Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium

Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium

Saturday, April 9

Ages 6-7, 1-2pm

Ages 8-12, 2-3pm

Free events. Registration required. 

In partnership with Vanderbilt University’s historic Dyer Observatory, the Physics & Astronomy departments of both Fisk University and Vanderbilt University are proud to offer a public outreach initiative comprising a large inflatable planetarium. By projecting a representation of the night sky onto the dome’s interior, we are able to teach students about the constellations and various mythologies, the nature of stars, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, the Solar System planets and their motions, and many other celestial phenomena in a fun yet informative manner. Register at www.brentwood-tn.org/library. 

For questions, call the Children’s Department at 615-371-0090.

Creative Writing: What if?

Wednesdays

February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th,

March 2nd, 9th

4:30-5:30pm

Ages: 9-13

Class fee: $99 for 6-week session

Advanced Registration Required

Jennifer Trafton will teach a series of 6-week foundational creative writing classes introducing kids to a writer's way of looking at the world. Everyone has an imagination—it is the source of inventions, scientific discoveries, great art and music and stories, fear as well as hope—and one of the most important questions our imagination asks is “What if?"

Payment will be expected the day of class, before the class begins. Payment can be made in exact cash or check.

For more information, contact 615-371-0090 Kersten Fons at 615-371-0090 Ext. 8040 or kersten.fons@brentwoodtn.gov.

Morning with Santa and Magic Show

Morning with Santa and Magic Show

Saturday, December 5. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.

Free event. Tickets required.

Bring the whole family to meet Santa, play a variety of games, and enjoy a magic show. Magician Scott Humston will perform his magic show at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 AM.

Tickets are available Monday, November 23. You may pick them up from the Children's Library during regular library hours. If you have questions, contact Pat Ladnier or Missy Dillingham at 615-371-0090. 

It Looks Like Play!

It Looks Like Play!

Thursdays

10:00-11:00am

Children's Story Room

Free. Registration Required

This hour long program is filled with sensory activities providing lots of hands-on learning for ages 9 months to 4 years of age. It is limited to 20 children with their parents. It will be in the children’s story room and craft room. Register in person or by phone by calling the Children’s Library at 371-0090 ext. 8380.

Fisk-Vanderbilt Astronomy Roadshow Planetarium

Fisk-Vanderbilt Astronomy Roadshow Planetarium

Saturday, October 24, 1:00-3:00 PM

 Free event. Registration Required.
Ages 6-7, 1:00-2:00 PM
Ages 8-12, 2:00-3:00 PM

 

In close partnership with Vanderbilt University’s historic Dyer Observatory, the Physics & Astronomy departments of both Fisk University and Vanderbilt University are proud to offer a public outreach initiative comprising a large inflatable indoor planetarium. By projecting a representation of the night sky onto the dome’s interior, they are able to teach students about the constellations and various mythologies, the nature of stars, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, the Solar System planets and their motions, and many other celestial phenomena in a fun yet informative manner.
Each session will be the same, but geared towards each grade level group. Limit of 30 children per class.

Register by clicking the links above, contact Amanda Chappell at chappella@brentwood-tn.org. Dates are subject to change.

"Spies in the Universe" - Creative Writing Classes by Jennifer Trafton

Creative Writing Classes by Jennifer Trafton

3rd-5th grade, 9-13 year olds

Children’s Storytime Room

4:30-5:30pm

$99 for 6-week session

Jennifer Trafton, author of "The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic", will teach a 6-week series of foundational creative writing classes introducing kids to a writer's way of looking at the world. Different sessions will be held throughout the year. When you register for the 1st session for the 6-week program, you have registered for all the sessions in the 6-week program. Limit of 10 students per 6-week session.

Painting with Words: October 21st & 28th, November 4th & 18th, and December 2nd & 9th

During this 6-week session, the writers will learn to be "spies in the universe" by paying close attention to the world around them, find astonishment in ordinary things, start a

word collection, and then use some basic writing tools to "paint pictures with words." This will be a very fun, interactive, and hands-on class.

Register online or call Amanda Chappell at 615-371-0090 ext. 8290 or the Children’s Library ext. 8380. Dates are subject to change.

 

To check out the story News Channel 5 School Patrol featured about this class, click here.

Children's Yoga

Twisting Time Yoga by Theresa Kuhn

Thursday, September 3rd & 17th

Children's Storytime Room

Grades K-2nd - 4:30PM-5:15PM

Grades 3-5 - 5:15PM-6:00PM

Instructor fee: $5.00 per class

An exciting age appropriate yoga class just for kids taught by Theresa Kuhn. This class is designed to foster coordination, cooperation , concentration and a little silliness, while building attention and focus. Mats, props, and laughter provided!

