Candlelight Christmas
2025-12-12 16:00 - 21:00 UTC | Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Candlelight Christmas (Museum of Appalachia)

Date: 12/12/2025
Time: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: $10.00-$20.00
Contact for questions:

museum@museumofappalachia.org

Experience the serenity of a pioneer Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia! The centerpiece of this holiday event is an evening tour of the Museum’s pioneer village. The cabins will be adorned with old-fashioned Christmas decorations and festively lit for the occasion.
The event will include a meet & greet with Santa, a Holiday Market, live music, wagon rides, storytelling, interactive activities for kids, and lots of pioneer demonstrations.
Discounted advance tickets will go on-sale starting Monday, October 20th at 12pm EST.

Gift Wrapping Station
2025-12-13 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 17:30 | TN
Need a large flat table away from the family to wrap gifts? Stop by the library! On Saturday the 13th and Monday the 15th, you can stop by while we’re open with your presents and wrapping paper and wrap them up away from prying eyes using our large tables, tape, scissors, and other limited wrapping supplies. All completely free! (Bonus: if your family or friends come with you, you can distract them with the library’s books and media while you’re wrapping!)

Tech Hour
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | TN
Stop by the library Saturdays from 11-12 for one on one basic tech troubleshooting.

Candlelight Christmas
2025-12-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Candlelight Christmas (Museum of Appalachia)

Date: 12/13/2025
Time: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Museum of Appalachia
Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716
Admission Cost: $10.00-$20.00
Contact for questions:

museum@museumofappalachia.org

Experience the serenity of a pioneer Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia! The centerpiece of this holiday event is an evening tour of the Museum’s pioneer village. The cabins will be adorned with old-fashioned Christmas decorations and festively lit for the occasion.
The event will include a meet & greet with Santa, a Holiday Market, live music, wagon rides, storytelling, interactive activities for kids, and lots of pioneer demonstrations.
Discounted advance tickets will go on-sale starting Monday, October 20th at 12pm EST.

Family Storytime
2025-12-15 11:00 - 11:30 | TN
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Hannukah! This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Kids Art Club
2025-12-18 15:30 - 16:30 | TN
Kids can join us for our weekly art club every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm! This week we’re making Yarn Lace Snowmen!

LEGO Club
2025-12-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-26 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-09 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-16 15:30 - 16:30 | TN
LEGO Club is held every Friday from 3:30-4:30pm. We supply the LEGO, you supply the imagination.

Christmas in the Park
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Norris Dam State Park, 2121 Norris Fwy, Andersonville, TN, 37828-3044, United States
Date: 12/19/2025
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Norris Dam State Park
Address: 2121 Norris Fwy, Andersonville, TN 37828-3044
Admission Cost: Free
Contact for questions:

865-425-4500

Come to Norris Dam for a vintage evening celebrating the Christmas season! This event will feature hot chocolate, live folk music, family-friendly crafts, silent pie auctions, story times with a ranger, and a special appearance from SANTA!
This free holiday event will be Friday, December 19th from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at the Lenoir Museum, Grist Mill, and Threshing Barn. Parking will be at the Lenoir Museum, located at 2121 Norris Freeway, with limited handicap accessible parking at the Rice Gristmill.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for local Norris food banks. Please consider bringing a canned food item to support your local community.
A silent pie auction will be held from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at the Crosby Threshing Barn! Support Norris Dam State Park and take home a tasty treat; it’s a win-win! You do NOT have to be present to win- winners will be announced or called at 7:30pm on the dot!
(If you wish to donate a pie for this auction, please email hailee.huffstetler@tn.gov)
Kiddos can meet at the bonfire pit in front of the Threshing Barn at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm to “Read with a Ranger” where one of our Park Rangers will read aloud a Christmas story. The Barn will also house craft stations!
Live music will be in the Lenoir Museum, along with historic crafts.
If you have questions, please contact the park office at 865-425-4500.
Please consider registering and donating to the park! All of your donations stay in Norris Dam State Park to help with interpretive programs and events, park resource management, and other projects. Thank you for supporting your TN State Park!

Family Storytime
2025-12-22 11:00 - 11:30 | TN
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Christmas! This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Library Closed: Christmas
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25 | TN
The library will be closed December 24th-25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. No fines will accrue on any accounts while the library is closed. Our website, online catalog, and book drops will remain available.

Family Storytime
2025-12-29 11:00 - 11:30 | TN
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Snow! This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Library Closed: New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | TN
The library will be closed January 1st in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. No fines will accrue on any accounts while the library is closed. Our website, online catalog, and book drops will remain available.

Family Storytime
2026-01-05 11:00 - 11:30 | TN
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Sweaters! This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Computer Basics Class
2026-01-06 17:00 - 18:00 | TN
Join us for a monthly computer class covering various tech related topics. For January, the computer class topic is What is A.I.?

Pokemon Club
2026-01-07 14:30 - 15:30 | TN
Pokémon Trainers can come by the library to battle their Pokémon, trade cards, and nerd out! It’s free, fun, and every other Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm.

Kids Art Club
2026-01-08 15:30 - 16:30 | TN
Kids can join us for our weekly art club every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm! This week we’re making Bead Weaves!

Family Storytime
2026-01-12 11:00 - 11:30 | TN
Kelsie reads themed stories and we color. This week’s theme is Space! This program is designed for Pre-K ages, but younger & older siblings are also welcome!

Social Dance Club
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | TN
Join us for our first Social Dance! This casual class and open dance meeting is perfect for beginners and those looking to swing, waltz, cha-cha, and rumba in Norris! No partner required- all you need is yourself and comfortable dancing shoes.
Basic moves will be taught through the evening and a variety of music will be featured. This is a free event and all adults are welcome!

Kids Art Club
2026-01-15 15:30 - 16:30 | TN
Kids can join us for our weekly art club every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm! This week we’re making Maps!

Library Closed: MLK Jr. Day
2026-01-19 | TN
The library will be closed January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No fines will accrue on any accounts while the library is closed. Our website, online catalog, and book drops will remain available.
