Library Calendar of Events

We have special programs and events each month at the Library. Our monthly calendars help keep you informed (links in blue buttons to download). Check our new calendar each month OR check out our Library Facebook Page.

Programs occur Monday-Thursday, and on Saturdays. The Library is closed on Fridays & Sundays.

For more information, many of our special Library Events and Library Programs are described further below:

APRIL 2025 Calendar
MARCH 2025 Calendar

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

For ages 0-5

It's never too early to start reading! Register your baby or toddler for the 1,000 Books Challenge on ReadSquared. This program is designed to help children read 1,000 books before they enter Kindergarten and encourage life-long reading habits. Once you've earned enough points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share!

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

1000 books before kindergarten is a reading challenge for ages 0-5. Sign up on ReadSquared.

Special Events

Author Visit via Zoom: Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00 pm (at the Senior Center)

Susan Elizabeth Phillips will join us via Zoom to talk about her latest novel, Simply the Best.

Come chat about this month's book club pick with the author!

Author Susan Elisabeth Phillips will visit via Zoom on April 16th at 1:00 pm. At the Senior Center.

On My Own: Teen Finance Simulation

Wednesday, April 2nd at 4:00 - 6:00 pm (at the Safe Room)

"On My Own" is a hands-on, real-life budgeting simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience adulthood in a fun and exciting way.

For teens and young adults - ages 13-18

On my own finance simulation for teens. April 2nd at 4:00 at the Arlington safe room.

Children's Programs

Preschool Storytime!

10:30 am on Tuesdays at the Library

LA HORA DE CUENTOS

Every Tuesday we enjoy stories, songs, counting, dancing, and a great way for parent interaction with your little one.

The program is designed to build early language & literacy foundations in toddlers and pre-school children ages 5 and under.

We also sneak in lots of early literacy and social skill building. See more for English here. and Spanish here.

Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30am. For ages 5 and under

Builder's Club!

Now on Thursdays at 4:00 pm at the Library

Builder's Club is back! Join us on Thursdays for LEGO challenges and free-build time

Ages 5 and under must be supervised.

Builder's Club is a LEGO program for kids. On Thursdays at 4:00pm at the library.

Chess Club Mondays!

Mondays 5-6:30 pm & Wednesdays 4-5:30 pm

Join all ages & levels of experience for a game of strategy and problem solving. You're invited to learn and master the art of chess. No registration necessary.

* Students under 12 must be signed in and accompanied by parent or designated adult while in the library. We require the parent/responsible person to remain onsite throughout the program. There is seating available on the patio (weather permitting) or you may stay in your vehicle in the parking lot. Please see staff if another arrangement needs to be made.

Chess Club is on Mondays from 5:00-6:30 and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30. For all ages.

S.T.E.M. Thursdays!

STEM 4:30 pm - on Thursdays

Your local library is the place that offers exploration and discovery: S.T.E.M.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - with projects chosen to engage children. (ages 5+)

Free to all explorers recommended ages 5+. No registration required.

STEM schedule for November, meeting every Thursday at 4:30pm at the Library

Homeschool Hangout

April 2nd at 10:30 am (at the library)

April 23rd at 10:30 am: Seedling Planning w/ Miss Ginger (at the Community Garden)

Are you a new homeschool parent? Are you looking to make connections to other homeschool groups? Do you want a place the kids can play and learn?

Join us to make connections with other homeschool families!

Homeschool Hangout is on April 2nd and 23rd. On April 23rd we will meet at the Community Garden.

Pokémon Club

April 14th at 4:00 pm

Wanna catch 'em all? Then come to Pokémon Club! Bring your cards to trade and hangout with fellow fans.

For all ages.

Pokémon Club is on April 14th at 4:00. For all ages.

Books & Barks

Every 4th Saturday at 10:30

Do you have a reluctant reader? Reading aloud to a therapy dog can boost confidence and they're the best audience! Sign up for one-on-one reading time with a library pup.

Registration is required.

