Benton County Public Library
🏢 Tennessee State Library & Archives · Camden, Tennessee
Benton County Public Library
Benton County Public Library anchors the town square of Camden, Tennessee, offering 26 public computers, extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, test proctoring, and laptop lending to the roughly 16,000 residents of this small Obion River county seat.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–6pm |
| Thursday | 8am–8pm |
| Friday | 8am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 121 South Forrest Avenue, Camden, TN 38320
Phone: (731) 584-4772
Website: tnsos.net
Plus Code: 868H3W43+H6 (Camden, TN)
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📖 About Benton County Public Library
The Benton County Public Library serves Camden and all of Benton County in West Tennessee's Obion River region. Located at 121 South Forrest Avenue, a block from the historic courthouse square, the library is the community's primary source of free public internet, wireless access, and computer instruction. Its 26 internet-connected computers, laptop lending program, and dedicated computer classes make it an essential resource for residents seeking digital skills and job-search support. A public fax machine and test-proctoring service round out practical offerings not easily found elsewhere in this rural county. Patrons can extend their resources statewide through the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL), which provides databases, e-books, and research tools free to every Tennessee library card holder.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended evening hours Tuesday and Thursday until 8 p.m. for working families
- 26 public internet computers plus wireless access and laptop lending
- Test proctoring service — a rare rural amenity for students and professionals
- Computer classes for all ages in a county with limited broadband options
- Public fax machine and copier on-site
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Benton County cardholders can access free digital resources statewide:
📚 Services
- 26 public internet computers & free Wi-Fi
- Laptop lending
- Test proctoring
- Computer classes for all ages
- Public fax, printing & copying
- Interlibrary loan
- eReader program (OverDrive / Libby)
🎸 Programs
- Preschool & children's storytimes
- Teen programs
- Adult & family programs
- Senior programs
- Computer instruction classes
- Summer reading
📍 Nearby Libraries in West Tennessee
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Benton County Public Library's hours, and when is it open latest?
The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are the best times for patrons who work during the day.
Does the library offer test proctoring, and do I need an appointment?
Yes — Benton County Public Library provides test proctoring, a service especially valuable for online college students and professional-certification candidates in rural West Tennessee. Contact the library at (731) 584-4772 to arrange a proctoring session.
Can I borrow a laptop from the Benton County Public Library?
Yes, the library has a laptop lending program available to cardholders. With 26 in-library computers and wireless access as well, Benton County PL is one of the most connected public spaces in the county.
What digital resources come with a Benton County library card?
Your card unlocks the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) — databases, magazines, homework help and e-books — and R.E.A.D.S. (TN Reads), the statewide OverDrive/Libby collection for digital audiobooks and e-books, all at no charge.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.