Join us for a Tuesday afternoon family craft where we will make cute mini glitter globes for this Halloween season. This program includes a kit for each participant to create their very own Halloween-scene glitter globe. This event is open to the community, all ages, no library card requirement! First come, first served!
Bring any style of needlework project (knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery…) to this informal gathering and talk about books, recipes, and whatever else strikes your fancy while you work.
Want to play D&D? Come to this meeting to discuss how to play, what everyone is interested in, etc. Hopefully, we can end the night playing. Ages 11+. Warning: This game does involve descriptions of violence.
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 […]
Crime Reads Book Club will be discussing The Kill Artist by Ann Rule. Gabriel Allon had a simple but brutal job: he tracked down and eliminated Israel's terrorist enemies. But when his wife and son fell victim to the danger that accompanied him everywhere, Gabriel quit and devoted himself to the work of art restoration, […]
Welcome Fall visitors with your very own custom spider web doormat. This easy, fun spooky season mat is cute layered over a black and white or other solid colored throw rug. Open to participants 17+ years, first come, first served, no library card requirement.
Meet Phoenix! This pup is all ears and ready to hear you read to him during our Paws to Read hour. Pick a book from our shelves and read to Phoenix or visit with him. If you are shy around dogs, you can watch Phoenix while you do the small craft provided. For safety, we […]
Fiction Addiction Book Club will be discussing Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett. “This tragicomic novel is heartfelt, touching, and delightfully quirky. You’ll fall in love with the offbeat cast of characters (both living and dead) and find yourself rooting for them right through the last page.”—Good Housekeeping (Book Club pick) A lost young woman returns […]
Our Collegedale neighbor, student and library patron Ms. Ellie will be here to teach us some of the basics of ASL communication to toddlers and baby + their parent, grandparent or other guardian. She will demonstrate greetings, basic words and emotions in order to allow our youngest patrons to communicate before developing their verbal skills. […]
Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some Fall fun and paper crafting. We will learn to fold paper pumpkins and ghosts in this month's origami workshop. This is a fun activity for all ages and families. This program is open to anyone in the community, free and no library card requirement.
Stop by the Collegedale Public Library between 3:00 - 7:00 PM on Halloween night in your costume or wearing your favorite Halloween or Fall shirt to receive a Fall treat bag from your local Collegedale librarians. We hope that each and every one of you has a fun, happy and safe night and we hope […]
Crime Reads Book Club will be discussing The Wife of the Gods by Kwei Quartey. Introducing Detective Inspector Darko Dawson: dedicated family man, rebel in the office, ace in the field—and one of the most appealing sleuths to come along in years. When we first meet Dawson, he’s been ordered by his cantankerous boss to […]