Williamson County Public Library System

Join in on the fun that is our TEEN ADVISORY GROUP! You’ll get to pick books, anime, and dvds for our collection, help us plan programs for the Teen Department, and work on special projects that cater to YOUR interests and talents! Join us in the TEEN ROOM on the 2nd floor. Must be 12-18 to participate. *Snacks!* All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Join us for our monthly Anime Club! We’ll be viewing a popular anime movie. We’ll watch the anime, discuss it and pick what we want to watch next month! Join us in the Teen Room on the second floor. Must be between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate.

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

The Best Reads Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings are usually held in the Williamson Room on the second floor of the Main Library in Franklin. New readers are welcome. The November book is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah . Upcoming Reads Are: December 21 Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash January 18 The Door by Magda Szabo (Reading the New York Review of Books Classics translation) All library programs are free…

Join us for this special WEEKLY story time for parents, caregivers and their wee ones (0-18 months) . Let's learn to love reading with songs, board books, action rhymes and more. Bring on the babes and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success! We'll be in the Children's Department Story Theater waiting on YOU! All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library…

The Writers' Critique Group is held at the Main Library on the first and third Saturdays of each month to provide adult authors with serious, courteous critique of their work. New members are welcome. Bring your work and be prepared to share. All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1243 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org. The library e-newsletter…

Show off your skills at our monthly Chess & Strategy Club. We play various strategy games in addition to Chess, including occasional surprises. If you don't know how to play, Mr. Howard will teach you. If you do know how to play, challenge Mr. Howard and see if you can beat him. All skill levels are welcome. All teen programs are for ages 12-18 years old. Join us in the Teen Room to play. All library programs are free and…

Are YOU a true Harry Potter Fan? In which Hogwart's House do you belong? What would your Patronus be? Join us for Mysterious Mischief, Magicial Crafts and more! COSTUMES WELCOME!!! Recommended for ages 6 & up.

Coloring isn't just for kids. Adults who color benefit from lower stress levels, reduced blood pressure and increased self-esteem. On top of that, coloring is just fun! Join our monthly adults-only coloring group in the meeting room on the first floor. All coloring supplies are provided or feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be served so registration is requested in order for us to know how much to prepare. All library programs are free and open to…

If you like music and singing along then this animated flick with multiple animal characters is for you. A koala decides to try to save his theater by hosting a singing competition only there's a slight error with the number of zeros in the award money... Join us in the Teen Room on the second floor. Must be 12-18 to participate. *Snacks* All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library…

Our November book is The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald. Sara traveled all the way from Sweden to meet her pen pal, Amy, only to miss her funeral. Luckily, the townspeople welcome her in and she starts up a bookstore in Amy’s memory. Our December book is The Supremes at Earls All You Can Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore. Meet the three high school friends – dubbed the Supremes –as they weather life’s highs and lows while…

All library branches of the Williamson County Public Library System are closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Please visit our e-Library resources including databases and digital books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and more with your library card. All branches resume their normal operating hours after the holiday. The Main Library in Franklin is open on Sunday, 1 to 5:30 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Do you have or are you thinking about getting an iPad or iPhone? Come learn some of the basics. This roundtable will cover searching, installing and removing apps, creating folders, and more. If you already have an iPad or iPhone, please bring it with you to the class. Seating is limited. Register now to attend. You may want to bring your apple id and password in case the presenter mentions an app you'd like to get but it's not required.…

Join us for this special WEEKLY story time for parents, caregivers and their wee ones (0-18 months) . Let's learn to love reading with songs, board books, action rhymes and more. Bring on the babes and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success! We'll be in the Children's Department Story Theater waiting on YOU! All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library…

The Writers' Critique Group is held at the Main Library on the first and third Saturdays of each month to provide adult authors with serious, courteous critique of their work. New members are welcome. Bring your work and be prepared to share. All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1243 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org. The library e-newsletter…

