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Pride of the Yankees

The Silver Screen-The Pride of the Yankees

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: The Pride of the Yankees (2hr 08min) from 1942, featuring Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright and Babe Ruth.

Bearden Branch Booksale

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Come shop the branch booksale for Mother's Day gifts or books for reading pleasure. 

Preschool Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City 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 ...

Baby Bookworms

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is a program designed for infants to age 2. Littles and their grownups can sing, clap, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Don't worry—babies are not expec...

Baby Bookworms

Baby Bookworms

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is a program designed for infants to age 2. Littles and their grownups can sing, clap, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Don't worry—babies are not expec...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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 ...

Tech Smart Knox Seniors

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

If you are age 60 or older, live in Knox County, and interested in learning how to use a laptop computer, this week-long tech class is for you! Space is limited so call 865-470-7033 to register for all 5 courses.

Baby Bookworms

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is a program designed for infants to age 2. Littles and their grownups can sing, clap, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Don't worry—babies are not expec...

Bearden Branch Booksale

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Come shop the branch booksale for Mother's Day gifts or books for reading pleasure. 

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Go beyond LEGO and learn to build with different materials. 

Cookbook Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Come and share favorite recipes with others! We will have a different theme each month. *PLEASE CALL BRANCH TO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME*

Sew and Share

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bring your machines and set up to sew on large tables, sharing your tips and ideas with other enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome.

Fountain City Branch Library

LEGO Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
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...

A Gift for Mom

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the mothers in your lives by decorating a one-of-a-kind keepsake gift. Using fabric paint, stencils, and your hands, bring home a gift she’ll cherish forever!

Star Wars Day

Star Wars Fun Day!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Park your landspeeder and join us anytime throughout the day for Star Wars fun! We will have games to play, plus take-home crafts and activity pages. Small prizes awarded while they last! Costumes encouraged!

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut 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 ...

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, 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 ...

that last carolina summer

The 2:00 Book Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join other book enthusiasts on Monday afternoon to meet and discuss the book selected as this month's read. 

This month we are planning to discuss That Last Carolina Summer, by Karen White.

 

 

May the 4th

May the 4th Party

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

Come join us for Star Wars Day as we make crafts to celebrate May the 4th! Costumes encouraged but optional. Refreshments will be served.

Lap Craft Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Bring Any craft you can do in your lap and join us for a night of casual crafting and conversations. Books will be displayed and snacks will be served. Adult program.

You CAN Craft: Easy Crafts for Adults

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

So you think you aren't crafty? But you are! Crafting is proven to be good for depression, stress and connecting with other people, regardless of the finished product. *PLEASE CALL THE BRANCH TO REGISTER*

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden 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 ...

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 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 ...

Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Ready, Set, K Storytime:

Ages 4-6. Join us for stories, songs, and activities to engage your older preschoolers! This storytime often features a specific theme for several weeks at a time. Children must be...