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Upcoming Events

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Mar-Oct 2022

"You Should've Been There!"–The 1982 World's Fair

All Day 3/19 - 10/9
East Tennessee History Center
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Apr-May 2022

Mindfulness to Go: Five Yoga Poses and Positive Affirmations to Take Home

All Day 4/1 - 5/31
Karns Branch Library
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May 1
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31
2022

Miniature Art Show

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Burlington Branch Library
Registration
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May 2
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28
2022

Kids Caption Contest

All Day 5/2 - 5/28
Karns Branch Library
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May 20 2022 Fri

Crafternoons

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff Branch Library
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May-Jul 2022

Pokémon Summer Safari

All Day 5/21 - 7/31
Karns Branch Library
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May 21 2022 Sat

Author Signing Tent

10:00am - 5:00pm
Off Site
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May 21 2022 Sat

Authors and Illustrators Tent

10:00am - 5:00pm
Off Site
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