Local Author Visit - Steve Croy
2023-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Friends of the Collegedale Library present Steve Croy as this months Local Author. Steve has published 14 novels that are available on Amazon. A U.S. Army veteran and retired software engineer, he now lives in Birchwood, Tennessee. He will be discussing his book Way of the Snake.
During the 1850s, San Francisco became home to a vast number of immigrants who flocked to California from as far away as Australia. In 1852 alone, more than 20,000 Chinese filed through customs. They worked in the mines and fields and helped build the First Transcontinental Railroad. In Way of the Snake, follow the tale of four Chinese brothers as they face the challenge of forging better lives in their new land.

Common Thread
2023-02-21 17:00 - 18:00 | TN
This month’s theme is “A Book Set in the South.” Email olivia.forehand@dev.collegedalepubliclibrary.org for your Zoom invitation.

Free One-on-One Financial Advice
2023-03-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The Library is offering One-on-One sessions with Anthony Young who is a financial advisor from Thrivent, a nonprofit financial organization. 30 minute sessions are free and private in our meeting room.
Getting your finances in order isn’t always easy or clear. That’s why Anthony is here to provide the expertise and support you need. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for a meaningful retirement, you deserve personalized financial guidance driven by what’s important to you. Together, we’ll assess your financial picture and explore how you can:
There are 4 sessions available starting at 5:00 p.m. Sessions are free, but limited, please register for a session (only one session per person); if you need to cancel, please let us know so we can contact someone on the waiting list. If you do not get a session this time, the library will be hosting Anthony again on future dates.​ *No products will be sold*

CrimeReads Book Club - The Maid
2023-03-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
CrimeReads Book Club is discussing the Maid by Nita Prose this month.
The Maid is a Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of
the spirit, it explores what it means to be the same as everyone
else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can
be solved through connection to the human heart.

Retirement Workshop Master Class
2023-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Brittany Hagy from Allon will be conducting a retirement educational workshop that will tackle topics such as how does inflation impact your retirement, along with income planning, Social Security, and much more!
Does our current economic condition and market volatility have you concerned about your retirement?
How do you know when you can retire?
How does inflation impact your retirement plan?

Adult Craft - Paint by stickers
2023-03-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us in the library meeting room to paint by stickers.

Joe Guy Local Author Visit
2023-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The Friends of Collegedale Public Library invite you to join Joe Guy as he discusses the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind corner of Appalachia in his book The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee.
Joe Guy is an award-winning author, newspaper columnist, storyteller, and historian from McMinn County in Southeast Tennessee. The Friends of Collegedale Public Library invite you to join Guy as he recounts the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind corner of Appalachia and presents stories peppered with mountain flavor, all supported by scholarly research and historical inquiry.

CrimeReads Book Club
2023-04-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This month’s CrimeRead discussion is The Searcher by Tana French.
Retired detective Cal Hooper moves to a remote village in rural Ireland. His plans are to fix up the dilapidated cottage he’s bought, to walk the mountains, to put his old police instincts to bed forever.
Then a local boy appeals to him for help. His brother is missing, and no one in the village, least of all the police, seems to care. And once again, Cal feels that restless itch.
Something is wrong in this community, and he must find out what, even if it brings trouble to his door.

Adult Craft - Paper Dolls
2023-04-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
You asked, and now it’s time! Join us in the library meeting room to cut and craft fashionable antique-style paper dolls.

Local Author Visit - Judith Nembhard
2023-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The Friends of the Collegedale Public Library presents Local Author Judith Nembhard on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00.
Judith Nembhard was born in Jamaica and grew up amid the island’s lush scenery, which influenced her writing. Her early fascination with language led her to complete three degrees in English, including a doctorate from the University of Maryland College Park. Her articles have appeared in professional journals, religious and secular magazines, devotional anthologies, and newspapers. She writes Christian fiction and has earned writing awards in the Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, Deep River Books Contest, and Southern Writers Magazine Short Story Contest. She is featured in the Southern Writers Magazine Galaxy of Stars.
A woman of faith, Judith has shared her spiritual vision with audiences at commencements, Women’s Day celebrations, and women’s retreats. She has given workshops on writing and improving public speaking skills.
Judith has two adult sons. She has teaching and writing as her greatest loves and reading as her most passionate hobby. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Financial Workshop - Secure Act 2.0
2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
SECURE Act 2.0

Have you heard of the SECURE Act? Join us to learn more about this law, intended to help Americans bolster their retirement readiness, whether you’re in or nearing retirement, in the middle of that savings journey, or just getting started.

Changes to required minimum distributions.
Increased access to Roth accounts.
4 updates to help kickstart your retirement savings.

