Come celebrate the Imagination Library and Dolly Parton’s Birthday with us this January 19!
The Chattanooga Public Library and Signal Centers have teamed up to present Reading 9 to 5: A Dolly Parton Celebration. This Dolly-themed takeover will take place from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Friday, January 19, 2024, with Dolly-themed programs, activities and contests at all library locations.
The Library will be hosting a variety of events to get everyone involved. Activities include:
The Reading 9 to 5 Contest
Anyone, of any age, can participate in this contest! Stop by any Library location to pick up a special Reading 9 to 5 bookmark on January 19. Then, use the bookmark to track your reading throughout the day. Return your completed bookmark to any Library location to be entered to win a prize. Everyone who reads over 1 hour will be entered in a prize drawing to win books, toys or library swag!
Events at the Downtown Library
Movies & Trivia for Adults!
Location: 1st Floor Auditorium
10 am – 12 pm | Steel Magnolias (PG) 1989
12 pm – 2 pm | Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (R) 1982
2 pm – 3:40 pm | 9 to 5 (PG) 1980
4 – 5 pm | Dolly Trivia!
9 to 5 Read Alouds for Kids of All Ages!
Location: 2nd Floor – Children’s Room
9 am – 5 pm | Hear stories at the top of every hour
Dolly Scavenger Hunts for Ages 0-17
Location: 2nd Floor – Children’s & T(w)een Rooms
9 am – 5 pm | Go on a Dolly-themed hunt for a prize
Dolly Beauty Bar for 6-12th Graders
Location: 2nd Floor
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Get a Dolly makeover with makeup and hairspray color
Butterfly Crafts for Kids of All Ages
Location: 2nd Floor – Children’s Room
9 am – 5 pm | Make butterfly “stained glass” art for your windows
