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Reading Program Events

Main Library in Franklin

Children's Programs

Saturday, June 3, 10 am - 1:30 pm Summer Reading Kickoff!

Celebrate summer with the Country Music Hall of Fame Shows at 10 am & 11:30 am Tickets available 30 minutes prior to each show Stay for food trucks, a craft, and balloon animals. Ages 4 and up.

Monday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.

Community Helper Talk: Fire Safety & Education

Hear all about fire safety from local Librarian and Volunteer Firefighter, Dinah Wade Recommended for preschool/school-age children.

Tuesday, June 13, 2:30 p.m. Williamson County Animal Center

Learn about what WCAC does and make a craft. Recommended for ages 8-12.

Registration required

Thursday, June 15, 2:30 & 4 pm

Super Science with Mr Rich

An afternoon with an exciting, sciencefocused program

Saturday, June 17, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

CSI Fingerprinting STEM Program

Presented by Jennifer Stockdale of Williamson County 4-H, Learn how attorneys use science in the courtroom from an attorney practicing in the federal court system.

For ages, 9-12. Registration is required.

Monday, June 19, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Agape Animal Rescue

What happens to dogs that end up homeless? Join us as Tanya Willis of Agape Animal Rescue shares the many ways they help both dogs and people Recommended for preschool/school-age children.

Thursday, June 22, 2:30 & 4 p.m. Bruce Amato Magic Show

Join Bruce Amato, award-winning magician for his magic show!

Monday, June 26 - 29, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Code Academy

This coding camp is provided by the Boys and Girls Club and is open to rising 5th graders and above. Visit https://bgcmt.org/CodeAcademy to register your child!

Monday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Community Helper Talk: Police Officer Ryan Coll will share about his work on the police force, including training and working with a K-9 dog. Recommended for preschool/school age children.

Thursday, June 29, 10 a.m.

Songs & Stories with Jacob Johnson

A fun musical storytime perfect for the whole family.

Tuesday, July 11, 2:30 p.m. Recycling

Tennessee Environmental Council shares tips on how to be kind to our earth Stay for a related craft

Main Library in Franklin

Children's Programs

Thursday, July 13, 2:30 & 4 p.m.

Animal Tales with John Ham

How do animals work "all together now" in nature? Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect, help, or benefit one another with this live animal show.

Thursday, Aug 3 & Friday, Aug 4 10 & 10:45 am

Community Helper Talk: Health Dept Special story time all about health. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Please arrive early, seating is limited for our summer programs.

Saturday, July 15, 3 pm

Plant Kindness

Come decorate pots and plant flowers

Each participant will get a pot to keep and a pot to share Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Thursday, July 20, 2:30 & 4:30 pm

Puppet Show with Jill Thatcher

You have never laughed so much as at one of Jill’s shows. Enjoy her familyfriendly and summer reading-themed puppet show.

Thursday, July 27, 2:30 & 4 p.m.

Magician, Rodney Kelly

Are you ready to laugh and be amazed?

" A little Magic, a little Comedy and a lot of FUN!"

Check the website for our story times and other recurring programs at the Main Branch throughout the summer!

Saturday, July 29, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Harry Potter Birthday Party

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with a variety of crafts representing Hogwart's classes. Recommended for ages 8-12. Registration required.

Main Library in Franklin

Teen Programs

Saturday, June 10, 4 pm

Open Mic Night

Come share a poem, short story, song, or an original piece of your choice This event is free and "unplugged"

Saturday, June 24, 2 - 3:30 pm

Summer Essentials Craft

Decorate the essentials for a great summer: sunglasses and a reusable water bottle! All supplies included

Limited spots available Register online at wcpltnorg

Saturday, July 8, 1 pm

Reverse Tie-Dye & Ice Cream Party

Bring an article of clothing of your choice, and reverse tie-dye in the sun! Register online at wcpltn.org

Saturday, July 22, 2 pm

Photo Canvas Craft

Make and decorate a canvas for displaying photos, notes, and other important reminders!

All supplies included. Limited spots available Register at wcpltnorg

Saturday, July 29, 2 pm

Harry Potter Escape Room

Solve riddles, mix potions, and make your way through a Harry Potter-themed Escape Room. Registration required. Register online at wcpltn.org

Main Library in Franklin

Programs for Adults

Friday, June 9, 3 - 4:30 pm

Williamson Medical Center Presents

Nutrition for Seniors

Presented by Deeana Dillon from Williamson County Medical Center, come learn all about nutrition in your golden years.

Tuesday, June 20, 5 - 7:00 p.m.

