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Library closed for New Year's 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 New Year's Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Go beyond LEGO and learn to build with different materials. 

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, January 3, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fossils of the Future

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

Learn about how fossils form and how materials we use today will be fossilized in the future.

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paper Art

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginners Cross-Stitch

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafty Collagers: Alice in Wonderland and 3D Collaging

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Explore the art form of collage in a monthly series. For teens and adults. Under age 13 requires instructor permission. Please call the branch for any questions.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Bedazzling

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bedazzle your favorite book with sparkling gems. Please bring a book of your choice for the craft. Space is limited to 15 participants. Call 865-525-1541 to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Halls Teen Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

Bingo for Books

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Participants will play bingo for a chance to win free books provided by Friends of the Library.  Refreshments provided.  All ages welcome.

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

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This program is for intermediate and advanced stitchers to work together on larger on-going projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own work. We encourage you to register by calling the branch.

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

Middle School Crafternoon-Rubber Band Bracelets

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Middle School Crafternoon-where tweens craft, chat, and chill. Refreshments will be served.

This month, we will be making rubber band bracelets!

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

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knit, crochet, and create with fellow yarn enthusiasts, share ideas, and check out provided craft books for inspiration.

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

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Swap new and gently used puzzles, board games, and card games with other enthusiasts. Discuss favorite strategies, learn about different types of games, and escape the frightful weather for a bit.

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, January 17, 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

Library closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Closing
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, January 20, 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 "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

Stomp, Roar, Dinosaur!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Exhibition, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens

Calling all dino enthusiasts! Examine fossils, exhibits, and dino skeleton replicas, like two-year-old T. Rex, Junior, in the Traveling Dinos Museum.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner Spanish

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn basic Spanish through fun, interactive lessons at the library. Perfect for beginners (ages 12 and up)—no prior experience needed. Build vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural understanding.

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

Next Level Spanish

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn basic Spanish through fun, interactive lessons at the library. Build vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural understanding.

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

Curiosity Club: Origami

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Origami

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

The Paper Workshop

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your paper crafts and play! This relaxed monthly meetup offers table space, tools, and good company—no lessons, just time to cut, glue, fold, and make. Feel free to bring a snack and drink to enjoy while you craft.  Age 14 and up.

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, January 27, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bearden Crochet Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A mixed-skill crochet club for hobbyist. Come socialize and enjoy the cozy atmosphere! Bring your own projects or join in on the pattern of the month.