Sequatchie County Public Library

Contact

227 Cherry Street
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2357
info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org

Hours

Mondays – 8am to 7pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – 8am to 6pm
Fridays – 8am to 5pm
Closed – Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays

Socials

Facebook – SEQLibrary
Instagram – SEQLibrary
Facebook – SeqCoLibraryFriends*
*Our Friends of the Library’s Facebook page.

📅 July at Sequatchie County Public Library! ☀️📚
Heads up, families! We’re taking a little summer break, we will not be holding LEGO Night, STEAM Night, Toddler Time, or Preschool Storytime during July. Regular children’s programs will return Monday, August 18th — right after the Sequatchie County Fair wraps up! 🎡🎉
But there’s still plenty going on at the library in July — check out what’s happening:

📌 Weeks 4 & 5:
🟡 7/22 – 4PM – Thrive Tribe

🖤7/28 – 10AM to 2PM – Black Lung Benefits Outreach
7/28 – 5:30PM – Book Signing – Natalie Kimbell signs And the Weather Remains the Same
🟡 7/29 – 4PM – Thrive Tribe
🧡 Teen programs, Friends of the Library, and Book Club are all meeting as usual — come stay connected with your library community all summer long!
📖 Questions? Send us a message or stop by during regular hours!

🎉✨ High schoolers, this one’s just for YOU! ✨🎉
📅 Next Thrive Tribe:
Tuesday, July 22 at 4PM
Ages 14–18
Join us every Tuesday at 4 PM for Thrive Tribe – your weekly hangout made exclusively for high school students! 😎💬
We’re talking serious chill vibes in our brand new Teen Room (yep, it’s upstairs and it’s awesome). Here’s what you can look forward to:
☕ FREE coffee & tea
💻 Free Wi-Fi and public computers to scroll, study, or stream
🛋️ Cozy space to hang out, catch up with friends, or just vibe
🎮 Board games, playlists, and good convos always welcome!

Unless we’ve got something special planned (and don’t worry, we’ll let you know when we do!), this is your time to come and go as you please between 4:00 and 6:00 PM.|

So bring a friend (or five), show up, and let Thrive Tribe become the best part of your week. You belong here—and we can’t wait to hang out! 💛
#ThriveTribe #TeenTime #LibraryHangout #ChillVibesOnly #HighSchoolOnly #SeeYouTuesday

📚✨ Save the Date! ✨📚
🗓️ Monday, July 28th
⏰ 5:30 PM (Central Time)
📍 Sequatchie County Public Library

We’re beyond excited to welcome back Natalie Kimbell for a book signing and celebration of her breathtaking new chapbook, And the Weather Remains the Same ($17.99). 🌦️🌿

In this powerful second collection, Natalie crafts poetry that “lifts the fog of memory,” where “a refracted light ignites” and every page stirs with raw emotion—grief, love, heartbreak, and hope. Her vivid metaphors and layered language invite you into a world where “the speaker becomes a creature reborn” and even broken hearts find their way toward salvation. 💔➡️

Whether you’ve loved Natalie’s work for years or you’re just discovering her voice, this is a can’t-miss evening of poetry, presence, and literary connection. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your heart. 💬❤️

🖊️✨ Come get your signed copy and meet the poet behind the pages.

#BookSigning #NatalieKimbell #PoetryEvent #AndTheWeatherRemainsTheSame #PoetryWithHeart #LibraryLove

🖤 Black Lung Benefits Outreach – Coming to the Sequatchie Valley🖤
📅 Friday, July 25th
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Coal Miners Museum
📍900 S. Main Street, Whitwell, TN 37397

📅 Monday, July 28
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Sequatchie County Public Library
📍227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN 37327

We’re honored to host a Black Lung Benefits Outreach event right here at the library. If you’re a coal miner—whether you worked underground or on the surface—this event is for you.

Knowledgeable benefit counselors will be on hand to help you apply for black lung benefits—a federal program designed to support coal miners who have developed pneumoconiosis (commonly known as black lung disease) due to prolonged exposure to coal dust on the job.

