9/16 – 5PM – Library Board Meeting
9/17 – 4PM LEGO Night
9/17 – 6PM – Book Club
9/20 – Library’s 65th Anniversary!
9/23 – 10AM – Toddler Time
9/27 – 10AM – Preschool Storytime
9/30 – 10AM – Toddler Time
Events in October
10/1 – 5PM – Sourdough Starter Class
We’re thrilled to share that the Sequatchie County Public Library was featured in the September 12 issue of The Dunlap Tribune! 📰✨ The article highlights our upcoming celebration of our library’s 65th anniversary where we’re going to make a Time Capsule, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Here’s what you need to know about our 65th Anniversary:
📅 Date: September 20, 2024
🕒 Time: 10AM to 12PM – Bounce House & Time Capsule & All Day Minigames + Snacks
📍 Location: Sequatchie County Public Library
Join us as we commemorate 65 wonderful years serving our community with a Time Capsule. We’ll open this capsule in ten years at our 75th anniversary!
It’s going to be a memorable day filled with community fun, reflections on the past, and hopes for the future. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of history!
A big THANK YOU to The Dunlap Tribune for featuring us in this issue and regularly helping share our events and programs. 🙌📖
Be sure to grab your copy of the September 12 issue to read all about it!
We look forward to celebrating with you all and making this milestone truly special. See you there! 🎉✨
Important Library Update! We wanted to let you know that our upcoming Library Board meeting has been rescheduled. It will now take place on September 16th instead of the previously scheduled date of September 9th.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you can still join us to hear all the exciting updates and plans for our library. Your input and support are always valued!
Click here to view the Agenda.
New Meeting Date: September 16th
Time: 5PM
Location: The Sequatchie County Public LibraryThank you for your understanding and flexibility. See you there!
#LibraryUpdate #CommunityMeeting
6PM at the Library
We’re a small group so far, but we would love for others to join us. If you’re interested, you can call the library at (423) 949-2357, message the library’s Facebook page, or send an email to info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org.
You can also email our book club’s coordinator directly at scplbookclub@yahoo.com.
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6PM at the library. Our next gathering is September 17, and we will be discussing “The Invisible Miss Cust” by Penny Haw.
Hope to see you there!
Join us at 10 AM on Mondays for Toddler Time, our special program designed for babies and toddlers! 🎉 We’ll read a delightful story, play, and engage in fun activities that help develop fine and gross motor skills, as well as social skills.
🕙 Time: 10 AM
📍 Location: Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street
No sign-up required—just come and enjoy!
This program occurs weekly on Mondays at 10AM.
We can’t wait to see you and your little ones for a morning of fun and learning!
Join us on Fridays at 10 AM for Preschool Storytime, perfect for kids ages 3 to 5 years old! 🌟 We’ll enjoy captivating stories, fun activities, and lively songs that will spark creativity and joy.
🕙 Time: 10 AM
📍 Location: Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street
No sign-up required—just come ready for a fun-filled morning.
This program occurs weekly on Fridays at 10AM.
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones!
Go to https://tntel.info/ to find great resources!
Academic journals, newspapers, and other research resources
FREE LANGUAGE LEARNING – with Transparent Language
You don’t even need a library card to use TEL.
Even minor construction projects can get noisy and messy. We will do our best to keep things neat and reasonably quiet, but please pardon our mess.
This project WILL NOT impact our ♿accessible entrance at the rear of the building. If you have any questions or concerns during this project, please let us know!
🚀🧱 Get Ready for LEGO Night! 🧱🚀
Mark your calendars for September 17th at 4 PM because it’s time to unleash your creativity and have some serious fun! 🎉 Join us for an awesome LEGO Night where you can dive into a world of endless possibilities. Build to your heart’s content—whether you want to go freestyle or tackle our exciting challenge cards, the choice is yours! 🌟
This event is perfect for all ages, so bring your family and friends and let your imagination run wild. Just a heads-up: this isn’t a drop-off program, so make sure to stay and build alongside the kids. 🛠️👨👩👧👦
Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening of building, bonding, and creating memories! See you there! 🤩🏗️
#LEGONight #FamilyFun #CreativeBuilding #JoinTheFun
📚✨ Join Us for an Evening of Literary Delights at Book Club! ✨📚
Dive into great conversations and explore new stories with fellow book enthusiasts at our Book Club on August 20th at 6 PM. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time—just give us a call or stop by the library!
As this program will be held after-hours, please arrive promptly at or before 6 PM. The doors will lock at 6 PM, and late arrivals will not be able to enter. Also, please be aware that no library services will be available during the Book Club session.
