The Knox County Public Library Calendar Highlights

A Very Royal Problem

07 Jan 2009 15:30:00 GMT

North Knoxville Branch Library
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 10:30am

What happens when you mix a castle full of characters, a king with a headache, and the many problems of a mystical kingdom? You have a Very Royal Problem on your hands and it’s all up to Princess Ermagarde to solve.

What can she do about Little Goat who is afraid of the Troll under the
bridge? Why do the townspeople try to chop down Wilbur the Giant's beanstalk when he comes for a visit? Why are all the children trying to catch the Tooth Fairy to shake her upside down so they can fly? And what can you do with a Prince who wants to chop everyone's head off--especially the new dragon in town--after all, isn't that what they are supposed to do?!

And what does all this have to do with the (only) 4 books the kingdom owns: Billy Goats Gruff, Jack & The Beanstalk, Peter Pan, and Saint George and the Dragon?

Join Princess Ermagarde as she tries to sort everything and find out who or what is the real Royal Problem!

Event type: Special Children's Program

After Hours: What is this thing called jazz?

09 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Friday, January 9, 2009, 6 – 8pm

Join jazz professor and drummer, Keith Brown, for an exploration of jazz through lectures, demonstrations and performances.

Event type: Photo Events

Fancy Nancy

11 Jan 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Carter Branch Library
Saturday, January 10, 2009, 11pm

Come join us for some Fancy Nancy fun! We'll read, play games and have a snack, all based on the Fancy Nancy books written by Jane O'Connor.

Event type: Special Children's Program

A Very Royal Problem

12 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Howard Pinkston Branch Library
Monday, January 12, 2009, 4pm

What happens when you mix a castle full of characters, a king with a headache, and the many problems of a mystical kingdom? You have a Very Royal Problem on your hands and it’s all up to Princess Ermagarde to solve.

What can she do about Little Goat who is afraid of the Troll under the
bridge? Why do the townspeople try to chop down Wilbur the Giant's beanstalk when he comes for a visit? Why are all the children trying to catch the Tooth Fairy to shake her upside down so they can fly? And what can you do with a Prince who wants to chop everyone's head off--especially the new dragon in town--after all, isn't that what they are supposed to do?!

And what does all this have to do with the (only) 4 books the kingdom owns: Billy Goats Gruff, Jack & The Beanstalk, Peter Pan, and Saint George and the Dragon?

Join Princess Ermagarde as she tries to sort everything and find out who or what is the real Royal Problem!

Event type: Special Children's Program

TAG Meeting

12 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Monday, January 12, 2009, 4pm

Want to get involved with teen library events and have fun with other teens? Them come to a TAG meeting! At TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings we'll talk about the books, movies, and music we like, get creative with craft and DIY projects, and have fun playing games or watching movies. TAG members will also help plan future TAG events and programs. TAG meetings are open to all teens ages 12-17. For more information about this meeting, contact Wendy at 689-2681.

Event type: Photo Events

TAG Meeting

15 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

West Knoxville Branch Library
Thursday, January 15, 2009, 4pm

Want to get involved with teen library events and have fun with other teens? Them come to a TAG meeting! At TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings we'll talk about the books, movies, and music we like, get creative with craft and DIY projects, and have fun playing games or watching movies. TAG members will also help plan future TAG events and programs. TAG meetings are open to all teens ages 12-17. For more information about this meeting, contact Donna at 588-8813.

Event type: Photo Events

A Very Royal Problem

16 Jan 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Friday, January 16, 2009, 10:30am

What happens when you mix a castle full of characters, a king with a headache, and the many problems of a mystical kingdom? You have a Very Royal Problem on your hands and it’s all up to Princess Ermagarde to solve.

What can she do about Little Goat who is afraid of the Troll under the
bridge? Why do the townspeople try to chop down Wilbur the Giant's beanstalk when he comes for a visit? Why are all the children trying to catch the Tooth Fairy to shake her upside down so they can fly? And what can you do with a Prince who wants to chop everyone's head off--especially the new dragon in town--after all, isn't that what they are supposed to do?!

And what does all this have to do with the (only) 4 books the kingdom owns: Billy Goats Gruff, Jack & The Beanstalk, Peter Pan, and Saint George and the Dragon?