Books and Barks is on April 26th from 10:30-12:00. Registration is required.

Let's Grow: Gardening for Kids

2nd Saturdays at 1:00 pm.

April's program will be at the community garden.

Come learn and garden at the library (or community garden) with master gardener, Miss Ginger! We will have a new topic and hands on activity each month.

Gardening for kids is on April 12th at 1:00 pm at the community garden,

Tween/Teen Programs

New! Dungeons and Dragons Club

April 26th at 3:00 pm

Join us for our very first Dungeons & Dragons Club! The library will host a space for adventurers to play.

For tweens, teens, and adults.

Dungeons and Dragons club will meet on April 26th at 3:00 pm. For tweens, teens, and adults.

Teen Art

Every 1st Saturday at 2:00 pm

Unleash your creativity at our teen-focused art program! Every 1st Saturday at 2:00. No registration is required!

For tweens and teens.

This month: Origami

Teen Art is on April 5th at 2:00.

Adult Programs

Book Club for Adults

1:30 pm - Last Wednesday each month.
No registration required

This book chat is for all adult ages to share about our current book selection, what you're currently reading, or what you've read.

We encourage sharing all reviews and suggestions for other members of the group. Great way to reconnect, meet people, make new friends, and add great book ideas to your reading list.

Book club is on April 30th at 1:30. This month's pick is Simply the Best by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Next Book Club Meeting:
April 30th at 1:30 pm

April's Book:
Simply the Best
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Let's Grow: Gardening for Adults

2nd Saturdays at 11:00 am

This month: Plants of the Bible

Are you a gardener? Just getting started? Join us for Let's Grow on second Saturdays to learn from a master gardener. Each month will cover a different topic.

For all experience levels.

Gardening for adults is on April 12th at 11:00 at the library.

Heart Health Awareness w/ Operation Heart Committee

April 7th from 1:30-3:30
No registration required

The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy will visit the library to provide helpful resources on heart health and offer blood pressure readings. Be sure to drop by!

The heart health awareness event will be on April 7th from 1:30 to 3:30.

Raymond James Retirement Seminar

April 23rd at 1:00 pm

Join us for a retirement seminar presented by Raymond James & Associates Financial Services. Learn about how to financially prepare for retirement!

Call the library to sign up!

The Retirement seminar is on April 23rd at 1:00.

Library Friends of Arlington

Non-Resident Library Card Sponsorship for Seniors

- Want to join a great library?
- Age 50 or older?
- Live outside the Arlington town limits?

That's the only qualifications needed for this great sponsorship by the Library Friends of Arlington.

See Staff for more information. Offer only available for non-residents & while cards last.

LFA Senior NR Card Sponsor

ART Literacy - All Ages

Teen Art

Every 1st Saturday at 2:00 pm

This month: Origami

Unleash your creativity at our teen-focused art program! Every 1st Saturday at 2:00. No registration is required!

For tweens and teens.

Teen Art is on April 5th at 2:00.

Art Club

The 3rd Saturday of each month

There will be no Art Club in April.

May's project: Bleeding Tissue Paper Bookmarks

We will do a different craft or art project each month.

Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Kids ZONE DIY Craft Day - Take & Make Kits

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for the Kids ZONE DIY Craft Day.

Take & Make craft kits will be available, while supply lasts.

All instructions and supplies will be included and kits will be labeled for any additional glue, tape, etc. will be needed.

Kid Zone Take and Make Craft Kits every second saturday of the month

Kid's Art

Every 1st Saturday at 11:00 am

April 5th: Egg Carton Bunny Portraits

Join us every first Saturday for Kid's Art! Unleash your creativity with a different project each month.

Contact the library for more information, email library@townofarlington.org or call 901.867.1954

Kid's Art is on April 5th at 11:00.

Check out these great Read With Me Storytimes, and other videos on the Storytime Page.

You can also see more on our Library Facebook Page.

 Read With Me Storytime with Friends

Bedtime Storytime