We look forward to sharing an engaging evening with you. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect with others who share your love for reading! 📖💬
#BookClub #LiteraryEvening #JoinUs #LibraryEvents
We’re excited to announce that the library is celebrating its 65th anniversary!
Join us as we honor this milestone with a day of special events and festivities.
Here’s what you need to know about our 65th Anniversary:
📅 Date: September 20, 2024
🕒 Time: 10AM to 12PM – Bounce House & Time Capsule & All Day Minigames + Snacks
📍 Location: Sequatchie County Public Library
Join us as we commemorate 65 wonderful years serving our community with a Time Capsule.
We’ll open this capsule in ten years at our 75th anniversary!
It’s going to be a memorable day filled with community fun, reflections on the past, and hopes for the future.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of history!
If you want to receive email notices reminding you when your items are due soon or overdue as well get email copies of your receipts, just let us know!
You can email us at: info@sequatchiecountylibrar.org with your library card number and we will add your email to your account. Parents can add their own emails to their kids account if that child is under 18.
This is an OPTIONAL feature – we will not require an email address for your library account. We will continue to use print receipts and call for overdue items.
Literacy isn’t just for kids or young adults—it’s a lifelong skill that remains crucial at every age, including for our senior community. Here’s why literacy continues to be so important for seniors:
Mental Stimulation: Reading and engaging with written materials keep the mind active and sharp. It’s a fantastic way to challenge cognitive skills and potentially delay the onset of cognitive decline.
Social Connection: Literacy helps seniors stay connected with others. Whether it’s through reading the latest news, participating in book clubs, or writing letters to loved ones, staying literate fosters meaningful social interactions.
Independence: Being literate allows seniors to manage their own affairs with confidence—from understanding medical information and navigating digital platforms to making informed decisions about their lives.
Enjoyment and Enrichment: Books, articles, and other written content offer endless opportunities for entertainment and personal enrichment. It’s never too late to discover a new hobby, explore different cultures, or dive into a captivating story.
Empowerment: Literacy empowers seniors by giving them the tools to advocate for themselves, access essential services, and continue learning and growing throughout their lives.
At our library, we’re committed to supporting senior literacy through various programs and resources. Whether you’re looking to improve your reading skills or explore new interests, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Let’s continue to celebrate and support literacy at every stage of life! 🌟📖
#SeniorLiteracy #LifelongLearning #StaySharp #EmpowerThroughReading
After deducting the cost of manufacture and production, 40% of the revenue from these specialty plates goes to the Tennessee Arts Commission, 10% goes to the State Highway Fund, and the remaining 50% goes to the organization associated with the plate.
The Dollywood Foundation Plate supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The 3 other plates above support the Tennessee Arts Commission
You can still sign-up for the October Class. If you’re not sure whether or not you’re on the list, please contact us and ask.
There is still room to sign up for this class. You can send us a message here on Facebook, comment on this post, call the library (423)949-2357 or email us at info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org.
Once this class has 25 people signed up, we will begin a new waiting list.
This provides free admission to the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga for 2 Adults & 4 Kids. The Pass does not cover free or discounted parking. Each household can only use the pass once per calendar year to visit the Creative Discovery Museum.
This provides free admission to the Hunter Museum of American Art for 2 adults. Youth 17 & under get into the museum for free, but there is a chaperone requirement of 1 adult for every 5 children.
Each household can only use the pass once per calendar year to visit the Hunter Museum of American Art.
The museum is about to change its parking policies. Please look at their updated policy on their website. This pass does not cover free or discounted parking.
https://huntermuseum.org/parking
This provides free admission to the Chattanooga Zoo for 2 Adults & 4 Kids. Parking at the Zoo is free, but you will be responsible for entry fees for additional guests. Each household can only use the pass once per calendar year to visit the Chattanooga Zoo.
ATTRACTION PASSES FAQ
We’ve had a lot of calls and messages about our passes to the Creative Discovery Museum, the Chattanooga Zoo, and the Hunter Museum of American Art.
Here are some answers to the most common questions:
BASICS
- You can only borrow 1 pass at a time.
- You get the pass for 7 days (1 week).
- There is a $10 late fee for each day that the pass is late.
- You cannot renew/recheckout the pass.
- You can only borrow an attraction pass once per year.
- Please only borrow the pass if you are certain you will get to use it in your allotted 7 days.
- We will not hold or reserve the passes for anyone – no exceptions.
