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April 13, 2021, 12:00 PM
Take it easy with Dr. Brian King and the Professional Book Nerds webinar2021-04-13T12:00:00Topic
Take it easy with Dr. Brian King and the Professional Book Nerds
Description
Join us for a free, live conversation and Q&A with Dr. Brian King to discuss the Big Library Read selected book, The Art of Taking it Easy.
Topics may include the following:
-Techniques for managing stress
-How to embrace humor in everyday life
-The process of writing The Art of Taking it Easy
-And bears, obviously-
We will also provide opportunities for readers to submit questions real-time for Dr. King about his career, comedy, and, of course, the bears.
Find unlimited access to his ebook via Tennessee READS with the Libby and Overdrive apps. Readers have a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and signed book by the author if they use #biglibraryread on social media.
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Apr 13, 2021 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Registration Required with the host (not WCPLS).
Event LocationFranklinTN37064 Topic
Take it easy with Dr. Brian King and the Professional Book Nerds
Description
Join us for a free, live conversation and Q&A with Dr. Brian King to discuss the Big Library Read selected book, The Art of Taking it Easy.
Topics may include the following:
-Techniques for managing stress
-How to embrace humor in everyday life
-The process of writing The Art of Taking it Easy
-And bears, obviously-
We will also provide opportunities for readers to submit questions real-time for Dr. King about his career, comedy, and, of course, the bears.
Find unlimited access to his ebook via Tennessee READS with the Libby and Overdrive apps. Readers have a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and signed book by the author if they use #biglibraryread on social media.
Time
Apr 13, 2021 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Registration Required with the host (not WCPLS).
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April 13, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Virtual via Zoom
Readings on Racial Justice Book Club2021-04-13T17:00:00This month's theme is immigration and race and are discussing The Book of Rosy: a mother's story of separation at the border by Rosayra Pablo Cruz and Julie Schwietert Collazo. This autobiographical title tells the story of a mother and daughter separated while crossing the southern border.
For more detailed information, see the following presentation from Texas Book Festival, where the author of The Book of Rosy, as well as several other authors, discuss issues of race and immigration.
Program recording.
Join us via Zoom! Register for the link and password.
Virtual via ZoomFranklinTN37064 This month's theme is immigration and race and are discussing The Book of Rosy: a mother's story of separation at the border by Rosayra Pablo Cruz and Julie Schwietert Collazo. This autobiographical title tells the story of a mother and daughter separated while crossing the southern border.
For more detailed information, see the following presentation from Texas Book Festival, where the author of The Book of Rosy, as well as several other authors, discuss issues of race and immigration.
Program recording.
Join us via Zoom! Register for the link and password.
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April 15, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Best Reads Book Club Online2021-04-15T13:00:00The Best Reads Book Club meets via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. New readers are welcome.
Registration requires a valid email to receive the Zoom link. Zoom is an online service accessible via computers or devices via a free app. Register: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=7792&EventID=423055
2021:
January Library Book by Susan Orlean (paperback, 336 pgs)
February This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger (hardcover, 464 pgs)
March Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore (paperback, 464 pgs)
For the complete reading list visit the Book Club page at: https://www.wcpltn.org/327/Book-Groups and select Main.
Event LocationFranklinTN37064 The Best Reads Book Club meets via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. New readers are welcome.
Registration requires a valid email to receive the Zoom link. Zoom is an online service accessible via computers or devices via a free app. Register: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=7792&EventID=423055
2021:
January Library Book by Susan Orlean (paperback, 336 pgs)
February This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger (hardcover, 464 pgs)
March Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore (paperback, 464 pgs)
For the complete reading list visit the Book Club page at: https://www.wcpltn.org/327/Book-Groups and select Main.
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April 16, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Virtual via Zoom
Covid-related Poisonings and Tennessee Poison Center Resources Lunch and Learn2021-04-16T12:00:00In light of the recent increases in Covid-related poisonings, for Poison Prevention Week this year Brittaney R. Jenkins from the Tennessee Poison Center will present live via Zoom about the resources available through the Tennessee Poison Center and safety tips for handling Covid-related poisonings.
Virtual via ZoomFranklinTN37064 In light of the recent increases in Covid-related poisonings, for Poison Prevention Week this year Brittaney R. Jenkins from the Tennessee Poison Center will present live via Zoom about the resources available through the Tennessee Poison Center and safety tips for handling Covid-related poisonings.
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April 19, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Virtual Program
Conservation starts at home. Learn how to turn your garden into a Certified Monarch Waystation or a Certified Wildlife Habitat. We’ll explore reasons for certifying your garden and the certification process. Help protect our birds, butterflies and other critters, as well as increase neighborhood awareness of our ecosystem.
The Williamson County Public Library and the Williamson County Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau are happy to present this program ONLINE so everyone can safely participate at home on your smart phone, tablet or computer. When you register for an online program, please include a valid email address. We will email login details the day before each event, so please be sure to check the “send email reminder” option when you register.
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April 19, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Virtual via Zoom
Literary Ladies Book Club2021-04-19T18:00:00The Literary Ladies Book Club is a group just for the girls. We like to have in depth discussions of the merits and plot points of a wide variety of works, and welcome new and different perspectives. This month we're discussing The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall.
