Jefferson City Public Library

Jefferson City Public Library Jefferson City Public Library is a member of the Jefferson County Public Library System. WELCOME TO THE JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Jefferson City Public Library has been fortunate in having a library since the 1930s, when a committee for the Monday Literary Club and others started the movement for a public library. Various locations throughout the city have been known as the library from a small room in City Hall to various stores in the community. At one time the library was located in the old high school property after the

city had acquired it until that building burned. In 1954 in response to a letter from the Monday Literary Club requesting a permanent and adequate location for the collection of books, the city appointed a library board to be comprised of four citizens from the population at large and one from the governing board. A location on Russell Avenue was proposed for a library, an indoor recreation area and a public meeting place. From 1965-1991 the library was known as Bales Memorial Library. It shared the space with others until 1984 when the city expanded the library space to include the whole main level floor of the present building. In 1968 the council voted the sum of $200.00 for the rental of books from the county, which indicates the city joining forces with the county in use of and cooperation with the Nolichucky Regional Library system and the Tennessee system of public libraries. In 2011, Jefferson City Public Library moved into its present location at 108 City Center Drive. JCPL shares the hill top with City Hall, Fire and Police Departments.

Poetry Perspectives meets in the library this morning at 11AM. We write and read poetry in community.
06/13/2026

Poetry Perspectives meets in the library this morning at 11AM. We write and read poetry in community.

The Scribble Society is here today at 3:30PM! Bring your creativity and something to write with.
06/12/2026

The Scribble Society is here today at 3:30PM! Bring your creativity and something to write with.

Join us at the library for beginner-friendly Yoga today and every Friday at 9AM. Bring your own mat and stretch it out!
06/12/2026

Join us at the library for beginner-friendly Yoga today and every Friday at 9AM. Bring your own mat and stretch it out!

Up next for the Summer Reading Program - Illusionist Dave Vaught! Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 2PM in the Conference H...
06/11/2026

Up next for the Summer Reading Program - Illusionist Dave Vaught! Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 2PM in the Conference Hall.

Move, sing and read with The Little Listeners, an early literacy program for children 3 and under. This morning at 10:30...
06/11/2026

Move, sing and read with The Little Listeners, an early literacy program for children 3 and under. This morning at 10:30!

What are you reading this fine Wednesday? Paint us a picture.
06/10/2026

What are you reading this fine Wednesday? Paint us a picture.

06/10/2026

Whatcha Reading this Wednesday? Drop a comment!

Get creative with the Watercolor Club - Today and every Wednesday at 3PM. This free program is for adults. All skill lev...
06/10/2026

Get creative with the Watercolor Club - Today and every Wednesday at 3PM. This free program is for adults. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your own supplies.

Father's Day is around the corner, on Sunday, June 21 this year. Enjoy a story and craft for Dad with Heather C. - this ...
06/10/2026

Father's Day is around the corner, on Sunday, June 21 this year. Enjoy a story and craft for Dad with Heather C. - this morning at 10:30.

Tuesday Tip - our FLASH SALE from the Friends of the Library is still going on! You can support the library and take hom...
06/09/2026

Tuesday Tip - our FLASH SALE from the Friends of the Library is still going on! You can support the library and take home 3 for the price of 2 items in any given category. Come on down - the price is right.

Address

108 City Center Drive
Jefferson City, TN
37760

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18654759094

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