Katie Lamb Public Library

"New" Chess Club
2023-03-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
“NEW” All-Ages Chess Club on February 20 at 4:00
Chess club is meeting once a month for those who play or for those who want to learn this board game of strategic skill! Bring your own Chess game or use the one provided.
All ages are welcome.

Preschool Storytime - Fairytales
2023-03-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-03-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join Katherine as she travels to magical places in this month’s fairytale books.
This early literacy program is for ages 3 to 5 with stories, music and craft.

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Fairytales
2023-03-22 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
Fairytales in March, so join Bailey for stories beginning “Once upon a time” and ending “happily ever after”.
An early literacy program for 0 to 36 months with stories, movement and music.

Teen Robotics
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Build cool Lego figures and make them move with simple scratch programming!

Baby & Toddler Playtime
2023-03-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-03-29 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
An early literacy program for 0 to 36 months with stories, movement and music.

Kids Lego Club
2023-03-27 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 Playtime
2023-03-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-03-30 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This early literacy program is for ages 3 to 5 with stories, music and craft.

Kids Lego Robotics
2023-03-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-12 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 1st – 5th grade.
Please pre-register for one space per month.

CrimeReads Book Club
2023-04-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This month’s CrimeRead discussion is The Searcher by Tana French.
Retired detective Cal Hooper moves to a remote village in rural Ireland. His plans are to fix up the dilapidated cottage he’s bought, to walk the mountains, to put his old police instincts to bed forever.
Then a local boy appeals to him for help. His brother is missing, and no one in the village, least of all the police, seems to care. And once again, Cal feels that restless itch.
Something is wrong in this community, and he must find out what, even if it brings trouble to his door.

Baby & Toddler Storytime
2023-04-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
What is the weather today in Storytime?
An early literacy program for 0 to 36 months with stories, movement and music.

Preschool Storytime - Weather
2023-04-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
It may be sunny, cloudy or raining in Storytime today.
This early literacy program is for ages 3 to 5 with stories, music and craft.

Free One-on-One Financial Advice
2023-04-05 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:
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
2023-04-06 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 on projects with other teens!

Closed Easter Sunday
2023-04-09 | TN
The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 9.

Baby & Toddler Playtime
2023-04-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-12 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This early literacy program for age 0 to 36 months is designed for activity and movement.

Kids Minecraft
2023-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 Playtime
2023-04-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This early literacy program for age 3 to 5 is designed for activity and movement.

Adult Craft - Paper Dolls
2023-04-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
You asked, and now it’s time! Join us in the library meeting room to cut and craft fashionable antique-style paper dolls.

Teen Easter Scrape Art
2023-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Make beautiful Easter themed paintings with a fun scraping technique!

Local Author Visit - Judith Nembhard
2023-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The Friends of the Collegedale Public Library presents Local Author Judith Nembhard on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00.
Judith Nembhard was born in Jamaica and grew up amid the island’s lush scenery, which influenced her writing. Her early fascination with language led her to complete three degrees in English, including a doctorate from the University of Maryland College Park. Her articles have appeared in professional journals, religious and secular magazines, devotional anthologies, and newspapers. She writes Christian fiction and has earned writing awards in the Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, Deep River Books Contest, and Southern Writers Magazine Short Story Contest. She is featured in the Southern Writers Magazine Galaxy of Stars.
A woman of faith, Judith has shared her spiritual vision with audiences at commencements, Women’s Day celebrations, and women’s retreats. She has given workshops on writing and improving public speaking skills.
Judith has two adult sons. She has teaching and writing as her greatest loves and reading as her most passionate hobby. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

New Chess Club
2023-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This program is for all ages and no experience necessary.