This is an important opportunity to get help navigating the paperwork and understanding your rights—because the health challenges miners face shouldn’t be faced alone.

Feel free to drop in anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM. No appointment necessary.

📣 Please help us spread the word to anyone in the community who may qualify.
💬 Questions? Call us at the library—we’re happy to help point you in the right direction.

#BlackLungAwareness #CoalMinersSupport #CommunityResources #SequatchieCountyLibrary

⚖️ Tennessee Justice Bus is Coming⚖️🚍
🗓️ Wednesday, September 3rd
⏰ 11:00 AM (Central Time)
📍 Sequatchie County Public Library

We’re proud to partner with the Tennessee Justice Bus to bring free legal help directly to our community! Join us at the Sequatchie County Public Library (📍227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN 37327) on Wednesday, September 3rd at 11:00 AM (CT).

📣 No registration required. Free and open to the public!

👉 Participants will have the chance to:
⚖️Speak one-on-one with an attorney
⚖️Ask legal questions
⚖️Receive guidance on civil legal matters
⚖️Discover new legal resources available in Tennessee

This service is part of the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice initiative, created to help meet the urgent civil legal needs of Tennesseans — especially those facing issues like unemployment, medical debt, evictions, domestic violence, or foreclosure.

Did you know? Tennessee has over one million low-income residents with legal issues every year — but only around 100 legal aid attorneys in the state. This event helps close that gap and connect people to help they may not otherwise receive.

Help us spread the word! 🗣️ Whether you need legal assistance or know someone who does, this is a valuable and free opportunity.

📞 For more information about the Access to Justice initiative, visit https://www.tncourts.gov or contact:
Administrative Office of the Courts
📍 Nashville City Center, Suite 600
📞 615-741-2687
✉️ atjinfo@tncourts.gov

#JusticeForAll #AccessToJusticeTN #TennesseeJusticeBus #SequatchieLibrary #FreeLegalHelp #CommunitySupport #LibraryPartnerships

📚✨Our next Library Board Meeting on Monday, September 8th at 5 PM! ✨📚

This meeting is open to the public, and we’d love to see you there! 🗣️

The agenda will be posted on our website one week before the meeting, so you’ll have plenty of time to review it. At that time, you can click the link below or ask for a copy at our front desk.

We also have time set aside at the beginning for public comments, so feel free to share your thoughts or ask any questions. Our Library Board meets every other month on the second Monday.

We look forward to seeing you on September 8th! 😊

#LibraryBoardMeeting #PublicWelcome #CommunityEngagement #LibraryLife

📚✨Our next Friends of the Library meeting: Tuesday, August 12th at 4 PM! ✨📚

The Friends meet every month on the second Tuesday, and we’d love for you to get involved! Whether you’re already a member or thinking about joining, this is a great opportunity to connect and support our library.

If you’re not a member yet, you can sign up at the meeting!

Stop by, meet some amazing people, and help make our library even better. We can’t wait to see you there! 😊

#FriendsoftheLibrary #GetInvolved #LibrarySupport #CommunityMatters

📣 We Want Your Feedback! 📣

Did you attend our Summer Reading Program? We’d LOVE to hear what you thought! 💬📚

👉 Just follow the link: https://forms.gle/Az32tReT9VPLmiaRA or scan the QR code in the image to fill out our quick Google survey and let us know how we did!
📝 Prefer pen and paper? No problem! Stop by the library and ask for a paper copy of the survey.

🙏 Thank you SO much for being part of our Summer Reading fun! Your feedback helps us make it even better next year! 💙📖

#SummerReading2025 #LibrarySurvey #ThankYou #CommunityReaders

WOW, Sequatchie County – You Colored Our World!

Our 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World,” was a huge success — and it’s all thanks to YOU!

We had an incredible 4,765 total participants throughout June — more than double last year’s 1,985!

