Ask a Library Geek
The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. | Computer Lab | 3 appointments are available each day.
Would you like to get setup up to use free library eBooks, audiobooks, & online magazines? Have some computer, tablet, or smartphone questions? Want to practice using the internet or typing a document? Learn all you wanted to be able to do with your device, but never knew how. If you have any accounts, such as Apple or Google, please have passwords ready. Sorry, no device hardware or software troubleshooting. Schedule your one on one time with a Kingsport Public Library Librarian by calling the Kingsport Senior Center Front Office (423) 392-8400.
SMILE Meeting
2nd Wednesday of every month, 2:00 pm | Cafeteria
Contact Beth Freeman for more information about our Volunteer Program at (423) 343-9713 or by email at bethfreeman@kingsporttn.gov.
Utilizing Facebook 101
Wednesday, August 17, 9:00 – 11:00 am | Computer Lab
Presented by Lydia F. Hoskins, Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences, UT/TSU Extension, Sullivan County. Join Lydia to learn how to utilize FaceBook by adding friends, managing privacy settings, and using the Marketplace.
Caregiver Support Group
4th Monday of Every Month, starting August 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Card Room
Are you or someone you know the caregiver for a loved one? Join our caregiver support group, hosted by Kelvin Kuylee, MSW, Suncrest Hospice. Kelvin will introduce and discuss different topics each month to promote self-care practices to prevent burnout and cope with emotional stress while facilitating the development of a positive and supportive community of people encouraging one another and sharing experiences about what it means to care for loved ones with illness. Light refreshments will be provided.
Ballroom Dancing
Tuesdays, August 23 – September 27, 10:30 – 11:30 am | Atrium | $48.00 for 6 weeks
Ballroom dancing is a partnership dance where couples, using step patterns, move rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music. Taught by Emily and Rad Myers. We will need 10 people for class to go. Max number of people 35.
Wii Bowling Tournament
Wednesday, August 24, 11:00 am | Multipurpose Room
Join our national championship teams in a tournament with the best of the best!
Fusion Dance Class
Wednesdays, August 24 – November 9, 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Room 302
Join us for a jazz fusion dance class. This fusion dance class incorporates ragtime moves, the Charleston, lindy hop and hip-hop as well as Latin style dancing the mambo and salsa. Think of it like Broadway and the Rockettes meet Zumba! All levels are welcome. Class taught by Monica Case Harmon.
Go Bananas!
Thursday, August 25, 2:00 – 3:00 pm | $3 person | Atrium
Go Bananas, because August 25th is National Banana Split Day! Give your taste buds the thrill of delicious ice cream and luscious chocolate covering a fresh banana topped off with nuts, a cherry, and whipped cream!
Credit & Money Management Workshop
Thursday, September 15, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Computer Lab
Sarah Williams with Operation Hope, a nonprofit organization, will be at KSC to hold a Credit & Money Management Workshop. In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of making a budget, how to read a credit report and what can be done to correct errors that affect your credit rating. This is a 2 hour free workshop and lunch will be provided to participants.
Casino Night
Friday, September 30, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Come test your luck in poker, blackjack, and more! Sign-up in the Front Office.
