The library will be closing early on Wednesday, December 24th at 4:00pm and will remain closed through Sunday, December 28th in observation of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 29th at 10:00am.
The library will also be closing early at 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 31st and will remain closed through January 1st in observation of the New Year. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd at 10:00am.
WHAT THIS MEANS:
The book drop will be closed
No items will be due on these dates
We will not be answering phone calls, emails, or chats
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th through Sunday, November 30th in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st at 10:00am.
WHAT THIS MEANS:
The book drop will be closed
No items will be due on these dates
We will not be answering phone calls, emails, or chats
Going to the Atomic Fall Fest this year? The Library will be open and hosting fun events on Saturday, September 27th in partnership with the festival. Our parking will be limited to vendor parking starting at 3pm on Friday. Our book drop will be closed all of Saturday.
Our Children’s Room will be designed to accommodate festival goers who need a low-stimulation space to rest and recharge. In this Sensory Safe Space, we will encourage quiet play, provide calming tools, and designate cozy corners.
We will be showing short films at 11am, 1pm and 3pm in our auditorium. Stop by, grab a bag of popcorn and get off your feet for a little while.
If arts and craft are more your thing, there will be demonstrations of our all-new SLAM (Share, Learn and Make) Space at 1:30pm and 3:30pm. See our new equipment in action and learn what cool things you can make when you get an Oak Ridge Library Card.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of LOTE4Kids, a database of children's eBooks and audiobooks in various world languages, allowing children and families to enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling.
Each book within the LOTE4Kids collection is paired with English translations to enhance language learning and comes available in many formats including bilingual editions and interactive flipbooks. The platform offers thousands of books in over 65 languages, with 150-200 new books and new languages added monthly.
In addition to books, LOTE4Kids enriches children’s reading journey with comprehension quizzes and engaging learning activities that deepen their connection to the stories they love.
Accessible through a user-friendly web App and the free, secure and ad-free mobile App for iOS and Android, LOTE4Kids ensures your children can access their best-loved books in their native language in the library, at home, and on the go!
Explore the world of LOTE4Kids today and give your children the gift of reading in their language. Log in with your library card barcode or access code, select a book, and embark on your reading journey today.
The Library values your opinion and wants to continue providing books that are easily findable and suit your reading desires. We've created the following survey to gauge interest on adding genre sections to the library. We value all input on the survey, which allows us to better understand your needs and continue providing the best quality of service for our community. This survey will be open until August 29th, 2025.
Introducing the latest online service that the library has to offer: PressReader! With PressReader, you can get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers as soon as they’re available on shelves.
No limits on downloads. They're yours to keep forever.
Download the app or visit pressreader.com and log in with your library card today!
You can now reserve a meeting room, register for library programs, reserve a display case, or make a reference appointment online. This week, Oak Ridge Public Library is launching LibCal, an online reservation system that allows our patrons greater use of library facilities either on a mobile device or desktop. LibCal will also allow patrons to reserve time in our new SLAM space.
The SLAM (Share Learn and Make) Space offers digitization equipment to preserve personal memories and copyright free material. Make digital copies of old photos, film, VHS, cassette tapes, and more! Patrons wishing to use this space must attend a training session before their first reservation.
VITA offers free tax preparation services in the area to households with an income of $67,000 or less. VITA volunteers are IRS trained and use software to assist their clients with tax preparation.
Location: 301 Broadway Ave Suite 101 Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 1:00-6:00 Saturday: 10:00-12:30 Closed on Mondays
We are excited to announce two new databases available to our patrons!
Newspapers.com provides online access to 4,000+ historical newspapers. Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, this service contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. Access Newspapers.com anytime and anywhere through our affiliate link, just log in with your library card!
Ancestry Library Edition can help you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Ancestry is only available to access using a Library computer or laptop – now available for checkout at the main desk.
