Katie Lamb Public Library

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
This early literacy program for ages 0 to 36 months is designed for activity and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*

Local Author Series: McCracken Poston Jr.
2025-08-17 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for the Friends Local Author Series featuring McCracken Poston Jr., a notable criminal defense attorney and former Georgia state legislator known for significant cases featured on Dateline NBC, A&E’s American Justice, and Forensic Files.

LEGO Robotics
2025-09-17 16:30 - 17:30
Using LEGO Spike and Prime kits, participants will design, build, and program robots to explore mechanics, sensors, and coding. With STEM concepts woven into every build, and a selection of robotics-themed and LEGO books available, you’ll be exploring hands-on learning. Join us for an hour of creativity, coding, and discovery! Limited availability.

City of Collegedale's Grand Reopening of the Katie Lamb Public Library
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
Come celebrate the city of Collegedale’s Grand Reopening of the newly renovated Katie Lamb Public Library. This celebration features a ribbon cutting by Katie Lamb, Friends of the Library silent auction fundraiser, refreshments, a scavenger hunt created by Miss Bailey and a bookmark craft.

Minecraft Monday
2025-09-22 16:30 - 17:30
Build, explore, and collaborate at Minecraft Monday! Unleash your creativity as you construct and code in Minecraft, practice spatial reasoning, and even develop stories or quests within your builds. Minecraft-themed books will be on display to inspire both gameplay and reading. Join us for an hour of gaming, building, and storytelling. Laptops are provided, and you can bring your own device with Minecraft: Java edition. Limited availability.

Little Debbie Storytime
2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:00
Join your nutty buddy, Ms. Bailey, at the Little Debbie Park for a super sweet storytime! Ages 0-5, meet at the Oatmeal Creme Pie.
McKee has donated Cosmic Brownies, which will be distributed to participants. Thank you, McKee!

Chess Club
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:00
Sharpen your strategic skills at Chess Club! Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, this session helps develop logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and strategic planning. Chess-themed books and guides will be available for newcomers, and friendly matches will help build skills and confidence. The library has limited boards, please bring your own if possible!

Kitten Storytime!
2025-09-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Reading aloud helps kids expand their vocabulary and improve their reading skills. Learning to read can be scary – but a friendly face particularly one with a soothing purr can help build reading confidence! Join us for a meet and greet with some adorable rescue kittens at the library and seize the opportunity to read in front of a group (of feline friends!). Our community will have the opportunity to mingle with kittens from Rad Cat Rescue (https://www.radcatinc.org/) and learn more about adoption and fostering opportunities as well. We would love to have you drop in during this time to read or simply love on some sweet kittens!

Book Besties
2025-10-06 16:45 - 17:45, 2025-11-03 16:45 - 17:45
This program is a book club for ages 7-13! We discuss any of the books we have read in the last month, eat snacks, and then play a game or create a craft.

Halloween Storytime
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:00
Join Ms. Bailey for a spooky Halloween-themed storytime full of stories and songs!

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | East Room City Hall
Come adventure through a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Ages 11+.

LEGO Free Play
2025-10-13 16:30 - 17:30
Let loose with LEGO Free Play, where imagination takes the lead! This open-ended session encourages kids to explore engineering basics like balance and symmetry through creative building. Perfect for budding builders and storytellers alike. Ages 6-12.

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-21 10:30 - 11:00
Join a special guest for a fun storytime filled with stories, movement, and songs. This program is for ages 3-5 and capped at 40 participants.

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-10-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:00
Join a special guest for a fun storytime filled with stories, movement, and songs. This program is for ages 0-3 and capped at 40 participants.

LEGO Robotics
2025-10-16 16:30 - 17:30
Using LEGO Spike and Prime kits, participants will design, build, and program robots to explore mechanics, sensors, and coding. Join us for an hour of creativity, coding, and discovery! Limited availability. Ages 8-17.

Minecraft Monday
2025-10-20 16:30 - 17:30
Build, explore, and collaborate at Minecraft Monday! Unleash your creativity as you construct and code in Minecraft, practice spatial reasoning, and even develop stories or quests within your builds. Minecraft-themed books will be on display to inspire both gameplay and reading. Join us for an hour of gaming, building, and storytelling. Laptops are provided, and you can bring your own device with Minecraft: Java edition. Limited availability. Ages 8-17.

