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Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 6, 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 "Adults" group.

Halls Literary Social Hour

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Halls Literary Social Hour to discuss books with your fellow patrons. No required reading, bring your fave or current read!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The History Parlor: A Book Club for History-Minded Individuals

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members!

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

Paper Art

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our monthly paper craft class! Susan Bernard will demonstrate crafts like quilling, jewelry-making, book folding, and baskets. Ages 14+. All materials provided. Space limited.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Hobby Corner

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Bring any portable craft project you enjoy and come craft with us! You must bring your own project and supplies.

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

Paper Art

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our monthly paper craft class! Susan Bernard will demonstrate crafts like quilling, jewelry-making, book folding, and baskets. Ages 14+. All materials provided. Space limited.

Registration Required
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.

DIY Mother's Day Card

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Create a Mother’s Day Card for your mom, grandmother, or other loved one to celebrate them.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Saturday, May 10, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knit, crochet, and create with fellow yarn enthusiasts, share ideas, and check out provided craft books for inspiration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Overbooked: Historical Fiction

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Bring a historical fiction book. Or bring your most recent read! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Help Mondays

Monday, May 12, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Macrame Plant Hanger

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to make a simple macrame plant hanger that will add a touch of nature to any space. Registration encouraged. Please call 525-1541 to register. 

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

Books to Journals

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Transform old books into unique journals in this fun upcycling craft event! Perfect for teens and adults—get creative while giving books new life!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Over the Page - Death on the Nile

Monday, May 12, 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 month we will be discussing Death on the Nile by Agat

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 13, 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 "Adults" group.

Mastering Medicare: Turning 65

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Be knowledgeable and confident in your health coverage choices as you get closer to retirement.

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

Bingo for Books

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Participants will play bingo for a chance to win free books provided by Friends of the Library.  Refreshments provided.  All ages welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cedar Bluff Book Circle

Thursday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, May 17, 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 "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, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Book Sale at the Children's Festival of Reading!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Downtown Walking Tour: Knoxville Goes to the Movies!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Knoxville Goes To the Movies: Back by popular demand! Knoxville has always loved the movies, and still does! Join Laura Still for stories of our love affair with moving pictures, featuring a cast of stars both behind and in front of the camera.

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

Anxiety Weaving: Mini Baskets

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the joy of crafting teeny, tiny things.

Registration Required