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Knox County Public Library Read. Play. Learn. Est. 1885 | 19 locations
Knox County, Tennessee
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We have some splendidly spooky Plotting Pumpkins entries on display at participating libraries across the county for ! ...
10/21/2026

We have some splendidly spooky Plotting Pumpkins entries on display at participating libraries across the county for ! 🎃

Our amazing patrons, from preschool-age to adults, made creative tributes to their favorite characters from books, movies, TV shows, and video games to show how stories can make an impact and spark creativity with anyone. If you're visiting a participating library this week or next, be sure to vote for your favorite gourd-geous creation before they disappear! 📩

Ready to find out Bethany's favorite dino and complete your Fossil Find Scavenger Hunt? 🦴Hint: This dino's name means "D...
10/21/2026

Ready to find out Bethany's favorite dino and complete your Fossil Find Scavenger Hunt? 🦴Hint: This dino's name means "Dragon King of Hogwarts," after the famous school in Harry Potter...

It's a Dracorex hogwartsia! 🦖 Yes, really! Paleontologists formally named the dragon-like fossil in 2006, inspired by the dragons in J.K. Rowling's series. ⚡🏰

Want to dig up more amazing facts? Ready to join the hunt? Pick up your card at any location today. Staff wearing this badge can't wait to share their favorite dino and help you unearth something amazing at the library!

Friends, Knoxvillians, countrymen, lend me your ears! Looking to engage with Knoxville's burgeoning young artists? Take ...
10/19/2026

Friends, Knoxvillians, countrymen, lend me your ears! Looking to engage with Knoxville's burgeoning young artists? Take a stab at it with an Explorer Pass for the Knoxville Children's Theatre production of Julius Caesar from 10/23 - 11/8. 🗡 🎭

Visit the pinned post on our page for a link to our website and visit the featured services tab to access the Explorer Pass page. 🔗

All you need is an active Knox County library card and you can reserve a pass for 2 free children's tickets when you purchase 1 adult ticket. We hope to see you there, and beware the Ides of March! 🎟

What's Abish's favorite dinosaur? 🦖(Hint: It had three horns, ate only plants, and reminds her of a modern-day rhino.) 🦏...
10/17/2026

What's Abish's favorite dinosaur? 🦖
(Hint: It had three horns, ate only plants, and reminds her of a modern-day rhino.) 🦏

If you don't know, ask us! It's that easy to complete the Fossil Find Scavenger Hunt. 🦴

This fall, we’re challenging you to get to know your library—and the team behind it—a little bit better. Whether you want to learn how to use our online catalog, explore new-to-you resources, or just browse the latest shelves, we are always here to guide you.

Grab a scavenger hunt at the desk today! And drop your guess—or your favorite dino—below. 👇

You can always learn more at www.knoxcountylibrary.org

10/17/2026

Ready for a fall adventure? The Fossil Find Scavenger Hunt 🦴 has officially been unearthed at the library!

For some inspiration before you dig in, watch to see the roar-some reads our Children's Room staff love.

Drop by any location to get started and discover what the library has to offer beyond books. Search through our catalog for new finds and even find out what your librarian's favorite dinosaur is as you work your way toward a prize!

Just in time for spooky season, the Read City Fossil Find 🦴is officially underway! We need your sharpest investigative s...
10/16/2026

Just in time for spooky season, the Read City Fossil Find 🦴is officially underway! We need your sharpest investigative skills to uncover what's hidden in our stacks.

🧹 Sweep across the shelves
⛏️ Pick & pry into new resources
📋 Report your findings

Crack all 12 scavenger hunt tasks to claim your finisher prize! Pick up your card at any branch now; complete your fieldwork by Nov. 15. More at www.knoxcountylibrary.org

🔗 Looking for a quick link? Save this pinned post for easy access to your most-used Knox County Public Library resources...
10/15/2026

🔗 Looking for a quick link? Save this pinned post for easy access to your most-used Knox County Public Library resources:

📅 Library Calendar:
https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/events
See upcoming programs and events.

📍 Locations & Hours:
https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/about/hours-and-locations
Find addresses, hours, and information for all of our library locations.

📚 Ebooks and audiobooks:
https://knoxcounty.overdrive.com/
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more with your library card through Libby/Overdrive.

🔎 Library Catalog:
https://discover.knoxcountylibrary.org
Search for books, movies, music, and more—or place a hold on something you want to read.

💁‍♂️ Ask a Librarian:
https://ask.knoxlib.org/
Get help! Find answers to FAQs, learn how to get a library card, chat with a librarian, schedule one-on-one time, and more.

🌈Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Knox County:
https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/dolly-parton-imagination-library
Register any child under the age of 5 to receive a free book in the mail every month.

Explore everything else at www.knoxcountylibrary.org

Embrace the upcoming chilly weather and spend your fall Saturday mornings at the library with some of our amazing upcomi...
10/14/2026

Embrace the upcoming chilly weather and spend your fall Saturday mornings at the library with some of our amazing upcoming guests! Listen to stories and sing along with our musical guests, then feel free to pick out your next book to curl up with at home or bring to bedtime while you're here. We have local artists like Miss Lynn and Jodie Manross as well as professional organizations like Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Knoxville Opera performing in the lead-up to Thanksgiving, so consider stopping by one of our library locations and join along in the song!

We're so excited to see what amazing decorated pumpkins we'll be displaying this spooky season! Just a reminder that dro...
10/14/2026

We're so excited to see what amazing decorated pumpkins we'll be displaying this spooky season! Just a reminder that drop-off day for pumpkins is Friday, October 16 at participating locations. Late drop-offs are accepted, but patrons will have less time to vote for your pumpkin creation. For more pumpkin decorating rules, see our online calendar. We can't wait to see what fang-tastic pumpkins inspired by your favorite stories you'll bring to life!

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500 W Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37902

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(865) 215-8750

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