Mission :
The mission of Germantown Community Library is to provide access to books, materials and resources that contribute to individual knowledge, enrichment and enjoyment. The library is committed to encouraging a love of reading and learning for young children through adults with our programs and services.
History:
In 1997, the 31,000 square foot public library opened at 1925 Exeter Road. Prior to 2004, the Memphis Shelby County Public Library and Information Center system operated the library, with the City contributing more than $1 million to improve and enhance the collection, as well as provide maintenance for the facility. On July 12, 2004, after Shelby County government took action to withdraw funding of suburban library operations, the City of Germantown accepted responsibility for financing and managing its library.
About Us:
Germantown Community Library is located at 1925 Exeter Road and can be reached by calling (901) 757-READ (7323). The library is fully owned and operated by the City of Germantown. The City subcontracts day-to-day management to Library Systems and Services, LLC. The staff is guided by policies developed by the Germantown Library Board, composed of seven citizens appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Friends of the Germantown Community Library operates a used book store that is housed in the library.
Germantown Community Library...
• Promotes lifelong learning and a love of reading
• Informs, enriches and empowers every patron served
• Provides easy access to a wide variety of materials,
services and programs
• Meets the personal, educational, cultural and professional
information needs of the community
As of March 2015, the library has a collection of nearly 140,000 items and serves over 30,000 cardholders.
The library has a monthly average circulation of approximately 30,000 items and up to 21,000 customer visits each month.
Nearly 14,000 children, teens and adults attended 512 programs at the library since the beginning of July 2014, meeting the personal, educational, cultural and professional information needs of the community.
