Your public library · Pulaski, Tennessee
Giles County Public Library
The library is one of the best free things in Pulaski. Bring the kids to storytime, borrow a book or an audiobook for the drive, get help with a computer, trace your family tree, or just sit somewhere warm and quiet. A healthy library helps the whole town, and it belongs to everyone in Giles County.
Find it
122 S. Second St., Pulaski, TN 38478
Map & directions (Google Maps)
Call (931) 363-2720 · glibrary@gilescountylibrary.org
Address and phone: Library site: Contact us · State library directory · checked Oct. 21, 2026Hours
| Mon, Tue | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Wed-Fri | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Sat | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Sun | 1-5 p.m. |
The library's site, its fall 2026 newsletter and the state directory agree.
Hours: Library site: Contact us · Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · State library directory · checked Oct. 21, 2026Free with your card
A card is free for residents, and some of the best things here don’t even need one.
Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. on the Libby app
With your cardFree e-books, audiobooks and magazines on your phone, tablet or computer. Sign in with your home library card. Libby can also send e-books to a Kindle (U.S. only). Libby / Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. for all cardholders, children included.
Source: Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. · Library site: Libby / OverDrive · Library site: Online resources · Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)
No card neededMagazines, journals, newspapers, e-books, test prep (ACT, AP, EMT, civil service), homework help, genealogy records and career tools. Free to the public from any computer with internet access in Tennessee; no library card needed. The library's TEL Quick Links page matches databases to common school assignments.
Source: TEL · Library site: Online resources · checked Oct. 21, 2026Kanopy streaming
With your cardFilms, documentaries and kids' programs to stream with your card and PIN.
Source: Library site: Online resources · Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Wifi hotspots to borrow
With your cardAdults can check out one hotspot per household for one week ($3 a day if late).
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Seed Library
No card neededFree vegetable, herb and flower seeds in a repurposed card catalog. Take some, and bring back saved seeds when you can.
Source: Library site: Seed Library · checked Oct. 21, 2026Ask a Librarian: tech help
No card neededOne-on-one help with phones, tablets and laptops, Wednesdays 9 a.m.-noon, by appointment (call a day ahead).
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Computers, wifi, print and scan
At the libraryPublic computers with your card, free wifi, black-and-white prints and copies 15 cents, color 50 cents, fax $1 a page, scanning free up to 5 pages.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Historical Society research room
No card neededThe Giles County Historical Society's research room and county history museum are at the back of the main library, but are closed for most of 2026 during the expansion. Email historygilescounty@gmail.com or call the library and leave a message.
Call to confirmSource: Library site: Giles County Historical Society page · checked Oct. 21, 2026Meeting rooms and exhibits
At the libraryPublic meeting rooms and special exhibits; ask the library about booking.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Reading help
At the libraryA Merlin desktop video magnifier, AWE learning computers for kids, and referrals to the Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Interlibrary loan
With your cardBorrow books from other libraries at no charge, one at a time for two weeks.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Imagination Library
No card neededSign up at the library for free monthly books for children from birth to age five.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026STEM kits
With your cardSTEM kits are part of the collection.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Test proctoring
No card neededListed among the library's services in the state directory; call to schedule.
Call to confirmSource: State library directory · checked Oct. 21, 2026
This month at the library
From the library's public events calendar. During the expansion, many programs meet at First National Bank, 206 S. First St. Programs are free; check with the library before you go.
October
- Thu22Oct
LEGO Club, ages 8 and up
Oct. 22, 2026 · 3:30-4:30 p.m. · First National Bank, 206 S. First St. · Kids 8+
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Fri23Oct
Friday Morning Storytime
Oct. 23, 2026 · 10-11 a.m. · First National Bank, Giles Heritage Theatre · Ages 0-5
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Mon26Oct
Know Thy Shelf Book Club
Oct. 26, 2026 · 5:30-6:30 p.m. · Adults
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Tue27Oct
Watercolor class
Oct. 27, 2026 · 5:30-6:30 p.m. · First National Bank, 206 S. First St. · Adults
Sign up or reserve: (931) 363-2720
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Wed28Oct
STEAM Sprouts
Oct. 28, 2026 · 3:30-4:30 p.m. · Main library, 122 S. Second St. · Ages 6-13
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Wed28Oct
Lynnville homeschool LEGO Club
Oct. 28, 2026 · 10:30 a.m. · Lynnville Branch · Homeschool families
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Fri30Oct
Friday Morning Storytime
Oct. 30, 2026 · 10-11 a.m. · First National Bank, Giles Heritage Theatre · Ages 0-5
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026
November
- Sun1Nov
Reservations open: Kids Keepsake Christmas Plates
Nov. 1, 2026 · Families
Reservations begin Nov. 1 for the Dec. 5 event.
