Welcome to
Tellico Plains Public Library!
We are So Glad You are Here!
We Appreciate Your Support of our Library
and Hope to See You Soon!
We Appreciate Your Support of our Library
and Hope to See You Soon!
Tour de monroe county, tn Libraries
ANNOUNCING THE TOUR de MONROE COUNTY, TN LIBRARIES!
Explore. Discover. Win.
July 1–31, 2026
During each library's open hours
Get ready for a month-long library adventure across Monroe County, TN!
Visit all four public libraries, discover new resources, collect stamps, earn prizes,
and see just how much your local libraries have to offer.
How It Works Start at ANY Monroe County library.
Sign up for or renew your FREE library card
Pick up your Tour Card
Visit all four libraries during July
Collect a unique stamp or punch at each location
Receive a small prize at every stop
Visit All Four Libraries
Tellico Plains Public Library – www.tellicoplainspubliclibrary.org
Vonore Public Library – www.vonorepubliclibrary.org
Madisonville Public Library – www.madisonvillelibrary.org
Sweetwater Public Library – www.sweetwaterpubliclibrary.org
Finish Line Reward
Visit ALL FOUR libraries and receive a special surprise at your final stop!
Why Join the Tour?
Discover free resources, programs, and services
Explore communities throughout Monroe County
Enjoy a fun family-friendly summer activity
Connect with your local libraries and community
Find new opportunities for learning, creativity, and adventure
Libraries are filled with opportunities! Come explore, discover, and experience everything Monroe County's libraries have to offer.
Start your tour anywhere... but don't miss a stop!
Pick up your Tour Card beginning July 1 and start your adventure!
Explore. Discover. Win.
July 1–31, 2026
During each library's open hours
Get ready for a month-long library adventure across Monroe County, TN!
Visit all four public libraries, discover new resources, collect stamps, earn prizes,
and see just how much your local libraries have to offer.
How It Works Start at ANY Monroe County library.
Sign up for or renew your FREE library card
Pick up your Tour Card
Visit all four libraries during July
Collect a unique stamp or punch at each location
Receive a small prize at every stop
Visit All Four Libraries
Tellico Plains Public Library – www.tellicoplainspubliclibrary.org
Vonore Public Library – www.vonorepubliclibrary.org
Madisonville Public Library – www.madisonvillelibrary.org
Sweetwater Public Library – www.sweetwaterpubliclibrary.org
Finish Line Reward
Visit ALL FOUR libraries and receive a special surprise at your final stop!
Why Join the Tour?
Discover free resources, programs, and services
Explore communities throughout Monroe County
Enjoy a fun family-friendly summer activity
Connect with your local libraries and community
Find new opportunities for learning, creativity, and adventure
Libraries are filled with opportunities! Come explore, discover, and experience everything Monroe County's libraries have to offer.
Start your tour anywhere... but don't miss a stop!
Pick up your Tour Card beginning July 1 and start your adventure!
SIGN-UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD
rewew or sign up for a library card today!
Sign up for your FREE library card today and unleash the magic of reading & opportunities!
Click the Library Card above to fill out the form for your very own library card!
Click the Library Card above to fill out the form for your very own library card!
Renew your library card
Reminder: Library Cards Expire Annually!
Did you know your library card EXPIRES once a year? Stay connected to all our books, digital resources, and programs by renewing your card for FREE!
Call or visit the library to check your status and update your information to keep your account active.
Did you know your library card EXPIRES once a year? Stay connected to all our books, digital resources, and programs by renewing your card for FREE!
Call or visit the library to check your status and update your information to keep your account active.
new books
Check out the new books we have available at our library!
announcements
Fresh from the Stacks – Library Swag is IN!
From the stacks to your style — TPPL swag is here to make you smile!
TPPL T-Shirts – Cream, comfy, and available in Youth Small–Large & Adult Small–3XL — only $15!
TPPL Book Totes – Strong 12x14 canvas totes to carry your next great read — just $10!
TPPL Hats – COMING SOON! Embroidered, adjustable, one size fits all — only $20!
Support our story with your very own Tees, Book Totes, & Hats. Every purchase supports our library’s daily chapter.
And hey… these make great Christmas gifts for the book lovers in your life!
TPPL T-Shirts – Cream, comfy, and available in Youth Small–Large & Adult Small–3XL — only $15!
TPPL Book Totes – Strong 12x14 canvas totes to carry your next great read — just $10!
TPPL Hats – COMING SOON! Embroidered, adjustable, one size fits all — only $20!
Support our story with your very own Tees, Book Totes, & Hats. Every purchase supports our library’s daily chapter.
And hey… these make great Christmas gifts for the book lovers in your life!
Huge book sale
HUGE BOOK SALE at our Library!
Don't miss out on amazing deals!
Stock up on books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more!
- Hardcovers: $1
- Large Paperbacks: $0.50
- Small Paperbacks & Magazines: $0.25 each or 5 for $1
- DVDs: $1
- Audiobooks: $5
- Fill a Bag for just $5!
- Plus, FREE books & magazines available!
Come find your next favorite read or add to your collection!
