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