The Sequoyah is a monthly publication of the Sequoyah Regional Library System.

Dear SRLS Community,

With another incredible Summer Learning program in the books, we’ve hit an important milestone worth celebrating. Over the past year, from July 2021 through June 2022, our awesome community checked out over *one million* items from our libraries in Cherokee, Pickens, and Gilmer County. This level of library support is only possible thanks to all of you. Here’s to one million more check-outs over the next year!

As families begin to wind down from their summer vacation, we want to remind everyone that the library is your back-to-school paradise. Students can enroll in EZ Student Accessto check out library materials without a library card,print from anywhere to a library computer (which comes in handy for all of that homework), and borrow helpful technology (including Chromebooks and Wi-Fi Hotspots) from our Library of Things. Although summer’s on its way out, our libraries continue to offer a variety of all-ages events, including a new programming series called Knowledge Base which debuts this month. We hope you enjoy it!


Angela Cortellino
SRLS Executive Director

Go Back to School with EZ Student Access!

Back-to-School season is here! Cherokee County School District, Pickens County School District, and Georgia Cyber Academy students can use their student ID numbers to borrow physical and digital materials from SRLS without the need for a library card (and without overdue fees)! During the Back to School Gateway, parents and caregivers can enroll their student in EZ Student Access on the electronic enrollment portal on the Cherokee County School District’s, Pickens County School District’s, or Georgia Cyber Academy’s website.

An Unforgettable Summer with Oceans of Possibilities!

This year’s Summer Learning Program was some of the most fun we’ve ever had at the library! With over 2,000 participants on Beanstack, over 8,000 badges earned, over 700,000 minutes read, and countless visitors to our summer events, the outpouring of support from our wonderful community has warmed our hearts. (And when it’s the middle of summer, our hearts are already pretty warm!) Thank you for diving into Oceans of Possibilities and spending your summer with us. (And remember, our libraries are here all year round with fun events and programming!)

Become a Sequoyah Knowledge Base Ace!

At SRLS, we’re passionate about connecting community members with opportunities to explore, learn, and create. Our new Knowledge Base programming series is all about creating open access to your next discovery, whether it’s learning how to support local pollinators, exploring the basics of American Sign Language, or figuring out how to jump start your business idea. Check out our event calendar each month and see what new learning experiences await.

Join our Knowledge Base Beanstack Challenge to begin your journey in becoming a Knowledge Base Ace! Once you sign up on Beanstack, you'll be able to record which programs you attended and earn prizes along the way. Participants of all ages who attend ten Knowledge Base programs between August 2022 and July 2023 will be invited to a special Knowledge Base Celebration. Click here to join the Knowledge Base Challenge today.

New Butterfly Garden at Woodstock Public Library!

In partnership with the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail, Georgia Farm Bureau, UGA Extension, and with a little help from our friends at Georgia Public Broadcasting, we are excited to present a new pollinator garden at our Woodstock Public Library. For more information about which host plants are featured, visit the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail’s official SRLS webpage.

The Pickens County Library Renovation and Expansion

As the scheduled renovation and expansion of the Pickens County Library building in Jasper nears its completion, Sequoyah Regional Library System will not be conducting any programming or library events at the Pickens Grab & Go location or at Pickens County Recreation Department for the month of August 2022. Library programming will resume in late September 2022. The Sequoyah Regional Library System locations in Cherokee and Gilmer Counties will continue to offer library programming at their locations during the month of August.


Our Pickens County Library in Jasperis currently closed to the public for renovation and expansion of its facilities. During construction, a temporary library location calledPickens Grab & Go is available inside the Mountain Education Charter High School building at 339 West Church Street. To view additional updates and operating hours of Pickens Grab & Go, visit our Pickens County Library Project webpage and FAQ. The construction project is being handled by Hogan Construction Group. Renovation and expansion is projected to be completed by September of this year.

Friends of the Public
Libraries Bookstores

The Friends of the Gilmer County Library Book Store is open for business each day during the Gilmer County Library’sregular service hours. The Woodstock Public Library Book Store, operated by the Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries, is also open for business each day during the Woodstock Public Library’sregular service hours. Visit our Friends of the Library webpage to learn more about becoming a member of the Friends in your county.


On the second Friday and Saturday of each month, the Woodstock Public Library’s Book Store is having a “live” sale featuring special items in addition to their normal inventory. Browse DVDs, CDs, book sets, recent releases, and more! Friends volunteers will be present to accept payments, make change, and take donations. To make donation arrangements, contact staff@cherokeefol.org. Learn more about how to support your local SRLS library here.

Borrow a Pass to the Alliance Theatre from Your Library!

Visitors to Sequoyah Regional Library System can now borrow a new Experience Pass which grants up to four free tickets to certain performances at the Alliance Theatre. The SRLS family of “Experience Passes” provides free or reduced cost admission to educational and recreational organizations statewide, including Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts, and over 60 State Parks and Historic Sites. To learn more about Experience Passes, click here.

Summer Learning
Program Survey

Did you participate in our library’s Summer Learning Program, Oceans of Possibilities? Please let us know how you’ve enjoyed the programs and events this summer by completing this Georgia Public Library Service survey about the Summer Learning Program.

Monday, September 5:
Closed for Labor Day

Need Help from the Library? “Ask Us!”

Our libraries have launched a new service called “Ask Us!” Sessions which allow visitors to receive one-on-one help by reserving time (up to 30 minutes per session) with a library staff member in person, by phone, or virtually. Sessions can be reserved by calling your library or by visiting SequoyahRegionalLibrary.organd clicking “Contact Us”. Our staff can help you learn to use library technology, access e-Library services, learn basic computer skills, and more. Normally librarians help people find books, but this is your chance to “book” a librarian!

Free Audiobooks for Teens! All. Summer. Long.

Sync: Audiobooks for Teens is a free summer audiobook program for teens ages 13 and older. The list of available titles changes weekly, and continues through August 17! Visit their official website  to download books using Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive.

Print From Anywhere at
Your Library!

Printing your documents at the library has never been easier. Visit the SRLS mobile printing webpage, log in with your library card number and PIN, and upload your documents. Next, simply visit a printing station at any SRLS library to print them out. No logging into a library computer required! Documents can be uploaded from a personal computer or mobile device.

Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

Could someone you know benefit from books in an accessible format? Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabledprovides reading materials for those who are blind, have low vision, are physically unable to hold a book, or have a reading disability. Ask library staff for more info. Assistive toolkits are also available to check out and take home using a library card.