Putnam County Library
🏢 Putnam County Library System · Cookeville, Tennessee
Putnam County Library
The Cookeville main library of the Putnam County Library System sits at 50 East Broad Street on the Upper Cumberland's plateau, staying open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and lending free mobile hotspots alongside its books, e-books and children's collections.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 50 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: (931) 526-2416
Website: pclibrary.org
Plus Code: 868P5F7W+C8 (Cookeville, TN)
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📖 About Putnam County Library
The Putnam County Library serves Cookeville and the wider Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee as the main branch of the county library system, which was established as a publicly financed county library in 1939. Its home at 50 East Broad Street anchors a four-location system that also includes branches in Algood, Baxter and Monterey, so one Putnam County card borrows across all four. Beyond print, the library circulates audiobooks, DVDs and animated children's titles, offers free mobile hotspots at every branch, and connects residents to statewide digital collections. Adult Services and Child Services operate as separate desks — the children's department has its own phone line — and the library keeps evening hours to 8 p.m. four nights a week for after-work and after-school visits.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Main branch of a four-location county system (Cookeville, Algood, Baxter & Monterey) — one card borrows across all of them
- Free mobile hotspots available for checkout at every branch, extending internet access across the Upper Cumberland
- Open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday for evening and after-school visits
- Separate Adult Services and Child Services departments, each with its own phone line
- Ancestry.com Library Edition and NewsBank on-site for genealogy and local history research
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Putnam County cardholders can stream, download and research free through Tennessee's shared collections:
📚 Services
- Free mobile hotspot lending at all branches
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Ancestry Library Edition & NewsBank for genealogy and local history
- Separate Adult Services and Child Services departments
- Library card sign-up for Putnam County residents
- Access to the four-branch shared catalog (Cookeville, Algood, Baxter, Monterey)
🎸 Programs
- Storytimes for different age groups
- Summer Reading Program
- First Friday Book Club
- Community anthology writing projects
- Year-round events for all ages
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How late is the Putnam County Library open, and is it open on weekends?
The Cookeville main branch is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. The evening hours four nights a week make it convenient for after-work and after-school visits.
Can I check out a mobile hotspot from the Putnam County Library?
Yes. The library offers free mobile hotspots for checkout at all of its branches, including the Cookeville main location. It's aimed at extending reliable internet access to residents across the Upper Cumberland who may not have a connection at home.
Which branches share my Putnam County Library card?
The system has four locations — the main library in Cookeville plus branches in Algood, Baxter and Monterey — and a single Putnam County card borrows at all of them. Items can move between branches, so you can search the shared catalog and pick up materials at whichever location is most convenient.
Does the Putnam County Library have genealogy and local-history resources?
Yes. Cardholders can use Ancestry.com Library Edition on-site for genealogy records and NewsBank for searchable newspaper and news archives, alongside the statewide Tennessee Electronic Library. These make the Cookeville branch a practical starting point for Putnam County and Upper Cumberland family research.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.