Sequatchie County

Friends of the Library Meeting
2026-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN, 37327, United States
Next Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, June 9th 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!

Preschool Page Turners - Fridays @ 10AM - Returns August 28th
2026-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN, 37327, United States
Preschool Page Turners Fridays at 10AM
Fridays at 10AM | Ages 3–5
Join us for Preschool Page Turners, our weekly early literacy program for preschoolers!
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.

Thrive Tribe - Teens - Tuesdays @4PM
2026-08-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN, 37327, United States
Thrive Tribe – Teen Hangouts!
Tuesdays at 4PM | Ages 13–18
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 - Junior Archaeologist Classes - Tuesdays at 10AM (August 25 - September 29)
2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN, 37327, United States
🏺🕵️ Calling all 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!
📅 Tuesdays, August 25 – 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!
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🎒 You can join the waitlist by email us. Limited group size helps us make sure we have enough supplies and materials ready for everyone.
Who knows what mysteries you’ll uncover? Come dig into history, imagination, and discovery with us! 🏺📜⛏️

Storytime Sprouts - Mondays @10AM
2026-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN, 37327, United States
Storytime Sprouts👶 Mondays at 10AM

🕙 Mondays at 10AM | Ages Birth–3

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. 🥰

📚🌳 Storybook Trail Open House - Saturday, August 22 at Coops Creek
2026-08-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Coops Creek Greenway Trailhead, 98 Pine Street, Dunlap, 37327, United States
📚🌳 A New Storybook Adventure! 🌳📚
Get ready to explore, read, and play! The Storybook Trail is coming to Coops Creek Greenway Trail on Pine Street this August, bringing stories to life one page at a time.
🦙 Our very first Storybook Trail book will be Llama Llama Loves to Read! Follow the pages as you stroll the trail and discover the joy of reading outdoors.
🎉 Storybook Trail Open House
Saturday, August 22 | 9:30–11:30 AM
🍃 All ages welcome!
📖 Free books
🎨 Crafts
🦋 Nature activities
🔍 Scavenger hunt
The Storybook Trail is part of the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s mission to encourage children and families to enjoy reading while exploring the outdoors. We can’t wait to share this exciting new community resource with you!

Storybook Trail Grand Opening! - Friday, August 21 at Coops Creek
2026-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Coops Creek Greenway Trailhead, 98 Pine Street, Dunlap, 37327, United States
🌳📚 Storybook Trail Grand Opening! 📚🌳
Join us on August 21 at 10 AM at Coops Creek as we celebrate the opening of the new Storybook Trail!
We’re excited to celebrate this special addition to our community with friends from the library and other community partners. A Storybook Trail brings reading outdoors by placing pages from a children’s book along a walking path, allowing families to enjoy a story while exploring the park.
Storybook Trails help encourage early literacy, imagination, movement, and meaningful family time — creating a fun and accessible way for our community to connect through books and the outdoors.
📅 Date: August 21
🕙 Time: 10 AM
📍 Location: Coops Creek
Bring your family and help us celebrate this exciting new community resource!

Chair Dancing - Mondays & Wednesdays - 1PM (45minutes)
2026-08-19 13:00 - 14:00
💃🪑 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!
📅 Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (45-minute session)
📍 Location: Library Conference Room (upstairs)
✔️ Free and open to everyone
✔️ No sign-up required
Just bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.
Better health starts with small steps—come begin yours with us!

Books & Beyond - Wednesdays @ 10AM - Returns August 19th
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Sequatchie County Public Library, 227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN, 37327, United States
Books & Beyond – Wednesdays @ 10AM!
10AM | Ages 5–12
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!
