Lawson McGhee Children's Room closed Friday, July 11

The Children’s Room at Lawson McGhee Library will be closed Friday, July 11. 

Other departments will remain open, and the Children's Room will resume regular hours beginning Saturday. 

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Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Our used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Our used book sales take place at branch libraries throughout the year.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Zoo Knoxville Zoomobile

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Come enjoy a conservation-themed story time led by an experienced Zoo Knoxville educator with special guest animals (may include turtles).   

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Tennessee Stage Company’s Shakespeare for Kids

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

This child-focused, interactive session highlights the Stage Company’s summer performances of Love's Labour's Lost and Hamlet. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Pop-Up Storytime

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't make it to our regular morning storytimes?  Catch one of our pop-up storytimes at a time that works for you.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Crafternoon

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age

Come make a craft chosen by library staff.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Summer Craft Series at Fountain City: Tie-Dye

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Bring a plain white T-shirt from home and transform it into wearable do-it-yourself art. Please note: participants will be using Rit dye outdoors to dye the shirts.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Michael Messing Magic Show

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Abracadabra! Our favorite magician extraordinaire is back with his crowd-pleasing blend of magic and humor.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children
LEGO Club:

Warm up those building fingers and come down for LEGO club, where you'll build alongside other kids who love LEGOs as much as you do! Your creativity + determination + bricks = LEG...

Grades K-5 welcome! Registration encouraged.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Pop-Up Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't make it to our regular morning storytimes?  Catch one of our pop-up storytimes at a time that works for you.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

Cancelled
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

American Museum of Science and Energy presents "Fun with the Sun"

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Students will learn how we capture energy from the sun with solar panels and create circuits and art.    

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Baby Bookworms:

Baby Bookworms is designed for infants to age 2. Babies and their grownups can sing, clap, wiggle, and bounce together in these lapsit programs. Children must be accompanied by a p...

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy a storytime geared towards kids ages 3-5.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Ready, Set, K Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 4-6. Join us for stories, songs, and activities to engage your older preschoolers! This storytime often features a specific theme for several weeks at a time.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Kids Bingo Fun

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Ages 5-11. Let's play a few rounds of Bingo! Winners will receive books provided by the Friends of the Knox County Public Library. Refreshments will be served.

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Michael Messing Magic Show

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Murphy Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Summer Library Challenge:

This event is part of our Summer Library Challenge. Soar into summer and let your curiosity take flight! When you attend this or another summer program, log another activity i...

Abracadabra! Our favorite magician extraordinaire is back with his crowd-pleasing blend of magic and humor.