Origami Workshop: Autumn Leaves Garland!

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

Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some early Fall fun. We will learn to fold various styles of autumn leaves in this month's origami workshop. We will provide twine to string these up to make a festive fall garland to hang in your home! This would be a great activity for […]

Local Author Visit: Tyler Boyd’s The Biggs Machine

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

Join the Friends of the Collegedale Public Library as they host local author Tyler Boyd who will discuss his book - The Biggs Machine - Historical/Non-Fiction. Open to everyone - no library card requirement. For the first half of the 20th Century in Polk County, Tennessee, Sheriff Burch Biggs reigned supreme. From 1904 to 1948, […]

One-on-One with a Financial Advisor

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 […]

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Adult Craft: Fall Gnomes

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

Home, sweet gnome! We will be painting 7” ceramic gnomes in September to kick off the first month of Fall. Be creative, paint and decorate a whimsical, realistic or abstract design to set off your gnome’s personality. Display it on your patio, in your yard, on your mantle or table’s centerpiece this Fall. All Adult […]

Intro to Mahjong for Beginners

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

Join us at the Collegedale Public Library for an introductory meeting of the new game sensation, Mahjong. This tile-based game dates back to 19th Century China with regional variants across Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. It is considered a game of skill, strategy and luck. We are hosting this meeting to allow local novice […]

Family Event: Charm-ing Color Scratch Bookmarks

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

Join us Thursday afternoon for an easy, customizable bookmark craft. We will use tools to scratch a colorful design or name onto your bookmark. Then we will add a satin tassel with a cute charm of your choosing. This craft is open to participants of all ages, first come, first served, no library card requirement. […]