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.
Saturday Story Times
Saturday, Nov. 22nd
10 – 11 am
4th Saturdays of the month are special–we do VERSUS story time where our books face off against each other! In November, we’re doing Fire vs. Ice! Who will win?
Join us for stories, songs, and our famous puppet show!
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)
every 2nd Friday
Friday, Nov. 14th
3:30 – 4:30pm
Are you board? So are we! (Us, the tweens, not the teens from earlier.) We play a different game each month with a mix of timeless classics and new selections.
November: Exploding Kittens
Tween Creative Writing Club (ages 8-12)
every 2nd Tuesday
4 – 4:45pm
Creative writers aged 9-12 are invited to join us to share their work & learn ways to improve their craft! Snacks available at all sessions. No registration required.
November: CANCELLED due to Veteran’s Day closure
Young Artists of Linebaugh Library a.k.a. YALL — Tween Art Club (ages 8-12)
1st Wednesdays of every month
Wednesday, Nov. 5th
4 – 5pm
This November, we’ll be making paper plate donuts to celebrate National Donut Day! Supplies & space are limited; register with the form here. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions!
Preteen Yoga with UT Extension (ages 8-12)
Wednesday, Nov. 12th
Wednesday, Dec. 3rd
Wednesday, Dec. 17th
4 – 4:45pm
Join us on select dates throughout this fall for preteen yoga sessions! We’ll practice our mindfulness and poses as we learn how to keep our bodies and brains healthy. Comfortable clothes encouraged; bring your own mat. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions.
TEEN PROGRAMS (ages 13-18)
PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Fall Teen Book Bundles
Looking for new reads? Want a professional opinion? We’ve got you covered! Teens aged 12-18 can fill out this form to sign up for Linebaugh’s monthly book bundles. The fall bundles will run Sept.-Dec. with registration for spring bundles opening in December.
Each bundle comes with 2 books curated based on your preferences. Love romance and action but hate sports and 3rd-act betrayals? We’ll pick books to your specific tastes! PLUS…a personalized letter & surprises every time! Candy, treats, bookmarks, stickers, etc. What will you get in your bundle?
Books are bundled and placed on hold for you on the first of every month. Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.
Teen Video Game Tournaments
3rd Saturdays from 2-3:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 15th
2 – 3:30 pm
Time to separate the real gamers from the casuals–it’s our long-anticipated teen video game tournament series! Compete for glory and prizes against other teens in a different game each month. November’s competition: Mario Kart Deluxe 8! Feel free to bring your devices to join in (all games will be played on Nintendo Switch) or just to game in the background while we run the bracket. Snacks/drinks provided. Please review the tournament rules and register using the form here.
CLUBS
Teen Creative Writing Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays every month
Tuesday, Nov. 4th
4 – 5:30 pm
Teen writers of all proficiencies are invited to join us to share their work & learn ways to improve their craft!
1st Tuesday: Intro to NaNoWriMo
3rd Tuesday: (CANCELED) Freeform session (bring work to share!)
Snacks available at all sessions. Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.
Teen Anime & Manga Club
2nd Saturdays every month
Saturday, Nov. 8th
2 – 3 PM
Are you a teen or tween in the Murfreesboro area that has an interest in Anime & Manga? Share your favorites and current reads on the 2nd Saturday of every month. In November, we’re having a Friendsgiving potluck! Bring your favorite Japanese snacks/drinks to share. Email Ollie at omiller@rclstn.org for more information.
We’re Board! Teen Board Game Club
3rd Fridays every month
starting again in January!
We’re Board! Are you? Come test out your strategic prowess with fun and challenging board and card games. November’s game is Pandemic! Email Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org for more information.
Volunteering/Community Involvement
Fall/Winter Teen Volunteer registration is now closed!
Looking for community service hours? Just want to help out your local library? We want you! Check back December 15th for the spring registration form.
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. Snacks available at every session. If you’d like to join/more information, check out this form: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Application (25-26). Contact Taylor at tdavis@rclstn.org with any questions.