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Bethesda and Surroun
Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5:30 P.M.

Bethesda and Surroundings Communities by Rick Warwick presents a history told with personal interviews by those who grew up in the southern part of Williamson County. Period photographs, numbering 390, are included to enrich the narratives of those telling their life stories. Histories of schools, churches, country stores, physicians, fraternal organizations, and local postmasters supplement the interviews in more detail. Bethesda, a Hebrew word meaning house of mercy, is the center of the old 12th civil district surrounded by Cross Keys, Ash Hill, Duplex, Harpeth, and Callie. The early families of these communities settled largely on the North Carolina land grant of 4,800 acres belonging to Dr. Joseph Blythe, a Revolutionary War veteran. Today, the historic homes of the Bond, Steele, Alexander, Lee, Hartley, Irvin, Grigsby, and McCall families are still standing revealing a material sense of how these families once lived. A section entitled Faces of the Past offers an insight into the physical appearances of those who once called this area home.

 

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The Williamson County Public Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue.

 

All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library programs and services by calling 615-595-1243, extension 1, or by visiting the library’s website at http://wcpltn.org. The library e-newsletter provides library news about programs like this and more. Sign up to receive it via email.

 

Photos, screenshots, and videos may be taken at library events and activities for library use and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.

Sponsored by The Special Collections Department of Williamson County Public Library.
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Fancy Women of Smoke
Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6:00 p.m.

Fancy Women of Smokey Row: Prostitution in the Civil War
Lecture presented by Brandon Hulette, Military Historian and Vanderbilt Professor

 

By 1863 Nashville was the most strategically important city in the Western theater of the American Civil War. Thousands of soldiers and millions of dollars worth of supplies passed through Nashville on the way to the battlefields of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia. With so many young men away from home for the first time facing an uncertain future in the killing fields of the Civil War, Nashville was often thought of as the last time to eat, drink, and be merry before facing the harsh reality of war. As such a booming bar and prostitution industry developed in Civil War Nashville to meet the desires of the Soldiers moving through the city. There was, however, a dark side to this industry - disease. At the same time, the sexually transmitted infection rate soared to as much as 40% of soldiers in the city.

This talk delves into the history of the Army’s struggle to address this issue, including law enforcement efforts, attempts to export prostitutes, and finally becoming the first city to legalize prostitution in this period. With legalization came improved health and the emergence of legal brothels that catered to all soldiers' needs as well as prominent figures building empires from the once illicit trade such as the infamous Mollie May. We’ll discuss how all of this came to be, the stories of the people involved, and the locations in Nashville where legal prostitution took place.
This is an adult program.

WCPLtn: Discover Learn Succeed

The Williamson County Public Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue.

 

All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library programs and services by calling 615-595-1243, extension 1, or by visiting the library’s website at http://wcpltn.org. The library e-newsletter provides library news about programs like this and more. Sign up to receive it via email.

     

Photos, screenshots, and videos may be taken at library events and activities for library use and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify library staff at the time of the event or activity.

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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.

Sponsored by The Special Collections Department of Williamson County Public Library.
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Adult Craft: Pumpkin
Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5:00 p.m.
Carve a different kind of pumpkin, one from a book - if you dare.
We will provide the supplies and instructions to make this fall decoration. All you need is dexterity!
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Teen Room
Thursday, Oct. 26, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us once a month for our new teen book club, Adventures in Bookland!
For ages 14-18.
Registration required.

Book pick for October: Sawkill Girls by Claire LeGrand.
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
True Crime Book Club
Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3 - 4 p.m.
Nolensville
Monday, Oct. 2, 10:30 AM & 2 PM
Join Miss Cora for a special craft time designed for 3-5 year-olds!
Nolensville
Monday, Oct. 2, 4-6 PM
Call the library or stop by to sign up for a 15-minute slot to read to Rosie, the Reading Paws dog.
Fairview
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.
Designed for ages 18 months to 2 years
Join Ms Ashton for a story and activity
Leiper's Fork
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 10:00 Am

For Children ages 3-5
Theme: Big Green Monster

Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts.

This program is designed so you and your child can participate together, So if you’re ready for some fun, these classes start promptly at 10:00 Am on Tuesdays!

This is a free program and is open to the public.

Adult Chess Club
Main Library
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10 - 12 a.m.
Adults 18 and over are invited to come play chess at our first meeting. 
Leiper's Fork
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10:00 Am

For children 18-35 months
Theme: Big Green Monster

Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts.

This program is designed so you and your child can participate together, so if you’re ready for some fun, these classes start promptly at 10:00 Am on Wednesdays!

This is a free program and registration is required.

To Register: Call (615)794-7019, or come to the Leipers Fork Public Library during regular business hours.

Bethesda
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10:30-11:30 AM
Come to the Bethesda Library every Wednesday at 10:30 am and join in with your neighbors for our toddler and preschool storytime. Sing songs, hear stories, and play together with friends.
Nolensville
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 AM
Join us for an informal play time ideal for babies 0-18 months old and their caregivers. Older siblings are always welcome!
Fairview
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.
Designed for ages 3-5 years
Join Ms Ashton for a story and craft or coloring sheet
 
Nolensville
Thursday, Oct. 5, 10:30 AM
Join Miss Cora for songs and stories perfect for ages 18 months to 3 years.
Solar Eclipse progra
Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 5, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Did you know that there will be a partial solar eclipse visible from our location on October 14, 2023?! So come learn about solar eclipses from Dr. Teets, the Director of the Dyer Observatory at Vanderbilt. Dr. Teets will be conducting a solar viewing with a sun telescope at 3:30 p.m. *weather permitting*
The program will begin at 4 p.m. is suitable for older children - adults. Registration required
*No solar eclipse glasses will be distributed at this event
Leiper's Fork
Thursday, Oct. 5, 4:30 Pm
Have UFO's (UnFinished Objects)? Bring them with you to the Leipers Fork Public Library Thursdays at 4:30 Pm for fun and camaraderie with a group of crafty creators. All craft types welcome!
Leiper's Fork
Thursday, Oct. 5, 4:30 Pm
Learn how to make granny squares and piece them together into a blanket or cardigan. Call during regular Business Hours at (615)794-7019 or send us an email at leipersfork.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov for more information.
Bethesda
Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 - 8 p.m.
The Bethesda Book Club will be meeting in person, in the library to discuss their monthly book choice. New members are always welcome. Contact the library for the monthly book title.
Leiper's Fork
Friday, Oct. 6, 10:30 Am

For babies: 6-18 Months

This program is for babies 6-18 months to help get them accustomed to the library, books and other babies.  Help socialize your baby in a fun, friendly and safe environment.

Soft toys are provided, please do not bring toys from home. 

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