Join Princess Ermagarde as she tries to sort everything and find out who or what is the real Royal Problem!

Event type: Special Children's Program

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day

19 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Monday, January 19, 2009

The Library will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Event type: Photo Events

TAG Meeting

20 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Farragut Branch Library
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 4pm

Want to get involved with teen library events and have fun with other teens? Them come to a TAG meeting! At TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings we'll talk about the books, movies, and music we like, get creative with craft and DIY projects, and have fun playing games or watching movies. TAG members will also help plan future TAG events and programs. TAG meetings are open to all teens ages 12-17. For more information about this meeting, contact Marilyn at 777-1750.

Event type: Photo Events

Mystery Book Club

20 Jan 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Carter Branch Library
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 6:30pm

Come to a discussion of Tony Hillerman's mystery "The Blessing Way," open to all interested mystery lovers. Refreshments will be served. Attendees are asked to read the book in advance.

Event type: Photo Events

A Very Royal Problem

21 Jan 2009 19:15:00 GMT

Murphy Branch Library
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 2:15pm

What happens when you mix a castle full of characters, a king with a headache, and the many problems of a mystical kingdom? You have a Very Royal Problem on your hands and it’s all up to Princess Ermagarde to solve.

What can she do about Little Goat who is afraid of the Troll under the
bridge? Why do the townspeople try to chop down Wilbur the Giant's beanstalk when he comes for a visit? Why are all the children trying to catch the Tooth Fairy to shake her upside down so they can fly? And what can you do with a Prince who wants to chop everyone's head off--especially the new dragon in town--after all, isn't that what they are supposed to do?!

And what does all this have to do with the (only) 4 books the kingdom owns: Billy Goats Gruff, Jack & The Beanstalk, Peter Pan, and Saint George and the Dragon?

Join Princess Ermagarde as she tries to sort everything and find out who or what is the real Royal Problem!

Event type: Special Children's Program

Open Door Book Review

22 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Thursday, January 22, 2009, 10am

Ed Hooper will discuss his book, "The History of WIVK." Coffee and conversation start at 10 a.m. This program is part of the Open Door Book Review series, which invites authors and members to review a book or discuss something of general interest. The group has been meeting since 1950.

Event type: Photo Events

TAG Meeting

22 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Powell Branch Library
Thursday, January 22, 2009, 4pm

Want to get involved with teen library events and have fun with other teens? Them come to a TAG meeting! At TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings we'll talk about the books, movies, and music we like, get creative with craft and DIY projects, and have fun playing games or watching movies. TAG members will also help plan future TAG events and programs. TAG meetings are open to all teens ages 12-17. For more information about this meeting, contact Melissa at 947-6210.

Event type: Photo Events

Imagination Library Birthday Party

24 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Saturday, January 24, 2009, 1 – 4pm

KCPL's Imagination Library is officially 4 years old, and the Library is celebrating! You're invited to put on your favorite dress up clothes or costume and head down to Lawson McGhee Library to discover all that KCPL has to offer for early readers. Check out our great selection of kid's CDs and DVDs, the amazing Children's Room (complete with child-sized computer stations and a storywell), and the best selection of free books and activities in town. Three special storytimes and musical performances will also be available, but you'll need to pick up your free ticket by January 15 to guarantee admission. There'll even be cake! Call 215-8784 for all the details and instructions on reserving your ticket.

Event type: Photo Events

New Play Reading: The Marriage Bed

24 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Fountain City Branch Library
Saturday, January 24, 2009, 3pm

Join us for the Tennessee Stage Company's New Play Readings. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a good time when TSC performs a table reading of "The Marriage Bed" by Nicholas Tasi. "The Marriage Bed" is a mobbed up comedy. Murder, extortion, racketeering, large amounts of money dropping in people’s laps--all the things that make organized crime so goofy and lovable presented with a twist--our hero and heroine never actually get out of bed for the entire play…

Event type: Photo Events

Opera Preview

25 Jan 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Sunday, January 25, 2009, 2:30pm

Maestro Brian Salesky presents a lively and entertaining preview of the Knoxville Opera's upcoming performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto.

