June 2015
Library Scavenger Hunt
We are having a month-long scavenger hunt all around the library in June - yes, upstairs and downstairs - to showcase our library. We will have another scavenger hunt for the month of July with different clues. When you reach the final clue each month, you will learn a prize! We hope that people will find areas of our library they didn't know exist. Places you may want to go to again!
Find out more »The Storied Life of A J Fikry
Monday, Jun. 15, 6:00 pm Our June book is The Storied Life of A J Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Mr. Fikry owns a small bookstore in New England whose life is changed when a baby is left on his doorstep. We'll meet on Monday, June 15 at 6:00 at the Franklin branch library to discuss this book
Find out more »January 2016
Passport to the World El Salvador
Sister Cities of Franklin & Williamson County Sunday, January 17th, 2015 at 2:00 PM - Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Avenue Franklin, TN 37064 Presented by Karen Castro and friends. Presentation will also include a taste of authentic Salvadorian culinary delights from Pupuseria La Reina de Bendicion. Come learn about Salvadorian culture! Information will be presented on the people, traditions and folklore of El Salvador. Passport to the World is presented by Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County Tennessee, Inc.,…
Find out more »May 2016
Make-A-Thon: A Festival of Creativity
The Williamson County Public Library presents Make-A-Thon: A Festival of Creativity. The Williamson County Public Library will be hosting its fourth annual Make-A-Thon: A Festival of Creativity from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. We are partnering with businesses and artisans local to Williamson County to show you what is available in your own backyard. Exhibitors include the Tennessee Ghostbusters, 501st MidSouth Garrison (Star Wars characters), Williamson County Master Gardeners, and many more. There’s something for everyone! The festival will…
Find out more »June 2016
Meet a Retired Astronaut
Meet Retired Astronaut Rhea Seddon at the Williamson County Public Library, at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18 in Franklin, TN Did you ever dream of traveling to outer space? Want to hear about what it’s like from someone who has been there/done that? Rhea Seddon will talk about her out of this world life as an astronaut on Saturday, June 18, at 1:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Public Library in Franklin. She spent 19 years with the National Aeronautics…
Find out more »July 2016
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will be holding our next book sale on July 30, 31 & August 1st (Saturday, Sunday & Monday). We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, antique books, coffee-table books, and various media items such as audio books, CDs, and DVDs. All books will be neatly sorted by subject and arranged by category. Prices range from 50 cents to $5.00…
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will be holding our next book sale on July 30, 31 & August 1st (Saturday, Sunday & Monday). We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, antique books, coffee-table books, and various media items such as audio books, CDs, and DVDs. All books will be neatly sorted by subject and arranged by category. Prices range from 50 cents to $5.00…
Find out more »August 2016
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will be holding our next book sale on July 30, 31 & August 1st (Saturday, Sunday & Monday). We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, antique books, coffee-table books, and various media items such as audio books, CDs, and DVDs. All books will be neatly sorted by subject and arranged by category. Prices range from 50 cents to $5.00…
Find out more »November 2016
FrankTalks
What are the three things you need to know for 2017 from the areas of entertainment & tourism, real estate, local government, and business? Join Franklin Tomorrow on Monday, Nov. 14, for our monthly FrankTalks and you can find out from our panel of local experts. FrankTalks is a monthly lecture series presented for the Franklin community by Vanderbilt University's Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations. The event is free and will begin at 9 a.m. with a coffee…
Find out more »December 2016
Holiday Concert – Williamson Wind Quintet
Williamson Wind Quintet's "Christmas in Song" Concert on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Williamson County Public Library The Williamson Winds formed years ago when five members of the Williamson County Community Band decided to form a woodwind quintet. Since the first rehearsal in the fall of 2011, they have challenged themselves with all types of music…classical, folk, popular, jazz…whatever the group members want to try. The group is made up of Bambi Bandle on bassoon, Holly Hicks on…
Find out more »Harp & Piano Holiday Concert
Harp & Piano Holiday Concert in Franklin, TN at the Williamson County Public Library - Saturday, Dec. 17, 2:00 p.m. "Harpy Holidays!" This holiday music event for the entire family will feature harp and piano solo, duet, and ensemble performances of your holiday favorites by students with ages ranging from 8 to 68! The free concert is brought to us the Harp and Piano Studio of Dr. Sarah Crocker, Adjunct Professor of Music at Middle Tennessee State University School of…
Find out more »January 2017
FrankTalks
Jan. 9 FrankTalks to focus on ‘Creating Community Dialogue’ Lipscomb University President Randy Lowry to lead discussion Franklin is a community known for its opportunities. And as we reflect back on 2016, we want to take hold of a new opportunity – an opportunity to engage all of Franklin’s citizens. We invite you to join us for our Jan. 9 FrankTalks lecture in a discussion focused on how we interact and engage with each other in our community. The program…
Find out more »Life-Sized Board Games
Life-Sized Board Games at The Williamson County Public Library Main Library Saturday, Jan. 14, 3 to 4:30 pm Join us in the Children's Activity Room for life-sized versions of Jenga and Candy Land!
