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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Children's Festival of Reading 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens

Join us for the award-winning Children's Festival of Reading.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Downtown Walking Tour: Knoxville Goes to the Movies!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Knoxville Goes To the Movies: Back by popular demand! Knoxville has always loved the movies, and still does! Join Laura Still for stories of our love affair with moving pictures, featuring a cast of stars both behind and in front of the camera.

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

Anxiety Weaving: Mini Baskets

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the joy of crafting teeny, tiny things.

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

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Saturday, May 24, 2025 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 plan your summer of fun. All ages welcome; items may be dropped off in advance.

Library closed for Memorial 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 Memorial Day.

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Brush Hour is a no skills required art class for teens (with a parent if under 14) and adults. Each month a new artist or medium will be explored. All supplies provided, paint clothes recommended.

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

Scruffy Sing-Along with Miss Lynn

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come as you are and sing, dance and laugh along with Miss Lynn as she shares songs old and new! Best suited for kids ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. 

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

Scruffy Sing-Along with Miss Lynn

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come as you are and sing, dance and laugh along with Miss Lynn as she shares songs old and new! Best suited for kids ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. 

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

Creation Station

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

(K-8) A low-tech makerspace where children can explore creativity and engage in making projects that will foster innovation, encourage experimentation, and empower a new generation of makers.


 

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

Michael Messing Magic Show

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington 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. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

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

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

Scruffy Sing-Along with Miss Lynn

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come as you are and sing, dance and laugh along with Miss Lynn as she shares songs old and new! Best suited for kids ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. 

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

Introduction to Instruments

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Join us as we learn about the different instrument families.  Space is limited so please call 865-470-7033 to register.

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

Scruffy Sing-Along with Miss Lynn

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

 Come as you are and sing, dance and laugh along with Miss Lynn as she shares songs old and new! Best suited for kids ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. 

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

Scruffy Sing-Along with Miss Lynn

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carter Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come as you are and sing, dance and laugh along with Miss Lynn as she shares songs old and new! Best suited for kids ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. 

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

Scruffy Sing-Along with Miss Lynn

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come as you are and sing, dance and laugh along with Miss Lynn as she shares songs old and new! Best suited for kids ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.

Kit's Club - Fireflies

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

Join a park ranger from Seven Islands State Park as we learn all about fireflies. 

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

Zoo Knoxville Zoomobile

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come enjoy a conservation-themed story time led by an experienced Zoo Knoxville educator with special guest animals (may include turtles).   

 

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

Zoo Knoxville Zoomobile

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come enjoy a conservation-themed story time led by an experienced Zoo Knoxville educator with special guest animals (may include turtles).   

 

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

Zoo Knoxville Zoomobile

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come enjoy a conservation-themed story time led by an experienced Zoo Knoxville educator with special guest animals (may include turtles).   

 

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

Zoo Knoxville Zoomobile

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come enjoy a conservation-themed story time led by an experienced Zoo Knoxville educator with special guest animals (may include turtles).   

 

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

Dr. Al Hazari with sizzling science

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

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

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

Mad Scientist Mondays

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
This program will utilize easy to do science projects such as painting with sunscreen, balloon cars, water bottle jelly fish, dinosaur dig kits, etc.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.

Dear Diary...

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Ages 5-11. Are you a fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, or other books written in diary format? Come show your love for titles like these and even make your own diary (or journal!). 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Full Steam Ahead “Over the Moon”

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 3-5. Book sharing, hands-on experiments and activities, and opportunities for preschoolers to explore and learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) principles.

 

Registration Required