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*UPDATE* All library locations, including the East Tennessee History Center, will be closed through Tuesday, February 3 due to winter weather. We will reopen in our regular schedule on Wednesday, February 4.

Event List

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Dino Days: T. rex and Friends.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Come ready to learn about the 5 most commonly found dinosaur fossils. Then make wearable T. rex skulls that the kids can decorate. Think you can do the best T-rex stomp? Show off your skills at Dino Days!

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

Beginners Cross-Stitch

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This program is for beginners to learn cross-stitch basics. Each month we will stitch a different design. We encourage registering by calling the branch.

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

Crafternoon

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age

Come make a craft chosen by library staff.

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

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, March 7, 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. 

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 7, 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...

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Monday, March 9, 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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
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...

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 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 ...

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
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...

Ages 5-11.

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

Construction Junction: Building for Young Engineers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

A STEM program for 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 "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Create Your Own: Spring Wreath

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Create your own spring wreath.

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

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, March 14, 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.

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

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, 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...

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

Curiosity Club: Knox County Search & Rescue

Monday, March 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Gnomes

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a cute spring themed gnome. Registration required, limited to 15 participants. Please call 525-1541 to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Owl Paver Craft

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Add a bit of whimsy to your spring garden with these adorable owl pavers.  All materials are provided so join us; it will be a hoot!  Ages 16+, registration required

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

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 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
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Clay-leontology Hour

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens

Use clay to make your own dinosaur skeleton. Ages 6+.

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

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This program is for intermediate and advanced stitchers to work together on larger on-going projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own work. We encourage you to register by calling the branch.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafternoons

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children

Crafternoons is an arts and crafts program for children.  Crafts can be done onsite or taken home.  This program is a safe place for kids to gather, work on social and motor skills and just have fun.

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

Middle School Crafternoon- Pressed Flower Jar Bookmarks

Friday, March 20, 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 Pressed Flower Jar Bookmarks!

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Decoupage Candles

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to personalize a pair of pillar candles using the napkin decoupage technique!  Due to limited materials and space, this adult program will be limited to 20 participants ages 16+ and registration is required. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Creations: Tote Bag Decorating

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Library will provide tools, materials, and instructions for people to create a work of art using buttons on canvas.

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

Family Game Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Come one, come all! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games. We’ve got something for everyone including a selection of tabletop board games and card games. This event is perfect for players of all ages.

Registration Required