Find out more »Teen Star Wars Club
Teen Star Wars Club - Williamson County Public Library Main Library Tuesday, Jan. 17, 4:00-5:00 Have you seen ROGUE ONE? Come chat about it – and the other movies in the series. Bonus: dress up as your favorite Star Wars character, play Star Wars games and chat about all things Star Wars!
Find out more »Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time - Williamson County Public Library Main Library Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10:00 A.M Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Come join us for a half hour of stories, puppets, songs, and finger plays. Learn the alphabet, keep rhythm with scarves and shakers and learn a few signs in American Sign Language. We'd love to have you join us!
Find out more »February 2017
Belmont Student String Quartets in Concert
Columbia State Community College’s Department of Music in conjunction with the Lyceum Committee have partnered with Belmont University’s School of Music and the Williamson County Public Library to present a free concert February 22 at 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature Belmont’s two student string quartet ensembles, the Classical String Quartet, directed by Elisabeth Small, and the Jazz String Quartet, directed by Tracy Silverman. These ensembles have been featured at Middle Tennessee Band and Orchestra Association Mid-State clinics, Tennessee Music…
Find out more »Decreasing Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease – WCPL
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex brain disorder which is currently the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Dr. Jeanette Norden will begin with a discussion of what is currently known about the anatomy and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease, with an emphasis on how these relate to the signs/symptoms seen in individuals with this disorder. While for the vast majority of cases the cause of the disorder remains unknown, a number of factors – which can increase or decrease…
Find out more »March 2017
Book Sale
Events in Franklin, TN Friends of WC Library Book Sale Open to General Public March 3, 4, 5, 2017 - Members Only Preview Sale March 2nd The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold their first book sale of 2017 on March 3rd, 4th & 5th, Friday, Saturday 9am - 4:30pm & Sunday all day bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening March 2nd from 5-7pm. We will have literally thousands of new…
Find out more »Book Sale
Events in Franklin, TN Friends of WC Library Book Sale Open to General Public March 3, 4, 5, 2017 – Members Only Preview Sale March 2nd The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold their first book sale of 2017 on March 3rd, 4th & 5th, Friday, Saturday 9am – 4:30pm & Sunday all day bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening March 2nd from 5-7pm. We will have literally thousands of…
Find out more »Book Sale
Events in Franklin, TN Friends of WC Library Book Sale Open to General Public March 3, 4, 5, 2017 – Members Only Preview Sale March 2nd The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold their first book sale of 2017 on March 3rd, 4th & 5th, Friday, Saturday 9am – 4:30pm & Sunday all day bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening March 2nd from 5-7pm. We will have literally thousands of new…
Find out more »Book Sale
Events in Franklin, TN Friends of WC Library Book Sale Open to General Public March 3, 4, 5, 2017 – Members Only Preview Sale March 2nd The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold their first book sale of 2017 on March 3rd, 4th & 5th, Friday, Saturday 9am – 4:30pm & Sunday all day bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening March 2nd from 5-7pm. We will have literally thousands of new…
Find out more »May 2017
Friends of the Library Book Sale – Members Only Preview Sale
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold a book sale May 19-21, at the main library. Sale hours: Friday & Saturday 9am-4:30pm, & Sunday all day $5 bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening May 18, from 5-7pm. Just in time for summer reading! Donations have been generous for this sale. We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Teen…
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold a book sale May 19-21, at the main library. Sale hours: Friday & Saturday 9am-4:30pm, & Sunday all day $5 bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening May 18, from 5-7pm. Just in time for summer reading! Donations have been generous for this sale. We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Teen…
Find out more »Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold a book sale May 19-21, at the main library. Sale hours: Friday & Saturday 9am-4:30pm, & Sunday all day $5 bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening May 18, from 5-7pm. Just in time for summer reading! Donations have been generous for this sale. We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Teen…
Find out more »September 2019
Constitution Week Ice Cream Social
On Sunday September 15, Old Glory Chapter, the Williamson County Public Library (WCPL) and Old Glory, Daughters of the American Revolution are sponsoring Constitution Week Ice Cream Social to commemorate the 232nd Anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Everyone is welcome to this free event. It features children’s activities, musical performances, and Blue Bell ice cream. The Ice Cream Social will take place at the Williamson County Public Library at 1314 Columbia Avenue in Franklin. The Opening…
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