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  • Use our online library tools at the library, at home or at some other Internet Connection.
  • Use your own laptop or use one of our computers to check your email, research the Internet, or browse our resources.
  • Join our discussion forums to talk about issues important to our local library

Register With Your Library Card

  • If you have a library card, you can register on this website (look below the calendar on the left).  Once your card is approved, you can login on this site to use the card catalog and join the discussion forums
  • If you do not have a library card, fill out an online application form under "Online Tools"  or go to the library and submit an application.  (In either case, you will have to verify your identity at the library to pick up your card.)

We Have Books and More Books and More

  • Over 30,000 books in Centerville and over 10,000 books in the East Hickman Branch
  • Printed books, Electronic Books, Magazines, and Newspapers, too 
  • Historical and Genealogical Records
  • Recommended Reading Lists to offer suggestions

Kids Programs

  • Summer Reading Programs
  • Imagination Library
  • Books for Life

Community Activities

  • Advancing the Arts
  • Sponsor of the Clay Harris Theatre
  • Community Meetings 
 
About Our Library

Library checkoutThe Hickman County Library System is an important part of our local community in Middle Tennessee.  We provide many services to our people as we manage many books, magazines, tapes, and other library resources. 

Some of our services include

  • Books for all ages and Interlibrary Loan
  • Large Print Books
  • Reference Books
  • Audio Visuals
  • Newspapers & Magazines
  • Public Access Computers with Wireless Access for Laptops
  • Local History Room
  • Microfilm Reader/Printer
  • Regional E Book and Audio Book Download System
  • Special Programs
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Community Room
  • Copy Machine & Fax
  • Displays and Exhibits 

Branch Libraries

  • The J. B. Walker Memorial Library in Centerville, TN (Main office)
  • East Hickman Library in Lyles, TN 
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History

The Hickman County Public Library began in 1935. The Chautauqua Library and Scientific Circle held a carnival on the public square July 4, 1935, to raise money for and create interest in the new library. Four hundred twenty books were bought and 1,211 donated. The library was placed in the courthouse basement. The Chautauqua Club furnished volunteer librarians for the first year.

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