<\/figure>\n\n\n\n🎡📚 Storytime at the Fair!<\/strong> 🎉<\/p>\n\n\n\nJoin us Friday, August 15 at 10AM<\/strong> at the Sequatchie County Fair<\/strong> \u2014 we\u2019ll be at the Fair Building (103 Heard St.)<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Storytime at the Fair<\/em>? 📖 A fun read-aloud 🎵 Songs, movement, and giggles 👶👧🧒 For ALL ages \u2014 babies, toddlers, big kids, and grown-ups too!<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo sign-up needed \u2014 just show up and join the fun! 🎈 We can\u2019t wait to see your smiling faces at the fair! 🥳<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n📣 Introducing Our New Collection: The Library of Things!<\/strong> 🛠️🍓🧵<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re excited to announce a unique addition to our offerings \u2014 The Library of Things!<\/strong> 📚➡️🧰 This small but mighty collection lets you borrow useful household tools and equipment, just like you would a book. Whether you\u2019re tackling a DIY project, preserving your summer harvest, or mending clothes, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s a Library of Things?<\/strong> It\u2019s a growing collection of non-traditional items available for checkout \u2014 practical tools you might need occasionally, but don\u2019t want to buy. Think sewing machines, canning kits, and power tools!<\/p>\n\n\n\n🔧 Current items include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n1 sewing machine 🧵<\/li>\n\n\n\n 2 complete canning kits 🍅<\/li>\n\n\n\n 1 vacuum sealer with<\/em> accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n1 vacuum sealer without<\/em> accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n1 compact drill 🔩<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCheckout Policy:<\/strong> ✔️ One item per household ⏳ 4-week loan period (28 days) 🔞 Borrowers must be 18+ and will be required to sign for the item due to high replacement costs<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease borrow responsibly! Return all items clean, complete, and in working order<\/strong> so others can enjoy them too. Treat them as you would your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n📁 Due to space limitations, the items are not available for browsing on the shelves. Instead, check out our Library of Things Binder<\/strong> at the front desk \u2014 it has photos and detailed information about each item. Just ask and we\u2019ll be happy to show it to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is just the beginning \u2014 we hope to expand the collection based on your interests and suggestions. What would you<\/em> like to see added to our Library of Things?<\/p>\n\n\n\nDONATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHey everyone! We\u2019re adding new items to our Library of Things and need your help!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kitchen gear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nOversized or unique cake pans<\/li>\n\n\n\n Dehydrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n Cake decorating tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n Instant Pot \/ Pressure cooker<\/li>\n\n\n\n Bread maker<\/li>\n\n\n\n Ice cream maker<\/li>\n\n\n\n Popcorn machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSimple power tools & equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWrench sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n Shop vac<\/li>\n\n\n\n Power washer<\/li>\n\n\n\n Stud finder<\/li>\n\n\n\n Laser level<\/li>\n\n\n\n Socket wrench set<\/li>\n\n\n\n Hand tool kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n Car diagnostic scanner (OBD-II reader)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Multimeter<\/li>\n\n\n\n Dremel rotary tool kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHousehold items:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nClothes steamer<\/li>\n\n\n\n Steam mop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nOutdoor fun:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nDisc golf set<\/li>\n\n\n\n Yard games (cornhole, bocce ball, Capture the Flag)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Outdoor movie kit (projector + screen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIf you have any of these to donate or lend, please reach out! Thanks so much for helping us grow our collection! 🙌<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come take a look \u2014 and borrow something new today! 💡🧰📦<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n🐾☀️ PSA for Pet Owners: It\u2019s Too Hot to Wait for Water!<\/strong> ☀️🐾<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn these hot summer days, remember: if you’re thirsty, your pets are too.<\/strong> Make sure your furry friends have access to fresh, cool water at all times<\/strong> \u2014 especially if they\u2019re spending time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHeat can sneak up fast. Dehydration and heatstroke are serious risks for pets, and they can\u2019t tell us when they\u2019re overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
