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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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🍂✨ OCTOBER WEEK TWO AT THE LIBRARY! ✨🍂

🍂 It’s another busy week at Sequatchie County Public Library! 📚💙 We have helpful classes, fun programs, and opportunities for all ages. Check out what’s happening October 12–16! ✨

📅 MONDAY • 10/12
CLOSED — Enjoy the Columbus Day holiday!

📅 TUESDAY • 10/13
📝 10 AM — FREE Wills & Living Trusts Class
🎮 4 PM — Thrive Tribe Hangout for Teens (Ages 13–18)
📚 4 PM — Friends of the Library Meeting

📅 WEDNESDAY • 10/14
🌳 9–11 AM — Genealogy Assistance
🎨 10 AM — Books & Beyond (Ages 5–12)
💃 1 PM — Chair Dancing for Adults

📅 THURSDAY • 10/15
🚪 CLOSED — We are closed on Thursdays.

📅 FRIDAY • 10/16
🎉 9:30 AM — Homecoming Parade! 🤍 📣 No Preschool Page Turners this week, but the library will remain OPEN during the parade!
💃 1 PM — Chair Dancing for Adults

✨ Good to know: 💛 No sign-up required for Thrive Tribe, Books & Beyond, or Chair Dancing! 📝 New Chair Dancing participants should arrive a little early to sign a waiver. 🌳 Bring family records or notes to make the most of your genealogy visit!

Whether you’re learning something new, connecting with friends, or exploring your family history, we’d love to see you at the library! 🍁📚❤️

#SequatchieCountyPublicLibrary #OctoberAtTheLibrary #CommunityEvents #LibraryLife

🍂 BOOKS OF THE WEEK:
FALL IS HERE! 🍁☕️

Fall is here, bringing cooler days, colorful leaves, cozy moments, and plenty of reasons to curl up with a good book! 🍂❤️ From suspenseful mysteries and fascinating nature guides to magical adventures and fun reads for young readers, we have something for everyone this season!

📖 ADULT FICTION 🍁 Beneath Copper Falls by Colleen Coble Dana moves to Rock Harbor for a peaceful fresh start, but danger and secrets soon follow. 🔎

🌿 ADULT NONFICTION 🍁 Fall Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains by Oscar W. Gupton Identify beautiful fall wildflowers with colorful photographs, helpful facts, and an easy-to-use color guide. 🌼🍃

✨ YOUNG ADULT 🍁 Fall of a Kingdom by Hilari Bell Three young people sense danger approaching Farsala and discover their lives are tied to the kingdom’s fate. ⚔️🏰

🍃 CHAPTER BOOK 🍁 Why Do Leaves Change Color? by Beth Bence Reinke Learn why leaves change colors and fall in autumn, with a fun leaf-printing activity included! 🍂🎨

🐭 EASY FICTION 🍁 Fall: A Tale of What’s to Come by Janet McDonnell Mouse wonders why his woodland friends are too busy to play as they prepare for the coming winter. 🐿️❄️

🍁📚 Looking for your next cozy fall read? Stop by Sequatchie County Public Library during Fall Break to check out these books and discover your next favorite! Whether you love mysteries, nature, adventure, or sweet stories, there’s a book waiting for you! 💛

Which one would YOU pick up first? 👇📖

#BooksOfTheWeek #FallReads #SequatchieCountyPublicLibrary #CozyReading #FallBreakReads 🍂❤️

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
📅 October Sessions: 10/19, & 10/26
**Library will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day

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
📅 October Sessions: 10/23, & 10/30
*No Regular Programs during Fall Break (10/5-10/9)
**No Preschool Page Turners on 10/16 during the Homecoming Parade

Join us for Preschool Page Turners, an engaging story time 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

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! 😊

📚✨ Books & Beyond! ✨📚
Wednesdays

🕙 Tuesdays 10AM | Ages 5–12
📅 October Sessions: 10/14, 10/21, & 10/28

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
📅 October Sessions: 10/20, & 10/27

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! 💛

🪑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, & Fridays
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (45-minute session)
📍 Location: Sequatchie County Public Library Conference Room (upstairs)
✔️ Free and open to everyone (first timers sign a waiver)
✔️ 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!

