The Knox County Public Library Calendar Highlights

Booklover's Book Club

21 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1pm

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.

Family Movie Night: Wall-E

23 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Burlington Branch Library
Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:30pm

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.

All the Lassies: Puppet Show

24 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Farragut Branch Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4pm

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.

Thanksgiving Celebration

24 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, food, and crafts all celebrating Thanksgiving. Come dressed as pilgrim or American Indian!

Grandmother's Dreamcatcher

25 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT

Bearden Branch Library
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:10am

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.

Closed for Thanksgiving

26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Thursday, November 26, 2009

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.

Closed for Thanksgiving

27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Friday, November 27, 2009

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.

Family Movie: Ella Enchanted

28 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Bearden Branch Library
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10:30am

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.

Teddy Bear Picnic

30 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Carter Branch Library
Monday, November 30, 2009, 6:30pm

Come dressed in pajamas with your teddy bear and enjoy stories, activities and crafts before we go on our picnic.

Brown Bag, Green Book

02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12pm

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.

Open Door Book Review

03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10am

Stop by for coffee and conversation with a great local author. This month, Jake Mabe will discuss "The Millionaires" by Inman Majors.

Family Movie Night: A Christmas Story

03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Bearden Branch Library
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6pm

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).

Saturday Bibliophiles

05 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1pm

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.

Our Winter Friends

07 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT

South Knoxville Branch Library
Monday, December 7, 2009, 4pm

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.

Our Winter Friends

10 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Mascot Branch Library
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4pm

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.

Teen Movie Lounge: Elf

10 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Bearden Branch Library
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6pm

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).

Teen Zine Workshop

12 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 1pm

Help make our teen zine. Write, draw, make some manga, review a movie or a book. Be silly--your choice!

Crafts with the Girl Scouts

12 Dec 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 2:30pm

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.

Teen Movie Lounge: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

14 Dec 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Burlington Branch Library
Monday, December 14, 2009, 5:30pm

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).

Gift Box Workshop

14 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Sequoyah Branch Library
Monday, December 14, 2009, 6pm

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.

A Visit From Santa

15 Dec 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Norwood Branch Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 10:30am

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.

A Visit From Santa

15 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

North Knoxville Branch Library
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6pm

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.

A Visit From Santa

16 Dec 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Murphy Branch Library
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 3:30pm

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.

Gingerbread House Workshop

17 Dec 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Burlington Branch Library
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 10:30am

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.

A Visit From Santa

17 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Halls Branch Library
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6pm

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.

Family Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol and How The Grinch Stole Christmas

17 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Bearden Branch Library
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6pm

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).

Gingerbread House Workshop

18 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Burlington Branch Library
Friday, December 18, 2009, 2pm

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.

A Visit From Santa

19 Dec 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Powell Branch Library
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 10:30am

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.