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Preschool Storytime

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool storytimes are designed for ages 3 to 5 and feature stories and other activities specifically designed to develop early literacy skills.Children must be accompanied by a ...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is a program designed for infants to age 2. Littles and their grownups can sing, clap, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Don't worry—babies are not expec...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is a program designed for infants to age 2. Littles and their grownups can sing, clap, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Don't worry—babies are not expec...

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

Once Upon A Story Time

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Join us for stories, songs, a craft and a snack!

Ages: 3-5.

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

Preschool Storytime

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool storytimes are designed for ages 3 to 5 and feature stories and other activities specifically designed to develop early literacy skills.Children must be accompanied by a ...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is a program designed for infants to age 2. Littles and their grownups can sing, clap, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Don't worry—babies are not expec...

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

WDVX's Big Plate Special featuring Alice Gerrard

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join legendary old-time musician Alice Gerrard for a spin on WDVX's Big Plate Special at Barley's.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Crafternoon

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age

Come make a craft chosen by library staff.

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

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Go beyond LEGO and learn to build with different materials. 

Sarah Pirkle Plays Old-Time for Young Folks

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Join Sarah Pirkle, host of WDVX Kidstuff Live, as she performs old-time music for young folks. 

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

Saturday Stories & Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Saturday Stories & Songs:

Saturday Stories & Songs is a library program for families highlighting a variety of talented storytellers, musicians, and performers. The program is held at a different l...

This week’s program features Dancing Spider Yoga.

Ajeet Khalsa is a certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for all ages for decades, including her Dancing Spider Yoga classes for children. 

 

Alice Gerrard in Conversation with Emily Hilliard

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Emily Hilliard, co-owner of Spinster Records and the host of The Female Bob Dylan podcast, will facilitate an interview of Alice Gerrard, discussing her new autobiography, C

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

Old-Time Music Videos from the TAMIS Vaults

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

A special screening of Heartland Series outtakes and other films from the TAMIS vaults. See performances by a young Dolly Parton as well as Hazel Dickens, Candy Carawan and more. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Workshop: Intermediate Genealogy

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Participants in this session will explore advanced techniques for genealogical research with a special focus on primary sources.

Registration Required

Sew and Share

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bring your machines and set up to sew on large tables, sharing your tips and ideas with other enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome.

Fountain City Branch Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stop the Bleed

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Stop the Bleed classes teach people how to quickly and effectively control life-threatening bleeding in an emergency before professional help arrives.  Space is limited so please call 865-470-7033 to register.

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
LEGO Club:

Warm up those building fingers and come down for LEGO club, where you'll build alongside other kids who love LEGOs as much as you do! Your creativity + determination + bricks = LEG...

The Female Bob Dylan Podcast -- Discussion and Live Recording

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Join writer, researcher, and producer Sophie Abramowitz, artist and musician Sarah Bachman, and folklorist, writer and SPINSTER co-owner Emily Hilliard for a discussion and recording of their popular podcast inspired by women folk musicians of the

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

Kalia Yeagle in Concert -- Award-Winning Folk

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Kalia Yeagle is a celebrated fiddler and singer who's nimble and deeply intuitive style shines through her music.

Offsite Event

Blakeley Burger, Nadia Ramlagan, and Grace Rogers

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Join Blakeley Burger, Nadia Ramlagan, and Grace Rogers at the iconic Laurel Theatre to kick off an evening of old-time music by a new generation of women. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sarah Kate Morgan and Leo Shannon

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Born in Sharps Chapel, Sarah Kate came to old-time music through her grandfather's hand-built dulcimer when she was just 7 years old. Besides being a widely respected expert in the instrument, she is also a first-rate singer and songwriter.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kelle Jolly

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Kelle Jolly is the “Tennessee Ukulele Lady”. She is a multifaceted musician, renowned for her exceptional talents as a ukulele player, vocalist, and storyteller.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunday at the Laurel

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop by the Laurel Theater for some dancing, fiddle workshopping, and old-time jamming. It's all fun and games with old-time music .

Offsite Event