The Knox County Public Library Calendar|Highlights

Booklover's Book Club

2009-11-21T18:00:00Z

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

2009-11-23T22:30:00Z

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

2009-11-24T21:00:00Z

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

2009-11-24T23:30:00Z

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

Grandmother's Dreamcatcher

2009-11-25T15:10:00Z

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

2009-11-26T05:00:00Z

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

Closed for Thanksgiving

2009-11-27T05:00:00Z

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

Family Movie: Ella Enchanted

2009-11-28T15:30:00Z

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

2009-11-30T23:30:00Z

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

Brown Bag, Green Book

2009-12-02T17:00:00Z

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

2009-12-03T15:00:00Z

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

2009-12-03T23:00:00Z

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

2009-12-05T18:00:00Z

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

2009-12-07T21:00:00Z

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

2009-12-10T21:00:00Z

Teen Movie Lounge: Elf

2009-12-10T23:00:00Z

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

2009-12-12T18:00:00Z

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

2009-12-12T19:30:00Z

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

2009-12-14T22:30:00Z

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

2009-12-14T23:00:00Z

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

2009-12-15T15:30:00Z

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

2009-12-15T23:00:00Z

A Visit From Santa

2009-12-16T20:30:00Z

Gingerbread House Workshop

2009-12-17T15:30:00Z

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

2009-12-17T23:00:00Z

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

2009-12-17T23:00:00Z

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

2009-12-18T19:00:00Z

A Visit From Santa

2009-12-19T15:30:00Z