Closed for Labor Day
The Library will be closed for Labor Day on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2.
Sunday, August 31, 2008.
Aesop and the Animals
Miss Vivian is back with a hilarious one-person (but lots of characters) puppet show. Aesop is on the trail of a story and finds help from all kinds of animals real and...well, you have to guess. Come join us for a feathery, furry good time.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Powell Branch Library.
After Hours: The Rocky Wynder Trio
It's a guaranteed good time when Rocky Wynder's on the bandstand. A mainstay on the Knoxville jazz scene, he packs the house whenever he plays the sax. He's joined by Chico Crawford on keyboard and Keith Brown on drums. Come ready to let down your hair, snap your fingers and tap your toes in the friendly low-key atmosphere of the public library.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Aesop and the Animals
Miss Vivian is back with a hilarious one-person (but lots of characters) puppet show. Aesop is on the trail of a story and finds help from all kinds of animals real and...well, you have to guess. Come join us for a feathery, furry good time.
Monday, September 8, 2008, 4:00 PM.
South Knoxville Branch Library.
Aesop and the Animals
Miss Vivian is back with a hilarious one-person (but lots of characters) puppet show. Aesop is on the trail of a story and finds help from all kinds of animals real and...well, you have to guess. Come join us for a feathery, furry good time.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Howard Pinkston Branch Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 6:30 PM.
South Knoxville Branch Library.
Llama, Llama at the Library Special Storytime
Join us for a special storytime featuring the books of Anna Dewdney--author of "Llama, Llama, Red Pajama.".
Age Range: Children. Contact: 525-5431.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:30 AM.
Burlington Branch Library.
All Aboard the Reading Train with Conductor Jack
Toot! Toot! Celebrate Imagination Library Week on the reading train! Come see Conductor Jack for a special musical show during the farmer's market on Market Square. From folk instruments to train songs and puppets, it'll be a foot-stomping, hand-clapping hootenanny for preschoolers and their families.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 11:00 AM.
Market Square.
Animal Tales from Around the World
Join us for a special look at animal characters in stories from around the world. Come with your favorite animal in mind and create your character from clay as you build your own special story.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Corryton Branch Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Fountain City Branch Library.
Talk Like A Pirate: A special storytime
Bring your mateys and swashbuckle over to the library for a piratey good time!
Friday, September 19, 2008, 4:00 PM.
West Knoxville Branch Library.
Give A Pig a Party!
We'll read the stories of Laura Numeraff, play games, and enjoy refreshments based on her great books.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 11:00 AM.
Carter Branch Library.
Want to Start Your Own Business?
Get the keys to success before you start your small business in free workshops throughout the month. You'll learn the typical reasons for going into business for yourself, and the questions you should ask yourself before you start. The workshops will also cover methods to obtain financing information, strategies for dealing with competition, and prospects for success. Taught by an experienced small-business counselor, the classes are free and open to the public. Call 215-8722 for more information.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Teen Book Club
When his guardian and uncle, Ian, is mysteriously killed, Alex discovers that his uncle was not the bank vice-president he purported to be, but rather a spy for the British government. Now the government wants Alex to take over his uncle's mission: investigating Sayle Enterprises, the makers of a revolutionary computer called Stormbreaker.
Reserve your spot today by calling Michael at 525-7036. We'll meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month. And don't forget to read the book!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6:00 PM.
North Knoxville Branch Library.
Aesop and the Animals
Miss Vivian is back with a hilarious one-person (but lots of characters) puppet show. Aesop is on the trail of a story and finds help from all kinds of animals real and...well, you have to guess. Come join us for a feathery, furry good time.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 10:30 AM.
West Knoxville Branch Library.
Paper Making Workshop
Suzanne Seger will lead an interactive workshop on making paper using cut paper scraps, water and a few tools. No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Farragut Branch Library.
Building Better Brains
Being smart has never been so easy! Learn the latest research on brain development in these interactive workshops, for families of babies up to 6 months old. You'll also receive free brain building tools, including an educational toy, "Baby Play" book, "Building your Baby's Brain" booklet, a CD, community resource information, and more. Contact 215-8784 for more information.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Fountain City Branch Library.
Twilight Trivia Night
It's a fast-paced night of trivia focusing on the hit series Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Prizes will be awarded and snacks provided! Questions will be drawn from the entire current storyline from Twilight to Eclipse. Call Bess at 215-8700 for more information.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Monday, September 29, 2008, 2:00 PM.
Howard Pinkston Branch Library.
Aesop and the Animals
Miss Vivian is back with a hilarious one-person (but lots of characters) puppet show. Aesop is on the trail of a story and finds help from all kinds of animals real and...well, you have to guess. Come join us for a feathery, furry good time.
Monday, September 29, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Halls Branch Library.
Building Better Brains
Being smart has never been so easy! Learn the latest research on brain development in these interactive workshops, for families of babies up to 6 months old. You'll also receive free brain building tools, including an educational toy, "Baby Play" book, "Building your Baby's Brain" booklet, a CD, community resource information, and more. Contact 215-8784 for more information.
Thursday, October 2, 2008, 6:00 PM.
South Knoxville Branch Library.
After Hours: The Bill Scarlett Trio with Nancy D'Andrea
Bill Scarlett puts the "B" in ballad as well as bebop. No one works her way around a song quite like Nancy D'Andrea. Put them together and you've got magic. Tom Johnson's on keyboard and Nolan Nevil's on drums. Come ready to let down your hair, snap your fingers and tap your toes in the friendly low-key atmosphere of the public library.
Friday, October 3, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Monday, October 13, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Norwood Branch Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 6:30 PM.
Farragut Branch Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Thursday, October 30, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Halls Branch Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10:30 AM.
Karns Branch Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 10:00 AM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
After Hours: Tom Johnson and the Black Stick Four
The Black Stick Four is in the vanguard of the clarinet revival in jazz. Led by arranger, Tom Johnson, they specialize in clarinet arrangements of the music of Donald Brown. Tom Johnson, Bill Scarlett, Erin Bray and Valerie Sanders will play. Come ready to let down your hair, snap your fingers and tap your toes in the friendly low-key atmosphere of the public library.
Friday, November 7, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Every Child Ready To Read Workshop
You know reading to children--even from birth--is important, but what
you might not know is the best way to make it fun and meaningful for both
you and your child. Knox County Public Library presents the latest research in a series of free workshops to help prepare parents and caregivers for their critical role in children's literacy.
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 10:30 AM.
West Knoxville Branch Library.
Closed for Veterans' Day
The Library will be closed for Veterans' Day on Tuesday, November 11. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
Building Better Brains
Being smart has never been so easy! Learn the latest research on brain development in these interactive workshops, for families of babies up to 6 months old. You'll also receive free brain building tools, including an educational toy, "Baby Play" book, "Building your Baby's Brain" booklet, a CD, community resource information, and more. Contact 215-8784 for more information.
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Burlington Branch Library.
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
Thursday, November 27, 2008.
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
Friday, November 28, 2008.