Carter Branch Library to Begin Temporary Hours

Beginning Monday, May 13, Carter Branch Library will be open Monday–Friday, 10:00–6:00 (closed Saturday and Sunday). These hours will be in effect until the building maintenance renovation is complete. 

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Dr. Al Hazari with some sizzling science

Thursday, June 20, 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:

Former UT chemistry professor Dr. Al Hazari brings us the wonder of science in a fun, action-packed program.  This program was made possible through the generous support of...

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

Michael Messing

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Corryton 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Puzzle Hour

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to unscramble 9 square pieces without scrambling your brain? It sounds easy, but Scramble Squares can be hard to solve. Whether you are 3 or 103, we have ...

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

Make Your Own Picture Frame

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and make your own picture frame!

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

Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Our used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year. These sales raise money for improvements at branches and other Friends of the Knox Count...

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 21, 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.

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Saturday, June 22, 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 "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Furoshiki: The art of Japanese cloth folding

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Members of the Asian Culture Center of Tennessee and the Japan Outreach Initiative will present a class on the Japanese art of cloth folding known as "Furoshiki." 

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

Summer Craft Series: My Father's Dragon

Saturday, June 22, 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 Sa...

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

Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Our used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year. These sales raise money for improvements at branches and other Friends of the Knox Count...

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 22, 2024 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Monday, June 24, 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 "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Sign Language @ the Library

Monday, June 24, 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 "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Museum Mondays: Butterfly Bonanza

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

AMSE will present Butterfly Bonanza. Come learn about butterfly anatomy, life cycle, habitats, and monarch migration. 

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

The Hominy Mamas

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Karns 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 "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Museum Mondays: Insects Friend or Foe

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

AMSE will present Insects: Friend or Foe. Come learn about the common order of insects, their physical characteristics, and incredible adaptability.

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

Dr. Al Hazari with some sizzling science

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee 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:

Former UT chemistry professor Dr. Al Hazari brings us the wonder of science in a fun, action-packed program.  This program was made possible through the generous support fr...

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

Introduction to the Woodwind Instrument Families pt. 1

Tuesday, June 25, 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:

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

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

Myth, Legend, or Folklore? The Roman Pantheon

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Books & Authors, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Myth, Legend, or Folklore? Find out the difference between all three and travel the world. A story and a STEAM centered craft will be presented with a brief discussion of each cult...

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

Creature Collage

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Make a fun collage inspired by your favorite creepy fictional creature.

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

Dr. Al Hazari with sizzling science

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Knoxville 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:

Former UT chemistry professor Dr. Al Hazari brings us the wonder of science in a fun, action-packed program.  This program was made possible through the generous support of...

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

Making Suncatchers

Tuesday, June 25, 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 5+. Make sparkly suncatchers to brighten the summer view from your window!

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 26, 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.

Water Safety

Wednesday, June 26, 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:

The Knox County Rescue Squad will join us to review and teach water safety techniques for children and families.