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!

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Creation Station

Monday, February 2, 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

(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

Full Steam Ahead “Repeat the Pattern”

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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
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

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

Musical Story Time brings stories to life through live music and narration. This program combines children’s books with classical selections, sound effects, and hands-on learning for toddlers, preschoolers, and young students.

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

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

Musical Story Time brings stories to life through live music and narration. This program combines children’s books with classical selections, sound effects, and hands-on learning for toddlers, preschoolers, and young students.

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

Stomp, Roar, Dinosaur! *Rescheduled

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Exhibition, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens

Please note: This event has been rescheduled due to inclement weather and will not take place on Saturday, January 24.

Calling all dino enthusiasts! Examine fossils, exhibits, and d

Offsite Event
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

Saturday Stories & Songs: Jodie Manross

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Karns 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 Jodie Manross.

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, February 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
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

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.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble and Snacks!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Spell your way to a triple-word score with other word-lovers and enjoy a new snack mix at each meeting!

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

Saturday Stories & Songs: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Farragut 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...

Musical Story Time brings stories to life through live music and narration. This program combines children’s books with classical selections, sound effects, and hands-on learning for toddlers, preschoolers, and young students.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Local Chapter: Octavia Webb

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're discovering a new favorite author or deepening your connection to Tennessee’s literary landscape, The Local Chapter is your place to turn the page together.

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

Curiosity Club: Knoxville Museum of Art

Monday, February 23, 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

Brush Hour: The No Skills Required Art Class

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for Brush Hour, the no skills required art class for teens and adults. Thirteen and under must receive instructor permission. Please call the branch for any questions.

 

Registration Required
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

Saturday Stories & Songs: Lisa Clow

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Howard Pinkston 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 Lisa Clow.

Lisa Clow is a Knoxville-based illustrator and performer passionate about instilling a love for storytelling through books, music, and art to the next generation.

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

Creation Station

Monday, March 2, 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

(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

Full Steam Ahead “Mix and Measure”

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

WDVX's Big Plate Special featuring Alice Gerrard

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join legendary old-time musician Alice Gerrard for a spin on WDVX's Big Plate Special at Barley's.

Offsite Event

Sarah Pirkle Plays Old-Time for Young Folks

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Join Sarah Pirkle, host of WDVX Kidstuff Live, as she performs old-time music for young folks. 

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

Saturday Stories & Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood 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 Dancing Spider Yoga.

Ajeet Khalsa is a certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for all ages for decades, including her Dancing Spider Yoga classes for children. 

 

Alice Gerrard in Conversation with Emily Hilliard

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event

Emily Hilliard, co-owner of Spinster Records and the host of The Female Bob Dylan podcast, will facilitate an interview of Alice Gerrard, discussing her new autobiography, C

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

Old-Time Music Videos from the TAMIS Vaults

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

A special screening of Heartland Series outtakes and other films from the TAMIS vaults. See performances by a young Dolly Parton as well as Hazel Dickens, Candy Carawan and more.