Katie Lamb Public Library

Book Besties
2025-02-03 16:45 - 17:45 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
A book club for ages 7-13. Read any book, then come to book club to discuss, snack, and do an activity.

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-02-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This early literacy program for ages 0 to 36 months is designed for activity and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*
Theme: Cats

Crime Reads Book Club: All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda
2025-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Crime Reads Book Club will be discussing All is Not Forgiven (Detectives Kenda & Wilson #1) by Joe Kenda.
The Homicide Hunter’s riveting debut novel proves that fiction really can be stranger than truth …
All Is Not Forgiven is the debut crime novel by television star Joe Kenda, a former homicide detective, whose hit series Homicide Hunter and Homicide Hunter: American Detective air on Investigation Discovery, the #1 true crime channel available in more than 80 million homes.
In this first novel, the rookie Det. Kenda investigates a 1975 case that begins with the murder of a beloved Colorado philanthropist and society figure whose husband, a gambler and womanizer, appears to have an air-tight alibi.
Mentored by his veteran partner Det. Lee Wilson, a former Nashville singer turned skilled investigator, Kenda’s case quickly attracts attention from the FBI, CIA, and Interpol, for its similarity to a string of killings involving wealthy married women. All the murders appear to have been committed by a hired professional whose trademark is the use of an unusual form of lethal ammunition that leaves no trace.
Detectives Kenda and Wilson travel across the country, following leads to Las Vegas and a mob “made man” pit boss who moonlights as a matchmaker for hit men. In this first extraordinary case, the detectives join a full law-enforcement blitz to track down a twisted killer who has made murder his business.
Joe Kenda is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career, with a closure rate of 92%. He is featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter, where he recounts stories of cases he solved. The show began in 2011 and lasted nine seasons.
This program is open to any community members, no library card membership required!

Playtime
2025-01-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us for free play! All children age 0-5.

Origami Workshop: Seed Starter Pots
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join local Math teacher and origami artist Ms. Shirley for some Winter fun and paper crafting. We will learn to fold seed starter pots to help you get ahead of planting season. This program is open to anyone in the community, free and there is no library card requirement.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:30 | West Room City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, 37363
Join us this month to play D&D! We will meet for session 0 on the 13th to make our characters and then begin the campaign on the 14th and play again on the 28th. No experience is needed.
Ages 11+, Limited Availabiliy
Session 0 will be held in the library. On the 14th and 28th, we will play in the West Room of City Hall.

Winter Potluck & Recipe Swap
2025-01-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Come and join us for a first ever Winter Potluck and Recipe Swap at the Katie Lamb Public Library in Collegedale. Bring your favorite dish and recipe instructions to share with everyone while you sample other delicious home-cooked meals. Open to any adults, young adults/teens who enjoy cooking or baking and would like to participate – no library card membership required.
Register online ahead of time so that we may plan accordingly.

String Theory
2025-01-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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.

Pizza & Board Games!
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Join us for a laid back afternoon of board game fun and free pizza dinner! We supply the games and location. This activity is open to all ages and there is no library card requirement.

Sign Language Basics for Babies and Toddlers
2025-01-23 14:30 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 Ms. Ellie for a taste of ASL communications for parents and babies/toddlers!
This activity is open to anyone in the community – no library card requirement!

Preschool Storytime
2025-01-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-14 10:30 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Preschool storytime is an early literacy program for ages 3 to 5 years old with stories, music, and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*
Theme: Dogs

Crafty Cooking: Candy Sushi
2025-01-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Get ready for a sweet and creative treat at our Craft Cooking: Candy Sushi event! In this hands-on program, participants will make their own sushi rolls using candy and other edible ingredients. (Limited availability; first come, first served).

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-01-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-01-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-01-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
This early literacy program for ages 0 to 36 months is designed for activity and movement. *This event will be capped at 40 participants.*
Theme: Dogs

Fiction Addiction Book Club: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
2025-01-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
The remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian—who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray.
In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture on the New York society scene and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps build a world-class collection.
But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American.
The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths to which she must go—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
Marie Benedict is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Mitford Affair, Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie’s Maid, The Other Einstein, and the novella, Agent 355. With Victoria Christopher Murray, she co-wrote the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian and the Target Book of the Year The First Ladies.
Her books have been translated into thirty languages, and selected for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, Costco Book Club, Indie Next List, and LibraryReads List.
Up next is the February 11, 2025 release, The Queens of Crime, the thrilling story of Agatha Christie’s legendary rival, mystery writer Dorothy Sayers, the race to solve a real-life murder, and the power of friendship among women. And in April, her first children’s book will released, a middle grade historical adventure co-written with Courtney Sheinmel called The Secrets of the Lovelace Academy.
This program is open to any community members, no library card membership required!

Library Closed
2025-01-20 | TN
The library will be closed on 01/20/2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Kids/Teens Lego Robotics
2025-01-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Unleash your creativity and engineering skills at our Lego Robotics event! Join us for a fun-filled session where you can build your very own robot using Lego pieces and learn the basics of Scratch coding to bring your creation to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced builder, this hands-on workshop is perfect for ages 6-17. Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, and it’s first come, first served!

One-on-One with a Financial Advisor
2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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 you’re just starting out or preparing for a meaningful retirement, you deserve personalized financial guidance driven by what’s important to you. Together, we’ll assess your financial picture and explore how you can.
There are 4 sessions available starting at 5:00 PM: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30. Sessions are free, but limited. Please register for a session (only one session per person). If you need to cancel, please let us know so we can contact someone on the waiting list. Open to the community – no library card requirement. *No products will be sold*
Pre-register today to reserve a spot!
*We will email you a couple days prior to the scheduled date to establish a time slot so please watch for an email from the library.

Adult Craft: Sock Snowman
2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
“Oh the weather outside is frightful….” Let’s make sock-snowmen for the month of January while we stay warm in the library.
This activity is open to participants 17+ years, first come, first served. All supplies provided – no library card requirement. Meets in the Meeting Room of the Katie Lamb Public Library, Collegedale.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-01-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States

Kids/Teens Lego Free Play
2025-01-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
Unleash your creativity at our Lego Free Play event! Join us for a fun and engaging session where you can build anything your imagination dreams up using our extensive collection of Lego bricks. Whether you want to create a towering skyscraper, a colorful vehicle, or a fantastic creature, the possibilities are endless! Completed builds will be displayed in the library, so you can show off your amazing creations to the whole community.

Minecraft Club
2025-01-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
Join us at Minecraft Club for a fun-filled hour of creativity and exploration. We can’t wait to see what you build (limited availability; first come, first served).
