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Packages of Promise, Packages of Promise – Plants That Grow From Bulbs
Our next 2024 Garden Talk Series on Monday, May 13, focuses on bulbs. We can all enjoy the spring beauty of Tulips and Daffodils (Narcissus) in all their brilliance and amazing variety! But also consider lesser-known bulbs like Snowdrops (Galanthus), Crocus, Star of Bethlehem, Star Flower, Grape Hyacinth, Summer Snowflake (Leucojum), Allium, and Amaryllis, to name a few.
This series is presented by the Williamson County Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau in person at the Main Library in Franklin, with an option to attend virtually
Join us in the first-floor meeting room at 1 p.m. at the Main Library in Franklin or if you prefer watch from home via Zoom. We will email Zoom login instructions on Sunday to everyone who registers.
All Library programs are free and open to the public.
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All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call (615) 595-1243 or email the Reference Department if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Photos, screenshots, and videos may be taken at library events and activities for library use and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.
The views expressed in this program are of those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library.
Adventure Begins at YOUR Library!
Summer is approaching fast, but while the residents of Williamson County are getting ready for some fun in the sun, the Williamson County Public Library System (WCPLS) is busy planning some awesome summertime adventures at your local library!
This year’s summer library program at WCPLS allows for children, teens, and adults of all ages to learn with hands-on experiences and explore new interests with our summer reading theme of Adventure Begins at Your Library. This year’s theme will focus on adventures in nature and outdoors, with events, programs, and guest performers to match! WCPLS’s summer reading program begins Saturday, May 18, and continues until Saturday, August 3. The official summer reading kickoff at the Main Library in Franklin will be Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with the Nashville Zoo providing two hands-on programs for families and children of all ages. Check with your local WCPLS branch for information about their specific summer reading kickoff activities.
Summer reading programs are a fantastic way to continue your child’s education while preventing any loss of literacy skills and vocabulary that they have gained during the school year. Setting aside dedicated time for reading is essential in preventing the “summer slide” and is a great opportunity for parents and kids to connect through a shared love of reading and accomplishment! Children who participate in summer reading programs not only strengthen their reading comprehension and improve their memory skills, but many will also see a boost in their self-esteem. Summer reading programs can also ignite a life-long passion for reading in both children and adults. Parents and children are welcome and encouraged to attend some of WCPLS’s featured fun and educational programs, which include science shows, nature exploration and education, music shows, and more! Don’t forget about our regular summer story times for babies, toddlers, and pre-k kids too!
Children, teens, and adult participants are all eligible to win prizes throughout the summer, including a free book of their choice, coupons, and more simply by logging their reading time and meeting specific reading goals. As a part of the Williamson County program, participants will be entered into a drawing for several grand prizes. These grand prizes will be given away to each age group: Children, Teens, and Adults. WCPLS’s program is free to everyone, making it accessible to the entire Williamson County community. Can’t make it out to the library to check out a book? No worries! Ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and manga all count toward meeting those reading goals! Are your little ones too little to read on their own? Reading out loud to your children or family counts towards your reading goals and theirs!
So, take some time to enjoy reading this summer! To start your summer reading adventure, sign up online with Beanstack or download the Beanstack app to begin logging your minutes and earning those prizes!
WCPLS’s program is made possible with funding from the Williamson County Public Library Foundation. For more information about WCPL’s summer reading programs and services, visit wcpltn.org or your local library branch.
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The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements via email here. The library can also be found on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, and Twitter via @wcpltn.
Learn About Finance in a Fun Way with IMPACT the Money Game
Adults and older teens are invited to learn about money management via a fun game setting. Money mastery enables you to know how to earn, spend, save, manage, invest, and protect your money. With this game, participants will practice in these areas without the real-life risk of losing their own money. Gain the confidence to do bigger things with your money and create a better future for yourself and your loved ones – now and for the future; a legacy.
There will be two sessions:
Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 3 – 5 p.m., Register here.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Register here.
Registration is required.
The game will be taught and hosted by inventor, Cathy Cunningham. Cathy has worked with people from all walks of life as a Licensed Agent in financial services for 20 years. Growing up middle-class, the daughter of a seminary professor and a teacher, she knew the struggles of living on a tight budget. Through her years of helping people get their financial plans together, Cathy did become a counselor after all—a financial counselor. In her work, Cathy thought other financial games did not include fundamental financial principles for making sound decisions. She saw the need for a new game in this new era, for real people, and invented IMPACT The Money Mastery Game®. It is a game that anyone can understand, regardless of education or experience. It is full of success principles for business, life, and finances that many of us wish we had known sooner, including the author herself!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Register now to play and learn!
2024 ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SERIES
STARTS IN APRIL
at the
WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Williamson County Public Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter are pleased to present their 2024 Alzheimer’s and Dementia series of seven programs beginning April 23. This is the seventh year the Alzheimer’s Association has partnered with the Library to provide helpful information about Alzheimer’s and dementia to our community. The 2024 series features presentations by Alzheimer’s and dementia specialists, educators, and certified care managers. The presentations are for caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about these disorders.
Alzheimer’s and dementia expert Dr. David T. Hutchings kicks off our series on Tuesday, April 23 with “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s; the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors. Dr. Hutchings will also focus on current research and treatments available to address some symptoms. To register: https://bit.ly/AlzheimersProgram1
Dr. Hutchings is the founder of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care, LLC, a private practice firm focused on the evaluation, treatment, and clinical education of all forms of dementia. In 2021 he joined his practice with Bluesky House Calls. Dr. Hutchings works with the Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Tennessee on state and national levels for clinical education to practitioners and caregivers.
