Latest Breaking News On - Knox county library - Page 6 : comparemela.com

Shopper Blog: Christian Langlois named State Champion, A 'surreal' title run — and a gift to his dad

Shopper Blog: Christian Langlois named State Champion, A surreal title run and a gift to his dad The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 hrs ago Knoxville News Sentinel © Ali James/Shopper News Friends Oliver Trento, Valentino and Carolina Occialini, and Adah Young try out the Jam Band, which was built by the City of Knoxville’s Facilities department. The Kid A’Riffic Fun program kicked off at Suttree Landing Park on June 2, 2021. BEARDEN John Shearer, Shopper News For recently graduated Bearden High senior Christian Langlois, winning the two shortest sprints at the state track meet in late May took slightly less than 32 seconds combined.

TAMIS helps uncover memories from forgotten family films

TAMIS helps uncover memories from forgotten family films Bailey Hanson wanted a way to preserve and view her family s old home videos. Knox County s TAMIS stepped in to help. Author: Katie Inman Updated: 7:48 PM EST February 19, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. After a Knoxville woman posted a plea on Facebook asking how she could convert family films she found, a Knox County resource stepped in to help. The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, or TAMIS, specializes in preserving history. In their vault inside of the East Tennessee History Center are thousands of reels, clips and footage from the past. Bailey Hanson got a glimpse into a hidden part of her family s history on Friday. Her dad had a box of 8mm film and no one knew exactly what was on the four reels.

How parents can encourage their kids to read at home, boosting literacy

How parents can encourage their kids to read at home, boosting literacy There are things parents can do to encourage their kids to read at home, especially during the vital years around third grade. Author: Katie Inman Updated: 10:50 PM EST January 6, 2021 KNOX COUNTY, Tenn Flipping through the pages of a book is like transporting to another world. To help students experience those journies and develop love for reading, Knox County is aiming to improve literacy rates for students, and literacy leaders say reading starts in the home. Staying on top of reading proficiency was especially emphasized during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Knox County mayor s Read City USA initiative, only 40% of Knox County third graders are considered proficient readers.

Library to celebrate the holidays with online trivia, Know it Knox: Holiday Edition