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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Meet the Award Winners!

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

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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

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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...

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

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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. ...

Free SAT Prep Workshops - Brainfuse

SAT Workshop (online in Zoom) - Writing: Punctuation

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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. ...

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

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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

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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...

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

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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 ...

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Workshop: Genealogy and Maps

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
East Tennessee History Center
Registration Required

Old-Time Music Videos from the TAMIS Vaults

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults
East Tennessee History Center

Sunday at the Laurel

1:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
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Workshop: Beginning Genealogy

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
East Tennessee History Center
Registration Required