Returns January 13!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10 – 11 am
Join us for stories, songs, and a puppet show!
Itty Bitty Story Times:
(0-23 months)
Returns January 15!
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.
Saturday, Feb. 7th
10am – 4pm
Bluey’s coming to the library? For real life?! It’s true! Join us for a day filled with games, crafts, a granny costume contest, prizes, and more. Best of all, Bluey will be available for meet-and-greets from 11am-2pm…and she’s bringing a special guest with her this year!
Meet-and-greet tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis this year at the door upon arrival (1 per family). The first 200 guests receive a sticky gecko!
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!
Lego, Jr. Club
Saturday, November 15
10 – 11 am
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a variety of free play and Lego build challenges!
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!
Mondays & Saturdays – Check calendar for dates!
Sign up: 615-893-4131 (ext.) 114
(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.
February’s game: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: Valentine’s Edition
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.
February: Odes to our Faves! Writing about What We Love
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 February for Franken-tines: Collage Art Mix-and-Match Valentines! Supplies & space are limited; register with the form here. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions!
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.
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.
February’s meeting: SHIPPING WARS! 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.
January’s game: A Place for All My Books
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
Spring Teen Volunteer registration is now open!
Looking for community service hours? Just want to help out your local library? We want you! Register to volunteer here!
Questions? Feel free to message 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.