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READing Paws at Linebaugh
2025-12-15 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Do you have a child who is a struggling or new reader? Does your child love to read? Does your child love dogs? We have the perfect opportunity for you here at Linebaugh! Call 615-893-4131 ext. 114 to register to read to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog! The dogs love to listen to children read while being petted and cuddled! Stevie and Paris will be here on Mondays from 3:30-5 pm.

-CANCELED- Teen Creative Writing Club: Freeform Session
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:30 | TN
Teen Creative Writing Club is canceled for Tuesday, December 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Come share your writing with other creative teens & learn new skills to improve your technique! 3rd Tuesday sessions are dedicated to members’ personal projects. Participants can share up to 4 minutes of original work and receive feedback and constructive critiques from their peers. Bring your stories, poems, songs, scripts, essays, or whatever you’ve got–we’ll tell you what we think!
All proficiencies welcome; ages 13-18 only. Teen Creative Writing Club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4-5:30pm in the 1st floor clubroom at Linebaugh.

Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

Note: The 1st Tuesday meeting on Oct. 7th will be CANCELLED due to the CSLP conference in Nashville. We hope to see you all on the 21st for the freeform session!

Art for Inner Exploration
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | TN
Curious about how art affects our emotions? Join us for a free, artist-led workshop on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the 2nd floor Conference Room at Linebaugh Public Library. Artist CatieBeth Thomas has been volunteering as an art therapist, creating her own painted and fiber art works and teaching art since 2013. She is a native Tennesseean who believes everyone should have access to community spaces where they can express themselves. Participants will explore color theory and their emotions, gratitude, and self love. These art classes will be from 5:30 – 6:30 pm, are for adults and teens, and all materials are provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies, paper or notebooks if you prefer.
For more information, visit www.catiebeththomas.com.

Preteen Yoga with UT Extension
2025-12-17 16:00 - 16:45 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Ready to strike a pose? Linebaugh Library is proud to partner with UT Extension to bring families with children aged 8-12 free yoga sessions on select Wednesdays throughout fall! Bring your own mat & comfortable clothes, and we’ll lead you through flows that promote health, flexibility, and mental wellness.
October’s dates: Weds. Oct. 8th & Weds. Oct. 29th
This event is held in the 2nd floor conference room at Linebaugh Public Library from 3-3:45pm. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

Lit Wits Book Group
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
The Lit Wits Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Lit Wits Book Club is a small, informal group which holds lively discussions with nonjudgmental, warm, welcoming book lovers.

One on One Tech Help at Linebaugh Public Library
2025-12-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Need some help with your smart phone, laptop, or resume? Come to One on One Tech Help! First come, first served.

Polar Express Storytime at Linebaugh
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Hot! Hot!Say, we got it!Hot chocolate!
We’re reading and watching the classic Christmas favorite, “The Polar Express”! We’ll also have hot chocolate and make a jingle bell craft! Feel free to wear PJs & bring your stuffies!

Dungeons & Dragons@Linebaugh
2025-12-20 13:00 - 16:30 | TN
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for Dungeons & Dragons with Henry! Game time is 1 p.m. on the 2nd floor of Linebaugh Library at 105 W. Vine Street in Murfreesboro. Space is limited so please register at hrfaust@comcast.net. Pencils, paper, and dice will be provided. All you need to bring is your imagination!
Oct 18: 2nd floor Meeting Room @1 p.m.
Nov 15: 2nd floor Meeting Room @ 1 p.m.
Dec 20: 2nd floor Conference Room @ 1 p.m.
Jan 17: 2nd floor Meeting Room @ 1 p.m.
Feb 21: 2nd floor Meeting Room @ 1 p.m.
Mar 21: 2nd floor Meeting Room @ 1 p.m.

Forever YA Book Group
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Forever Young Adult book club is a group of YA fans who are a little less “Y”(oung) and a bit more “A”(dult). Whether you’re a regular YA reader or you need a break from your usual “to read” list, all are welcome! Forever Young Adult book club meets every third Saturday. Click HERE for more information and a list of each month’s book.

Forever YA has gone virtual! Join the meeting here:
Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/landing?pli=1
Enter code zpdrowqfof

Tuesday Morning Book Group
2025-12-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
The Tuesday Morning Book Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and reads a mixture of literary fiction, non-fiction, and classics.
This group meets in the Linebaugh Conference Room on the 2nd floor. Click here to see the list of their monthly book choices for the year. There is no meeting in December.

Blast Off to Noon Party at Linebaugh
2025-12-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
3…2…1…Blast-Off!
We’re counting down to noon with a space-themed party to ring in the new year! Join us for stories, snacks, games, crafts, and a balloon drop right at noon!

