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Linebaugh Library Tween/Teen Lounge Redesign Contest
2025-09-01 - 2025-12-05 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Have you ever wanted to play Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer or The Sims with your local government building? Love redecorating your room at home or planning your dream dorm? Do you just like interior design in general? Here’s your chance to put your skills to the test! We want your help in redesigning the tween/teen lounge here at Linebaugh.
Use the modeling/design methods of your choice (traditional art, 3D modeling, dioramas, etc.) and submit your design to us for a chance to see it come to life. You could win fabulous prizes…including gift cards & the honor of a plaque commemorating your contributions to Linebaugh Library hanging in the teen lounge for all to see!
Contest rules & submission can be found here: https://forms.gle/sHAZQmftbhFVRviE6. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions.

**This contest is open to patrons aged 12-18.

Silly Song & Dance at Smyrna Public Library
2025-11-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join Ms. Nicole for Silly Song and Dance Mondays at 10 A.M. at Smyrna Public Library. This is an exciting high energy program for all ages. Our songs are geared for toddlers and preschoolers to stretch, dance, and sing! We will learn about shapes, colors, letters, and numbers while singing and dancing. Adult participation is encouraged! **Programs close at ten minutes after start time.

Storybook Stompers at MGL Library
2025-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | MGL, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us for Storybook Stompers at MGL Library! Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:30am, be ready to get moving, shake out your sillies, and listen to a story!
This event is in partnership with City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. MGL Library is located inside of Patterson Park Community Center.

Tech Coach 1-on-1
2025-11-03 13:00 - 15:00
Do you or someone you know need help with technology questions or using the Library’s digital resources? The TEC can help with one-on-one assistance during a TECH Coaching session. Coaches can help patrons explore technology and increase their digital literacy.
Please:

Bring your device
Remember to bring your log-in/password information
And do remember that NO device repair is offered through RCLS

Basic Microsoft Word at Myrtle Glanton Lord Public Library
2025-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | MGL, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word in this free, hands-on class at the library! Whether you’re creating resumes, letters, or reports, this session will teach you how to format text, use templates, and edit documents with confidence. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their skills, this class will help you get comfortable with one of the most popular word processing tools around.

Curiosity Club
2025-11-03 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.

LEGO Block Party at Smyrna Library
2025-11-03 15:15 - 15:45 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join us at the Smyrna Public Library for half an hour of Lego free play!

Build whatever you can imagine
Meet other Lego enthusiasts
Bolster Creativity

Legos must remain at the Library. However, we can save your build week to week as you continue to create your LEGO masterpiece.

READing Paws at Linebaugh
2025-11-03 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.

Get Crafty! Smyrna Public Library
2025-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Get Crafty, Smyrna!! Join us for an all-new monthly crafting program for adults at Smyrna Public Library! Themes and crafts will rotate each month, so please follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see when the theme will be revealed. This is a free event and open to the public, registration is not required.

All-Ages Storytime at Linebaugh
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am we’ll have storytimes full of engaging stories, silly songs, a puppet show, and a craft! This year’s theme is “A is for All!” with a focus on Fry’s sight words list.

Tiny TEC
2025-11-04 11:30 - 12:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us for our Tiny TEC program, specially designed for children aged 2-4! Each week, we will dive into colorful picture books and participate in fun, hands-on science activities inspired by the stories. From exploring textures to simple experiments, this program nurtures curiosity, sparks imagination, and encourages early literacy and scientific thinking. Come discover, learn, and play with us—where every page turn is a new adventure!
Tiny TEC is held every Tuesday at 11:30 am and is free and open to the public.

READing with Lucas at MGL Library
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | MGL, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us for READing with Lucas every Tuesday at 1pm at MGL Library! Lucas loves pets and belly rubs- and having a story read to him! Sign up by calling or visiting the library. All ages are welcome!
MGL Library is proud to participate in the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) READing Paws Program. This program is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.
MGL Library is located inside of Patterson Park Community Center.

Computer Basics
2025-11-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
This class, which is taught by Workforce Essentials, is for Adults.
For more information contact: mamaro@workforceessentials.com

Sight Word Snack Attack at Smyrna Public Library
2025-11-04 15:15 - 15:45 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Join us for a Sight Word Snack Attack at Smyrna Public Library Tuesdays 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.

Teen Creative Writing Club: Literary Elements
2025-11-04 16:00 | Linebaugh Public Library, 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Tuesday, August 5th: Literary Elements – Introduction
Tuesday, September 2nd: Literary Elements – Character
Tuesday, October : Literary Elements – Dialogue
Tuesday, November : Literary Elements – Setting

Tuesday, December: Literary Elements – Plot

Come share your writing with other creative teens & learn new skills to improve your technique! 1st Tuesday sessions are dedicated to a more focused look at creative writing and feature a presentation centered around certain aspects of the craft, as well as take-home activities & in-session writing practice.
This fall, we’ll be discussing different literary elements. All proficiencies welcome; ages 12-18 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.

MidTN Magic Group
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00
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.

All Ages Story Time at Smyrna Library
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

One on One Tech Help @ Smyrna Public Library
2025-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
Need some help with your smart phone, laptop, or resume? Come to One on One Tech Help! First come, first served.

STEAM Lab at MGL Library
2025-11-05 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.

Preteen D&D (Full)
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:00
Join us for our Preteen Dungeons and Dragons Pirate Campaign.
Help build confidence, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
Register on our website to join our waitlist!

Young Artists of Linebaugh Library (a.k.a YALL Club)
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00
Join us every 1st Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm in the 1st floor clubroom at Linebaugh Library for Young Artists of Linebaugh Library!
The YALL Club is back & better than ever! Young artists aged 9-12 are welcome to join us each month to learn a new craft/technique. This November, we’re celebrating National Donut Day by making paper plate donuts (and eating regular donuts!). Limited supplies; registration required. Register here or contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more info.

Murfreesboro Writer's Group
2025-11-05 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.

Python - Coding Class at the TEC
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Curious about coding? Join our monthly Introduction to Python class — no experience needed, just bring your curiosity! Everyone’s welcome to explore the world of programming. Ages 12+

This event is free and open to the public.

Adult Maker Group's BYOC Night
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Bring Your Own Craft! Learn/share/socialize.
Join us at the Technology Engagement Center for a night of crafting! Bring whatever you’re working on and enjoy the company of other crafty adults. This group is open to anyone ages 16 and over and no registration is required.

Baby Time at Smyrna Public Library
2025-11-06 10:00 | 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
2025-11-06 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!

Storytime at the TEC
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Technology Engagement Center, 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Join us at the Technology Engagement Center for our fun-filled storytime program! Perfect for children ages 2-4, our sessions feature engaging story readings, lively singing of favorite songs, and creative coloring activities that inspire imagination and expression. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading, boost early literacy skills, and enjoy quality time with friends and family in a warm, inviting environment.
This event is free and open to the public.
