Library closed

All Library locations are closed Friday, March 29, 2024. Online collections and services (except chat/help), remain accessible.

Locations will resume regular schedules Saturday, March 30.

Scheduled maintenance

We will be performing maintenance on our network on March 29. Signing in to some online resources may be affected during this time. 

Print your own Read City activities

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Create a masterpiece in pixels! Use a grid of small squares to depict yourself, a favorite literary character, or even a pet.

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Read City Reads

Read City USA

Led by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, READ CITY USA is a collaborative initiative of Knox County Government, Knox County Public Library, Knox County Schools, and other community organizations to help all children learn to read early and well, thereby reaching their full potential in school and in life.