Knox County Public Library’s Children’s Festival of Reading

May 17, 2025 | 10am–3pm
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Knox County Public Library
Children’s Festival of Reading
Image Credit: Knox County Library

Host

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Knox County Public Library

Location

World's Fair Park,
Knoxville, TN
United States

Join Fusion at ORNL and Knox County Public Library for the Children's Festival of Reading in World's Fair Park at the Children’s Festival of Reading for a day full of stories, science, and sky-high imagination! This beloved annual event celebrates the joy of reading for all ages — and this year’s STEM theme, "The Sky Above Us," takes the adventure to new heights.

Hosted by Fusion at ORNL & Knox County Public Library
📍 World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, TN
📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Stop by the Fusion at ORNL booth to explore how scientists are working to recreate the power of the stars right here on Earth! Kids and families can enjoy hands-on activities, demos, and fun science facts about the universe, fusion energy, and the amazing science happening right here in East Tennessee.

📖 ✨ Come for the books, stay for the science — and spark curiosity in the next generation of explorers!

Free and open to the public.

A Fusion Energy Week Event

Fusion Energy Week: May 5-9, 2025