We also had 306 program sign-ups:
175 kids (12 & under)
14 teens
117 adults

Families enjoyed a fun-filled month with events like:
Jerry White’s Magic Show
Ollie Otter’s Safety Program
Tom Foolery’s Juggling Show
STEAM Night
LEGO Night
Book Club
And weekly programs for toddlers, kids & teens!

A favorite addition this year was our Dolly Dollar Reading Incentive Store!
Kids earned “Dolly Dollars” for reading, visiting the library, and attending programs. They redeemed them for prizes like candy, toys, art kits, and LEGO sets.

By Friday, June 27 at 1 PM, kids had spent $8,367 Dolly Dollars — which means 251,010 pages were read in just one month!

We are so grateful to our AMAZING sponsors who helped bring the magic to life:
The Dunlap Tribune
Citizens Tri-County Bank
WSDO AM1190
Cooperative Response Center Inc. (CRC)
Valley Views
SVEC
PETO Farm
Johnson’s 7
Friends of the Library
The City of Dunlap
Sequatchie County
And of course, a HUGE thank you to our dedicated volunteers — we couldn’t have done it without you!

Important Dates:
You cannot earn any more Dolly Dollars this year.
The Dolly Dollar Store will remain open (while supplies last!) through Friday, July 11
The store will not be restocked, so shop early!
Leftover Dolly Dollars? Redeem them for a spin on the prize wheel – 1 spin per unspent dollar!
All Dolly Dollars must be used by August 1

From all of us at the Sequatchie County Public Library — THANK YOU for making this summer unforgettable!

We can’t wait to see what we’ll do together next year!

#ColorOurWorld2025#SummerReadingSuccess#DollyDollars#SequatchieReads#LibraryLove

☀️ Toddler Time – On Summer Break! 👶
📅 Next Toddler Time: Monday, August 18th at 10AM
🕙 Mondays at 10AM | Ages 0–3

No Toddler Time in July!

Our Summer Reading Program has officially come to a close — and we had such a wonderful time reading, creating, and exploring with all of you! 💛📚

Now it’s time for a short summer break! Toddler Time is on pause for the rest of July and will return on Monday, August 18th at 10AM.

➡️ Families are still welcome to stop by the library on Mondays at 10AM!
You’re invited to:
📚 Browse books
🧸 Play in our cozy Family Room
☀️ Enjoy a little unstructured time together

Just note: there won’t be a read-aloud story, craft, or group activity until we resume in August.

What is Toddler Time?
Toddler Time is our weekly early literacy program for children ages birth to 3. Each session includes:
📖 A toddler-friendly story
🎵 Songs and movement
🎨 A simple craft or activity
🧠 Skill-building fun to support early learning

No sign-up required! We’ll see you back in August for more stories, songs, and smiles! 🥰

#ToddlerTime #LibraryLittles #EarlyLearningFun #SequatchieLibrary #SummerBreak #SeeYouInAugust

📚🎉 Preschool Storytime Update 🎉📚

📅 Next Preschool Storytime: Friday, August 22nd at 10AM
Fridays at 10 AM | Ages 3–5

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Preschool Storytime – Color Our World! this summer as part of our Summer Reading Program! We had a blast reading, singing, crafting, and celebrating stories with our littlest library friends. 💛✨

Now that our Summer Reading Program has wrapped up, we’ll be taking a short break from Preschool Storytime.

Preschool Storytime will return on Friday, August 22 at 10 AM! 🗓️🕙
Mark your calendars and get ready for more stories, songs, and hands-on fun when we resume in late August.

Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, keep reading, and we’ll see you soon! 🌞📖

#PreschoolStorytime #LibraryFun #SummerReadingWrapUp #SeeYouInAugust #EarlyLiteracy #FamilyTime

🔬✨Our Next STEAM Night – Monday, August 18 – 4PM ✨🔬
📅 When: Monday, June 16 (Every 3rd Monday of the Month)
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Sequatchie County Public Library

Join us for another awesome STEAM Night, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math come together for a hands-on, family-friendly experience! 🛠️🎨🔍

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for learning—we can’t wait to explore with you! 🤩

#STEAMNight #FamilyFun #ExploreCreateInnovate #SequatchieCountyLibrary #STEMforAllAges #ScienceAndFun

🌍🎉 Want to learn a new language? Now’s your chance! 🌟

As a resident of Tennessee, you get FREE access to Transparent Language Online through the Tennessee Electronic Library! 🎉 With your free account, you can learn over 100 languages at your own pace. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, or just for fun, this is the perfect way to expand your skills!

Know someone learning English? There are English lessons available for native speakers of more than 30 languages.

🖥️ Accessible on both mobile and desktop, you can practice anytime, anywhere! Plus, you can track your progress to stay motivated. 🚀

No subscriptions. No fees. Just FREE learning at your fingertips. 🙌

👉 Start learning today and take advantage of this amazing resource!

https://tntel.info/resource/transparent-language-online

#LearnALanguage #TennesseeResidents #FreeLearning #TransparentLanguage #TennesseeElectronicLibrary #LanguageLearning

🎨 Artful Thanks from the Sequatchie County Public Library! 🎨
We’re excited to share that we’ve completed all 18 of our free art classes made possible through the Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission & the Southeast Development District—and what an inspiring journey it’s been!

We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing volunteer instructors who generously shared their time and talents, and to all the wonderful patrons who participated in everything from quilting and sculpture to painting and drawing. Your creativity brought these classes to life!

While we don’t have additional classes scheduled at this time, we’re definitely considering more in the future.

💡 Interested in volunteering to teach an art or craft class? We’d love to hear from you! Stop by the library or contact us to learn more.

Thank you for helping us build a creative, connected community!

#ArtInSequatchie #ThankYouVolunteers #TennesseeArtsCommission #CreativeCommunity #SequatchieLibrary #ABCGrantSuccess

📚✨ Did you know about the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)? ✨📚

The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is an amazing FREE resource available to all Tennessee residents! Whether you’re a student, educator, researcher, or just someone who loves learning, TEL has something for you! 🧑‍🎓👩‍🏫

Here’s how you can use it:
📖✏️Students can access research databases, e-books, and study tools to help with homework and projects.
🍎📝Teachers can find lesson plans, educational resources, and scholarly articles to enhance their curriculum.
🔬🧠Researchers can dive into academic journals, digital archives, and other valuable sources of information for in-depth studies.
💼📊🚀Entrepreneurs & Professionals can use TEL to access industry reports, business databases, market research, and career development resources to help grow their businesses or advance their careers.
🌍📘Anyone can explore a vast range of topics, from history to health, technology to literature, all at your fingertips!

Simply visit https://tntel.info/ and dive into a world of knowledge. This is a free tool! You don’t even need a library card!🌐💡

So why wait? Check out TEL today and unlock tons of resources to help you learn, grow, and succeed! 🎓🚀

📚✨ Discover the Libby App – Your FREE Library at Your Fingertips! ✨📚

Did you know you can access thousands of FREE eBooks and audiobooks with just your library card? 📱💻 With the Libby app, you can read or listen to books anytime, anywhere, with no monthly or annual limits! 🎧📖

Here’s how it works:
Borrow up to 15 items at a time – that’s lots of reading and listening! 😍
No need to worry about late fees – books are automatically returned when they’re due. ⏰📚
Books for everyone: kids, tweens, teens, and adults! 🧸👦📘
Tons of options: fiction, nonfiction, and more! 🌟📚

All you need is a library card and the Libby app – it’s that easy! 🎉

Ready to dive into your next favorite book? Download the Libby app today and start borrowing for FREE! 📲💖

If you need help using or setting up Libby, call or come by the library!
We’re here to help!🏛️

Now Available – No-WiFi-Needed Tablets for Young Kids
Discover a world of fun and learning with our new Playaway Launchpads, now available for checkout at the library! Designed for kids from Preschool to 3rd Grade, these tablets come pre-loaded with engaging, educational content and feature a simple, user-friendly interface. With no download time and no need for Wi-Fi, you can easily turn them on and dive into the action anytime, anywhere.

