📚 Libraries & Bookstores
Libraries, bookstores, and literacy programs for families
Maryville Libraries
📚 Maryville Library Story Times
📍 120 E. Middle St, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Baby & Me: Tuesdays 6pm, Wednesdays 10am & 11am | Movin' & Groovin': Last Friday of each month, 10:30am
💰 Free
👶 Ages: Ages 0-5
- Interactive storytime for babies and toddlers
- Music and movement activities
- Child-friendly environment
- Free parking on-site
- Visit the library before or after storytime
The Blount County Public Library offers free weekly story times for kids at the Maryville branch (120 E. Middle St, Maryville, TN 37804). Programs are part of the Growing Ready Readers initiative: Baby & Me Storytime (birth to 3 years): Tuesdays at 6 PM and Wednesdays at 10 AM. Bouncing,...
📚 Blount County Public Library
📍 508 N Cusick St, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Mon-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4:30pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
👶 Ages: All ages
- Imagination Library
- Storytime programs
- Children's section
- Free book programs
- Downtown location
The Blount County Public Library is the heart of reading in Maryville. Free books, free storytimes, and programs for the whole family. Hours: - Monday-Thursday: 8am-8pm - Friday: 8am-5pm - Saturday: 8am-4:30pm - Sunday: 1pm-5pm Features: - Large children's section with books for all ages -...
Bookstores
📖 Neighborly Books
📍 106 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 12-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Closed Sun & Mon
👶 Ages: All ages
- Children's books and early readers
- Puzzles and games
- Toys and stationery
- Community events and story times
- Order via Bookshop.org or Libro.fm
An independent children's and community bookstore in the heart of downtown Maryville. Owner Laurie stocks a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction, classic literature, and children's books, plus puzzles, stationery, toys and games. They host community events and story times locally. A warm...
Southland Books and Cafe
📍 1505 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Bookstore: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (Closed Sun). Cafe: Tue-Sat 10am-3pm. The Dungeon: Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm. The Bird & the Book: Wed-Sat 4-11pm
- Independent bookstore since 1992
- Kids and family books
- Cafe with light food
- D&D and tabletop gaming space (The Dungeon)
- Author readings and storytimes
Southland Books and Cafe has been Maryville's homegrown bookstore since 1992. They're an independent cafe and bookstore that serves the community with books, coffee, and a cozy atmosphere. What they offer: - Books (new and used) - Cafe and coffee - Local, independent atmosphere - Community...
📚 Blount Discount Books
📍 370 Gill St, Alcoa, TN 37701
💰 $1-10 per book
👶 Ages: All ages
- Discounted books
- Used book selection
- Children books section
- Treasure hunt experience
If you love books but hate spending book prices, Blount Discount Books is your new happy place. They carry a rotating selection of discounted new and used books across all genres—from children books to thrillers to cookbooks. What makes them special is the treasure hunt aspect: you never know what...
Knoxville Libraries
📚 Cedar Bluff Branch Library
📍 9045 Cross Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923
🕐 Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5:30pm
💰 Free with library card
👶 Ages: All ages
- Children's section
- Computer access
- Free WiFi
- Meeting rooms
- Plenty of parking
Located in the Cross Park shopping area, the Cedar Bluff Branch is my go-to library when I need a quiet place to work or want to drop the kids off for some independent reading time. It's one of the more spacious branches with a well-organized children's section that keeps the little ones...
📚 Halls Branch Library
📍 4518 E Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938
🕐 Year-round
💰 Free with library card
👶 Ages: All ages
- Branch library in Knox County system
- Children's section with books and programs
- Computer access
- Event space for family programming
- Part of larger Knox County library system
The Halls Branch Library is a convenient stop for families on the east side of Knox County. It's part of the Knox County Public Library system, which means you get access to the entire system's collections and resources with a single card. What makes it useful: This is a solid neighborhood branch...
📚 Fountain City Branch Library
📍 5300 Stanton Road, Knoxville, TN 37918
🕐 Year-round
💰 Free with library card
👶 Ages: All ages
- Children's programs
- Meeting room available
- Wheelchair accessible
- KAT route 22 nearby
Looking for a quiet spot in the Fountain City area? The Knox County Public Library's Fountain City Branch is your neighborhood library, just off Stanton Road in that great residential pocket of Knoxville. It's a little branch but it's got everything you need - books for all ages, a dedicated...
