Katie Lamb Public Library

DIY Thanksgiving Floats
2025-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Design and decorate your own Thanksgiving parade float using paper lanterns and other various craft supplies! The library will display your creation through November, and then you can take it home with you! Ages 6-12. Limited availability.

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.

Crime Reads Book Club: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
It’s 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims to have no memory of the murders.
An up-and-coming expert in the burgeoning field of mental illness is engaged by a group of reformers and spiritualists who seek a pardon for Grace. He listens to her story while bringing her closer and closer to the day she cannot remember. What will he find in attempting to unlock her memories?
Captivating and disturbing, Alias Grace showcases best-selling, Booker Prize-winning author Margaret Atwood at the peak of her powers.
Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa and grew up in northern Ontario, Quebec, and Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master’s degree from Radcliffe College.
Throughout her writing career, Margaret Atwood has received numerous awards and honorary degrees. She is the author of more than thirty-five volumes of poetry, children’s literature, fiction, and non-fiction and is perhaps best known for her novels, which include The Edible Woman (1970), The Handmaid’s Tale (1983), The Robber Bride (1994), Alias Grace (1996), and The Blind Assassin, which won the prestigious Booker Prize in 2000. Atwood’s dystopic novel, Oryx and Crake, was published in 2003. The Tent (mini-fictions) and Moral Disorder (short stories) both appeared in 2006. Her most recent volume of poetry, The Door, was published in 2007. Her non-fiction book, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth in the Massey series, appeared in 2008, and her most recent novel, The Year of the Flood, in the autumn of 2009. Ms. Atwood’s work has been published in more than forty languages, including Farsi, Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic and Estonian. In 2004 she co-invented the Long Pen TM.
This program is open to any community members, no library card membership required!

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.

Spanish Circle Time
2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
Join us for a storytime in Spanish featuring stories, movement, and songs. Ages 0-5, capped at 40 participants.

LEGO Free Play
2025-11-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Build anything you can think of using a pile of LEGO bricks! Completed builds will be displayed in the library. Ages 6-12

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 | TN

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-11-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
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.

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!

Read, Move, and Groove
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
Join volunteers from The Little Gym of Chattanooga for a fantastic fusion of literature and lively motion, tailored for children aged 5 and under. As your child dives into mesmerizing tales, they’re also introduced to a symphony of movements, from twirls to tumbles, making each story an active adventure.

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!

Preschool Storytime
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
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.

Creature Features: Wallaby
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:00 | TN
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.

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

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/

LEGO Robotics
2025-11-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Using LEGO 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

Romantasy Book Club
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
Do you love Romance and Fantasy books and want a place to meet and discuss your favorite books? Romantasy book club is perfect for you! This month, we will discuss Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer while having light refreshments. The library will have copies available to check out.

Chess Club
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
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!

Technology Help Appointments
2025-11-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, 37363, United States
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
2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
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.

Fiction Addiction Book Club: The Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier
2025-11-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
From internationally bestselling author Tracy Chevalier, a riveting drama of a pioneer family on the American frontier.
1838: James and Sadie Goodenough have settled where their wagon got stuck – in the muddy, stagnant swamps of northwest Ohio. They and their five children work relentlessly to tame their patch of land, buying saplings from a local tree man known as John Appleseed so they can cultivate the fifty apple trees required to stake their claim on the property. But the orchard they plant sows the seeds of a long battle. James loves the apples, reminders of an easier life back in Connecticut; while Sadie prefers the applejack they make, an alcoholic refuge from brutal frontier life.
1853: Their youngest child Robert is wandering through Gold Rush California. Restless and haunted by the broken family he left behind, he has made his way alone across the country. In the redwood and giant sequoia groves he finds some solace, collecting seeds for a naturalist who sells plants from the new world to the gardeners of England. But you can run only so far, even in America, and when Robert’s past makes an unexpected appearance he must decide whether to strike out again or stake his own claim to a home at last.
Chevalier tells a fierce, beautifully crafted story in At the Edge of the Orchard, her most graceful and richly imagined work yet.
Tracy Chevalier is an American-born, now dual-citizen, author famous for historical fiction, most notably Girl with a Pearl Earring. Born in 1962 in Washington, D.C., she earned degrees in English and Creative Writing and moved to England in the 1980s, where she still lives with her husband. Her books often draw inspiration from paintings, historical events, and specific crafts or trades, exploring hidden human stories within different contexts.

Adult Craft: Thanksgiving Turkey Placecards
2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Meeting Room, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States
It’s that time of year again to “Gobble ‘til you wobble!” We are making fun and creative turkey place cards to help set your holiday table! Have out of town guests this week? Bring them along for a little crafting break at the library. This program is open to participants aged 17+. This library-funded craft is provided at no cost to you, limited supplies.

Book Besties
2025-12-01 16:45 - 17:45 | TN
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.

Preschool Storytime
2025-12-02 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
Join Ms. Bailey for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, movement, and songs about the color White. This program is for ages 3-5 and capped at 40 participants.

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

Baby and Toddler Storytime
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:00 | TN
Join Ms. Bailey for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, movement, and songs about the color White. This program is for ages 0-3 and capped at 40 participants.
