Lawson McGhee Children's Room closed Friday, July 11

The Children’s Room at Lawson McGhee Library will be closed Friday, July 11. 

Other departments will remain open, and the Children's Room will resume regular hours beginning Saturday. 

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I

All Over the Page - The mysterious case of Rudolf Diesel: genius, power, and deception on the eve of World War I

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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 reading The mysterious case of Rudolf Diesel: genius, power, and deception on the eve of World War I by Douglas Brunt. The discussion will be facilitated by E...

"Apollo 11"

Daytime Docs - Apollo 11

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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. ...

bears

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

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

Event Details:

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...

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

All Over the Page - The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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 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...

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

Event Details:

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...

"Man on Wire"

Daytime Docs - Man on Wire

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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. ...

Authors, Lin and J.L. Stepp

Local Author Spotlight: Lin and J.L. Stepp

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

Event Details:

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...

"Some Kind of Heaven"

Daytime Docs - Some Kind of Heaven

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

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. ...

Storytime Saturdays with the Author: Jessica Young

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawson McGhee Library meeting room at Lawson McGhee Library

Event Details:

Union Ave Books and Knox County Public Library are proud to present this special event together. One Saturday a month, we have invited an author and/or illustrator t...

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Appalachian Legends and Lore: Cherokee Folklore

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Karns Branch Library

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

2:00pm–3:30pm
Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Powell Branch Library
Registration Required

Beginners Spanish

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

DIY Painted Doormats

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Pollinator Positives

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Bearden Branch Library

LEGO CLUB for Kids and Teens

5:30pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Powell Branch Library
Registration Required

Create Your Own: Nautical Banner

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Halls Branch Library
Registration Required

Norwood Cross-Stitch Guild

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Norwood Branch Library

Beginners Spanish

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Gourd-geous Birdhouses

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Positive Pollinators

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
South Knoxville Branch Library

Family Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Powell Branch Library
Registration Required

The Chronicles of Yarnia!

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Beginners Spanish

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Ready Set Crochet

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bearden Branch Library

Fall Clay Shapes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Howard Pinkston Branch Library

Brush Hour

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Karns Branch Library
Registration Required

Family Game Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens
Burlington Branch Library
Registration Required

Cedar Bluff Builders Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Appalachian Legends and Lore: Haints and Hollers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Karns Branch Library

Ready Set Crochet

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Bearden Branch Library

Brush Hour

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Karns Branch Library
Registration Required