"Send me your books, for the children of Gatlinburg have nothing to read."-Anna Porter, 1932
Welcome to Gatlinburg's Library
Opening Literary Doors
Anna Porter Public Library supports education, personal development, and community enrichment. Our passionate and professional staff are here to help you navigate our collection of books, media, and library resources.
![Welcome back, Gatlinburg! We are excited to continue with our successful “Our Story” series, where Appalachian stories are told and preserved. Our next guest this September is Wiley Oakley storyteller Lew Bolton! We are giving you a heads up to mark your calendars and be ready to learn about the legendary storyteller, Wiley Oakley. The event is FREE, and you can go to the library’s website, annaporterpl.org, to RSVP to get email reminders.
Who is Wiley Oakley? He was a wise mountain man who was born and raised here in the Smoky Mountains and gave his life to preserving Smoky Mountain heritage. Wiley had many titles to his name, including father, husband, writer, naturalist, businessman, philosopher, entertainer, activist, and First Smokies Guide. He was also known to own the Wiley Shop, where he performed with friends and family to entertain locals and guests. His passion for the Smokies was passed on to his family and continues to this day.
Want to learn more? Stop by the library and read countless books on Wiley Oakley and his family, and also by the legendary man himself! You can also go on Facebook and join the Wiley Oakley - Roamin’ Man of the Mountains page. Lew Bolton is the administrator and welcomes everyone to “feel free to add photos, make comments, [and] add information about the Oakley Family.”
The event will take place at Anna Porter Public Library.
The library is located off Highway 321 next to the Gatlinburg Community Center at 159 Mills Park Road.
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About Us
Your Literary Home Away From Home
Lying in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, just minutes from Downtown Gatlinburg, Anna Porter Public Library has the privilege and pleasure to be a resource for the community.
Our Public Library is a transformative community hub that contributes much more than free books. We provide access to ideas, information, and experiences that support and enrich lives for people of all ages, abilities, and means. Keep browsing through our site to learn more. If you would like to meet the staff or board of trustees click here
Come in weekly for story time, Fridays at 10:30. Check out other programs!
Table Top and Board Game
Math and Reading Disguised as Fun
Featured Selections
Anna Porter Public Library has built an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and a growing digital collection. Our repository also includes unique materials focusing on specific subjects that can be accessed by special request.
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Literary Classics
Explore Our Titles
We are proud of the collection of literary classics we've developed over the years, and invite everyone to come in and explore. Stop in and pick up a book by Whitman, Carroll, or Austen. We have something for everyone, from children’s stories to adult fiction, and even a selection of rare books. Our knowledgeable staff are always available to help, and we look forward to welcoming you in.
