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Eastgate Branch

5705 Marlin Road Ste 1500
5900 Building
Chattanooga, TN 37411


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Library Call Center: (423)757-5310

Activities

Movies

DVDs

Monda -Thurs 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Friday & Sunday Closed

To return books after hours, we now have two book drops available should one become full. The new one has a small sign reading "Book Depository" and is positioned on the sidewalk near the old one.

Bus Route: #4 Eastgate/Hamilton Place - Get off in front of the library near the Eastgate TownCenter. For more complete information visit the CARTA website or call 629-1473.


Children's Activities

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Preschool Story Hour

Tuesdays, 10:30 am & 2:30 pm

 

Children should be 3 to 5 years old and able to attend the story hour on their own. Parents should be nearby in the library. No registration is required. Check the Children's Programs page for more information.

 

May 1 Duck Stories
May 8 Gardening Tales
May 15 Special Performance by the Penguin Players (am only)
May 22 Bug Stories
May 29 Nocturnal Animals

 

Adventure Clubbee and flowers

Wednesdays, 4:00 pm

Adventure Club allows children the opportunity to develop their imaginations through book-related activities. Activities are designed for children ages 6 to 10. Younger children are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by an adult.

 

May 2 Stories about Ducks
May 9 Garden Tales
May 16 Special Game Day
May 23 Bug Tales
May 30 Nocturnal Animals

 


Organize Your Family

Come hear a professional organizer's success secrets. The Eastgate Branch is privileged to have Certified Professional Organizer, Julie Bestry, return for a second informative and entertaining workshop. Come listen to Julie's secrets, ask questions, and enjoy light refreshments and door prizes.

Julie will be here on Saturday, May 5th, from 1 - 3 pm, at Eastgate Branch Library. To reserve your seat for this free program, please call (423) 757-5310 or sign up at the circulation desk.

 


Eastgate Page Turners Book Club

Come join the Eastgate Page Turners as your schedule permits for some or all the books read this year. Each member of the group has the opportunity to choose a book for the discussion; some of the genres not explored include: fantasy, verse, mystery, humor and science fiction. Discussions are held at the Eastgate Branch of the Chattanooga Library on the third Saturday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) at 11:00 a.m.

 


Eastgate Bookmarkers

Become a "friend" of The Public Library - Eastgate and help support your branch. The Eastgate Bookmarkers help with book sales and fundraising events, develop promotions within the library and are involved with planning for the branch's future. If you would like to become a Bookmarker, please sign up at the circulation desk, or call 855-2689.

eastgate book sale shelf

The Eastgate Bookmarkers run an on-going book sale within the Eastgate branch. This shelf of books for purchase is located just inside the front doors. Hardback books are $2 and paperbacks sell for $1. All proceeds are used by the Bookmarkers to support the Eastgate branch.

 


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The Eastgate Library shows free movies on Saturdays at 2:30 pm. Snacks and drinks in closed containers are permitted in the movie room.

Happy Feet movie poster

May 12

Happy Feet Two

100 minutes, PG

Chipwrecked movie poster

May 19

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

87 minutes, G

Real Steel movie poster

May 26

Real Steel

126 minutes, PG-13

 


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Did you know that in addition to all the free DVDs available for check out, the Eastgate Library also has a large selection of new release movie titles for rent? On-Demand DVDs check out for 7 days for only $2.00 each.

New Releases...
The Descendants 50/50
Ides of March Beginners
Jack and Jill My Week With Marilyn
Like Crazy Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Young Adult Dangerous Method

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