Generously donated through the Thinking Money for Kids grant by the American Library Association and FINRA, our six sturdy tablets feature five exciting games: Making Mooo-lah, Currency Catcher, Penny Pinchers’ Party, Earning It, and Pet Cents. Perfect for passing between family members, these devices are built to withstand the energetic hands of young learners.

Check out a Launchpad for two weeks, and upon returning it, share your feedback with a brief survey to help us report on the impact of this grant. Unleash creativity and financial literacy with our Launchpads—available now at your library!

Looking for fantastic resources to support elementary homework and learning? Explore the amazing tools for kids at TEL4U.org! Start with PebbleGo, an excellent platform for teaching your children how to conduct online research. Tennessee residents can access PebbleGo’s Science and Social Studies modules in both English and Spanish—perfect for young learners!

Don’t miss World Book Kids, an engaging online encyclopedia tailored for curious elementary students. With it, kids can read articles, compare animals and places, and enhance their online research skills—all in a kid-friendly format. Best of all, these resources are available for free to Tennesseans at www.tntel.info. Start learning today with TEL4U.org!

🎟️ Planning a fun family outing? Don’t forget — your library card unlocks FREE passes to some of Chattanooga’s favorite spots! 🐯🎨🧪🚂

We’ve had lots of questions, so here’s the quick version of how our Attraction Passes work:

✅ 1 pass at a time
⏳ Keep it for 7 days
🚫 No renewals or repeats (once per year per household)
💵 $10/day late fee
🅿️ Free parking = Zoo & Railroad Museum only
📅 Check the attraction’s site for special events or blackout dates
📚 Must have a library card in good standing (no overdue items or fees)

🎉 NEW TO THE LIBRARY?
Cards are free with ID and proof of address. After signing up, just check out & return one item — then wait 2 weeks and you’ll be pass-ready!

👉 Passes are first come, first served — no holds, no exceptions.

✨ We have 2 passes each for the Zoo, Railroad Museum, and Creative Discovery Museum — but remember, each household can still only borrow each pass once per year. The extra pass just means more chances for more families to enjoy the fun!

Have questions? Call, message, or stop by — we’re happy to help! 💛

#LibraryPerks #FreeFamilyFun #ChattanoogaAdventures #LibraryLove

Video Games are now available for check out!

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.

Thanks to a generous donation, several older titles are now available for checkout! If you’d like to donate new or gently used games, feel free to drop them off at the library. We accept games for any console. We truly appreciate your support—thank you!

Try one of our STEAM kits today!

We have several kits with something to interest kids ages 12 & under.

Kids’ STEAM kits are essential for the whole family because they foster curiosity and creativity in a fun, interactive way. These kits encourage hands-on learning, helping children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math. As families engage in STEAM activities together, they strengthen bonds and create lasting memories, all while nurturing a love for learning. By incorporating STEAM into family time, you’re not just supporting your child’s education; you’re also building a foundation for lifelong skills and exploration.

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.

For a full list of our kits, you can go to our Catalog and type “STEAM Kit” in the search bar. You can also brows the bottom slider on our Catalog home page title “Video Games, Puzzles, Kits & More!” so see a selection of items we offer beyond books!

We’ll also highlight a STEAM Kit each month at our Family STEAM Night on the 3rd Monday.

We are always looking to make our collection more appealing to the community. If you’re interested in a book, author, or series that we don’t have, just let us know!

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.

📚 Attention New and Learning Readers! 📚
We have something special just for you! Our new Readers Shelf project is designed to enhance our collection of leveled and emergent readers by adding engaging Hi-Lo (high interest, low reading level) materials specifically for older elementary students who are working to improve their reading skills.
By providing diverse and age-appropriate resources, we aim to support literacy development and nurture a love for reading among children in Sequatchie County. Come visit us at the Sequatchie County Public Library, where we’re dedicated to meeting our community’s educational and recreational needs! 🌟✨

Try out this free resource from the State of Tennessee for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. There’s homework help, games, and more! https://tel4u.org/

For older students try: https://www.tntel.info/students

You have access to the FREE Libby App and through it thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks! If you need any help signing in with your library card number or just questions about using the app, feel free to call or come by the library for help!

