Linebaugh Youth Services

Linebaugh Story Times
Linebaugh All-Ages Story Times:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10 – 11 am
Join us for stories, songs, and a puppet show!

Itty Bitty Story Times:
(0-23 months)

Thursdays
10 – 10:30 am
Thursdays are for our littlest patrons (aged 0-23 months) and feature fingerplays, lap bounces, and board book stories in a shorter format.

Versus” Saturday Story Times
4th Saturdays
10 – 10:45 am
Join us on the 4th Saturday of every month for a special all-ages “Versus” Saturday Storytime! Enjoy two stories, songs, and a puppet show as part of your family weekend.
2nd Annual Tween/Teen Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar. 21st
10am – 11am
Calling patrons aged 8-18! Has anyone ever told you you were “too old” for an egg hunt? They were WRONG. Join us for an egg hunt made just for the older kids (with plenty of passive activities for the whole family). RSVP here to secure your spot and find more information about this event!

Schedule:
Pre-Event Arrival Period (enjoy passive activities & library browsing): 9:30-10am
Welcome/Hunt Rules/Wave Preparation: 10am-10:20am
(10 minutes will be taken between each wave to reset the hunt)
Wave 1 (8-10): 10:20-10:25
Wave 2 (11-14): 10:35-10:40
Wave 3 (15-18): 10:50-10:55
Closing/Golden Egg Prizes: 10:55-11am

Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.
Kids and Family Programs

Curiosity Club
Mondays
2 – 4 pm
Curiosity Club is a weekly play club for families with young children. Every Monday, we’ll bring out a variety of toys, learning manipulatives, STEAM kits, art supplies, and books, and let kids play and create together! The one rule of Curiosity Club is there are no screens allowed, so please help us keep the section screen-free during this program.

Library 101 for Homeschoolers
2nd Mondays
11 am
Our homeschool families are invited to learn about the library through scavenger hunts, crafts, and lessons on our print and digital resources!

Girls Who Code
Thursdays
4 – 4:45 pm
(ALL 3rd-5th grade children invited!)
This free after-school coding club is for all 3rd – 5th graders (it’s not just for girls!). We’ll learn about the Core 4 of coding, cybersecurity, AI, and code our own projects in April!

Sensory Sessions with Love Learning Music
Saturday, March 7
11 am – 12 pm
Love Learning Music will be at Linebaugh Library on the 1st Saturday of each month to provide low-stimulation music activities and to talk with families about music therapy resources in our community.

Youth Magic Group
Saturday, March 14
10 – 11 am
Aspiring magicians can join in the fun with The Youth Magic Group, led by the Amazing Abner Youth Magic Club. Quarterly meetings at 10 am at Linebaugh Library.  

Lego Club
Saturday, March 21
10 – 11 am
Build and create with the Linebaugh Lego Club on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10 am. Meetings consist of free play and building challenges.
READing Paws
Let your child READ to a therapy dog to help foster a love of reading!
Mondays & Saturdays – Check calendar for dates!

Sign up: 615-893-4131 (ext.) 114
TWEEN/TEEN Programs

(NEW!) TWEEN PROGRAMS

CLUBS
We’re Board Too!: Tween Board Game Club (ages 8-12)
2nd Fridays every month
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Are you board? So are we! (The tweens, not the teens.) We play a different game each month with a mix of timeless classics and new selections.
March’s game: Pirate Fluxx
Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

Tween Creative Writing Club (ages 8-12)
every 2nd Tuesday
4 – 4:45pm
Creative writers aged 8-12 are invited to join us to share their work & learn ways to improve their craft! No registration required.
March: Magic 101! Fantasy Stories
Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

Young Artists of Linebaugh Library a.k.a. YALL — Tween Art Club (ages 8-12)
1st Wednesdays of every month
4-5pm
Join us in April for Bead Critters! Supplies & space are limited; register with the form here. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions!

Two-Bite Club
Tuesday, March 17
10 – 11 am
The Two-Bite Club is for our homeschool families in conjunction with the UT Extension. Once a month, join us for new recipes and a hands-on healthy snack.

TEEN PROGRAMS (ages 13-18)

PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Winter/Spring Teen Book Bundles
Teens aged 13-18 can fill out this form to sign up for Linebaugh’s monthly book bundles. These bundles will run Jan.-May with registration for summer bundles opening in mid-May.

We’ll pick 2 books to your specific tastes PLUS a personalized letter & surprises every time! Candy, treats, bookmarks, stickers, etc. What will you get in your bundle? Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

CLUBS
**NEW!!** BYOCC: Bring Your Own Craft Club
1st Tuesdays every month
4 – 5:30 pm
Calling all crafters! Whether you knit/crochet, draw/paint, make jewelry/candy art, or something else entirely, we want you to join us for this chill club where you can bring your own project and meet other creative teens! No registration required.
Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

**NEW!!** Let the Games Begin: Teen Book Club
Mar. 31st @ 4-5pm
March: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Read the book & join us at the end of the month for discussions, games, and themed snacks! Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information/assistance in finding a copy.

Teen Creative Writing Club
3rd Tuesdays every month
4 – 5:30 pm
Teen writers of all proficiencies are invited to join us to share their work & learn ways to improve their craft!
Bring up to 4 minutes of original writing (stories, poetry, scripts, creative non-fiction, etc.) & get feedback from your peers. No registration required.
Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

Teen Anime & Manga Club
2nd Saturdays every month
2 – 3 PM
Teens who love anime & manga can come meet other friends for a new discussion topic/activity every month! No registration required.
March’s meeting: Anime Merch Show & Tell! Email Ollie at omiller@rclstn.org for more information.

We’re Board! Teen Board Game Club
3rd Fridays every month
3:30 – 4:30 PM
We’re Board! Are you? Come test out your strategic prowess with fun and challenging board and card games. No registration required.
March’s game: Star Wars 40th Anniversary Monopoly
Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.

Teen Gaming Club
3rd Saturdays every month
2 – 3:30 pm
Calling all gamers! Teens aged 13-18 can bring their devices or play a variety of games on our in-house Switch system. Meet other teens who love video games & level up with us in this chill social club. No registration required.
Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org or Ollie at omiller@rclstn.org for more information.

Volunteering/Community Involvement
Teen volunteering for Summer 2026 is paused to review current submissions.

Questions? Feel free to message Katie Turner at kturner@rclstn.org and/or Taylor Davis at tdavis@rclstn.org or call 615-893-4131×138.

(If you are over 18 or are seeking court-ordered volunteer hours/hours for TN Promise (even if you are under 18), please contact volunteer@rclstn.org instead.)

Teen Advisory Board:
every 1st Saturday
2:30 – 4:30pm
Teen Advisory Board (or TAB) is a great way for teens 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. If you’d like to join/more information, check out this form: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Application (26-27). Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions.