂🦅🎈