Services we offer

Monday - Friday10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
  • The library has 7 desktops and 6 Chromebooks available for public use. All desktops have Microsoft Office installed.
  • Desktop sessions are limited to 1 hour with the possibility of extension by library staff. Patrons under the age of 18 must have a Juvenile Internet Access Policy signed by a parent/legal guardian in person here at the library.
  • Chromebooks must be checked out to a library card to use.
  • The library provides free access to wireless internet inside the building. Additionally patrons 18 and over may check out Wi-Fi Hotspot for a fee of $7 for 7 days.
  • Librarians can assist you with
    • basic tech troubleshooting
    • Microsoft Office
    • Device support
    • TN READs
    • Library Catalog
  • We offer one on one computer support by appointment.
  • The library has a printer/copy machine available for public use.
  • Wireless printing is available.
  • Prices for printing/copying are as follows:
    • Black and White pages are $0.20 per page
    • Color pages are $1.00 per page
    • All pages that are printed must be paid for.
  • The library offers scanning free of charge.

The library offers faxing services at $1.00 per page. We will provide a cover sheet. We do not charge for either the cover page or the confirmation page. 

The library serves as the dispatch for NORVAT or Norris Volunteer Assisted Transportation. NORVAT is designed to provide transporation to Norris area residents who otherwise cannot transport themselves to medical appointments, business appointments, grocery trips, and some personal errands. 

NORVAT drivers are all volunteers and the service is completely free. To learn more about NORVAT, sign up for the service, or volunteer as a driver, please contact the library at 865-494-6800 or questions@norriscommunitylibrary.com. 

  • The library offers proctoring services for the TWRA Boater Safety Exam. To schedule an appointment, please call the library at (865)-494-6800 or email questions@norriscommunitylibrary.com
    • For study materials and a list of requirements for the exam, please visit the TWRA website. 
    • Please note that the Boater Safety course is not available at this location.
  • All other proctoring services are by request. Please call (865) 494-6800 or email director@norriscommunitylibrary.com  for questions/details.

Don’t see a book in our collection? Ask us about it! The library offers interlibrary loan services free of charge. We may be able to get the item for you from another library in the state. 

Newly published items may be purchased instead. Please read our collection development policy for more information.

Along with books, audiobooks, and dvds the Norris Community Library offers a variety of items for check out including:

To reserve any of these items, please visit our online catalog or the Library of Things page.

**Coming Soon**

VR Headsets (in library and supervised only) will be available thanks to a grant received from the Norris Area Community Foundation and the East Tennessee Foundation.

 

Started in March of 2024 with the help of several local community partners and donations from heirloom seed companies, the Norris Seed Library aims to provide free seeds for all! The library also works to provide educational and fun programming throughout the year on gardening, environmental stewardship, and more.

 

Check out what we currently have in stock through the Norris Seed Library page on our website!

 

Public Access Computer Lab

Public Printer

Interlibrary Loan

Chromebooks

AWE Kid’s Computer

Playaway Tablets