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

Cookbook Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Come and share favorite recipes with others! We will have a different theme each month. Please call the branch for more details.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Help Mondays

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Monday for job help! Searching for a job can be stressful. Need help with your resume? Not sure where to look for work? Curious about a career change? Meet with a reference librarian for help!

This event is in the "Adults" group

All Over the Page - The mysterious case of Rudolf Diesel: genius, power, and deception on the eve of World War I

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
All Over the Page:

All Over the Page is a monthly evening book discussion group for adults, with a guest facilitator.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Tuesday for one-on-one tech help!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Nights at Cedar Bluff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for Summer Nights at Cedar Bluff. Enjoy crafts, refreshments, and catchy tunes as we celebrate summer.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pop Culture Book Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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. Participants will ponder what propels certain titles to such fame?

This event is in the "Adults" group

History Behind Homeplate: Four Historians' Perspectives of Baseball in Tennessee

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join the team of baseball historians who contributed to the Museum of East Tennessee History’s feature exhibition, Home Runs & Home Teams, for a lively discussion about the national pastime and the role it played in Tennessee.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cedar Bluff Book Circle

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for people to discuss what they are reading and to make recommendations to fellow readers.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This program is for intermediate and advanced stitchers to work together on larger on-going projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own work. We encourage you to register by calling the branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble and Snacks!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Spell your way to a triple-word score with other word-lovers and enjoy a new snack mix at each meeting!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Have gardening questions? Come by and ask a Master Gardener!

A team of Knox County Master Gardeners will be available to discuss gardening topics of interest. Please stop by and join us for a chat.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Daytime Docs - Apollo 11

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Daytime Docs is a monthly film series featuring documentaries that bring awareness to diverse perspectives and life exper

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Help Mondays

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Monday for job help! Searching for a job can be stressful. Need help with your resume? Not sure where to look for work? Curious about a career change? Meet with a reference librarian for help!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Reads

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join Nicole Barajas at our Evening Reads book club. Our book club is perfect for busy adults trying to catch up on the best in literature and unable to attend daytime book discussions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Tuesday for one-on-one tech help!

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

Family Game Night

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Come one, come all! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games. We’ve got something for everyone including a selection of tabletop board games and card games. This event is perfect for players of all ages.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Security Disability 101

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will learn useful and accurate information about how the Social Security Disability benefit system works.  Jennifer L.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Downtown Walking Tour: Puppies and Mules and Bears, Oh My!

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Knoxville is a dog-friendly town, but animals, cuddly and otherwise, have always been with us.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cedar Bluff Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Drop off your unopened or gently used board games and puzzles July 14th – 24th to receive an Early Bird entry ticket for the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Help Mondays

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Monday for job help! Searching for a job can be stressful. Need help with your resume? Not sure where to look for work? Curious about a career change? Meet with a reference librarian for help!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Night Book club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join other book enthusiasts on the last Monday of each month. We will discuss a different book each month. This month, we'll be discussing "Free: a Child and Country at the End of History by Lea Ypi.