Do you have a child or children ages 2-11 years who loves to create and build? Join us for Legos® at the Library! This is a monthly program at the Main Library to spark our young one's creativity. We provide the Legos — please do not bring Legos from home unless you are donating them to the library. We cannot guarantee anyone's dominion over personal Legos and you know how kids get ;) Duplos® and Mega Bloks will be available…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Getting your first computer for the holiday? Want to learn the very basics? Can’t tell your hardware from your software or your mouse from your monitor? Beginners can learn about the parts of computers and the Windows operating system – the basics needed to start using a computer. This class is for those with very limited or no experience with computers. It is not a typing or keyboarding class. RSVP to save a seat. Seating is limited. A minimum of…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Calling Crafty Adults! Do you like to be creative and enjoy crafts and DIYs? Then, join us in the meeting room for our Adult Craft Program. We're going to make some adorable 3D holiday cards! It'll be something new and unique, it's free and you might make some new friends! This program is designed for adults 18 and up. All material will be provided while supplies last. **Registration Required** All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Learn about Twitter, what it is, how it works, and how you can use it to your advantage personally or for your business. Class includes step-by-step site navigation and account set up and maintenance. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at 615-595-1243 or email ref@williamson-tn.org if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with less than 8 registered to attend will be canceled. #DigitalLiteracy #SocialNetwork #Networking #MicroBlogging…

Come any time between 4:30 and 6:30 pm and visit with Santa in our Children's Story Theater. Bring your camera to this very special event and get your annual Christmas photo. Come and join in the fun! Sponsored by Williamson County Library Foundation All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1243 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org. The library…

Join us for this special WEEKLY story time for parents, caregivers and their wee ones (0-18 months) . Let's learn to love reading with songs, board books, action rhymes and more. Bring on the babes and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success! We'll be in the Children's Department Story Theater waiting on YOU! All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library…

Join the TN-Poets Critique Group on the second Saturday of every Month in the Main Library's Williamson Room on the second floor. It is open to all poets from local neighborhoods. Come share one or two of your original poems for gentle but serious critique by some talented local poets. The goal is for fellow poets to render suggestions, if there is room to improve, and help achieve what you, as a poet, want to bring out in the poem…

"Give a Lions Share of Life." The Franklin Lions Club Community Blood Drive will be held in the meeting room. Schedule your appointment at http://redcrossblood.org, using code Franklin19 or call Susan Edenfield at 615-791-9777. During July and August blood and platelet donations slow down, leaving fewer blood products available for those who need them. In fact, right now donations are urgently needed to fully meet the needs of hospital patients in the coming days and weeks. Please help by rolling…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

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Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

All grown up and like to play board games? Wish you had enough people to play your favorite game? Come and meet other adults who also enjoy playing board games! Bring a game you like or play one of ours. Our current favorites are Fact or Crap, Apples to Apples, plus quite a few others. Registration requested so we know how many people to expect. Add your fave game in the special needs section when registering and we'll plan to…

Join us for this special WEEKLY story time for parents, caregivers and their wee ones (0-18 months) . Let's learn to love reading with songs, board books, action rhymes and more. Bring on the babes and we'll bring on the early literacy fun. C'mon, let's play our way to reading success! We'll be in the Children's Department Story Theater waiting on YOU! All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library…

The Writers' Critique Group is held at the Main Library on the first and third Saturdays of each month to provide adult authors with serious, courteous critique of their work. New members are welcome. Bring your work and be prepared to share. All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1243 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org. The library e-newsletter…

Coloring isn't just for kids. Adults who color benefit from lower stress levels, reduced blood pressure and increased self-esteem. On top of that, coloring is just fun! Join our monthly adults-only coloring group in the meeting room on the first floor. All coloring supplies are provided or feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be served so registration is requested in order for us to know how much to prepare. All library programs are free and open to…

Our December book is The Supremes at Earls All You Can Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore. Meet the three high school friends – dubbed the Supremes –as they weather life’s highs and lows while meeting at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat diner in Plainview, Indiana every Sunday after church for forty years.Our November book is The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald. Our January book is The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. Shonda’s sister laid down a challenge: just for…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

The Best Reads Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings are usually held in the Williamson Room on the second floor of the Main Library in Franklin. New readers are welcome. The December book is Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash January 18 The Door by Magda Szabo (Reading the New York Review of Books Classics translation) All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or…

All WCPLtn locations will be CLOSED December 22 to 26. Have a library card? Visit us online at wcpltn.org and access our elibrary resources: http://lib.williamson-tn.org/elibrary/index_elibrary.html We have streaming video, ebooks, emagazines, and more. Access is via your library card account so call us before we close on the 21st to make sure your account is up-to-date and you are good to go for the holidays. Have a safe and lovely holiday.

All branches of the Williamson County Public Library System are closed, Monday, January 1, 2018. The Main Library will close early on Sunday, December 31 at 4p and reopen on Tuesday, January 2, at 9a. Please visit our website at http://wcpltn.org/ to find ebooks, eaudios, kids picture books and more free online with your library card. The Main Library in Franklin will reopen on Saturday, January 2, at 9:00 a.m.

