Calendar of Events
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Knox County Public Library: 2025 Read City Challenge Launch
Category: Festivals, special events, Kids, family and Science, nature
Knox County Public Library and Mayor Glenn Jacobs are set to launch the 2025 Read City challenge from 10:00 - 2:00 on Saturday, February 1 at Bridgewater Place (205 Bridgewater Road) with a hands-on science fair. Library Laboratory features demonstrations, experiments, crafts, and more. Participants will be invited to operate a robotic arm, excavate fossils, and explore the galaxy in a planetarium among other activities. The event is free and open to the public.
A dozen organizations including The Muse, American Museum of Science and Energy, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Oak Ridge National Lab, University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Zoo Knoxville, will be on hand with booths and activities for kids of all ages. Mayor Jacobs will kick off the day with a story time on the main stage followed by presentations by Dr. Al Hazari, the Owl Raptor Center, and Hands-on Discovery Center.
Knox County Public Library has worked with area partners to create a year-round program with reading goals, activities, and incentives. This year's theme is "Curious Minds" with the first leg of the challenge set for February 1 - March 16. Participants can pick up a "Scientists Among Us" game board at the event or at any Knox County library location.
Knox County Public Library: 500 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-215-8750, www.knoxcountylibrary.org/
Ijams Nature Center: Upcoming Events
Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family and Science, nature
1/24 • Family Owl Prowl
1/25 • Becoming a Survivalist: Beginner Outdoor Skills
1/25 • Nonprofits 101: Behind the Scenes at Ijams
1/25 • CREATIVE SERIES: Herbal Infusions Workshop
1/25 • Family Owl Prowl
1/26 • Reset, Renew, Rejuvenate Workshop
1/26 • Winter Tales with the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association
1/31 • Nature Nerd Trivia
2/2 • SoundBath Meditation
2/2 • Reset, Renew, Rejuvenate Workshop
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org
