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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Cover art for The Fraud.

Evening Reads

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Evening Reads book club is perfect for busy adults trying to catch up on the best in literature and unable to attend daytime book discussions. Join us as we wind down our day and c...

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

Cover art for Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn.

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What's hot in the world of books? Look to Jenna for the answer. Jenna invites you to come discuss the latest book trends. Each month she'll lead a discussion of a popular fiction t...

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch 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.

Baby Bookworms

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch 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...

On the Road with Ask a Librarian

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
On the Road with Ask a Librarian:

On the Road is a one-on-one help session with Reference Librarians at new library locations each month! Ask our experts about any service, program, or collection. New to us...

Library closed for Memorial 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 Memorial Day.

Closing

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch 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.

Baby Bookworms

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch 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...

pikachu holding a magnifying glass

Pokémon Adventure

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Gotta catch 'em all! Our Pokemon scavenger hunt is back by popular demand. Visit the Bearden Branch Library at any time in June to find Pokemon hidden among the shelves and win a s...

Logo for the Summer Kickoff event.

Summer Kickoff Celebration

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer with stories, music, a diorama craft and games. This party will appeal to kids ages 10 and under. 

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch 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.

Hominy Mamas

The Hominy Mamas

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance, 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 Hominy Mamas use stories and songs to weave together interactive performances featuring traditional folk songs played on everything from guitar and banjo to washboard and kazoo...

Baby Bookworms

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch 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...

Tai Chi Gung

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Carrie Murray will teach participants history and exercises from Tai Chi Gung. Enjoy one of the gentlest forms of Tai Chi with the ability to help rejuvenate the body and create mo...

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

Lego Club

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
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...

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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch 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.

Crafternoons for Teens and Adults

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A fun relaxed, afternoon of crafting at the library. Participants are encouraged to bring their own crafts to work on. The library will also provide easy crafts for beginners needi...

Baby Bookworms

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch 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...

Tai Chi Gung

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Carrie Murray will teach participants history and exercises from Tai Chi Gung. Enjoy one of the gentlest forms of Tai Chi with the ability to help rejuvenate the body and create mo...

Cover art for I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai.

Evening Reads

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Evening Reads book club is perfect for busy adults trying to catch up on the best in literature and unable to attend daytime book discussions. Join us as we wind down our day and c...

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.