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Dunlap, TN 37327
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Mondays – 8am to 7pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – 8am to 6pm
Fridays – 8am to 5pm
Closed – Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays

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🍂📚 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY? 📚🍂

September is almost here, and we’re kicking off the new month with a week full of stories, movement, learning, and fun! ✨ Whether you have little ones ready for storytime, a teen looking for a place to hang out, or you’re an adult who loves to dance (or just wants to have a little fun!), there’s something for you! 💛

🌱 MONDAY • AUGUST 31

📖 10 AM — Storytime Sprouts
👶 Ages 0–3
A sweet morning of stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed especially for our littlest library friends and their grown-ups! 🌈🧸

💃 1 PM — Chair Dancing
🪩 Adults
Get moving and have some fun with an easygoing dance and movement program that lets you enjoy the music while staying seated! 🎶💃

🏺 TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 1

🔎 10 AM — DIG: Junior Archaeologists
(Pre-Registration required) 🦴🏺 This 6-week program gives young archaeologists the chance to learn about the past through hands-on discovery and archaeology-themed activities.

💫 4 PM — Thrive Tribe Hangout
💜 Teens
A chance for teens to relax, connect, chat, and enjoy some time together at the library in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. ✨

📚 WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 2

🌈 10 AM — Books & Beyond
📚 Ages 5–12
We’ll go beyond the pages with great books, fun activities, creativity, and plenty of opportunities for kids to explore and learn! 🚀📖

💃 1 PM — Chair Dancing
🪩 Adults
It’s time to turn up the music and get moving! Come join us for another fun afternoon of chair dancing, laughter, and a little exercise. 🎶💛

🚪 THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 3

🍂 LIBRARY CLOSED
Just a reminder that the library is closed on Thursdays. We’ll see you again on Friday! 💕

🍓 FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 4

📖 10 AM — Preschool Page Turners
🧸 Ages 3–5
Little readers can enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities that help build early literacy skills while making reading feel like an adventure! ✨📚

🍎 Come spend some time with us this week! Whether you’re here to read, learn, dance, discover, or simply hang out, there’s always a little something happening at your library. 💕📚

We can’t wait to see you here! 🌟

📚💕 BOOKS OF THE WEEK:
ALL ABOUT FAMILY! 💕📚

Family comes in all shapes and sizes — sometimes it’s the people we’re born to, sometimes it’s the people we find, and sometimes it’s simply the people who make us feel at home. 🏡❤️

This week, our Books of the Week are celebrating family, love, memories, laughter, loss, and all the little things that make the people we love so special. 🥰📖

🧶 ADULT FICTION
📚 Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews
Two estranged sisters find themselves back together after their mother’s death and set off on a road trip to Ireland to uncover a family mystery. ✈️🍀 What better way to mend old wounds than a little adventure?

📖 ADULT NONFICTION
🎉 Family Reunion: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Unforgettable Get-Togethers for Every Kind of Family by Jennifer Crichton
Planning a family gathering? This helpful guide is packed with ideas for bringing everyone together and creating memories that last long after the dishes are put away! 🥳🍽️❤️

🧩 YOUNG ADULT
🎲 Steam To Go! Kit: Family Game Night by Penworthy
Grab the family, clear off the table, and let the games begin! 🎲✨ This kit has fun activities for ages 10+ and is perfect for a family game night or a small group of friends.

🎡 CHAPTER BOOK
✨ The Edge of In Between by Lorelei Savaryn
After tragedy changes everything, Lottie discovers a magical manor where she learns about love, loss, hope, and the meaning of family. 🏡✨ A little bit magical, a little bit mysterious, and full of heart.

🧢 EASY FICTION
❤️ My Family Is Forever by Nancy L. Carlson
A young girl shares her adoption story and celebrates the love that makes her family uniquely hers. 🥰 A sweet reminder that family is built on love.

