Let's get curious, Read City!
February 1–March 16
Do you like to wonder and investigate? Question and examine? That makes YOU a scientist! Beginning February 1, pick up your Scientists Among Us gameboard at the Library Laboratory or at any Library location to start investigating. Log your activities in Beanstack if you prefer.
You’ll earn a reward every five literary or STEM activities you complete, and garner a bonus prize if you complete the experiment (25 activities) by March 16! Return to any library location to pick up prizes.
Read City Reads
Looking for something science-y to read? We've got you covered, whether you're after picture books or chapter books and graphic novels about science and scientists.
For a deeper dive into our featured scientists, check out the spotlights below.
Click through to the catalog, place a hold, and pick up at your favorite location!
Upcoming events
Saturday Stories & Songs: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Musical Storytime
Storytime Saturdays with the Author: Angelica Shirley Carpenter
Mixed Media Yarn Painting
Print your own Read City activities
Apply for your security clearance for entry to the Library Laboratory—where you can go to wonder and investigate!
Get into character to make a discovery, invent something, or simply be curious!
Experiment, examine, and explore with your own scientist character.
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.