Event List

Join us for the award-winning Children's Festival of Reading.

Book Sale at the Children's Festival of Reading!

Knoxville Goes To the Movies: Back by popular demand! Knoxville has always loved the movies, and still does! Join Laura Still for stories of our love affair with moving pictures, featuring a cast of stars both behind and in front of the camera.

Discover the joy of crafting teeny, tiny things.

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. 

Swap new and gently used puzzles, board games, and card games with other enthusiasts. Discuss favorite strategies, learn about different types of games, and plan your summer of fun. All ages welcome; items may be dropped off in advance.

Ages 5+. Create your masterpiece on canvas with washi tape and paint! 

Brush Hour is a no skills required art class for teens (with a parent if under 14) and adults. Each month a new artist or medium will be explored. All supplies provided, paint clothes recommended.

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

Learn about the importance of pollinators from entomologist Nick Oldham.

Nick will do a short educational presentation on butterflies, bees and other pollinators, their importance, and how we can help them.

Get your summer started with a fun magnetic fishing pole and fish.

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

Go beyond LEGO and learn to build with different materials. 

Join our library craft program to transform old books into unique, working clocks! All materials provided—just bring creativity and enjoy hands-on upcycling fun!  Space limited so call 865-470-7033 to register.

Gather with other teens to discuss current fave reads at the Halls Teen Book Club!

Design and paint your monogram with tiny shells on clay. Ages 6+.

Join our monthly paper craft class! Susan Bernard will demonstrate crafts like quilling, jewelry-making, book folding, and baskets. Ages 14+. All materials provided. Space limited.

This program is for beginners to learn cross-stitch basics. Each month we will stitch a different design. We encourage registering by calling the branch.

The Friends of the Library used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year.

The Friends of the Library used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year.

KUB crew members explain how utility trucks are used on the job.

Join us for a fun and informative program about owls presented by Owl Ridge Raptor Center. 

Ages 6+. Imagine your favorite animals as royalty and then paint them in fancy costumes!