📚💕 COME CELEBRATE FAMILY WITH US! 💕📚

Whether your family is big or small, related by blood or brought together by love, there’s something pretty special about the people we call ours. ❤️

Stop by the Sequatchie County Public Library this week, find a book (or two… or five 😉), and take home a little story to enjoy together! 📖🏡💕

What’s your favorite family book? Tell us below! 👇📚❤️

2026 Veteran Support Drive

The Sequatchie County Memorial VFW Post 5772 is kicking off its annual Veteran Support Drive, benefiting veterans and their families at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro.

During an unexpected or extended hospital stay, a few simple comforts can make a BIG difference. 🫶

🎁 NEW items needed for both men & women:
👕 Hoodies & T-shirts
🩲 Underwear
🧥 Lightweight jackets
👙 Sports bras
👖 Jogging/leisure pants
🩳 Shorts for next spring & summer
👟 NEW THIS YEAR — Shoes! Size 9 and up for men & women. Slip-on or regular tennis shoes are preferred.

📦 Please donate NEW items in their original packaging.

🧦 Socks and bottled water are not needed this year—the hospital currently has an abundance of both.

📍 Where to donate:
• Veterans Hall
• Sequatchie County Public Library during normal operating hours
• Upcoming Walmart Fundraiser

💰 Prefer to make a monetary donation? The flyer includes a QR code, and those funds will be used to fill any remaining needs at the end of the drive.

📅 The drive is expected to wrap up at the end of October, with delivery planned for early November.

Please help spread the word! 🇺🇸 Every donation, big or small, can help make an unexpected hospital stay a little more comfortable for a veteran and their family.

❓ Questions? Arrange drop-off or get more information from:
vfw5772@gmail.com or legionpost190@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting those who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙

Storytime Sprouts👶
Mondays

🕙 Mondays at 10AM | Ages Birth–3
📅 August Sessions: 8/31
📅 September Sessions: 9/14,9/21, & 9/28
*Library Closed on 9/7 for Labor Day (next week)

Join us 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 ✨
Fridays

🕙 Fridays at 10AM | Ages 3–5
📅 August Sessions: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, & 9/25

Join us for Preschool Page Turners, an engaging storytime designed especially for children ages 3 to 5! 📚✨

Each session includes:
📖 Captivating stories
🎵 Songs and movement
🎨 Fun activities and crafts
🌟 Opportunities to spark creativity and imagination

📍 Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street

No sign-up required!
Just bring your little ones and join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, songs, and activities. We look forward to seeing you! 😊

🪑Chair Dancing! 💃

Looking for a fun, low-impact way to get moving? Join us for Chair Dancing — a gentle exercise class designed for adults of all fitness levels!

This class features simple, seated workouts that are perfect for anyone just getting started with exercise or for those who prefer a more relaxed, low-impact routine. Not sure if it’s for you? Come give it a try!

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (45-minute session)
📍 Location: Sequatchie County Public Library Conference Room (upstairs)
✔️ Free and open to everyone
✔️ No sign-up required
❗ Patrons must stop by the front desk BEFORE going upstairs!

Just bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.
Better health starts with small steps—come begin yours with us!

📚✨ Your library card unlocks more than books—it gives you FREE access to the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)!

Whether you’re working on homework, researching a topic, learning a new skill, or just curious about the world, TEL offers trusted articles, magazines, encyclopedias, journals, and more—all at no cost.

🌎 Want to learn a new language? Your library card also includes Transparent Language Online, with lessons in 120+ languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, Japanese, Cherokee, and many more!

⚠️ Important Update: The State of Tennessee has updated how some TEL resources are accessed. Some databases now require an access password.

🔑 Need the current passwords?
Stop by the Sequatchie County Public Library and pick up a free password handout anytime. Due to new state requirements, we can’t post the passwords online.

💙 Not sure which resource you need? We’d be happy to help you find the right database or get started with Transparent Language Online. Stop by the front desk or give us a call!

