The Knox County Public Library Calendar Highlights

Aesop and the Animals

08 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

South Knoxville Branch Library
Monday, September 8, 2008, 4pm

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.

Event type: Special Children's Program

Aesop and the Animals

15 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Monday, September 15, 2008, 4pm

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.

Event type: Special Children's Program

Every Child Ready To Read Workshop

16 Sep 2008 22:30:00 GMT

South Knoxville Branch Library
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 6:30pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

Llama, Llama at the Library Special Storytime

17 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Burlington Branch Library
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:30am

Join us for a special storytime featuring the books of Anna Dewdney--author of "Llama, Llama, Red Pajama."

Event type: Storytime
Age Range: Children
Contact: 525-5431

All Aboard the Reading Train with Conductor Jack

17 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Market Square
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 11am

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.

Event type: Special Children's Program

Animal Tales from Around the World

18 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Corryton Branch Library
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 4pm

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.

Event type: Special Children's Program

Every Child Ready To Read Workshop

18 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 6pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

Talk Like A Pirate: A special storytime

19 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

West Knoxville Branch Library
Friday, September 19, 2008, 4pm

Bring your mateys and swashbuckle over to the library for a piratey good time!

Event type: Special Children's Program

Give A Pig a Party!

20 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Carter Branch Library
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 11am

We'll read the stories of Laura Numeraff, play games, and enjoy refreshments based on her great books.

Event type: Special Children's Program

Want to Start Your Own Business?

23 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

Teen Book Club

23 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

North Knoxville Branch Library
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6pm

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!

Event type: Photo Events

Aesop and the Animals

24 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

West Knoxville Branch Library
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 10:30am

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.

Event type: Special Children's Program

Paper Making Workshop

25 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Farragut Branch Library
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 4pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

Building Better Brains

25 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 6pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

Twilight Trivia Night

25 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 6pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

Every Child Ready To Read Workshop

29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Monday, September 29, 2008, 2pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

Aesop and the Animals

29 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Halls Branch Library
Monday, September 29, 2008, 4pm

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.

Event type: Special Children's Program

Building Better Brains

02 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

South Knoxville Branch Library
Thursday, October 2, 2008, 6pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events

After Hours: The Bill Scarlett Trio with Nancy D'Andrea

03 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Friday, October 3, 2008, 6 – 8pm

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.

Event type: Photo Events