We had a fantastic kickoff to Knox County Public Library’s summer programming with the Children’s Festival of Reading last Saturday at World’s Fair Park. Dinosaurs ruled the day, and even our award-winning authors and illustrators were swept up in the excitement. When asked about the best part, one survey respondent perfectly summed it up: “I love how your imagination goes wild!”
We couldn’t agree more.
Now it’s time to “Roar into a story!” with programs happening all across the county. Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library, families can enjoy a wide range of events and activities designed to keep imaginations going wild all summer long. Books and reading remain at the heart of it all—but these programs are a fun and inspiring way to discover something new — and check out new books! While reading is reward enough, there are prizes!
Mark your calendars for June:
Birds of Prey with the American Eagle Foundation
Meet some of our high-flying friends, including Belle the screech owl and George the turkey vulture!
- June 18 | 11:00 AM | Burlington
- June 23 | 3:00 PM | Karns
- June 26 | 10:30 AM | Powell
Wonder of Science with Dr. Al Hazari
Chemistry might just feel like magic!
- June 2 | 10:30 AM | Lawson McGhee Library
- June 2 | 2:00 PM | Murphy
- June 4 | 2:00 PM | Norwood
- June 12 | 2:00 PM | Bearden
- June 15 | 11:00 AM | Howard Pinkston
- June 22 | 2:00 PM | Cedar Bluff
Abracadabra! Magic with Michael Messing
Watch closely—sleight of hand at its finest!
- June 4 | 4:00 PM | Mascot
- June 8 | 3:00 PM | Corryton
- June 11 | 11:00 AM | South Knoxville
- June 12 | 2:00 PM | Fountain City
- June 25 | 2:00 PM | Norwood
Music Time with the Hominy Mamas
Stories and songs woven together in delightful harmony.
- June 23 | 10:30 AM | Lawson McGhee
- June 25 | 4:00 PM | Mascot
Shakespeare for Kids (Tennessee Stage Company)
Interactive, engaging, and fun—Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor like you’ve never seen them before!
- June 3 | 11:00 AM | North Knoxville
- June 17 | 2:00 PM | Carter
- June 25 | 10:30 AM | Sequoyah
- June 30 | 10:30 AM | Burlington
Unearth a Story Sing-Along with Miss Lynn
Sing, dance, laugh—and let your imagination shine!
- June 1 | 11:00 AM | Cedar Bluff
- June 2 | 3:30 PM | Farragut
- June 3 | 11:00 AM | Bearden
- June 4 | 10:30 AM | Sequoyah
- June 5 | 10:30 AM | Powell
- June 5 | 2:00 PM | Fountain City
- June 9 | 3:00 PM | Karns
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June 10 | 11:00 AM | North Knoxville
Zoomobile with Zoo Knoxville
Get up close with animal ambassadors!
- June 8 | 11:00 AM | Halls
- June 9 | 10:30 AM | Burlington
- June 10 | 10:30 AM | Carter
- June 16 | 11:00 AM | Murphy
- June 24 | 11:00 AM | North Knoxville
- June 24 | 1:30 PM | Corryton
Mary Pom Claiborne is assistant director for marketing, communications and development for Knox County Public Library.
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