This week at the library: Rediscovering Fort Sanders: A Screening
Sunday, April 24, 2-4 p.m.
East Tennessee History Center
Knoxville saw its share of combat during the American Civil War, most notably in …
The 1950 Census is now available
April 1 was a big day. And it wasn’t just for those folks who love pranks. You may have caught glimpses of people celebrating the 1950 Census. Admittedly, a 72-year-old …
Rock ‘n’ roll all night at the library
Back by popular demand, one of Knoxville’s most beloved musicians, Sean McCollough, presents “A History of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” In a quartet of Thursday evenings beginning April 14, McCollough brings his extensive knowledge …
Used book sale starts Thursday
We just passed 250,000 hours for our Read City goal. That leaves 200,000 hours to go by the end of April. And 650,000 hours for the year. So, if you …
Library’s new website goes live on Thursday
Clicking just got a lot easier. The Knox County Public Library announces the launch of its new website. It’s going live on Thursday, and we think you’re going to like …
Programs return to Knox County libraries
Programming is back at the library, just in time for tax season. That’s great news if you need some help. The AARP Foundation Tax Aide is the country’s largest volunteer-run …
Hop aboard for Read City 2022
We are seven weeks into our 2022 Read City voyage, Anchors Aweigh, and we are already handing out prizes! For voracious or steady readers, the first goal of 45 hours is …
Storytimes returning to eight library branches
Storytimes are coming back!
We’ve missed seeing strollers strewn about our libraries. With precautions in place, we are very excited to announce storytimes are back. Starting in March, Baby Bookworks and …