Lawson McGhee Library | Knox County Public Library Lawson McGhee Library Location Details 500 W. Church Ave Knoxville, TN 37902 Directions: Google Maps Phone: (865) 215-8750 Hours: Sun: 1:00 – 5:00 Mon: 9:00 – 8:00 Tues: 9:00 – 8:00 Wed: 9:00 – 8:00 Thurs: 9:00 – 8:00 Fri: 9:00 – 5:30 Sat: 10:00 – 5:00 KAT bus lines Nearest KAT routes: 11 12 17 22 40 41 42 45 Parking There are four parallel parking spaces on Church Avenue in front of Lawson McGhee Library; one of these is an accessible space for permitted vehicles. Pay with the ParkMobile Parking App or dial 877-727-5015. In line with those spaces is one free 15-minute "Stop-n-Go" parking space requiring flashers. Lawson McGhee Library validates for one hour of free parking in the Locust Street and Market Square parking garages. See also parking with electric vehicle charging and Parkopedia Community Meeting Room The meeting room is on the lower level near the Children's Room. Capacity: 69 Tables: 13 Chairs: 80 Meeting Room Equipment: Projection screen, Lectern / Podium, Microphone, Refrigerator, Sink Reserve a meeting room Upcoming Events This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Job Help Thursdays 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Lawson McGhee Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Tech Help Tuesdays 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Lawson McGhee Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children, Babies and Toddlers Lawson McGhee Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Children, Preschool Lawson McGhee Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Baby Bookworms 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies and Toddlers Lawson McGhee Library View More Stay Up to Date! Get the latest updates about what’s happening at the library.