All branches of the Williamson County Public Library System are closed, Friday, January 1, 2016. Please visit our website at http://wcpltn.org/ to find ebooks, eaudios, kids picture books and more free online with your library card. The Main Library in Franklin will reopen on Saturday, January 2, at 9:00 a.m.

Do you have a child or children ages 2-11 years who loves to create and build? Join us for Legos® at the Library! This is a monthly program at the Main Library to spark our young one's creativity. We provide the Legos — please do not bring Legos from home unless you are donating them to the library. We cannot guarantee anyone's dominion over personal Legos and you know how kids get ;) Duplos® and Mega Bloks will be available…

It’s the New Year and time to take down our Holiday decorations. Stop by after school for some snacks and help us undecorate the Teen Room. Participants must be between the ages of 12 to 18 years old to be in the Teen Room. All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1278 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org.

Calling Crafty Adults! Do you like to be creative and enjoy crafts and DIYs? Then, join us in the meeting room for our Adult Craft Program. We're going to make incredibly useful and sturdy T-shirt Tote Bags (no sewing required)! It'll be something new and unique, it's free and you might make some new friends! This free program is designed for adults 18 and up. Scissors will be provided but please bring a T-shirt to turn into a tote bag.…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Join in on the fun that is our TEEN ADVISORY GROUP! You’ll get to pick books, anime, and dvds for our collection, help us plan programs for the Teen Department, and work on special projects that cater to YOUR interests and talents! Join us in the TEEN ROOM on the 2nd floor. Must be 12-18 to participate. *Snacks!* All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

All grown up and like to play board games? Wish you had enough people to play your favorite game? Come and meet other adults who also enjoy playing board games! Bring a game you like or play one of ours. Our current favorites are Fact or Crap, Apples to Apples, plus quite a few others. Registration requested so we know how many people to expect. Add your fave game in the special needs section when registering and we'll plan to…

Do you have or are you thinking about getting an iPad or iPhone? Come learn some of the basics. This informative session will the basic operation features from how to silence your device to installing and removing apps . If you already have an iPad or iPhone, please bring it with you to the class, plus your Apple ID if you want to be able to download a new app in class. All Library programs are free and open to…

CANCELED due to the incoming inclement weather. Please be safe and warm with your precious children. We look forward to seeing all of you next Friday. 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! All library programs are free…

Bring your fave artistic materials and join us for our Teen Art Club! We will provide colored pencils and sketch paper. Join us in the TEEN ROOM on the 2nd floor. Must be 12-18 to participate. *Snacks* All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1278 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org/

The Main Library is closed Monday, January 16 for the holiday. Library card holders can access our digital resources via the library website at http://wcpltn.org/ Click on the eLibrary to see the variety of items available online. We have books, audios, streaming movies, magazines and databases for the whole family to enjoy. The Library System will resume normal operating hours at 9a on Tuesday, January 17. "Dr. King once said that we all have to decide whether we “will walk…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Join us for our monthly Anime Club! Two sisters move to the country with their father while their ailing mother is in the hospital. Learn about totoros and more in this charming anime movie. After watching the movie we talk about it and pick what to watch next month! Join us in the Teen Room on the second floor. Must be between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate.

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

The Best Reads Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings are usually held in the Williamson Room on the second floor of the Main Library in Franklin. New readers are welcome. The January book is The Door by Magda Szabo (Reading the New York Review of Books Classics translation) All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the…

The Best Reads Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings are usually held in the Williamson Room on the second floor of the Main Library in Franklin. New readers are welcome. The January book is The Door by Magda Szabo (Reading the New York Review of Books Classics translation) All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the…

The Best Reads Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm. Meetings are usually held in the Williamson Room on the second floor of the Main Library in Franklin. New readers are welcome. The December book is Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash January 18 The Door by Magda Szabo (Reading the New York Review of Books Classics translation) All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or…

Come find out how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks on your smart phone or tablet using the new Libby app. Libby is a simplified version of the original OverDrive app. Bring your device and your library card with you for a hands-on demonstration of the setup and downloading process. This session will be in the meeting room on the first floor. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at 615-595-1243 or email ref@williamson-tn.org if…

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! All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1244 ext 1 or visit…

