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Story Time @ Bethesda

October 20, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Bethesda Public Library

We are back to offering story time every week and now the weekly program is offered three times for your convenience. Come and join in for stories, songs, and activities. Our story time is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but all children are welcome.

Story Time @ Bethesda

October 20, 2021, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Bethesda Public Library

We are back to offering story time every week and now the weekly program is offered three times for your convenience. Come and join in for stories, songs, and activities. Our story time is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but all children are welcome.

Story Time @ Bethesda

October 27, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Bethesda Public Library

We are back to offering story time every week and now the weekly program is offered three times for your convenience. Come and join in for stories, songs, and activities. Our story time is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but all children are welcome.

Story Time @ Bethesda

October 27, 2021, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Bethesda Public Library

We are back to offering story time every week and now the weekly program is offered three times for your convenience. Come and join in for stories, songs, and activities. Our story time is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but all children are welcome.

Meteor Shower Viewing @ Timberland Park

October 20, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @

Timberland Park
 

The Williamson County Public Library System, in cooperation with Williamson County Parks and Recreation and the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors program will be having a get together at the Timberland Park on the Natchez Trace at mile marker 437.2 to watch the Orionid Meteor Shower. We have plans to meet rain or no so plan to come see some telescopes and shooting stars and learn how to start being a backyard astronomer.

Story Time @ College Grove

October 21, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ College Grove Community Library

We are back to offering story time every week and now the weekly program is offered three times for your convenience. Come and join in for stories, songs, and activities. Our story time is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but all children are welcome.

Tuesday Evening Book Club @ College Grove

October 26, 2021, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM @ College Grove Community Library

By popular Demand, the College Grove Community Library is starting another book group for those people who may not be able to attend the Tuesday Morning Book Club. Get in on the ground floor and help us figure out what we want to read and how we want to proceed. We will be starting on the last Tuesday of each month and the book for October is The Martian by Andy Weir. Our November read will be The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton, and the December book will be A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.

Story Time @ College Grove

October 28, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ College Grove Community Library

We are back to offering story time every week and now the weekly program is offered three times for your convenience. Come and join in for stories, songs, and activities. Our story time is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but all children are welcome.

READing Paws

October 23, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fairview Public Library

Young Writers Program

October 23, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Fairview Public Library

Computer Class

October 28, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Fairview Public Library

Please register before hand. Stop by or call 615-224-6087

Boo for Books

October 30, 2021, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Fairview Public Library

October Adult Crafts: Bows and Pinwheels

October 20, 2021, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @

The Williamson County Public Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue.

All library programs are free and open to the public.  Learn more about this event plus other library programs and services by calling the library at 615-595-1243, by visiting the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org and by subscribing to the library e-newsletter.

Please be aware that photos, screenshots, and videos may be taken at library events and activities for library use and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Best Reads Book Club Online

October 21, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Best Reads Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Learning Center on the second floor or in the Meeting Room on the first floor. New readers are welcome. 2021: July 15 American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins (2020, 400 pgs) August 19 Lab Girl by Hope Jahren (2017, 304 pgs) * Learning Center* September The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (2012, 416 pgs) October The Last Equation of Isaac Severy by Nova Jacobs (2018, 368 pgs) For the complete reading list visit the Book Club page at: https://www.wcpltn.org/327/Book-Groups and select Main.

Listen and Learn Music Series

October 21, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Meeting Room

Join artists from the Southern Trace Songwriters as they share their songs and stories...

Introduction to Ancestry® Library Edition

October 22, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Learning Center

Ancestry® Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. Learn how you can unlock the your story with sources such as census records, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. This guided introductory class is designed for beginning researchers who want to learn how to navigate the Ancestry Library database, find the information you need, and understand the basic concepts of genealogy research. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call Special Collections at 615-595-1246 or email us at SpecialCollections.Library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or need to cancel a registration.

All About the Libby App

October 22, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Learning Center

The OverDrive app is retiring in February! Everyone will be downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks on their smart phones or tablets using the Libby app. Bring your device and your library card with you for a hands-on demonstration of the setup and downloading process. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at 615-595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.

Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 1

October 25, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Learning Center

This class is for people with limited experience using word processing software. Participants will become familiar with the Word 2016 Home Tab, learn the basic MS Word tools, how to create, save and print documents, basic formatting commands, and how to cut and paste text. This is not a typing or keyboarding class. *Prerequisites: “Introduction to the Computer” or the equivalent skills. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at 615-595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.

Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 2

October 26, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Learning Center

This class is for people with limited experience using word processing software. Participants work with the Word 2016 Home, Layout and Insert tabs to learn the basic MS Word tools, make lists and bullets, create columns and insert pictures. *Prerequisites: “Introduction to Word, Part 1” or the equivalent skills. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at 615-595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.

Introduction to Microsoft Word, Part 3

October 27, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Learning Center

This class is for people with limited experience using word processing software. Participants will learn how to insert tables, hyperlinks, and review the Layout Tab. *Prerequisites: “Introduction to MS Word I, Parts 1 and 2” or the equivalent skills. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at 615-595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.

Southern Ghost Stories with Local Author Allen Sircy

October 27, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Main Library Franklin

From sprawling plantations to our charming Town Square, tales of ghostly activity are around every corner in Franklin! Come and meet Allen Sircy, author of Southern Ghost Stories - Franklin, Tennessee. After Allen's presentation featuring local ghost stories, there will be an opportunity to purchase books and get them autographed. We're sure you won't want to miss this thrilling event!

All About the Libby App

October 29, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Learning Center

The OverDrive app is retiring in February! Everyone will be downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks on their smart phones or tablets using the Libby app. Bring your device and your library card with you for a hands-on demonstration of the setup and downloading process. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at 615-595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.

Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time

October 20, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for this special interactive story time for parents, caregivers, and babies (0 to 18 months). Let's learn to love reading with songs, books, action rhymes, and more. Bring on the babies, and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success!

Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time

October 20, 2021, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for this special interactive story time for parents, caregivers, and babies (0 to 18 months). Let's learn to love reading with songs, books, action rhymes, and more. Bring on the babies, and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success!

MS. Liz’s Pre-school Story Time @ Main No registration needed.

October 21, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers and is in-person. Hurray!. Come join us for a half hour of stories and songs. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with percussion instruments, and discover a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us!

Ms. Liz’s Pre-school Story Time @ Main No registration needed.

October 21, 2021, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers and is in-person. Hurray!. Come join us for a half hour of stories and songs. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with percussion instruments, and discover a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us!

Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie

October 22, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more fun! With your 3-5 year old! Preschool Story Time with Stephanie (for 3-5 years old) Fridays @ 10:00-10:30AM or 10:45 -11:15 AM

Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie

October 22, 2021, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more fun! With your 3-5 year old! Preschool Story Time with Stephanie (for 3-5 years old) Fridays @ 10:00-10:30AM or 10:45 -11:15 AM

Read with Lucy

October 23, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Story Theater

Read with Lucy Saturday, October 23 10:30 -11:30. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to come read with Lucy, a trained therapy dog. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited and registration is required. Please sign up all children in a family who will be reading individually to assure they each have time to interact with Lucy and read. Registration begins October 16. Registered children will be scheduled to read at 10 minute intervals. Please call the children's department, 615-595-1244, following registration to obtain an assigned time.

Chess Club

October 23, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Meeting Room

Kids and teens ages 6 - 18 are invited to join our chess mentor, Dr. Dan, for an afternoon of learning and play. Attendance is limited and registration is required. Registration opens October 2. Children under the age of 12 must have an adult in the program with them. Each child or adult attending must register separately!

Toddler Time @ Main

October 26, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join us as we sing, listen to stories, shake our shakers and have fun. Please remember that space is limited.

Toddler Time @ Main

October 26, 2021, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join us as we sing, listen to stories, shake our shakers and have fun. Please remember that space is limited.

Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time

October 27, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for this special interactive story time for parents, caregivers, and babies (0 to 18 months). Let's learn to love reading with songs, books, action rhymes, and more. Bring on the babies, and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success!

Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time

October 27, 2021, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for this special interactive story time for parents, caregivers, and babies (0 to 18 months). Let's learn to love reading with songs, books, action rhymes, and more. Bring on the babies, and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success!

Ms. Liz’s Pre-school Story Time @ Main No registration needed.