Summer Craft- Random Acts of Kindness Rocks

Paint rocks with inspirational words/phrases- or just pretty designsand pass them out as random acts of kindness! Space is limited to 15 participants and registration is required wcpltnorg

Monday, June 26, 3 - 4:30 pm

Williamson County Parks Presents:

Nature Photography

Come hear from Micahel Hughes, one of our local County Park Rangers, as he shares his photography of wildflowers and other natural features You’ll also learn more about what our local parks have to offer!

Tuesday, July 18, 5 - 7 pm

Summer Reading Craft -Family and Friends Photo Hanger

Make a photo/collage hanging piece for your home Space is limited to 15 participants and registration is required.

Monday, July 24, 5 - 7 p.m.

Family Board Game Night

Bring the whole family, kids to grandparents, for an evening of board games and snacks! Registration recommended

Friday, July 14, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Williamson County Animal Center Craft

Drop in and make a DIY dog or cat toy to donate to our local animal center and see some of the adoptable animals they have available. This program is suitable for ages 12 and up. Registration recommended.

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff

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Nolensville Branch

Children's Programs

Thursday, June 1, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: County Sheriff

Our special Community Helpers Series kicks off with the Williamson County Sheriff's Department. If you want to learn more about what sheriffs do in the community, join us!

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

The Friends of the Nolensville Public Library are hosting an outdoor party with games, food, face painting, bubbles, and crafts.

June 5 - 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Code Academy

This is a week long coding camp provided by the Boys and Girls Club and is open to rising 5th graders and above. Visit https://bgcmt.org/CodeAcademy to register your child!

Wednesday, June 7, 2 p.m.

Bubbles & Chalk

This summer, we will have bubbles and chalk outside every (weather permitting)

Wednesday Come draw on our sidewalk and blow bubbles while making new friends!

Saturday, June 10, 10 am - 2 pm

Makerspace Craft Time

On select Saturdays this summer, we will have all sorts of craft supplies and recycled materials for children of all ages to explore and design This program will be available on June 24, and July 22

Thursday, June 15, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Nolensville Fire Dept

The Nolensville Fire Department is doing a special storytime where kids of all ages can learn about what firefighters do in the community.

Wednesday, June 21 10:30 am & 11:30 am

Super Science with Mr. Rich

Join us for this exciting, science-focused program.

Thursday, June 22, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Police Officer Story Time

Nolensville PD will be here to read stories

Wednesday, June 28 10:30 & 11:30 am

Songs & Stories with Jacob Johnson

A fun musical storytime perfect for the whole family.

Thursday, June 29, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Williamson Medical - Dr. Storytime

This special storytime is about how to stay healthy and what doctors do in the community! 915

Nolensville Branch

Children's Programs

Wednesday, July 12 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Animal Tales with John Ham

How do animals work "all together now" in nature? Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect, help, or benefit one another with this live animal show

Teen Programs

Thursday, June 8, 5:30 pm

College Bootcamp: Campus Safety

Parents and teens join us for a talk with Nolensville PD about staying safe on college campuses

Tuesday, June 20 & 27, 6 - 8 pm

ACT Prep Class

Thursday, July 13, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Evergreen Waste

Evergreen Waste is coming out to do a storytime about picking up trash and taking care of our community

Wednesday, July 19 10:30 & 11:30 am

Bruce Amato Magic Show

Bruce is back with a whole new type of magic: the magic of kindness.

Wednesday, July 26 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Puppet Show with Jill Thatcher

You have never laughed so much as at one of Jill’s shows. Enjoy her familyfriendly and summer reading-themed puppet show.

Thursday, July 27, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk:

Morning Glory Orchard

Morning Glory Orchard will discuss where our food comes from in this special storytime.

Tutoring is back for free ACT classes. Preregistration is required.

Tuesday, July 18, 5:30 pm

College Bootcamp: College Personal Finance with First Horizon

Before heading off to college, take this crash course on managing your money, budget, and savings.

*Registration is not required, but seating is limited due to capacity.

Fairview Branch

Children's Programs

Wednesday, May 24, 11 a.m.

Pizza Hut Story Time

·Plenty of pizza and stories about pizza provided by our local Fairview Pizza Hut! Kids of all ages are welcome!

Saturday, May 27, June 24, July 22 10:30 am

Ukulele University

·Hands-on instruction and practice on one of the most popular instruments in the country right now with musician Jacob Johnson

Ages 5 and up Limited seating Registration required.

Saturday, June 3 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Super Science with Mr. Rich

Kick off summer reading with Mr Rich for his funny, super science program

Wednesday, June 7, 11 am

Recycle Craft Workshop

Join us for this special story time with Miss Reah Ages 5 and up

Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m.