💧 Refill water bowls often 🌳 Provide shade and shelter 🚫 Never leave pets in parked cars \u2014 even for a few minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n🎉📚 You’re Invited to a Birthday Party!<\/strong> 🎈🎂 Join us as we celebrate 30 magical years<\/strong> of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library<\/strong>! 📅 Friday, August 30<\/strong> 🕙 10 AM \u2013 12 PM<\/strong> 📍 Harris Park<\/strong> It\u2019s FREE<\/strong> and fun for all ages<\/strong>! 🎪 Bouncy house 🎯 Games galore 💦 Dunking booth 🎉 And more surprises! The library is always closed on Saturdays \u2014 so come celebrate with us on Friday instead! Let\u2019s make it a morning full of joy, giggles, and a whole lot of Dolly-style magic. 💕📖 #ImaginationLibrary30 #DollyParton #FreeFamilyFun #LibraryCelebration #ReadWithDolly <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n📚✨Our next Library Board Meeting on Monday, September 8th at 5 PM<\/strong>! ✨📚 This meeting is open to the public<\/strong>, and we\u2019d love to see you there! 🗣️ The agenda will be posted on our website one week before the meeting, so you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe also have time set aside at the beginning for public comments<\/strong>, so feel free to share your thoughts or ask any questions. Our Library Board meets every other month on the second Monday<\/strong>. We look forward to seeing you on September 8th! 😊 #LibraryBoardMeeting #PublicWelcome #CommunityEngagement #LibraryLife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n📚✨Our next Friends of the Library<\/strong> meeting: Tuesday, August 12th at 4 PM<\/strong>! ✨📚 The Friends meet every month on the second Tuesday<\/strong>, and we\u2019d love for you to get involved! Whether you\u2019re 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<\/strong>! Stop by, meet some amazing people, and help make our library even better. We can\u2019t wait to see you there! 😊 #FriendsoftheLibrary #GetInvolved #LibrarySupport #CommunityMatters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n☀️ Toddler Time \u2013 On Summer Break!<\/strong> 👶 📅 Next Toddler Time: Monday, August 18th at 10AM<\/strong> 🕙 Mondays at 10AM | Ages 0\u20133No Toddler Time in July!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Summer Reading Program<\/strong> has officially come to a close \u2014 and we had such a wonderful time reading, creating, and exploring with all of you! 💛📚<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow it’s time for a short summer break! Toddler Time is on pause for the rest of July<\/strong> and will return on Monday, August 18th at 10AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n➡️ Families are still welcome to stop by the library on Mondays at 10AM! You\u2019re invited to: 📚 Browse books 🧸 Play in our cozy Family Room<\/strong> ☀️ Enjoy a little unstructured time together<\/p>\n\n\n\nJust note:<\/em><\/strong> there won\u2019t be a read-aloud story, craft, or group activity until we resume in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is Toddler Time?<\/strong> Toddler Time is our weekly early literacy program for children ages birth to 3<\/strong>. Each session includes: 📖 A toddler-friendly story 🎵 Songs and movement 🎨 A simple craft or activity 🧠 Skill-building fun to support early learning<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo sign-up required! We\u2019ll see you back in August for more stories, songs, and smiles! 🥰<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n📚🎉 Preschool Storytime Update<\/strong> 🎉📚📅 Next Preschool Storytime: <\/strong>Friday, August 22nd at 10AM<\/strong> Fridays at 10 AM | Ages 3\u20135No Preschool Storytime In July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNow that our Summer Reading Program has wrapped up, we\u2019ll be taking a short break from Preschool Storytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preschool Storytime will return on Friday, August 22 at 10 AM!<\/strong> 🗓️🕙 Mark your calendars and get ready for more stories, songs, and hands-on fun when we resume in late August.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUntil then, enjoy the rest of your summer, keep reading, and we\u2019ll see you soon! 🌞📖<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#PreschoolStorytime #LibraryFun #SummerReadingWrapUp #SeeYouInAugust #EarlyLiteracy #FamilyTimeWhat is Preschool Storytime?<\/strong> Preschool Storytime is our weekly early literacy program for children ages 3 to 5<\/strong>. Each session includes: 📖 A book read aloud 🎵 Songs and movement 🎨 A simple craft or activity 🧠 Skill-building fun to support early learning<\/p>\n\n\n\nNo sign-up required! We\u2019ll see you back in August for more stories, songs, and smiles! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n8\/19 – 4PM – LEGO Night 🚀🧱 Get Ready for LEGO Night!<\/strong> 🧱🚀 Mark your calendars for August 19th at 4 PM<\/strong> because it\u2019s 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\u2014whether 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\u2019t a drop-off program, so make sure to stay and build alongside the kids. 🛠️👨👩👧👦 Don\u2019t miss out on this fun-filled evening of building, bonding, and creating memories! See you there! 🤩🏗️ #LEGONight #FamilyFun #CreativeBuilding #JoinTheFun<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n8\/19 – 6PM – Book Club 📚✨ Join Us for Book Club!<\/strong> ✨📚 Dive into great conversations and explore new stories with fellow book enthusiasts at our Book Club<\/strong> on August 19 at 6 PM<\/strong>. If you haven\u2019t signed up yet, there\u2019s still time\u2014just give us a call or stop by the library!AUGUST BOOK: Good Dirt <\/em>by Charmaine Wilkerson<\/strong>SUMMARY:<\/strong> In Good Dirt, ten-year-old Ebby Freeman’s life is shattered when her brother is killed and a treasured family heirloom\u2014a centuries-old jar\u2014destroyed. The crime is never solved, and as one of the only Black families in their wealthy New England town, the Freemans face years of public scrutiny. Eighteen years later, Ebby escapes to France after a high-profile breakup, only to find the past still with her. As she reflects on her family\u2019s history, she begins to suspect the lost jar holds not just memory, but a key to her future in this sweeping, multi-generational story of legacy and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs 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. 📖💬 #BookClub #LiteraryEvening #JoinUs #LibraryEvents<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n🔬✨Our Next STEAM Night \u2013 Monday, August 18 – 4PM<\/strong> ✨🔬 📅 When:<\/strong> Monday, June 16 (Every 3rd Monday of the Month) ⏰ Time:<\/strong> 4:00 PM 📍 Where:<\/strong> Sequatchie County Public Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n