The Williamson County Community Band is an all-volunteer band of amateur and seasoned musicians. This inter-generational group features nearly 50 musicians ranging in age from 11 to 90+ directed by Randy Frame. This is their first Holiday Concert at The Brentwood Library.
Bring the whole family to meet Santa, play a variety of games, and enjoy a magic show by Scott Humston starting at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30! The events are free but tickets are required. Pick yours up at the Children’s Service Desk during library business hours!
The City of Brentwood’s Tree Board will hold its annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brentwood Library.
The Saturday festival will include many activities and displays for children and adults including face painting, free hotdogs provided by Middle Tennessee Electric, free seedlings, guided tours of the Library Arboretum, displays by tree-related vendors, and of course, a fun visit from the Brentwood Fire and Rescue.
During the 11:30 a.m. Arbor Day program, winners of the art poster contest for third and sixth graders attending Brentwood area schools will be recognized. The winning posters are currently on display at the Brentwood Library through the end of March. This contest is sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors. Prize ribbons are donated by Prestige Trophies.
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The Brentwood Library is beginning a new program aimed especially at fans of the Harry Potter books, and it’s getting things underway with a special birthday party on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 2-5 p.m.
The Severus Snape’s Birthday Bash is the theme of the Harry Potter Alliance – Chamber of Knowledge Kick-Off, which will be held at the library located at 8109 Concord Road. Severus Snape is one of the many characters in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.
No registration is necessary for the party, but there are a couple of classes on the schedule that require registration. Those interested in the wand making (2, 2:20 and 4:20 p.m.) or the potions (3, 3:20 and 3:40 p.m.) classes should contact the Brentwood Library to register, at 615) 371-0090 or through its website.
The party will feature Harry Potter trivia at 4 p.m., as well as butter beer, chocolate frogs, a photo booth, and many other Harry Potter-themed crafts.