Pupper Show with Jill Thatcher

You have never laughed so much as at one of Jill’s shows. Enjoy her familyfriendly and summer reading-themed puppet show

Wednesday, June 21, 11 a.m

Community Helper Story Time - Fire Dept. All ages are welcome to hear stories read by the Fairview Fire Department

Wednesday, July 12 2:30 & 4 pm

Animal Tales with John Ham

How do animals work "all together now" in nature? Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect, help, or benefit one another with this live animal show

July 17 - 21, 1 - 4 pm

Code Academy

This is a week long coding camp provided by the Boys and Girls Club and is open to rising 5th graders and above Visit https://bgcmtorg/CodeAcademy to register your child!

Saturday, July 29 11 am

Saturday, June 10, 11 am

Songs & Stories with Jacob Johnson

A fun musical storytime perfect for the whole family.

Bruce Amato Magic Show

Bruce is back with a whole new type of magic: the magic of kindness

Teen Programs

July 10 - 12, 10 am - 12 Noon

Creative Writing Workshop

·A writing camp for teens and tweens! Miss Ashton’s Creative Writing Camp is back by popular demand Registration is recommended

College Grove Branch

Children's Programs

Thursday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and enjoy treats, games, and a bounce house provided by our Friends of the College Grove Library.

Thursday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. Williamson Recycles

Learn about how kids can help our rivers and streams stay clean

Thursday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Puppet Show with Jill Thatcher

You have never laughed so much as at one of Jill’s shows. Enjoy her familyfriendly and summer reading-themed puppet show.

Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 am

Songs & Stories with Jacob Johnson

A fun musical storytime perfect for the whole family

Thursday, June 29 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Parks & Recreation

WCPR will talk to kids of all ages about the animal friends we share space with.

Wednesday, July 20 , 10:30 am

Magician, Rodney Kelly

Are you ready to laugh and be amazed? " A little Magic, a little Comedy and a lot of FUN!"

Thursday, July 27, 10:30 am

Animal Tales with John Ham

How do animals work "all together now" in nature? Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect, help, or benefit one another with this live animal show

Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 am

Summer Reading Wrap-up Party Celebrate with the College Grove Volunteer Fire Department

Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 am

Super Science with Mr. Rich

Mr Rich returns with his funny, super science program

Bethesda Branch

Children's Programs

Wednesday, May 31, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Reading Kick Off sign up for the Summer Reading Program and enjoy treats, games, and a bounce house provided by our Friends of the Bethesda Library.

Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 am

Puppet Show with Jill Thatcher

You have never laughed so much as at one of Jill’s shows Enjoy her familyfriendly and summer reading-themed puppet show

Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. Williamson Recycles

Learn about how kids can help our rivers and streams stay clean.

Wednesday, June 21, 10:30 am

Songs & Stories with Jacob Johnson

A fun musical storytime perfect for the whole family

Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Parks & Recreation

WCPR will be coming to talk to kids of all ages about the animal friends we share space with.

4905 Bethesda Rd. Thompson's Station

(615) 790-1887

Wednesday, July 5, 10:30 am

Community Helper Talk: Sheriff's Story Time

Williamson County Sherriff’s deputy will be here to read a story and talk about safety and what police officers do

Wednesday, July 12, 10:30 am

Super Science with Mr. Rich Mr. Rich returns with his funny, super science program.

Wednesday, July 19 , 10:30 a.m.

Magician, Rodney Kelly

Are you ready to laugh and be amazed? " A little Magic, a little Comedy and a lot of FUN!"

Thursday, July 27, 2:30 p.m.

Animal Tales with John Ham

How do animals work "all together now" in nature? Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect, help, or benefit one another with this live animal show

Wednesday, August 2, 10:30 am

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party

Summer reading Wrap Party with the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department

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Leiper's Fork Branch

Children's Programs

Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.

Bees and Pollinators

The TN Environmental Councill discusses how we can support pollinators.

Saturday, June 3 1 -3 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

Sign up for the reading program and enjoy some ice cream. Sponsored by the Friends of the Leipers Fork Library.

Tuesday, June 6, 10:30 am

Puppet Show with Jill Thatcher

You have never laughed so much as at one of Jill’s shows Enjoy her familyfriendly and summer reading-themed puppet show.

Tuesday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.

Songs & Stories with Jacob Johnson

A fun musical story time perfect for the whole family

Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 am

Super Science with Mr. Rich

Mr. Rich returns with his funny, super science program.

Tuesday, July 13, 11:30 am

Animal Tales with John Ham

How do animals work "all together now" in nature? Discover how members of the animal kingdom protect, help, or benefit one another with this live animal show

Tuesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.

Craft Day

Get creative, get crafty. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Magician, Rodney Kelly

Are you ready to laugh and be amazed?

" A little Magic, a little Comedy and a lot of FUN!"