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The Silver Screen-The Bishop's Wife

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the first Friday of the month at 10am for a classic movie from the Silver Screen! This month, we will be showing "The Bishop's Wife" from 1947 with Cary Grant and Loretta Young. Refreshments will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Local Chapter: Brenda Prater Sellers

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Come learn and laugh with local author, Brenda Prater Sellers.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children
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...

Grades K-5 welcome! Registration encouraged.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington 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
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Merry Grinch-mas!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

An evening celebrating all that the Grinch can't steal. Come hear a special reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas followed by a singalong, refreshments, and crafts.

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

Paper Art

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our monthly paper craft class! Susan Bernard will demonstrate crafts like quilling, jewelry-making, book folding, and baskets. Ages 14+. All materials provided. Space limited.

Cancelled
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Curiosity Club: Homemade Holiday Cards

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every month designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Homemade Holiday Cards

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Ornaments for Bird Lovers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Ages 10-adult! Join a ranger from Seven Islands State Birding Park a fun crafty afternoon and create gifts for the birds and bird lovers in your life!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Middle School Crafternoon-Swirled Ornaments

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Middle School Crafternoon-where tweens craft, chat, and chill. Refreshments will be served.

This month, we will be making swirled paint ornaments to celebrate the holiday season!

 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington 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 ...

Cancelled

Library closed for Christmas

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 Christmas Holiday.

Closing

Library closed for Christmas

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 Christmas Holiday.

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

Bingo for Books

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Participants will play bingo for a chance to win free books provided by Friends of the Library.  Refreshments provided.  All ages welcome.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington 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 ...

Cancelled

Library closed for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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

Libraries open on regular schedules but will close no later than 5:30. 

Closing

Library closed for New Year's 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 New Year's Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Silver Screen-Dial M for Murder

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the first Friday of the month at 10am for a classic movie from the Silver Screen! This month, we will be showing Alfred Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder" from 1954 with Ray Milland and Grace Kelly. Refreshments will be provided.

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

Creation Station

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

(K-8) A low-tech makerspace where children can explore creativity and engage in making projects that will foster innovation, encourage experimentation, and empower a new generation of makers.


 

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

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington 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.

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

Paper Art

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our monthly paper craft class! Susan Bernard will demonstrate crafts like quilling, jewelry-making, book folding, and baskets. Ages 14+. All materials provided. Space limited.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children
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...

Grades K-5 welcome! Registration encouraged.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington 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 "Teens" group

Middle School Crafternoon-Rubber Band Bracelets

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Middle School Crafternoon-where tweens craft, chat, and chill. Refreshments will be served.

This month, we will be making rubber band bracelets!