November is a time of gathering. It is also a time of creativity and reflection at the Knox County Public Library. This month, we will gather for programs that take you from poetry to crafting to music. Here are just a few events coming up. Check out our online calendar for the complete offerings or print out Off the Shelf to have at your fingertips.

Poetrees!

Poetry and Hums aren’t things which you get, they’re things which get you. And all you can do is go where they can find you. Winnie-the-Pooh, Pooh’s Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

Knoxville Poet Laureates Rhea Carmon and Melody Dalili have created Poetrees at select libraries across Knox County. You’re invited to share a piece of poetry that inspires you. Open to all ages – kids to seniors. Your poem will be on display through November 15 then shared on social media. Follow the project @KnoxvillePoetLaureates on Instagram.

Get Crafty: Adults and teens

Scrapbook Challenge | Nov 3 | 4:00 | South Knoxville

Recycled Book Pages & Holiday Wreaths | Nov 3 | 5:30 | Bearden

Lap Craft Club | Nov 7 | 6:00 | Farragut

Paper Art – Turkeys | Nov 10 | 11:00 | Burlington

Turkey Cross-Stitch | Nov 10 | 6:00 | Norwood

Wine Bottle Scarecrow | Nov 16 | 6:00 | Cedar Bluff

Get Smart and Crafty – Kids and family

Fall leaf prints | Nov 7 | 10:00 | Karns

Papermaking | Nov 7 | 4:00 | Halls

Design a nautical keepsake | Nov 14 | 6:00 | Sequoyah

Modern-day treasure hunting | Nov 15 | 6:00 | Halls

Native American stories and weaving | Nov 15 | 6:00 | Bearden

Gobble til you wobble turkey craft | Nov 17 | 3:00 | Karns

Printable craft: Sailing Home Lighthouse

KSO Storytimes

Musical Story Times bring books to life through live music and narration. This program combines children’s books with classical selections, sound effects and hands-on learning for toddlers, preschoolers and young students

  • Nov 4 | Powell | 10:30 -11:30
  • Nov 15 | Burlington | 10:30 – 11:30
  • Nov 19 | Howard Pinkston | 11 – noon

Mary Pom Claiborne is assistant director for marketing, communications and development for Knox County Public Library