Katie Lamb Public Library

Origami Workshop: Pumpkins & Ghosts
2024-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some Fall fun and paper crafting. We will learn to fold paper pumpkins and ghosts in this month’s origami workshop. This is a fun activity for all ages and families. This program is open to anyone in the community, free and no library card requirement.

Trick or Treat at the Library
2024-10-31 15:00 - 19:00 | TN
Stop by the Collegedale Public Library between 3:00 – 7:00 PM on Halloween night in your costume or wearing your favorite Halloween or Fall shirt to receive a Fall treat bag from your local Collegedale librarians. We hope that each and every one of you has a fun, happy and safe night and we hope to see some of you in the library. While supplies last, first come, first served. No library card requirement.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2024-11-05 17:30 - 19:30 | West Room City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37363
Join us this month for a one-shot! We will be using pre-made characters this time for ease. No experience is needed.
Located in the West Room of City Hall.

Family Board Game Night
2024-11-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us for a laid back afternoon of board game fun. We supply the games and location. This activity is open to all ages and there is no library card requirement.

String Theory
2024-11-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Bring any style of needlework project (knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery…) to this informal gathering and talk about books, recipes, and whatever else strikes your fancy while you work.

Origami Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
2024-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some Fall fun and paper crafting. We will learn to fold holiday ornaments for Christmas season decorating and tree trimming in this month’s origami workshop. This is a fun activity for all ages and families. This program is open to anyone in the community, free and no library card requirement.

Basic Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers
2024-11-14 14:00 - 14:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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!
Open to all community members – no library card requirement.

Collegedale Family BINGO Night
2024-11-26 17:30 - 18:30 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Gingerbread Wars
2024-12-03 17:30 - 18:30 | TN
Get ready for a deliciously fun challenge at the library! Gather your friends and put your creativity to the test in our Gingerbread Wars. Teams will design and build amazing structures using graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations—all while exploring engineering and design principles. Limited availability; first come, first served.

One-on-One with a Financial Advisor
2024-12-04 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 non-profit 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 PM: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30. 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. *No products will be sold*
Pre-register today to reserve a spot!
Open to any and all community members – no library card membership required.

Tales and Tails with Phoenix the Therapy Dog
2024-12-11 16:00 - 17:00 | TN
Celebrate the holiday season with us at the library! Meet Phoenix, our colorful therapy dog, and his owner Cu for a festive hour filled with joy. Enjoy a delightful Christmas story read aloud, interact with Phoenix, and get creative with a fun craft activity!
Bring your family and friends for a heartwarming experience that spreads holiday cheer and creativity. Don’t miss out on this paws-itively wonderful event!

Family Origami Workshop: Snowflakes
2024-12-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some holiday fun and paper crafting. We will learn to fold super cool, large, 3-D paper snowflakes for winter and the holiday season during this month’s origami workshop. This is a fun activity for all ages as well as families. This program is open to anyone in the community, free and no library card requirement.

Basic Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers
2024-12-12 14:00 - 14:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 + babies/toddlers!
This program is open to any and all community members – no library card membership required.

Happy Birthday Taylor Swift Party
2024-12-12 16:30 - 18:00 | West Room City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37363
Join us in the West Room of the Collegedale City Hall Building for a sparkling night of fun for our 2nd Annual Taylor Swift Birthday! Help us celebrate her birthday this December with an array of activities to include: cupcake decorating, friendship bracelet making, music and karaoke, a pinata bust, photo booth, temporary tattoos and face jewels, Taylor-approved coloring sheets, buttons and bookmarks, etc.
Participants are encouraged to wear their best Taylor Eras Tour outfits/costumes and winners will be chosen to win Taylor prize packs!
This is a first come, first served activity. Our first 40 guests will receive a complimentary pair of red heart sunglasses!

Friends of the Katie Lamb Public Library Book Sale
2024-12-14 - 2024-12-28 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The Friends of the Katie Lamb Public Library in Collegedale, TN will host their semi-annual Book Sale Saturday, December 14 – Saturday, December 28, 2024.
The library will have one of it largest selections of materials for sale this season. We will have books for all ages, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, etc.
Prices:
Children’s Books – $1.00
Hardcover Young Adult Books – $2.00
Hardcover Adult Books – $2.00
Mass Paperbacks (i.e. smaller Romance, Westerns, etc) – $0.25
Magazines – $0.25
Audiobooks – $2.00
DVDs – $1.00

Chess Club
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging Chess Club event at the library! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, all skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own board as the library has a limited amount.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-01-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
Join us this month to play D&D! We will meet for session 0 on the 13th to make our characters and then begin the campaign on the 14th and play again on the 28th. No experience is needed.
Ages 11+, Limited Availabiliy
Session 0 will be held in the library. On the 14th and 28th, we will play in the West Room of City Hall.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | West Room City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37363

One-on-One with a Financial Advisor
2025-01-15 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 non-profit 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 PM: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30. 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. Open to the community – no library card requirement. *No products will be sold*
Pre-register today to reserve a spot!
*We will email you a couple days prior to the scheduled date to establish a time slot so please watch for an email from the library.

Sign Language Basics for Babies and Toddlers
2025-01-23 14:30 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 activity is open to anyone in the community – no library card requirement!

Pizza & Board Games!
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Winter Potluck & Recipe Swap
2025-01-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Come and join us for a first ever Winter Potluck and Recipe Swap at the Katie Lamb Public Library in Collegedale. Bring your favorite dish and recipe instructions to share with everyone while you sample other delicious home-cooked meals. Open to any adults, young adults/teens who enjoy cooking or baking and would like to participate – no library card membership required.
Register online ahead of time so that we may plan accordingly.

Origami Workshop: Seed Starter Pots
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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.

Origami Workshop: Valentine’s Day!
2025-02-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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.

SAU Women In STEM Presentation
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us this month to play D&D!
Ages 11+, Limited Availability

One-on-One with a Financial Advisor
2025-02-12 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 non-profit 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 PM: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30. 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. Open to the community – no library card requirement. *No products will be sold*
Pre-register today to reserve a spot! We will reach out to you via email the day ahead of the event to establish the thirty minute time slot.

Tales and Tails
2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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.
