Common Thread - Women's Prize Winner
2022-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | TN
This month’s theme is “Any book from the Women’s Prize shortlist/longlist/winner list.” Follow this link for ideas: https://www.womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/about/previous-winners
Email olivia.forehand@dev.collegedalepubliclibrary.org for your Zoom invitation.

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Animals & Food
2022-04-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This storytime has been combined for both babies and toddlers with easy stories, music, and fun! For up to 36 months.
Registration is required at this time. Due to high demand, we ask that you sign in for your program up to 5 minutes before.
After that time, any unfilled places are on a first come, first served basis. Please register once for each child you are bringing. Parents/caregivers do not need to register. If you are unsure as to whether your registrations went through, please call the library at 423-396-9300 to verify.

Kid's Club - Lego Robotics
2022-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This Kid’s Club is featuring a new STEM program that combines colorful LEGO elements and Scratch coding to build projects with limitless creative designs. This program is for school-age kids K-5th grade.
Registration is required at this time. Due to high demand, we ask that you sign in for your program up to 5 minutes before.
After that time, any unfilled places are on a first come, first served basis. Please register once for each child you are bringing. If you are unsure as to whether your registrations went through, please call the library at 423-396-9300 to verify.

Teen Ukranian Egg Art
2022-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Come join the teens as they create these eggs of art. The tradition is called pysanky — the beautiful painted Easter eggs that were originally created to bless every part of life in Ukraine as talismans of prosperity, healing, protection, long life and bounty. Ages 10 and up.

Preschool Storytime - Growing
2022-04-26 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Preschool Storytime is full of stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes to both entertain your little one and prepare them with early literacy skills. Ages 3-6
Registration is required at this time. Due to high demand, we ask that you sign in for your program up to 5 minutes before.
After that time, any unfilled places are on a first come, first served basis. Please register once for each child you are bringing. Parents/caregivers do not need to register. If you are unsure as to whether your registrations went through, please call the library at 423-396-9300 to verify.

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Bunny Business
2022-04-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Teen Robotics
2022-04-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Build cool Lego sets and program them to test out the design with Scratch coding! For ages 10 & up

Adult Book Club - CrimeReads
2022-04-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Welcome to the first Lew Archer, private investigator – a roving conscience who walks the treacherous frontier between criminal guilt and human sin. You are sure to find that Ross Macdonald’s “The Moving Target” blends sex, greed, and family hatred into an explosively readable crime novel.

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime - Garden
2022-05-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
This NEW outdoor storytime is for both babies and toddlers with easy stories, music, and fun. It meets outdoors at the Commons Pavilion. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to the program. For ages up to 36 months.
No registration required.

Kids Minecraft
2022-05-02 16:00 - 16:45 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Build anything you can imagine with a world of virtual blocks! Come visit the library’s realm and enjoy 45 minutes of Minecraft free play. This event is free to attend. Feel free to bring your own laptop if you’d like! This realm uses Java edition. Ages 7 to 12.
Online preregistration required.

Preschool Storytime - Confidence
2022-05-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Adult Craft: Macrame Wall Hanging
2022-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us in the library meeting room to make a macramé wall hanging in a hoop!

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Garden
2022-05-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

One-on-one with a Financial Advisor
2022-05-04 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 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:
• Help strengthen your financial position.
• Build emergency savings and manage debt.
• Protect your financial future.
• Care for your family after you’re gone.
• Invest with purpose and manage your assets.
• Explore more tax-efficient ways to manage your money.
• Save and prepare for income in retirement.
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*

Teen Minecraft
2022-05-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Come and join other teens in exploring each other’s builds and create your own designs! For ages 10 and up.

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime - Bugs
2022-05-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Bugs
2022-05-11 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This storytime has been combined for both babies and toddlers with with up to 30 minutes of easy stories, music, and fun! For up to 36 months.
Registration is required at this time. Due to high demand, we ask that you sign in for your program up to 5 minutes before.
After that time, any unfilled places are on a first come, first served basis. Please register once for each child you are bringing. Parents/caregivers do not need to register. If you are unsure as to whether your registrations went through, please call the library at 423-396-9300 to verify.

