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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. 

 

Pink glitter words that read "Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly" with butterflies

Preschool Storytime (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

Friday, January 23, 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 week's storytime is a special "Happy Birthday, Dolly!" program.

Family Game Night

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Come one, come all! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games. We’ve got something for everyone including a selection of tabletop board games and card games. This event is perfect for players of all ages.

Registration Required
baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, January 30, 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 ...

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 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 ...

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Preschool, 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...

LEGO Club gives participants (children and teens) an opportunity to make interesting creations with Legos and have their designs displayed to the public at Powell Library. 

Registration Required

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Preschool, 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...

LEGO Club gives participants (children and teens) an opportunity to make interesting creations with Legos and have their designs displayed to the public at Powell Library.

Registration Required
baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 13, 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 ...

Library closed for Presidents' 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 Presidents' Day.

Closing
baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 20, 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 ...

Family Game Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Come one, come all! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games. We’ve got something for everyone including a selection of tabletop board games and card games. This event is perfect for players of all ages.

Registration Required
baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 27, 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 ...

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

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 ...

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, March 13, 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 ...

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Preschool, 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...

LEGO Club gives participants (children and teens) an opportunity to make interesting creations with Legos and have their designs displayed to the public at Powell Library.

Registration Required
baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, March 20, 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 ...