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Construction Junction: Building for Young Engineers

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age

A STEM program for preschool and elementary students that focuses on building with building sets, as well as sharing books on engineering and building.

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, June 29, 2026 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, June 30, 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 ...

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

Tennessee Stage Company’s Shakespeare for Kids

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Have a T-rex-cellent summer! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity in the Read City USA 'Roa...

This child-focused, interactive session highlights the Stage Company’s summer performances of Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor. 

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

Bingo for Books

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
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 "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Game Night

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

Come one, come all for family game night! We’ve got something for everyone: board games, card games, PS4, and Wii games. Bring the whole family!

Library closed in observance of 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.

Closing

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 for Independence Day.

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

Creation Station

Monday, July 6, 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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 7, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

America's 250th Family Escape Room

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Register your team's spot for the Escape Room by calling the branch at 865-525-5431. We will register only 5 teams of 3-6 participants.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Shop great used book sales and support the Library! Shop a variety of popular categories, including mystery, romance, nonfiction, and children's books, plus movies, music, and puzzles.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Shop great used book sales and support the Library! Shop a variety of popular categories, including mystery, romance, nonfiction, and children's books, plus movies, music, and puzzles.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Local Chapter: Dewaine Speaks

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're discovering a new favorite author or deepening your connection to Tennessee’s literary landscape, The Local Chapter is your place to turn the page together.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Monday, July 13, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 14, 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 ...

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

Music Time with The Hominy Mamas

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Have a T-rex-cellent summer! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity in the Read City USA 'Roa...

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.    

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

Crafting Bee

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We meet monthly to relax, create, and connect—whether you’re knitting, crocheting, or working on your latest portable crafting project. Bring whatever inspires you and join the fun. This is an unstructured group with no formal instruction.

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

Middle School Crafternoon-Light Switch Covers

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Middle School Crafternoon-where tweens craft, chat, and chill. 

We'll be painting Light Switch Covers for your bedroom this month!

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Local Chapter: Jan Loveday Dickens

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're discovering a new favorite author or deepening your connection to Tennessee’s literary landscape, The Local Chapter is your place to turn the page together.

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

Curiosity Club: Let's Weigh Dinosaurs!

Monday, July 20, 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, Teens

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

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 21, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Secret Lives of Songbirds

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join a park ranger from Seven Islands State Birding Park as we learn about songbirds of Tennessee. Ages 14 to adults are welcome!

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 28, 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 ...

Cancelled