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Job Help Thursdays

Thursday, February 12, 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 Thursday for job help! Searching for a job can be stressful. Need help with your resume? Not sure where to look for work? Curious about a career change? Meet with a reference librarian for help!

LEGO Club

Thursday, February 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.

Construction Junction: Building for Young Engineers

Thursday, February 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.

Create Your Own: Hanging Bead Heart

Thursday, February 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 yarn and bead hanging heart.

Registration Required
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Paper Art

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our monthly paper craft class! Susan Bernard will demonstrate crafts like quilling, jewelry-making, book folding, and baskets. Ages 14+. All materials provided. Space limited.

Registration Required

DIY Dinosaur Planters (for Teens and Adults)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make your home library prehistoric with this fun and nostalgic dinosaur-themed craft. We will provide materials and instruction. Space is limited, so please call the branch to reserve your spot.

Social Security Disability 101

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will learn useful and accurate information about how the Social Security Disability benefit system works.  Jennifer L.

Valentines for the Community

All Day
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Stop by and make a Valentine to be shared with the community on Valentine's Day. Let's spread love in the Norwood Community!

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 13, 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...

Saturday Stories & Songs: Knox Kindermusik

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cedar Bluff 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 Knox Kindermusik.

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:30pm - 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.

Blackout Poetry Workshop

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens

We will introduce participants to a potentially new kind of poetry they can make! The library will provide basic supplies for community members to complete this simple creative writing and craft project.

Fountain City Knitters and Crocheters

Saturday, February 14, 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
Citizen Ashe

Daytime Docs - Citizen Ashe

Sunday, February 15, 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

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.

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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 ...

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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...