Library Services
The Benton County Public Library System contains a wide variety of materials, in two library collections, including books, large print selection, movies (DVD, Blu-Ray, and select VHS), books on CD, business resources, local newspapers, popular magazines, and historical records. We also provide:
- Tennessee Electronic Library, a library database that includes thousands of journals
- Internet accessible computers WiFi network and various printers for public use
- Children and young adult computers are available with educational programs and games
- Inter-library loan services with access to materials in every library in Tennessee
- Extensive History & Genealogy Center and home of the Benton County Archives for family history research
- Conference room for meetings. (Click here for room use guidelines, here for room request form, and here for room clean up checklist)
- Community Resource Room including educational resources and extensive resources for educators
- After hours drop box
- Copies, faxes, lamination, transparencies, Ellison cutouts, tax forms (Click here for pricing)
- Programs for all ages
- Special events
- Book sales
- Reference services
- Resume assistance
- Special classes including computer classes, cooking classes for all ages, art classes, and more
- Book clubs for all ages
- Group tours
- Gallery system for local art displays
- Game nights
- Author visits
- Free family movies
- Special collections