Clinton Public Library
🏢 Anderson County · Clinton, Tennessee
Clinton Public Library
Clinton Public Library serves the Anderson County seat from a welcoming building on South Hicks Street, offering Monday–Thursday evening hours until 7 p.m., a notary service, the popular 'Read to a Dog' program in partnership with UT's veterinary college, and statewide digital access through the Tennessee Electronic Library.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 11:30am–7pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 118 S Hicks Street, Clinton, TN 37716
Phone: (865) 457-0519
Website: clintonpubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 868Q3VX7+HR (Clinton, TN)
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📖 About Clinton Public Library
The Clinton Public Library is the public library of Clinton, Tennessee — seat of Anderson County, a community about 17 miles northwest of Knoxville. Operating from 118 S Hicks Street, the library serves residents across the county with books, DVDs, audiobooks, public computers, and free wireless internet. It is open six days a week, with extended evening hours Sunday through Thursday until 7 p.m. — a notable commitment for a city of roughly 10,000. The library offers a notary service by appointment, a homebound delivery program for patrons who cannot visit in person, and a 'Read to a Dog' program every Sunday in partnership with the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine's HABIT (Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee) program. Cardholders also access the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) and TN Reads (OverDrive/Libby) for free digital content, and can search the statewide catalog through the library's BOOKSYS-powered OPAC at clintonpltn.booksys.net.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open until 7 p.m. Monday–Thursday, making it accessible for working families in Anderson County
- Notary service available by appointment — call or book online through the library's Google Calendar
- 'Read to a Dog' program with UT College of Veterinary Medicine's HABIT therapy dog Walter
- Homebound delivery service for patrons who cannot visit the library in person
- On-site Giving Pantry offering household essentials to patrons in need
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Clinton Public Library cardholders unlock free statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Notary service (by appointment)
- Homebound delivery program
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi
- Printing & copying
- Book requests & interlibrary loan
- Giving Pantry (household essentials)
- One-on-one technology help (by appointment)
- Teacher resource collection
🎸 Programs
- 'Read to a Dog' with UT HABIT therapy dog (weekly)
- Summer reading program
- Children's storytimes
- Teen programs
- Adult programs & book discussion
- Community events & author visits
📍 Nearby Libraries in East Tennessee
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clinton Public Library offer notary services?
Yes — the library offers notary service by appointment. You can book online through the library's Google Calendar link or call (865) 457-0519. This is a free community service available to Anderson County residents and visitors.
Why does the library open late on Fridays?
On the first Friday of every month the library opens at 11:30 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. because staff hold an internal meeting in the morning. All other Fridays the library opens at the regular 9 a.m. time and stays open until 7 p.m.
What is the 'Read to a Dog' program at Clinton Public Library?
Beginning September 2026, the library partners with the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine's HABIT (Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee) program to host a weekly Read to a Dog session in the Children's Section from 4–5 p.m. Children read aloud to a trained therapy dog named Walter, helping build reading confidence in a low-pressure, fun environment.
How can I get books if I cannot visit the library in person?
The library offers a homebound delivery program for patrons who are unable to come in due to age, disability or illness. Fill out the sign-up form on the library's website or call (865) 457-0519 to arrange regular home delivery of books and other materials.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🖨 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.
