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!

Event List

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.

Closing

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 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...

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Age

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 accompanied by a parent or guardian.

baby bookworms storytimes

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 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!

Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 18, 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...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 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 ...

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library

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 ...

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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, February 18, 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 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 expected to sit still or be quiet! We love wiggles and giggles.

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 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 ...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch 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 ...

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Halls Branch 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 ...

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

North 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 ...

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee 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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Halls 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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Karns 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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Norwood 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 ...

toddler storytimes

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am

Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch 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 ...

top view of books forming a star

Meet the Award Winners!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library

Program Type:

Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion

Age Group:

Children, Adults

Interested in learning more about book awards such as the Caldecott and Geisel winners? We will highlight several examples to introduce, including books nominated for the 2025/26 (Tennessee) Volunteer State Book Award.