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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.

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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...

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"Apollo 11"

Daytime Docs - Apollo 11

Sunday, July 20, 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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bears

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: 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.

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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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"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

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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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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

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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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"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

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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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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

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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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10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Farragut Branch Library

Full STEAM Ahead

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Elementary Age
Norwood Branch Library

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10:15am–10:45am
Children, Preschool
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Children, Babies and Toddlers
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Children, Preschool
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Baby Bookworms

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Children, Babies and Toddlers
Fountain City Branch Library

Friends of the Library - Used Book Sale

10:00am–5:00pm
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Howard Pinkston Branch Library

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11:00am–11:30am
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Cedar Bluff Branch Library

Cedar Bluff Puzzle and Board Game Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

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Children, Elementary Age
Halls Branch Library

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10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool
Farragut Branch Library

Preschool Storytime

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Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
South Knoxville Branch Library

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Lawson McGhee Library

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Children, Elementary Age
Cedar Bluff Branch Library

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6:00pm–8:00pm
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Fountain City Branch Library

Preschool Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Preschool
Bearden Branch Library

Baby Bookworms

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Cedar Bluff Branch Library