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Halls Teen Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

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

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The History Parlor: A Book Club for History-Minded Individuals

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members!

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Travel without Limits: Learn from an expert

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Everyone dreams of traveling but planning for it presents challenges especially for families. Learn to plan your trip like a pro from certified travel agent, Krista Cutro.

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Halls Literary Social Hour

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

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

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The History Parlor: A Book Club for History-Minded Individuals

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members!

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Halls Teen Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

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

Library closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Meet the Award Winners!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Children, Adults

Interested in learning more about book awards such as the Caldecott and Geisel winners? We will highlight several examples to introduce, including books nominated for the 2025/26 (Tennessee) Volunteer State Book Award. 

 

Beginner Spanish

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn basic Spanish through fun, interactive lessons at the library. Perfect for beginners (ages 12 and up)—no prior experience needed. Build vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural understanding.

Next Level Spanish

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn basic Spanish through fun, interactive lessons at the library. Build vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural understanding.

Brush Hour: The No Skills Required Art Class

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

 

Social Security Disability 101

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will learn useful and accurate information about how the Social Security Disability benefit system works.  Jennifer L.

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The History Parlor: A Book Club for History-Minded Individuals

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members!

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.

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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.

 

Brush Hour: The No Skills Required Art Class

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

 

Brush Hour: The No Skills Required Art Class

Tuesday, April 28, 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.