CrimeReads
2022-09-17 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
CrimeReads Adult Book Club meets once a month and discusses books that usually involves a murder or other crime. We also usually serve a dessert that relates to the book. Last month as a tribute to the character Joyce and her need to take baked goods to people, we enjoyed a Lemon Drizzle cake. Come join our next discussion, Slow Horses by Mick Herron.

Joe Guy - Local Author Talk
2022-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Joe Guy is an award-winning author, newspaper columnist, storyteller, and historian from McMinn County in Southeast Tennessee. He is also a third-generation police officer who currently serves as McMinn County Sheriff and county historian. The Friends of Collegedale Public Library invite you to his presentation at Collegedale City Hall on Sunday, Sept. 18, beginning at 2 p.m.
With lost lore of Cherokee natives, forgotten stories of Civil War strife, recollections of cherished regional traditions, and much more, The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee offers something for everyone. It’s a captivating collection of tales that reflect the mystery of the hills and hollers from which they originate. As a man whose ancestors settled in McMinn County in 1830 and never left, Joe Guy knows the people of Southeast Tennessee. His writing springs from a deep understanding of where they live, how they think, and what challenges they face.
Join the author as he recounts the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind corner of Appalachia. The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee presents stories peppered with mountain flavor, all supported by scholarly research and historical inquiry. “If you enjoy little-known historical facts and stories from the area of Southeast Tennessee and the mountains of Western North Carolina,” says Guy, “then you will enjoy my series of books and historical articles.”

Local Author Tyler L. Boyd
2022-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Tyler L. Boyd has graciously stepped in to do this month’s Local Author Series sponsored by the Friends of the Collegedale Public Library. He will be discussing his latest book (2022) Nellie Kenyon: Trailblazing Tennessee Journalist, about a remarkable 20th-century woman in Tennessee state history that even has a Chattanooga angle.
Tyler L. Boyd was born and raised in Athens, Tennessee. He earned his B.A. in History and M.S. in Education from the University of Tennessee. He is a social studies teacher and has taught in Loudon, Bradley, and McMinn Counties. He is a Programs Committee member at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum and Vice President of the McMinn County Historical Society. He enjoys running, traveling, genealogy, and the cinema. His first book, Tennessee Statesman Harry T. Burn: Woman Suffrage, Free Elections and a Life of Service has won several awards, including the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Award of Distinction.

Outdoor Baby & Toddler - Exploring the world through sight
2022-09-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-09-26 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
This 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.

Kids Lego Club
2022-09-19 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 free play. Ages 6 to 12.

Preschool Storytime - Exploring the world through smell
2022-09-20 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
There is no registration but space is limited. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the program. Strollers will need to be left outside the meeting room.

Common Thread Book Club
2022-09-20 17:00 - 18:00 | TN
This month’s theme is “A book based on a true story.” Email olivia.forehand@dev.collegedalepubliclibrary.org for your Zoom invitation.

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Exploring the world through smell
2022-09-21 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.
There is no registration but space is limited. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the program. Strollers will need to be left outside the meeting room.

Outdoor Preschool Storytime - Explore the world through smell
2022-09-22 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Outdoor Preschool Storytime is full of stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes to both entertain your little one and prepare them with early literacy skills. This program meets outdoors at the Commons Pavilion. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to the program. Ages 3-6.

Teen Robotics
2022-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Build Legos and program them with Scratch programing! Ages 10 and up.

Preschool Storytime - Exploring the world through taste
2022-09-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Ancestry Basics
2022-09-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us in the library meeting room to learn the basics of using Ancestry.com Library Edition.

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Explore the world through taste
2022-09-28 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Kids Lego Robotics
2022-09-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This Kid’s Club is featuring a 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.
No pre-registration.

Library will be closed
2022-09-29 | TN
The Library will be closed today for staff enrichment. Items should not be due today. Please return materials at the back of the building.

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime
2022-10-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-10-10 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States

Kids Minecraft
2022-10-03 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 freeplay. Eight laptops are available on a first come first come first serve basis – feel free to bring your own laptop if you’d like! This realm uses Java edition. Ages 7 to 11.

Preschool Storytime
2022-10-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-10-11 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Adult Craft: 3D Paper Pumpkin
2022-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us in the library meeting room to make a festive fall pumpkin decoration out of card stock.

Baby & Toddler Storytime
2022-10-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-10-12 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

One-to-One Financial Advice
2022-10-05 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*

Outdoor Preschool Storytime
2022-10-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Collegedale Commons, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States

Teen Minecraft
2022-10-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Hang out in our Minecraft realm and build cool structures and collaborate with projects with other teens. For ages 10 and up. You can bring your own tablet or laptop for this program.

NEW School-age Storytime
2022-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This NEW storytime will meet once a month for school-age children that features stories and craft.

Local Author Dawn Hogan
2022-10-09 14:00 - 15:00 | City Hall​, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37315, United States
Join guest author Dawn Hogan on Sunday, October 9, to hear about her debut novel, Unbroken Bonds. This free presentation will begin at 2 p.m. in the West Room of Collegedale City Hall. She is the final presenter in the 2022 Emily McDonald Local Author Series, a gift to the community from the Friends of Collegedale Public Library.Hogan’s novel was inspired by the real-life experiences of four women who met in a Tennessee home for unwed mothers and became friends for life. In 1956, teenage girls are told that getting pregnant before marriage is the worst thing they can do. Joanna, Prissy, Jessie, and Mary are forced by their families into incarceration at the Frances Weston Home for Unwed Mothers in Knoxville. They endure a culture of shame and the soul-crushing tactics of nuns who coerce the teenagers into relinquishing their illegitimate babies. When tragedy strikes years later, these four women must decide whether to keep their past secret or to discover the fates of the children they were forced to give away.Hogan is a full-time author who lives in Huntsville, Ala., with her husband. She’s the mother of four grown children and a grandmother of two. She majored in English at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has always been drawn to creative endeavors, from Lego collector kits to crafting and remodeling projects. For 15 years, she and her husband owned a creative photography business and chronicled more than 400 weddings.She discovered her interest and talent for researching historical fiction when a friend gave her unsealed State of Tennessee adoption records and asked Hogan to find her birth mother, which she did in a matter of weeks. The stories and statistics she uncovered during that process led her to this book project.
