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All Library locations are closed Monday, January 19. Online collections and services (except chat/help), remain accessible.

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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

Toddler Storytime:

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 ...

Event Details:

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 ...

top view of books forming a star

Meet the Award Winners!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library

Event Details:

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 (...

TVA Public and Private Perspectives

TAMIS PRESENTS -- TVA: Public and Private Perspectives

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

Event Details:

The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound continues its free monthly screening series at Central Cinema with a program focused on the Tennessee Valley Authority. This two-par...

Stomp, Roar, Dinosaur! January 24

Stomp, Roar, Dinosaur!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Calling all dino enthusiasts! Examine fossils, exhibits, and dino skeleton replicas, like two-year-old T. Rex, Junior, in the Traveling Dinos Museum. Meet Vela the velociraptor ; c...

Umberto Eco A Library of the World

Daytime Docs - Umberto Eco: A Library of the World

Sunday, January 25, 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. ...

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...

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...

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Baby Bookworms

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Lawson McGhee Library

Preschool Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Job Help Thursdays

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

Crafternoons

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
South Knoxville Branch Library

Dino Days: T. rex and Friends.

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary Age
Bearden Branch Library
Registration Required

Beginners Cross-Stitch

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Norwood Branch Library

Pajamarama

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Powell Branch Library

Preschool Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Preschool
Fountain City Branch Library

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

Once Upon A Story Time

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Baby Bookworms

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

Crafternoon

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

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Saturday Stories & Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga

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