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.

June is packed with events, so we’ve only included our open days on the calendar!
Summer Reading Media Information

Register early for our Summer Reading Program!
Click on the Image Above to Fill Out the ONLINE Form
Or Come by the library and fill out a paper form.
Please only fill out a form online OR in person – not both.

🎉📚☀️ Get Ready to COLOR OUR WORLD this Summer! ☀️📚🎉

The Sequatchie County Public Library is SO excited to announce our 2025 Summer Reading Program:
🎨 Color Our World 🎨

📅 Registration Continues in June – you can sign up online OR in person at the library!

Our fun-filled program runs all through June, and there’s something for every age group:

👶 Toddler Time (ages 0–3) – Mondays @ 10AM
📚 Book Buddies (ages 5–13) – Mondays @ 5PM
🌟 Thrive Tribe (ages 14–19)* – Tuesdays @ 4PM
(*If you were in high school during the 2024–2025 school year, you’re in!)
🧸 Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) – Wednesdays @ 10AM
🎈 Special Events – Fridays @ 10AM

📖 This summer, we want EVERYONE to read just 30 pages a day – that’s 900 pages by the end of June! 💪📚
You can come to programs, enjoy our special events, or just track your reading from home – every page counts!

Let’s make this summer colorful, creative, and full of stories! 🌈✨
#ColorOurWorld #SummerReading2025 #SequatchieReads #LibraryFun #ReadEveryDay

🥫🌽 Special Event: Canning Class with LIVE Demo! 🌽🥫

Join us for a hands-on Canning Class with instructor Greg Dawson — featuring a live demonstration of how to can green beans and corn!

🕗 When: Saturday, June 28th at 8:00 AM (Early Bird Class!)
📍 Where: Outdoors at the Library (we’ll move inside if it rains)
🎟️ Cost: FREE!
🪑 What to bring: Just a chair — seating won’t be provided outdoors.

📌 Please Note: This is a special event — the library will not be open and no library services will be available on Saturday.

Sign up now!
You can call, email, message us here on Facebook, or stop by the library to reserve your spot.

Don’t miss this chance to learn a timeless skill with a local expert! 👨‍🌾🥫✨

#CanningClass #GreenBeansAndCorn #LibraryEvents #GregDawson #PreserveTheHarvest

🌈👶 Toddler Time – Color Our World! 👶🌈
Mondays at 10AM | Ages 0–3
📅 Next Toddler Time: Monday, June 23rd

Get ready for a colorful adventure just for our littlest library friends! As part of our Summer Reading Program – Color Our World, we’re inviting babies and toddlers (ages 0–3) to join us for Toddler Time every Monday at 10 AM.

🎉 Each session features:
📖 A fun, toddler-friendly story
🧩 Engaging activities and hands-on play
🧠 Skill-building fun to boost early development

This week, we’re going to make Butterfly Puppets out of Paper Bags. 🌦🎨

No sign-up needed—just drop in, play, and enjoy some joyful time together!

#ToddlerTime #LibraryLittles #ColorOurWorld #EarlyLearningFun #SummerAtTheLibrary

Our regular Toddler Time is taking a summer break and will return in August — but don’t worry! Starting in June, we’ll kick off our Summer Reading Program, and Toddler Time will continue on Mondays at 10 AM as part of our summer fun! 🎉

👶 Ages: Birth to 3
🕙 Time: Mondays at 10 AM

📚🌈 Book Buddies – Color Our World! 🌈📚
Mondays at 5PM | Ages 5–13
📅 Next Book Buddies: Monday, June 16th

Looking for something fun after school? Join us for Book Buddies, our summer storytime series for kids ages 5 to 13—part of our Color Our World Summer Reading Program!

While we’re not reading aloud this time, we are jumping into awesome hands-on fun every week. 🎉

This week’s activity:

👥 Special this month: Our Summer Reading Program Book Buddies will meet as part of STEAM Night! It’s a great chance for Book Buddies to connect, create, and explore together—plus, all ages are still welcome to join in the fun!🧪

No sign-up needed—just drop in, get creative, and enjoy!

#BookBuddies #ColorOurWorld #LibraryFun #KidsCreate #SummerAtTheLibrary

📚🎨 Preschool Storytime – Color Our World! 🎨📚

📅 Next Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, June 18 at 10AM
Wednesdays at 10 AM | Ages 3–5

Calling all preschoolers! Join us for Preschool Storytime, a fun and interactive program made just for little learners (ages 3–5).

Each week includes:
📖 Engaging stories
🎶 Silly songs
👐 Hands-on activities to spark early learning and imagination

To kick off our Color Our World Summer Reading Program, we’re painting with Puff Paint! 🌌✨

No sign-up required—just drop in and get ready to listen, play, and create!

#PreschoolStorytime #LibraryFun #ColorOurWorld #EarlyLearning #SummerReadingMagic

MOVING TO WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE
Join us 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
This program occurs weekly on Wednesdays in June at 10AM.
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones!
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🎉✨ High schoolers, this one’s just for YOU! ✨🎉

📅 Next Thrive Tribe:
Tuesday, June 17 at 4PM
Tuesdays at 4 PM | Ages 14–18

Hey teens! If you’re in high school for the 2024–2025 year, come hang with us at Thrive Tribe, our weekly teen program at the library!

We kick things off this Tuesday at 4 PM with Tie Dye Bandanas to celebrate our Color Our World Summer Reading theme! 🌍✨

🧩 Crafts, puzzles, chill vibes, and more—every week is something new.

🍕 Bonus: Every June session comes with free dinner just for teens! We’re having Walking Tacos this week. (Sorry, grown-ups. Our dinner is just for the teens.)

No sign-up needed. Just show up and join the tribe! 💛

#TeenTime #LibraryVibes #ThriveTribe #SummerAtTheLibrary #FreeFood

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

🔬✨Our Next STEAM Night – Monday, June 16 – 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! 🛠️🎨🔍

👥 Special this month: Our Summer Reading Program Book Buddies will meet as part of STEAM Night! It’s a great chance for Book Buddies to connect, create, and explore together—plus, all ages are still welcome to join in the fun!🧪

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

#STEAMNight #FamilyFun #BookBuddies #SummerReading2025 #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

📚✨Our next Library Board Meeting on Monday, July 14 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. 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 July 14! 😊

#LibraryBoardMeeting #PublicWelcome #CommunityEngagement #LibraryLife

📚✨Our next Friends of the Library meeting: Tuesday, July 8 at 4 PM! ✨📚

The Friends of the Library will not meet in June!

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

🎨 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!

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. 📞🏛️