🎙️ Mrs. Robin on the Radio! AM1190
Friday, November 13th at 8AM 💙

Tune in every second Friday for a quick little library update with Mrs. Robin! 😊

She’ll chat about:
✨ Upcoming programs & events
📖 What we’re planning
💡 New things happening at the library
🤝 Ways YOU can get involved and support your local library

It’s just a few minutes, but it’s a fun and easy way to stay in the know and stay connected with your library! 🥰📚

So grab your coffee ☕ and tune in each second Friday for A Few Minutes with Mrs. Robin! 🎙️💙

🐾 GET READY FOR SOME WILD LIBRARY FUN! 🎭

Something WOMBATICALLY wonderful is coming to the library! 🐾📚✨

🌟 Friday, October 23 at 10:00 AM 🌟
📍 Sequatchie County Public Library

Join us for a special Work It Out Wombats! Puppet Show! 🐾🎭

Our furry friends are ready to teach us all about:
🧩 Solving problems
💡 Trying new things
🤝 Working together
🎉 And having LOTS of fun along the way!

Bring the whole family and get ready for giggles, learning, puppets, and plenty of Wombat fun! 🥰🐾

📚✨ We can’t wait to see you there! ✨📚

Mark your calendars and come WOMBALONG with us! 🐾💛

#WorkItOutWombats #PuppetShow #LibraryFun #FamilyFun #SequatchieCountyPublicLibrary #KidsAtTheLibrary #OctoberAtTheLibrary

📚✨ 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! 🌟

🤖🚀 October STEAM Night🚀🤖

Join us on October 19tht 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, 11/2 – 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

🍦📚Introducing Scoops’n Stories ✨

We’re so excited to introduce SCOOPS’N STORIES — a brand-new family program created in partnership with Udderly Yum Ice Cream Shoppe! 💕🍨

Once a month for the rest of the year, we’ll meet at the ice cream shoppe for a special themed storytime night! Each evening will include a fun, easy picture book, a simple craft, and lots of family fun!

📚 Storytime + Craft = FREE! 🎨
🍦 Families are welcome to purchase their own ice cream separately.

And we’re kicking things off with a little MAGIC! 🪄✨

🧙‍♀️ Wizards, Wands & Wafflecones 🧙‍♂️
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 6:00 PM
🍦📖 A Harry Potter-Themed Family Fun Night!

Come dressed as your favorite character, bring your magical spirit, and get ready for an enchanting evening of stories, crafts, and wafflecone fun! ✨🪄🍦

Gather the family and join us for our very first Scoops’n Stories! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚🍨

📚 STORYTIME WITH THE FRIENDS! ✨

Join us at the Fair Building for a special Storytime with Mrs. Robin! ❤️

📖 Wednesday, October 21 • 10:00 AM
👧🧒 All ages welcome!

Come enjoy a fun story with Mrs. Robin, then stick around for Friends Day! Browse the Friends of the Library Book Sale & Silent Auction and see what treasures you can find! 🛍️📚

Bring the whole family, find a good book, and spend a fun morning with your library friends! ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there! 📚✨

10/20 – 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-Pumpkin 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. 🎉

10/20 – 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!

📖 October Book: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

💭 About the Book:
The Fairchild Sisters
Jessica, Norah, and Alicia were rescued from family tragedies and raised by their foster mother, Miss Fairchild, on a beautiful Virginia farm. Though their childhood seemed idyllic, Miss Fairchild’s strict rules and unpredictable nature made home anything but safe. The sisters eventually escaped, believing they were free, but their memories of her never faded. Years later, a body is discovered beneath their childhood home, thrusting the sisters into the spotlight—and forcing them to question whether they are witnesses or suspects.

✨ 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! 📖💙

🌳🔍 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, November 9th 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, October 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! 🤲

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

Library Awarded $3,695 Technology Grant! 💻

The Sequatchie County Public Library has been awarded a $3,695 Technology Grant from the Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA) to help update the library’s computer equipment and technology resources! 💙

This exciting award will help us replace aging computer equipment and update technology that supports the services, resources, and learning opportunities we provide to our patrons. Keeping our technology up to date helps ensure the library can continue meeting the changing needs of our community and providing access to the tools people need to learn, work, and explore. 💻🌟

The grant is a 50/50 matching grant, meaning the library will contribute an additional $3,695 toward the project. Together, this brings the total investment to $7,390 in technology improvements for Sequatchie County Public Library! 🎉

The Technology Grant program is administered by the Tennessee State Library & Archives and funded through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The program helps public libraries across Tennessee purchase or replace technology to improve library services, with each grant requiring a dollar-for-dollar local match.

We are incredibly grateful to the Tennessee State Library & Archives for this support and for their continued investment in public libraries across Tennessee! These funds will help us maintain a welcoming, useful, and up-to-date library where our community can access the technology and resources they need.

Thank you for supporting your local library! We’re excited to put these resources to work for Sequatchie County! 💻