Library closed Wednesday, February 19

Due to predicted inclement weather, all library locations, including the East Tennessee History Center, will be closed Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Online services and resources (except chat/help) remain available.

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Cedar Bluff Book Circle

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club for people to discuss what they are reading and to make recommendations to fellow readers.

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

Tropes and Trivia

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 15+ | What is your bookish IQ? Four rounds of questions test what you know about the material in your library. Participate in teams or as an individual.

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

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, February 20, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Scrabble and Snacks

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spell your way to a triple-word score with other word-lovers and enjoy and new snack mix at each meeting!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Security Disability 101

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants will learn useful and accurate information about how the Social Security Disability benefit system works.  Jennifer L. Foster is an attorney and registered nurse ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Book Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other book enthusiasts the last Monday of each month and discuss a different title each month.This February, we'll be discussing Black Butterflies, by Priscilla Morris.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What's hot in the world of books? Look to us for the answer. We invite you to come discuss the latest book trends. Each month we will lead a discussion of a popular fiction title. ...

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

Brush Hour

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

Flex your creativity at Brush Hour, the no skills necessary painting and art class for teens and adults. A new artist or medium is explored monthly, with all supplies and instructi...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have gardening questions? Come by and Ask a Master Gardener!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

WORKSHOP: Intermediate Genealogy

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants in this session will explore advanced techniques for genealogical research with a special focus on primary sources. Participants should have already completed some fam...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Overbooked: Books About Food

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a book that features food in some way. Or bring your most recent read! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lap Craft Club

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring any craft you can do in your lap and join us for a night of casual crafting and conversation. Books will be displayed and snacks provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

You CAN Craft: Easy Crafts for Adults

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you think you aren't crafty? But you are! Crafting is proven to be good for depression, stress and connecting with other people, regardless of the finished product. The benefit ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Halls Literary Social Hour

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Halls Literary Social Hour to discuss books with your fellow patrons. No required reading, bring your fave or current read!

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

SoKno Silent Book Club

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 15+ | A book club for introverts! No required reading, no pressure to talk about your book choice. Just silent reading while enjoying the best reading ambiance there is!

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, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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 "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and share favorite recipes with others! We will have a different theme each month. Please call the branch for more details.

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

Author Talk: James Grymes discusses "Violins of Hope"

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Dr. James Grymes, author of Violins of Hope: Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour, which tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish music...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

History Parlor: A Book Club for History-Minded Individuals

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into the History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members! The format is simple: read any material that touches on history (fict...

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

Fabric Picture Frame

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Use fabric scraps to create a unique picture frame. Registration encouraged. Please call 525-1541 to register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Book Pavers

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Transform your indoor or outdoor space with unique book-shaped pavers painted in vibrant colors. This DIY project will bring a touch of whimsy to any book lover’s sp...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Over the Page - Before We Were Yours

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
All Over the Page:

All Over the Page is a monthly evening book discussion group for adults, with a guest facilitator.

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing, Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. The discussion will be facilitated by Jennie Mezick. "Memphis, Tennessee, 1939. The five Foss children ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mastering Medicare: Turning 65

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Be knowledgeable and confident in your health coverage choices as you get closer to retirement. In this class, gain an in-depth knowledge of Medicare options including when to enro...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reference Resources: Databases & Apps

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn more about the library's online resources? Curious about what apps we have to offer? Join us for a presentation on free library databases and apps! Stay afterward for...

Required