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

Summer Scares: Make A Flying Bat

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

Create your own bat out of paper and make it fly at the 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Game Night

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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 "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bug Adventures in Paint

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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

Ages 6+. Paint your favorite bugs in ridiculous outfits! 

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, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cedar Bluff Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Drop off your unopened or gently used board games and puzzles July 14th – 24th to receive an Early Bird entry ticket for the event.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Brush Hour

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

Harry Potter Party

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

All ages | Enjoy Harry Potter themed activities, crafts, and games.

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, August 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

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!

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Registration Required

Library closed for Labor 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 Labor Day.

Closing
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, September 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

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!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Go beyond LEGO and learn to build with different materials. 

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Registration Required
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, October 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

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!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Go beyond LEGO and learn to build with different materials. 

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Workshop, Help Session
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.

Family Game Night

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

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!

Registration Required

Library closed for Veterans 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 Veterans Day.

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Registration Required

Library closed for Thanksgiving

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 Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing

Library closed for Thanksgiving

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 Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
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, December 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

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!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Go beyond LEGO and learn to build with different materials.