Happy exploring, learning, and researching! 📖💻🌟

🕵️ Calling future archaeologists! 🏺✨

Get ready to DIG into an exciting six-week adventure at the Sequatchie County Public Library!

In DIG, kids will become junior archaeologists as they investigate artifacts from a mysterious lost culture, searching for clues to uncover its secrets. 🔍 Along the way, they’ll also use their creativity to invent their own culture—crafting artifacts, creating symbols and messages, and leaving behind clues for others to discover!

📅 New dates: Tuesdays, August 25 – September 29
The class will now begin August 25 and run through September 29.
⏰ 10:00 AM
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Pam Kiper
🕵️Grades 5 to 8

Each of the six classes features a brand-new, hands-on lesson, so there’s always something exciting to discover!

🎒 We’d love to have at least 20 young archaeologists join us, so please sign up early! Registering ahead of time helps us make sure we have enough supplies and materials ready for everyone.

📝 Registration has closed, but you can still get on the waitlist!
Email your child’s name and “sign us up!” to info@sequatchielibrary.org

Who knows what mysteries you’ll uncover? Come dig into history, imagination, and discovery with us! 🏺📜⛏️

📚✨ Need a Quiet Place to Study or Meet? 💻📝

Our library offers semi-private study/meeting space for patrons during regular business hours! 🏛️📖 Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is perfect for quiet, non-commercial activities such as:

📚 Tutoring sessions
👥 Study groups
💼 Job interviews
💻 Video interviews
📝 Proctored tests

A few friendly reminders: 😊

🚫 The space cannot be used for selling goods or services and/or admission-charging events.

🥤 No food or open drinks are allowed in the study area. Closed-lid drinks are welcome! ☕️

🔑 Patrons using our upstairs space MUST check in at the front desk. Failure to check in may result in losing access to the meeting space.

📅 Proctored tests are free, but you must schedule at least one week in advance. Please note that proctoring is provided through video and audio feed monitoring only. A live proctor will not be physically present in the room during your test.

📞 Interested in using the space? Give us a call and speak with our Director about your needs. We’re happy to help! 💙📚

🏫 Your library is more than books — it’s a place to learn, work, prepare, and connect! 🌟

🤖🚀 September STEAM Night🚀🤖

Join us on September 15th at 4:00 PM for our monthly STEAM Night at the Sequatchie County Public Library!

Robo Explorers continues for middle schoolers! Children and families can dive into the exciting world of robotics, coding, and engineering through hands-on activities and challenges. Explore, build, create, and discover together while developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in a fun, welcoming environment.

Our regular STEAM Night kits and activities will still be available for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re a future engineer, a curious creator, or just looking for a fun family activity, there’s something for everyone!

📅 The 3rd Monday
⏰ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Sequatchie County Public Library

We hope to see you there! 🌟

Our new robots were purchased thanks to a grant from the Rural Technology Fund!

American Job Center at the Library👔

Monday, 9/14 – 9 AM–1 PM | Drop-In Help (No Appointment Needed)

👔 Need job or career help?
Staff from the American Job Center will be at the library to help you with:
🔍 Finding a job
📄 Writing or updating your resume
🎤 Interview tips and practice
🧭 Career planning
📊 Skills assessments
🎓 Training programs for in-demand jobs

Just stop by anytime between 9 AM and 1 PM — no appointment required!

If you want to use their services before our next program, check out their website to explore job search tools, resume help, workshops, and more:
🌐 Southeast Career Center – Job Seekers

You can also follow them on Facebook for updates and events:
📘 Southeast AJC on Facebook

9/15 – 4PM to 6PM – LEGO Night

🧱✨ LEGO Night at the Library! ✨🧱 —

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday from 4:00–6:00 PM for a fun-filled LEGO Night at the Library, featuring a Build-a-House Challenge! 🧩

Using whatever LEGOs we have on hand, put your creativity to the test and design the best (or silliest!) dinosaur you can. Think colorful, quirky, and totally unique!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families & all ages welcome
🧩 LEGOs provided by the library

Bring your imagination—we’ll supply the bricks. 🎉

9/15 – 6PM to 7PM – Book Club

📚✨ Book Club at the Library! ✨📚
Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday | 6:00 PM

Join us after hours for our monthly Book Club—we meet on the third Tuesday of every month!

