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Adventure Begins at Your Library!
Check out these links and resources for even more literary adventures this summer!

Whether you’re pushing your limits or pushing a stroller, we've got you covered.

Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital today

Animal Wonders on YouTube features the many animal adventures we encounter caring for 90+ exotic animals! We educate the public on topics like wildlife, pet care, and training tips. We enjoy sharing awesome animal facts and behind the scenes footage of what it's like caring for all of our rescued wild and exotic animals!

We  are a group celebrating the Renaissance and history in the Tri-Cities,  TN and Appalachian area coming together to create, produce and  contribute to the surrounding area for the purpose of interactive art,  entertainment, theater, arts and crafts, and music with a historical and  fantasy venue. It is also our purpose to utilize Appalachian and Old  World cultures, history, literature and music with which to provide  venues for recognizing and celebrating the rich legacy of the Celtic  Appalachian Mountains ancestry.

Brains On! is an award-winning science podcast for kids and  curious adults. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom in  the studio to find answers to fascinating questions about the world.   Our mission is to encourage kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using  science and history… but there’s no age limit on curiosity. Episodes of Brains On! can be enjoyed by anyone!

Explore over 500,000 places to stay, play, and eat with your dog.

But Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find  the answers. It's a big interesting world out there.On But Why, we  tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the  world.Have a question? Send it to us! Adults, use your smartphone's memo  function or an audio app to record your kid's question (get up nice and  close so we can hear).

Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

David Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, and politician. He was born near the town of Limestone, Tenn. in 1786. David Crockett Birthplace State Park commemorates the birthplace of this famous Tennessean. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County. While serving in Congress, he fought for his people’s right to keep land they had settled on in the new frontier of West Tennessee. Crockett died at the Alamo Mission in March of 1836 while aiding the Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. David Crockett Birthplace State Park became a state park in 1973.

Over 50-Hours Of Ad-Free Quality Content Including Eva’s Interviews With Kobe Bryant, Mel Robbins, Simon Sinek, Evanna Lynch, and Mark Cuban.

Buckle up! Your car is headed for... adventure! Eleanor Amplified is a radio adventure series for the whole family. Listen together as world-famous radio reporter Eleanor foils devious plots, outwits crafty villains, and goes after The Big Story. Eleanor's pursuit of truth takes her into orbit, out to sea, through a scary jungle and even to the halls of Congress!Like all the public media shows you love, Eleanor Amplified is entertaining and informative. Eleanor defends the very values you expect from high-quality journalism. The importance of access to information. Being inclusive of different points of view. Telling the truth, and more. Eleanor will spark laughter and conversation the whole family will enjoy, while preparing kids to appreciate journalism and make smart media choices in the future.

A kid/family-friendly, all-women #dnd actual-play #podcast with sand krakens, rock gods, and fish tacos!

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today!

Greene County is located in the southwest portion of Northeast  Tennessee with a total area of 624.11 square miles, which includes  621.69 square miles of land area and 2.42 square miles of inland water  area, as shown in illustration 1. Also a part of the Cherokee National  Forest, 38,523 acres, or 60.19 square miles, is located in the southern  portion of Greene County. Neighboring counties include Madison County in  North Carolina bordering to the south; while in Tennessee, Washington  and Unicoi Counties border to the east; Hawkins County borders to the  north; and Hamblen and Cocke Counties border to the west.