Let's get curious, Read City!
February 1–March 16
Do you like to wonder and investigate? Question and examine? That makes YOU a scientist! Beginning February 1, pick up your Scientists Among Us gameboard at the Library Laboratory or at any Library location to start investigating. Log your activities in Beanstack if you prefer.
You’ll earn a reward every five literary or STEM activities you complete, and garner a bonus prize if you complete the experiment (25 activities) by March 16! Return to any library location to pick up prizes.
Read City Reads
Looking for something science-y to read? We've got you covered, whether you're after picture books or chapter books and graphic novels about science and scientists.
For a deeper dive into our featured scientists, check out the spotlights below.
Click through to the catalog, place a hold, and pick up at your favorite location!
Step into the lab!
February 1, 2025
10:00–2:00
Drop in at Bridgewater Place on February 1 to launch the Curious Minds challenge!
Enjoy hands-on fun, demonstrations, crafts, and a special guest appearance by Mayor Jacobs. Investigate a planetarium, operate a robotic arm, excavate fossils, and more!
Upcoming events
Museum Mondays: KMA "Create a Collage!"
Print your own Read City activities
Experiment, examine, and explore with your own scientist character.
Fashion your own diving mask inspired by explorer and inventor Jacques Cousteau.
Launch your own rocket and shooting star with this one-page printable activity.
Explore new frontiers with your own astronaut character. Optional: Use to play the Daring Deeds Adventure Game.
Create your own aviator character for high-flying adventures! Optional: Use to play the Daring Deeds Adventure Game.
Color and assemble an otter bookmark. Use your otter's front paws to hold your place!
Read City USA
Led by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, READ CITY USA is a collaborative initiative of Knox County Government, Knox County Public Library, Knox County Schools, and other community organizations to help all children learn to read early and well, thereby reaching their full potential in school and in life.