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The Local Chapter: Brenda Prater Sellers

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library

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Come learn and laugh with local author, Brenda Prater Sellers.Brenda's book is a bizarre collection of many (but not all!) of the kookiest places she stayed while pursuing a childh...

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All Over the Page - Southernmost

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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

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This month we will discuss the book, Southernmost, by Silas House. The discussion will be led by Charles Dodd White. A road novel that mixes warmth, empathy, tragedy, and hope...

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Daytime Docs - Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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

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All Over the Page - Real Americans: a novel

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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

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In immersive, moving prose, Rachel Khong weaves a profound tale of class and striving, race and visibility, and family and inheritance—a story of trust, forgiveness, and finally co...

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Special Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library

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This will be a special storytime featuring bilingual stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. We'll have a special presenter from Centro Hispano de East Tennessee join...

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The Local Chapter: Stanford Johnson

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library

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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...

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Pink glitter words that read "Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly" with butterflies

Toddler Storytime (Happy Birthday, Dolly!)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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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 ...

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This week's storytime is a special "Happy Birthday, Dolly!" program. Enjoy cupcakes, crafts, songs, and stories for Dolly Parton's 80th birthday.Can't make it at Lawson McGhee? No ...

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

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