Dr. Hutchings specializes in geriatric neuropathology and dementias. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi, a Master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri, and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. He is a nationally recognized lecturer whose clinical practice and research have led to keynote addresses at state and national organizations, as well as Duke, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Auburn, and other universities. Dr. Hutchings has been published in clinical publications and peer-reviewed journals. In 2013 he developed clinical education articles on ALS for CNN and in 2019 was featured for a month on News Channel 5 discussing Alzheimer’s and dementia. He was named Columbia, TN’s Business Person of the Year in 2021 for his contributions to the community and healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hutchings serves as a faculty member at John Patrick University in the Department of Dementia/Alzheimer’s Medical program as well as co-chair for the university’s Cognitive and Memory Disorders Clinic.
The series runs from April through October on the fourth Tuesday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., and is presented in the Meeting Room at the Main Library in Franklin. Here is the rest of the 2024 lineup:
May 28: “How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Decreases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease” with Dr. Jeanette Norden, award-winning Professor Emerita in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Register: https://bit.ly/AlzheimersProgram2
June 25: “Activities to Redirect Alzheimer’s-Related Behaviors” with Lynn Wood, Caregiver Support Coordinator and Certified Dementia Specialist. Register: https://bit.ly/AlzheimersProgram03
July 23: “Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s” with Barbara Moss, Elder Law Attorney. Register: https://bit.ly/AlzheimersProgramFour
August 25: “Hospice vs. Palliative Care” with Julie Ehrlich, Certified Care Manager. Register: https://bit.ly/AlzheimersProgramFive
September 24: “Home Safety” with Ashley Briggs, who has over 17 years of experience developing programs in memory care communities. Register: https://bit.ly/AlzheimersProgramSix
October 24: “Caregiving 101” with Robyn Arab, Social Worker and Certified Care Manager. Register: https://bit.ly/AlzheimersProgramSeven
All programs are free for anyone who would like to attend. For more information or to register, call the Reference Department at (615) 595-1243 or go to the Library’s website at https://www.wcpltn.org.
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The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements at https://bit.ly/WCPLSe-news. The library can also be found on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, and Twitter via @wcpltn. The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library System.
8th Annual Tennessee Poets Day
Celebrate the 8th Annual Tennessee Poets Day on April 27, 2024, with the Williamson County Public Library System.
(Franklin, TN) – Calling all poetry enthusiasts and aspiring poets! Join the fun at the 8th Annual Tennessee Poets Day event on April 27, 2024, organized by Poets from the Neighborhood (PFTN), and held at the Williamson County Public Library. This free, all-ages event is sure to inspire!
The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a welcome from TN Poets Day founder, Dr. Veera Rajaratnam, followed by keynote speaker, Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson. Share your own poetic musings during open-mic sessions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hear lecturers: Tennessee Poet Laureate Margaret Vaughn, renowned poets Jeff Hardin, JoyPoet Veeraja R., David Harris, Annette Sisson, Henry L. Jones, and others. Enjoy song performances by award-winning singer and poet Kathryn Adams. The authors’ book signings at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. will be the perfect addition to your poetry experience.
Come by to gather inspiration, meet poets, and enjoy some literary entertainment!
The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements via email by visiting: https://bit.ly/WCPLSenews. The library can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and X via @wcpltn.
Williamson County Public Library is a 2023 Lifestyle Service of the Year Award Winner
The Library was the recipient of the Lifestyle Service of the Year award given out by the Downtown Franklin Association at their annual ceremony.
We appreciate the recognition and the support from the community!
System-Wide Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Join us at any of our Library Branches on April 8 from 1-3 p.m. to view the best eclipse for the next 20 years.
A local NASA Solar System Ambassador will be presenting live at the Main Library in Franklin’s Children’s Department Activity Room plus broadcasting to all our library branches in Bethesda, College Grove, Fairview, Leiper’s Fork, and Nolensville.
After the presentation, families at each location will receive one pair of solar eclipse glasses* to share for viewing the most complete eclipse since 2017, weather permitting. If it’s cloudy, we will have the NASA live feed of the eclipse for everyone’s enjoyment.
*1 pair per attending family while supplies last
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The Williamson County Public Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue.
All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library programs and services by calling 615-595-1243, extension 1, or by visiting the library’s website at http://wcpltn.org. The library e-newsletter provides library news about programs like this and more. Sign up to receive it via email.
Photos, screenshots, and videos may be taken at library events and activities for library use and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.
New service alert…Learning Kits!
The learning kits are carefully curated to accommodate a wide range of ages and learning styles. Each kit contains various materials, including books, worksheets, manipulatives, educational games, posters, and activities. The kits are available for checkout to adult library cardholders and can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks at a time.
The learning kits were funded in part by a Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant awarded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
WCPLtn: Discover Learn Succeed
The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements at https://bit.ly/WCPLSe-news. The library can also be found on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, and Twitter via @wcpltn.
Introducing Princh, our new printing solution
We have implemented Princh, a new printing solution, at our Main Library in Franklin. With our new solution, it is now possible to easily and securely print from a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop, both remotely and at the library.
Visit print.princh.com and use printer id: 108343 if prompted. Follow the instructions then come to the Main Library for your print jobs. Staff in the Reference Department on the second floor with the public printers are happy to assist with the process.
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