Event type: Photo Events

A Very Royal Problem

26 Jan 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Norwood Branch Library
Monday, January 26, 2009, 6:30pm

What happens when you mix a castle full of characters, a king with a headache, and the many problems of a mystical kingdom? You have a Very Royal Problem on your hands and it’s all up to Princess Ermagarde to solve.

What can she do about Little Goat who is afraid of the Troll under the
bridge? Why do the townspeople try to chop down Wilbur the Giant's beanstalk when he comes for a visit? Why are all the children trying to catch the Tooth Fairy to shake her upside down so they can fly? And what can you do with a Prince who wants to chop everyone's head off--especially the new dragon in town--after all, isn't that what they are supposed to do?!

And what does all this have to do with the (only) 4 books the kingdom owns: Billy Goats Gruff, Jack & The Beanstalk, Peter Pan, and Saint George and the Dragon?

Join Princess Ermagarde as she tries to sort everything and find out who or what is the real Royal Problem!

Event type: Special Children's Program

New Play Reading: G Wing

27 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Farragut Branch Library
Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 6pm

Join us for the Tennessee Stage Company's New Play Readings. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a good time when TSC performs a table reading of "G Wing" by Lawrence DuKore. "G Wing" is a cops and robber comedy set in the psychiatric wing of a general hospital. It comes complete with true love, betrayal, mistaken identity and kidnapping. Just a usual night in the psych ward perhaps, but is anybody who they really say they are?

Event type: Photo Events

A Very Royal Problem

29 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Carter Branch Library
Thursday, January 29, 2009, 4pm

What happens when you mix a castle full of characters, a king with a headache, and the many problems of a mystical kingdom? You have a Very Royal Problem on your hands and it’s all up to Princess Ermagarde to solve.

What can she do about Little Goat who is afraid of the Troll under the
bridge? Why do the townspeople try to chop down Wilbur the Giant's beanstalk when he comes for a visit? Why are all the children trying to catch the Tooth Fairy to shake her upside down so they can fly? And what can you do with a Prince who wants to chop everyone's head off--especially the new dragon in town--after all, isn't that what they are supposed to do?!

And what does all this have to do with the (only) 4 books the kingdom owns: Billy Goats Gruff, Jack & The Beanstalk, Peter Pan, and Saint George and the Dragon?

Join Princess Ermagarde as she tries to sort everything and find out who or what is the real Royal Problem!

Event type: Special Children's Program

New Play Reading: The Marriage Bed

31 Jan 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 1:15pm

Join us for the Tennessee Stage Company's New Play Readings. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a good time when TSC performs a table reading of "The Marriage Bed" by Nicholas Tasi. "The Marriage Bed" is a mobbed up comedy. Murder, extortion, racketeering, large amounts of money dropping in people’s laps--all the things that make organized crime so goofy and lovable presented with a twist--our hero and heroine never actually get out of bed for the entire play…

Event type: Photo Events

New Play Reading: Carry Me Back to West Virginia

31 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 3pm

Join us for the Tennessee Stage Company's New Play Readings. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a good time when TSC performs a table reading of "Carry Me Back to West Virginia" by Keith Trawick. "Carry Me Back To West Virginia" is a comedy set in a small town on the West Virginia/Kentucky border during the height of the Cold War. When the connecting bridge collapses the town is cut off and isolated. With no help forthcoming from Washington a few enterprising townsfolk look for help in a strange place--the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Event type: Photo Events

New Play Reading: G Wing

01 Feb 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Sunday, February 1, 2009, 1:15pm

Join us for the Tennessee Stage Company's New Play Readings. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a good time when TSC performs a table reading of "G Wing" by Lawrence DuKore. "G Wing" is a cops and robber comedy set in the psychiatric wing of a general hospital. It comes complete with true love, betrayal, mistaken identity and kidnapping. Just a usual night in the psych ward perhaps, but is anybody who they really say they are?

Event type: Photo Events

After Hours: What is this thing called jazz?

06 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Lawson McGhee Library
Friday, February 6, 2009, 6 – 8pm

Join jazz professor and drummer, Keith Brown, for an exploration of jazz through lectures, demonstrations and performances.

Event type: Photo Events