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Job Help Mondays

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Monday for job help! Searching for a job can be stressful. Need help with your resume? Not sure where to look for work? Curious about a career change? Meet with a reference librarian for help!

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 "Adults" group

All Over the Page - Real Americans: a novel

Monday, January 12, 2026 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.

In immersive, moving prose, Rachel Khong weaves a profound tale of class and striving, race and visibility, and family and inheritance—a story of trust, forgiveness, and finally coming home.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Tuesday for one-on-one tech help!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mastering Medicare: Turning 65

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Be knowledgeable and confident in your health coverage choices as you get closer to retirement.

Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Cedar Bluff Book Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 "Adults" group

Scrabble and Snacks!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 "Adults" group

The Local Chapter: Stanford Johnson

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're discovering a new favorite author or deepening your connection to Tennessee’s literary landscape, The Local Chapter is your place to turn the page together.

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 "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Tuesday for one-on-one tech help!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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. Participants will ponder what propels certain titles to such fame?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Casual conversation and friendly company.

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

Meet the Award Winners!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Adults

Interested in learning more about book awards such as the Caldecott and Geisel winners? We will highlight several examples to introduce, including books nominated for the 2025/26 (Tennessee) Volunteer State Book Award. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Daytime Docs - Umberto Eco: A Library of the World

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Daytime Docs is a monthly film series featuring documentaries that bring awareness to diverse perspectives and life exper

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Help Mondays

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Monday for job help! Searching for a job can be stressful. Need help with your resume? Not sure where to look for work? Curious about a career change? Meet with a reference librarian for help!

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 "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 "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Tuesday for one-on-one tech help!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Creations: Bling Your Own Book

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Library will provide tools, materials, and instructions for people to bedazzle their own personal copies of books of their choosing.