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Baby Bookworms

Baby Bookworms

Friday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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 ...

Baby Bookworms

Friday, June 12, 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...

Chemistry with Dr. Hazari

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
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...

Former UT chemistry professor Dr. Al Hazari brings us the wonder of science in a fun, action-packed program. 

Michael Messing

Michael Messing Magic Show

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance, 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...

Abracadabra! Our favorite magician extraordinaire is back with his crowd-pleasing blend of magic and humor.

Puzzle Piece Picture Frame

Middle School Crafternoon-Puzzle Piece Picture Frames

Friday, June 12, 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 making Puzzle Piece Picture Frames this month!

 

 

woman holding an armful of books in front of a table full of books

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

The Friends of the Library used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year.

Cookbook Club

Saturday, June 13, 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*

Summer Craft Series at Fountain City: Dip-Dye T-shirts

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

Simple math: eyedroppers + T-shirt + dye = fun! Bring a plain white T-shirt from home and transform it into wearable art, one drop at a time. Please note: participants will be using Rit dye outdoors. BYO shirt.

Sew and Share

Saturday, June 13, 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 for Kids and Teens

Saturday, June 13, 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

Paper Crafting in 3D

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to cut and fold paper scraps into pieces of art. For teens and adults, please contact the branch for any questions. 

Registration Required
Dogtown and Z-boys

Daytime Docs - Dogtown and Z-boys

Sunday, June 14, 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

Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 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, June 15, 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 ...

Chemistry with Dr. Hazari

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
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...

Former UT chemistry professor Dr. Al Hazari brings us the wonder of science in a fun, action-packed program. 

KUB Energy Monsters

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age

Learn about where energy comes from and how to conserve it. Ages Pre-K and up welcome.

Summer Scares: Skeleton Dinos and Eggs

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Craft a creepy skeleton dino and it’s egg home!

Registration Required
Nick Oldham at Sequoyah branch library program

Curiosity Club: Bugs in the Branch

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Learn about the importance of pollinators from entomologist Nick Oldham.

dinosaur terrarium

Dino-mite Fun! Terrariums

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Create a new home for your prehistoric friends. No water needed!


 

paper portrait

Paper Portraits

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Use scrap construction paper to create a portrait of yourself, your pet, or make an art piece of your choosing! This program is for teens and adults. 

Stars and Stripes Spelling Bee

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

An all-ages spelling bee to commemorate America’s 250th Birthday! Words will be themed around the American Revolution and Current 4th of July celebrations. All ages welcome.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 16, 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 ...

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, June 16, 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...