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Every hero has a story
BOOM! POW! KABLAM! It's Festival time!
Knox County Public Library's Children's Festival of Reading: Every hero has a story
 
You have a superpower: READING.
Show it off this summer as we kickoff Summer Library Club and meet world-class authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians at the Children's Festival of Reading. 
  • May 16, 2015; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville
  • Sign up for a summer of reading
  • Admission and parking are free

A young girl works on a craft project

BOOM! Enjoy arts and crafts, storytelling, games, music, food, and dozens of interactive enrichment activities from community groups.

Two teens demonstrate a homemade robot to a group of kidsPOW! Chase a working robot or participate in an experiment at the Science Village, join the Book Parade, and watch local child performers show off their budding talent in the Amphitheater.

A performer contorts his body and makes a funny faceKABLAM! Watch performances by world-class children's book authors and illustrators, then meet and ask them questions at the Authors' Tent, and even get an autograph!

See more pictures of the Children's Festival of Reading

A few books by our featured artists

A Sick Day for Amos McGee with Caldecott medalThe Adventures of the Bailey School KidsClementine: Friend of the WeekBeekle with Caldecott medalDeath by Toilet Paper by Donna Gephart - cover looks like a roll of toilet paper with "New and Improved!"Green with Caldecott honor medal Buddy by M.H. Herlong, author of The Great Wide SeaBad News for Outlaws with Coretta Scott King Book Award

 

icon links to informational page about our artistsicon links to video footage of a previous Children's Festival of Readingicon links to a schedule of eventsFor the Mediaicon links to a volunteer form at http://wufoo.comicon links to our Summer Reading Club page

 

 

Festival Information

Where do I park for the Festival?

Thanks to the University of Tennessee, free and convenient parking will be available at the 11th Street Parking Garage. Free parking is also avaialble at the Blackstock lot on Grand Avenue, Locust Street Garage, the Market Street Garage, and on the street. This map of the parking options will help you plan. Limited handicap parking is available on World's Fair Park, but you must register for one of the spots.  

What if it rains?

We'll still be having a great time, so throw on some galoshes and come on down! The activities and booths are under tents, and there will be someplace to play no matter what.

What about food and bathrooms?

There will be food vendors offering up a whole host of tasty drink, snack, and lunch options, even vegetarian choices. There are nearby bathrooms for use. We also have a family services tent onsite for breast feeding.

How old should my child be to attend?

The Festival is fun for kids of all ages. We have activities geared towards infants and toddlers up to teens and adults. Bring the whole family.

How can I plan ahead to have a safe and fun day?

Be alert and stay with your children. Plan ahead with these lost prevention tips before attending the festival. Staff and vounteers are there to help make it a safe and fun day for everyone, but a little planning goes along way.

Thanks to our sponsors

National Endowment for the Arts - Art Works.
Tennessee Arts Commission - Cultivate. Create. Participate
Humanities Tennessee logo
East Tennessee PBS logo
ORNL Federal Credit Union
Pilot Flying J logo
Friends of the Knox County Public Library logo
WBIR-TV Knoxville logo
B97.5 logo
Knoxville News Sentinel - part of the USA Today Network
East Tennessee Pediatric Dentristry: Specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Jessica Phillips, DMD, 865-859-0355
Knox County Public Library Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Community Trust
Union Ave. Books
The Muse Knoxville
WDVX 89.9 fm

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