Week 4
24th – 10AM – Preschool Storytime
Week 5
27th – 10AM – Toddler Time
28th – 3:30 PM – Thrive Tribe – Hangout
28th – 5PM – Writing Class
28th – 5PM – Book Signing – The Hall Monitor by Ashley L. Hall (RESCHEDULED from 1/6)
(Books will be available for purchase and the library will remain open during event.)
31st – 10AM to 4:30PM – Take Your Kid to the Library Day Celebration!
Save the Date! – January 28, 2025 – Ashley Lane Hall Book Signing! Join local author Ashley L. Hall for a book signing of her hilarious new book, The Hall Monitor: Hilarious Tales of Parenting!
at 5PM on Tuesday, January 28th.Ashley, a Dunlap native, is excited to share her parenting stories with the community, filled with laughter (and a few tears) that every parent, grandparent, teacher, and caregiver can relate to. Whether you’re raising kids, working with them, or just reminiscing about the chaos of childhood, this book will have you laughing and nodding in recognition. It’s the perfect gift for new parents or anyone who needs a reminder of what it’s like to be the ringmaster of a wild circus.
Date: 1/28/2025
Time: 5PM
Location: Sequatchie County Public LibraryAshley previously taught dual enrollment and college courses to high school students in Sequatchie and Bledsoe counties before stepping away from teaching to focus on parenting and work-from-home opportunities. Now, she works as a legal researcher, is a proud mother of four, organizes the Spook Stroll, and remains deeply connected to her roots as an SCS Indian, proud of how far her town and alma maters have come in recent years. Though she has been published in several anthologies and edited numerous academic books, The Hall Monitor is her first full-length book.
Don’t miss this chance to meet the author, get your copy signed, and enjoy some local literary fun! Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
Library services will continue as normal during the event.
RESCHEDULED FROM 1/6
We’re kicking off the fun with indoor games, a crafting table, and a couple of hands-on STEAM stations for families to enjoy! 🖍️🧩🔬
The official Take Your Kid to the Library Day is Saturday, February 1st, but we’re celebrating a day early on Friday, January 31st!
The festivities will run from 10AM to 4:30PM, so feel free to drop by anytime and join in the fun. 🙌
Library staff will be available to share details about our Attraction Passes program (Chattanooga Zoo Pass, Creative Discovery Museum, and Hunter Museum) and show off some of our newest additions:
🚀 Launchpads – Kid-friendly, no-wifi tablets packed with fun, educational games for little ones
🛠️ STEAM Kits – Exciting, hands-on learning experiences for young minds!
We can’t wait to see you there for a day of family fun and learning! 🌟📚
We want to hear from YOU! Your feedback is essential in helping us improve our services, programs, and collection. Take a few minutes to fill out our brief survey and share your thoughts with us.
✨ [Click Here to Go to the Survey] ✨
If you prefer a paper copy, they will be available at the front desk of the library. Don’t worry — all surveys are anonymous!
Your input will make a big difference. Thank you for helping us make our library even better! 😊 #LibraryImprovement #YourOpinionMatters #LibrarySurvey
📝Join us every Tuesday at 5 PM for a writing class led by Glenn Eidson!✍️
This class is perfect for anyone interested in exploring their creativity through writing!
We’re excited to see you there and help you unlock your imagination!
Glenn taught seventh-grade English in the Sequatchie County School System for 30 years and was an adjunct writing professor at Chattanooga State Community College for a decade. He co-wrote the science fiction book The Destined 📕with a group of seventh graders and authored Be Great Everyday📕, a daily devotional. Glenn is also the station manager and radio host 🎙️ for 93.3 FM, WSDQ in Dunlap, and actively serves in leadership roles for various local clubs and organizations.
📖 Glenn is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you.
To sign up, simply:
📞 Call the library at (423) 949-2357
✉️ Email us at info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org
💬 Message us on Facebook
🏢 Stop by the library in person
While it is for all ages, this class will not be suitable for very young children.
We 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!
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We will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Our Next Toddler Time Program will be Monday, January 27 at 10AM*.
*Weather Permitting
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!
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Our Next Preschool Storytime Program will be Friday, January 24 at 10AM.
🚀🧱 Get Ready for LEGO Night! 🧱🚀
Mark your calendars for February 18th 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 February 18th at 6 PM. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time—just give us a call or stop by the library!
FEBRUARY BOOK: One Two Three by Laurie Frankel
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
The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the third Monday in February is Presidents’ Day. The library will be closed on both of those days, so STEAM Night won’t resume until March 17th!
But don’t worry—we still have STEAM Kits available for checkout! You can also ask at the desk, and we’ll be happy to set up one of our STEAM Night kits for you to enjoy at the library anytime!
Are you ready for a night of hands-on fun and learning? Join us for STEAM Night at the Sequatchie County Public Library!
🧪 When: March 17th (The 3rd Monday of Each Month)
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Sequatchie County Public Library
This exciting event is perfect for families and curious minds of all ages! Each month, we’ll dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with interactive experiments, creative projects, and fun challenges. Whether you’re building, exploring, or experimenting, there’s something for everyone! 🛠️🎨🔍
Come spark your curiosity, stretch your imagination, and learn something new in a fun and welcoming environment. We can’t wait to see you there and create something amazing together!
Bring the whole family—don’t miss out on the fun! 🤩
#STEAMNight #FamilyFun #LearnThroughPlay #ExploreCreateInnovate #SequatchieCountyLibrary #STEMforAllAges #ScienceAndFun
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
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.
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 March 10! 😊
#LibraryBoardMeeting #PublicWelcome #CommunityEngagement #LibraryLife
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
Exciting News from the Sequatchie County Public Library! 
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received the Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, totaling $2,276! This funding will help us offer a variety of enriching art classes to our community in the coming months. The Southeast Tennessee Development District will provide support and assistance for this grant.
Thanks to the ABC Grant, we’ll provide free art classes for all ages, including quilting, sculpture, painting, drawing, and more! Participants will even get to take their supplies home to keep creating.
Stay tuned for specific class dates and sign-up details. There will be a total of 18 classes. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to explore your creativity!
We can’t wait to see you at our classes!
Currently Scheduled Classes:
January 7 – 5PM – Quilting Class
Sign-ups are available at the library—call, visit, email, or message us to secure your spot!
Join us for our upcoming art classes:
🧵 Quilting Class – Tuesday, January 7th at 5PM
These beginner classes are a fantastic way to unleash your creativity and create stunning masterpieces—no experience needed! They are completely free, with all supplies provided thanks to a generous grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission and coordinated through the Southeast Tennessee Development District.
Adults, teens, and tweens are welcome! Please note: children 12 & under must have an adult with them who is not participating in the class, as the instructor cannot offer one-on-one support, and these classes are not geared toward younger kids.
To sign up, simply:
📞 Call the library at (423) 949-2357
✉️ Email us at info@sequatchiecountylibrary.org
💬 Message us on Facebook
🏢 Stop by the library in person
Don’t miss out! Plus, we’ll have more classes in 2025—dates and times coming soon! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
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! 🎓🚀
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!🏛️
Donation Request: Help Us Create a Teen Space at the Library! We’re excited about our new teen program and creating a dedicated space just for our teens! But we need your help to make it happen!
We’re looking for donations of new and gently used board games, card games, and party games.
These games are not just fun; they play an important role in teen development by:
⦿ Encouraging Social Skills: Games provide opportunities for teens to interact, communicate, and build friendships.
⦿ Boosting Critical Thinking: Strategy games enhance problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
⦿ Promoting Teamwork: Many games require collaboration, helping teens learn the value of teamwork and cooperation.
⦿ Providing a Safe Space for Expression: Games can be a great outlet for creativity and self-expression.
If you have any games to donate, please drop them off at the library! Your generosity will help us create a vibrant and engaging environment for our teens. Thank you for your support!
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
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!
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!
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. (Limit per HOUSEHOLD)
- 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.
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!
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.
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.
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! 🌟✨
For older students try: https://www.tntel.info/students
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!
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!
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.