Read City Dinosaur Encounter postponed

The Read City Stomp, Roar, Dinosaur encounter originally scheduled for January 24 has been postponed until Friday, February 6 due to inclement weather. 

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Free SAT Prep Workshops - Brainfuse

SAT Workshop (online in Zoom) - Writing: Punctuation

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online

Event Details:

Brainfuse and KCPL are offering a free online SAT workshop series. This 11-course workshop series consists of live sessions that guide students through every section of the SA...

Stomp, Roar, Dinosaur! New Date: February 6 | Friday, 4-8 PM | Bridgewater Place

Stomp, Roar, Dinosaur! *Rescheduled

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

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...

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

All Over the Page - The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

All Over the Page:

All Over the Page is a monthly evening book discussion group for adults, with a guest facilitator.

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen. The discussion will be led by Molly Moore. Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the st...

Citizen Ashe

Daytime Docs - Citizen Ashe

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

Event Details:

Daytime Docs is a monthly film series featuring documentaries that bring awareness to diverse perspectives and life experiences through the power of visual storytelling. ...

Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library

Event Details:

What's hot in the world of books? Look to us for the answer. We invite you to come discuss the latest book trends. Each month we will lead a discussion of a popular fiction title. ...

Octavia Webb

The Local Chapter: Octavia Webb

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch Library

Event Details:

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...

James by Percival Everett

The 2:00 Book Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library

Event Details:

Join other book enthusiasts on Monday afternoon to meet and discuss the book selected as this month's read. This month we are planning to discuss the novel James, by Percival ...

Alice Gerrard

Celebration of Women in Old-Time Music: An Evening with Alice Gerrard

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Documentary and concertWe are honored to welcome Alice Gerrard for A Celebration of Women in Old-Time Music. As the centerpiece of the weekend event, we’ll screen the acclaimed doc...

Sarah Pirkle

Sarah Pirkle Plays Old-Time for Young Folks

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Tennessee History Center

Event Details:

Join Sarah Pirkle, host of WDVX Kidstuff Live, as she performs old-time music for young folks. This event is part of A Celebration of Women in Old-Time Music brought to you wi...

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

All Over the Page - This Time Tomorrow

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

All Over the Page:

All Over the Page is a monthly evening book discussion group for adults, with a guest facilitator.

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. The discussion will be led by Beth Miller. "What if you could take a vacation to your past, without the fil...

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Baby Bookworms

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Halls Branch Library

Baby Bookworms

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Bearden Branch Library

Baby Bookworms (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Fountain City Branch Library

CANCELED: Saturday Stories & Songs: Miss Lynn

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Halls Branch Library

Sew and Share

1:30pm–3:30pm
Fountain City Branch Library

LEGO Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary Age
Halls Branch Library

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool
Farragut Branch Library

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
South Knoxville Branch Library

Job Help Mondays

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Lawson McGhee Library

Beginner Spanish

12:15pm–12:45pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Next Level Spanish

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

After School Story Hour

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary Age
Farragut Branch Library

Curiosity Club: Origami

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Burlington Branch Library

The Paper Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Monday Night Book Club

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Fountain City Branch Library

Baby Bookworms

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool
Burlington Branch Library

Ready, Set, K Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Elementary Age
Farragut Branch Library

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Bearden Branch Library

Baby Bookworms

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Tech Help Tuesdays

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Lawson McGhee Library