Vonore Public Library
🏢 Vonore Public Library · Vonore, Tennessee
Vonore Public Library
Founded in 1950 and rooted in the small town of Vonore on the shores of Tellico Lake in Monroe County, the Vonore Public Library has occupied its current home at 611 Church Street since 1987. It is the community's go-to source for books, periodicals, audiobooks, DVDs, free Wi-Fi, and statewide Tennessee digital resources — all in a welcoming neighborhood setting in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 611 Church Street, Vonore, TN 37885
Phone: (423) 884-6729
Website: vonorepubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 867QHQR3+5X (Vonore, TN)
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📖 About Vonore Public Library
The Vonore Public Library was formed in 1950, serving the Monroe County community that sits along the Little Tennessee River and Tellico Lake near the Cherokee National Forest. After operating in various locations for nearly four decades, the library moved into its permanent home at 611 Church Street in 1987. The collection holds nearly 12,000 volumes alongside periodicals, audiobooks, and DVDs. The library provides free public Wi-Fi, computer access, and access to the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) — the statewide virtual library offering over 400,000 electronic resources including e-books, journals, genealogy records, and Tennessee primary sources. As an independent community library in a rural county, Vonore Public Library plays an outsized role in connecting area residents to information, literacy programs, and internet access.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1950 and serving Vonore's Monroe County community for more than 75 years
- Current building at 611 Church Street has been the community's library home since 1987
- Collection of nearly 12,000 volumes plus periodicals, audiobooks, and DVDs
- Free public Wi-Fi and computer access in a rural community with limited broadband options
- Gateway to the statewide Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) with 400,000+ digital resources
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Vonore cardholders can access Tennessee's statewide digital library from any internet-connected device:
📚 Services
- Public book, periodical, audiobook, and DVD lending (nearly 12,000 volumes)
- Free public Wi-Fi and internet-connected computers
- Access to Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) digital resources
- Interlibrary loan through the Tennessee Regional Library System
- Reader's advisory and reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's reading and literacy programming
- Summer reading challenge
- Community and cultural events
- Adult programming and lifelong learning
📍 Nearby Libraries in East Tennessee
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Vonore Public Library founded?
The Vonore Public Library was founded in 1950, making it more than 75 years old. After operating in several locations over the decades, it moved into its current permanent home at 611 Church Street in 1987, where it has served the Monroe County community ever since.
What are the hours at Vonore Public Library, and why are Tuesday and Thursday different?
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are 10 am–5 pm; Saturday is 10 am–1 pm; and the library is closed Sundays. Tuesday and Thursday open an hour earlier — at 9 am — and close at 5 pm. This schedule gives early risers and those with work or school commitments more flexibility on those two weekdays.
Can I access digital resources with a Vonore Public Library card?
Yes. Vonore cardholders have access to the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL), a statewide virtual library with over 400,000 free resources — including e-books, magazines, scholarly journals, genealogy databases, and Tennessee primary sources — accessible from home, work, or any internet-connected device. Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. (via Libby/OverDrive) also provides downloadable e-books and audiobooks.
Is the Vonore Public Library an independent library or part of a county system?
The Vonore Public Library operates as an independent community library in Monroe County. It receives support through the Tennessee Regional Library System and participates in statewide programs like TEL and Tennessee R.E.A.D.S., but it is not a branch of the larger Monroe County system — it serves Vonore and its surrounding area directly.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.