Spotlighting Tennessee's Libraries

    Mt. Juliet-Wilson County
         Harvey Freeman
         Memorial Library
      Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 

The Mt. Juliet-Wilson County Harvey Freeman Memorial
Library is a busy suburban public library known for its
helpful, friendly staff and outstanding children's programming.
The library serves a population of over 50,000 in one of the
fastest growing communities in Middle Tennessee and
welcomes an average of over 250 new card holders per
month.  Keeping up with the burgeoning community
proves challenging.  There are plans for a new 14,000 sq.ft.
addition which will double the library's current facility, however
the plans have been delayed due to the present economic
climate.  In the mean time, Library Director, Nancy Armstrong
and the staff of 13 have dedicated themselves to providing
the best possible customer service.

The Mt. Juliet Library had its beginnings in 1976 as a
Bi-Centennial project for the Mt. Juliet community.  With the
help of the West Wilson Co. Historical League and
donations from the community, a small storefront library
was opened.  Land and funds were donated in 1983 to
erect the present library building, with more space added
in 1988 and 2000.  The library is open 60 hours per week and
offers many online services such a downloadable e-books
and audio books, TEL databases for research, and an online
catalog to reserve and renew books from home.

Librarian Sandee Woodard is in charge of a very busy Children's
Department that recently saw 1,750 children registered for the
2009 Summer Reading program.  Five weekly Storytimes have
been added to accommodate the growing number of children
and moms attending preschool programs.  After school programs
include book clubs, chess club, and special events like the
Nashville Ballet.  During the holidays the library will host the
Music City Train Collector's  Chrismtas Trains display.  Check out
the website or become a fan of the Mt. Juliet-Wilson County Library
on Facebook to be updated on what's new at the library.

                              Library Director:       Nancy Armstrong

                               Website:  www.mtjulietlibrary.net