April / May Programs & Events
Franklin Branch – April
Poetry Workshop for Adults
Saturday, April 5; 2 – 4:00 pm
April is National Poetry Month! Expand your ideas about poetry. Learn to enjoy writing poetry for fun and self-expression. Sponsored by Special Collections
Adult Bingo Night! Franklin Branch
Tuesday, April 8; 5 – 6 pm
For ages 18 and up, registration recommended.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Friday, April 11; 10 – 11:00 am
Alzheimer’s Association support groups encourage attendees to share information, give and receive mutual support and exchange coping skills.
Genealogy Time, Part 1
Tuesday, April 15; 10 am – 12 pm
Learn how to begin using Family Search as a tool for your genealogy research in part one of this
Genealogy Time, Part 2
Thursday, April 17; 10 am – 12 pm
Join us to dive deeper in exploring the full capability of using Family Search as a tool for your genealogy research in part two of this workshop series.
2025 Garden Talk Series: Spring Ephemerals
Monday, April 21; 1 – 3:00 pm
There is nothing quite as joyful to plant lovers as seeing the emergence of cheerful blooms in the spring after a cold, dreary winter. Discover new spring ephemerals and revisit some familiar ones that you can add to your home garden. Presented by the Williamson County Master Gardeners. Registration required.
Local Author Talk- Veterans of Spring Hill, TN
Tuesday, May 20; 2 – 3:30 pm
Listen to local author and genealogist Benny Jett share the oral history stories of local Spring Hill veterans, featured in his recent book “Veterans of Spring Hill, Tennessee.” The book features 920 local veterans and their stories. A short Q/A will follow the event. be inspired by his projects, work in genealogy, and the stories of local veterans!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Benny Jett is a local youth author who enjoys genealogy and local history. He recently published a book featuring 920 oral history interviews with Spring Hill, TN veterans. Like most historians, Benny also enjoys going to local cemeteries and conducting research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives, as well as finding living relatives to talk to about family history.
In true entrepreneurial spirit, he has started his own genealogy and writing business “Ancestor Detector”, in which he helps others uncover their family histories. Visit the author’s webpage to learn more: https://theancestordetector.com/spring-hill-tennessee-veterans-book
TEENS
The BackYARNians – Teens’ Crochet & Knit Club
Sunday, April 6 & May 18; 2 – 3:30 pm
For ages 12 to 18. Practice your skills and make new friends. All levels are welcome
Teen Writers’ Group
Monday, April 7 & 21
Monday, May 5 & 19; 4 – 5 pm
Do you want to write a story? Want some help? We will work on writing basics and developing ideas, whether it’s for an article or a book, fiction or non-fiction, or poetry. No registration required, just drop in.
T
een Chess Club
Monday, April 14 & 28
Monday, May 12; 5 – 6 pm
Come join our Teen Chess Club! Practice your skills and learn new strategies. For ages 12-18. New and experienced players welcome. No registration required.
Teen Retro Movie Afternoon
Thursday, April 10, A League of Their Own (PG).
Thursday, April 24, Babe (G).
Thursday, May 8, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (PG).
Thursday, May 22, Back to the Future (PG).
4 – 6 pm
Join us twice a month for a movie afternoon! For ages 12-18. Small snacks provided. No registration required
Holiday Closing – Good Friday
Friday, April 18, 2025
All library branches will be closed.Deborah Reschke, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator – Williamson County Public Library System – https://wcpltn.org/
