Carter Branch Library to Begin Temporary Hours

Beginning Monday, May 13, Carter Branch Library will be open Monday–Friday, 10:00–6:00 (closed Saturday and Sunday). These hours will be in effect until the building maintenance renovation is complete. 

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Dr. Hazari

Dr. Al Hazari with some sizzling science

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

Former UT chemistry professor Dr. Al Hazari brings us the wonder of science in a fun, action-packed program.  This program was made possible through the generous support fr...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Designed for ages 2 to 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Designed for ages 2 to 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

Library Closed for Independence 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 in observance of Independence Day.

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"The Martian" book cover

All Over the Page - The Martian

Monday, July 8, 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 The Martian by Andy Weir. The discussion will be facilitated by Mik Burns. Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Designed for ages 2 to 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

The Muse Knoxville

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Club:

This event is part Summer Library Club. This summer, adventure begins at the library! When you attend this or another summer program, log another mission in the Read City USA&...

Event Details:

The Muse will present their Fairy Tale Engineering program at the library. Connect with a character from children’s literature who solves a problem. Explore different material...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Designed for ages 2 to 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

''My Beautiful Stutter" documentary

Daytime Docs Film Series - My Beautiful Stutter

Sunday, July 21, 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.  ...

cover of Roller Girl with illustration of young girl racing forward in roller skates, knee pads, and helmet

Graphic Novel Fun

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Come talk about your favorite graphic novels and learn how to create your own.   

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Designed for ages 2 to 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Designed for ages 2 to 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

End of Summer Party

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate summer fun one more time with sweet treats and lively activities! Refreshments will be served.

King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters movie poster

Daytime Docs - The King of Kong: a Fistful of Quarters

Sunday, August 18, 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.  ...