Contact
227 Cherry Street
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-2357
info@sequatchielibrary.org
Hours
Mondays – 8am to 7pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – 8am to 6pm
Fridays – 8am to 5pm
Closed – Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays
December Events
📅 Week 2
12/10 — Wednesday (8AM–6PM)
— 📚 9AM to 11AM Genealogy Assistance
— 🎲 10AM — Books & Beyond (Ages 5–12)
12/11 — Thursday — ❌ Closed
12/12 — Friday (8AM–5PM) — 🍪🎄 10AM — Gingerbread Man Visits
📅 Week 3
12/15 — Monday (8AM–7PM)
— 🌱📖 10AM — Storytime Sprouts (Birth–3)
— 🧪✨ 4PM — STEAM Night (All Ages)
12/16 — Tuesday (8AM–6PM)
— 🧩 4PM — Thrive Tribe (Teens)
— 🧱🍬 4PM — LEGO Night — Gingerbread House Challenge
— 📘🌙 6PM — Book Club: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
12/17 — Wednesday (8AM–6PM)
— 📚 9AM to 11AM Genealogy Assistance
— 🎲 10AM — Books & Beyond (Ages 5–12)
12/18 — Thursday — ❌ Closed
12/19 — Friday (8AM–5PM) — 💚🎥 10AM — Grinch Day!
(Last program until Jan 12)
Holiday Hours
📅🎁 Week of Christmas
12/22–12/23 — Mon & Tues — Open, Regular Hours (No Programs)
12/24–12/26 — Wed to Fri — 🎄Closed for Christmas
📅🎉 Week of New Year’s
12/29–12/30 — Mon & Tues — Open, Regular Hours (No Programs)
12/31–1/2 — Wed to Fri — 🎆Closed for New Year’s
📚✨ Programs resume Jan 12th!
Stop by, celebrate, and share the holiday cheer! 🎅📖
📍 All library programs are free & open to the public!
Questions? Call or message us! We can’t wait to see you! 💛
🍪✨ Gingerbread Man Visits the Library! ✨🍪
Friday, December 12th at 10AM
Join us for a sweet and festive morning as we welcome the Gingerbread Man to the library! 🏃♂️💨
🌙 Wear your pajamas!
🎄 Storytime with Mrs. Robin
🎨 Holiday Craft
📸 Meet & Snap Photos with the Gingerbread Man
🍪 Tasty Gingerbread Cookies purchased from The Cookie Jar Café
Bring the whole family for cozy fun, warm treats, and holiday cheer! 🎁📚
No sign-up needed — just show up and join the fun! 🎈
💚🎄 Grinch Day at the Library! 🎄💚
Friday, December 19th at 10AM
Get ready for a Grinch-tastic celebration! Join us at 10AM for a morning full of Whoville fun:✨
🌙 Wear your pajamas or Dress as a Grinchy character!
💚 Grinchy Storytime with Mrs. Robin
📸 Meet the Grinch for Photos
🎬 Movie Screening: The Grinch (2018 Animated Version)
🎭 Dress Up: Come as the Grinch or your favorite Who!
Bring your holiday spirit and enjoy a fun-filled festive morning. 🍿✨
No sign-up needed — just show up and join the fun! 🎈
☃️ Storytime Sprouts👶
Monday, December 8th at 10AM
🕙 Mondays at 10AM | Ages Birth–3
📅 December Sessions: 12/8 & 12/15
Join us this holiday season for Storytime Sprouts, our weekly early literacy program for the littlest library lovers! 💛📚
Each session includes:
📖 A toddler-friendly story
🎵 Songs and movement
🎨 A simple holiday craft or activity
🧠 Skill-building fun to support early learning
✨ Families are welcome to stop by the library on Mondays at 10AM!
You can:
📚 Browse books
🧸 Play in our cozy Family Room
☕ Enjoy a little festive, unstructured time together
No sign-up required!
Just bring your little ones for stories, songs, crafts, and smiles. 🥰
📚 Preschool Page Turners🎉
NO STORYTIME IN DECEMBER
🕙 Fridays at 10AM | Ages 3–5
📅 December Sessions: See you Friday, January 16th!
