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Cookbook Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 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.

WORKSHOP: Applying to Tennessee Ancestors

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Membership in Tennessee Ancestors is tied to proof of descent from an ancestor who was in what is now Tennessee by certain key historical dates. This workshop will explore strategi

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Daytime Docs Film Series - Meet the Patels

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Daytime Docs is a monthly film series featuring documentaries that bring awareness to diverse perspectives and life experiences through the power of visual storytelling.  I

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Reads

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Evening Reads book club is perfect for busy adults trying to catch up on the best in literature and unable to attend daytime book discussions. Join us as we wind down our day and c

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Book club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing Lynda Rutledge's book West With Giraffes, which is part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What's hot in the world of books? Look to Jenna for the answer. Jenna invites you to come discuss the latest book trends. Each month she'll lead a discussion of a popular fiction t

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Workshop: Caring for Family Heirlooms

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

At times, genealogical research reveals more than names and dates; it may also uncover family photographs, letters, Bibles, or other heirlooms. What are the best practices for cari

This event is in the "Adults" group.

On the Road with Ask a Librarian

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
On the Road with Ask a Librarian:

On the Road is a one-on-one help session with Reference Librarians at new library locations each month! Ask our experts about any service, program, or collection. New to us

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All Library locations are closed for Memorial Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrapbooking Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Scrapbooking Club for a relaxed scrapbooking session! Bring your own scrapbook, other supplies provided.

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, May 28, 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 "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Sign Language @ the Library

Monday, June 3, 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 "Adults" group.

You CAN Craft: Easy Crafts for Adults

Monday, June 3, 2024 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.

Farragut Book Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come for the snacks, stay for the book discussion! Title TBD.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Halls Literary Social Hour

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Owl Ridge Raptor Center

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

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.

Gear Up for Adventure

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Safety City and other community partners at Norwood to learn about bicycle safety, maintenance, and alternative transportation. Pick up a Read City challenge board and plan to

This event is in the "Adults" group.

After-Hours Book Club: A Summer Read

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a book set during the summertime. Or bring your most recent read!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

On the Road with Ask a Librarian

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
On the Road with Ask a Librarian:

On the Road is a one-on-one help session with Reference Librarians at new library locations each month! Ask our experts about any service, program, or collection. New to us

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

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, June 8, 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 "Adults" group.

Tai Chi Gung

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Carrie Murray will teach participants history and exercises from Tai Chi Gung. Enjoy one of the gentlest forms of Tai Chi with the ability to help rejuvenate the body and create mo

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

Upcycled Paper Flowers

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make colorful, unique flowers from magazine pages. Registration encouraged. Please call 525-1541 to register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Over the Page - Destiny of the Republic

Monday, June 10, 2024 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 Destiny of the Republic: a tale of madness, medicine and the murder of a president by Candice Millard. The discussion will be facilitated by E