The Knox County Public Library Calendar|Highlights

A Very Royal Problem

2009-01-07T15:30:00Z

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!

After Hours: What is this thing called jazz?

2009-01-09T23:00:00Z

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

Fancy Nancy

2009-01-11T04:00:00Z

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.

A Very Royal Problem

2009-01-12T21:00:00Z

TAG Meeting

2009-01-12T21:00:00Z

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.

TAG Meeting

2009-01-15T21:00:00Z

A Very Royal Problem

2009-01-16T15:30:00Z

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day

2009-01-19T05:00:00Z

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

TAG Meeting

2009-01-20T21:00:00Z

Mystery Book Club

2009-01-20T23:30:00Z

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.

A Very Royal Problem

2009-01-21T19:15:00Z

Open Door Book Review

2009-01-22T15:00:00Z

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.

TAG Meeting

2009-01-22T21:00:00Z

Imagination Library Birthday Party

2009-01-24T18:00:00Z

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.

New Play Reading: The Marriage Bed

2009-01-24T20:00:00Z

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…

Opera Preview

2009-01-25T19:30:00Z

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

A Very Royal Problem

2009-01-26T23:30:00Z

New Play Reading: G Wing

2009-01-27T23:00:00Z

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?

A Very Royal Problem

2009-01-29T21:00:00Z

New Play Reading: The Marriage Bed

2009-01-31T18:15:00Z

New Play Reading: Carry Me Back to West Virginia

2009-01-31T20:00:00Z

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.

New Play Reading: G Wing

2009-02-01T18:15:00Z

After Hours: What is this thing called jazz?

2009-02-06T23:00:00Z

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