Library closed due to winter weather.

*UPDATE* All library locations, including the East Tennessee History Center, will be closed through Monday, February 2 due to winter weather. Stay warm!

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Valentines for the Community

All Day
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Stop by and make a Valentine to be shared with the community on Valentine's Day. Let's spread love in the Norwood Community!

This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Saturday Stories & Songs: Knox Kindermusik

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Saturday Stories & Songs:

Saturday Stories & Songs is a library program for families highlighting a variety of talented storytellers, musicians, and performers. The program is held at a different l...

This week’s program features Knox Kindermusik.

Library closed for Presidents' Day

All Day
Bearden Branch Library, Burlington Branch Library, Carter Branch Library, Cedar Bluff Branch Library, Corryton Branch Library, East Tennessee History Center, Farragut Branch Library, Fountain City Branch Library, Halls Branch Library, Howard Pinkston Branch Library, Karns Branch Library, Lawson McGhee Library, Mascot Branch Library, Murphy Branch Library, North Knoxville Branch Library, Norwood Branch Library, Powell Branch Library, Sequoyah Branch Library, South Knoxville Branch Library, Off Site, Online

All library locations are closed for Presidents' Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Children" group
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Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Ages 4-6. Join us for stories, songs, and activities to engage your older preschoolers! This storytime often features a specific theme for several weeks at a time. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Saturday Stories & Songs: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Saturday Stories & Songs:

Saturday Stories & Songs is a library program for families highlighting a variety of talented storytellers, musicians, and performers. The program is held at a different l...

Musical Story Time brings stories to life through live music and narration. This program combines children’s books with classical selections, sound effects, and hands-on learning for toddlers, preschoolers, and young students.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

After School Story Hour

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Ages 4-8. Join us after school for some stories, a snack, and a craft! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Curiosity Club: Knoxville Museum of Art

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every month designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Ages 4-6. Join us for stories, songs, and activities to engage your older preschoolers! This storytime often features a specific theme for several weeks at a time. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Game Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Come one, come all! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games. We’ve got something for everyone including a selection of tabletop board games and card games. This event is perfect for players of all ages.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Saturday Stories & Songs: Lisa Clow

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Saturday Stories & Songs:

Saturday Stories & Songs is a library program for families highlighting a variety of talented storytellers, musicians, and performers. The program is held at a different l...

This week’s program features Lisa Clow.

Lisa Clow is a Knoxville-based illustrator and performer passionate about instilling a love for storytelling through books, music, and art to the next generation.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Makerspace Book Club: Spy School

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Enjoy an opportunity to discuss a popular book series with a STEAM activity included.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

LEGO Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
LEGO Club:

Warm up those building fingers and come down for LEGO club, where you'll build alongside other kids who love LEGOs as much as you do! Your creativity + determination + bricks = LEG...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Creation Station

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

(K-8) A low-tech makerspace where children can explore creativity and engage in making projects that will foster innovation, encourage experimentation, and empower a new generation of makers.


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Ages 4-6. Join us for stories, songs, and activities to engage your older preschoolers! This storytime often features a specific theme for several weeks at a time. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Crafternoons

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

Crafternoons is an arts and crafts program for children.  Crafts can be done onsite or taken home.  This program is a safe place for kids to gather, work on social and motor skills and just have fun.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Dino Days: T. rex and Friends.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Come ready to learn about the 5 most commonly found dinosaur fossils. Then make wearable T. rex skulls that the kids can decorate. Think you can do the best T-rex stomp? Show off your skills at Dino Days!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Pajamarama

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Family Pajama Storytime:

Put on your PJs but don't get under the covers yet! In these special storytimes, the whole family—including your favorite stuffed animal friend—can join us at the library for a fun...

For children ages 3-8 and their families.

A light snack and juice will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Crafternoon

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age

Come make a craft chosen by library staff.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Saturday Stories & Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Saturday Stories & Songs:

Saturday Stories & Songs is a library program for families highlighting a variety of talented storytellers, musicians, and performers. The program is held at a different l...

This week’s program features Dancing Spider Yoga.

Ajeet Khalsa is a certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for all ages for decades, including her Dancing Spider Yoga classes for children. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
LEGO Club:

Warm up those building fingers and come down for LEGO club, where you'll build alongside other kids who love LEGOs as much as you do! Your creativity + determination + bricks = LEG...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Ages 4-6. Join us for stories, songs, and activities to engage your older preschoolers! This storytime often features a specific theme for several weeks at a time. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
LEGO Club:

Warm up those building fingers and come down for LEGO club, where you'll build alongside other kids who love LEGOs as much as you do! Your creativity + determination + bricks = LEG...

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
LEGO Club:

Warm up those building fingers and come down for LEGO club, where you'll build alongside other kids who love LEGOs as much as you do! Your creativity + determination + bricks = LEG...

Ages 5-11.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Construction Junction: Building for Young Engineers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

A STEM program for elementary students that focuses on building with building sets, as well as sharing books on engineering and building.