📖 September Book: The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick

💭 About the Book:
The Bettys
In 1960s Virginia, Margaret Ryan appears to have the perfect American life—a husband, three children, a beautiful home, and all the comforts of suburbia. But after meeting the intriguing Charlotte Gustafson, Margaret starts a neighborhood book club with Charlotte and two other women, Bitsy and Viv. As they share secrets and discuss The Feminine Mystique, the four women begin to question the lives they’ve been told they should want and discover a friendship that will change them forever.

✨ New members are always welcome!
To join, you can:
📩 Message us on Facebook
📞 Call 423-949-2357
📧 Email info@sequatchielibrary.org
🚶 Or just stop by for the meeting!

We hope to see you there—happy reading! 📖💙

📚✨ Books & Beyond! ✨📚
Wednesdays

🕙 Tuesdays 10AM | Ages 5–12
📅 September Sessions: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, & 9/30

Join us for our fun-filled weekly Books & Beyond program for elementary-aged kids! We’ll have hands-on activities, games, and plenty of chances to make new friends along the way.

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. 🥰

✔️ No sign-up required — just show up and have fun!
We can’t wait to celebrate creativity, holiday cheer, and reading with you! 💚📖🎄

✨ Thrive Tribe – Awesome Autumn!
No Pressure Hangouts🎉

🕓 Tuesdays at 4PM | Ages 13–18
📅 September Sessions: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/15, 9/22, & 9/29

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! 💛

🌳🔍 Dig into your family history…no shovel required! 📜

Have you ever wondered where your family came from or wanted to learn more about your ancestors? We’d love to help!

Join us every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for Genealogy Assistance at the Sequatchie County Public Library.

Whether you’re just beginning your family tree or have been researching for years, our staff and volunteer are available to help you:
🌿 Get started with genealogy research
📖 Search for census, birth, marriage, and death records
💻 Learn how to use genealogy resources
🧩 Work through those tricky “brick walls” in your family tree

If you have family names, dates, photographs, or old records, bring them along—they may help uncover new clues!

Every family has a story waiting to be discovered. Come start your journey with us!

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Sequatchie County Public Library

No registration is required—just stop by and start digging into your family’s story! 🌳❤️

📚 Help Us Preserve Sequatchie County History! 📚

The Sequatchie County Public Library is working to complete our SCHS yearbook collection, and we need your help! We are currently searching for yearbooks/annuals from before 1938, the years 1944 & 1945, and anything after 2008.

These yearbooks help preserve local memories, school history, and community stories for future generations to enjoy and research.

Donated yearbooks may be dropped off at the library or placed in our drop box at any time.

Thank you for helping us preserve Sequatchie County history! 💙

✨Next Library Board Meeting
Monday, September 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. At that time, you can click the link below or ask for a copy at our front desk.

Agenda will be available 1 week before the meeting.

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, September 8th 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! 🤲

Friendly Reminder: We Can Borrow Books for You!

Didn’t find the book you’re looking for on our shelves? No worries — we’ve got options! 😊
If we don’t own a title, we can request it from another library in Tennessee through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service.

✨ How it works:

• Stop by the library and tell us the title you’re interested in
• If we don’t have it, fill out a quick ILL request form
• We’ll try to borrow it from another library in the state 📦

📌 Please note:

• Most new releases (last 3 months), rare, expensive, out-of-print, or special collection items may not be available
• We do not borrow DVDs, audiobooks, or other special collection materials
• Availability depends on other libraries, so fulfillment and timelines aren’t guaranteed
• ILL books are loaned for 14 days with no renewals
• While our library is fine-free, the lending library may charge late or damage fees, which are the borrower’s responsibility

💡 Tip: Before requesting, check OverDrive or the Libby app — you might find an electronic copy available instantly!

