If there are some books you need, a library may have what you’re looking for. Below we’ve featured 10 top public libraries in Tennessee.
1. Main Library (Nashville)
The Nashville Public Library can trace its roots back to 1898, but did not officially become a free library until 1901. The current library’s location opened in June of 2001.
Patrons of the library can take advantage of its many services. The library has public computers and Wi-Fi access. There are group study rooms and meeting rooms available to reserve. There’s also a unique program at this library, called the Seed Exchange, where people can start growing their own community garden by borrowing seeds. There are a variety of art exhibits and historical collections for the community to look through. The library offers a variety of programs for teens and events like Storytime for kids.
People can contact the library on their website.
2. Old Hickory Branch (Nashville)
The Old Hickory Library opened to the public in 1964. Before then, this location was used exclusively by DuPont workers and their families. This location was restored in 1982.
The Old Hickory Library offers a variety of services, including public computers and Wi-Fi. It also offers printing and copier resources. There is a Family Story Time program, which people can view on their calendar. There are meeting rooms available to reserve. People can view the online catalog to see what the library offers.
Contact the library for more information.
3. John P. Holt Brentwood Library
This community library began in a drugstore in the 1950s. The current location opened to the public in 1987 and is located in the city of Brentwood, which is south of Nashville. The library is named after John P. Holt at the request of his wife O’Delle Holt following her passing.
The library has an online catalog for people to see what’s in circulation. There are children’s programs and resources, such as early literacy tools and homework help. Teens can also take advantage of programs at the library. There are meeting and study rooms for public use. There are computers and free Wi-Fi.
Contact the library if you have any questions.
4. Benton County Public Library
The library opened in 1942 and is located in the city of Camden, Tennessee.
People can view the online catalog to see what’s in circulation at the library. People can look up programs and events via their online calendar. Some fun events for families include free movie screenings. There’s Wi-Fi and computers in addition to the books, movies, and music. There are children’s and teens programs hosted by the library. There are also history and archival references available. People can reserve a room for meetings and programs.
Scroll to the bottom of their home page for the library’s contact information.
5. Johnson City Public Library
The first library in Johnson City opened in May of 1895 and struggled to remain funded over the century. The current Johnson City Public Library building opened in 1999 after public support and funding.
There are a number of resources available to the public. People can view what’s in circulation by viewing their online catalog. The library has meeting rooms available for public use in an area of the library called the Jones Meeting Center, which includes a catering kitchen. There are also study rooms for patrons. There are kids and teen sections of the library. People can also use the library for printing, copying, and scanning.
Contact the library for more information.
6. E.G. Fisher Public Library
The E.G. Fisher Public Library is located in Athens, Tennessee and has been a mainstay for the community due to its educational resources.
People can access computers, Wi-Fi, and other technology services. People can also view their online catalog to see what the library offers. There are also programs for children and teens, such as Storytime and films. The library’s website also hosts a number of community resources for people to take advantage of.
Find the contact information for the library by scrolling to the bottom of their home page.
7. Lawson McGhee Library
The Lawson McGhee Library is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The library is named after May Lawson McGhee, when her father donated a considerable amount of money to open a library in her memory. It opened in October of 1886.
The library has a variety of learning material, such as historical collections and genealogy records. People can attend a number of educational events. People can also reserve a room for meetings or programs. There are kids’ resources available for parents and educators. The library helps sponsor a city-wide program for children that celebrates education and reading. People can access computers and Wi-Fi. The library also has a program called the Memory Lab which helps digitize people’s collections.
Contact the library for more information
8. Gallatin Public Library of Sumner County
The library is located in downtown Gallatin, Tennessee and has been a great resource for the community. The library is supported by the Friends of the Library, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping the library’s mission alive.
The library offers free Wi-Fi and printing services for a fee. The library also offers virtual books for check out. There are a number of programs and events, such as Storytime and coloring groups. Stay updated with the library’s online event calendar. There’s also a mobile library program hosted by the library that travels around the county.
Contact the library with any queries you may have.
9. Clinton Public Library
The Clinton Public Library is a great resource for the Clinton community. The library is located northwest of Knoxville, Tennessee.
The library offers a wide range of resources for the community, including education programs. There’s Wi-Fi access and public computers. People can also use copiers and printers at a cost. There is a Children’s section of the library that has computers, toys and more. There’s also a section for teenagers called the “Teen Zone”, which features a weekly meetup group. People can also look at their online calendar to see what events are available.
Contact the library for more information.
10. Art Circle Public Library
The Art Circle Public Library is located in Crossville, Tennessee and has been a great resource for the community since 1898. The current location opened in May, 2010.
The library offers a variety of services for the public. There are computers and Wi-Fi in addition to copying and printing services. There are meeting room spaces for people to reserve. There’s also a Children’s Library which features Storytime. There’s also a section of the library for teens. Adults can also take advantage of great educational resources and programs.
Contact the library if you have any questions.