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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
North Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
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.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Put on your favorite picnic gear and bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a fun indoor picnic! We'll have a fun storytime with our brilliant Ms. Becky, crafts, and re...

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

Summer Craft Series: My Father's Dragon

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

How can one small boy rescue a dragon from wild animals? Enjoy making a craft that goes with the book My Father's Dragon by Ruth Gannett, and find out. Come back every Saturday to ...

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, 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.

The Hominy Mamas

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

The Hominy Mamas use stories and songs to weave together interactive performances featuring traditional folk songs played on everything from guitar and banjo to washboard and kazoo...

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

Zoo Knoxville Zoomobile

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

Come enjoy a conservation-themed story time led by an experienced Zoo Knoxville educator with special guest animals (may include turtles).   This program was made poss...

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

American Sign Language @ the Library

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Professional American Sign Language Interpreter, Monique Johnson, will present this class, the format will include a lesson, practice time, and then a game or activity that will fu...

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

Zoo Knoxville Zoomobile

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Murphy Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

Come enjoy a conservation-themed story time led by an experienced Zoo Knoxville educator with special guest animals (may include turtles).  This program was made possible t...

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

Introduction to Musical Instrument Families

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Students will learn about individual instruments in each family through instructor demonstrations and discussions, while engaging in hands-on activities like playing and building i...

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

Clay Flower Impressions

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 7+. Celebrate summer by making beautiful painted flower impressions in air-dry clay.

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
North Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.

The Hominy Mamas

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

The Hominy Mamas use stories and songs to weave together interactive performances featuring traditional folk songs played on everything from guitar and banjo to washboard and kazoo...

This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.

Animal Adventures with MUSE Knoxville

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary Age
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Students will discover the characteristics of living things and their relationships with their habitats and families by creating habitats, comparing characteristics, an...

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

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Use your own LEGOs to create an Epic Adventure whether it's dragons vs knights, castles, unicorn party, mermaids or more! Drop off your Mythical/ Epic Adventure themed LEGO crea...

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

June Vroom

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

JUNE VROOM! What do a Firetruck, Construction Machine, Street Sweeper Truck, and Garbage Truck have in common? They’re on their way to Burlington!

Required
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.

Gear Up for Adventure

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Safety City and other community partners at Norwood to learn about bicycle safety, maintenance, and alternative transportation. Pick up a Read City challenge board and plan to...

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

Medieval "Stained Glass" Craft

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Come one, come all and create your own Medieval style tissue paper "stained glass" craft. Materials are provided.

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

Tennessee Stage Company’s Shakespeare for Kids

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

These child-focused, interactive sessions highlight the Stage Company’s summer performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet with introductions to Shakespeare and ...

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

The Muse Knoxville

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mascot Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

The Muse will present their Fairy Tale Engineering program at the library. Connect with a character from children’s literature who solves a problem. Explore different material...

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

Family Game Night

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come one, come all for our monthly game night! We’ve got something for everyone: board games, card games, PS4, and Wii games. Bring the whole family!

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, June 6, 2024 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...

Event Details:

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.

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Use your own LEGOs to create an Epic Adventure whether it's dragons vs knights, castles, unicorn party, mermaids or more! Drop off your Mythical/ Epic Adventure themed LEGO crea...

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

Michael Messing

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

Abracadabra! Our favorite magician extraordinaire is back with his crowd-pleasing blend of magic and humor. This program was made possible through the generous support of Friend...

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

Crafternoons

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up | Come make a craft chosen by library staff.