Kingsport cuts ribbon on temporary library location

Officials cut the ribbon on the Kingsport Public Library's new, temporary location in the Fort Henry Mall on June 6, officially opening the space to the public. The library is utilizing 15,500 square feet of space in the mall for the next 18 months while a contractor works to renovate the entirety of its main branch in downtown Kingsport. Items available at the mall location will include books, computers, copier/printer, program space, teen area, kids play area, reference services, seed library, things library and the inter-library loan and courier service. A book return drop-off box will also be located beside the mall entrance near the former Piccadilly restaurant. The City of Kingsport earmarked $7 million last year towards the project while also securing a $2 million state grant to help make the project a reality.