📚 Check out the locations of our Little Free Libraries in Sequatchie County! These free book-sharing boxes are open to everyone – take a book, share a book, and enjoy the joy of reading.
Here’s where you can find them:
📍 Cagle Community Center – 8230 TN-8
📍 Fredonia Community Center – 5240 Fredonia Road
📍 SETHRA – 312 Resource Road
📍 Lewis Chapel Community Center – 4760 Henson Gap Road
📍 Harris Park – 245 Cedar St
📍 Sequatchie County Courthouse – 22 Cherry Street
📍 Gazebo By the Library – 227 Cherry Street
📍 Griffith Elementary School – 173 Jones Drive
📍 John Griswold Recreation Park – 209 John Burch Rd W (Park Entrance Drive)
📍 Daus Community Center – 90 Daus Community Center Road
Note: All location addresses are in Dunlap, TN. You may have to look around for the exact position of the Little Free Library Box.

🌟 How do Little Free Libraries work?
Anyone can take a book or share one at these boxes, no library card needed! If you take a book, consider bringing one to share when you can.
💬 Questions? Contact us at info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org.
Want to help? Join the Friends of the Library and volunteer to maintain a Little Free Library near you!

📖 The Book Giving Tree has been taken down, but you can still donate anytime! 📖
Thanks to our amazing Friends of the Library, the Book Giving Tree was a huge success! Your donations helped support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides 1 free book each month for a year to children 5 and under in Sequatchie County. While the tree is no longer up, you can continue to make a difference by donating at any time.

💸Donations can be made in-person at the library or online at: 💸https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?country=US&affid=TNSEQUATCHIE

Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, in partnership with the TN Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and Sequatchie County, children from birth to age 5 receive a free book by mail each month. Sequatchie County covers half of the book cost for each child, but we rely on your support to make this happen!

Checks can be made payable to: The Sequatchie County Friends of the Library

If you have any questions or want to get involved, please contact our Friends at: info@sequatchiecofotl.org

Thank you for your continued support of early literacy in Sequatchie County!

📢 Need a Document Notarized? We Can Help — For Free! ✍️📄

Did you know our library offers free notary services? That’s right! You can get your documents notarized right here at the library — but you must make an appointment in advance.

👉 Here’s what you’ll need to bring:
— Your valid government-issued photo ID
— The documents you need notarized
— Any other signers, each with their own valid ID
— Any required witnesses, also with valid ID

⚠️ Please note: Only one member of our staff is a notary, so only that staff member can notarize documents. Be sure to schedule ahead to ensure availability!

📅 To make an appointment, call or stop by the front desk.

📌 Legal Note from our Notary:
“I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.”

We’re happy to help you with your notarization needs — just come prepared and make sure everyone involved brings the proper ID. 👍

#LibraryServices #NotaryPublic #FreeNotary #CommunityResources

🎆📚🎇 Holiday Closure Alert! 🎇📚🎆

The library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 3 & Thursday, July 4 so our staff can celebrate 🇺🇸 Independence Day 🇺🇸 with friends, family, and lots of sparklers! ✨

We’ll be back and ready to serve you on Friday, July 5 — so make sure to stop by before the holiday to grab your summer reads, movies, or puzzles! 📖🎬

🎇 Fireworks Fun Fact Time! 🎇
💥 Fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago!
🎆 The largest fireworks display ever had over 800,000 fireworks (set off in the Philippines in 2016)!
🧨 Red fireworks get their color from strontium salts — science + sparkle!

