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Rubber Band Bracelets

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!

Saturday Stories & Songs: Jodie Manross

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Saturday Stories & Songs:

Saturday Stories & Songs is a library program for families highlighting a variety of talented storytellers, musicians, and performers. The program is held at a different l...

This week’s program features Jodie Manross.

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knit, crochet, and create with fellow yarn enthusiasts, share ideas, and check out provided craft books for inspiration.

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Swap new and gently used puzzles, board games, and card games with other enthusiasts. Discuss favorite strategies, learn about different types of games, and escape the frightful weather for a bit.

Stanford Johnson

The Local Chapter: Stanford Johnson

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at 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.

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Preschool, 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...

LEGO Club gives participants (children and teens) an opportunity to make interesting creations with Legos and have their designs displayed to the public at Powell Library. 

Registration Required

Fountain City Knitters and Crocheters

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Share knitting and crocheting ideas and tips with other needle artists. All skill levels are welcome.

Fountain City Branch Library

Library closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Closing
Glittery pink words reading "Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly!"

Preschool Storytime (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

Tuesday, January 20, 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 ...

This week's storytime is a special "Happy Birthday, Dolly!" program.

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff 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...

Pink glitter words that read "Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly" with butterflies

Preschool Storytime (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

Tuesday, January 20, 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 week's storytime is a special "Happy Birthday, Dolly!" program.

Pink glitter words that read "Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly" with butterflies

Ready, Set, K Storytime (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
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...

This week's storytime is a special "Happy Birthday, Dolly!" program.

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff 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...

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Tuesday for one-on-one tech help!

Pink glitter words that read "Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly" with butterflies

Preschool Storytime (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Carter 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 week's storytime is a special "Happy Birthday, Dolly!" program.

STEAM: Snowflake Mobiles

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carter Branch meeting room at Carter Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Grades K-8: Discover the physics principles used in creating balanced mobiles. Participants can design, make, and experiment with snowflake mobiles ensuring they are successfully balanced. All materials provided. Please register online.

Registration Required

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Preschool, 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...

LEGO Club gives participants (children and teens) an opportunity to make interesting creations with Legos and have their designs displayed to the public at Powell Library.

Registration Required
Cover art for The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

What's hot in the world of books? Look to us for the answer. We invite you to come discuss the latest book trends. Each month we will lead a discussion of a popular fiction title. Participants will ponder what propels certain titles to such fame?

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Norwood 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...

Pink glitter words that read "Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly" with butterflies

Toddler Storytime (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Toddler storytime is an engaging program designed for ages 2 to 3. Short, age-appropriate stories are typically accompanied by lively rhymes, music, and movement to capture little ...

This week's storytime is a special "Happy Birthday, Dolly!" program.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Toddler storytime is an engaging program designed for ages 2 to 3. Short, age-appropriate stories are typically accompanied by lively rhymes, music, and movement to capture little ...

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell 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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut 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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston 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 ...