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Organized in '03 to support the non-operational needs of the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library.

06/12/2026

We are thrilled to be selected as one of First Horizon Bank Foundation's grant recipients! This grant will enable our Library to invest in new technology for our Full Steam Ahead! youth program. Thank you so much to Logan Young and Shane Sewell of First Horizon for taking the time to personally bring the check to us!

This project presents an invaluable opportunity to improve literacy outcomes and provide Bradley County youth with the skills necessary for success in immediate and future educational pursuits. First Horizon is invested in the success of its communities, and a partnership to help ensure our Full STEAM Ahead! initiative helps expand horizons across Bradley County.

Pictured from left to right: Shane Sewell (Sr. Community Banker), Logan Young (Market President), Meg Campbell (Foundation Chair), Keisha Parks (Library Director), Ellen Dobbs (Foundation Vice Chair), and Adam Osborne (Foundation Treasurer).

06/11/2026

🎉🦖 SUMMER READING KICK OFF PARTY 🦕🎉 Join us Friday, June 12th from 2–4pm at the library for a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family!
Help us “Unearth a Story” with dinosaur-inspired yard games, crafts, and more!
• Bounce House
• Free Hotdogs
• Free Popcorn
• Free Goodies
• Yard Games
• Crafts
➡️ Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenges and take a stroll through our incredible Bookmobile to grab a free sticker and bookmark!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

06/10/2026

Are you hungry yet? National Egg Roll Day rolls around every June 10, celebrating the crispy, savory, deep‑fried favorite that has become a staple in Vietnamese and Chinese‑American cuisine. Whether brown, white, free‑range, or organic eggs, this beloved finger food can hold just about anything — cabbage, pork, bamboo shoots, spices — all wrapped in a thick, egg‑dipped pastry that fries up golden and irresistible.

Though similar to traditional Cantonese spring rolls, the American‑style egg roll has its own identity. According to food historian Andrew Coe, the modern version likely emerged in 1930s New York, even though egg‑roll‑like dishes have been enjoyed in the U.S. since the mid‑1800s. The first widely recognized American egg roll recipe appeared in 1938, and the crunchy classic we know today hasn’t changed much since.

National Egg Roll Day itself is a newer celebration, established in 2019 to honor Van and Kim Nguyen, founders of Van’s Kitchen. After immigrating from Vietnam, they opened their Dallas restaurant in 1986 and began sharing their culture through authentic egg rolls made with fresh ingredients and family tradition — a true American dream story.

And if all this talk of egg rolls has you craving your own homemade batch, there’s a perfect local resource waiting for you: the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library.

Your library is full of Asian cuisine cookbooks, Chinese‑American recipe collections, and Vietnamese culinary guides that can help you learn:

-How to craft traditional and modern egg roll fillings

-Techniques for rolling, sealing, and frying

-Flavor variations from across Asia

-Cultural stories behind the dish

It’s a delicious way to celebrate the holiday, support your local library, and bring a little culinary adventure into your kitchen.

06/08/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 9th! Our Sassy Science Series Programs will be held on the second Tuesday of each month and will feature a different Lee University professor presenting on a scientific topic. There is a 40 minute program with a questions and answer session following the program. It is a lively and fun time to listen in and get involved in the discussion. Feel free to bring your lunch as you enjoy the program. This group will meet in the Flex Space upstairs.

The June program will be led by Dr. Mike Franklin.

Demystifying AI with Real Talk
Join us as we break through the confusing jargon, overhyped marketing claims, and general science fiction around the real world of Artificial Intelligence to see what it really is, how it will likely impact us personally and professionally, and how we can both understand it and relate it to others. Dr. Franklin is worked in the world of Artificial Intelligence for more than 20 years and is a highly sought-after international speak on the topic. His research includes future AI algorithms and architecture, multi-agent systems and simulations, and applications of AI to better that world. He has worked in the professional word for decades and in academia for the last 15 years helping to make machines work better with humans (and helping humans to better work with machines). He is currently a Professor at Lee University in Cleveland, TN, where he is involved in both Computer Science and Engineering.

06/05/2026

🍩📚 Happy National Donut Day! ☕

There’s nothing better than a great book, a fresh cup of coffee, and a delicious donut to make the day a little sweeter.

Today is the perfect day to visit Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, pick out your next favorite read, and enjoy a little quiet time relaxing with a treat in hand.

Whether you love mysteries, romance, history, or something inspiring, your next adventure is waiting on our shelves.

Stop by, slow down for a moment, and celebrate National Donut Day with a good book and a cozy break. 📖✨

06/03/2026

Get your walking shoes on!! Walk it Out Wednesday has been extended through June!

Come out every Wednesday to walk with friends around Cleveland and Lee's campus. Adults 18 and up are welcome.

06/01/2026

Come and explore the Tellus Museum traveling Fossil box with us! We will discover how fossils are created and found and even make a fossil of our own to take home!

This dynamic, hands-on activity is a part of our Summer Reading Program for children 15 and under.

05/31/2026

Ready for something fun to try? Here are a few updates on our Adult Programming.

• Pregnant Bump Buddies will not meet in June. Check back with us for further dates.

• Walk it Out Wednesday will continue through June 24.

• Check out some of our Regular Programs too like Take Root Studio Yoga, Game Night, Crochet Circle, Sharing & Caring Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group, and Knit Happens.

⭐️ Special Programs ⭐️

• Lee University Sassy Science Series: Demystifying AI with Real Talk on Tuesday, June 9⋅12:00 – 1:00pm.

•Ready, Set, Hired! Tuesday, June 9⋅1:30 – 4:00pm

• A Discussion on the Growth of Cleveland with Dr. Bill Estes on Tuesday, June 9⋅6:00 – 7:00pm.

For a complete list visit our website!

05/30/2026

Knit Happens! Bring your knitting projects to this friendly and encouraging knitting group that meets weekly on Mondays upstairs in the Library's Hiwasee Room. All skill levels are welcome to pursue knitting as the group shares tips and resources together. For ages 18 and up.

05/29/2026

Join us for the next Random Readers Book Club where we read an eclectic mix of literary genres. Meeting monthly in library Hiwassee Room on the fourth Tuesday from 1:30-2:30pm.

My Friends by Fredrik Backman is the book for this month!

Next month on July 28 @ 1:30pm the book will be All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.

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795 Church Street
Cleveland, TN
37311

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