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Emancipation Day (Juneteenth Independence 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 Emancipation Day.

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

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Use your own LEGOs to create an Epic Adventure whether it's dragons vs knights, castles, unicorn party, mermaids or more! Drop off your Mythical/ Epic Adventure themed LEGO crea...

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.

Kids Dance Party

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the fun reading you're doing this summer with an epic dance adventure! Jump your jiggles out to kid-friendly tunes and enjoy a snack. Ages 2-10 with their caregivers.

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

Delve into Fantasy

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Do you love dragons, pirates, mermaids, or fairies? Are your favorite stories ones about epic adventures? Kids can delve into the world of fantasy with crafts and activities to int...

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

Create Your Own Royal Armor Craft

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Create your own medieval inspired crown or helmet and shield worthy to battle any dragon or creature that comes our way. Materials are provided.  

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

The Puzzle Hour

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to unscramble 9 square pieces without scrambling your brain? It sounds easy, but Scramble Squares can be hard to solve. Whether you are 3 or 103, we have ...

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

Make Your Own Picture Frame

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and make your own picture frame!

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

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 regis...

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

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Use your own LEGOs to create an Epic Adventure whether it's dragons vs knights, castles, unicorn party, mermaids or more! Drop off your Mythical/ Epic Adventure themed LEGO crea...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafternoons

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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 mo...

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

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Use your own LEGOs to create an Epic Adventure whether it's dragons vs knights, castles, unicorn party, mermaids or more! Drop off your Mythical/ Epic Adventure themed LEGO crea...

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.

Furoshiki: The art of Japanese cloth folding

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Members of the Asian Culture Center of Tennessee and the Japan Outreach Initiative will present a class on the Japanese art of cloth folding known as "Furoshiki." 

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

Summer Craft Series: My Father's Dragon

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

How can one small boy rescue a dragon from wild animals? Enjoy making a craft that goes with the book My Father's Dragon by Ruth Gannett, and find out. Come back every Sa...

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 22, 2024 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.

3rd Annual LEGO Competition: Mythical/ Epic Adventure

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Use your own LEGOs to create an Epic Adventure whether it's dragons vs knights, castles, unicorn party, mermaids or more! Drop off your Mythical/ Epic Adventure themed LEGO crea...

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

Museum Mondays: Butterfly Bonanza

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

AMSE will present Butterfly Bonanza. Come learn about butterfly anatomy, life cycle, habitats, and monarch migration. 

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

Museum Mondays: Insects Friend or Foe

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

AMSE will present Insects: Friend or Foe. Come learn about the common order of insects, their physical characteristics, and incredible adaptability.

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

Myth, Legend, or Folklore? The Roman Pantheon

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Books & Authors, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Myth, Legend, or Folklore? Find out the difference between all three and travel the world. A story and a STEAM centered craft will be presented with a brief discussion of each cult...

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

Creature Collage

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Make a fun collage inspired by your favorite creepy fictional creature.

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

Making Suncatchers

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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
Event Details:

Ages 5+. Make sparkly suncatchers to brighten the summer view from your window!

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

Brush Hour

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Brush Hour is a no skills necessary painting class for teens and adults. 

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

Summer Craft Series: My Father's Dragon

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

How can one small boy rescue a dragon from wild animals? Enjoy making a craft that goes with the book My Father's Dragon by Ruth Gannett, and find out. Come back every Sa...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

You CAN Craft: Easy Crafts for Adults

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Farragut Lap Craft Club

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A night of casual crafting, any craft you can do in your lap. Books will be displayed and snacks will be provided.