October 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Ms. Liz’s Pre-school Story Time @ Main No registration needed.

October 28, 2021, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers and is in-person. Hurray!. Come join us for a half hour of stories and songs. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with percussion instruments, and discover a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us!

Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie

October 29, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more fun! With your 3-5 year old! Preschool Story Time with Stephanie (for 3-5 years old) Fridays @ 10:00-10:30AM or 10:45 -11:15 AM

Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie

October 29, 2021, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM @ Children's Activity Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more fun! With your 3-5 year old! Preschool Story Time with Stephanie (for 3-5 years old) Fridays @ 10:00-10:30AM or 10:45 -11:15 AM

Boo Books Event From the Friends of the Library

October 30, 2021, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Meeting Room

Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Toddler Time @Leipers Fork ***Please Register***

October 20, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Leiper's Fork Library

For children 18-35 months This is a free program and registration is requested. To Register: Call (615)794-7019, email us at leipersfork.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or visit the Leipers Fork Public Library during regular business hours. Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts. This program is designed so you and your child can participate together, so if you’re ready for some fun, these classes start promptly at 10:30 Am on Wednesdays!

Beginner Quilting Class- Series 1 @ Leipers Fork

October 21, 2021, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Leiper's Fork Library

***REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED*** This class will focus on the basics of quilting and will work on a crib sized nine patch quilt. Please register by visiting or calling the Leipers Fork Public Library during business hours; or email us at leipersfork.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. Physical supply lists are available at the library front desk.

Halloween Howl, Preschool Story Time @ Leipers Fork ***Please Register***

October 26, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Leiper's Fork Library

For Children ages 3-5 This is a free program and registration is requested. To Register: Call (615)794-7019, email us at leipersfork.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or visit the Leipers Fork Public Library during regular business hours. Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts. This program is designed so you and your child can participate together, so if you’re ready for some fun, these classes start promptly at 10:30 Am on Tuesdays!

Halloween Howl, Toddler Time @Leipers Fork ***Please Register***

October 27, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Leiper's Fork Library

For children 18-35 months This is a free program and registration is requested. To Register: Call (615)794-7019, email us at leipersfork.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or visit the Leipers Fork Public Library during regular business hours. Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts. This program is designed so you and your child can participate together, so if you’re ready for some fun, these classes start promptly at 10:30 Am on Wednesdays!

Beginner Quilting Class- Series 1 @ Leipers Fork

October 28, 2021, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Leiper's Fork Library

***REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED*** This class will focus on the basics of quilting and will work on a crib sized nine patch quilt. Please register by visiting or calling the Leipers Fork Public Library during business hours; or email us at leipersfork.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. Physical supply lists are available at the library front desk.

Baby and Me Open Playtime

October 20, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Nolensville Public Library

Join us for an informal play time for ages 0-18 months and get to know other caregivers in the area while the babies socialize. Older siblings are welcome.

Toddler Storytime

October 21, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Nolensville Public Library

Join us for songs and stories with Miss Lindsay!

Eclectic Readers: The Stranger in the Woods

October 21, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Nolensville Public Library

Book club discussion of the book "The Stranger in the Woods" by Michael Finkel.

Preschool Storytime

October 22, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Nolensville Public Library

Nolensville Needlers

October 22, 2021, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Nolensville Public Library

Baby and Me Open Playtime

October 27, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Nolensville Public Library

Join us for an informal play time for ages 0-18 months and get to know other caregivers in the area while the babies socialize. Older siblings are welcome.

Toddler Storytime

October 28, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Nolensville Public Library

Join us for songs and stories with Miss Lindsay!

Preschool Storytime

October 29, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Nolensville Public Library

Nolensville Needlers

October 29, 2021, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Nolensville Public Library

Teen Lego Club

October 21, 2021, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Teen Room

Teen Lego Club is open the third Wednesday of the month to build, decompress after classes, and create something new. Maybe a contest or two?

Teen Writer’s Group

October 25, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Teen Room

Want to write a story? Want some help? We will work on writing basics and developing ideas, whether it’s for an article or a book, fiction or non-fiction, or poetry or prose.

Teen Movie Afternoon

October 27, 2021, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Teen Room

Join us after school for a viewing of the classic spooky movie Hocus Pocus!