Kids Lego Robotic
2022-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Local Author Visit - Natalie Lloyd
2022-05-15 14:00 - 15:00 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Meet NYT Bestselling Author Natalie Lloyd on Sunday, May 15 in the West Room at City Hall.
Natalie Lloyd, a New York Times Bestselling Author of novels for young readers (and the young at heart), will be our Local Author Series presenter at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. With her signature blend of lyrical writing, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters, Lloyd is considered one of the most original voices writing for children today.
Hummingbird, which is scheduled for release this year and will be her seventh novel for kids, is Lloyd’s most personal book to date. It’s a story about a girl―armed with her trusty, snazzy wheelchair―who refuses to let her brittle bone disease stand in the way of adventure. Lloyd was born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and used a wheelchair or walker until seventh grade. She is thankful to be able to walk (sometimes with the help of a cute pink cane) and to advocate for greater accessibility.

Her first novel, A Snicker of Magic (2014), was an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, a top 10 Kids Indie Next Pick, and an NPR, iBooks and Parents Magazine best book of the year for children. The story has been optioned for television by Sony Tristar.
Lloyd’s other novels include The Key to Extraordinary (2016), The Problim Children trilogy (2017-2019), and Over the Moon (2019). These books have won accolades from Entertainment Weekly, Junior Library Guild, SIBA, Amazon, and Bank Street College of Education, among others. Silverswift (2020), her first Audible Original, is a mermaid tale set on St. Simons Island in Georgia.
Lloyd, who grew up in a small town in East Tennessee, now writes in the shadows beside a sunny window in Chattanooga. She loves adventuring with her husband, Justin, and their dogs.
She says: “I think one of the biggest hurdles in creating anything is just starting—giving yourself permission to get it on the page (or any workspace), even if it’s messy. When you get back to it later, you’ll be surprised by the beauty in that mess.”

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime - Feelings
2022-05-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
This NEW outdoor storytime is for both babies and toddlers with up to 30 minutes of easy stories, music, and fun. It meets outdoors at the Commons Pavilion. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to the program. For ages up to 36 months.
No registration required.

Kids Lego Club
2022-05-16 16:00 - 16:45 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
What’s better than a massive pile of LEGO bricks? Absolutely nothing! Stop by our kid’s LEGO club and enjoy 45 minutes of LEGO freeplay. Ages 6 to 12.
Online preregistration required.

Computer Basics: Microsoft Word
2022-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn Microsoft Word but weren’t sure where to start? Join us in the library meeting room on Tuesday May 17 at 6:00 pm to learn the basics of Word!

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Feelings
2022-05-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This storytime has been combined for both babies and toddlers with up to 30 minutes of easy stories, music, and fun! For up to 36 months.
Registration is required at this time. Due to high demand, we ask that you sign in for your program up to 5 minutes before.
After that time, any unfilled places are on a first come, first served basis. Please register once for each child you are bringing. Parents/caregivers do not need to register. If you are unsure as to whether your registrations went through, please call the library at 423-396-9300 to verify.

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime - Canceled due to Weather
2022-05-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Canceled due to the weather. Please join us next Monday!
This NEW outdoor storytime is for both babies and toddlers with up to 30 minutes of easy stories, music, and fun. It meets outdoors at the Commons Pavilion. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to the program. For ages up to 36 months.
No registration required.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2022-05-24 - 2022-06-05 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
ITEMS $2 or LESS!
Friends of the Library Annual Spring Sale is BACK! It begins Tuesday, May 24 through Sunday, June 5. Closed on Memorial day, Monday, May 30. The bag sale will take place on Sunday, June 5 from 1:00 to 5:00.

Common Thread Book Club
2022-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | TN
This month’s theme is “A book whose movie or TV adaptation you’ve seen (but you haven’t read the book).” Email olivia.forehand@dev.collegedalepubliclibrary.org for your Zoom invitation.

CrimeReads
2022-05-28 15:30 - 16:30 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Join the Adult Book Club CrimeReads on Saturday in the East Room to discuss Don DeLillo’s book Libra.
An eerily convincing fictional speculation on the events leading up to the assassinationof John F. Kennedy.
DeLillo chronicles Lee Harvey Oswald’s odyssey from troubled teenager to a man of precarious stability who imagines himself an agent of history. Libra is a grave, haunting, and brilliant examination of an event that has become an indelible part of the American psyche.
