Adventure Library

Looking for Adventure? You’ve come to the right place!
The Adventure Library is a Beyond Books collection of camping, hiking, sports, and fitness gear for the whole family.

Camping and Hiking Gear from Outdoor Chattanooga
Thanks to our friends at Outdoor Chattanooga, everyone can enjoy the beautiful sites in and around our city. We have a variety of items, including:

  • Tents
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Trekking Poles
  • Binoculars
  • Dry Bags
  • Lanterns
  • … and more!


Sports and Fitness Gear from YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga

YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is bringing more fun and fitness to the Adventure Library!

Thanks to our partners at the YMCA, we now have three new Adventure Library kits available to checkout at the Downtown Library.

  • Pickleball Kit: Set of 2 paddles and 2 balls each, ready to take to the court
  • Weight Training Kit: A full-body workout kit featuring dumbbells, a kettlebell, a medicine ball, jump rope, Gofit power loops and bands, and a 30-minute YMCA workout guide
  • Yoga & Pilates Kit: Yoga mat, knee pads, resistance bands, pilates ring, foam block, and foam roller.


Library cardholders ages 18 and up can check out up to 3 Adventure Library items at a time for a two-week period. Signing a liability waiver is required prior to check-out.

Click on any item below to see if it is available in our Library Catalog. Gear is checked out and returned through the 4th Floor Makerspace at the Downtown Library. For questions, please call 423-643-7753 or email 4thfloor@chattanooga.gov.

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