Chattanooga Public Library to offer camping, hiking gear rentals
The Adventure Library. CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Public Library is now offering camping and hiking gear rentals with a library card.
The CPL teamed up with Outdoor Chattanooga to create the “Adventure Library.”
The Adventure Library collection will include tents, sleeping bags, trekking poles, lighting, backing and swimming equipment.
It will debut on Saturday, April 20 during a special “Earth Day Adventures” event at the downtown library. This event will last from 1 to 4 p.m.
“I’m thrilled that we can help people experience the things that make Chattanooga great,” said Library Executive Director Will O’Hearn. “From the symphony to soccer and baseball to bobcats, our library has developed so many offerings that go beyond books. With the Adventure Library, anyone can now enjoy camping and hiking without added financial stress. It’s our goal to ensure everyone can access the same books, tools, and recreation that are important to our well-being and success in life.”
The Earth Day Adventures event will also feature a “Campfire Storytime,” Earth Day crafts and a digital outdoors experience from Outdoors Chattanooga.
