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Screening: Marie (1985)

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Join TAMIS for a free screening of Marie (1985) at Central Cinema (1205 N. Central Street). Sissy Spacek stars as whistle-blower Marie Ragghianti in this dramatized

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

Brush Hour: Ekphrasis Poetry and Painting

Tuesday, April 30, 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. This month we will look at ekphrasis, the creation of poetry to describe a work of art. 

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

After-Hours Book Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a book with a color in the title to discuss.  Haven't read one?  Then  bring your most recent read!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Halls Literary Social Hour

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Halls Literary Social Hour to discuss books with your fellow patrons. No required reading, bring your fave or current read!

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

Sam Venable & Charlie Daniel: "Naked Dining Is Not on My Menu and Other Whimsy"

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join humorist Sam Venable and cartoonist Charlie Daniels, Knoxville News Sentinel legends, as they spin yarns from their latest collaboration Naked Dining Is Not on My Menu an

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halls Teen Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Gather with other teens to discuss current favorite reads at the Halls Teen Book Club!

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

WORKSHOP: Applying to Tennessee Ancestors

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Membership in Tennessee Ancestors is tied to proof of descent from an ancestor who was in what is now Tennessee by certain key historical dates. This workshop will explore strategi

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Reads

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Evening Reads book club is perfect for busy adults trying to catch up on the best in literature and unable to attend daytime book discussions. Join us as we wind down our day and c

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What's hot in the world of books? Look to Jenna for the answer. Jenna invites you to come discuss the latest book trends. Each month she'll lead a discussion of a popular fiction t

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 28, 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 "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Sign Language @ the Library

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Professional American Sign Language Interpreter, Monique Johnson, will present this class, the format will include a lesson, practice time, and then a game or activity that will fu

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Halls Literary Social Hour

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Halls Literary Social Hour to discuss books with your fellow patrons. No required reading, bring your fave or current read!

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

Introduction to Musical Instrument Families

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Students will learn about individual instruments in each family through instructor demonstrations and discussions, while engaging in hands-on activities like playing and building i

This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.

Animal Adventures with MUSE Knoxville

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary Age
Event Details:

Grades K-2. Students will discover the characteristics of living things and their relationships with their habitats and families by creating habitats, comparing characteristics, an

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

Owl Ridge Raptor Center

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and informative program about owls presented by Owl Ridge Raptor Center. 

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

Shake, Rattle and Roll with MUSE Knoxville

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Students will explore animal movement using tactile manipulatives and their bodies through music and games. Includes a read aloud book, dancing, games, and parachute play. This

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.

Gear Up for Adventure

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Safety City and other community partners at Norwood to learn about bicycle safety, maintenance, and alternative transportation. Pick up a Read City challenge board and plan to

This event is in the "Adults" group.

After-Hours Book Club: A Summer Read

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a book set during the summertime. Or bring your most recent read!

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

American Sign Language @ the Library

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Professional American Sign Language Interpreter, Monique Johnson, will present this class, the format will include a lesson, practice time, and then a game or activity that will fu

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

Introduction to the Brass Instrument Families pt. 1

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Come learn about individual instruments in each family through instructor demonstrations and discussions, while engaging in hands-on activities like playing and building instrument

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halls Teen Book Club

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Gather with other teens to discuss current fave reads at the Halls Teen Book Club!

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

Objects Over Time

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Students “read” or analyze an object from the East Tennessee Historical Society Education Collection. Working collaboratively with classmates, students use prior knowledge to place

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

Float Your Boat with MUSE Knoxville

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Come and learn how to design, build and test a boat. They will learn about the engineering design process, prototyping, the value of failure and iteration, data collect