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HiSet (GED) Class
2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Orientations are held every Monday at 1:00 pm at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), 663 Ken Pilkerton Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167
Call 931-237-6443 for information.

Tiny TEC - Let's Build Together
2025-01-21 11:30 - 12:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Tiny TEC is a STEAM club for kiddos 2-4 years old. We will read a non-fiction book and do a science experiment or activity based on our theme.
All programs are free and open to the public.

Computer Basics
2025-01-21 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-27 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-28 14:30 - 15:30 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Free computer classes @ the TEC! Come learn basic computer skills, Windows 10, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and more with self-paced modules and guided instruction.
For more information contact: mamaro@workforceessentials.com

HiSet (GED) Classes
2025-01-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States

Adobe Premiere Basics
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Get into video editing at the TEC!

In this FREE introduction to Adobe Premiere, you’ll learn the basics of how to organize and execute projects big and small.

Not only will this class show you how to use the software, we’ll also introduce you to the resources available to you at your local library to help you continue your editing endeavors!

So whether you want to get into filmmaking, online content or even ads for your small business – the library wants to help you achieve your goals.

Tuesdays, January 21st and 28th from 6 – 8 pm

Collecting Family History at TEC
2025-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Come learn about the family history, digitization, and genealogy resources the library has to offer.

Free!

Books & Brews - ebook club
2025-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | TN
Join us for A Wizard’s Guid to Defensive Baking: This cozy YA fantasy stars Mona, an apprentice baker who works at her Aunt Tabitha’s bakery. Mona has a special talent: she’s a wizard who works with baked goods. Available in the library stacks & on Hoopla as both ebook & e-audio.
This month we’ll be meeting at a member’s house to discuss the book and the titles/dates for 2025. For more info, email ktyree@rclstn.org.
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Books & Brews is an an ebook club based out of the Technology Engagement Center (a branch of the RCLS).
The plan is to meet monthly at various fine, locally-owned establishments to socialize and enjoy discussing the latest title. We’ve been picking our titles as we go, input is welcome!
We strive to utilize Hoopla, which is FREE with your library card (which is also free!) – so there are no holds, no waiting, no kidding!
Book title & meeting info will be updated here and on the RCLS social media.
You can email info-tec@rclstn.org if you need more details or have questions.

ESL Course
2025-01-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us at the TEC for ESL classes every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 pm.
To sign up please fill out this form.
Once you have completed the form, someone will contact you with more details.

TEC Storytime - Penguins
2025-01-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-30 10:30 - 11:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us as we read stories and sing songs at the Technology Engagement Center! Every Thursday at 10:30. All ages welcome.
All events are free and open to the public.

Tinker TEC - Let's Build Together!
2025-01-23 15:30 - 16:00, 2025-01-30 15:30 - 16:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Tinker TEC is a STEAM club for kiddos 5-8 years old. We will read a non-fiction book and do a science experiment or activity based on our theme.
All programs are free and open to the public.

Glowforge Orientation
2025-01-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us at the TEC every Saturday for our Glowforge orientation. This orientation is required for using the Glowforge at the TEC.
Please e-mail info-tec@rclstn.org to sign up for this orientation.
NOTE: Orientation dates are first come, first served. You may request a specific date, but this page is not updated to reflect which classes have been filled. Class sizes are small and recommended for ages 13 and up.

All children 12 and under must stay with a parent or guardian at all times. All individuals taking the orientation must have their own RCLS library card (no card sharing).

Last Saturday Coding Class
2025-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | TN
Kick off 2025 learning how to build your own games! In January’s hands-on class, we’ll explore the fundamentals of the free, open-source Godot engine and understand the core building blocks of a game: nodes, scenes, and scripts. Whether you’re new to game development or just curious about Godot, this series of classes will give you the tools to get started on your own projects.

Tiny TEC - Let's Build Together - CANCELLED 1/28
2025-01-28 11:30 - 12:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States

Introduction to Python at the TEC
2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | TN
Unlock the power of programming with our Introduction to Python class! In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn the basics of creating programs in Python.

SciFri Book Club
2025-01-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us in January as we read Fire Weather: A true story from a hotter world by John Vaillant.
The SciFri Book club reads popular science and science fiction. We follow the book recommendations from the SciFri Book Club from Science Friday. We meet the last Friday of the month at 5:30pm at the Technology Engagement Center.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us as the TEC for a fun-filled morning at the library with our friend the Bookmobile! We will have fun crafts throughout the morning as well as silly stories. The schedule is as follows:
10:oo am – DIY Book Totes
10:30am – Storytime & Craft
11:00am – DIY Painted Bookmarks
11:30am – Storytime & Craft
This event is free and open to the public. All craft supplies will be provided.
