Our observance of Black History Month continues this week with a look at some recommended children’s books in every format – prose, non-fiction, and verse.
We were excited to learn that our …
Local children’s books featured for Black History Month
Dawson named manager of McClung Collection
Eric Dawson, known to many East Tennesseans as the head of the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, has been promoted to manager of the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection. Dawson …
Library preserves memories that ‘spark joy’
January is a great time to hit your drawers and closets to declutter your junk. Throwing away out-of-style clothes that don’t fit anymore or old electronic cords with no device …
Mark Cuban helps kick off Read City USA 2022
They say reading takes you places. On Tuesday, we took that adage seriously. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and the Knox County Public Library launched the new Read City 2022 …
Library resources available to students
It’s back to school for most Knox County kids. After the holidays and a few snow days, it may take a bit of time to get back in the swing of …
Library offers a leg up on resolutions
New Year’s resolutions. You either love them or hate them. Some see them as a chance to begin a new diet, budget or exercise regime; and others see them as …
Libraries get creative with holiday fun
Even though story-times and other indoor programs are suspended for the time being, library branches across the county are still creating some fun for families. Join us to celebrate the …
Dashing early to Read City USA finish line
In January 2021, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs challenged all Knox Countians to read toward a collective goal of one million hours, doubling the reading goal set in 2020. We …