The 2022 Children’s Festival of Reading was shrimply the best, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, community organizations, artists and performers, and all the families who came out to celebrate with us. What a way to dive into a summer of learning at the library!
This event marked the official kickoff of our summer library club, Oceans of Possibilities: Dive in Deep.
This year, we were pleased to join the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the World's Fair. We shell-elebrated literacy, science, innovation, and 1982 with authors, illustrators, storytellers, arts and crafts, food, music, toddler town, and more.
Thanks to our 2022 Festival performers
Science with Dr. Al Hazari
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Very Hungry Caterpillar and Friends
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Yoga, Music, and More
More DetailsKick off Summer Library Club
Summer Library Club rewards kids, teens, and adults for reading (or listening) during the summer. Be sure to visit the Oceans of Possibilities Tent to register. When you’ve met and logged your reading goal (30 hours), return to any Library location by August 7 to receive a prize pack full of free treats and adventures.
Accessibility
The Children's Festival of Reading is committed to making our event accessible to everyone, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please contact Jennifer Harrell (jharrell@knoxlib.org or (865) 215-8713) if you require special accommodations to make your visit to the Festival the best it can be.