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Monday Night Book club

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing Ron Rash's novel The Caretaker, told against the backdrop of the Korean War as a small Appalachian town sends its sons to battle.

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

Brush Hour: Ink Fire Works

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Brush Hour is a no skills necessary painting class for teens and adults. The library closes at 5:30 for the holiday, but from 4-5 pm we will use ink to make our own firework inspir...

Required

All library locations close at 5:30 New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Bearden Branch Library, Burlington Branch Library, Carter Branch Library, Cedar Bluff Branch Library, Corryton Branch Library, East Tennessee History Center, Farragut Branch Library, Fountain City Branch Library, Halls Branch Library, Howard Pinkston Branch Library, Karns Branch Library, Lawson McGhee Library, Mascot Branch Library, Murphy Branch Library, North Knoxville Branch Library, Norwood Branch Library, Powell Branch Library, Sequoyah Branch Library, South Knoxville Branch Library, Off Site, Online

Libraries open on their regular schedules but will close no later than 5:30.

Closing

Library closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Bearden Branch Library, Burlington Branch Library, Carter Branch Library, Cedar Bluff Branch Library, Corryton Branch Library, East Tennessee History Center, Farragut Branch Library, Fountain City Branch Library, Halls Branch Library, Howard Pinkston Branch Library, Karns Branch Library, Lawson McGhee Library, Mascot Branch Library, Murphy Branch Library, North Knoxville Branch Library, Norwood Branch Library, Powell Branch Library, Sequoyah Branch Library, South Knoxville Branch Library, Off Site, Online

All library locations are closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

After-Hours Book Club: Wintry Reads

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a book set during winter or with cozy, winter vibes. Or bring your most recent read!

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

New Year Resolution: Read More

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 15 and up| A series program to include tips and tricks for organizing what you want to read, have already read, what you are looking for and your opinions on all of it. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

Workshop: Beginning Genealogy

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in exploring your family history but not sure where to begin? This session provides participants an overview of how to conduct genealogical research, including h...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

You CAN Craft: Easy Crafts for Adults

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you think you aren't crafty? But you are! Crafting is proven to be good for depression, stress and connecting with other people, regardless of the finished product. The benefit ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lap Craft Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring any craft you can do in your lap and join us for a night of casual crafting and conversation. Books will be displayed and snacks provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Halls Literary Social Hour

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

New Year Calendar Collage

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take part in a fun collage program and welcome in the new year by creating a calendar for 2025.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mommy Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ages 18 and up | A story time for grown-ups! Hear stories and talk about books you’ve read while doing crafts.

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

Paper Art

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Stitching Station

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring any soft lap craft (knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc.) and come stitch 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, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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.

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

New Year Resolution: Read More

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 15 and up| A series program to include tips and tricks for organizing what you want to read, have already read, what you are looking for and your opinions on all of it. 

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

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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.

Daytime Docs - Monrovia, Indiana

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Movie & Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Daytime Docs is a monthly film series featuring documentaries that bring awareness to diverse perspectives and life experiences through the power of visual storytelling.  ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

History Parlor: A Book Club for History-Minded Individuals

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
Books & Authors, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into the History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members! The format is simple: read any material that touches on history (fict...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reference Resources: Databases & Apps

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn more about the library's online resources? Curious about what apps we have to offer? Join us for a presentation on free library databases and apps! Stay afterward for...

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

Book Folding

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sequoyah Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a 3D folded book decoration. Registration encouraged. Please call 525-1541 to register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Over the Page -Good Omens

Monday, January 13, 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.

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing, Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. The discussion will be facilitated by Mik Burns. This is an irreverent, satirical, and humorou...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mastering Medicare: Turning 65

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Be knowledgeable and confident in your health coverage choices as you get closer to retirement. In this class, gain an in-depth knowledge of Medicare options including when to enro...

Required