Chess Club
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | East Room City Hall
Come adventure through a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Ages 11+.

Beginner Yoga for Mind and Body
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Local community member and Certified Yoga Instructor Cyndi Allen will be leading us through a beginner yoga class focused on relaxation. We will read a passage related to self-care and then she will lead us in some beginning Cyndi currently teaches yoga around the Chattanooga area – including Chattanooga Yoga Center of Ooltewah https://thechattanoogayogacenter.com/. Bring your own mat (or a beach towel!) and meet in the East Room of Collegedale City Hall.

Local Author Visit: Daniel D. Smith’s The Biltmore’s Mona Lisa
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join the Katie Lamb Friends of the Library as they host local author Daniel D. Smith who will discuss his book – The Biltmore’s Mona Lisa – Mystery, Historical Fiction
Author and Military Historian Daniel Smith brings to life this thrilling art heist in his historical fiction novel The Biltmore’s Mona Lisa.
In 1941, France’s national treasure, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting, was moved to the Biltmore House near Asheville, North Carolina, for safekeeping.
German General Hermann Goring hears about this move and sends a special Luftwaffe detachment to America by U-boat.
Their mission is to break out a German art expert from an American POW camp and continue to Asheville to steal the Mona Lisa, leaving a masterful forgery in its place.
Unbeknownst to the Nazis, a second scoundrel has a similar plan in place. However, while his wealth may provide him with the resources to succeed, his greed may be his undoing.
Will this villainy succeed? Only a disabled Army Air Corps captain and a French art curator from the Louvre stand in their way….
About the Author: Author and Military Historian Daniel Smith, Sr. is retired from twenty-six years in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he joined the all-volunteer Tennessee State Guard as a Captain (Infantry). He retired from the State Guard after seven years as a Lieutenant Colonel. He has an undergraduate degree from Covenant College and performed post-graduate work in World History at California State University. After retirement from the Navy, he spent 23 years as an IT manager at the Tennessee Valley Authority and another 10 years as a consulting Senior Project Manager at Olav & Co. He was an associate editor of the automobile magazine Vette Vues in the mid-1970s.Smith was executive director of the National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from 1997 to 1999. He has published four military history reference books, many classic car magazine articles, and short story fiction pieces. His military history books include three on U.S. Navy memorabilia and one book titled “The Medal of Honor and the Battles for Chattanooga. “He specializes in the history of the military Medal of Honor and World War II military history. Aside from reading, his favorite pastime is showing and judging classic automobiles. He and his wife, Betty Thomas Smith, have two grown children and reside in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options
2025-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
in us for Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options Before Enrollment! This informative session is led by Mr. Tim Reynolds, a local Licensed Medicare Advisor who is passionate about demystifying Medicare for future enrollees or those enrolled who are curious about any upcoming updates or changes to Medicare policy and procedure. This session and his services are free of charge to our library community and everyone is welcome! Bring your questions and get clear answers!

Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
2025-11-11

Santa’s Budgeting Workshop: Holiday Finances Made Easy
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Led by: Anthony Young, Licensed Financial Advisor
Description:The holiday season is full of joy—but it can also be tough on your wallet! Join licensed financial advisor Anthony Young for a fun and practical workshop on creating a realistic holiday budget. Learn how to make your money go further this season without sacrificing the spirit of giving.
In this interactive session, you’ll discover:

Smart strategies for managing holiday spending

Tips for gift-giving on a budget

How to avoid post-holiday debt

Ways to plan ahead for next year’s festivities

Whether you’re shopping for a crowd or planning a cozy celebration, this workshop will help you keep your finances merry and bright.
Perfect for: Adults and families looking to enjoy the holidays stress-free.Duration: 60–90 minutesCost: Free

Lyrics, Literature and Taylor Swift
2025-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
Calling all Swifties and book lovers! Celebrate Taylor Swift’s lucky number 13 with a night of music, creativity, and literary magic at Lyrics, Literature & Taylor Swift! Join us on November 13, 2025, for a fun-filled evening exploring the connections between Taylor’s most iconic lyrics and the classic and contemporary literature that inspires them.
Activities include:
Taylor Swift Costume Contest – Dress up as your favorite Taylor era or song and compete for the title of Best Swiftie Style!
Lyrics & Literature – Discover how Taylor’s storytelling mirrors great works of literature—from Romeo and Juliet to The Great Gatsby and beyond.
Songwriting Station – Practice your song writing skills!
Cupcake Decorating Station – Create sweet, Swiftie-themed treats inspired by your favorite albums.
Friendship Bracelet Crafting – Design and trade bracelets in true Eras Tour fashion!
Temporary Tattoos – Apply a fun, sparkly temporary tattoo to show off your pop star style
Whether you’re a Fearless reader, a Lover of lyrics, or just want to Shake It Off with fellow fans, this program is your Wildest Dream!

A Slice of Security: Medicare 101 and Pizza Night
2025-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Confused about Medicare? You’re not alone! Join us at the library for a relaxed and informative evening where local experts will break down the basics of Medicare, explain your enrollment options, and answer your questions — all while you enjoy a free dinner of hot and fresh pizza!
Whether you’re turning 65 soon, helping a loved one navigate their coverage, or of any age and just want to better understand your healthcare options, this event will give you the clear, reliable information you need to make confident decisions.
Free and open to all!

Creature Features: Wallaby
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:00
Get ready for an exciting and unique visit from Creature Features of Tennessee, https://creaturefeaturestn.com/! Our friends at Creature Features will be bringing Calamity Jane – their adorable, seven-months-old baby wallaby. She is sure to steal our hearts and bring a smile to all of our faces.
Limited availability.

November Cookbook Club: Appetizers!
2025-11-18 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. It is football and the holiday season so let’s embrace a special Appetizers Theme this month! Select a cookbook (either from our library or from your own personal collection) and prepare a new or a family favorite appetizer – it could be savory or sweet. We can all try out an assortment of appetizers and compile some new ideas for our own family, holiday and sport-watching gatherings! Bring a copy of the recipe directions to share with everyone. Since we are 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!
As featured this year in the Chattanooga Times Free Press: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/apr/01/chattanooga-area-cookbook-clubs-combine-interests/

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:30

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options
2025-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
Join us for Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options Before Enrollment! This informative session is led by Mr. Tim Reynolds, a local Licensed Medicare Advisor who is passionate about demystifying Medicare for future enrollees or those enrolled who are curious about any upcoming updates or changes to Medicare policy and procedure. This session and his services are free of charge to our library community and everyone is welcome! Bring your questions and get clear answers!

Gingerbread Wars
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:30
Get ready for a deliciously fun challenge at the library! Gather your friends and put your creativity to the test in our Gingerbread Wars. Contestants will decorate amazing gingerbread men with icing and candy, and compete for prizes! Limited availability.