October Cookbook Club: Recipe Swap & Dinner
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
You are invited to join us as we revive our Recipe Swap & Dinner during March at the Katie Lamb Public Library in Collegedale. Select a cookbook (either from our library or from your own personal collection) and prepare a dish of choice. Bring a copy of the recipe directions to share with everyone. Since we are gathering during October – this would be a great time to try out a cozy, Fall recipe or fun Halloween dish or appetizer. This program has always been a great time for participants to eat, fellowship, mix and mingle over new dishes. Open to all adults, teens and families who enjoy cooking or baking or would just like to join in on the fun!

October/Fall Cookbook Suggestions from our library collection:
ADULTS:

Kraft Halloween: Let’s Make Something Simple, Shelf Location: 641.568
Love Soup by Anna Thomas, Shelf Location: 641.5636
The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree Drumond, Shelf Location: 641.555
Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa, Shelf Location: 641.815

KIDS:

Roald Dahl’s Marvelously Revolting Recipes, Shelf Location: J 641.5622
The Best Ever Bread Book by Lizzie Munsey, Shelf Location: J 641.815
The Best Kids Cookbook by Danielle Kartes, Shelf Location: J 641.5123

Harry Potter Party
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:00
Come celebrate Harry Potter at the library! There will be themed snacks, crafts, and a costume contest! Ages 8-17. Limited availability.

Chess Club
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00
Sharpen your strategic skills at Chess Club! Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, this session helps develop logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and strategic planning. Chess-themed books and guides will be available for newcomers, and friendly matches will help build skills and confidence. The library has limited boards, please bring your own if possible! Ages 6 and up.

Technology Appointments
2025-10-27 14:00 - 17:00
Need tech help? The library is here for you! We can assist with basic technology questions like using your phone, apps, or email. We cannot help with anything pertaining to personal information. Please have your login information ready at your appointment. Call us or visit our website to book a one-hour appointment!

Playtime
2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-29 10:30 - 11:00
This program is free play with a variety of toys. Children can explore the toys and activities alongside their peers while learning new skills. Ages 0-5 and capped at 40 participants.

Creature Features: Burmese Python
2025-10-29 11:30 - 12:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Get ready for an exciting and unique visit from Creature Features of Tennessee, https://creaturefeaturestn.com/! Our friends at Creature Features will be bringing Grant – their 10+ foot long Burmese Python. He is a really amazing snake with gorgeous markings and fascinating facts that are sure to wow you and your family!
Limited availability!

Once Upon a Time: Children’s Author Fair
2025-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
Once Upon a Time: Children’s Author Fair
Presented by the Friends of the Katie Lamb Public Library
Join us for a magical afternoon at our Children’s Author Fair, presented by the Friends of the Katie Lamb Public Library! This year’s theme, “Once Upon a Time,” will bring beloved fairytales and stories to life through books, activities, and hands-on fun for the whole family.
Meet local children’s authors—from picture book creators to middle grade writers—who will be on hand to chat, sign books, and inspire young readers. Enjoy special author readings in the Community Room, and don’t miss Miss Bailey’s Fairytale Storytelling featuring her enchanting flannel board tales.
The Friends of the Library have also prepared eight themed activity stations for kids to explore their creativity, curiosity, and love of stories:

Make Your Own Book (Literacy & Craft)

The Evil Queen’s Poison Apples (STEM Experiment)

Plant a Beanstalk (STEAM Gardening Activity)

Puppet Making (Craft)

Cinderella’s Pumpkin Ring Toss (Game)

Feed the Dragon (Game)

Decorate Your Own Knight’s Shield (Craft)

(and more surprises!)

Snacks, decorations, and activities will all follow our Once Upon a Time fairytale theme, making this an unforgettable celebration of imagination and reading.

Preschool Storytime
2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:00
Join Ms. Bailey for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, movement, and songs about all things Orange. This program is for ages 3-5 and capped at 40 participants.

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:00
Join Ms. Bailey for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, movement, and songs about all things Orange. This program is for ages 0-3 and capped at 40 participants.
