Library closed due to winter weather.

*UPDATE* All library locations, including the East Tennessee History Center, will be closed through Monday, February 2 due to winter weather. Stay warm!

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The Silver Screen-South Pacific

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 event is in the "Adults" group

Daytime Docs - Citizen Ashe

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Daytime Docs is a monthly film series featuring documentaries that bring awareness to diverse perspectives and life exper

Library closed for Presidents' 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 Presidents' Day.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Silver Screen-The Quiet Man

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

WDVX's Big Plate Special featuring Alice Gerrard

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join legendary old-time musician Alice Gerrard for a spin on WDVX's Big Plate Special at Barley's.

Offsite Event

Sarah Pirkle Plays Old-Time for Young Folks

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Join Sarah Pirkle, host of WDVX Kidstuff Live, as she performs old-time music for young folks. 

Alice Gerrard in Conversation with Emily Hilliard

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Emily Hilliard, co-owner of Spinster Records and the host of The Female Bob Dylan podcast, will facilitate an interview of Alice Gerrard, discussing her new autobiography, C

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

Old-Time Music Videos from the TAMIS Vaults

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

A special screening of Heartland Series outtakes and other films from the TAMIS vaults. See performances by a young Dolly Parton as well as Hazel Dickens, Candy Carawan and more. 

The Female Bob Dylan Podcast -- Discussion and Live Recording

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Join writer, researcher, and producer Sophie Abramowitz, artist and musician Sarah Bachman, and folklorist, writer and SPINSTER co-owner Emily Hilliard for a discussion and recording of their popular podcast inspired by women folk musicians of the

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

Kalia Yeagle in Concert -- Award-Winning Folk

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Kalia Yeagle is a celebrated fiddler and singer who's nimble and deeply intuitive style shines through her music.

Offsite Event

Blakeley Burger, Nadia Ramlagan, and Grace Rogers

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Join Blakeley Burger, Nadia Ramlagan, and Grace Rogers at the iconic Laurel Theatre to kick off an evening of old-time music by a new generation of women. 

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

Sarah Kate Morgan and Leo Shannon

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Born in Sharps Chapel, Sarah Kate came to old-time music through her grandfather's hand-built dulcimer when she was just 7 years old. Besides being a widely respected expert in the instrument, she is also a first-rate singer and songwriter.

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

Kelle Jolly

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Kelle Jolly is the “Tennessee Ukulele Lady”. She is a multifaceted musician, renowned for her exceptional talents as a ukulele player, vocalist, and storyteller.

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

Sunday at the Laurel

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop by the Laurel Theater for some dancing, fiddle workshopping, and old-time jamming. It's all fun and games with old-time music .

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Daytime Docs - Fly With Me

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Daytime Docs is a monthly film series featuring documentaries that bring awareness to diverse perspectives and life exper

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.

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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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Silver Screen

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Refreshments will be provided.

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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

The Silver Screen

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Refreshments will be provided.

Library closed for Juneteenth

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 Juneteenth Independence Day.

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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.

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