Sensory Sessions with Love Learning Music
2026-01-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Love Learning Music will be at Linebaugh Library to provide low-stimulation music activities and to talk with families about music therapy resources in our community.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) @ Linebaugh
2026-01-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
TAB meets every 1st Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm in the 1st floor club room at Linebaugh Public Library!
Teen Advisory Board (or TAB) is a great way for teens aged 13-18 to get involved in their community, make their voices heard, and earn service hours! Think of it like a “student council” for the local library. We plan events (like the ones on this page!), curate a monthly book display, collaborate on outreach/marketing/social media initiatives, and more!
TAB looks awesome on a resume & each meeting counts for 2 volunteer hours. That means if you attend every TAB meeting, you can earn up to 24 extra volunteer hours per year! If you’d like to join/more information, check out this form: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Application (25-26). Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions.

Curiosity Club
2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
The Curiosity Club is a new play club for preschool through early elementary grades. Every Monday afternoon we’ll set up the children’s section with toys, games, art supplies, and books on a topic kids might be curious about, and let their imaginations soar!
The one rule for Curiosity Club is there are NO SCREENS allowed, so please help us keep the section screen-free during this program.

READing Paws at Linebaugh
2026-01-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Do you have a child who is a struggling or new reader? Does your child love to read? Does your child love dogs? We have the perfect opportunity for you here at Linebaugh! Call to register to read to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog! The dogs love to listen to children read while being petted and cuddled! Stevie and Paris will be here on Mondays from 3:30-5 pm.

MidTN Magic Group
2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:00 | TN
Welcome to the area’s finest magical organization. This chapter (or Ring) is part of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, a nonprofit organization that is one of the oldest and most respected societies of Magicians in the world. Our goal is to promote, advance and present entertaining magic to all our audiences while preserving the heritage of our craft and passing along its time honored traditions to future generations.
We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the 2nd floor Conference Room at the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We encourage anyone with an interest in the magical arts to drop by for a visit to any of our meetings. The future of magic in middle Tennessee has never been more exciting and we want to share it with you. If you’re a local friend or are just going to be passing through the area we hope you’ll stop by in person at our next gathering. The magic carpet is always rolled out for you at The Middle Tennessee Magic Club.

Young Artists of Linebaugh Library (YALL Club) -- Tween Art Club
2026-01-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Kids aged 8-12 can join us on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 4-5pm in the 1st floor club room at Linebaugh Library to learn a new art or crafting technique! Supplies & space are limited; register online here. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.
February: Franken-tines! Mix-and-Match Collage Art

Girls Who Code Club
2026-01-08 16:00 - 16:45, 2026-01-15 16:00 - 16:45 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Girls Who Code club is for 3rd – 5th graders interested in coding, technology, and design. Offered every Thursday 4-4:45 pm at Linebaugh Public Library, we’ll learn about the basics of computer logic, pioneers in tech fields, and how AI works.
Girls Who Code:

is FREE
does not require a device
does not require any prior coding knowledge
is not only for girls!

We're Board Too! Tween Board Game Club @ Linebaugh
2026-01-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Are you board? So are we! (The tweens, not the teens.) Kids aged 8-12 can join us every 2nd Friday of the month from 3:30-4:30pm in the 1st floor club room to play a different game; we’ve got a mix of timeless classics and new selections. Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

READing Paws at Linebaugh
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Do you have a child who is a struggling or new reader? Does your child love to read? Does your child love dogs? We have the perfect opportunity for you here at Linebaugh! Call to register to read to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog! The dogs love to listen to children read while being petted and cuddled! Stevie and General will be here on Mondays from 3:30-5 pm, and Frankie will be here on the 2nd Saturday of each month 10-11:30 am.

Teen Anime & Manga Club
2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us at Linebaugh every month for a discussion of our current favorite anime and manga! We’ll be showing an anime movie once a month this summer!

Library 101 (For Homeschoolers)
2026-01-12 11:00 - 11:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
We invite our homeschool families to learn how to navigate the library, care for books, and use our digital resources! Call 615-893-4131 x.114 for this month’s topic!

How to Protect Yourself from Financial Scams & Protect Your Assets
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us for an educational workshop hosted by Jim Bertram, an investment advisor with Baynes Investment Counsel, to learn about how to recognize and avoid fraud as well as protect and provide privacy for your assets.

The discussion will cover:

Protecting your Personal Information
Common Scams
Safeguarding your accounts
Owning assets in Trust for Privacy
Recognizing Fraud

Tween Creative Writing Club @ Linebaugh
2026-01-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Creative writers aged 8-12 are invited to join us to share their work & learn ways to improve their craft! No registration required. This club is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm in the 1st floor club room at Linebaugh Public Library. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

Itty Bitty Storytime
2026-01-15 10:00 - 10:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Thursday Itty Bitty Storytimes are for our littlest patrons (aged 0-23 months) and feature fingerplays, lap bounces, and board book stories in a shorter format. We keep the same songs and fingerplays for a month at a time, so you can learn them and use them at home with your family!
