Preschool Storytime
2025-01-23 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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: Dogs

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.

String Theory
2025-01-25 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.

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 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us for free play! All children age 0-5.

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.

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

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.

Crime Reads Book Club: All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda
2025-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Crime Reads Book Club will be discussing All is Not Forgiven (Detectives Kenda & Wilson #1) by Joe Kenda.
The Homicide Hunter’s riveting debut novel proves that fiction really can be stranger than truth …
All Is Not Forgiven is the debut crime novel by television star Joe Kenda, a former homicide detective, whose hit series Homicide Hunter and Homicide Hunter: American Detective air on Investigation Discovery, the #1 true crime channel available in more than 80 million homes.
In this first novel, the rookie Det. Kenda investigates a 1975 case that begins with the murder of a beloved Colorado philanthropist and society figure whose husband, a gambler and womanizer, appears to have an air-tight alibi.
Mentored by his veteran partner Det. Lee Wilson, a former Nashville singer turned skilled investigator, Kenda’s case quickly attracts attention from the FBI, CIA, and Interpol, for its similarity to a string of killings involving wealthy married women. All the murders appear to have been committed by a hired professional whose trademark is the use of an unusual form of lethal ammunition that leaves no trace.
Detectives Kenda and Wilson travel across the country, following leads to Las Vegas and a mob “made man” pit boss who moonlights as a matchmaker for hit men. In this first extraordinary case, the detectives join a full law-enforcement blitz to track down a twisted killer who has made murder his business.
Joe Kenda is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career, with a closure rate of 92%. He is featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter, where he recounts stories of cases he solved. The show began in 2011 and lasted nine seasons.
This program is open to any community members, no library card membership required!

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 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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

Adult Craft: Queen of Hearts Wreath
2025-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
It’s February which means it’s time to break out the reds, pinks and hearts! Join us in making this fun, easy Valentine’s Day playing cards wreath to add a festive touch to your Winter door.
This activity is free to anyone in the community – no library card membership required!

Lego Free Play
2025-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 | 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.

Crafty Cooking: Cookie Dough
2025-02-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 | 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.