Don't miss out on amazing deals!
Stock up on books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more!
- Hardcovers: $1
- Large Paperbacks: $0.50
- Small Paperbacks & Magazines: $0.25 each or 5 for $1
- DVDs: $1
- Audiobooks: $5
- Fill a Bag for just $5!
- Plus, FREE books & magazines available!
Come find your next favorite read or add to your collection!
We are pausing donations.
Friends of the Tellico Plains Public Library
Memberships expire December 2026.
Schedule
upcoming
Adult Education Classes
Adult Education Classes Are Back!
Join us for Adult Education Classes with Cleveland State Community College — held right here at our library — to help you earn your GED at no cost!
Now’s the perfect time to take that next step toward your future. Let’s make it happen — at no cost to you!
Location: Tellico Plains Public Library
Call (423-253-7388) or visit the library for more information.
Join us for Adult Education Classes with Cleveland State Community College — held right here at our library — to help you earn your GED at no cost!
Now’s the perfect time to take that next step toward your future. Let’s make it happen — at no cost to you!
Location: Tellico Plains Public Library
Call (423-253-7388) or visit the library for more information.
FREE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
Boost Your Tech Skills with FREE One-on-One Classes!
Looking to improve your tech skills? Our library is offering personalized one-on-one sessions tailored just for you! Choose a topic, learn at your own pace, and get individual guidance.
Looking to improve your tech skills? Our library is offering personalized one-on-one sessions tailored just for you! Choose a topic, learn at your own pace, and get individual guidance.
Available Classes:
- iPad Basics : Get comfortable with your iPad's features, apps, and settings.
- Phone Basics : Master smartphone essentials, from making calls to managing apps.
- Computer Basics & Beyond : Build confidence with basic functions, internet browsing, and more.
- Creating Graphics with Canva : Design your own graphics for social media, flyers, and more!
- iPad Basics : Get comfortable with your iPad's features, apps, and settings.
- Phone Basics : Master smartphone essentials, from making calls to managing apps.
- Computer Basics & Beyond : Build confidence with basic functions, internet browsing, and more.
- Creating Graphics with Canva : Design your own graphics for social media, flyers, and more!
Sessions are FREE and scheduled at your convenience!
Contact us today to sign up and start learning!
Contact us today to sign up and start learning!
Sponsorship Opportunity
TBA
Our WishList
Help us grow our PROGRAMMING!
Our library is very passionate about sharing the importance of literacy with our community and beyond with programming for all ages. We are very excited for all the library fun planned for this year! However, our programming would not be possible without our wonderful patron’s and community’s support.
Help support our library by shopping and donating items from our Amazon Wish List or Walmart Wish List to help our library's programming grow.
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1XM5DB13GETF4?ref_=wl_share
Walmart Wish List: https://www.walmart.com/lists/shared/WL/ca56961a-5ce4-4ae6-84fe-9b33c7b100fb
Summer Programming Wishlist: https://a.co/057Wrohd
We also gratefully accept monetary donations to our library
(please specify that the donation is for programming).
The Wish List includes some of our most used supplies as well as some new things we can't wait to introduce.
We are so thankful for all the support of our library and appreciate you all!
Help support our library by shopping and donating items from our Amazon Wish List or Walmart Wish List to help our library's programming grow.
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1XM5DB13GETF4?ref_=wl_share
Walmart Wish List: https://www.walmart.com/lists/shared/WL/ca56961a-5ce4-4ae6-84fe-9b33c7b100fb
Summer Programming Wishlist: https://a.co/057Wrohd
We also gratefully accept monetary donations to our library
(please specify that the donation is for programming).
The Wish List includes some of our most used supplies as well as some new things we can't wait to introduce.
We are so thankful for all the support of our library and appreciate you all!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
THANK YOU for Making Our 2026 Summer Reading Program DINO-mite!
As we wrap up another unforgettable Summer Reading Program, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. Thank you to every sponsor, partner, volunteer, guest presenter, participant, parent, caregiver, and friend who helped make "Unearth a Story" such an incredible success at the Tellico Plains Public Library.
Because of your generosity, encouragement, and support, we truly Roared into Reading this summer! Together, we dug into stories, uncovered adventures, completed missions, created crafts, explored dinosaur and archaeology digs, played games, learned from amazing guest presenters, and made memories that will last a lifetime. From babies to adults, there was something for everyone, and it was a joy to watch our community come together to celebrate reading, learning, and imagination.
This summer was our BIGGEST and BEST Summer Reading Program yet!
Summer Reading 2026 by the Numbers:
154 amazing participants
Average event attendance of 156 (with a record-high attendance of 179!)
32 incredible volunteers
Multiple outstanding guest presenters
49+ generous sponsors and community partners
An exciting grand prize celebration featuring bicycles, camp rocking chairs, attraction tickets, and more along with books, Big Bear Tubing passes, ice cream coupons, T-shirts, and so much more!
To our amazing participants—you are the reason we do what we do. Every book you read, every mission you completed, every event you attended, and every smile you shared made this summer something truly special. We are so proud of each and every one of you!
