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Storytime

Presented by Waverly Cafe at Waverly Cafe

April 9-December 31, 2013

Join us on Tuesday mornings for story time for the little ones followed by milk & cookies!

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	Michael Streissguth Author Event Presented by Parnassus Books at Parnassus Books June 20, 2013 Michael Streissguth will be doing a reading and book signing for his upcoming book OUTLAW about the outlaw movement in Nashville during the late ...More
	Reading Fun Fair - United Way Day of Action Presented by United Way of Williamson County and Williamson County Public Library at Williamson County Public Library June 21, 2013 United Way of Williamson County (UWWC), Williamson County Public Library’s (WCPL) Franklin Branch, Williamson County Parks & Rec and ...More
	Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs June 24, 2013 Barnes & Noble Cool Springs will host the "Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour" - a national tour, sponsored by Random House ...More
	Fantastic Forum Presented by McKay Used Books June 26, 2013 Our first of hopefully many discussions where people can come and talk about their interests. This one is focused on the sci-fi/fantasy genre. We ...More
	TOTO Book Release Presented by Bridge Books at Parnassus Books June 26, 2013 For the release of "Cats n' Dogs: A Tail of Two Opposites (TOTO)," author Jim Harwell & the TOTO Committee will host a fun, ...More
	Jen Sincero Book Talk and Signing Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs June 27, 2013 Bestselling author, speaker and success coach Jen Sincero cuts through the din of the self-help genre with her own verbal meat cleaver. Full of ...More
	Poet's Corner Featuring Christina Stoddard Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center June 27, 2013 Poet’s Corner is a monthly poetry reading held in the Fondren Building at Scarritt-Bennett. Free and open to the ...More

