Blount County Public Library
🏢 Blount County Government · Maryville, Tennessee
Blount County Public Library
Open every day of the week at 508 North Cusick Street in downtown Maryville, the Blount County Public Library has grown from a 3,000-book collection started by local women's clubs in 1919 into a countywide hub of roughly 419,000 items, a genealogy department, a maker-minded teen room and an in-house Bookmark Cafe.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–8pm |
| Thursday | 8am–8pm |
| Friday | 8am–5pm |
| Saturday | 8am–4:30pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 508 North Cusick Street, Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: (865) 982-0981
Website: blounttn.gov
Plus Code: 867RQ26H+26 (Maryville, TN)
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📖 About Blount County Public Library
The Blount County Public Library opened on October 24, 1919, after members of Maryville's Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Chilhowee Club, the Tuesday Club and the King's Daughters organized a small reading room in the Bank of Blount County building and worked to make books available to the public. What began with about 3,000 volumes has grown across more than a century into a collection of roughly 419,000 items serving all of Blount County. A new library building was dedicated by Governor Lamar Alexander on January 26, 1981, and today the library operates from 508 North Cusick Street in downtown Maryville as a department of Blount County Government. Under Library Director Dustin Goforth, the library pairs a large local-history and genealogy collection — home to the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society and the Sharon Lawson Room — with a busy calendar of storytimes, teen programming and adult classes, plus the on-site Bookmark Cafe.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened October 24, 1919 — founded by Maryville's Women's Christian Temperance Union, Chilhowee Club, Tuesday Club and King's Daughters, growing from about 3,000 to roughly 419,000 items
- Current downtown building at 508 North Cusick Street was dedicated by Governor Lamar Alexander on January 26, 1981
- Dedicated Blount County history & genealogy department, home to the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society and the Sharon Lawson Room
- Bookmark Cafe inside the library — a spot to study or grab a drink while you browse
- Open seven days a week, including late until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday afternoons
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Blount County cardholders can read, stream and research free through Tennessee's shared digital resources:
📚 Services
- Blount County history & genealogy research collection (Sharon Lawson Room; Blount County Genealogical & Historical Society on site)
- Bookmark Cafe — in-library cafe and study spot
- Teen Room with art supplies, board games, a PS5 and a Nintendo Switch
- Interlibrary loan for materials not in the collection
- Monthly art exhibits in the library gallery
- Free public computers, printing, copying and Wi-Fi
- Meeting and program spaces for community groups
🎸 Programs
- Little Learners Storytime (ages 3–5) and Baby & Me Storytime (ages 0–3)
- LEGO Club and STEAMKids for elementary-age children
- Kids Book Club (grades 4–8) and Tween nights
- Afterschool Teen Time and teen Dungeons & Dragons groups
- Gentle Yoga (ages 16+) and a Writer-in-Residence offering writing support by appointment
- Summer reading and seasonal community events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Blount County Public Library first open, and who started it?
The library opened on October 24, 1919. Its roots go back to members of Maryville's Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Chilhowee Club, the Tuesday Club and the King's Daughters, who organized a small reading room in the Bank of Blount County building and worked to make books available to the public. The collection has grown from about 3,000 books at the start to roughly 419,000 items today. The current building at 508 North Cusick Street was dedicated by Governor Lamar Alexander on January 26, 1981.
What genealogy and local-history resources does the library have?
The library maintains a dedicated Blount County history and genealogy collection and is home to the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society, which is based in the library's reference area. The Sharon Lawson Room hosts genealogy and history programs, and staff can help you get started with Blount County records, family research and regional archives. Access is free with a library card.
Is the library open on weekends, and are there evening hours?
Yes. The Blount County Public Library is open seven days a week: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. The late 8 p.m. closing Monday through Thursday makes it easy to visit after work or school.
What is the Bookmark Cafe, and what is there for teens?
The Bookmark Cafe is an in-library cafe where you can study or grab a drink while you browse. Teens also have a dedicated Teen Room stocked with art supplies, board games, a PS5 and a Nintendo Switch, plus programs like Afterschool Teen Time and Dungeons & Dragons groups.
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