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
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 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!
Candy Caper: Donate Candy for Our Christmas Parade!
The holiday season is here, and we need your help to make our
Christmas Parade extra sweet!
We’re asking for candy donations to hand out during the parade, and
we’d love for YOU to be a part of the fun!
How to Help:
• Donate individually wrapped candy
• Drop off your donations at the library by 5 PM on Friday, December 13, 2024
Every little bit helps us spread some holiday cheer to kids and families along the parade route. Your sweet donations will make our parade even more special!
Thank you for your generosity and support as we celebrate the season together!
The holiday season is here, and we need your help to make our
Christmas Parade extra sweet!
We’re asking for candy donations to hand out during the parade, and
we’d love for YOU to be a part of the fun!
How to Help:
• Donate individually wrapped candy
• Drop off your donations at the library by 5 PM on Friday, December 13, 2024
Every little bit helps us spread some holiday cheer to kids and families along the parade route. Your sweet donations will make our parade even more special!
Thank you for your generosity and support as we celebrate the season together!
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community connections
Join us for our NEWEST program...Community Connections!
Monday, December 2, 2024 from 11 AM-12 PM to learn about Scam Prevention with Volunteer Federal.
Monday, December 2, 2024 from 11 AM-12 PM to learn about Scam Prevention with Volunteer Federal.
Book Signings
Book Signing with Author Tabitha Prock
Join us at the library for a special book signing event with local author Tabitha Prock! On Friday, December 6, 2024, from 3 PM to 4 PM, Tabitha Prock will be signing copies of her books, Chicken Suze and These Haunted Hills.
Meet the author and learn about the inspiration behind
Chicken Suze and These Haunted Hills
& get your book signed and chat with other readers!
Where: At the library
When: Friday, December 6, 2024 from 3 PM - 4 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author and grab your copy of these exciting books!
Join us at the library for a special book signing event with local author Tabitha Prock! On Friday, December 6, 2024, from 3 PM to 4 PM, Tabitha Prock will be signing copies of her books, Chicken Suze and These Haunted Hills.
Meet the author and learn about the inspiration behind
Chicken Suze and These Haunted Hills
& get your book signed and chat with other readers!
Where: At the library
When: Friday, December 6, 2024 from 3 PM - 4 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author and grab your copy of these exciting books!
EVENTS
Christmas with the Library 2024!
Join us for a magical evening of holiday fun!
When: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Tellico Plains Community Center
Enjoy:
Holiday Crafts
Festive Games
Photo Ops
Sweet Treats
Meet Santa and Special Guests
Special Surprises!
Story Time at 7:00 PM
Don’t forget to wear your Christmas PJs for an extra cozy night!
Bring the whole family for a heartwarming Christmas celebration.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Join us for a magical evening of holiday fun!
When: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Tellico Plains Community Center
Enjoy:
Holiday Crafts
Festive Games
Photo Ops
Sweet Treats
Meet Santa and Special Guests
Special Surprises!
Story Time at 7:00 PM
Don’t forget to wear your Christmas PJs for an extra cozy night!
Bring the whole family for a heartwarming Christmas celebration.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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
- October 20-26: National Friends of the Library week! Join our Friends of the Library and help our library grow! 100% of all membership costs go to support our library.
- November 18: Hi-Five a Librarian Day
- 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
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Cherohala Skyway Festival
Thursday, November 28, 2024 & Friday, November 29, 2024 - Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - Christmas
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Cherohala Skyway Festival
Thursday, November 28, 2024 & Friday, November 29, 2024 - Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - Christmas