Questions? Just ask at the desk — we’re happy to help 💛

Read the Chattanooga Times Free Press with Free Access using our iPad

🌟 Catch Up on the News at the Library! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that you can now read the Chattanooga Times Free Press for free on our library iPad — a huge thank-you to the Times Free Press for allowing us to use the iPad for the duration of our subscription! 📰💻

The iPad is locked to the Chattanooga Times Free Press app only, so you can enjoy the latest issues right here in the library. If you’d like to browse the internet or use other apps, you can access our library Wi-Fi on your own device or use one of our public computers. 📶💻

To borrow the iPad, you’ll need a current library card. Don’t worry — you can still view our physical copies of The Dunlap Tribune or use a public computer without a library card. 🪑📖

Come grab a comfy seat, stay informed, and enjoy a quiet reading session — we can’t wait to see you! ✨

Now Available:
Blind Dates with a Book

📚💘 Go on a Book Date! 💘📚
Looking for your next great read but don’t know what try?

💕Get one of our Blind Dates with a Book!

All you know is the genre—no title, no author, no spoilers. It’s a fun way to step outside your reading comfort zone and maybe fall in love with something new.

We’ve got several Blind Date books waiting for you right now, and each one comes with a bag of microwavable popcorn, a bookmark, and a pencil—because every great date deserves snacks and notes

💌 Looking for something special in your book date? Call us and request one!
Just let us know your favorite genre and when you’ll swing by to pick it up.
📞 423-949-2357
Message us on Facebook
Email us at info@sequatchielibrary.org

FREE Online Language Learning!

🌎📚 Learn a New Language for FREE with Transparent Language — powered by TEL! 📚🌎

Did you know you can learn over 110 different languages online for FREE? 🤯✨
With Transparent Language Online, available through TEL (The Tennessee Electronic Library), learning a new language has never been easier — or more fun!

🗣️ What can you learn?
• 110+ languages to explore
• Learn English from 30 different languages
• Lessons for kids, teens, and adults
• Great for middle school, high school, college/research, and the general public
• Perfect for Spanish learners and beyond!

📱💻 What is TEL?
TEL is a virtual library you can access from home, school, or your smartphone — anywhere with internet access!

Through TEL, Tennesseans get FREE access to over 400,000 online resources!

✨ TEL is made possible through funding from the State of Tennessee and the Institute of Museum and Library Services and is administered by the Tennessee State Library & Archives.

👉 Start learning today:
https://tntel.info/resource/transparent-language-online

🌟 Pick a language. Try a lesson. Learn something new — all for FREE!

Library Awarded $970 Grant for Robotics & Engineering Expansion 🤖

The Sequatchie County Public Library has received a $970 grant from the Rural Technology Fund to expand hands-on robotics and engineering experiences as part of our monthly STEAM Nights—Robo Explorers! 🚀

This exciting addition to STEAM Night will introduce children and families to coding, robotics, and engineering through interactive, hands-on activities. Participants will have opportunities to explore, build, and experiment together at the library, as well as borrow kits to continue learning at home. By combining guided challenges with open-ended exploration, Robo Explorers will help spark curiosity, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build confidence in STEM subjects. 🌟

RTF’s past support helped us launch our STEAM Night program, which provides monthly opportunities for families in our rural community to engage in science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a fun, welcoming environment. This new grant builds on that foundation, allowing us to expand access to meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences for all ages. 💙

RTF is dedicated to supporting technology education and increasing access to STEM learning opportunities for students and communities. Their investment helps libraries like ours provide engaging, creative programs that inspire the next generation of learners and innovators. ✨

More about the Rural Technology Fund