Lawson McGhee Children's Room closed Friday, July 11

The Children’s Room at Lawson McGhee Library will be closed Friday, July 11. 

Other departments will remain open, and the Children's Room will resume regular hours beginning Saturday. 

Lawson McGhee Library

Location Details

Address:
500 W. Church Ave 
Knoxville, TN 37902

Directions:
Google Maps

Phone:
(865) 215-8750

Hours:
Sun: 1:00 – 5:00
Mon: 9:00 – 8:00
Tues: 9:00 – 8:00
Wed: 9:00 – 8:00
Thurs: 9:00 – 8:00
Fri: 9:00 – 5:30
Sat: 10:00 – 5:00

KAT bus lines

Nearest KAT routes: 1, 11, 121722, 40, 41, 42, 45

Parking

There are four parallel parking spaces on Church Avenue in front of Lawson McGhee Library; one of these is an accessible space for permitted vehicles. Pay with the ParkMobile Parking App or dial 877-727-5015.

In line with those spaces is one free 15-minute "Stop-n-Go" parking space requiring flashers.

Lawson McGhee Library validates for one hour of free parking in the Locust Street and Market Square parking garages.

See also parking with electric vehicle charging and Parkopedia.

Community Meeting Room

The meeting room is on the lower level near the Children's Room.

Capacity: 69
Tables: 13
Chairs: 80

Meeting Room Equipment: Projection screen, Lectern / Podium, Microphone, Refrigerator, Sink

Lawson McGhee Library interior

Upcoming Events

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Job Help Mondays

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Lawson McGhee Library
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Kids Bingo Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Elementary Age
Lawson McGhee Library
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Tech Help Tuesdays

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Lawson McGhee Library
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Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Lawson McGhee Library