Franklin’s Fiercest Females’ Secrets Revealed!
Part of Women’s History Month Celebration
Local historian and Franklin Walking Tours owner Alicia King Marshall will share stories of some of Franklin’s wildest past residents at the Franklin library’s Meeting Room on Saturday, March 8th at 2:30pm. Following the interactive talk, attendees will be encouraged to ask questions about these women’s daring lives.
The presentation is part of a series hosted by the library’s Special Collections (SC) department, and is designed to appeal to all ages. “We are so excited about this event!” says SC Librarian Kristina Mullenix.
Some of the women (and their secrets) featured will include-
- Sarah (Sallie) Ewing Sims Carter Gaut (What did her daughter write about her?)
- Mariah Bell Otey Reddick (What was her unofficial title?)
- Margaret (Peggy) O’Neal Timberlake Eaton Bughignani (Do you know the eerily prophetic name of her parents’ business in Washington, DC?)
Franklin Walking Tours has been voted Franklin’s top tour year after year. They offer walking tours, field trips, special events, and private tours. To learn more or book online, visit
https://franklinwalkingtours.com/ or call/text 615 604-7171.
Register for this event at-
Three Seasons of Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening
Learn how to use all of Tennessee’s three-month growing period to your advantage in the next virtual program in Williamson County Public Library’s Garden Talk series, “Three Seasons of Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening,” on Monday, March 10 at 1 pm.
We will learn which vegetables to plant and when to plant them in our area. We will also discuss best garden practices to ensure the best harvests each season.
The series is presented by the Williamson County Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau virtually via Zoom. Login instructions will be emailed the day before the event to everyone who registers.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Register at https://bit.ly/GardenTalk31025 or at the link below. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or need assistance registering.
Williamson County Public Library System Will Introduce New Screen-Free Listening Collection For Children in March.
Williamson County Public Library System is excited to announce the arrival of Whazoodle, a new collection of screen-free, all-audio speakers designed for young children (ages 3-12). Available at all library locations, Whazoodle offers 3 distinct modes geared towards literacy, movement and creativity. Parents can feel confident knowing their children are engaging with high-quality, age-appropriate content in a safe and easy-to-use format.
“We are eager to introduce Whazoodles, an all audio device to our collection, giving families another valuable tool to support early learning and development,” said Library Director, Jessica Jeffers. “These devices align with our mission to provide accessible, enriching educational resources for our community.”
Whazoodles will be available for checkout at all locations this March. Patrons can browse the collection and check availability through the library catalog or visit their nearest branch to learn more.
Deborah Reschke, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator – Williamson County Public Library
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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.
