Art Circle Public Library
🏢 Cumberland County · Crossville, Tennessee
Art Circle Public Library
Art Circle Public Library sits at 3 East Street in the heart of Crossville, opening its doors six days a week and offering the Cumberland County Archives next door, the Imagination Library for young children, Tai Chi classes, free guitar and piano lessons, and much more — earning its name from a legacy of connecting arts and community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–4pm |
| Thursday | 8am–7pm |
| Friday | 8am–7pm |
| Saturday | 8am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 3 East Street, Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-6790
Website: artcirclelibrary.info
Plus Code: 867PWXXG+C5 (Crossville, TN)
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📖 About Art Circle Public Library
Art Circle Public Library serves Cumberland County, Tennessee, from a central location at 3 East Street in downtown Crossville, known as the 'Golf Capital of Tennessee' on the Cumberland Plateau. The library takes its name from the Art Circle, an early 20th-century women's civic organization that founded the library and championed literacy and the arts across the county. Today the building also hosts programs as diverse as Tai Chi classes, guitar lessons, piano sessions, knitting circles, genealogy courses, and monthly game nights. Adjacent to the library, the Cumberland County Archives (reachable at (931) 456-2006) provides in-depth local history and genealogical research. The library supports the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, distributing free monthly books to children from birth through age five across Cumberland County. Cardholders access the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) and TN Reads (OverDrive/Libby), and the library's own OPAC at artcirclepltn.booksys.net connects to the statewide Tennessee Public Libraries Catalog.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for the Art Circle, the early women's civic organization that founded the library and championed literacy on the Cumberland Plateau
- Cumberland County Archives on the same block — thousands of local history and genealogy records
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library participant — free monthly books for children birth through age 5 in Cumberland County
- Unusually diverse adult programming: Tai Chi, guitar & piano lessons, knitting circle, stamp collecting, paper crafting
- Open six days a week with four evenings (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) until 7 p.m. — shutdown begins 15 minutes before closing
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Art Circle Library cardholders unlock free statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi (Internet & Wi-Fi shut down 15 min before close)
- Public fax: (931) 484-2350
- Printing & copying
- Meeting room spaces available for community use
- Interlibrary loan & statewide catalog access
- Ancestry Library Edition & FamilySearch (in-library)
- Tennessee Library for Accessible Books & Media (LABM) referrals
🎸 Programs
- KidBits preschool storytime with Miss Patty (select Tuesdays at 10 a.m.)
- Teen craft programs (Potion Bottles, seasonal crafts)
- Tai Chi classes — beginner & intermediate (Monday mornings)
- Guitar lessons & piano lessons (Saturday mornings, free)
- Ewe Can Knit — Wednesday knitting circle
- Monthly game nights
- Free genealogy 101 at the Cumberland County Archives
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library enrollment
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the library called the 'Art Circle' Public Library?
The library takes its name from the Art Circle, an early 20th-century women's civic organization in Crossville that founded the library and actively promoted literacy, arts, and education across Cumberland County. The name reflects that founding legacy of community-centered culture on the Cumberland Plateau.
Does the Art Circle Library have access to local historical records?
Yes — the Cumberland County Archives, just a block away at 229 North Main Street (phone: (931) 456-2006), holds extensive local history and genealogical materials. The library also provides in-library access to Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch for deeper genealogical research.
What is the Imagination Library program offered at Art Circle?
The library participates in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a program that mails one free age-appropriate book per month to registered children from birth through age five in Cumberland County. Enrollment is free; contact the library for sign-up details.
What unusual programs does Art Circle Public Library offer adults?
Beyond reading, the library hosts Tai Chi classes (beginner and intermediate on Monday mornings), free guitar lessons on select Saturdays, free piano lessons, the Ewe Can Knit knitting circle on Wednesdays, monthly game nights, stamp collecting meetups, paper-crafting workshops, and free concerts. Programming changes monthly — check artcirclelibrary.info for the current calendar.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.