To our dedicated volunteers—you helped us dream big and accomplish even bigger things. Your time, energy, kindness, and enthusiasm made every event run smoothly and every family feel welcome.
To our inspiring guest presenters—thank you for sharing your knowledge, talents, and passion. You brought dinosaurs, archaeology, science, history, and imagination to life in ways our community won't soon forget!
And to our incredible sponsors, donors, and community partners—thank you for believing in our library and investing in our community. Your generosity transformed ideas into unforgettable experiences and made what once seemed impossible become possible. Because of you, many babies, children, teens, and adults experienced the joy of reading, learning, and discovering something new this summer.
Whether you unearthed stories, volunteered your time, donated resources, attended an event, or simply encouraged someone to read--you made a difference.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for making our 2026 Summer Reading Program one for the history books. We are incredibly blessed by the kindness and support of this amazing community, and we are already looking forward to the adventures we'll share together next summer.
As we wrap up another unforgettable Summer Reading Program, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. Thank you to every sponsor, partner, volunteer, guest presenter, participant, parent, caregiver, and friend who helped make "Unearth a Story" such an incredible success at the Tellico Plains Public Library.
Because of your generosity, encouragement, and support, we truly Roared into Reading this summer! Together, we dug into stories, uncovered adventures, completed missions, created crafts, explored dinosaur and archaeology digs, played games, learned from amazing guest presenters, and made memories that will last a lifetime. From babies to adults, there was something for everyone, and it was a joy to watch our community come together to celebrate reading, learning, and imagination.
This summer was our BIGGEST and BEST Summer Reading Program yet!
Summer Reading 2026 by the Numbers:
154 amazing participants
Average event attendance of 156 (with a record-high attendance of 179!)
32 incredible volunteers
Multiple outstanding guest presenters
49+ generous sponsors and community partners
An exciting grand prize celebration featuring bicycles, camp rocking chairs, attraction tickets, and more along with books, Big Bear Tubing passes, ice cream coupons, T-shirts, and so much more!
To our amazing participants—you are the reason we do what we do. Every book you read, every mission you completed, every event you attended, and every smile you shared made this summer something truly special. We are so proud of each and every one of you!
To our dedicated volunteers—you helped us dream big and accomplish even bigger things. Your time, energy, kindness, and enthusiasm made every event run smoothly and every family feel welcome.
To our inspiring guest presenters—thank you for sharing your knowledge, talents, and passion. You brought dinosaurs, archaeology, science, history, and imagination to life in ways our community won't soon forget!
And to our incredible sponsors, donors, and community partners—thank you for believing in our library and investing in our community. Your generosity transformed ideas into unforgettable experiences and made what once seemed impossible become possible. Because of you, many babies, children, teens, and adults experienced the joy of reading, learning, and discovering something new this summer.
Whether you unearthed stories, volunteered your time, donated resources, attended an event, or simply encouraged someone to read--you made a difference.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for making our 2026 Summer Reading Program one for the history books. We are incredibly blessed by the kindness and support of this amazing community, and we are already looking forward to the adventures we'll share together next summer.
announcements
- We have LOTS of NEW books now available on our shelves & more being added weekly!!
- Do you have a recommendation of a book/audiobook/author/series to add to our collection? Please let us know! We love hearing your recommendations!
building expansion
We're Expanding Our Library!
We will be adding a new Children's Area and Adult Learning Center on to our current library building.
If you would like to share in our dream, we welcome & appreciate your support!
Please make checks payable to:
Tellico Plains Friends Of The Library
(memo-"building project")
Please mail your tax-deductible donation to:
Tellico Plains Friends Of The Library
Learning Center Building Fund
P.O. Box 658
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
We will be adding a new Children's Area and Adult Learning Center on to our current library building.
If you would like to share in our dream, we welcome & appreciate your support!
Please make checks payable to:
Tellico Plains Friends Of The Library
(memo-"building project")
Please mail your tax-deductible donation to:
Tellico Plains Friends Of The Library
Learning Center Building Fund
P.O. Box 658
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
TPPL Building Committee Meetings at the library: TBA
UPCOMING closings
Friday, July 3: Closing at 1 PM in observance of Independence Day…Happy 4th of July!
Saturday, July 4: Closed in observance of Independence Day…Happy 4th of July!
Monday, September 7: Closed in observance of Labor Day
Saturday, October 24: Closed for the Cherohala Skyway Festival…We hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27: Closed in observance of Thanksgiving…Happy Thanksgiving!
Saturday, December 19: Closing at 12 PM for Tellico Plains Christmas Parade…We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, December 23 - Friday, December 25: Closed in observance of Christmas…Merry Christmas!
Saturday, July 4: Closed in observance of Independence Day…Happy 4th of July!
Monday, September 7: Closed in observance of Labor Day
Saturday, October 24: Closed for the Cherohala Skyway Festival…We hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27: Closed in observance of Thanksgiving…Happy Thanksgiving!
Saturday, December 19: Closing at 12 PM for Tellico Plains Christmas Parade…We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, December 23 - Friday, December 25: Closed in observance of Christmas…Merry Christmas!