Theresa has been a yoga teacher since 2007 and teaches the Guided Meditation here at the Library. She holds several specialized training in yoga including YogaFit Kids and Radiant Child Yoga but most importantly she is the mother of 4.

There is a limit of 15 children per session.

Class Fee $5.00 per class. Payment will be taken the day of class, before class begins. We can accept exact cash or check made payable to the Brentwood Library.

Register online or call Amanda Chappell at 615-371-0090 ext. 8290 or the Children’s Library ext. 8380. Dates are subject to change.

Creative Writing by Jennifer Trafton

Creative Writing Classes by Jennifer Trafton

3rd-5th grade, 9-13 year olds

Children’s Storytime Room

4:30-5:30pm

$99 for 6-week session

Jennifer Trafton, author of "The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic", will teach a 6-week series of foundational creative writing classes introducing kids to a writer's way of looking at the world. Different sessions will be held throughout the year. When you register for the 1st session for the 6-week program, you have registered for all the sessions in the 6-week program. Limit of 10 students per 6-week session.

Painting with Words: September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and October 7th

During this 6-week session, the writers will learn to be "spies in the universe" by paying close attention to the world around them, find astonishment in ordinary things, start a

word collection, and then use some basic writing tools to "paint pictures with words." This will be a very fun, interactive, and hands-on class.

Register online or call Amanda Chappell at 615-371-0090 ext. 8290 or the Children’s Library ext. 8380. Dates are subject to change.

Erin and her Summer Reading Sidekick at the beach!

Erin took her Summer Reading Sidekick 

to the beach on vacation in Rhode Island. 

What a cute, stuffed monkey and pretty, pink hat!

Keep up the Summer Reading and share your Sidekick pictures!

Send your pictures to taulbeen@brentwood-tn.org to see them on
the Brentwood Library Buzz and Facebook.  

And don't forget to tell us the name of your Sidekicks and their superpowers!

Children's Financial Workshop

Helping Children Build Sound Financial Skills
 Thursday, July 16, 1pm
Free Workshop - Registration Required

Learn practical tips teaching children financial literacy. The workshop is intended for children and their parents.

 

Joe Budd, presenter, holds a Bachelor's Degree from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration with a  major in Finance. He has the heart of a teacher and is not selling products.

 

Register online or call 615-371-0090 ext. 8510 or email: dayb@brentwood-tn.org.

SuperCat and his friends, Billy Bear & Pinky

Rebecca Trauscht sent a picture of her Summer Reading Sidekicks:

Billy Bear, SuperCat, and Pinky.

I bet you can't guess their superpowers?

Billy Bear has Super Strength and Pinky has Super Ninja Powers!

Keep up the Summer Reading and share your Sidekick pictures!

Send your pictures to taulbeen@brentwood-tn.org to see them on
the Brentwood Library Buzz and Facebook.  

And don't forget to tell us the name of your Sidekicks and their superpowers!

More Fun with SuperCat

Davis Baugh has quite a few Summer Reading Sidekicks!

Can you find SuperCat in these pictures?

Keep up the Summer Reading and share your Sidekick pictures!

Send your pictures to taulbeen@brentwood-tn.org to see them on the

Brentwood Library Buzz and Facebook.  

And don't forget to tell us the name of your Sidekicks and their superpowers!

A New Legion of Summer Reading Super Heroes!

Meet our new Summer Reading Caped Crusaders!

These brave heroes made their own Super Hero capes.

And they're off to conquer more Summer Reading adventures!
Are they havin' fun, or what?

Don't miss out on the fun.

Find your own Summer Reading adventure today.

Up, up, and Away!

Sidekicks - Turner, Momo, and Supercat

Meet the Jefferson family's Summer Reading Sidekicks - Turner the dog, Momo the stuffed animal, and Supercat! 

 We are so excited to meet new friends and Summer Reading Sidekicks at the library!

 

Every hero has a sidekick!

Who's your sidekick?

Who is your friend who brings you joy, makes you laugh, or just feel better no matter what?

 

We want to meet them!

 

Send us a picture of your sidekick, so we can introduce them to all your library friends on Facebook and the Brentwood Library's Blog. Just send your pictures to Norman at taulbeen@brentwood-tn.org. And don't forget to tell us their name and superpower!

 

Thanks, Jefferson Family!

Summer Reading: The Story Begins

This year's Summer Reading Program theme for kids is 

Every Hero Has a Story. 

