The Chattanooga Public Library Foundation

10/05/2026

Secure your tickets for this one and lifetime VIP experience while tickets last! 📚 📕

Join us for an evening with Chris Bohjialian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives, The Flight Attendant and The Sandcastle Girls.

10/04/2026

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A VIP meet‑and‑greet with Bohjalian will take place from 4:30–5:15 pm inside the UTC Fine Arts Center, within the Institute of Contemporary Art. The experience includes a signed copy of his newest novel, The Amateur, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary bar. VIP tickets are limited to 50 guests and are $100 per person. 21+ only.

Join us for an evening with Chris Bohjialian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives, The Flight Attendant and The Sandcastle Girls.

09/25/2026

Mark your Calendars!!!!!
We are gearing up for the big celebration !!
Book Sale Oct 12-17th.
BOGO Sale Mon-Friday and the
$5 Bag Sale on Saturday as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Downtown Branch!!

08/28/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW, 8/29!

Our great state lost one of its greatest philanthropists, singers, and just plain East Tennesseans. Like Dolly, The Chattanooga Public Library Foundation wants to inspire a love of reading in our children and be a catalyst for lifelong learning in our community.

To honor her legacy, this Saturday (8/29), we will be hosting a Dolly inspired book "sale" at the Downtown Chattanooga Public Library Branch from 10am-12pm. All books will be FREE!

Featured genres include:
* Children's Books
* Inspirational
* Spirituality
* Arts/Music
* Memoirs
* Tennessee/Cultural

Also, check out the link in our bio to find information about how to sign your child up to receive books from the Imagination Library.

08/27/2026

Our great state lost one of its greatest philanthropists, singers, and just plain East Tennesseans. Like Dolly, The Chattanooga Public Library Foundation wants to inspire a love of reading in our children and be a catalyst for lifelong learning in our community.

To honor her legacy, this Saturday (8/29), we will be hosting a Dolly inspired book "sale" at the Downtown Chattanooga Public Library Branch from 10am-12pm. All books will be FREE!

Featured genres include:
* Children's Books
* Inspirational
* Spirituality
* Arts/Music
* Memoirs
* Tennessee/Cultural

Also, check out the link in our bio to find information about how to sign your child up to receive books from the Imagination Library.

08/12/2026

If you haven’t been to the Downtown library in the last 24hrs then I have something new for you!!!!! We just installed a VENDING MACHINE!!!!! For your pleasure! Stop by the Book Nook while you’re there! Lots of great titles and back to school necessities!!