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

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lawson McGhee Library

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Knoxville is a dog-friendly town, but animals, cuddly and otherwise, have always been with us. Join storyteller Laura Still on an updated version of last year’s walk through histor...

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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

All Over the Page: The Wager

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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

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This month we will be discussing The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann. The discussion will be facilitated by Caroline Lamar.Grann delivers a concise an...

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Baseball and the Bomb: The Legacy of the Oak Ridge Bombers

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

East Tennessee History Center

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Katatra Vasquez will share the story of the Oak Ridge Bombers, a Black baseball team formed during a pivotal chapter in Oak Ridge’s history. Set against the backdrop of the Manhatt...

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musicians play in front of a screen reading History Hootenanny

4th Annual History Hootenanny

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

East Tennessee History Center

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The East Tennessee Historical Society announces the 4th annual History Hootenanny, a celebration of East Tennessee history, organized in partnership with the Library's Calvin M. Mc...

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Daytime Docs - Man on Wire

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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

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Building Community through Local Baseball Coverage

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

East Tennessee History Center

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Local baseball clubs are often tied to community identity and pride. Dr. Roessner will explore how Knoxville baseball clubs–from the amateur teams of the late-1860s to the modern p...

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Monday Night Book club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Fountain City Branch meeting room at Fountain City Branch Library

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Join other book enthusiasts on the last Monday of each month. This month, we will discuss Mama Makes Up her Mind by Bailey White.

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Local Author Spotlight: Lin and J.L. Stepp

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Burlington Branch Library

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Join local co-authors, Lin and J.L. Stepp for a book talk from 1pm-2pm, followed by a Meet-n-Greet and Book Signing in the main part of the library!Lin Stepp is a New York Times, U...

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Daytime Docs - Some Kind of Heaven

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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

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Special Bilingual Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Bearden Branch meeting room at Bearden Branch Library

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This will be a special storytime featuring bilingual stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. We'll have a special presenter from Centro Hispano de East Tennessee join...

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