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!
Library Hours
Monday & Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
SIGN-UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD
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!
new books
Check out the new books we have available at our library!
news & updates
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Keep Your Library Card Active!
Friendly reminder to renew your library card to keep it active and
ensure your account information stays up-to-date!
Library cards expire once a year and updating your card is absolutely FREE.
How to Renew:
Visit or call the library at your earliest convenience.
If your card has been expired for more than 3 years, your account will be removed…
which will affect your access to Libby and TN R.E.A.D.S.—where you can enjoy FREE
ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines!
Don’t Have a Library Card?
Sign up for FREE today!
Sign up online (https://tlpllib.booksys.net/opac/tppl/...)
or stop by the library.
Library cards open a world of possibilities,
and we’re grateful to have you as part of our library community.
Happy Reading!
Friendly reminder to renew your library card to keep it active and
ensure your account information stays up-to-date!
Library cards expire once a year and updating your card is absolutely FREE.
How to Renew:
Visit or call the library at your earliest convenience.
If your card has been expired for more than 3 years, your account will be removed…
which will affect your access to Libby and TN R.E.A.D.S.—where you can enjoy FREE
ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines!
Don’t Have a Library Card?
Sign up for FREE today!
Sign up online (https://tlpllib.booksys.net/opac/tppl/...)
or stop by the library.
Library cards open a world of possibilities,
and we’re grateful to have you as part of our library community.
Happy Reading!
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!
Interest for an Adult Stitching Club??
Calling All Stitching Enthusiasts!
Are you an adult who loves hand stitching (no machines)?
Whether you’re into embroidery, needlepoint, slow stitching, or just exploring creative projects, we’d love to have you!
Where: Tellico Plains Public Library
When: 10 AM–12 PM, 1–2 times per month
(specific day will be announced if there’s enough interest!)
What to Expect: Create journal covers, try stitch meditations, and tackle fun projects
Share ideas, socialize, relax, and enjoy stitching together
Free to join – just bring your supplies!
Sound like your kind of fun? Let us know you're interested and help us pick the perfect day! Stay tuned for updates!
Are you an adult who loves hand stitching (no machines)?
Whether you’re into embroidery, needlepoint, slow stitching, or just exploring creative projects, we’d love to have you!
Where: Tellico Plains Public Library
When: 10 AM–12 PM, 1–2 times per month
(specific day will be announced if there’s enough interest!)
What to Expect: Create journal covers, try stitch meditations, and tackle fun projects
Share ideas, socialize, relax, and enjoy stitching together
Free to join – just bring your supplies!
Sound like your kind of fun? Let us know you're interested and help us pick the perfect day! Stay tuned for updates!
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upcoming
FREE kid & Parent ART workshops
Bring creativity to life with free painting classes at the Tellico Plains Public Library, sponsored by MACA!
When: January 15 and February 12 from 3:45–4:45 PM
Taught By: Nancy Franklin
Limited to 20 participants.
Open to children ages 4+ and their parent or grandparent.
Call the library (423-253-7388) to reserve your spot!
Don’t miss this opportunity to create art together and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience!
When: January 15 and February 12 from 3:45–4:45 PM
Taught By: Nancy Franklin
Limited to 20 participants.
Open to children ages 4+ and their parent or grandparent.
Call the library (423-253-7388) to reserve your spot!
Don’t miss this opportunity to create art together and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience!
Medicare Monday
When: January 27 at 12 PM
Where: Tellico Plains Public Library
Join us for a free educational session about Medicare!
Gain valuable insights, ask questions, and enjoy a light lunch.
Where: Tellico Plains Public Library
Join us for a free educational session about Medicare!
Gain valuable insights, ask questions, and enjoy a light lunch.
Book Signings
TBA
EVENTS
TBA
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!
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
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
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!
announcements
- We have LOTS of NEW books now available on our shelves & more being added weekly!!
- NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines (Must be in good condition. No textbooks, please.) - Please see the librarian about donations. Please do not put donations in the Drop Box. Thank you!!
- 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!
- Scan the QR Codes above for our Amazon & Walmart Wishlists.
- Stay Tuned for Fun Announcements for 2025, including Art Classes!!
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
Attn: Sherri Raby
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
Attn: Sherri Raby
P.O. Box 658
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
TPPL Building Committee Meetings at the library: TBA
UPCOMING closings
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day
Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025 - Good Friday
Monday, May 26, 2024 - Memorial Day
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Independence Day
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Cherohala Skyway Festival
Thursday, November 27, 2025 & Friday, November 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving
Saturday, December 20, 2025 (CLOSING at 12 PM) - Tellico Plains Christmas Parade
Tuesday, December 23, 2024 - Thursday, December 25, 2024 - Christmas
Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025 - Good Friday
Monday, May 26, 2024 - Memorial Day
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Independence Day
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Cherohala Skyway Festival
Thursday, November 27, 2025 & Friday, November 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving
Saturday, December 20, 2025 (CLOSING at 12 PM) - Tellico Plains Christmas Parade
Tuesday, December 23, 2024 - Thursday, December 25, 2024 - Christmas