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ABOUT THE LIBRARY

We are proud of our history and heritage and would love to share it with you! Take a journey with us through time.

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Volunteer

Become a Volunteer!

We have many opportunities for you to volunteer and give back to your community. From volunteering to help us with a specific event to joining Friends of the Library, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Library Staff

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Staff

Our Board

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for guiding the mission and vision of the library, determining the policies the library implements and uses, and overseeing the general management of the library. We are grateful to those in our community who have volunteered to serve on our Board.

Chairperson- Cindy Snyder

Vice-Chair- Stacy Hayes

Treasurer- Troy Barrow

Secretary- Lisa Fitzsimmons

Director- Kelly Derr

Director- Dennis Melhouse

Director- Susan Jones

City Commissioner- Sam Tharpe

County Commissioner- Missy Hamilton

If you would like to apply to be a member of our Library Board, fill out the application below and turn it in to the director, Kathy Collins. Paper Applications can also be picked up from the library. 

Board Meeting Dates

All meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. at the Library.

2024
Tuesday, July 16th
Tuesday, September 17th
*Tuesday, November 19th

* Also Trust Fund Board Meeting

2025
Tuesday, January 21st
Tuesday, March 18th
*Tuesday, May 20th

Policies

Our Policies

Contact

400 W. Washington St.  Paris, TN 38242

Phone: 731-642-1702

Fax: 731-642-1777

Email: admin@wgrhealibrary.org

 Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am - 6 pm

Tuesday: 9 am - 7 pm

Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm

Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm

Friday: 9 am - 6 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday: Closed

*Computer lab closes 30 min before library

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