Have a safe, sparkly, and star-spangled 4th of July! 💙❤️🤍

And don’t forget to keep pets comfy — fireworks can be scary for our furry friends! 🐾🐶🐱

#LibraryClosed #4thOfJuly 🇺🇸 #FireworksFacts #SummerReading 📚 #BoomPopFizz 🎆

A BIG THANK YOU to Our Generous Community!

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support from the residents of Sequatchie County. Your generous donations, including books, games, and puzzles, help keep our library thriving, and we truly appreciate your kindness!

However, due to limited space at the library, we ask that you please drop off larger donations of new and gently used items at the Donation Book Drop at the Fair Building (103 Heard Street). Our wonderful Friends of the Library organization sorts through the donations, and what we can’t use in our collection is sold at the annual book sale, with all proceeds going to support the library!

We can accept small donations directly at the library, such as:
1 to 5 books
A few DVDs or video games
Puzzles, card games, and board games (please drop these off at the library to avoid missing pieces!)

At the moment, we are especially interested in Spanish language fiction books and board games.

If you have any questions or have a large number of books to drop off, please contact us directly either by phone (423) 949-2357 or via email info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org.

Thank you for considering donating to our library and for being such a vital part of our community!

From TALS – the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, https://www.help4tn.org/ offers free civil legal information and social services information.

The information on their site is to aid your general understanding of legal issues.  This information does not constitute legal advice and should not be depended on for that purpose.  Each case is different and needs individual attention.  

This site is also focused on civil legal matters, not criminal legal information.

How to Login to Our Catalog Online

1. Go to Our Catalog.
2. Click on the “Please Login” link on the upper right side of the page.
3. On the pop-up window, choose “SEQUATCHIE:Sequatchie County Public Library.”
4. Enter the barcode on the back of your library card – letters and numbers.
5. 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.
   • If you need assistance resetting your password, you can call or come by the library. Our staff cannot look up your password, but we can reset it to “USERPASS”.

How to Access Free Ebooks & Audiobooks Online

1. Go to: https://reads.overdrive.com/
2. Click on the “Sign In” button in the upper right side of the page.
3. Choose “Sequatchie County Public Library” from the dropdown list.
4. Enter the barcode on the back of your library card – letters and numbers.

How to Download Libby – The Free App for Ebooks & Audiobooks

1. Go to: https://reads.overdrive.com/ on your phone, tablet, or e-reader.
2. Scroll down until you see a maroon/red bar that says “Meet Libby.”
3. In that bar, there are 2 links – for Google Play store (Android) and the App Store (Apple/IOS).
4. Click whichever of those links applies to the device you are using.
5. Download and install the Libby App.
6. Once installed, follow the simple prompts to find our library and sign-in with your card.

If you need help using Libby or have any questions, you can call or come by the library. Our staff can help you get set-up and show you how to use the app.

How to Renew My Books ONLINE

1. Go to the Library’s Website
   Click on the “Catalog” option in the top menu bar.
   
2. Log In to Your Account
   Once the Catalog page loads, click on the “Please Login” link in the top right corner of the screen.
   
3. Enter Your Login Info
   A pop-up will appear asking for:
   ➤ Library Card Number – found on the back of your library card under the barcode.
   ➤ ➤ Enter the full number without spaces and include any letters.
   ➤ Password – If this is your first time logging in, use:
   ➤ ➤ USERPASS (all caps, no spaces).
   Click Submit.
   
4. First-Time Users: Change Your Password
   If it’s your first time logging in, you’ll be prompted to create a new password.
   ➤ If you forget your password or need help, call the library during business hours—we’re happy to help!
   
5. View Your Account
   After logging in, click on “Your Account.”
   
6. On the menu that appears, select “Items Out”.
   
7. Renew Your Items
   You’ll now see a list of everything you have checked out.
   ➤ You can renew most items one time. After that, they must be returned to the library.
   
   ⚠️ Note on Renewals:
   Some materials, like passes or kits, cannot be renewed.
   If you have any issues or need help renewing, just give us a call or stop by! We can renew items for you over the phone. 📞🏛️