	Dr. Lin Stepp signs Second Hand Rose Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs June 29, 2013 Lin Stepp signs the next book in her Smoky Mountain series, Second Hand Rose. Life is sometimes hard for a widowed, single mother with three young children. Despite it all, Rosalyn McCreary cherishes her shop, Second Hand Rose, her family, and her friends. Dr. Lin Stepp signs Second Hand Rose Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs June 29, 2013
	How to Write a Book and Get Published? Presented by East Side Story Bookstore at East Side Story June 23-June 30, 2013 Do you want to write a book and get it published? Are you looking for information on how to gain an agent? I am the teacher for you! I have 7 books and will share my insights and experience with you! How to Write a Book and Get Published? Presented by East Side Story Bookstore at East Side Story June 23-June 30, 2013
	An Evening with Neil Gaiman Presented by War Memorial Auditorium at War Memorial Auditorium July 10, 2013 From one of the world’s most beloved storytellers––#1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman––comes his first adult novel in eight years. Wondrous and imaginative, and at times deeply scary, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE captures the very essence of childhood fear and uncertainty. In a clash... An Evening with Neil Gaiman Presented by War Memorial Auditorium at War Memorial Auditorium July 10, 2013
	Nashville Digs Reading \| Summer Reading Program for Children, Teens, & Adults Presented by Nashville Public Library June 1-July 13, 2013 Nashville Public Library launches it's summer reading program for Children, Teens, and Adults with the theme "Nashville Digs Reading". How it works: Register online between May 15 and July 13. Download an activity log (pdf) by visiting www.library.nashville.org/summerreading/... Nashville Digs Reading \| Summer Reading Program for Children, Teens, & Adults Presented by Nashville Public Library June 1-July 13, 2013
	Faye Porter hosts Cooking Demo and Book Signing! Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt July 13, 2013 Faye Porter's runaway hit cook book, At My Grandmother's Table: Heartwarming Stories & Cherished Recipes from the South is full of amazing heirloom recipes handed down generation to generation. Faye has had enormous success with this culinary treasure and has even been featured on QVC! Come get your copy signed by the... Faye Porter hosts Cooking Demo and Book Signing! Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt July 13, 2013
	Mandy Hale discusses and signs The Single Woman Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs July 13, 2013 Mandy Hale, also known as The Single WomanTM, shares her stories, advice, and enthusiasm for living life as an empowered, confident, God-centered woman who doesn't just resign herself to being single, she enjoys it! Meet her this evening as she discusses and signs The Single Woman: Life, Love and a Dash of Sass. Mandy Hale discusses and signs The Single Woman Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs July 13, 2013
	Jeff Slaughter signs It's All True Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt July 13, 2013 During his career, Slaughter has toured throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia, Central America, Canada, Asia and Africa. He has also had the opportunity to be involved in the country music arena as well. He has toured with artists such as Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty and Suzy Boggus. Barnes & Noble at... Jeff Slaughter signs It's All True Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt July 13, 2013
	Summer Reading Program Presented by Putnam County Library at Putnam County Library May 17-July 18, 2013 Reading programs for all ages: age birth through adult. Free weekly entertainers- some events are ticketed. Tickets are free and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Summer Reading Program Presented by Putnam County Library at Putnam County Library May 17-July 18, 2013
	Former Preds Coach Brent Peterson Signs New Book Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt July 20, 2013 After leading Portland to the Memorial Cup championship in 1998, Brent wanted to pursue his dream of becoming a head coach in the NHL, so he left Portland and took an assistant coaching position with the expansion Nashville Predators. Brent was later promoted to the position of associate head coach. Soon after that promotion, things took... Former Preds Coach Brent Peterson Signs New Book Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt July 20, 2013
	Artful Tales: "How to Ride in an Art Car" Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts July 21, 2013 Enjoy a rhyming story about a boy who gets inspired after seeing the inside of a classic Art Deco car from the 1930s. Let your imagination run wild and collaborate to create your own idealized automobile. This program connects visitors to the exhibition Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles. Artful Tales is a free family... Artful Tales: "How to Ride in an Art Car" Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts July 21, 2013
	Jeff Slaughter signs It's All True Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs July 27, 2013 Join us this evening as Jeff Slaughter disusses and signs It's All True: Walking by Faith in a Funky World. The inspiring story of youth minister and platinum recording artist Jeff Slaughter and how he overcame a difficult childhood to achieve his true calling. Jeff Slaughter signs It's All True Presented by Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs at Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs July 27, 2013
	"Create Your Story" Writing Performance Institute with Minton Sparks Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center July 27, 2013 Every one of us has a story about who we are. Some are wildly inspiring; other times, they are the very things that hold us back. Minton believes that tremendous value lies in locating yourself within a particular time and place in history. After all, many wonderful artistic pursuits are born out of autobiographies. This workshop offers you... "Create Your Story" Writing Performance Institute with Minton Sparks Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center July 27, 2013
	Artful Tales: Rudy Rhythm Goes Green Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts August 18, 2013 Rudy Rhythm is back and she’s going green! Rudy and her friends take part in a neighborhood clean-up and learn about the importance of recycling. After the story, work together and create your own upcycled artwork. This program is inspired by the exhibition Vik Muniz: Garbage Matters. Artful Tales is a free family program... Artful Tales: Rudy Rhythm Goes Green Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts August 18, 2013
	Killer Nashville Presented by Killer Nashville and Killer Nashville at Hutton Hotel August 22-August 25, 2013 Registration is now open for 2013 Killer Nashville, a conference for Thriller, Mystery and Suspense Writers and Literature Lovers. Early registration is available now through February 16, so act fast to sign yourself up for this wonderful event at the Hutton Hotel. Killer Nashville 2013 will have over 60 sessions, 3... Killer Nashville Presented by Killer Nashville and Killer Nashville at Hutton Hotel August 22-August 25, 2013
	Poet's Corner Featuring Georganne Harmon Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center September 26, 2013 Poet’s Corner is a free monthly poetry reading held in the Fondren Building at Scarritt-Bennett. Free and open to the public. Georganne Harmon grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where she now makes her home. Her poems have appeared in various journals, and she has been the recipient of six Tennessee Writers Alliance and... Poet's Corner Featuring Georganne Harmon Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center September 26, 2013
	Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium October 16, 2013 The southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett comes to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, September 21.This extraordinary collaboration, 13 years in the making, is a haunting tale of fraternal love, lust, jealousy and revenge, which... Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium October 16, 2013
	Poet's Corner featuring TJ Jarrett Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center October 24, 2013 Poet’s Corner is a free monthly poetry reading held in the Fondren Building at Scarritt-Bennett. Open to the public. TJ Jarrett is a writer and software developer in Nashville, Tennessee. Her recent work has been published or is forthcoming in African American Review, Boston Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, Boxcar... Poet's Corner featuring TJ Jarrett Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center at Scarritt-Bennett Center October 24, 2013
	Literary Award Gala Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library November 9, 2013 Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Nashville Public Library Literary Award honors another legendary voice in the world of books and reading. Literary Award Gala Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library November 9, 2013
	Lyrical Brew: a night of local poetry Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt May 31-December 27, 2013 Ciona Rouse is your host for Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt's monthly Lyrical Brew: an evening of local poetry. This event is located in our cafe and has quickly grown to become very successful and a great place for poetry lovers and those who may have never even heard a poem to come together. Come enjoy this passionate form... Lyrical Brew: a night of local poetry Presented by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt May 31-December 27, 2013
	KidZone Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch January 21, 2010 - Ongoing Cool crafts, great games, special guests and more, all designed just for elementary school-age kids! There’s something different every week, so don’t miss it! KidZone Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Madison Branch January 21, 2010 - Ongoing
	Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing The Widow of the South, written by long-time Franklin resident and Historic Carnton Plantation Association board member Robert Hicks, centers on the life of Carrie McGavock, the mistress of Carnton before, during and after the Civil War. After the hardcover release in September, 2005, the book rose to #5 and spent eight weeks on the New York... Franklin on Foot "The Widow of the South" Tour Presented by Franklin on Foot at Franklin on Foot August 9, 2011 - Ongoing
	Toddler Time Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 5, 2011 - Ongoing Stories, songs, fingerplays and socialization through play. For ages 12 to 24 months. Toddler Time Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Old Hickory January 5, 2011 - Ongoing

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