For Teens

The library has online resources for teens to use for school as well as for fun, including ebooks. 

This summer, the Knoxville Public Library hopes to bring in more teenage patrons that any year before with a newly revamped Teen Summer Reading Program. See below for a list of programming!  All programming is free and available to the public!

Knoxville Public Library’s Summer Teen Programs

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Friday 5/29 Music Bingo: 80s Rock Ballads 12 p.m.

**Saturday 5/30 Teen DIY: Painted Tote Bags Ages 12 to 18 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday 6/4 SOAR Raptors: Live bird presentation 1:30 p.m. geared for ages 5 and up Sponsored by Your Life Matters

**Thursday 6/11 Teen Board Games Ages 12 to 18 4 p.m.

Friday 6/12 Scavenger Hunt around the Square Pick up game sheet at the library

Saturday 6/13 Family Fun Fair at Auld Park 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday 6/15 Bring your family to Family BINGO Night 6:30 p.m. Fun for all ages!

**Wednesday 6/17 Just Dance Competition Prize for the winner! Ages 12 to 18 4 p.m.

Thursday 6/18 and 7/16 Trivia Night! 6 p.m.

Saturday 6/20 and 7/18 Sit n’ Stitch 12:30 p.m.

Monday 6/22 LEGO Competition 3rd through 12th grade 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Teams of 1 to 4, reserve a spot or walk-in if available

Thursday 6/25 Tinikling: The Dance of the Philippines Stories, Dance, and Workshop 6 p.m.

**Saturday 6/27 Teen DIY: Keychains Ages 12 to 18 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday 6/29 Family Pop Up Mini Golf: 6 holes, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reserve a spot or walk-in (if available) Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult

Tuesday 6/30 The Ancient Art of Mendhi (Henna) History, Meaning and Workshop 4 p.m. 

**Tuesday 7/7 Smash Bros and Mario Kart Ages 12 to 18 4 p.m. Prizes for Winners!

Tuesday 7/9 Learn to Play: Cribbage and Cards 6 p.m.

Thursday 7/23 Learn to Make Sourdough presented by Cede Hackett of Bushel and Peck Bakery 6 p.m. Bring home your own starter!

**Saturday 7/25 Teen DIY: Tie Blankets Ages 12 to 18 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

** Denotes programming was sponsored by Fellowship Uniting Neighbors; Thank you!