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TAB Meeting at Linebaugh
2025-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
If you’re a Tween or Teen who’d like to get more involved with the library and youth programming, consider joining our Teen Advisory Board! The Teen Advisory Board – or TAB for short – meets on the 1st Saturday of each month at 3 pm. For more information, please contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org, Ollie at omiller@rclstn.org, or call 615-893-4131 x138.

Take Your Child to the Library Story Time at Smyrna Library
2025-02-01 15:00 - 15:30 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Bring the family and join us for a special story time to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Come and see for yourself all that Smyrna Library has to offer you and your children! Saturday, February 1st at 3:00 p.m. No registration required.

Manga Culture Club at MGL
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | MGL, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Come join your fellow anime and manga fans for a tea-themed event! There will be a short presentation on Japanese tea ceremonies followed by a tea tasting and games. Everyone 18+ welcome! When: Saturday, February 1st from 2-4 PM Where: MGL Library STEAM Room

Glowforge Orientation
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).

Bluey at the Library!
2025-02-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Bluey at the library? For real life? It’s true! Families and children of all ages are invited to come meet Bluey on February 1st for this year’s Take Your Child to the Library Day. Join us from 12-3 pm for photos and autographs with Bluey, play games and make crafts from the show, and enjoy a special Bluey-themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite Bluey outfits – grannies welcome! Snacks and drinks will also be provided.

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.

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.

Yoga: Preteens & Teens at Smyrna Public Library
2025-01-31 15:30 - 16:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Preteens and Teens join us at Smyrna Public Library for a yoga class just for you! Taught by a certified instructor, we’ll do 30 minutes of yoga, including breath work, strengthening and relaxation. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, or one will be provided. Comfortable clothes recommended. Every other Friday at 3:30 p.m. Contact smyrnays@rclstn.org for more information.

Chair Yoga at Smyrna Library
2025-01-31 13:15 - 14:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Chair Yoga is an exercise and stretch class designed to be done with the support of a chair. It’s an ideal exercise for those who don’t want to get on the floor or who can benefit from a chair to support their balance. It’s typically practiced by older adults or people recovering from injuries. Try it out for free at Smyrna Public Library!

3D Print Orientation at Smyrna Public Library
2025-01-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join us for an introductory 3D print orientation at the Smyrna Public Library. Class size is limited to 4 patrons per class, so please email smyrna3dprint@rclstn.org to secure your spot today!

One on One Tech Help at Linebaugh
2025-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Need some help with your phone, laptop, or other devices? Need a one on one setting to learn computer skills? Have questions about your smart devices? Come take advantage of One on One Tech Help at Linebaugh!

Totally free! First come, first served!

Groundhog Day Craft at Smyrna Library
2025-01-31 10:00 - 10:30 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Let’s celebrate Groundhog Day a little early at Smyrna Public Library! Join us for a cute Groundhog Day craft perfect for little hands. Friday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m. *Programs close 10 minutes after start time.*

MGL Storytime
2025-01-31 10:00 - 10:30 | MGL, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft every Friday morning at 10 am in the S.T.E.A.M. Lab! All ages are welcome.

Foundation Directory Online Crash Course at Myrtle Glanton Lord
2025-01-30 17:00 - 18:00 | MGL, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Come learn how to use the Foundation Directory Online–a powerful database of grant funders and recipients–to maximize your fundraising strategies.

Free!

Basic Computer Usage Class at Smyrna Public Library
2025-01-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join us every Thursday from 5-6 PM to learn more about computer usage and the tools you need to succeed at technology! The recommended age for this event is 13+ any library patron under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an official guardian.

HiSet (GED) Classes
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Girls Who Code at Linebaugh
2025-01-30 16:00 - 16:45 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Girls Who Code Club is a free after-school computer science program for all 3rd-5th graders (it’s not just for girls)! We’ll be working through the “Learn to Code and Change the World” Girls Who Code every Thursday from September through April 2025. Learn about computational thinking, code your own projects in Scratch, and make new friends!

Tinker TEC - Let's Build Together!
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.

TEC Storytime - Penguins
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.

Baby Time at Smyrna Public Library
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join us for Baby Time at Smyrna Public Library on Thursdays at 10:00 am. Baby Time is a story time adventure designed for caregivers and babies aged 0-24 months. Snuggle up for a gentle story, interactive rhymes, singing and sensory play in a supportive environment that fosters early literacy and bonding. Programs close 10 minutes after start time.

Itty Bitty Storytime at Linebaugh
2025-01-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Linebaugh Public Library invites you to “Imagine Your Story” in our Itty Bitty Storytimes each Thursday at 10 am. Itty Bitty Storytimes are intended for children ages 0-23 months and feature a mix of stories, scarf songs, fingerplays, and lap bounces.

Murfreesboro Writer's Group
2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
The Murfreesboro Writers Group is a group of local writers who seek to improve their work through mutual critique. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Meeting Room at Linebaugh Library. Anyone interested in writing is welcome to visit to see if you’d like to join the group. You might hear science fiction, poetry, alternate reality, memoir, fantasy, mystery, literary fiction, or more.

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.

ESL Course
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.

Sight Word Snack Attack at Smyrna Public Library
2025-01-29 15:15 - 15:45 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join us for Sight Word Snack Attack at Smyrna Public Library! Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m.
Sight Word Snack Attack is a program where children are given a snack and water, then we play a round of Sight Word Bingo, then children can choose from a variety of fun sight word games to play! Geared toward preschool-3rd grade. Adult participation is highly recommended.
Sight words are common words that kids recognize instantly without sounding them out. Recognizing words by sight helps kids become faster, more fluent readers.
This school year we will be focusing on ten words at a time from the Fry Sight Word list.
September: the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it
October: he, was, for, on, are, as with, his, they, I
November: at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, words
January: but, not, what, all, were, we, when, your, can, said
February: there, use, an, each, which, she, do, how, their, if
March: will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so
Thank you to Diana Health for sponsoring this program!

STEAM Lab
2025-01-29 15:00 - 15:25 | MGL, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Enjoy hands on activities to engage your curiosity and creativity that spans science, technology, engineering, art, and math! All ages are welcome.

One on One Tech Help at Smyrna Public Library
2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Need some help with your phone, laptop, or other devices? Need a one on one setting to learn computer skills? Have questions about your smart devices? Come take advantage of One on One Tech Help at Smyrna Public Library!

Totally free! First come, first served!

Storytime at Linebaugh
2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Linebaugh Public Library invites you to “Imagine Your Story” in our all-ages storytimes each Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am. Discover classic and modern twists on fairy tales, folklore, and mythological creatures all season long!
All-Ages Storytimes are intended for children ages 2-8 and feature a mix of stories, songs, and puppet shows.

All Ages Story Time at Smyrna Library
2025-01-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join us at Smyrna Public Library for All Ages Story Time where we will read stories, sing songs, and play fun games to enhance early literacy. *Programs close 10 minutes after start time.
