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Pajamarama

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Powell Branch meeting room at Powell Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age
Family Pajama Storytime:

Put on your PJs but don't get under the covers yet! In these special storytimes, the whole family—including your favorite stuffed animal friend—can join us at the library for a fun...

For children ages 3-8 and their families.

A light snack and juice will be provided.

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

Preschool Storytime

Friday, August 8, 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, August 8, 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, August 8, 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, August 8, 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, August 8, 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 "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Appalachian Legends and Lore: Bigfoot and Friends

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft, Books & Authors, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

Appalachia is rich with legends and folklore. Join us for an exploration of the European, African American, and Native American traditions that make up our cultural identity in East Tennessee.

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
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...

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, August 11, 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 "Adults" group

Job Help Mondays

Monday, August 11, 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 "Children" group

LEGO Club

Monday, August 11, 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
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 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.  

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

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, August 12, 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, August 12, 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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 "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 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 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

Happy Birthday Howard Pinkston Branch Library

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Program Type:
Exhibition
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults

It's our birthday! Browse pictures of Howard Pinkston Branch library over the last 25 years. Light refreshments served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mastering Medicare: Turning 65

Tuesday, August 12, 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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Carter Branch meeting room at Carter Branch Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Preschool Storytime

Carter Branch Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Carter 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
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

After School Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
South Knoxville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

Ages 0-11 | After School Storytime with stories, music, and crafts.

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

LEGO Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age
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...

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Halls Teen Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Lecture & Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

Gather with other teens to discuss current fave reads at the Halls Teen Book Club!