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Latest SRLS News Sep 5, 2024 Mayor’s Reading Club Comes To Pickens County Library Read More Aug 26, 2024 Discover Sequoyah Regional Library System this National Library Card Sign-Up Month Read More Aug 15, 2024 Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau Read More Jul 26, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Read More Jul 11, 2024 The Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening Read More May 17, 2024 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives $1,000 Donation from the Retired Educator Recognition Initiative Read More May 15, 2024 Georgia Department of Human Services Kiosks Now Available at Select SRLS Locations Read More May 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library on Schedule to Be Completed in Late Summer Read More Feb 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More Nov 1, 2023 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More Aug 30, 2023 The Hickory Flat Public Library Construction Is on Schedule Read More Aug 14, 2023 R. T. Jones Memorial Library Celebrates 100th Birthday Read More Jul 5, 2023 UGA athletics coming to R.T. Jones Memorial Library Read More Jul 5, 2023 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives Great Stories Grant Read More

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News and information for the Sequoyah Regional Library System SRLS News October 31, 2025 Craftsman Tool Kits & Franklin Sensors Stud Finders Read More September 4, 2025 Mural Donation at Hickory Flat Public Library Read More August 25, 2025 Sequoyah Regional Library System Announces New Pass with Funk Heritage Center Read More May 7, 2025 The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Support Our Schools Committee Read More March 21, 2025 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives 2025 Agricultural Book of the Year Donation Read More January 13, 2025 Now Available: Disc Golf Sets! Read More August 26, 2024 National Library Card Sign-Up Month Read More December 30, 2024 Holiday Open Houses Wrapped Read More November 21, 2024 Winter Literacy and Holiday Happenings at SRLS Read More September 5, 2024 Mayor’s Reading Club Comes To Pickens County Library Read More August 15, 2024 Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau Read More July 26, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Read More July 11, 2024 The Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening Read More May 17, 2024 SRLS Receives $1,000 Donation from the Retired Educator Recognition Initiative Read More May 15, 2024 Georgia Department of Human Services Kiosks Now Available at Select SRLS Locations Read More May 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library on Schedule to Be Completed in Late Summer Read More February 1, 2024 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More November 1, 2023 Hickory Flat Public Library Update Read More August 30, 2023 The Hickory Flat Public Library Construction Is on Schedule Read More August 14, 2023 R.T. Jones Memorial Library Celebrates 100th Birthday Read More July 5, 2023 Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives Great Stories Grant Read More July 5, 2023 UGA athletics coming to R.T. Jones Memorial Library Read More

Sequoyah Con 2025 Three Themes | Three Locations | One Day SEQUOYAHCON 2026 MARCH 14th, 2026 PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY - R.T. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY - WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY The Sequoyah Regional Library System presents 3 mini-conventions across multiple counties featuring popular fandoms, activities, and programs; all for free! All ages are welcome to participate in scheduled events that will take place at the Pickens, R.T. Jones, and Woodstock libraries! First hosted in 2016 to great success, SequoyahCon is now scheduled for 1 action packed date! EVENTS AND REGISTRATION PICKENS COUNTY LIBRARY: OUTER SPACE PROGRAM SCHEDULE R.T. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY: SUPERHEROES PROGRAM SCHEDULE WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY: UNDER THE SEA PROGRAM SCHEDULE

< Back Hickory Flat Public Library Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) celebrated the official opening of the Hickory Flat Public Library on Thursday, July 25, with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. “This library is all about people and spaces,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “We still have books, with better browsing. We still have technology. But what you will find in here are some unique spaces. These spaces are meant for people to gather. For people to meet. For people to connect, explore, discover.” Speakers in attendance included Pam Carnes, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, and Library Trustee, Eric Rein, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Chair, and Library Trustee, Tom Hill, Chair of the Cherokee County Library Board and Sequoyah Regional Library System Board, and Commissioner Richard Weatherby. The Hickory Flat Renovation and Expansion Project officially began on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 with a celebratory groundbreaking featuring Sequoyah Regional Library System staff and board members turning the soil with Cherokee County officials and the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce. The finished renovation of the Hickory Flat Public Library building, originally built in 1993, includes an addition of 7,800 square feet to the building. The building was designed by CAS Architecture and built by Hollandsworth Construction. With an expanded and renovated library facility, the Sequoyah Regional Library System community will have more space for books and technology; larger areas for programs, meetings, collaboration, and creation; and additional seating for study and quiet reading. Hickory Flat Public Library Full Service Hours: Monday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM To view the library system’s full programming schedule and register for events, visit https://bit.ly/Calendar-SRLS . Please continue to visit our website, SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org , for updates and announcements about the project, as well as up-to-date service hours for the Hickory Flat Public Library Previous Next

< Back The Hickory Flat Public Library Construction Is on Schedule Aug 30, 2023 Sequoyah Regional Library System has announced that construction of the Hickory Flat Public Library Renovation and Expansion project, which broke ground in January of 2023, is currently scheduled to be completed in early 2024.“The next steps include framing, exterior walls, and windows,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “With the work that has been completed in the past few weeks, the building is really starting to take shape.”A majority of the site work has been completed, including utility lines and new building pads that will extend the square footage of the building for expanded youth, programming, and teen spaces. The finished renovation will include an addition of 7,800 square feet to the building. With an expanded and renovated library facility, the SRLS community will have more space for books and technology; larger areas for programs, meetings, collaboration, and creation; and additional seating for study and quiet reading. The Hickory Flat Public Library building will be closed to the public for the entirety of the construction. During the construction, community members can still access SRLS programs and services by visiting any of the neighboring libraries in Cherokee, Pickens, and Gilmer counties. Designed by CAS Architecture, the Hickory Flat Library Renovation and Expansion construction is being completed by Hollandsworth Construction. Previous Next

The Pickens County Library has received a donation of four “Books of the Month” from the Pickens County Farm Bureau. SRLS News Pickens County Library Receives Book Donation from Pickens County Farm Bureau August 15, 2024 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.

Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives 2025 Agricultural Book of the Year Donation SRLS News Sequoyah Regional Library System Receives 2025 Agricultural Book of the Year Donation March 21, 2025 The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are jointly promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” to Sequoyah Regional Library System. The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) and Georgia EMC have given each county Farm Bureau in Georgia enough books for every public library in the county. The Cherokee County Farm Bureau, Pickens County Farm Bureau, and Gilmer County Farm Bureau each delivered a copy of the book to Sequoyah Regional Library System. Denise Forward, Program Coordinator for Cherokee County Farm Bureau, presented the book to Kersting Shaw, R.T. Jones Memorial Library Assistant Branch Manager. Rachel Hoffbauer, Pickens County Farm Bureau Office Manager, and Kadie Shaw, Public Relations of Amicalola EMC, presented the book to Katie Dobson, Pickens County Library Branch Manager. Candra Frady, Gilmer County Farm Bureau Office Manager, presented the book to Alex Thomerson, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager. “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden,” written by Peggy Thomas and illustrated by Neely Daggett, follows Jackie and her garden friends as they discover the wonders of gardening, soil secrets and the magic of composting. They embrace the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting their own food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the “magical cycle of growth and sustainability continues anew.” The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture selected the book as its 2025 Book of the Year for its accurate and positive portrayal of agriculture. The GFA began donating accurate books about agriculture to each public library in Georgia in 2016. Georgia EMC joined the foundation as a sponsor of this endeavor in 2018.

< 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

Vendors:The Sequoyah Regional Library System requires a Vendor Packet from organizations that we work with in order to satisfy E-Verify requirements and for our internal accounting needs. Vendors The Sequoyah Regional Library System requires a Vendor Packet from organizations that we work with in order to satisfy E-Verify requirements and for our internal accounting needs. Vendor and Purchasing Policies Vendor Application Packet For some purchases, we are required to post a request for proposal or an invitation to bid. Current Request For Proposals Are Closed.

Service Associate (PT) – Pickens County Library-This position is central to customer service, providing timely assistance to the public and responding to a variety of requests. Join Our Team! Service Associate (PT) – Pickens County Library About the Role This position is central to customer service, providing timely assistance to the public and responding to a variety of requests. This frontline position anticipates and meets the needs of users in the most visible way. This position also aids in maintaining the materials collection. Fully supported by all of the other sectors and departments, they work to provide quality customer service to the library community. Individuals in this position can expect to spend 60% of their time assisting the public from a library service desk and 40% of their time assisting with circulation/collection maintenance. First Review of Applications: Begin on 2/9/2026, and continue until the position is filled. Location: Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA 30143 Salary & Benefits: $12.00 per hour Schedule: Part-Time, 17 hours per week. Work schedule will vary and flexibility is required. Schedule will include a combination of day, evening and weekend hours. This library is open 7 days a week. Responsibilities: Assist at the service desk and provide staff support as needed. Use of library automation system and implementing circulation procedures. Understand and perform circulation operations for all library materials. Understand and perform procedures for shelving, shifting and shelf reading. Assist the public in locating, selecting, and using resources. Proactively interact with the public to ascertain what they need and ensure they find it. Ensure proper order of books, and neat orderly appearance of public areas. Enter data in library automation system or other software, maintaining confidential records and circulation databases. Handle financial transactions, count money and make change accurately. Qualifications: Requires High School Diploma or equivalent. 1 year job related experience; preferably working with the public in a customer service or retail field. Bilingual ability is a plus in serving a diverse community. Skills & Abilities: Basic computer skills including the ability to type, operate a computer and navigate the internet. 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

Tax Information | Sequoyah Regional Library System Tax Information Sequoyah Regional Library System provides limited quantities of federal tax forms as a public service. Georgia tax forms are available online, and copies of some forms can be printed at the library. A small fee is charged for printer usage. Availability of certain tax forms is not guaranteed. For more information, please contact your local library. Ball Ground Public Library: 770-735-2025 Gilmer County Library: 706-635-4528 Hickory Flat Public Library: 770-345-7565 Pickens County Library: 706-692-5411 Rose Creek Public Library: 770-591-1491 R.T. Jones Memorial Library: 770-479-3090 Woodstock Public Library: 770-926-5859 Need help with your taxes? Sequoyah Regional Library System is hosting tax prep aid at the following locations… R.T. Jones Memorial Library AARP Free Tax Preparation Each Thursday from February 5, 2026 – April 9, 2026, 11:00am – 5:00pm Appointments are on a first come, first served basis and limited spots are available. Woodstock Public Library United Way Free Tax Preparation Each Friday from February 13, 2026 – April 10, 2026, 10:30am - 3:00pm *Tax prep aid will not occur on Friday, March 6th, 2026 or Friday, April 3,2026 Appointments are on a first come, first served basis and limited spots are available. Federal Tax Forms Georgia Tax Forms