Source: Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Mon2Nov
Ramblin' Writers workshop
Nov. 2, 2026 · 10 a.m. · Writers
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Wed4Nov
Lynnville Branch Storytime
Nov. 4, 2026 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. · Lynnville Branch, 105 Mill St. · Ages 0-5
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Wed4Nov
Art in Action with Giles County Arts
Nov. 4, 2026 · 2-3:30 p.m. · First National Bank, 206 S. First St. · Adults
Limited to 10; call (931) 363-2720 to reserve.
Sign up or reserve: (931) 363-2720
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Fri6Nov
Crochet Club
Nov. 6, 2026 · 3:30-4:30 p.m. · Main library · All ages and skill levels
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Tue10Nov
DIY Seed Tape workshop
Nov. 10, 2026 · Noon · Hutton Brown Meeting Room, main library · Gardeners
With the Giles County UT Extension office.
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Wed11Nov
Kids' Art Club
Nov. 11, 2026 · 3:30-4:30 p.m. · First National Bank, 206 S. First St. · Ages 6-12
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Thu12Nov
LEGO Club, ages 7 and under
Nov. 12, 2026 · 3:30-4:30 p.m. · First National Bank, 206 S. First St. · Kids 7 and under
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Wed18Nov
STEAM Sprouts
Nov. 18, 2026 · 3:30-4:30 p.m. · Main library · Ages 6-13
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Sat21Nov
Crochet Club (Saturday)
Nov. 21, 2026 · 2-3:30 p.m. · Main library · All ages
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Tue24Nov
Watercolor class
Nov. 24, 2026 · 5:30-6:30 p.m. · Adults
Mentioned in the calendar's reservation reminder (20 seats); call to reserve and confirm.
Sign up or reserve: (931) 363-2720
Call to confirmSource: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Thu26Nov
Library closed for Thanksgiving
Nov. 26, 2026 to Nov. 27, 2026
Closed Nov. 26-27; reopens Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. The calendar also lists Friday storytime on Nov. 27; call to confirm.
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026
December
- Tue1Dec
Winter sowing with the UT Extension office
Dec. 1, 2026 · 5-6:30 p.m. · Hutton Brown Meeting Room, main library · Gardeners
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Sat5Dec
Kids Keepsake Christmas Plates
Dec. 5, 2026 · Kids
Reservations begin Nov. 1; call for the time.
Sign up or reserve: (931) 363-2720
Call to confirmSource: Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · checked Oct. 21, 2026 - Mon7Dec
Open call for the January arts and crafts exhibit
Dec. 7, 2026 to Dec. 28, 2026 · Main library · Local artists
Submissions accepted Dec. 7-28 (painting, photography, pottery, woodwork and more; no full-size quilts).
Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026
Looking ahead
- Mar. 13, 2027: Turning Pages Literary Festival. A new festival of local and regional authors and illustrators. Authors can apply on the library's site. Source: Library site: Turning Pages Literary Fest · checked Oct. 21, 2026
Kids & families
Friday Morning Storytime
Fridays, 10-11 a.m. · Ages 0-5
Held at First National Bank's Giles Heritage Theatre during the library expansion.
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Lynnville Branch Storytime
1st Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. · Ages 0-5
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Kids' Art Club
2nd Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. · Ages 6-12, no registration
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026STEAM Sprouts
A Wednesday each month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (see calendar) · Ages 6-13
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026LEGO Club
7 and under: 2nd Thursday; 8 and up: 4th Thursday; 3:30-4:30 p.m. · Kids, no registration
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Lynnville homeschool art and LEGO
Art 2nd Wednesday, LEGO 4th Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Lynnville Branch · Homeschool families
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Summer Reading
Six weeks, June to July · All ages (register to take part)
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026
Tweens & teens
Tween D&D
Last two Mondays, 3:30 p.m. · Ages 10-13
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Dungeons & Dragons
First two Mondays, 2:30-5 p.m. · Ages 14 and up; dice and sheets provided
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Adulting 101
Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. (call for the schedule) · Ages 14 and up
Fall topics include first aid, FAFSA basics and marketplace basics.
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · checked Oct. 21, 2026
For grown-ups
Know Thy Shelf Book Club
4th Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. · Adults
Call to reserve the book of the month.
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Ramblin' Writers workshop
1st Monday, 10 a.m. · Writers
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Art in Action painting class
1st Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. · Adults; 10 seats, materials provided, reserve by phone
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Watercolor class
4th Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. · Adults; sign up by phone
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Crochet Club
1st Friday 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 3rd Saturday 2-3:30 p.m. · All skill levels
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026Graphic design for beginners (Canva)
Tuesday evenings, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (call for the next series) · Adults
Source: Library site: Programs · Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026Mahjong
Starting in January: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 4-6:30 p.m. · Adults
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026
Get a card
- Who can get one
Free for all Giles County residents. Tennessee residents of other counties pay $20 a year; out-of-state residents pay $40 a year.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026- What to bring
A current photo ID with your local address, or a photo ID plus one current proof of name and address (Tennessee driver's license, utility bill, printed local check, voter registration card or Giles County property tax receipt), and a phone number or email.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026- How
Cards are issued on the spot; you can take three items home the first day. Children 4-16 can get a card once a parent or guardian has one (same day is fine). Cards expire after one year and you'll get an email reminder.
Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026
Any Tennessee resident can use the Tennessee Electronic Library without a card.
Volunteer / Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
Call to confirm We did not find a current Friends of the Library group on the library's site. Ask at the desk. (931) 363-2720
Source: Library site: home page · checked Oct. 21, 2026Volunteer
The library thanks volunteers who help with Summer Reading and other programs; call or stop by to ask about helping. Call to confirm
Source: Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · checked Oct. 21, 2026Donate books
Call to confirm The site doesn't say whether used books are accepted. Call first. (931) 363-2720
Source: Library site: home page · checked Oct. 21, 2026Give money
Tax-deductible gifts, including gifts in honor or memory of someone, by check, PayPal or the QR code on the library's site. Pledge cards list giving levels.
Source: Library site: home page · Library site: Gifts, honorariums and memorials · checked Oct. 21, 2026Know a library need we should list on the Pulaski volunteer page? Tell us.
Know before you go
- Holidays: Closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, for Thanksgiving; reopens Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. Source: Library site: Calendar of events · checked Oct. 21, 2026
- Kids under 8 must have an adult with them in the library. Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026
- No food or drink in the library. Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · checked Oct. 21, 2026
- Renew or reserve by phone, in person, or in the free Librista app. Source: Library site: Library brochure, checkout policies and services · Library site: Online resources · checked Oct. 21, 2026
- Free legal advice line for people 60 and older: 844-HELP4TN (844-435-7486), shared on the library's home page. Source: Library site: home page · checked Oct. 21, 2026
- Main library in Pulaski plus branches in Elkton and Lynnville. Source: Library site: Contact us · Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · checked Oct. 21, 2026
Branch libraries
Elkton Branch
168 Main St., Elkton, TN 38455 · (931) 468-2506
Hours: Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (closed noon-12:30); Fri-Sun closed Sources differ: call to confirm
The Elkton Branch page says Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and the state directory says 8-4. Call to confirm.
Source: Library site: Elkton Branch page · State library directory · Library site: Contact us · Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · checked Oct. 21, 2026Lynnville Branch
105 Mill St., Lynnville, TN 38472 · (931) 527-0707
Hours: Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Fri-Mon
The state directory still lists 10-5; the library's own pages agree on 9-4.
Storytime (1st Wednesday), homeschool art (2nd Wednesday) and LEGO (4th Wednesday), all at 10:30 a.m.
Source: Library site: Lynnville Branch page · State library directory · Library site: Contact us · Library site: Newsletter, September-December 2026 · checked Oct. 21, 2026Other public libraries in Giles County
- Ardmore Public Library, 25836 Main St., Ardmore, TN 38449, (931) 427-4883. A separate public library in Giles County, not part of the Giles County Public Library. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-1 (state directory). Call to confirm Map Source: State library directory · checked Oct. 21, 2026
- Minor Hill Public Library, 108 Pickett Dr., Minor Hill, TN 38473, (931) 565-3699. A separate public library in Giles County. Hours: Mon 12-5, Tue 10-3, Thu-Fri 10-4, Sat 9-12 (state directory). Call to confirm Map Source: State library directory · checked Oct. 21, 2026
A bit of history
The children's corner trees came from the library's 2014 renovation and are set to return when the 2026 expansion is done.
Source: Main Street Media · checked Oct. 21, 2026Sources
- GCPL: Contact us (hours for all three branches) (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- Tennessee State Library & Archives, Public Library Directory: Giles County (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Newsletter, September-December 2026 (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- Main Street Media of Tennessee: Library Expansion Begins (Jan. 20, 2026) (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Programs (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Calendar of events (public Google calendar on the library site) (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. (OverDrive / Libby) (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- FLCPL: Libby / OverDrive (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Online resources (TEL, READS/Libby, Kanopy, Librista) (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Library brochure, checkout policies and services (marked Updated 10/2026), linked from the Services page (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL), Tennessee State Library and Archives (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Seed Library (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Giles County Historical Society page (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Turning Pages Literary Fest (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- Giles County Public Library: home page (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Gifts, honorariums and memorials (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Elkton Branch page (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
- GCPL: Lynnville Branch page (checked Oct. 21, 2026)
We point to the library’s own pages and public records; we don’t make up facts. Where sources disagree or we couldn’t confirm something, we say “call to confirm.” Library programs change often, so the library’s own calendar always wins.
Work at the library, or spot something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it gladly.
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