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

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 regis

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

Summer Nights at Cedar Bluff

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come celebrate the summer!  Cool beats, popcorn treats, and fun-filled activities await kids at the library, creating unforgettable moments and fostering a love for learning.

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 "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 "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 "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. 

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Brush Hour is a no skills necessary painting class for teens and adults. 

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

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year. These sales raise money for improvements at branches and for the

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

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year. These sales raise money for improvements at branches and for the

Library Closed for Independence 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 in observance of Independence Day.

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

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

Myth, Legend, or Folklore? Egyptian Pyramids

Tuesday, July 9, 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, of 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 "Teens" group.

Halls Teen Book Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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

Family Game Night

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

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

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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

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

Go Outdoors! Hiking

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this 3-part series led by a former wilderness ranger. Learn equipment basics, safety, and how to plan a positive, enjoyable outdoor adventure.

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

Beaded Wind Chimes

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 7+. Create your own easy, breezy wind chime using sticks, paint, and beads!