This workshop will be held at Collegedale Public Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM. It’s hosted by Anthony Young and J.R. Petersen.

Please call 901-282-8610 or email anthony.young@thrivent.com to reserve a place for yourself and a guest.

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

No products will be sold.
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
For more information visit Thrivent.com/social.

Local Author - Cath Shaw Truelove
2023-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The Friends of the Collegedale Public Library present Cath Shaw Truelove for the Local Author Series Sunday, May 21 at 2:00.
Until July 4, 2022, Cath owned Bees on a Bicycle, a garden center and gift shop located on Market Street in the heart of Chattanooga’s vibrant Southside community. Ms. Truelove, who has farming roots from both sides of her family, formerly owned a DC-based landscaping business called Garden of Urban. As part of her work, she developed an inner-city science and math program introducing over 400 youth to gardening. She was certified as a Master Gardener years ago and is known for her gardens featuring both native and exotic plants. Cath is a recognized speaker and writer who built a viable communications agency from the ground up, employing 54 people over 12 years with clients ranging from the U.S. Senate to CareerBuilder.com. Previous to that, she coordinated nationwide efforts to recruit, train, schedule and acknowledge 700 volunteers for the AIDS Memorial Quilt. In another speaking tour, she led efforts nationwide within the interior design industry to increase capacity by 1,000 new beds in homeless shelters.Cath lives in the Northshore of Chattanooga with her husband, Graham, and their dog, Fred.

One-on-One Financial Help
2023-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Adult Craft: Diamond Painting Butterflies
2023-06-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Let’s gather together this Summer for a fun evening making beautiful Diamond Painting butterfly key chains! Bring a friend or just bring yourself for this stress-busting craft. These butterflies are perfect to commemorate Summer Reading 2023.

Cupcake Wars
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Join us for a night of family fun as we compete to create the most outstanding cupcakes.

Adult Craft: Charming Bookmarks
2023-07-11 17:00 - 18:30 | TN
Adult Craft: Charming Bookmarks ~ Join us Tuesday, July 11th at 5:00 PM to make these adorable charm-ing bookmarks. We will make one to keep and one for a friend! Choose your colors and charms and design your own custom bookmark to use with your library books.
Location: Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room

One-on-One Financial Advice
2023-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | TN
The Library is offering One-on-One sessions with Anthony Young who is a financial advisor from Thrivent, a nonprofit financial organization. 30 minute sessions are free and private in our meeting room.
Getting your finances in order isn’t always easy or clear. That’s why Anthony is here to provide the expertise and support you need. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for a meaningful retirement, you deserve personalized financial guidance driven by what’s important to you. Together, we’ll assess your financial picture and explore how you can:
There are 4 sessions available starting at 5:00 p.m. Sessions are free, but limited, please register for a session (only one session per person); if you need to cancel, please let us know so we can contact someone on the waiting list. If you do not get a session this time, the library will be hosting Anthony again on future dates.​ *No products will be sold*
Pre-register today to reserve a spot!

Family Origami Art
2023-07-17 17:00 - 18:00 | TN
This Summer we are offering an Origami Art Class lead by Shirley McDonald, a talented local Math teacher, who will teach us the paper arts of making beautiful butterfly creations. Join us Monday, July 17 at 5:00 PM for this fun, hands-on instructional activity.
Location: Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room

D.I.Y. Tote Bags - Family Drop-in
2023-07-18 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
Drop-in from 4:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 18th for our Make-You-Own Book Tote Bag workshop. We supply the canvas totes, stencils and Sharpies and you bring the creativity. Design your own tote bag to hold all of your Summer Reading books this year. This is such a fun program for families, kids, teens and adults.
Location: Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room

CrimeReads Book Club
2023-07-22 15:30 - 16:30 | TN
CrimeReads Book Club will be discussing Daniel Stashower’s American Demon – Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America’s Jack the Ripper. An Edgar Award Winning Author!
Location: The Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room
“Boston had its Strangler. California had the Zodiac Killer. And in the depths of the Great Depression, Cleveland had the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run.
On September 5th, 1934, a young beachcomber made a gruesome discovery on the shores of Cleveland’s Lake Erie: the lower half of a female torso, neatly severed at the waist. The victim, dubbed “The Lady of the Lake,” was only the first of a butcher’s dozen. Over the next four years, twelve more bodies would be scattered across the city. The bodies were dismembered with surgical precision and drained of blood. Some were beheaded while still alive.
Terror gripped the city. Amid the growing uproar, Cleveland’s besieged mayor turned to his newly-appointed director of public safety: Eliot Ness. Ness had come to Cleveland fresh from his headline-grabbing exploits in Chicago, where he and his band of “Untouchables” led the frontline assault on Al Capone’s bootlegging empire. Now he would confront a case that would redefine his storied career.
Award-winning author Daniel Stashower shines a fresh light on one of the most notorious puzzles in the annals of crime, and uncovers the gripping story of Ness’s hunt for a sadistic killer who was as brilliant as he was cool and composed, a mastermind who was able to hide in plain sight. American Demon reconstructs this ultimate battle of wits between a hero and a madman.” ~ Book Browse

