Lawson McGhee Library

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    Knoxville, TN

    Lawson McGhee Library is Knox County's flagship public library branch serving the Knoxville community with free access to books, digital resources, computers, and programming for all ages. Located downtown on Church Avenue, it offers community meeting spaces, children's programs including storytime and Baby Bookworms, adult educational events like Job Help Thursdays and Tech Help Tuesdays, and serves as a cultural hub for learning and community engagement. The library provides validated parking and extended weekday hours to serve working families and students.

    Ideal for: Families with young children, Job seekers, Students needing computer access, Community groups seeking meeting space, Lifelong learners

    Service area: Knoxville, TN and Knox County

    What Sets Lawson McGhee Library Apart

    Free Community Meeting Space: Features a 69-capacity meeting room on the lower level available for public reservation, equipped with projection screen, podium, microphone, and full kitchen amenities.

    Extended Weekday Hours: Open until 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday to serve working professionals and families, plus validated parking in nearby garages.

    Multi-Age Programming: Offers specialized programs for babies, toddlers, children, and adults including storytimes, job assistance, technology help, and documentary screenings.

    Group ClassesIn-Person Sessions
    Public LibraryCommunity ResourcesChildren's ProgramsFree LearningDowntown Knoxville
    Google Rating
    4.6 ★ (134 reviews)
    Phone
    (865) 215-8750

    Location

    Address: 500 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

    Phone: (865) 215-8750

    Website: knoxcountylibrary.org

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    Last updated April 15, 2026

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