“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.
The man who never reads lives only one.”
– George R.R. Martin, American Author
We have a large selection of popular fiction including mystery, romance, classics, novels, and various other forms of fiction.
“It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Essayist
From philosophy and religion to dogs and cats to cooking and gardening to Tennessee history, there is something for everyone in our non-fiction section.
“Look closer and you'll see something extraordinary, mystifying, something real and true. We have never been what we seemed.”
~ Zelda Fitzgerald, American Novelist
If you want to look something up and would rather use a book than the internet, then visit our reference shelves located in our genealogy room.
“At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better.”
~ Barrack Obama, Former USA President
We love kids and we love it when kids read.
Bring the kiddos by to look through our selection
of picture books, easy readers, juvenile fiction,
and juvenile non-fiction. We have books for
kids of all ages.
“Personally, I like reading adventures which really have happened to people, because they show what kind of things might happen to oneself, and they teach one how to 'Be Prepared' to meet them.”
~ Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of Scout Movement
Teens and young adults have their own section at our library and we are always open to suggestions for new authors and new stories.
“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.”
~ Jack Kerouac, American Novelist
We have the best genealogy section in the county. Here you will find cemetery and family history records, as well as area history books. We also have old court records and newspapers on microfilm.
210 River Road · Loudon TN · 865-458-3161
Click the button above to access the online Card Catalog. When the new page opens, click "please log-in" on the top right of the page. Then, choose Loudon Public Library from the top drop-down box. Enter your library card number and the word "userpass" in the password field. Hit enter. If this is your first time using the online card catalog, you will be prompted to change your password. Be sure to remember it for the next time you visit.
We have a variety of literature for all ages. Our reading materials include fiction, non-fiction, reference, children, young adult, genealogy and much more. See below for more information on each department.
The famous artist Pablo Picasso once said that computers are useless because they can only give you answers. So, if you need answers to life's questions, stop by and use one of our public access computers.
Be yourself because an original is more than a copy. But if you need a copy, they are 20 cents for b&w and 50 cents for color. We also fax at a cost of $1.00 for the first page and 75 cents for each additional page.
CLICK ON EACH PHOTO BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS.
Ficción
No Ficción
Referencia
Niños
Adultos Jóvenes
Genealogía
~ Lemony Snicket, American Novelist
The Loudon Public Library is one of five libraries proudly serving the residents of Loudon County, Tennessee. We provide a variety of free resources including books, DVDs, public access computers, information, ideas, education, eBook access through Tennessee READS and the Libby app (if you are unfamiliar with Libby, be sure to ask for information.) We also offer copy and fax services for a small fee.
Thank you for visiting us here on the web. We look forward to seeing you in person soon. Upon visiting, be sure to apply for a free library card. It will only take a few minutes and you will be ready to explore and checkout all the great reading materials that we offer. In the meantime, keep reading!
~ Diana Gabaldon, American Author
Library Director
~ Gary Paulsen, American Author
Kate Clabough has been the Loudon Public Library Director since 2019. She began her career in Alma, Nebraska, where she served as Director of Hoesch Memorial Library. After moving to Tennessee in 1997, she has worked as a genealogist, graphic designer, grant writer, historian, journalist, and as assistant director in the children's department at the Blount County Library. Kate has the experience and versatility to assist patrons with their many library needs.
~ Phil Bradley, English Author
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210 River Road, Loudon, TN 37774
865-458-3161
