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Vintage Vols & Know It Alls: A Big Success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic night of Vol spirit, historic UT sports footage, trivia, and community fun—all in support of TAMIS. Your enthusiasm helped make the evening unforgettable.
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The AI of the Beholder: Art and Creativity in the Age of Algorithms
Can machines truly make art? Join Dr. Joshua Cunningham, author and researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, for a fascinating look at how artificial intelligence is transforming creativity itself. From ethical dilemmas to questions of originality, authorship, and environmental impact, this talk explores what it means to be an artist—and a viewer—in the age of algorithms.
🗓️ January 8, 2026
📍East Tennessee History Center
🎟️ Free and open to the public (Registration required)
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Who We Are
Friends of the Knox County Public Library is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run organization dedicated to fostering a love of libraries, books, and reading through community outreach, advocacy, and support of the Knox County Public Library system and staff.
What We Do
Our members raise funds through book sales, membership dues, and donations. These funds support community outreach and programs not covered by the library’s budget. We advocate for our library and share our love of books and reading throughout Knox County.
How You Can Help
Friends depends on the generosity of our community. You can support our mission by becoming a member, making a financial gift, donating books, or by becoming one of the many dedicated volunteers who make our work happen.
Sales & Events
2025
November 22: Karns Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
December 5-6: Bearden Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
2026
January 13-20: Hi-Wire Brewing Used Book Sale, during business hours
February 7: Fountain City Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
February 12: Members Only “We Love Our Members” Used Book Sale at Bearden, 4:00 – 7:00
February 21: South Knox Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00 – 5:00
March 21: Powell Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
March 24-31: Crafty Bastard Brewery – West Used Book Sale, during business hours
March 24-31: Crafty Bastard Brewery – Emory Place Used Book Sale, during business hours
April 11: Sequoyah Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00 – 5:00
April 18: Halls Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
April 24-25: Farragut Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
May 1-2: Bearden Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
May 16: Children’s Festival of Reading, World’s Fair Park, 10:00-2:00
June 5: Corryton Branch Used Book Sale, 1:30 – 5:30
June 12-13: Cedar Bluff Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00 – 5:00
June 23: Carter Branch Used Book Sale, 1:00 – 7:00
June 27: Karns Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00 – 5:00
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