Pizza & Board Games!
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us for a laid back afternoon of board game fun and free pizza dinner! We supply the games and location. This activity is open to all ages and there is no library card requirement.

Playtime
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-30 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for free play! All children age 0-5.

Origami Workshop: Seed Starter Pots
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:30
Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some Winter fun and paper crafting. We will learn to fold seed starter pots to help you get ahead of planting season. This program is open to anyone in the community, free and there is no library card requirement.

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-02-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-19 10:30 - 11:00
This early literacy program for ages 0 to 36 months is designed for activity and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*
Theme: Cats

Book Besties
2025-02-03 16:45 - 17:45, 2025-03-03 16:45 - 17:45
A book club for ages 7-13. Read any book, then come to book club to discuss, snack, and do an activity.

Preschool Storytime
2025-02-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-20 10:30 - 11:00
Preschool storytime is an early literacy program for ages 3 to 5 years old with stories, music, and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*
Theme: Cats

Lego Free Play
2025-02-05 16:00 - 17:00
Unleash your creativity at our Lego Free Play event! Join us for a fun and engaging session where you can build anything your imagination dreams up using our extensive collection of Lego bricks. Completed builds will be displayed in the library, so you can show off your amazing creations to the whole community. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of construction, collaboration, and creativity!

Origami Workshop: Valentine’s Day!
2025-02-06 17:30 - 18:30
Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some February fun and paper crafting. We will learn to fold precious paper hearts for you to share with your favorite Valentines. This program is open to anyone in the community, free and no library card requirement.

Crafty Cooking: Cookie Dough
2025-02-10 16:30 - 17:30
Join us at the library for a sweet, hands-on cooking experience! In this fun and safe class, you’ll learn how to make delicious, no-bake cookie dough that’s safe to eat straight from the bowl. Explore the science of baking, learn basic cooking skills, and take home your own batch of cookie dough to share! Don’t miss out on this tasty STEM adventure—perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and an interest in food science! (Limited Availability; first come, first served.)

SAU Women In STEM Presentation
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00
View a presentation given by the Women in STEM club of Southern Adventist University in honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
All ages welcome!

D&D Club
2025-02-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:30
Join us this month to play D&D!
Ages 11+, Limited Availability

Tales and Tails
2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the season of love with us at the library! Meet Phoenix, our colorful therapy dog, and his owner Cu for an hour full of heartwarming fun. Enjoy a delightful Valentine’s Day story, interact with Phoenix, and get creative with a dog-themed Valentine’s craft! All ages are welcome to attend.

Chess Club
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:00
Calling all chess enthusiasts – whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, the library’s Chess Club is the place to be! Join us for a fun and engaging session where you’ll play chess with others! Chess is not only fun but also strengthens important skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, compete, and grow your chess skills! Please bring your own chess board as the library has limited availability.

Sign Language Basics for Babies and Toddlers
2025-02-27 14:00 - 14:30
Our Collegedale neighbor, student and library patron Ms. Ellie will be here to teach us some of the basics of ASL communication to toddlers and baby + their parent, grandparent or other guardian. She will demonstrate greetings, basic words and emotions in order to allow our youngest patrons to communicate before developing their verbal skills. Join Ms. Ellie for a taste of ASL communications for parents and babies/toddlers!
This is a free program provided by your local library, no library card membership is required.

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-03-03 10:30 - 11:00
This early literacy program for ages 0 to 36 months is designed for activity and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*
Theme: Transportation

Mardi Gras Drop-in Event at the Library!
2025-03-04
Laissez les bon temps! Let the good times roll! Drop-in Mardi Gras event at the Library! Starting at 11:00 AM until supplies run out – we will have New Orleans tunes, a mask making station, bracelet making station and Mardi Gras coloring sheets. Each individual checking out a book will receive a strand of beads. We will also have cake to celebrate the occasion.

Preschool Storytime
2025-03-04 10:30 - 11:00
Preschool storytime is an early literacy program for ages 3 to 5 years old with stories, music, and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*
Theme: Transportation