Show off your skills at our monthly Chess & Strategy Club. We play various strategy games in addition to Chess, including occasional surprises. If you don't know how to play, Mr. Howard will teach you. If you do know how to play, challenge Mr. Howard and see if you can beat him. All skill levels are welcome. All teen programs are for ages 12-18 years old. Join us in the Teen Room to play. All library programs are free and…

Coloring isn't just for kids. Adults who color benefit from lower stress levels, reduced blood pressure and increased self-esteem. On top of that, coloring is just fun! Join our monthly adults-only coloring group in the meeting room on the first floor. All coloring supplies are provided or feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be served so registration is requested in order for us to know how much to prepare. All library programs are free and open to…

Ready to play chess? Or not? You're invited to come learn how to play and/or practice with other youth. Players of all skill levels are welcome. This chess club is for ages 12 yrs and under. All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1244 x1, visiting the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org, or stopping by to see us in the Children's…

This one-hour non-certification course is for parents, family members, and anyone else who wants to join in. Includes choking training for adults, infants, children and an introduction to the CPR/AED. #FranklinTN #WillCo #WillCoTN

Like Uno? Gather your friends and stop by the Teen Room after school for a fun tournament! Bonus: There will be prizes!

Our January book is The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. Shonda’s sister laid down a challenge: just for one year, try to say YES to the unexpected invitations that come your way. Shonda reluctantly agreed and the result changed her life so much for the better. Our February book will be Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. Clay, a laid-off tech guy, finally finds a job at a 24 bookstore. Things get strange when he realizes that there’s…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

When a young rat discovers the varieties of taste in the world, he seizes the opportunity to work with an understanding if naive human and become a great chef. A Disney classic that transcends our fears of rats and germs to entertain and enchant. Join us in the Teen Room on the second floor. Must be 12-18 to participate. *Snacks* All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and…

Dealing with at-risk youths is a high-stress job in an intense environment beyond what many of us can imagine. A high-stress life coupled with a spiritual lifestyle. Impossible? Zelma Chamberlain does it with grace and humor. Her secret is meditation. Learn a simple powerful technique that can enrich your life. Zelma Chamberlain, M.Ed., has taught at-risk students in Fairfax County, Virginia high schools and is co-facilitator of the Dream Catchers program that places at-risk students in college. She has been…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

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! All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1244 ext 1 or visit…

Professor James Owens will be talking about his new book The World is Just a Book Away, which is an anthology which captures the stories of how books and reading inspired some of the world’s most prominent people. At first glance, the 60 people in this anthology may not seem to have much in common—yet they all share their personal love of books and reading. His book contains the personal stories of 5 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, actors, royalty, world…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…

Join us for our NEW Teen Film Club! Write scripts, create and edit films using iMovie, and more. After watching the movie we talk about it and pick what to watch next month! Join us in the Teen Room on the second floor. Must be between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate.

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

Our Preschool Story Time is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. You are all invited to join us for an half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers plus learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us! Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities…

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! All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1244 ext 1 or visit…

Nashville Ballet's Aesop’s Fables weaves together four popular fables -- The Tortoise and the Hare, The Fox and the Crow, The Wind and the Sun and The Ants and the Grasshopper-- to impart a little wisdom to little ones. The whole family will enjoy these wonderful dancers.. Nashville Ballet will present TWO performances of Aesop's Fables on Saturday, February 3, at 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. for local families with elementary age children and ballet lovers. Each performance is thirty…

Nashville Ballet's Aesop’s Fables weaves together four popular fables -- The Tortoise and the Hare, The Fox and the Crow, The Wind and the Sun and The Ants and the Grasshopper-- to impart a little wisdom to little ones. The whole family will enjoy these wonderful dancers.. Nashville Ballet will present TWO performances of Aesop's Fables on Saturday, February 3, at 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. for local families with elementary age children and ballet lovers. Each performance is thirty…

Do you have a child or children ages 2-11 years who loves to create and build? Join us for Legos® at the Library! This is a monthly program at the Main Library to spark our young one's creativity. We provide the Legos — please do not bring Legos from home unless you are donating them to the library. We cannot guarantee anyone's dominion over personal Legos and you know how kids get ;) Duplos® and Mega Bloks will be available…

Tuesday is for Toddlers! Come join us as we read, sing, dance, learn, shake our shakers and have fun. Parents and Caregivers with wee ones ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this special story time. Aside from being a fun way to enjoy the library together, story time engages our young library users in a variety of activities targeting the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read and become active learners in school. You can…