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WEAKLEY COUNTY library and Museum

COVID-19 WEAKLEY COUNTY LIBRARY UPDATE

UPDATE REVISED MARCH 2021:

For the safety of the public and the library staff, the library will reopen on Monday, March 1, 2021, with limited access.

LIMITED ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC:
We will be opening up for limited patron access on March 1, 2021. There will be a total of 6 people granted access inside the building at a time.  You may browse for books or movies within a limited time period.  Patrons are required to wear a mask, and use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. The library requests all children to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Computer usage available by appointment. One computer will be available for public use. Usage will be limited to 45 minutes for essential work, such as unemployment applications, job searches, homework, emails, and any work-related activity. Staff are unable to provide one-on-one assistance due to social distancing.

Patrons can reserve books, audio books and DVDs by email or by phone. The staff will retrieve the requests and provide curb-side service if requested. 

All returned library materials may be placed in the book drop or on the return cart upon entering the building.
All returned items will be quarantined for 3 days and sanitized before being checked out again.
 
E-books, audio books, and movies are available on Libby.
Check out the library’s online resources located at the links below on this webpage.  
The public restrooms and water fountain are closed due to the coronavirus.
 
Call (731) 364-2678 or email weakleycolibrary@frontier.com with questions. We look forward to serving you.

welcome, from the ned r. mcwherter library!

The Ned Ray McWherter Weakley County Library stands proudly behind a sienna, marbled stone bearing the library's name.  Tucked behind lush green grass and a sprinkling of trees stands a single level, white sided building with a red shingle roof and a split level area near the middle of the structure.Our library is located on Linden Street in Dresden.
Welcome, Reader:

Thanks for visiting our site!  We want to invite you to come and read with us - we're located at 341 Linden Street near downtown Dresden, Tennessee, 38225.  We have books, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, movies, music, and so much more! We have public access computers equipped with internet for research and studying. Our children's section offers educational reading for kids of all ages, and our children and family programs are always a hit. If you have never visited us, you simply must come see us and take advantage of all that we have to offer, whether that be for work or leisure.

We're also excited to announce that the online catalog for the Weakley County Library is available!  Access it by clicking the links below from your Desktop PC. There is another link for Apple iPad and iPhone users as well. Make sure to take advantage of these great new features available! If you should need assistance, call us here at the library: 731.364.2678

Keep reading,
Candy McAdams, Director

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TENNESSEE ELECTRONIC LIBRARY - YOUR 24/7 LIBRARY

TN Electronic Library

Use these easy instructions to access the ONLINE library catalog

DESKTOP AND ANDROID USERS

1.  Click the button below to navigate to the Online catalog.
​2.  Enter the Default Patron Password  'userpass'.
3.  Set up your own password for the website once logged in. Now you're ready to search the online library database!
ONLINE CATALOG - ANDROID USERS

APPLE iphone and ipad USERS - library bar code required

1.  Click the button below to navigate to the Online catalog. You must have your library bar code available.
​2.  Enter the Default Patron Password  'userpass'.
3.  Set up your own password for the website once logged in. Now you're ready to search the online library database!
ONLINE CATALOG - APPLE USERS

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McWherter Museum
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Library History
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Our Library Links
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Online Catalog

our staff is proud to welcome you

Ask any of our knowledgeable staff to assist you in your search for good reads:

Candy McAdams, Library Director
Carol Tippins, Principal Assistant Librarian
Karen Gertsch, Assistant Librarian
Pam Kruzich, Library Helper
Trudy Johns, Library Helper
Chris Gertsch, Library Helper

CONTACT US

Ned R. McWherter ​Weakley County Library
Director, Candy McAdams

341 Linden Street
Dresden, TN 38225 
731-364-2678 (p) and 731-364-2599 (fax)
weakleycolibrary@frontier.com
M-F: 9AM - 5PM   •   SAT: 9AM - 2PM

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  • Home
  • About
    • Live Weakley
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    • Officials
  • Departments
    • Ag Extension >
      • Ag FAQs
      • UTM ​Ag Dept.​
      • Weakley UT Extension
      • TN Ag. Dept.
    • Circuit Court >
      • Circuit Court Fees
      • General Sessions Judge
      • Traffic Court
      • Juvenile Services
      • Circuit Court Judge
      • Jury Duty
      • Drug Court >
        • Drug Court Team
    • Clerk & Master >
      • Duties
      • Will Info
      • Probate Info
      • Chancellor
    • County Clerk >
      • Documents and Forms
      • Community Involvement
      • Donate a Life
      • License Plate Renewal
      • County Clerk Staff
    • Dept. of Finance >
      • Bids-Purchasing
      • The Budget
      • County Employees
      • Policies
      • Payroll
    • Election Commission
    • Emergency MGMT >
      • History
      • Links
      • Maps
      • Title VI
    • Health Department
    • Highway Department >
      • Road Supervisor
      • FAQs and Quick Facts
      • Solid Waste
    • Juvenile Services
    • Library >
      • History
      • Links
      • Ned Ray McWherter Museum
      • Services
    • Mayor >
      • Responsibilities
      • Your Mayor In Action
      • Our Team
    • Nursing Home
    • Office on Aging >
      • Senior Centers
    • Property Assessor >
      • Assessor Links
      • Assessor Duties
      • Assessment Schedules
      • Assessor Tax Rate
      • Assessor Board of Equalization
    • Public Records Commission
    • Register of Deeds >
      • FAQs
      • Fees
      • Staff & Services
      • History
    • Sheriff's Dept. >
      • Inmate Labor
      • Staff
      • Detention Center
    • Trustee >
      • Building Permits
      • Community Outreach
      • Delinquent Taxes
      • Duties
      • FAQs
      • Mobile Homes
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Pay Your Property Tax Online
      • Staff
      • Tax Relief
      • Updates and Changes
    • Soil Conservation District
    • Solid Waste >
      • Services
      • Hazardous Waste Event
    • Veteran's Affairs >
      • Veteran's Affairs FAQs
      • VA Homepage
      • VA Benefits Guide
      • Burial & Memorial Benefits
  • Commission
    • Commission Information
    • Agendas, Minutes, Resolutions >
      • 2020-2021 FY
      • 2010-2020 Fiscal Years
      • 1990-2000 Fiscal Years
      • 1980-1990 Fiscal Years
      • 1970-1980 FIscal Years
    • Meet the Commission >
      • DIST 1 - Bobby Dunlap
      • DIST 1 - Dennis Doster
      • DIST 2 - Eric Owen
      • DIST 2 - Larry Hudson
      • DIST 3 - Greg Usery
      • DIST 3 - James Roy Pope
      • DIST 4 - Colton Nanney
      • DIST 4 - Gary Eddings
      • DIST 5 - Larry Taylor
      • DIST 5 - Steven Totty
      • DIST 6 - David Bell
      • DIST 6 - Dale Overton
      • DIST 7 - David Hawks
      • DIST 7 - Beth VanCleave
      • DIST 8 - Jack Vincent
      • DIST 8 - Roger Donaldson
      • DIST 9 - Donnie Essary
      • DIST 9 - James Westbrook, Jr.
    • Standing Committees >
      • Audit Committee
      • Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
      • Financial Management Committee
      • Health, Education, and Economic Development Committee
      • Public Safety Committee
      • Public Works Committee
      • Rules Committee
  • COVID-19
    • Executive Orders
    • Light The Way - Weakley County
    • Local Response To COVID-19
    • Prevention Pledge
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