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Pajamarama

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Family Pajama Storytime:

Put on your PJs but don't get under the covers yet! In these special storytimes, the whole family—including your favorite stuffed animal friend—can join us at the library for a fun...

For children ages 3-8 and their families.

A light snack and juice will be provided.

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

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, 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...

Registration Required

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

Musical Story Time brings stories to life through live music and narration. This program combines children’s books with classical selections, sound effects, and hands-on learning for toddlers, preschoolers, and young students.

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
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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 ...

Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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

Our used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year.

Family Game Night

Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 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, April 1, 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...

Pajamarama

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Family Pajama Storytime:

Put on your PJs but don't get under the covers yet! In these special storytimes, the whole family—including your favorite stuffed animal friend—can join us at the library for a fun...

For children ages 3-8 and their families.

A light snack and juice will be provided.

Library closed for Good Friday

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 Good Friday.

Closing

Library closed for Easter

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 Easter.

Closing
baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, April 8, 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, April 10, 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, April 11, 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, April 14, 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, April 15, 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, April 17, 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, April 21, 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