Children’s Programs

Little Artists    April 29

Little Artists at Morristown Hamblen Library Toddlers will participate in hands on art and craft activities allowing them to be creative with different art techniques such as painting, creating mosaic art, drawing, and more. call 423-586-6410 or text 423-301-6882 to sign up! Sign up is also available at either circulation desk. Sponsored by Dr. Eric Delay, a provider with Healthstar Physicians, P.C. Tuesday, April 29 10AM Community Room Ages 1-5

Snack Attack    May 5

Snack Attack at Morristown-Hamblen Library Monday, May 5 10am Community Room Ages 1-5 Please call 423-586-6410 or text 423-301-6882 to sign up or sign up in person at either circulation desk. We’ll be taste testing a fruit or vegetable in new and creative ways followed by an activity to get our wiggles out! Sponsored by Dr. Eric Delay, a provider with Healthstar Physicians, P.C.

 

Learn to Paint Miniatures    May 5

Learn to Paint Miniatures images of figurines 5th May 4PM-6PMFree Mini RSVP to Amanda 423-586-6410 Morristown-Hamblen Library 417 W Main St, Morristown, TN 37814

 

Music and Movement    May 12

 

Lego Club    May 13 & 24

Morristown-Hamblen Library presents: Lego Club Ages 7-17 Tues. May 13th @ 4-5pm Sat. May 24th @2-3pm We will meet in the Community Room Call 423-586-6410 or Text: 423-301-6882 to sign up! A different theme is given each meeting, or you may use your own theme. Legos will be provided. Please do not bring your own. All Legos must stay at the Library at the end of the club meeting. Creations will be displayed in the teen room upstairs for all patrons to see your awesome work!

 

Summer Reading Begins!    May 14

Morristown-Hamblen Library Presents Color Your World Children and Teens Summer Reading Program 2025 Register After Wednesday, May 14 Participants are rewarded for reading! Six week program from May 14-June 27 Keep an eye on our website and facebook for information on Summer Reading Programs!

 

Polymers & Putty    May 19

Polymers & Putty Presented by Hands On Museum Monday, May 19 4pm MH Library Community Room Ages 4-11 Discover the exciting world of polymers by making your own silly putty, and stretch a polymer chain with plumber's tape!

 

Little Artists    May 20

Little Artists at Morristown Hamblen Library Toddlers will participate in hands on art and craft activities allowing them to be creative with different art techniques such as painting, creating mosaic art, drawing, and more. call 423-586-6410 or text 423-301-6882 to sign up! Sign up is also available at either circulation desk. Sponsored by Dr. Eric Delay, a provider with Healthstar Physicians, P.C. Tuesday, May 20 10AM Community Room Ages 1-5

 

 

Arts and Crafts Club    May 20

Arts and Crafts Club Tuesday, May 20, 4PM MHL Community Room, Ages 6-17 We will be making beaded windchimes! Space is limited, so call 423-586-6410 or text 423-301-6882 to sign up!

 

Mosaic Art    May 30

Mosaic Art at MH Library Friday, May 30 10am Community Room Ages 6-17 Join Miss Amanda to experience the wonders of mosaic art!

 

Citizen Science    June 3

Citizen Science at the MH Library Tuesday, June 3 4PM Community Room Ages 6-12 Join us for a presentation by Kelly Moore, Associate Professor at Walters State Community College to learn how to be a citizen scientist! We will be learning about pollinators and the environment around us!

 

MHL Youth Poetry Club   POSTPONED

POSTPONED MHL Youth Poetry Club First day is April 21st! With Xavier and a guest teacher from Walters State Community College For Ages 12-18 Share and discuss poetry with peers, both your original writing and famous examples! Meeting twice a month in the Library front room Every 1st and 3rd Monday from 5-6pm Sign up in person or over the phone by calling: 423-586-6410 or texting 423-301-6882

 

 

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DOROTHY’S SUPER FUN SPRING GAMES!!

Children are invited to come to the Morristown-Hamblen Library Children’s Room for fun games created by Miss Dorothy, including darts, cornhole, and stack ’em.  Everything is free, so come and enjoy some family time at the library!

Story Time at the Library

The Children’s Library offers programming for young children on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m.  We enjoy stories, songs, nursery rhymes, music, dancing, snacks, and play time.  Activities take place in the Community Room.

Read to a Dog Program

Therapy Dog Odie is coming to the Children’s Library every other Saturday at 11am.   Come and share a favorite book with him!  Odie will be here on May 3, 17 and 31.

Our Read to a Dog program welcomes children to come and practice their reading skills.  Have fun while improving your reading skills with one of our therapy dogs.  If you can’t read yet, you can look at a picture book and explain in your own words what the book is about.  The dogs love to listen to you!  All children and their families are invited.

Other special events and holiday programs are held during the year.  Please check with the Children’s Librarian for the current program schedule or view our current events calendar.