📚 South Knoxville Branch Library
📍 4500 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Children's section
- Storytime programs
- Computer access
- Free WiFi
- KAT bus route 41 nearby
Located on Chapman Highway in South Knoxville, this branch is a go-to for families in the southern part of the county. They've got the full library experience - great kids' section, regular storytime programs, and all the services you'd expect. Kids & Families: The children's area is a real...
📚 Farragut Branch Library
📍 417 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934
🕐 Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5:30pm
👶 Ages: All ages
- Daily storytimes for various age groups
- Children's section with engaging displays
- Teen programs and book clubs
- Quiet study spaces
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers
The Farragut Branch is a neighborhood gem that serves families in the Farragut area with consistent, reliable programs. This branch has a warm, welcoming feel that makes it easy for kids to fall in love with reading. The children's section is thoughtfully organized with age-appropriate displays...
📖 Powell Branch Library
📍 330 W Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849
🕐 Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5:30pm
👶 Ages: All ages
- Storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Children's reading nook
- Teen hangout space
- Family events and programs
- Convenient Powell location
The Powell Branch Library serves families in Powell and the surrounding areas with a friendly, community-focused approach. This branch has a cozy, neighborhood feel that makes it easy for families to make it part of their regular routine. The children's area is designed with young readers in mind ....
📖 Knox County Public Library
📍 500 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
🕐 Sun 1pm-5pm, Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm
👶 Ages: All ages
- Storytime for Littles (ages 0-4)
- Stories, Games & Crafts (ages 4-7)
- Teen Space and book clubs
- Children's Festival of Reading (annual, May)
- Multiple branch locations
Multiple branch locations throughout Knoxville with extensive programs for kids and teens. The main branch offers a comprehensive children's room and teen space with modern amenities. Don't miss the annual Children's Festival of Reading at World's Fair Park . celebrating 20 years with authors,...
📚 Lawson-McGhee Library - Main Branch
📍 500 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
🕐 Sun 1pm-5pm, Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm
👶 Ages: All ages
- Daily storytimes (April 2026: 10:30am-11am)
- Inclusive Storytime for ages birth-5 (registration required)
- Babies and Toddlers programs
- Preschool storytimes
- Teen space with book clubs
The crown jewel of Knoxville libraries! Lawson-McGhee is the main branch with the most comprehensive kids' programs. In spring 2026, they're offering daily storytimes at 10:30am (perfect for morning routines before lunch), plus an inclusive Storytime program for ages birth through 5 that requires...
More Libraries & Bookstores
🧸 Smart Toys and Books
📍 9700 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
💰 Free to enter; play sessions may have fees
👶 Ages: All ages
- Indoor playground
- Toy store
- Classes
- Kindermusik
- Birthday parties
Smart Toys and Books on Kingston Pike is one of the best toy stores in the entire country — they recently ranked #14 on Timeout's list of Best Toy Stores in the USA. It's more than a store though: they have an indoor playground, offer Creative Art classes, Kindermusik for little ones, birthday...
✨ Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
📍 461 W Outer Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
🕐 Tue–Sat 10AM–4PM, Sun 10AM–4PM (Closed Mondays)
💰 Admission fees apply
👶 Ages: 0–10
The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge is a hands-on science museum in historic Oak Ridge, about 30 minutes north of Maryville. It's a fantastic rainy-day or summer outing for kids ages 0–10, with interactive exhibits covering everything from space and engineering to local history. The museum features...
🎁 Dandy Lions Gifts
📍 300 E Church Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
Dandy Lions Gifts is a boutique gift shop in downtown Maryville with a dedicated Kids & Baby section. They carry toys, baby books, and gifts — including JellyCat, Magnolia Baby, and Barefoot Dreams. Great for unique birthday and baby shower gifts. Offers store pickup and nationwide shipping.
📚 The Golden Age 1942
📍 316 Court St, Maryville, TN 37804
- Comic books
- Graphic novels
- Manga
- Board games
- Dungeons and Dragons
Maryville's go-to spot for comic books, graphic novels, toys, and tabletop games. They carry Marvel and DC comics, manga, and back issues, plus board games, Dungeons & Dragons supplies, and collectible card games like Magic and Pokémon. They also stock Funko Pops and pop culture merchandise....
📚 Town & Country Book Den
📍 6927 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37921
- Large book collection
- Romance & erotica
- Well organized
- Helpful staff
A well-organized adult bookstore with a genuine love of reading. Located on Clinton Hwy in Knoxville, this is one of the cleaner, more respectable adult bookstores in the area. They carry a massive collection of books including romance, erotic fiction, and adult-themed magazines. One customer...
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