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LEGO Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Howard Pinkston Branch meeting room at Howard Pinkston 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...

Ages 5-11.

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

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

Thursday, October 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ready Set Crochet

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are you afraid of making a mistake or unsure how to choose your first project? Join other true beginners in this intro to crochet workshop where you will learn about basic crochet stitches, how to read patterns and start your first project.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble and Snacks!

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, October 17, 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, October 17, 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, October 17, 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

Once Upon a Story Time

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Farragut Branch meeting room at Farragut Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Join us for stories, songs, a craft and a snack!

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

Preschool Storytime

Friday, October 17, 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, October 17, 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

Crafternoons

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children

Crafternoons is an arts and crafts program for children.  Crafts can be done onsite or taken home.  This program is a safe place for kids to gather, work on social and motor skills and just have fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, October 18, 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

Workshop: Historical Newspapers Online

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Tennessee History Center
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Adults

Discover more of your family history through stories, historical events, obituaries, images, and more.

Registration Required
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

Saturday Stories & Songs: Miss Lynn

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bearden Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Saturday Stories & Songs:

Saturday Stories & Songs is a library program for families highlighting a variety of talented storytellers, musicians, and performers. The program is held at a different l...

This week’s program features Miss Lynn.

Come as you are and sing, dance and laugh along with Miss Lynn as she shares songs old and new! 

misslynn.com 

 

 

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

Storytime Saturdays with the Author: Charlotte Gunnufson

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age

Union Ave Books and Knox County Public Library are proud to present this special event together. 

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

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

Saturday, October 18, 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

The Local Chapter: Kristen Combs

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Burlington Branch meeting room at Burlington Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're discovering a new favorite author or deepening your connection to Tennessee’s literary landscape, The Local Chapter is your place to turn the page together.

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

Anxiety Crafters Presents: Hobbit Houses

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Karns Branch meeting room at Karns Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come create a Hobbit "hole" from recycled materials. This is a detailed craft appropriate for teens and adults.

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls 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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 20, 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, October 20, 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, October 20, 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

Beginners Spanish

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Cedar Bluff meeting room at Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Program Type:
Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn basic Spanish through fun, interactive lessons at the library. Perfect for beginners (ages 12 and up)—no prior experience needed. Build vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural understanding.

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

Creepy Craft Time: Poison Garden Collage

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Halls Branch meeting room at Halls Branch Library
Program Type:
Activity & Craft
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Age

Brew up your very own poison garden collage, based on the book Millie Fleur

Registration Required