Virtual via ZoomFranklinTN37064 The Literary Ladies Book Club is a group just for the girls. We like to have in depth discussions of the merits and plot points of a wide variety of works, and welcome new and different perspectives. This month we're discussing The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall.
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April 20, 2021, 1:00 PM - April 27, 2021, 1:00 PM @ Virtual Program
Adult Virtual Trivia Challenge - General Knowledge 22021-04-20T13:00:00Our 5th WCPL Virtual Trivia game is General Trivia Knowledge, Part 2. Registration for the challenge is extended until 4/20. The self-paced Kahoot will be open for one week, starting 4/20 at 1 PM and ending on 4/27 at 1 PM. Once registration is over, we will send an email with a link to that specific game in Kahoot. You do not need to create an account in Kahoot, you just must open the link on a device (mobile, laptop, or desktop) with a web browser. You will have to use the same device to log in and out of the game. At the beginning of the game you set up a nickname in Kahoot. Try to use part of your name (three consecutive letters from your last name) so we are able to award our winners and frequent participants. Rules of the Game: Each question is multiple choice, only one of the four choices will be correct, and there are 30 seconds to answer each question. You must click "NEXT" to progress to the next question.
Standings are in Kahoot and will be in follow up email.
Virtual Program1314 Columbia AvenueFranklinTN37064 Our 5th WCPL Virtual Trivia game is General Trivia Knowledge, Part 2. Registration for the challenge is extended until 4/20. The self-paced Kahoot will be open for one week, starting 4/20 at 1 PM and ending on 4/27 at 1 PM. Once registration is over, we will send an email with a link to that specific game in Kahoot. You do not need to create an account in Kahoot, you just must open the link on a device (mobile, laptop, or desktop) with a web browser. You will have to use the same device to log in and out of the game. At the beginning of the game you set up a nickname in Kahoot. Try to use part of your name (three consecutive letters from your last name) so we are able to award our winners and frequent participants. Rules of the Game: Each question is multiple choice, only one of the four choices will be correct, and there are 30 seconds to answer each question. You must click "NEXT" to progress to the next question.
Standings are in Kahoot and will be in follow up email.
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April 24, 2021, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5th Annual TN Poets Day2021-04-24T09:00:00Opening Speech by WC Mayor Rogers Anderson
Welcome & PFTN Awards Presentation by Founder /Organizer- Veera Dr. Rajaratnam S.
PFTN’s Monthly Featured Poets & TN POETs Open Mic Poetry Readings
Singer/Songwriter Kathryn Adams’ Songs Performance, An Interview of 'JOYPOET'
VeerajaR on PFTN's Community Outreach Efforts & Poetry Events - by WCPL Director Dolores Greenwald
TN POET Jeff Hardin’s Craft Talk****
All EVENTs are RECORDED and Aired on WC-TV, TN on April 24th & LiveStream online via YouTube!
Starts @ 9:00 AM CST
Please check WC-TV, TN Link on Apr. 24th:
https://tn-williamsoncounty4.civicplus.com/629/On-Demand
Event LocationFranklinTN37064 Opening Speech by WC Mayor Rogers Anderson
Welcome & PFTN Awards Presentation by Founder /Organizer- Veera Dr. Rajaratnam S.
PFTN’s Monthly Featured Poets & TN POETs Open Mic Poetry Readings
Singer/Songwriter Kathryn Adams’ Songs Performance, An Interview of 'JOYPOET'
VeerajaR on PFTN's Community Outreach Efforts & Poetry Events - by WCPL Director Dolores Greenwald
TN POET Jeff Hardin’s Craft Talk****
All EVENTs are RECORDED and Aired on WC-TV, TN on April 24th & LiveStream online via YouTube!
Starts @ 9:00 AM CST
Please check WC-TV, TN Link on Apr. 24th:
https://tn-williamsoncounty4.civicplus.com/629/On-Demand
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April 27, 2021, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Virtual Program
Virtual Alzheimer's & Dementia Series: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia2021-04-27T13:30:00This general overview of Alzheimer’s and dementia explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, examines what happens in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s, identifies FDA-approved treatments available for some symptoms, looks at what’s on the horizon for Alzheimer’s research, and offers helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.
The Williamson County Public Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter are happy to present this program ONLINE so everyone can safely participate at home on your smart phone, tablet or computer. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please contact Kelsey Williams at kewilliams@alz.org or 615-622-4182 with any questions! You can share questions you’d like our presenters to address during the presentation by typing them in the Questions & Comments box when you register.
Virtual Program1314 Columbia AvenueFranklinTN37064 This general overview of Alzheimer’s and dementia explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, examines what happens in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s, identifies FDA-approved treatments available for some symptoms, looks at what’s on the horizon for Alzheimer’s research, and offers helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.
The Williamson County Public Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter are happy to present this program ONLINE so everyone can safely participate at home on your smart phone, tablet or computer. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please contact Kelsey Williams at kewilliams@alz.org or 615-622-4182 with any questions! You can share questions you’d like our presenters to address during the presentation by typing them in the Questions & Comments box when you register.
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