A Day in the life of a zookeeper.
2023-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Chattanooga Zoo presents “A Day in the life of a Zookeeper”.
An educator explores the different aspects of a zookeeper’s daily job tasks and the various roles a zoo plays in conservation.
This program is for all ages and will meet at City Hall West Room. No pre-registration required.

Collegedale Rocks! Family Garden Snake Project
2023-07-26 16:00 - 17:30 | TN
It’s Summer time and we would love your help creating our inaugural rock-garden-art project. Everyone will grab a rock and paint their own unique design. Each rock will be used to create a long “garden snake” that will decorate the library’s flower beds. We would love for you to join us Wednesday, July 26th at 4:00 PM for this slithering good time!
Location: Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room

Summer Reading Party 2023
2023-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
It’s the final culmination of Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now! We will celebrate the end of Summer Reading on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Collegedale Commons.
There will be fun games, crafts, a petting zoo, community project and a Reading Rainbow photo booth, popsicles and our special guest of honor – Chattanooga Magic’s very own Magician!
All readers are invited – no library card required!

One-on-One Financial Advice - Free Service from a Money Management Expert
2023-08-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The Library is offering One-on-One sessions with Anthony Young who is a financial advisor from Thrivent, a nonprofit financial organization. 30 minute sessions are free and private in our meeting room.
Getting your finances in order isn’t always easy or clear. That’s why Anthony is here to provide the expertise and support you need. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for a meaningful retirement, you deserve personalized financial guidance driven by what’s important to you. Together, we’ll assess your financial picture and explore how you can:
There are 4 sessions available starting at 5:00 p.m. Sessions are free, but limited, please register for a session (only one session per person); if you need to cancel, please let us know so we can contact someone on the waiting list. If you do not get a session this time, the library will be hosting Anthony again on future dates.​ *No products are sold*

Crime Reads Book Club
2023-08-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Crime Reads Book Club will be discussing Lawrence Block’s Beggars Can’t Be Choosers!
Location: The Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room
Lawrence Block is one of the most widely recognized names in the mystery genre. He has been named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as a recipient of prizes in France, Germany, and Japan. He received the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime Writers’ Association—only the third American to be given this award. He is a prolific author, having written more than fifty books and numerous short stories, and is a devoted New Yorker and an enthusiastic global traveler.
“Bernie Rhodenbarr is a personable chap, a good neighbor, a passable poker player. His chosen profession, however, might not sit well with some. Bernie is a burglar, a good one, effortlessly lifting valuables from the not-so-well-protected abodes of well-to-do New Yorkers like a modern-day Robin Hood. (The poor, as Bernie would be the first to tell you, alas, have nothing worth stealing.)
He’s not perfect, however; he occasionally makes mistakes. Like accepting a paid assignment from a total stranger to retrieve a particular item from a rich man’s apartment. Like still being there when the cops arrive. Like having a freshly slain corpse lying in the next room, and no proof that Bernie isn’t the killer.
Now he’s really got his hands full, having to locate the true perpetrator while somehow eluding the police — a dirty job indeed, but if Bernie doesn’t do it, who will?”
Meets in the Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room. Refreshments served.

Friends of Collegedale Public Library Local Author Presentation: J. Kasper Kramer
2023-08-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Friends of Collegedale Public Library’s Local Author Presentation: J. Kasper Kramer’s The List of Unspeakable Fears.
J. Kasper Kramer is the author of the acclaimed novel The Story That Cannot Be Told as well as The List of Unspeakable Fears. She’s an author and English professor in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing and once upon a time lived in Japan, where she taught at an international school. When she’s not curled up with a book, Kramer loves researching lost fairy tales, playing video games, and fostering kittens. Visit her at JKasperKramer.com.
Meets in the Collegedale Public Library Meeting Room on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Adult Craft: Hoop Embroidery
2023-08-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Thanks to a generous donation, we will learn how to hoop embroidery together. Participants will select an 8” hoop kit of various designs that includes all of the necessary supplies with detailed instructions! This will be a great opportunity for us to work together and learn a new skill at the library. If you’re already a well-versed hoop embroiderer – we would love for you to join us too. We can all learn from each other.
