Here’s what’s happening in your local libraries:
United Way of Williamson County (UWWC) and Williamson County Public Library (WCPL) are hosting a free Reading Fun Fair this year at two locations on Friday, June 20: the main library on Columbia Ave. in Franklin and Bowie Park in Fairview. Both events are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This free event will include story times, face painting and “Touch a Truck” by Williamson County Parks & Recreation and the City of Fairview. The Franklin event will feature science experiments by Mr. Bond and the Science Guys, adoptable pets from Williamson County Animal Shelter and Chick-fil-A meals and Kona Ice for purchase. The Fairview event will feature book giveaways, “Play with Your Food” games (with produce to take home), and nature hikes around Lake Van. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the beauty of Bowie Nature Park. Free bottled water and popcorn will be available at both events.
At the Main Library
1314 Columbia Ave
Book Sale
Sat, June 21-Mon, June 23
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, June 21 – 23, in the Main library’s meeting room.
Sale hours will be: Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 1-5 p.m. and Monday, June 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All day Monday, enjoy the $5 bag sale.
Books will be on sale from 50 cents to $5. All proceeds go to support the library.
Our Neighborhood Bats
Tuesday, Jun. 24
6:30pm
Sara Samoray, from the Bat Working Group http://www.tnbwg.org, will talk about bats in Tennessee. She will start with general bat biology and and why bats are important to the ecosystem. She will also describe the species we find in Tennessee, how they are affected by White Nose Syndrome (WNS), and what people can do to help the bats in their neighborhood. She will include information on making bat houses to give bats safe secure places to live.
The Tennessee Bat Working Group was formed in 2004 to study and exchange of information relative to the conservation, biology, ecology, and management of bats and their habitats on all state, federal, and private lands within the state of Tennessee. The goal of the TNBWG is to conserve bats and their habitats in the southeastern United States through collaborative research, education, and management with a focus on bat research, conservation, education, and management within the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee’s Impact Craters
Wed, Jun. 25
6:30 p.m.
Since the birth of our solar system, meteorites have been hurling around space smashing into the various planets, the moon, and earth. When they finally do hit another heavenly body, not only do they demonstrate the laws of physics, they definitely leave a mark – an impact crater.It wasn’t until the 20th Century, initiated by the NASA moon missions, that scientists seriously considered the prospect that these celestial features are also found on earth. After scientists learned to recognize impact craters on earth, many have been located and studied. Two of those impact craters studied by NASA scientists are found in Tennessee.
At the Bethesda Branch
4905 Bethesda Road
Lego Club
Sat, Jun. 21
10:30 am
A club for kids age 4 and up who love to create and build. We supply the Legos®, you supply the imagination. No children under 4 due to choking hazard. Special visitor,Patrick Slota, will be there on the 21st.
Taking Care of our Pets
Wed, June 25
10:30am
Learn about petcare with special guest Mark Basenberg of Williamson County Animal Control.
At the Brentwood Library
8109 Concord Road
Summer Kids Movie Matinee: Super Buddies
Sat, June 21
1p-4p
Head to the Brentwood library (Meeting room A & B) for a family friendly afternoon at the movies! Must be 5 by August 31st. No registration required.
“Watch the fur fly as a new breed of super hero is born in Disney’s fun-filled epic adventure. An ordinary day at Fernfield Farms turns extraordinary when Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Buddha and Rosebud discover mysterious rings that grant them each a unique super power. Before you can say, “Buddies, assemble,” the pups unleash their amazing abilities and race to the rescue when a shape-shifting bully from outer space threatens the planet. But can they succeed in kicking major tail without revealing their new secret identities?” (Disney) Rated G.
At the Leiper’s Fork Branch
5333 Old Hwy
Super Science with Mr. Rich
Tuesday, Jun. 24
1 pm
Bring the children for science experiments and more!