December 5th – Library Closed
December 12th – Gingerbread Man Visits the Library
December 19th – Grinch Day
No programs at all after December 19th until January 12th.
Each session includes:
📖 A book read aloud
🎵 Songs and movement
🎨 A simple craft or activity
🧠 Fun skill-building to support early learning
✨ Families are welcome to join us at the library on Fridays at 10AM!
You can:
📚 Browse books
🧸 Play and explore in our cozy Family Room
☕ Enjoy some festive, hands-on fun together
No sign-up required!
Just bring your preschoolers for stories, songs, crafts, and smiles. 🥰
📚✨ Books & Beyond – December Fun! ✨📚
🕙 Wednesdays 10AM | Ages 5–12
📅 December Sessions: 12/10 & 12/17
Join us for a fun-filled weekly program for elementary-aged kids!
Each session includes:
🎨 Hands-on activities
🎲 Games and challenges
🤝 A chance to connect and make new friends
✨ Families are welcome to drop in — no sign-up required!
Come for stories, crafts, games, and lots of smiles. 🥰
🎉✨ Thrive Tribe – December Hangouts! ✨🎉
🕓 Tuesdays at 4PM | Ages 13–18
📅 December Sessions: 12/16 – LAST MEETING OF 2025
High schoolers, this one’s just for YOU! 😎💬
Join us in the Teen Room for your weekly hangout, where you can:
☕ Enjoy FREE coffee & tea
💻 Use Wi-Fi and public computers to scroll, study, or stream
🛋️ Relax in a cozy space to hang out, catch up with friends, or just vibe
🎮 Play board games, listen to playlists, and chat with friends
✨ Unless we have a special event planned (we’ll let you know!), this is your time to come and go between 4–6 PM.
Bring a friend (or five), hang out,
and make Thrive Tribe the best part of your week! 💛
✨Next Library Board Meeting
Monday, January 12th 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 there! 😊
📚Next Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, January 13th 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! 🤲
Library Awarded $20,000 Grant for Tennessee Celebration 🎉
The Sequatchie County Public Library has received a $20,000 Project Support Grant from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, through the Tennessee State Museum. This funding will support “Stars & Stories Week” 🌟📖 during the final week of the 2026 Summer Reading Program, celebrating Tennessee’s 230th birthday 🎂 and the United States’ 250th anniversary 🇺🇸.
The week-long celebration will feature storytimes, teen and adult workshops, family-friendly events, and a Tennessee 250–themed parade float 🛷 built with help from community volunteers. The library will also partner with the community to highlight the unique voices and stories of Sequatchie County.
About the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial & Tennessee State Museum 🏛️
The Commission promotes an inclusive, statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and supports projects that preserve Tennessee’s unique stories, objects, and landmarks. The Tennessee State Museum helps administer the grants and ensures projects connect communities with Tennessee’s role in the nation’s history.
Planning is just getting started, and we’ll share more information about our plans and how you can help make this celebration extra special! ✨
More about the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial
More about Tennessee State Museum
Library Awarded $3,200 Grant for Family Arts Nights 🎨
The Sequatchie County Public Library has received $3,200 from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Southeast Tennessee Development District to host four Special Family Night programs with the Creative Discovery Museum in early 2026! 🖌️🧪
These interactive programs will take place at the library and provide hands-on art and science experiences for families, teens, and adults. Participants will have access to art supplies and activities that spark creativity, foster curiosity, and make the arts accessible to those who may not usually have opportunities to engage with them. Each program will explore the connections between art and science, allowing families to create together while teens and adults enjoy their own projects.
The Tennessee Arts Commission, created in 1967 by the Tennessee General Assembly, works to stimulate and encourage the visual, literary, music, and performing arts and to foster public interest in Tennessee’s cultural heritage. 🏛️
The Southeast Tennessee Development District advances communities in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with a people-centered approach, focusing on care, building, and working together to enhance well-being while preserving each community’s unique culture and history. Through cost-effective staffing and impactful programs, they build successful partnerships with local governments, benefiting individuals, families, and businesses.
The library will promote the series through our website, social media, flyers, and local newspaper to ensure strong community participation and a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone. ✨
More about the Tennessee Arts Commission
More about the Southeast Development District