Come Fly With Me!
Soar with us as we find adventure in the air: books and games, fingerplays and songs about hot air balloons and airplanes. Who knows where we'll travel during Aviation History Month?
Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:30 AM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Booklover's Book Club
This month we'll be discussing "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan. In this novel, Horan documents the clandestine affair between Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick Cheney. During construction of the house Cheney and her husband commissioned from Wright, a powerful attraction developed between Mamah and Frank. In time, the lovers, each married with children, embark on a course that would shock Chicago society and forever change their lives.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Fountain City Branch Library.
Family Movie Night: Wall-E
Join us for a showing of "Wall-E." In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. Rated G.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Burlington Branch Library.
All the Lassies: Puppet Show
Jimmy really, really wants a dog. And he will name her Lassie. Now, to get mom to agree to buying a dog! For ages preschool to early elementary. A craft will follow.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4:00 PM.
Farragut Branch Library.
Thanksgiving Celebration
Join us for stories, songs, food, and crafts all celebrating Thanksgiving. Come dressed as pilgrim or American Indian!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:30 PM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Grandmother's Dreamcatcher
Join us as we share stories, songs and games from Native American cultures. Then make your choice of an Ojibwe bawaajige nagwaagan or "dream snare" to take home for sweet dreams or a Huichol sikuli to ensure a long and healthy life.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:10 AM.
Bearden Branch Library.
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.
Thursday, November 26, 2009.
Closed for Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.
Friday, November 27, 2009.
Family Movie: Ella Enchanted
Join us for a showing of "Ella Enchanted." Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new step-family in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling. Rated PG.
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10:30 AM.
Bearden Branch Library.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Come dressed in pajamas with your teddy bear and enjoy stories, activities and crafts before we go on our picnic.
Monday, November 30, 2009, 6:30 PM.
Carter Branch Library.
Brown Bag, Green Book
Dr. Bill Shiell, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, will discuss "Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture" by Ellen Ruppel Shell. Join us at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville.
This program is part of a series presented by Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville focusing on sustainability in the Knoxville area. Feel free to join, even if you haven't read the book. For more information, please call Emily Ellis at 215-8723.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12:00 PM.
Open Door Book Review
Stop by for coffee and conversation with a great local author. This month, Jake Mabe will discuss "The Millionaires" by Inman Majors.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Fountain City Branch Library.
Family Movie Night: A Christmas Story
Join us for a showing of "A Christmas Story." Ralphie has to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940's (rated PG).
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Bearden Branch Library.
Saturday Bibliophiles
We'll meet the first Saturday of every month to discuss our favorite books, share recommendations, no dues, no secret handshakes, just book fun! Notebooks provided.
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Fountain City Branch Library.
Our Winter Friends
The days are getting longer and colder. Many creatures are preparing for the winter. Who will hibernate and sleep through the long winter? Who will travel to warmer places? And who will stay right here? Join us as we learn about and create a craft in honor of our Winter Friends.
Monday, December 7, 2009, 4:00 PM.
South Knoxville Branch Library.
Our Winter Friends
The days are getting longer and colder. Many creatures are preparing for the winter. Who will hibernate and sleep through the long winter? Who will travel to warmer places? And who will stay right here? Join us as we learn about and create a craft in honor of our Winter Friends.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4:00 PM.
Mascot Branch Library.
Teen Movie Lounge: Elf
Join us for a movie! We'll be watching "Elf." After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity (rated PG).
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Bearden Branch Library.
Teen Zine Workshop
Help make our teen zine. Write, draw, make some manga, review a movie or a book. Be silly--your choice!
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Fountain City Branch Library.
Crafts with the Girl Scouts
Junior Girl Scout Troop 182 will host a holiday reading and craft program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The girls will read some of their favorite winter holiday stories and then assist the children in making a holiday craft that can be taken home.
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 2:30 PM.
Howard Pinkston Branch Library.
Teen Movie Lounge: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Join us for a movie! We'll be watching "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts (rated PG-13).
Monday, December 14, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Burlington Branch Library.
Gift Box Workshop
Learn how to make gift boxes out of greeting cards! All supplies will be provided. Class size is limited; please call 525-1541 to register. For ages 8 and up.
Monday, December 14, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Sequoyah Branch Library.
A Visit From Santa
Boys and Girls, Santa Claus is coming to the Knox County Public Library just for you!!! Join us for a visit with the “jolly ole elf” as each child has an opportunity to sit and chat with him. Children are encouraged to bring their Christmas Lists to share (Santa will even take them back to the North Pole if you wish!). Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture that special moment of your child with Santa.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 10:30 AM.
Norwood Branch Library.
A Visit From Santa
Boys and Girls, Santa Claus is coming to the Knox County Public Library just for you!!! Join us for a visit with the “jolly ole elf” as each child has an opportunity to sit and chat with him. Children are encouraged to bring their Christmas Lists to share (Santa will even take them back to the North Pole if you wish!). Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture that special moment of your child with Santa.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6:00 PM.
North Knoxville Branch Library.
A Visit From Santa
Boys and Girls, Santa Claus is coming to the Knox County Public Library just for you!!! Join us for a visit with the “jolly ole elf” as each child has an opportunity to sit and chat with him. Children are encouraged to bring their Christmas Lists to share (Santa will even take them back to the North Pole if you wish!). Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture that special moment of your child with Santa.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 3:30 PM.
Murphy Branch Library.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Dreaming of gingerbread houses this year? Head to the library for a fun and easy workshop for the whole family! $10 fee includes all materials. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 525-5431 by December 10.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 10:30 AM.
Burlington Branch Library.
A Visit From Santa
Boys and Girls, Santa Claus is coming to the Knox County Public Library just for you!!! Join us for a visit with the “jolly ole elf” as each child has an opportunity to sit and chat with him. Children are encouraged to bring their Christmas Lists to share (Santa will even take them back to the North Pole if you wish!). Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture that special moment of your child with Santa.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Halls Branch Library.
Family Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol and How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Join us for a showing of "The Muppet Christmas Carol" and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas." It's a special double feature! Join us as the Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve (rated G), then stay for the story of a grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville (rated G).
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Bearden Branch Library.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Dreaming of gingerbread houses this year? Head to the library for a fun and easy workshop for the whole family! $10 fee includes all materials. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 525-5431 by December 10.
Friday, December 18, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Burlington Branch Library.
A Visit From Santa
Boys and Girls, Santa Claus is coming to the Knox County Public Library just for you!!! Join us for a visit with the “jolly ole elf” as each child has an opportunity to sit and chat with him. Children are encouraged to bring their Christmas Lists to share (Santa will even take them back to the North Pole if you wish!). Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture that special moment of your child with Santa.
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 10:30 AM.
Powell Branch Library.
Family Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Join us for a showing of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The story of a grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville (rated PG).
Monday, December 21, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Burlington Branch Library.
Chrismukkah Party
Join us for stories, music and crafts!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 6:30 PM.
Lawson McGhee Library.
Closed for Christmas
The Library will be closed for Christmas on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25.
Thursday, December 24, 2009.
Closed for Christmas
The Library will be closed for Christmas on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25.
Friday, December 25, 2009.
Family Movie Night: Polar Express
Join us for a showing of "Polar Express." On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home (rated PG).
Monday, December 28, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Burlington Branch Library.
Teen Movie Lounge: Pirates of the Caribbean
Join us for a movie! We'll be watching "Pirates of the Caribbean." Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead (rated PG-13).
Thursday, December 31, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Bearden Branch Library.