In fact, every hero, every villain, every reader has a story. What's your story? Come explore story after story during our summer reading program for kids, teens, and adults.

Summer Program Registration begins 

April 30th

9-am - 12 pm in the Library

and 12 pm online.

These programs for ages 6-12 fill up very quickly, so mark you calendar!

Summer Reading Log Registration occurs May 28th -- July 3rd.

For more information, call 615-371-0090, ext. 8380 or email chappella@brentwood-tn.org.

(NOTE: Registration for Preschool Programs begins May 28th.)

Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium

 

The Fisk-Vanderbilt Roadshow Planetarium is headed back

to the Brentwood Library

Saturday, April 11

 In close partnership with Vanderbilt University’s historic Dyer Observatory, the Physics & Astronomy departments of both Fisk University and Vanderbilt University are proud to offer a public outreach initiative comprising a large inflatable planetarium. By projecting a representation of the night sky onto the dome’s interior, we are able to teach students about the constellations and various mythologies, the nature of stars, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, the Solar System planets and their motions, and many other celestial phenomena in a fun yet informative manner.

 

 

There are 4 showings. Registration is required. 

Limit of 30 students per class. 

Call 615-371-0090, ext. 8290 or

register online by selecting the appropriate showing:

 

10:00am - Ages 6-7  (Must be 6 by August 31)

10:30am - Ages 8-12

 11:00am - Ages 6-7  (Must be 6 by August 31)

11:30am - Ages 8-12

 



Bugs, Blooms, & Birds Kids' Art Classes for Spring Break

 

 

Looking for a fabulous spring break activity? Children in grades 1-5 can join popular Brentwood art teacher Trish Walker for an exciting art class and walk away with a finished art product.

Trish will teach a series of classes on March 17th, 18th, and 19th. Children may register for only 1 class per day. There is a limit of 20 children per class.

Each class focuses on different skills. Choose from these exciting Bugs, Blooms, & Birds Kids' Art Class options:

MINI CANVAS PAINTING
March 17th at 1:00-2:00pm or 2:15-3:15pm
Students will paint a mini canvas using acrylic paint.

REPOUSSE (Metal Etching)
March 18th at 1:00-2:00pm or 2:15-3:15pm
Repousse is a method of decorating metals with a wooden stylus.

WATERCOLOR
March 19th at 1:00-2:00pm or 2:15-3:15pm
Students will learn to use watercolor in this project.

The fee for each class is $10.00 (materials included) and can be paid on the day of the class by exact cash or checks made payable to the Brentwood Library.

Remember: Kids in grades 1-5 may register for only one class per day. Class size is limited to 20, so sign up early! Register online or call Amanda at 615-371-0090, ext. 8290.

Nashville Opera Presents Jack and the Beanstalk

HCA/TriStar and Nashville Opera OnTour present a musical treat for ages Pre-K through 5th grade: John Davies' Jack and the Beanstalk.

In this operatic retelling of the classic children's fairy tale, Jack disobeys his mother by trading his beloved cow for magical beans instead of buying food. When he meets a giant and his wife atop the beanstalk, Jack discovers who stole his hen that laid golden eggs. In the end, both Jack and the giant learn a few lessons while children learn the timeless lesson of "the Golden Rule."

This family friendly 45-minute production is sung in English and set to music by Gilbert and Sullivan. Don't miss this opportunity to introduce your children to opera!

Saturday, February 28

11:00-12:00

for Pre-K through 5th Grade

 

 

Scholastic Chess Club

Ages 7-12
The 4th Friday of the month

(January is the exception - Jan 30th)
4:30-6pm

Meeting Room A

Registration Required!

$10 instructor fee per class

 

 

Two onsite chess coaches from the Nashville Chess Center teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced strategies. Every child is welcome, no matter your skill level. Boards are provided. We accept cash or check made payable to The Brentwood Library.

 

 

Click here to register or call Amanda Chappell at 615-371-0090 ext 8290 or the Children's Library ext 8380. Dates are subject to change.

Tickets for Morning with Santa

 

Morning with santa & magic show

Saturday, December 6

Doors open at 9am

Enjoy a visit with our featured guest—Santa!

Bring your camera and plan on staying for refreshments. 

 

Magician Scott Humston will be on hand again this year to amaze and delight us  with his fascinating magic and hilarious showmanship. The magic show will be offered at three times:  9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am. 

 

You must have a ticket to participate in either the Morning with Santa or the Magic Show. Tickets are available beginning Monday, November 17th at the Children's Desk. These are free events, but tickets are required.

 

For more information, please contact Pat Ladnier or Missy Dillingham at 371-0090, ext. 8380.