The electronic card catalog is a really super tool for the local library system. However, going there the first time may be a bit confusing, so we've written up some basic instructions that may help you find your way around our library system.
Perry County Public Library System
A library isn't just about books anymore
What makes a Great Library System?
Over 70 Years Serving Perry County
Today's library is not like your father's library. While you can still check out a book from the library, you can do so much more.
We have computers, book loans over the internet, movies... even our Friends of the Library who help raise funds for our operations.
Covid-19 Response & News
Follow the news on our website to keep up to date on how we are meeting the needs of our community in this troubling time. On May 1, 2020, our libraries in Perry County are open, using Social Distancing Practices for Community Safety.
Discover TEL
- Homework help
- Research in mags & Tennessean
- Test prep for exams
- Career tools
- Genealogy
- TEL for Kids
Download Audio Books & E-Books
Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. offers tens of thousands of digital ebooks, audiobooks, and video. These digital titles can be downloaded or streamed to your personal computer or a variety of portable devices. And it all starts a library card from your local library!
Library Hours of Operation
Library Board Announcement
The Perry County Library system is back open using their regular schedule:
Linden:
Tues - Wed - Thurs: 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday - Monday: Closed :)
Lobelville:
Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed :)
First Wednesday of Every Month
Lego Club at the Lobelville Library
TEMPORILY SUSPENDED
A Lego Club has formed and is meeting monthly at the Lobelville Library. Organized as a group play activity, the children are meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. just to have fun and make new friends who love playing with LEGOs.
Everyone is invited so come join the fun. We have a tub of LEGOs here at the library, and children can build LEGO creations which can be displayed in the library for a few weeks each month. For more information, e-mail Shelly Henderson at minicoopmom54@gmail.com or you can call the Lobelville Library at 593-3111.
Lobelville Library
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
14 Years of Free Books for Children
Every child in Perry County under the age of 5 is eligible to receive free books. A new age-appropriate book is mailed to the child every month until he/she turns 5 years old. Children receive the books at NO COST to the parents. To register your children or grandchildren, contact either of the public libraries in Linden and Lobelville.
If you would like to be a part of this important literacy program, please send a donation of any amount to:
Friends of the Library for Imagination Library
Attn: Betty Barber
104 College Avenue
Linden TN 37096
Welcome to Perry County Library System
Meet Libby
Meet Libby, by Overdrive. The newest app to use on your smartphone, tablet, computer to search for and read or listen to your favorite books. Just click on the picture of Libby to see what she has to offer anyone who has a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Get Better Grades and More... with TEL!
Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is an online library that gives everyone in Tennessee access to magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, essays, practice tests, e-books, primary source materials and more.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is all about inspiration and imagination. It was developed in 1995 by Dolly for her native Sevier County, Tennessee. Dolly wanted every preschool child to have his/her own collection of books.
Enjoy eBooks & Audiobooks
The Tennessee State Library & Archives, under Secretary of State Tre Hargett, offers eBooks and audiobooks from your public library on your computer, phone, tablet or iPod.
Internet & Computer Usage Policy
The Perry County Libraries are pleased to offer public use of the Internet as part of the library's mission of providing free and open access to materials and services to meet patrons' personal, educational, and professional needs.
Inclement Weather / Emergency Policy
The Perry County Public Library System will make every reasonable effort to open its facilities to the public as scheduled, consistent with safe access for library staff and the public.
Patron Conduct Policy
We wish for everyone to have a safe, fair and pleasant experience in our libraries. Our policies are applicable to both branches.
Donations Policy
No gift will be accepted, unless it is freely given with the agreement that the Library may:
- Dispose of the gift as it sees fit (including selling it, discarding it, or giving it away)
- Store the gift
- Move the gift to various locations.
Perry County Library Bylaws
In 2020 the Board of Directors made some edits to their Bylaws, and said bylaws were signed by Blake Dill, Chair, and Gail Spragins, Library Director. Please find a link below to a pdf version of those bylaws.
Read All About Us!
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Libraries Open on May 1st With Safety in Mind
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- April 29, 2020
Effective May 1, 2020, both libraries in Perry County are open using Social Distancing Practices for Community Safety.
- We can only allow 8 people in at a
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Tax Forms at the Libraries
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- April 29, 2020
New deadline for filing 2019 tax returns
The deadline for filing 2019 tax returns has been moved to July 15, 2020. Tax forms are still available at
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Book and Bake Sale in Linden Postponed
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- April 03, 2020
"Although the Spring Book and Bake Sale at the Library has been postponed to the Fall, please continue to donate gently used books and DVDs to the
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Technology Grant Awarded & New Computers Installed
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- March 10, 2020
Last Fall Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Perry County to present a “big” check to the Perry County Public Library System, which includes the
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IRS Tax Withholding Estimator
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- January 28, 2020
Checking your withholding just got easier. The IRS launched an IRS Tax Withholding Estimator. As part of a continuing effort to improve quality
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The Magic Show was Magical
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- July 07, 2019
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The Summer Reading Program at the Library in Linden continued Wednesday July 3rd with the popular children’s magician Barry Mitchell with his -
Baby Goats and a Scavenger Hunt
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- June 24, 2019
The Summer Reading Program at the Library in Linden continued Wednesday June 19 with stories, treats and baby goats. With a theme of “A Universe of
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Upcoming Library Events
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What is your library worth to you?
Do you use the library for computer services, to read magazines, borrow electronic books or audiobooks? Never mind the old fashioned method of borrowing books from your local library.
You may say this is impossible to know, but the State of Tennessee has set up a calculator to attempt to know this number. Visit Tennessee State Library & Archives to see this special calculator, adapted from the Maine State Library.
Welcome to the Perry County Public Library
“We would like to express our thanks for the privilege of working for the wonderful people in both Linden and Lobelville. Today we serve Perry County with books, movies, and audiobooks, and make them available online as well. Please visit your local library today."
