Lewis County Public Library and Archives
🏢 Tennessee Electronic Library · Hohenwald, Tennessee
Lewis County Public Library and Archives
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives in Hohenwald serves as the only public library in Tennessee's smallest county by population, combining everyday library services with a dedicated county archive and the Franz Weinhappel Room for local history and genealogy research.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 11am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 15 KYLE AVENUE, HOHENWALD, TN 38462
Phone: +1931-796-5365
Website: lewislibrary.com
Plus Code: 867JHC2X+25 (HOHENWALD, TN)
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📖 About Lewis County Public Library and Archives
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives stands at 15 Kyle Avenue in Hohenwald, Tennessee — the county seat of Lewis County, one of the state's smallest and most rural counties, nestled in the Highland Rim between Nashville and the Tennessee River. The library's distinguishing feature is the Franz Weinhappel Room, a dedicated local history and archives space that houses selected county histories, published family histories, microfilmed newspapers and genealogy research materials. All items in the room are non-circulating reference materials, and a digitized portion of the collection is accessible through the Lewis County Virtual Archive on archive.org. The library also functions as a vital civic hub, offering e-911 address registration, voter registration assistance and test proctoring services rarely found at libraries of this size. A technology lending program and access to the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) round out its digital offerings, giving patrons free research databases and the Tennessee Reads eBook collection.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Franz Weinhappel Room — dedicated local history archive with county histories, microfilmed newspapers and genealogy materials for Lewis County research
- Lewis County Virtual Archive on archive.org provides digitized historical materials accessible from home
- Free access to the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) — magazines, newspapers, academic databases and career resources
- eBooks and audiobooks through Tennessee Reads — borrow digitally 24/7 with your library card
- Civic services on-site: test proctoring, voter registration and e-911 address registration
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lewis County cardholders can research, read and learn free through Tennessee's statewide digital library resources:
📚 Services
- Franz Weinhappel Room — local history and genealogy reference collection (non-circulating)
- Lewis County Archives — county records, family histories and microfilmed newspapers
- Test proctoring for online and distance-learning exams
- Voter registration assistance
- E-911 address registration
- Services for visually and physically disabled patrons
- Interlibrary loan through Tennessee library network
- Technology lending program
- Meeting and study space
🎸 Programs
- Junior Book Club for young readers
- Tween Reading Club (middle school ages)
- Preschool Story Time
- Summer reading program
- Library Board meetings (public welcome)
- Outreach services for the broader Lewis County community
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Franz Weinhappel Room and what can I find there?
The Franz Weinhappel Room is the library's dedicated local history and archives space. It holds selected histories of Lewis County and surrounding areas, published family histories, microfilmed newspapers, genealogy research materials and how-to guides for family researchers. All items are non-circulating reference materials, meaning they stay in the library. Staff can assist with 15-minute focused searches; for longer projects, researchers are encouraged to use the digitized Lewis County Virtual Archive on archive.org.
Is the library open on Mondays?
No — the library is closed on both Monday and Sunday. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Thursday from 11am to 7pm, giving patrons a late-evening option once a week.
Can I take an online exam or certification test at the library?
Yes. The Lewis County Public Library offers test proctoring for online courses and distance-learning exams — a valuable service for students in this rural county where the next nearest testing center may be far away. Contact the library at (931) 796-5365 to schedule a proctoring session.
How do I access free eBooks and research databases with my Lewis County library card?
Your card unlocks the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) at tnelectric.org, which provides free access to databases covering magazines, newspapers, academic journals and career resources. For eBooks and audiobooks, use Tennessee Reads — download the Libby app, select 'Tennessee Reads' and sign in with your library card to borrow titles 24/7.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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