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LEGO Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norwood 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 5-12. Come and use your imagination and build a beautiful Lego piece! We will have a different theme each month and will keep completed designs on display between meetings. 

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

Crafty Collagers: Elf and Fairy Doors

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Explore the art form of collage in a monthly series. For teens and adults. Under age 13 requires instructor permission. Please call the branch for any questions.

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

Curiosity Club: Homemade Holiday Cards

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every month designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Homemade Holiday Cards

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

Holiday Traditions Trivia

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Get into the holiday spirit and show off your knowledge with Holiday Traditions Trivia!

This event is in the "Adults" group

You CAN Craft: Easy Crafts for Adults

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

So you think you aren't crafty? But you are! Crafting is proven to be good for depression, stress and connecting with other people, regardless of the finished product. The benefit is in the journey!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Christmas Cookie Decorating

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the season with a cozy cookie decorating class at the library! Come in your favorite festive sweater, sip hot cocoa, and enjoy a relaxed evening decorating delicious cookies.  For ages 18 and older.

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

STEAM: Computer Binary Code Ornaments

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carter Branch meeting room at Carter Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Grades K-8: Learn the binary coding alphabet that is used to program computers. Each participant will then create an ornament using this computer coding alphabet. All materials provided. Please register online.

Registration Required
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, December 16, 2025 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
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Holiday Ornaments

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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

Craft your festive, sparkly holiday ornament to brighten a winter night. Ages 5+. 

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

Brush Hour Special Edition: Die Hard Christmas Illusion Ornaments

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Yippee Ki-Yay! It's Christmas at Brush Hour. We will be creating a simple illusion ornament inspired by the cult classic film, Die Hard. 

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Ornaments for Bird Lovers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Ages 10-adult! Join a ranger from Seven Islands State Birding Park a fun crafty afternoon and create gifts for the birds and bird lovers in your life!

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: Seasonal Door Mats

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Create your own seasonal door mat.

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

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, December 19, 2025 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Holiday Craft Day

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

Drop-in all day to make wintry and holiday crafts with your friends and family. Make your way through our crafting stations in the kids area. Staff will be on hand to replenish supplies and provide support. 

 

Library closed for Christmas

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 Christmas Holiday.

Closing

Library closed for Christmas

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 Christmas Holiday.

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls 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...

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

Bingo for Books

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Participants will play bingo for a chance to win free books provided by Friends of the Library.  Refreshments provided.  All ages welcome.

Library closed for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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

Libraries open on regular schedules but will close no later than 5:30. 

Closing

Library closed for New Year's 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 New Year's Day.

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

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

Saturday, January 3, 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.