The Linden Library has been temporarily closed due to flooding in November, 2020. The reopening is scheduled for February 9, 2021. The Lobelville Library has been filling the void for our patrons, but once the doors reopen, we will be looking for all of you to come see the brand new library and appreciate all the hard work that went into this reconstruction effort.
With two branches, the Perry County Library offers the joyful access to reading to the entire community for children and adults. Each library stocks DVDs that can be checked out for a movie night at home with family and friends. There are audio books for those who would love to relax while someone reads to you. And there is a Genealogy Research Room for those who are in search of their own stories.
Activities for young children, teens and adults take place at both branches and include crafts, computer support, book signings and story times. The Library supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which delivers free books to children under age 5.
The Library’s professional staff is supported by a volunteer Board of Directors who work passionately to bring the joy of reading to Perry County’s residents. The Board meets every other month on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:15 p.m. in the Linden Branch. The Board Meetings are open to the public.
Linden Library
Linden Library
Reopened February 9, 2021 - read the Latest News on the Great Flood of 2020
Perry County Library Main Branch
Gail Spragins, CPLM, Director
104 College Ave.
Linden, TN 37096
Tue-Wed-Thurs 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Phone: 931-589-5011
FAX: 931-589-6210
Lobelville Library
Lobelville Library
Nan Garrett, Branch Manager
55 South Main St.
Lobelville, TN 37097
Mon–Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 931-593-3111
FAX: 931-593-2089
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
In addition to the Library Board, the Friends of the Library organization works as the fundraising and book drive arm of the Library volunteers. Everyone is invited to become a member of the Friends of the Library. Each library branch has their own Friends group, listed below:
Linden Main Branch:
At the current time, due to COVID-19 precautions and the Linden Library flood, the meetings are being held at the Azbill Community Center. Contact Christine Buckingham to be added to the notification list for future meetings and/or membership.
Christine Buckingham, President
(615) 829-4898
Terri Heath, Vice President
Johnnia Elkins, Secretary
Rita Baker, Treasurer
Marilou Hawkins, Member-at-Large
Lobelville Branch:
Friends of the Library email:
Lewis Bindschusz, President
Erin McNulty, Secretary/Treasurer
Genealogy Room
Genealogy Room
At the current time, as of this writing, January 23, 2021, the Linden Library, where the Genealogy Room is located, is temporarily closed due to flooding in November, 2020. Please call before going to confirm the library has reopened and the Genealogy Room has reopened as well.
Established in 1986, the Historical Society funded an addition to the Linden Main Library Branch to house the records and mementos of Perry County. Working on your genealogy search in Perry County? We are happy to schedule an appointment to assist you.
Michelle Pounders, Genealogy Records Supervisor
104 College Ave.
Linden, TN 37096
Call for Appointment – Phone: 931-589-5011
FAX: 931-589-6210
Historical Society Monthly Meetings
The Perry County Historical Society meets every month in the Genealogy Room in the Linden Library, on the fourth Monday at 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Please call the Genealogy Room to confirm the monthly meeting will take place as scheduled.
Free Tennessee Genealogy Search
This Tennessee state website page provides direct links to major databases and historical titles and information found on Tennessee genealogy and history, whether they exist on this specific website, or across the web.
Library Board
Perry County Library Board of Directors
Blake Dill, Chair
Dianne Sanford, Vice-Chair
Sharon Doyle, Secretary
Ginger Cagle
Howard O’Guin
Terri Heath
Jessie Ruth Tiller
Members of the Regional Library Board
Rita Baker
Becky Hendrix