- You must have a library card and be in GOOD STANDING to borrow a pass.*
*Good Standing means that you do not have overdue items or outstanding fees for lost or damaged materials.
NEW PATRONS
- You will need an ID with your current address or piece of mail with your address to apply for a card. Cards are free.
- After you get your card, you must wait 2 weeks before you can borrow a pass. During that time, you must check out at least 1 item and return it.
- Again, we do not place holds or reserves the passes for anyone.
- Once your 2 weeks is over, you will have the same opportunity all of our patrons have to borrow one of the passes when it becomes available.
MORE INFORMATION
You can call, message, or come by the library if you need more information.
Please note that we will not make exceptions to the holds or new patron wait-time policies.
Limit 1 Game per Household
Games are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No holds or reserves allowed.
Patrons can renew the game 1 (one) time; after the first renewal, the borrower will pay $1/day in late fees until the game is returned.
Borrowing patrons are responsible for the full cost of replacing the game if the cartridge is lost or damaged.
Only adults (18+) can check out a game. Children must have an adult with them sign for the game, acknowledging that they (the adult) will pay to replace the game if it is lost or damaged.
After a generous donation, the following titles are available for checkout:
Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island (Switch)
Animal Crossing New Horizons (Switch)
Disney Magical World 2 (Switch)
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (Switch)
The Voice (Wii U)
The LEGO Movie Videogame (Wii U)
The Sims 3 (Wii)
UP (Wii)
Lego Batman2 DC Superheroes (Wii)
Just Dance 2 (Wii)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Several more were donated, and we’re still getting them ready to borrow.
We have more than 20 kits with something to interest kids ages 12 & under.
Check out rules for our kits are a little different from our books. A household can only check out 1 kit at a time. We will charge late fees for late kit returns ($1/day), and an adult (18+) has to sign for the kit due to the high replacement cost for some of the materials if the kit is lost or damaged.
List of Our Kits:
- Learn to Measure KIT
- Food and Nutrition KIT
- Robotics and Coding KIT
- Understanding Our Universe KIT
- Discover the US Kit
- Engineering Gears and Mazes Kit
- Ocean Kit
- Berenstain Bears Phonics Kit
- All About Magnets Kit
- I Love Animals
- On The Farm Toddler Kit
- Early Motor Skills 1 Year+ Kit
- Turbopop! Kit
- Space Kit
- Lace, Stack, and Sort Kit
- Biscuit Phonics Kit
- Construction and Building Kit
- Math Games Kit
- Building and Design Kit
- Paw Patrol Phonics Kit
- Garden Kit
- Things That Fly: Birds and Butterflies
- History Buffs: WWII Kit
- Toddler Build & Play Kit
- Growing Motor Skills 2 Years+ Kit
- We’re getting more all the time!
You can come by the library and fill out your suggestion there, call us at 423-949-2357 during our business hours, or email us at info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org.
You could own this beautiful quilt for just $5!
The Friends of the Library are selling raffle tickets for this quilt as a fundraiser for the library.
—– Tickets are $5 Each —–
—– —– OR —– —–
—– 5 Tickets for $20 —–
You can purchase tickets at the library or Citizens Tri-County Bank for cash only.
The drawing will be Saturday, October 26 during the Annual Booksale.
Thank you again to the very generous quilter who donated this quilt to help the library!
For older students try: https://www.tntel.info/students
How to Login to Our Catalog Online
- Go to Our Catalog.
- Click on the “Please Login” link on the upper right side of the page.
- On the pop-up window, choose “SEQUATCHIE:Sequatchie County Public Library.”
- Enter the barcode on the back of your library card – letters and numbers.
- Enter your password.
- If it’s your first time, use “USERPASS” as your password.
- If you forgot your password, click the “Forgot Your Password” Link.
- The library staff cannot look up your password.
How to Access Free Ebooks & Audiobooks Online
- Go to: https://reads.overdrive.com/
- Click on the “Sign In” button in the upper right side of the page.
- Choose “Sequatchie County Public Library” from the dropdown list.
- Enter the barcode on the back of your library card – letters and numbers.
How to Download Libby – The Free App for Ebooks & Audiobooks
- Go to: https://reads.overdrive.com/ on your phone, tablet, or e-reader.
- Scroll down until you see a maroon/red bar that says “Meet Libby.”
- In that bar, there are 2 links – for Google Play store (Android) and the App Store (Apple/IOS).
- Click whichever of those links applies to the device you are using.
- Download and install the Libby App.
- Once installed, follow the simple prompts to find our library and sign-in with your card.