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Create Your Own: Spring Wreath

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Create your own spring wreath.

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: Knox Kindermusik

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sequoyah 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.

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

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, 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...

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

Curiosity Club: Knox County Search & Rescue

Monday, March 16, 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, March 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

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

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

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Preschool, 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...

LEGO Club gives participants (children and teens) an opportunity to make interesting creations with Legos and have their designs displayed to the public at Powell Library.

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

Clay-leontology Hour

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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

Use clay to make your own dinosaur skeleton. Ages 6+.

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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Our used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year.

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 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Halls 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

Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, March 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, March 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: Knoxville Opera

Saturday, March 28, 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...

Experience the magic of music with Knoxville Opera at the library! This lively, interactive program invites children to explore opera, musical theatre, and Disney favorites through playful storytelling and sing-along fun.

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

Makerspace Book Club: Hoot

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

Enjoy a discussion about 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, March 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

After School Story Hour

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

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

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

Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 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

Dino Days

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Kids are invited to Bearden's kick-off to our new program series, Dino Days. Come ready to create and learn all about dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric life.   

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, April 2, 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.

Library closed for Good Friday

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 Good Friday.

Closing
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, April 4, 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...

Library closed for Easter

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 Easter.

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

Creation Station

Monday, April 6, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Preschool, 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...

LEGO Club gives participants (children and teens) an opportunity to make interesting creations with Legos and have their designs displayed to the public at Powell Library. 

Registration Required